OHM International Space Station v.3.2

[Cras]

I am starting to feel ashamed bombarding this thread with so many questions, but I have some concerning the scenario file.

I assumed that shuttlbay is essential now to the automatic launch sequence that goes with the pad animations, but I also see it is how everything seems to now fit in the payload bay. So I no longer need to mess with the Shuttle when loading payloads. I have noticed a line that says "STS-120" or something like that, what exactly does that entail? And are there any other lines that are important for scenarios?

Also, is there a way to customize the countdown sequence? Make it 2 hours long instead of just 9 minutes?

I also assume that it is the ShuttleBay vehicle that creates the automatic Payload Bay lights. The fact that they are automatic is cool, but they do not illuminate anything, aside from the one on the ODS, and they are misplaced. Since Shuttle Fleet has its own payload bay light vehicle mechanism, is there a way to kill the Shuttle Bay's version?

 

[Cras]

Diogom, that worked great thanks! At first I was having a hard time because it was telling me the docking port was not open, and I was unable to remove the thermal cover. I finally figured out that the port was disabled in the scenario file. A quick edit, and I was able to remove the thermal cover and dock the MPLM to Harmony!

I have another question, if anyone would be so kind to answer.

How exactly can I retract solar panels? The manual says "A" is supposed to do it. Works just fine for the radiators, I am able to retract those, but the big panels nothing happens. I was thinking I would try to retract the panels on the port side and try to dock a ship onto Tranquility. Would feel safer if the panels were fully retracted rather than just rotated.

I found that it is possible to retract P6 port on STS-116 mission, so I was wondering if again it is a scenario file thing where the ability is locked, much like the thermal cover on Harmony.

 

[diogom]

Diogom, that worked great thanks! At first I was having a hard time because it was telling me the docking port was not open, and I was unable to remove the thermal cover. I finally figured out that the port was disabled in the scenario file. A quick edit, and I was able to remove the thermal cover and dock the MPLM to Harmony!

I have another question, if anyone would be so kind to answer.

How exactly can I retract solar panels? The manual says "A" is supposed to do it. Works just fine for the radiators, I am able to retract those, but the big panels nothing happens. I was thinking I would try to retract the panels on the port side and try to dock a ship onto Tranquility. Would feel safer if the panels were fully retracted rather than just rotated.

I found that it is possible to retract P6 port on STS-116 mission, so I was wondering if again it is a scenario file thing where the ability is locked, much like the thermal cover on Harmony.

You don't need to edit the scn file for the thermal cover :tiphat:. Just select Harmony, and press Alt-1. That should open the Nadir thermal cover, and make way for the MPLM. For the rest of the ports, Alt-2, 3 or 4.
I'll give the solar panel thing a try.
EDIT: Ok, don't know about the solar panels.

 

[Cras]

You don't need to edit the scn file for the thermal cover :tiphat:. Just select Harmony, and press Alt-1.

When I pressed Alt-1 nothing happened. But I found it worked for Alts 3 and 4, so I knew something was fishy. I then found in the Harmony section:

TC1 0 0.0000 0
TC2 0 0.0000 0
TC3 0 0.0000 -1
TC4 0 0.0000 -1

I just switched the two zeros at the end of TC1 and TC2 so I got

TC1 0 0.0000 1
TC2 0 0.0000 1
TC3 0 0.0000 0
TC4 0 0.0000 0

and now Alt-1 opens the thermal cover as expected, and instead lock the number 3 and 4, since I have the Columbus and Kibo labs docked there. No need for those thermal covers anymore.

And I have to say I have stumped myself with the solar panels. I can edit the scenario so they start closed, but then all I can do is rotate the base, but it never actually extends the solar panel.

There has got to be a way, I will not give up! :thumbup:

 

[D_Harry]

Hi,

I'm looking for some tips on this scenario. I really like it and have found it a challenge but i'm a bit stuck on STS-100. I have attached the SPL to Destiny and trying to remove the UHF aerial from it via eva but i do not seem to be able to select it! The closest object I can get is the SPL itself.

