Project James Webb Telescope Add-on

[gattispilot]

Here we go. Thanks to BrianJ for fixing the animation of the mirrors.

Updated the mesh,........ This will have the new fairings.

 

[Sparc-Imagination]

Here we go. Thanks to BrianJ for fixing the animation of the mirrors.

Updated the mesh,........ This will have the new fairings.

Hi quick question does this addon work with D3D9client? Whenever I start orbiter_ng.exe and run the scenario it just closes down after loading? Am I missing something? It does run in the regular Orbiter 2016 without D3D9client.

 

[gattispilot]

Hi quick question does this addon work with D3D9client? Whenever I start orbiter_ng.exe and run the scenario it just closes down after loading? Am I missing something? It does run in the regular Orbiter 2016 without D3D9client.

Can u post the log? The only thing is to back sure any spacecraft3 cfg are in the server folder

 

[Sparc-Imagination]

Can u post the log? The only thing is to back sure any spacecraft3 cfg are in the server folder

I just get this screen when launching the scenario then it just quits the program. Really appreciate some guidance on this

This is the log screen:

**** Orbiter.log
000000.000: Build Aug 28 2016 [v.160828]
000000.000: Timer precision: 1e-007 sec
000000.000: Found 0 joystick(s)
000000.000: Module AtlantisConfig.dll .... [Build 160828, API 160828]
000000.000: Module AtmConfig.dll ......... [Build 160828, API 160828]
000000.000: Module DGConfigurator.dll .... [Build 160828, API 160828]
000000.000: Module OrbiterSound.dll ...... [Build 200811, API 160828]
000000.000: Module ScnEditor.dll ......... [Build 160828, API 160828]
000000.000: ---------------------------------------------------------------
BaseDir : C:\Orbiter2016\
ConfigDir : C:\Orbiter2016\Config\
MeshDir : C:\Orbiter2016\Meshes\
TextureDir : C:\Orbiter2016\Textures\
HightexDir : C:\Orbiter2016\Textures2\
ScenarioDir: C:\Orbiter2016\Scenarios\
000000.000: ---------------------------------------------------------------
D3D9 DLLs : C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\d3dx9_43.dll [v 9.29.952.3111]
: C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\d3d9.dll [v 10.0.19041.1387]
000000.000: ---------------------------------------------------------------
000000.000: Module D3D9Client.dll ........ [Build 211009, API 160828]
000000.000: Module GenericCamera.dll ..... [Build 211009, API 160828]
000000.000: Module uap.dll ............... [Build 110613, API 100830]
000000.000: ---------------------------------------------------------------
000000.000: >>> WARNING: Obsolete API function used: oapiRegisterMFDMode
000000.000: At least one active module is accessing an obsolete interface function.
000000.000: Addons which rely on obsolete functions may not be compatible with
000000.000: future versions of Orbiter.
000000.000: ---------------------------------------------------------------
000000.000: Module VNCMFD.dll ............ [Build 161230, API 160828]
000000.000: Module ExtMFD.dll ............ [Build 160828, API 160828]
000000.000: Module CameraMFD.dll ......... [Build 201106, API 160828]
000000.000:
000000.000: **** Creating simulation session
000000.000: D3D9: [DirectX 9 Initialized]
D3D9: 3D-Adapter.............. : NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER
D3D9: MaxTextureWidth......... : 16384
D3D9: MaxTextureHeight........ : 16384
D3D9: MaxTextureRepeat........ : 8192
D3D9: VolTexAddressCaps....... : 0x3F
D3D9: NumSimultaneousRTs...... : 4
D3D9: VertexDeclCaps.......... : 0x30F
D3D9: MiscCaps................ : 0x2FCEF2
D3D9: XNA Math Support........ : Yes
