OFSS II - Issues, problems and troubleshooting

[PhantomCruiser]

From the PhantomCruiser...
Some problems arise for one of our members with flight 16.

Now back to HAL9001...

here's my log file:

**** Orbiter.log
Build Aug 30 2010 [v.100830]
Timer precision: 3.20799e-007 sec
Found 3 joystick(s)
Devices enumerated: 6
Devices accepted: 5
==> RGB Emulation
==> Direct3D HAL
==> Direct3D T&L HAL
==> Direct3D HAL (ATI Radeon HD 5670)
==> Direct3D T&L HAL (ATI Radeon HD 5670)
Module AtlantisConfig.dll .... [Build 100830, API 100830]
Module AtmConfig.dll ......... [Build 100830, API 100830]
Module DGConfig.dll .......... [Build ******, API 060425]
Module DGConfigurator.dll .... [Build 100830, API 100830]
Module ProjectApolloConfigurator.dll  [Build 100907, API 100830]
Module Meshdebug.dll ......... [Build 100830, API 100830]
Module TrackIR.dll ........... [Build 100830, API 100830]
TrackIR module not found.
Module CustomMFD.dll ......... [Build 100830, API 100830]
Module LuaMFD.dll ............ [Build 100830, API 100830]
Module transx.dll ............ [Build 100824, API 100823]
Module ScriptMFD.dll ......... [Build 100830, API 100830]
Module LuaConsole.dll ........ [Build 100830, API 100830]
Module ExtMFD.dll ............ [Build 100830, API 100830]
Module FlightData.dll ........ [Build 100830, API 100830]
Module Rcontrol.dll .......... [Build 100830, API 100830]
Module Framerate.dll ......... [Build 100830, API 100830]
Module ScnEditor.dll ......... [Build 100830, API 100830]
Module UnivPTG.dll ........... [Build 100629, API 100606]
---------------------------------------------------------------
>>> WARNING: Obsolete API function used: oapiRegisterMFDMode
At least one active module is accessing an obsolete interface function.
Addons which rely on obsolete functions may not be compatible with
future versions of Orbiter.
---------------------------------------------------------------
Module TetrisMFD.dll ......... [Build ******, API 060425]
Module RPOP.dll .............. [Build 110114, API 100830]
Module ReleaseMFD-ShiftD.dll . [Build ******, API 060425]
Module ReleaseMFD-Mouse.dll .. [Build ******, API 060425]
Module RaceCheckpointMFD.dll . [Build ******, API 060425]
Module OrbiterSound.dll ...... [Build ******, API 060425]
Module NotesMFD.dll .......... [Build ******, API 060425]
Module JELAIR Clock-MFD.dll .. [Build 110204, API 101016]
Module InterMFD55.dll ........ [Build 100826, API 100704]
Module InterMFD.dll .......... [Build ******, API 050206]
Module GPCMFD.dll ............ [Build 110114, API 100830]
Module FlyByWire.dll ......... [Build ******, API 060425]
Module ClockMFD.dll .......... [Build ******, API 060425]
Module BombMFD.dll ........... [Build ******, API 060425]
Module ProjectApolloMFD.dll .. [Build 100907, API 100830]
Module WarpDriveMFD-Mk2.dll .. [Build 100808, API 100606]
Module SensorMFD.dll ......... [Build ******, API 060425]
Module orbSonicBoom.dll ...... [Build ******, API 060425]
Module OrbiterRadioMFD2010.dll  [Build 100612, API 100606]
Module orbHoverDust.dll ...... [Build ******, API 060425]
Module Map3DMFD.dll .......... [Build 101102, API 100830]
Module AttitudeMFD.dll ....... [Build ******, API 060425]

