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Engine Blueprint XML

Unread postPosted: Tue May 29, 2018 6:21 pm
by Roadmaster259
Being a complete newbie when it comes to locomotive creation, I recently purchased a 3D model (and own rights thereto) of a diesel locomotive that I wish to introduce to the TS2018 collection.

My problem is that I have a beautiful 3D model, converted to an IGS file, and it looks excellent as a static model. That being said, I have no idea how to compile a blueprint to make the model operable in the sim. The BE asks for input like matrices and pivot points and other technical data that I do not know how to complete. Is there a resource, or perhaps a person who would be willing to help me learn how to create engine blueprints? Perhaps I could partner up with one who is willing to co-create, or teach me what I need to know.

Please post any resources that you wish to share from the net, or PM me with personal offers to help.

Many thanks,
Grant

Re: Engine Blueprint XML

Unread postPosted: Tue May 29, 2018 6:25 pm
by RailWanderer
Check out the Tutorial Index at the top right menu on this page, it may help: http://thegradecrossing.blogspot.com/20 ... asics.html

And if you get hooked up with someone willing to offer help, I'd like to be included. Thanks.

Re: Engine Blueprint XML

Unread postPosted: Tue May 29, 2018 9:52 pm
by katyusha454
This thread goes through the whole process, although you can obviously skip all the 3D stuff since you already have a model. viewtopic.php?f=9&t=4864

Re: Engine Blueprint XML

Unread postPosted: Tue May 29, 2018 11:55 pm
by Chacal
The basis of all knowledge is in the RSC developer's docs.

Re: Engine Blueprint XML

Unread postPosted: Wed May 30, 2018 10:07 am
by Roadmaster259
Chacal wrote:The basis of all knowledge is in the RSC developer's docs.

... which are so horribly out-dated.

Re: Engine Blueprint XML

Unread postPosted: Wed May 30, 2018 10:14 am
by RailWanderer
Roadmaster259 wrote:
Chacal wrote:The basis of all knowledge is in the RSC developer's docs.

... which are so horribly out-dated.


and literally no explainations as to what you are trying to accomplish or things to be aware of to not make mistakes.