Posts by krzysk

  • New Update Released Today!

    Hi,

    I noticed after update that the 'glass exterior' shader makes completely transparent, invisible surfaces (no colours, alpha map, bumps or reflexes).


    Does anyone else have that kind of observation?

  • Krzysztof, the acrobatic Yak 55m and others ...

    So I explain why some people see more models, and when models become available to the public.


    There are three groups of models:

    • private, which I develop only myself,
    • shared with a narrow test group,
    • and made available to the public.


    Generally models go through these three stages. When I correct critical errors (such as exploding gears), I make a model available to a narrow group.

    When the model is "almost" ready and for now I don't plan any more features (like VR), I make it available to the public.

    Of course reported issues are resolving in all stages.


    Therefore, many simple models are already available, but more complex models still need to be worked on, and are not available to everyone.


    The current GitHub subscription plan allows up to three colaborants per model in private tests. For this reason, from time to time I change the people who have access to the model, using the available space.


    I hope you will understand my approach.


    regards

    Krzysk

  • AC3D Model does not use normal maps

    It is even not required to declare bump map in a3cd. It should work if bump map exists and map is correct. Is the map correct? Maybe you have normal map , but not bump map - they are different (you can use fuselage00_normal.bmp instead of fuselage00_bump.bmp)


    Please check if you have in model.tmc bump scaling set correctly, ie:

    <[file][][]

    <[convert_model_settings][][]

    <[float64][BumpMapScaling][1.0]>


    'uvscaling' is not required, it changes bump map size but not depth.

  • Some developments

    Quote from MDIvey

    Bocian Glider

    1) falls apart and crashes on runway loading before you get a chance to do the rapid up thing.


    2) Small area on front of Stab (both sides) flashing

    Hmm, me and Jetjockey10 cannot observe such glider behaviour. Could sb else confirm?

    Regarding 2) it was fixed

  • Some developments

    Quote from MDIvey

    2) colour washed out on Trimotor... too much reflection I think

    I've just tested full specular maps on that aircraft :) (it happens because I connected GitHb with my running folder)


    You can simply delete all specular.ttx files...


    or download newer version with reworked textures


    4) Chipmunk loads with canopy open and I cant find a way to close it


    Gear button is a temporary solution and comes from Aerofly FS1 model - there was not other solution as it is8o

  • Some developments

    Hi,


    Lately I sorted out my projects and connected running versions of models to the GitHub platform. This allows me to share developed staff with others for testing. Most of models are still in the private domain as they are still in the early stage of development, but some of them are available in the public domain. You can find it here: https://github.com/krzysk1?tab=repositories


    You can look at my repositories and see what is currently in the public domain, but also you can download models and test it! (use Clone or download green button). From time to time I will add new models there. If you create GitHub account, you can also cooperate with me to submit comments and issues, or develop these models yourself.


    One note: it is the platform for developers, so the models included there are infinite, they can have numerous errors that cause problems. I am dedicating this possibility to those who can deal with installing and testing models at their own risk (that's why I do not give instructions on how to use it;))


    Enjoy it

    Krzysk

  • Some developments

    Hi again,


    The process of creating aircraft is progressing (unfortunately, slower than I would like - lack of time). I am still discovering new possibilities of this simulator, like texturing and engine systems, navigation. This is huge progress compared to the previous version. I'm still impressed with fluent graphics: planes and sceneries look amazing. However migration from AFS1 takes a lot of time because the model dynamics have been changed, especially contact with the ground: most forces must be recalculated


    I enclose a few samples of models that I am testing . I hope I can publish some of them soon


    cheers

    krzysk



  • Impossible to create aircraft with AC3D

    Hi,

    The Ac3d plugin changes all object names to lower case. To compile aircraft correctly you have to use only lower cases in Ac3d and in TMD file.


    I think it's a bug because aircraft converter reports "ugly names" warnings, but it is working for me (see my aircrafts here: Some developments). Of course, I would be good if it was fixed


    Cheers

    Krzysk