We need to prepare Blender python structure for next gen' dnm model

[DD-Destroyer]

Greeting, YSFLIGHT cyber pilots of whole world. I suddenly get consciousness when I read Prof. Soji's long long dialog written in 29th day of September.

By the way, I am also working on replacing the DNM data structure in YSFLIGHT code. The visible change will be, minor, but I can define a constraint edge between parts like where a wing is connected to the fuselage, and specify non-smooth shading along the constraint edge. Then, the border between the wing and the fuselage won't be blurred while the rendering is smooth within the part. This change is a part of the effort to prepare data structure for rendering as independent of rendering APIs as possible. This change will make it easier for me to adapt new rendering APIs if necessary. One of the problems of the current rendering API is it has too much influence on the data structure. It almost dictates the entire data structure. It is wrong, but it is reality.

As also I get received email from some weeks ago, he really try to make and release next generation DNM model. I'm expecting this DNM model will be a innovation of YSFLIGHT that contains new features we wanted eagerly like partial damage model or full customizing weapon systems as Soji said.

It is good enough. Yeah, very far holy nice stuffs. HOWEVER, it follow a core problem. Right, that is python code for Blender we are still using with present DNM model. I don't agree that current python code won't coincide with new DNM model. Actually without Blender, we can make or modding addons anyway. But I don't want to demand my efforts too much for unnecessary progress such creating each part SRF's using Gepolyx → importing and gathering through DNM Viewer or DNM Crests → fixing or repaint through Gepolyx → replace through DNM blahs. Damn it is we don't have to be annoyed if we can handle DNM and SRF with Blender!!

So I strongly recommend to all YSFLIGHT cyber pilots on the Earth. We must get ready to change new python code! I want to talk about this to Prof. Soji, yet it will be big burden to him; He is too busy with his job and developing YSFLIGHT and fight against FAA that consisting Soji has urinary stone less than 0.5mm; FAA judged Soji prohibition of flight Furthermore, original developer Kurosaki has gone from world of YSFLIGHT.

Is there anyone who have clever ways or skills?

[NightRaven]

I sort of second this, but how sure are you that future versions of YS will strictly be using the new Dynamodel version? I think the older versions of Dynamodel still work on current versions of YS, but correct me if I am wrong.

I was learning Python, but with my exams, I kinda forgot most (or all) of it. We also need a version of the dnm importer/exporter for the newer versions of Blender.

[DD-Destroyer]

but how sure are you that future versions of YS

The email I recieved he used expression "Overhaul". That's what I guessed from. I already posted about this mail. viewtopic.php?f=167&t=6036&p=90394#p90357

[Gunny]

First let me say that what I know about programming could fit in a thimble if not smaller.But am I wrong in assuming that when the new .srf and .dnm structure is implemented it will render all addon's till that point obsolete and useless in the new game using those structures.Much like the new scenery editors incompatibility problems.If that is the case then that is a lot of hard work by previous modders gone down the drain for nothing.

[Snake6]

But, I am trying to unify the data structure to the same structure as Polygon Crest uses (open source). So, hopefully it will go well and make it easier for me to address many feature requests.

Polygon Crest is open source, so probably we will be able to look into its source code and analyse the new data structure to write the new plugin. I don't know too much about programming, BTW.

[Neocon]

But am I wrong in assuming that when the new .srf and .dnm structure is implemented it will render all addon's till that point obsolete and useless in the new game using those structures.Much like the new scenery editors incompatibility problems.

Actually, old maps still work with new YSF versions. I would think old .dnm files will continue working even if new .dnm files are not backwards compatible with older versions of YSF.

If that's not the case, I see a whole new thing in our future: updating over 10 years of old addons.

[decaff_42]

I have slowly (very slowly indeed) been learning python for some simple things. I remember looking at the python codes a while back and being blown away by what is there. It is complicated.

I went in this afternoon to see if I could add in a CLA (by adding a single line to an established pattern) and found that it appeared in blender. I will have to do some testing to see if it actually does anything in YSFlight.

As for modifying the python scripts to actually deal with a new DNM and SRF format...I doubt I could do anything more than wreck my scripts. There is a lot in there and I think it would take someone with extensive knowledge of srfs and dnms to work on something like the project you bring up.

I think there was a discussion a while back that concluded that the actual dnm was not going to change, but rather change how YSFlight handled the dnm file.

[u2fly]

While PolygonCrest is in development, TAKE A LOOK on "SolveSpace" - small opensource OpenGL-based 3D modeller (for Windows, Linux, Mac).

For now it work with own text-based file format *.SLVS, that is in some way similar to *.DNM format. Also it can export to other 3D fileformats.
Need programmer that can implement to SolveSpace support for DNM.

Official forum - http://solvespace.com/forum.pl
Active development - https://github.com/whitequark/solvespace

[u2fly]

I sort of second this, but how sure are you that future versions of YS will strictly be using the new Dynamodel version? I think the older versions of Dynamodel still work on current versions of YS, but correct me if I am wrong.

I was learning Python, but with my exams, I kinda forgot most (or all) of it. We also need a version of the dnm importer/exporter for the newer versions of Blender.

Here is two free books by Witold Jaworski special for Blender:

- "Programming Add-Ons for Blender 2.5" (pdf+scripts)
http://airplanes3d.net/pydev-000_e.xml

- "Virtual Airplane" (online + pdf + examples)
http://airplanes3d.net/wm-000_e.xml

[u2fly]

Test "SURF Exporter for latest Blender2.75"
viewtopic.php?t=8145

[decaff_42]

How is that script installed?

[u2fly]

INSTRUCTION on installing "export_srf.py" script by MrMofumofu in BLENDER 2.75
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Get latest script from
http://github.com/pasutisu/exportsrf
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Move "export_srf.py" to:
../blender-2.75-<folder>/2.75/scripts/addons/
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Then run Blender 2.75 and navigate with next steps in menu:
1) "File"
2) "User Preferences..."
3) "Addons"
4) "Import-Export"
5) "Import-Export: SURF format"
6) "Enable an addon".
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Now select mesh object what you want to export and go to menu:
1) "File"
2) "Import-Export"
3) "SURF Model (.srf)" and save it where you want.

[decaff_42]

You might want to edit your post in the link to the Github site and include those instructions.

[Deleted User 2704]

importer is under developing!

[u2fly]

@mrmofumofu,
Reccomend you look inside new AC3D import/export scripts for Blender 2.6-2.7, as AC3D file structure is very similar to DNM.
.
This https://github.com/majic79/Blender-AC3D
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And this https://github.com/NikolaiVChr/Blender-AC3D

I already play with it for test export to DNM from Blender 2.69, so will give you my unfinished script.

[Deleted User 2704]

sorry i developed it using bmesh...
bmesh support multigon so i choose it

i ll make it independently

[u2fly]

GET Blender script for create "Airfoil NACA 4-digit"

It create quadratic faces and you can control resolution

Original author: David Wehr
"This script is an add-on, so you can easily install it in the Add-Ons sections of the User Preferences. It is then located under Add>Mesh>NACA Airfoil.
You can specify the 4-digits for a NACA airfoil: maximum camber, camber position, and maximum thickness."

[Flake]

This is pretty awesome - I can see it getting some use! Just need to simplify the resultant mesh once complete.

[Deleted User 2704]

currently i designing exportdnm

i think it will do only 3-things
*export meshes
*place parts
*set parent-children relationships

so others function are depend to dnmviewer

[u2fly]

For export CLA its no need DNMviewer. In blender its use some property from "GameLogic" menu, so try add this future too.