I've been working on fixing the panel issues and a bug in the Orbit DAP. I haven't started on the Centaur stuff yet. I'm also wondering if there's any point in trying to implement the Centaur panel now, since we might wind up rewriting it in a year when we get pictures of the real panel.
I simply don't know where we'll get those images from. I have tried both KSC and JSC with no luck. And the only other good source I'm aware of it has been a NO-GO for a good half-year now.I'm also wondering if there's any point in trying to implement the Centaur panel now, since we might wind up rewriting it in a year when we get pictures of the real panel.
I simply don't know where we'll get those images from. I have tried both KSC and JSC with no luck. And the only other good source I'm aware of it has been a NO-GO for a good half-year now.
Well, Radu094 once made an SDK like that complete with systems and everything. It's dated but I think we should be able to get permission to use it in adapted and restored form: [ame="http://www.orbithangar.com/searchid.php?ID=1898"]Systems & Panel SDK 1.70[/ame]If I deliver you a generic panel class that can be scripted by text files, would that be a reason to reconsider?
You mean KSC/JSC or the source for the Centaur manual?Did you already try by email?
Well, Radu094 once made an SDK like that complete with systems and everything. It's dated but I think we should be able to get permission to use it in adapted and restored form: Systems & Panel SDK 1.70
You mean KSC/JSC or the source for the Centaur manual?
KSC and JSC, yes. The source, no. I'll give it a shot.All three.
KSC and JSC, yes. The source, no. I'll give it a shot.
I hadn't thought about that, but that's a good idea. I'm not sure how you're planning to do it, but I was thinking we could use JSON to store the switch data, etc. and change the panel class to load this from the text files.If I deliver you a generic panel class that can be scripted by text files, would that be a reason to reconsider?
I don't have it yet, but technically speaking, we are just a tiny lot of hard coded logic away from such a general panel code. With such general panels, we could at least leave the hard work to the mesh developers that work too fast for us code benders, and slow them down a bit.
I hadn't thought about that, but that's a good idea. I'm not sure how you're planning to do it, but I was thinking we could use JSON to store the switch data, etc. and change the panel class to load this from the text files.
Managed to get in contact with GRC about the Shuttle/Centaur documents and due to export control laws, they're NO-GO.OK, that is good. Then you did at least try the easy ways already. I wasn't sure if you already try it by email.
Maybe there is another path open for us... but I would need help there to get the information. There are many NASA memos around from that time, maybe there is information about who worked on the Centaur and had which role there. I would need some keywords about the management terms and project abbreviations then I can start searching.
With the people and project structure found, maybe we can then find names. I doubt that no engineer of the project would be for having his project come alive in a simulation. And a single one might be enough.
Currently I'm not sure if it is the entire documents that are NO-GO or just certain sections/pages. If i is just certain sections/pages that makes them off-limits, I think maybe I could get the abbreviated documents without the sensitive pages.Hmm, perhaps I can get them for you, and just feed you the relevant non-restricted information?
Managed to get in contact with GRC about the Shuttle/Centaur documents and due to export control laws, they're NO-GO.
Well, the one at GRC I'm in contact with is the GRC Export Administrator, Agreements Manager. I have asked if a request of review could be forwarded to someone at GRC that could make a decision on the actual status of the documents as well if it is just certain sections/pages that makes them NO-GO.Aha. All of them? Also the files in question are nearly 30 years old now, I have some doubts about export control laws applying to non-military technology even in that context.
Well, the one at GRC I'm in contact with is the GRC Export Administrator, Agreements Manager. I have asked if a request of review could be forwarded to someone at GRC that could make a decision on the actual status of the documents as well if it is just certain sections/pages that makes them NO-GO.