D3D9: Vertex Texture.......... : Yes
D3D9: Separate AlphaBlend..... : Yes
D3D9: Shadow Mapping.......... : Yes
D3D9: D3DFMT_A16B16G16R16F.... : Yes
D3D9: D3DFMT_A32B32G32R32F.... : Yes
D3D9: D3DFMT_D32F_LOCKABLE.... : Yes
D3D9: D3DFMT_A2R10G10B10...... : Yes
D3D9: D3DFMT_L8............... : Yes
D3D9: D3DDTCAPS_DEC3N......... : No
D3D9: D3DDTCAPS_FLOAT16_2..... : Yes
D3D9: D3DDTCAPS_FLOAT16_4..... : Yes
D3D9: Runs under WINE......... : No
D3D9: D3D9Build Date.......... : 211009
D3D9: Available Texture Memory : 4080 MB
000000.000: D3D9: [3DDevice Initialized]
000000.000: D3D9: [Loading Constellations]
000000.000: D3D9: [D3D9Client Initialized]
000000.000: Module Sun.dll ............... [Build 160828, API 160828]
VSOP87(E) Sun: Precision 1e-006, Terms 554/6634
000000.000: Module Mercury.dll ........... [Build 160828, API 160828]
VSOP87(B) Mercury: Precision 1e-005, Terms 167/7123
000000.000: Module Venus.dll ............. [Build 160828, API 160828]
000000.000: Module VenusAtm2006.dll ...... [Build 160828, API 160828]
VSOP87(B) Venus: Precision 1e-005, Terms 79/1710
000000.000: Module Earth.dll ............. [Build 160828, API 160828]
000000.000: Module EarthAtmJ71G.dll ...... [Build 160828, API 160828]
VSOP87(B) Earth: Precision 1e-008, Terms 2564/2564
000000.000: Module Moon.dll .............. [Build 160828, API 160828]
ELP82: Precision 1e-005, Terms 116/829
000000.000: Module Mars.dll .............. [Build 160828, API 160828]
000000.000: Module MarsAtm2006.dll ....... [Build 160828, API 160828]
VSOP87(B) Mars: Precision 1e-005, Terms 405/6400
000000.000: Module Phobos.dll ............ [Build ******, API 060425]
000000.000: Module Deimos.dll ............ [Build ******, API 060425]
000000.000: Module Galsat.dll ............ [Build 160828, API 160828]
000000.000: Module Jupiter.dll ........... [Build 160828, API 160828]
VSOP87(B) Jupiter: Precision 1e-006, Terms 1624/3625
000000.000: Module Io.dll ................ [Build 160828, API 160828]
000000.000: Module Europa.dll ............ [Build 160828, API 160828]
000000.000: Module Ganymede.dll .......... [Build 160828, API 160828]
000000.000: Module Callisto.dll .......... [Build 160828, API 160828]
000000.000: Module Satsat.dll ............ [Build 160828, API 160828]
000000.000: Module Saturn.dll ............ [Build 160828, API 160828]
VSOP87(B) Saturn: Precision 1e-006, Terms 2904/6365
000000.000: Module Mimas.dll ............. [Build 160828, API 160828]
SATSAT Mimas: Terms 113
000000.000: Module Enceladus.dll ......... [Build 160828, API 160828]
SATSAT Enceladus: Terms 33
000000.000: Module Tethys.dll ............ [Build 160828, API 160828]
SATSAT Tethys: Terms 101
000000.000: Module Dione.dll ............. [Build 160828, API 160828]
SATSAT Dione: Terms 59
000000.000: Module Rhea.dll .............. [Build 160828, API 160828]
SATSAT Rhea: Terms 68
000000.000: Module Titan.dll ............. [Build 160828, API 160828]
SATSAT Titan: Terms 100
000000.000: Module Iapetus.dll ........... [Build 160828, API 160828]
SATSAT Iapetus: Terms 605
000000.000: Module Uranus.dll ............ [Build 160828, API 160828]
VSOP87(B) Uranus: Precision 1e-006, Terms 1827/5269
000000.000: Module Miranda.dll ........... [Build ******, API 060425]
000000.000: Module Ariel.dll ............. [Build ******, API 060425]
000000.000: Module Umbriel.dll ........... [Build ******, API 060425]
000000.000: Module Titania.dll ........... [Build ******, API 060425]
000000.000: Module Oberon.dll ............ [Build ******, API 060425]
000000.000: Module Neptune.dll ........... [Build 160828, API 160828]
VSOP87(B) Neptune: Precision 1e-006, Terms 391/2024