I suspect the answer is obvious and i'm clearly missing it. So any help would be appreciated! I have tried 'Ctrl A' to activate the attachment manager from the ISS and from the SPL direct but it does not seem to do anything.

Thanks

Ignorant Still Learning Orbiter!

 

[Thorton]

You should grab and attach UHF to Destiny by EMU.

 

[D_Harry]

Thanks for the help. I finally realised i was using an MMU instead of an EMU! Worked first time. As you can see I still have a lot to learn about Orbiter. Thanks for the add on its awesome.

 

[kuki5050]

I've got a buisness to author. Can you in 3,5 version (if it'll be developed in future) put more modules (like JEM, Columbus, Node 3, Cupola etc) and more truss and solar panels and refresh a list of missions from Zarya launch to docking of Russian MLM (in 2012) including the last STS-135 Atlantis mission????

 

[Pyromaniac605]

Hey guys, I need some help here, using 2010P1 with D3D9 client I get a crash when running any of the scenarios with any of the Russian rockets.

For example, here's orbiter.log when trying to run the Zarya launch scenario:

**** Orbiter.log
Build Aug 30 2010 [v.100830]
Timer precision: 4.27997e-007 sec
Found 1 joystick(s)
Module AtlantisConfig.dll .... [Build 100830, API 100830]
Module AtmConfig.dll ......... [Build 100830, API 100830]
Module DGConfigurator.dll .... [Build 100830, API 100830]
Module D3D9Client.dll ........ [Build 110723, API 101016]
D3D9Client: [DirectX 9 Initialized]
Module transx.dll ............ [Build 100824, API 100823]
Module LuaMFD.dll ............ [Build 100830, API 100830]
Module AeroBrakeMFD.dll ...... [Build ******, API 100830]
---------------------------------------------------------------
>>> 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 InterMFD55.dll ........ [Build 100826, API 100704]
Module LaunchMFD.dll ......... [Build 110619, API 100830]
Module OrbiterSound.dll ...... [Build ******, API 060425]
Module ScriptMFD.dll ......... [Build 100830, API 100830]
Module ScnEditor.dll ......... [Build 100830, API 100830]
Module videnie.dll ........... [Build 101207, API 100830]
Module uap.dll ............... [Build 110613, API 100830]

**** Creating simulation session
D3D9Client: [3DDevice Initialized]
D3D9Client: [Loading Stars]
D3D9Client: [Loading Constellations]
D3D9Client: [D3D9Client Initialized]
Module Sun.dll ............... [Build 100830, API 100830]
VSOP87(E) Sun: Precision 1e-006, Terms 554/6634
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
Finished initialising world
Module Zarya.dll ............. [Build 100904, API 100830]
>>> ERROR: No vessel class configuration file found for:
---------------------------------------------------------------
>>> ERROR: Proton_LV/fairing
>>> [Vessel::OpenConfigFile | .\Vessel.cpp | 252]
---------------------------------------------------------------
>>> TERMINATING <<<

There appears to be a .cfg missing, and I've tried redownloading, any ideas?

Edit: Nevermind, didn't get the required add-ons. (They should really be in the OHM description and not just the manual...)

 

[diogom]

I've got a buisness to author. Can you in 3,5 version (if it'll be developed in future) put more modules (like JEM, Columbus, Node 3, Cupola etc) and more truss and solar panels and refresh a list of missions from Zarya launch to docking of Russian MLM (in 2012) including the last STS-135 Atlantis mission????

Development of a next part (missions until S6) of ISS addon has been started recently.
Regarding Nauka module, despite the fact that launch is scheduled for 2012, personally i do not believe that it happens in next 2-3 years.

 

[kuki5050]

Missing addon

Hey guys, I need some help here, using 2010P1 with D3D9 client I get a crash when running any of the scenarios with any of the Russian rockets.

For example, here's orbiter.log when trying to run the Zarya launch scenario:

There appears to be a .cfg missing, and I've tried redownloading, any ideas?