**** Creating simulation session
DirectDraw interface OK
Direct3D interface OK
Graphics: Viewport: Window 1694 x 972 x 32
Graphics: Hardware T&L capability: Yes
Graphics: Z-buffer depth: 32 bit
Graphics: Active lights supported: 8
Loading 15382 records from star database
Joystick throttle: SLIDER 0
Joystick throttle control detected
Module Sun.dll ............... [Build 100830, API 100830]
VSOP87(E) Sun: Precision 1e-006, Terms 554/6634
Module Mercury.dll ........... [Build 100830, API 100830]
VSOP87(B) Mercury: Precision 1e-005, Terms 167/7123
Module Venus.dll ............. [Build 100830, API 100830]
Module VenusAtm2006.dll ...... [Build 100830, API 100830]
VSOP87(B) Venus: Precision 1e-005, Terms 79/1710
Module Earth.dll ............. [Build 100830, API 100830]
Module EarthAtmJ71G.dll ...... [Build 100830, API 100830]
VSOP87(B) Earth: Precision 1e-008, Terms 2564/2564
Module Moon.dll .............. [Build 100830, API 100830]
ELP82: Precision 1e-005, Terms 116/829
Module Mars.dll .............. [Build 100830, API 100830]
Module MarsAtm2006.dll ....... [Build 100830, API 100830]
VSOP87(B) Mars: Precision 1e-005, Terms 405/6400
Module Phobos.dll ............ [Build ******, API 060425]
Module Deimos.dll ............ [Build ******, API 060425]
Module Galsat.dll ............ [Build 100217, API 100215]
Module Jupiter.dll ........... [Build 100830, API 100830]
VSOP87(B) Jupiter: Precision 1e-006, Terms 1624/3625
Module Io.dll ................ [Build 100217, API 100215]
Module Europa.dll ............ [Build 100217, API 100215]
Module Ganymede.dll .......... [Build 100217, API 100215]
Module Callisto.dll .......... [Build 100217, API 100215]
Module Satsat.dll ............ [Build 100215, API 100212]
Module Saturn.dll ............ [Build 100830, API 100830]
VSOP87(B) Saturn: Precision 1e-006, Terms 2904/6365
Module Mimas.dll ............. [Build 100215, API 100212]
SATSAT Mimas: Terms 113
Module Enceladus.dll ......... [Build 100215, API 100212]
SATSAT Enceladus: Terms 33
Module Tethys.dll ............ [Build 100215, API 100212]
SATSAT Tethys: Terms 101
Module Dione.dll ............. [Build 100215, API 100212]
SATSAT Dione: Terms 59
Module Rhea.dll .............. [Build 100215, API 100212]
SATSAT Rhea: Terms 68
Module Titan.dll ............. [Build 100215, API 100212]
SATSAT Titan: Terms 100
Module Iapetus.dll ........... [Build 100215, API 100212]
SATSAT Iapetus: Terms 605
Module Uranus.dll ............ [Build 100830, API 100830]
VSOP87(B) Uranus: Precision 1e-006, Terms 1827/5269
Module Miranda.dll ........... [Build ******, API 060425]
Module Ariel.dll ............. [Build ******, API 060425]
Module Umbriel.dll ........... [Build ******, API 060425]
Module Titania.dll ........... [Build ******, API 060425]
Module Oberon.dll ............ [Build ******, API 060425]
Module Neptune.dll ........... [Build 100830, API 100830]
VSOP87(B) Neptune: Precision 1e-006, Terms 391/2024
Finished initialising world
Module Dragon_c.dll .......... [Build 100723, API 100606]
---------------------------------------------------------------
>>> ERROR: Missing texture: SILVER_F.dds
>>> [TextureManager::AcquireTexture | .\Texture.cpp | 750]
---------------------------------------------------------------
Module Spacecraft3.dll ....... [Build ******, API 060425]
---------------------------------------------------------------
>>> WARNING: Obsolete API function used: VESSEL::SetBankMomentScale
At least one active module is accessing an obsolete interface function.
Addons which rely on obsolete functions may not be compatible with
future versions of Orbiter.
---------------------------------------------------------------
Module UCargoDeck.dll ........ [Build ******, API 060425]
---------------------------------------------------------------
>>> ERROR: Missing texture: Stationdynamic.dds
>>> [TextureManager::AcquireTexture | .\Texture.cpp | 750]
---------------------------------------------------------------
Module SSRMS.dll ............. [Build 100905, API 100830]
---------------------------------------------------------------
>>> ERROR: Missing texture: Z1.dds
>>> [TextureManager::AcquireTexture | .\Texture.cpp | 750]
---------------------------------------------------------------
Module mbr_its6.dll .......... [Build ******, API 060425]
Module SpaceX.dll ............ [Build 100723, API 100606]
---------------------------------------------------------------
>>> ERROR: Missing texture: side2.dds
>>> [TextureManager::AcquireTexture | .\Texture.cpp | 750]
---------------------------------------------------------------
---------------------------------------------------------------
>>> ERROR: DDraw error DDERR_INVALIDPARAMS
>>> [ReadDDSSurface | .\Texture.cpp | 240]
---------------------------------------------------------------
ERROR: TextureManager::LoadTexture|ReadDDSSurface (code: -2147024809)
---------------------------------------------------------------
>>> ERROR: Missing texture: SpaceX_0.7\wires2.dds
>>> [TextureManager::AcquireTexture | .\Texture.cpp | 750]
---------------------------------------------------------------
---------------------------------------------------------------
>>> ERROR: Missing texture: SILVER_F.dds
>>> [TextureManager::AcquireTexture | .\Texture.cpp | 750]
---------------------------------------------------------------
**** WARNING: Mesh not found: .\Meshes\SpaceX_0.7\f9_1st_stg_p_cover.msh
**** WARNING: Mesh not found: .\Meshes\SpaceX_0.7\f9_1st_stg_ps.msh
---------------------------------------------------------------
>>> ERROR: Missing texture: SILVER_F.dds
>>> [TextureManager::AcquireTexture | .\Texture.cpp | 750]
---------------------------------------------------------------
Module LC40.dll .............. [Build 100723, API 100606]
Finished initialising status
Finished initialising camera
Finished initialising panels

