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Updated for Orbiter 2024
Compatible with Orbiter versions 2016 - 2024. Changes include:
Updated scenario files for the use of HTML descriptions in Orbiter 2024
Updated folder hierarchy to include this document in Orbiter’s Doc folder
Updated documentation
Included README.txt file for...
I have the exact same issue... NG version runs fine but Orbiter.exe crashes on startup. Same info in the log file too. Similar system specs as Henryv1598...
Update: I found the issue seems to be resolved after removing the solar plant from the spaceport... Do we know much about these dynamic base objects? I like them but there's minimal documentation about them, I imagine they're likely being phased out of Open Orbiter...
Hi All.
I am (still...) working on a long-term project, and have noticed some strange graphics behaviour. I am trying to work out what might be the cause for this:
When I create multiple instances of the same vessel with the scenario editor, delete instances, and create instances again, and...
Mr Martian submitted a new addon:
Visual Studio 2022 Orbiter Project Templates - Templates for developing for Orbiter 2016 in Visual Studio 2022
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This file includes four templates for use in Visual Studio 2022 for making Orbiter Addons. The templates are:
.dll template (with platform v143 toolset)
.dll template (with platform v100 toolset)
.lib template (with platform v143 toolset)
.lib template (with platform v100 toolset)...
Okay so update: I have played around with the project settings and got it to work, maybe it would have been best not to attempt this after midnight! I have a resource file with a dialog and everything compiles normally. I have a button in the scenario editor which is supposed to open the dialog...
Hi all,
I am trying to get a scenario editor working for a project I'm developing, and I've been stuck trying to create a resource (.rc) file. Not sure if this is the best place to post this, so I do apologize in advance if not.
The default ShuttleA in the OrbiterSDK has a resource file which...
If you go to the ‘video’ tab on the launchpad, there’s some options for graphics there. You’ll see things like ‘RGB emulation’ and probably your graphics card/s listed. Try playing around with that.
Hi All,
I am having a go at creating a vessel class with a 2D panel. It's the first time Iv'e attempted this, and I'm having some issues with redrawing a display screen.
My vessel has some display screens much like the DeltaGlider's fuel status screen. I have these working perfectly in the...
No problem! I hope you’re doing okay. I just stumbled across this thread last night and it reminded me of when I was struggling to set up VS2022. Let me know when you get your guide up, I’d be interested to take a look.
Hi llarian, not sure if you're still working on this, but I have made some Visual Studio 2022 templates for developing for Orbiter, both for a .dll and a .lib. Not sure if this is at all useful for you, baut take a look and see what you think. I was hoping to release these properly, but wanted...
Hi all,
Just wondering what people tend to be using for sound with Orbiter these days. I am developing some addons and would like to make them as clean and compatible as possible for people to install. I have plenty of experience using DanSteph's OrbiterSound SDK, and really like the 3D...
That's a good idea. I did'nt really give much thought to removal of segments after they were drawn, but would definitely be useful for editing existing maps. I'll see what I can do in any future releases...
That looks right! I know what you mean though, the scalability is probably the most significant drawback currently. I wrote this in C# and it was my first attempt using the language, so still got a lot to learn! If this is popular I’ll see what I can do about improving the window to scale in a...
Hi misha.physics, thanks for the screenshots and feedback! I did mention in the manual there is no zoom functionality yet, but interesting your window appears very distorted and crammed. If your resolution is 1920x1080 what is your display zoom? Try setting it to 100%. I have two monitors both...
VecMapper 2.0 is a simple program which allows users to create and edit the .vec file maps used by the map MFD in Orbiter versions 2010 and up.
Basic Functionality
The program works by allowing users to draw a lines over an (optinally) imported image file. These lines, broken into closed...
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