Edit: Nevermind, didn't get the required add-ons. (They should really be in the OHM description and not just the manual...)

I think you hasn't got a Proton Launch Vehicle on your Orbiter. Because the Zarya and Zvezda modules was launched on this rocket, that's important ever in simuation of flight. The newest version is avaliable in Orbit Hangar. Just type the "proton" word in searchbox and hit Enter.

And another info: I've got another problem. The SSRMS don't work. When I tried to move Canadarm2 installed on ISS for grappling Joint Airlock from manipulator of Space Shuttle Atlantis, it hasn't moved even a milimeter. I used keys described in manual.

 

[Cessna]

The Soyuz TMA mission crashes when orbit is reached, could you tell me what the problem is?

 

[diogom]

The Soyuz TMA mission crashes when orbit is reached, could you tell me what the problem is?

1st of all, to the Forum!

Can you post the Orbiter .log file, in Orbiter's main directory?

 

[Cessna]

Wow that was quick, so first of all thanks.
Also I've noticed that it happens when the Soyuz has to open the panels

Log:

**** Creating simulation session
DirectDraw interface OK
Direct3D interface OK
Graphics: Viewport: Fullscreen 1360 x 768 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
Module Sun.dll ............... [Build 100830, API 100830]
VSOP87(E) Sun: Precision 1e-006, Terms 554/6634
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
Finished initialising world
Module ISS.dll ............... [Build 100905, API 100830]
Module MBS.dll ............... [Build 100904, API 100830]
Module CETA.dll .............. [Build 100902, API 100830]
Module PMA.dll ............... [Build 100904, API 100830]
Module P6.dll ................ [Build 100904, API 100830]
Module SSRMS.dll ............. [Build 100905, API 100830]
Module Strela.dll ............ [Build 100904, API 100830]
Module APFR.dll .............. [Build 100902, API 100830]
Module ORU.dll ............... [Build 100904, API 100830]
Module SouyzTMA.dll .......... [Build 100902, API 100830]
Module Progress_M1.dll ....... [Build 100902, API 100830]
Finished initialising status
Finished initialising camera
Finished initialising panels
Finished setting up render state
---------------------------------------------------------------
>>> WARNING: Obsolete API function used: oapiGetStationCount
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.
---------------------------------------------------------------

Thanks in advance

 

[diogom]

Ok, the log doesn't say much (at least to me), sorry. Try it in a clean installation, see if it still crashes. Also, in the future, put the log in

 tags :thumbup:

 

[kuki5050]

I've got a buisness to author. Can you in 3,5 version (if it'll be developed in future) put more modules (like JEM, Columbus, Node 3, Cupola etc) and more truss and solar panels and refresh a list of missions from Zarya launch to docking of Russian MLM (in 2012) including the last STS-135 Atlantis mission????

Sorry i didn't wrote it when I published text above. You could add to addon a Node 2 cfg (it's better than edit Node 1 cfg to add Node 2) and Automated Transfer Vehicle (ESA) & H-IIB Transfer Vehicle (JAXA) and add a dialog box to SSRMS?

 

[diogom]

Sorry i didn't wrote it when I published text above. You could add to addon a Node 2 cfg (it's better than edit Node 1 cfg to add Node 2) and Automated Transfer Vehicle (ESA) & H-IIB Transfer Vehicle (JAXA) and add a dialog box to SSRMS?

If you look back in the thread a bit, you'll see Thorton already talked about a future update in progress.

 

[D_Harry]

Can anyone give me some tips in STS 111? I'm trying to attach the mbs from the cargo bay to the SSRMS. For some reason after i unattach it from shuttlebay i am unable to grapple with the ssrms i have tried all the attachment points. Could someone tell me what mistake i am making!

thanks in advance

 

[kuki5050]

If you look back in the thread a bit, you'll see Thorton already talked about a future update in progress.

I know he said about update but he hasn't tell us for specific changes he said only about Nauka.

 

[Siberier]

is there any chance to dock zvezda with zarya? As i see there are no engines to make [LIN] translation that is why the docking with zarya is impossible