note: I installed all Add-Ons listed under "Add-Ons required".

maybe one installation wasn't installed correctly - but wich?
wich Add-On includes the textures wich are mentioned in the error-list of the log-file?

I had a similar problem with an earlier mission (kept telling me that it was missing meshes and textures specific to the Falcon 9). My trouble was that I hadn't installed one of the STS expansion packs. Not sure how they were related, but it solved my problem.

 

[diogom]

I have no problems in flying it. It must be an installation order issue, or a conflicting addon.

 

[HAL9001]

Is OFSSII for Orbiter2010p1?

could it be, that I need a 2006p1-installation to run it?

 

[diogom]

Yes, it's for 2010P1. At least I use 2010P1 without any problems.

 

[C3PO]

Mission 16 runs fine on 2021P1 here too.

 

[HAL9001]

I'll try to make empty textures with the names listed in the log-file - will look bad, but it should work...
I'll than try to make some ... acceptable textures by my own and make screenshots from the record-file.

 

[diogom]

Try re-installing the addons again, who knows if some of the files were lost on the installation.

BTW, shouldn't this discussion be moved to the Discussion Thread?

 

[HAL9001]

Kyle started it and as "boss" of this project he should know, where the different themes should be discussed

 

[PhantomCruiser]

Good news! (perhaps)

I managed to duplicate the CTD, the log file is very nearly identical, all the same things listed as 'missing' but I knew darn good-and-well they were where they were supposed to be.

What I did was use my Generic Mod Enabler (highly recommended btw) to remove the STS132ExpPackR4. This is what caused my problems earlier in the mission manifest. And there I was, CTD. Reinstalled it and I'm back in business.

So, all I can suggest is to reinstall this ... [ame="http://www.orbithangar.com/searchid.php?ID=3777"]STS Expansion Pack V4.3.0[/ame] and see if that fixes you up.

 

[halcyon]

It must be an installation order issue

Which I still think we need to figure out.
I looked through all the addons last night, and lots of them have copies of multistage2 and spacecraft3, some a few years apart on the date/time stamp.

