Orbiter Screenshot Thread

[jedidia]

You are stark raving mad! :lol:

I have no Idea whatsoever how well IMS will handle such a beast...

 

[Dantassii]

There are 3 kinds of software tests.
1) Unit Tests
2) End to End Functional Tests
3) Stress Tests

I write all 3 (usually automated) for the software I write as part of my 'day job'. Consider this a STRESS test for IMS.

I'm also looking to increase my level of Experience with Orbiter 2010 from Beginner to something a little higher. Mad Scientist perhaps?

--- Update ---
I just took a closer look at the pictures.. and it looks like the centrifuge hub module got moved to a different port on the node it was attached to when I integrated the node. When I integrate this thing for real, I'll have to keep an eye out on that.

 

[jedidia]

Mad Scientist perhaps?

Yap, I think you're on a very good way for that... :lol:

As for the stress test, the problem is that the IMS architecture is hopelessly convoluted and needs a complete rewrite, which I'll start soon. I won't be trying to make the current version more stable, that's just wasted effort. This giant Pasta-bucket won't get any better by throwing more salt at it... :shifty:
Still, it might surprise me and be able to actually run the thing for an hour!

 

[BruceJohnJennerLawso]

Yap, I think you're on a very good way for that... :lol:

As for the stress test, the problem is that the IMS architecture is hopelessly convoluted and needs a complete rewrite, which I'll start soon. I won't be trying to make the current version more stable, that's just wasted effort. This giant Pasta-bucket won't get any better by throwing more salt at it... :shifty:
Still, it might surprise me and be able to actually run the thing for an hour!

So I hear you're back in the code! Sadly I never did get to working on IMS, partly thanks to my other big project at the moment, but I would be happy to help with it if you wish. Perhaps I could work on the IMS panel bitmaps if you think they need some touching up?

In terms of my coding abilities, Ive covered everything in object-oriented programming, save for polymorphism, and the rest might be finished in a month or less, depending on how motivated I am.

 

[jedidia]

In terms of my coding abilities, Ive covered everything in object-oriented programming

You don't know nothing until you use it
But good preparation certainly helps. As for IMS 2, I'll probably finally make the jump and get a VCS, so this time several people could participate in coding... Once I have the base architecture going, at least.

 

[BruceJohnJennerLawso]

You don't know nothing until you use it

:lol:

http://www.orbiter-forum.com/showthread.php?p=429412#post429412

, oh Ive been using it all right. I have about 6-7 distinct classes, although none of it has been compiled yet. My respect for Martins grows exponentially the more I wrestle with the problems of writing a space simulator.

 

[TMac3000]

In terms of my coding abilities, Ive covered everything in object-oriented programming

I wouldn't say I've covered everything, but I've learned quite a bit, and I'm able to do far more in the archaic language I use then I was before I studied object orientation(?). The only thing that's really kept me from using C++ is that it doesn't seem to have any built-in graphics commands--same with Pascal.

 

[n122vu]

Here are some screen captures of various angles of my Lunar Repair, Refueling, and Construction Station at Initial Occupational Capability (IOC). It was built using the R2.3 version of the IMS system.
...

Yo Dawg. I heard you like solar panels...

 

[jedidia]

The only thing that's really kept me from using C++ is that it doesn't seem to have any built-in graphics commands

That's what libraries are for, like for example Irrlicht. The beauty of object orientation is that you can just plug this stuff in and then use it as if it was part of the language.

 

[goaowonk]

@Dantassii

Just curiosity: how many trips did the centrifuge only take to you?

 

[Dantassii]

Answer to Centrifuge Mission Count Question

Missions 15 through 35 inclusive were the centrifuge construction missions, so the answer is 21. But because I couldn't fit anything related to centrifuge construction in the 3rd level of the XR5's payload bay I did a lot of work on the secondary solar array trusses during those missions as well. Mission 35 added all of the cupolas and completed the ring. It also included the start of the hydroponics arrays since the cupolas didn't fill up the XR5 payload bay completely.

The main reason for the extra solar arrays is I needed something to do with the third row of the XR5's payload bay while I was bringing the centrifuge hardware as well as all the hydroponics modules up from Brighton Beach. Now that I've got a good hand on what the central spine looks like, I think I'll add more RCS propellant tanks on the BM230s to use up that 'extra' layer in the payload bay. I can fit 4 of those propellant tanks along level 3 of the XR5's payload bay with each flight up if I'm not building solar array trusses.

 

[Izack]

Oops. :shifty:

 

[N_Molson]

I discovered the Wreck constellation ! Wait, oh... nevermind :lol:

 

[Quick_Nick]

I discovered the Wreck constellation ! Wait, oh... nevermind :lol:

That constellation has been reliably used in navigation for centuries. When you see it, go the other way!

 

[goaowonk]

Ok it doesn't work ;(


EDIT: I've just remembered what a friend of mine said once: We float at the Moon because there's no atmosphere there :rofl:

 

[SolarLiner]

Well, there is some atmosphere on the Moon. It is just that the rotor isn't in it.

 

[ky]

 

[Keatah]

Lens flares are indeed one of the most beautiful special effects, provided they're not overused to distraction.

 

[ky]

Lens flares are indeed one of the most beautiful special effects, provided they're not overused to distraction.

Those aren't lens flares, those are the headlights.

 

[Michael_Chr]

IMS images - Aurora