I tried to come up with an installation order that didn't overwrite newer files with older ones, but it became impossible, especially with the STSExpPackV4.3.zip.
That one has newer files and older files included in several other addons. I had to sit on winrar and click yes/no at each popup for overwriting a file after checking the date/time stamps.

Also, I'm getting SEVERE lag and FPS loss when I approach the station on STS-147 (mission#13).
I then downloaded the last pre-mission scenario file and the first time I loaded it the station was giving tons of lag while looking at it.
But then I restarted Orbiter and the lag went away.
Restarted Orbiter again, it was still fine.
Restarted again, and the lag was back looking at the station.

I don't get it. It's like something doesn't load correctly half the time and randomly causes Orbiter to constantly catch up? I have no idea.

 

[Scruce]

Im 60% sure to fix this install Dragon again.

 

[halcyon]

Reinstalled Dragon.
Lag and FPS loss remains.

If I have focus on STS-147, and I tilt the camera in external view away from the station towards earth, no FPS loss.
As soon as the station comes into view, instant FPS loss.

 

[halcyon]

No one has any clues on what might cause this?

 

[PhantomCruiser]

I've not been able to reproduce the lagging FPS issue. Sorry dude.

 

[halcyon]

Phantom, do you know what order you installed all the required addons?

 

[PhantomCruiser]

Not right off hand. I use the JGSME (Or JSGME or something like that) mod enabler, it helps me keep track of what add-ons I'm using, and they can be de-enabled with a mouseclick. The only think I've toggled on and off recently was the sts expansion pack I mentioned earlier.

 

[halcyon]

I'm going to try using the mod enabler.
Up to this point I was doing it all manually through winrar.

 

[halcyon]

I installed everything using JSGME, and I'm still getting massive lag when looking at the station (either focus on the shuttle or focus on the station itself, it doesn't matter).

I don't know what else I can do.

 

[PhantomCruiser]

I had some frame rate lag when using Thorton's ISS, this was in Orbiter '06 though. I just wound up dialing down the screen resolution. There was still some "stop-motion" depending on where I was looking.

 

[C3PO]

Another CTD.

It's the STS-148 scenario.
This is the important bit of the Orbiter.log

Module Dragon_c.dll .......... [Build 100723, API 100606]
---------------------------------------------------------------
>>> ERROR: Missing texture: SILVER_F.dds
>>> [TextureManager::AcquireTexture | .\Texture.cpp | 750]
---------------------------------------------------------------
Module Spacecraft3.dll ....... [Build ******, API 060425]
---------------------------------------------------------------
>>> WARNING: Obsolete API function used: VESSEL::SetBankMomentScale
At least one active module is accessing an obsolete interface function.
Addons which rely on obsolete functions may not be compatible with
future versions of Orbiter.
---------------------------------------------------------------
Module UCargoDeck.dll ........ [Build ******, API 060425]
---------------------------------------------------------------
>>> ERROR: Missing texture: Stationdynamic.dds
>>> [TextureManager::AcquireTexture | .\Texture.cpp | 750]
---------------------------------------------------------------
Module SSRMS.dll ............. [Build 100905, API 100830]
---------------------------------------------------------------
>>> ERROR: Missing texture: Z1.dds
>>> [TextureManager::AcquireTexture | .\Texture.cpp | 750]
---------------------------------------------------------------
Module mbr_its6.dll .......... [Build ******, API 060425]
**** WARNING: Mesh file name not provided
Module Dragon.dll ............ [Build 100723, API 100606]
---------------------------------------------------------------
>>> ERROR: Missing texture: SILVER_F.dds
>>> [TextureManager::AcquireTexture | .\Texture.cpp | 750]
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Module Shuttle.dll ........... [Build 110122, API 100830]
Module LC39.dll .............. [Build 100905, API 100830]
Module STSBAY.dll ............ [Build 100905, API 100830]
Module OBSS.dll .............. [Build 100904, API 100830]

Do any of the dds files sound familiar?