000000.000: Finished initialising world
000000.000: Module multistage2015.dll .... [Build 170626, API 160828]
000000.000: Multistage Version: 170506
000000.000: Load State Started
000000.000: Ariane5: Guidance File present: Config\Vessels\JWST_BJ\VA256_guidance.txt
000000.000: Ariane5: Sound found @step 1
000000.000: Ariane5: Sound found @step 2
000000.000: Ariane5: Sound found @step 11
000000.000: Ariane5: Sound found @step 18
000000.000: Ariane5: Sound found @step 21
000000.000: Ariane5: Sound found @step 26
000000.000: Ariane5: Sound found @step 30
000000.000: Ariane5: Sound found @step 39
000000.000: Ariane5: Sound found @step 40
000000.000: Ariane5: Sound found @step 41
000000.000: Ariane5: Sound found @step 43
000000.000: Ariane5: Sound found @step 44
000000.000: Ariane5: Config File: C:\Orbiter2016\Config\Vessels\JWST_BJ\VA256JWST.ini
000000.000: Ariane5: Number of stages in the ini file: 2
000000.000: Ariane5: Number of boosters group in the ini file: 3
000000.000: Ariane5: Number of Payloads in the ini file: 1
000000.000: Ariane5: This Rocket Has Fairing
000000.000: Ariane5: Texture n.1 Loaded Contrail
000000.000: Ariane5: Texture n.2 Loaded Contrail1
000000.000: Ariane5: Texture n.3 Loaded Contrail2
000000.000: Ariane5: Texture n.4 Loaded Kourou_Rockets\Exaust\Soyuz
000000.000: Ariane5: Texture n.5 Loaded Kourou_Rockets\Exaust\Exaustmomo_02
000000.000: Ariane5: Texture n.6 Loaded Kourou_Rockets\Exaust\Fx_Launch1
000000.000: Ariane5: WARNING PARTICLE ATMOSFERIC MAP NOT DEFINED, USED PLIN
000000.000: Ariane5: booster n. 1 Tank Added: 1.000 kg
000000.000: Ariane5: booster n. 2 Tank Added: 1.000 kg
000000.000: Ariane5: booster n. 3 Tank Added: 480450.000 kg
000000.000: Ariane5: Stage n. 2 Tank Added: 14900.000 kg
000000.000: Ariane5: Stage n. 1 Tank Added: 173300.000 kg
000000.000: Ariane5: Stage n.1 Engine Exhaust Stream Added: fume to engine n.1
000000.000: Ariane5: Stage n. 1 Engines Exhaust Added--> number of engines: 1 , diameter: 1.900, position x: 0.000 y: 0.000 z: -15.500
000000.000: Ariane5: Booster Group n.1 Engine Exhaust Stream Added: fume_sol to engine n.1
000000.000: Ariane5: Booster Engines Exhaust Added--> Booster Group: 1 number of engines: 1 , diameter: 0.100, position x: -83.439 y: 69.296 z: -14.000
000000.000: Ariane5: Booster Group n.2 Engine Exhaust Stream Added: fume_sol to engine n.1
000000.000: Ariane5: Booster Engines Exhaust Added--> Booster Group: 2 number of engines: 1 , diameter: 0.010, position x: 79.196 y: 62.225 z: -15.000
000000.000: Ariane5: Booster Group n.3 Engine Exhaust Stream Added: brule to engine n.1
000000.000: Ariane5: Booster Engines Exhaust Added--> Booster Group: 3 number of engines: 1 , diameter: 4.000, position x: -4.400 y: 0.000 z: -15.700
000000.000: Ariane5: Booster Group n.3 Engine Exhaust Stream Added: brule to engine n.2
000000.000: Ariane5: Booster Engines Exhaust Added--> Booster Group: 3 number of engines: 1 , diameter: 4.000, position x: 4.400 y: -0.000 z: -15.700
000000.000: Ariane5: Stage n.1 Mesh Preloaded: Kourou_Rockets\Ariane5\Stage1
000000.000: Ariane5: Stage n.1 Mesh Added Mesh: Kourou_Rockets\Ariane5\Stage1 @ x:0.000 y:-0.154 z:0.000
000000.000: Ariane5: Stage n.2 Mesh Preloaded: Kourou_Rockets\Ariane5\Stage2
000000.000: Ariane5: Stage n.2 Mesh Added Mesh: Kourou_Rockets\Ariane5\Stage2 @ x:0.009 y:0.001 z:16.630
000000.000: Ariane5: Booster Mesh Preloaded: Kourou_Rockets\Ariane5\Vide_1
000000.000: Ariane5: Booster Mesh Added Mesh: Kourou_Rockets\Ariane5\Vide_1 @ x:-83.439 y:69.296 z:1.000
000000.000: Ariane5: Booster Mesh Preloaded: Kourou_Rockets\Ariane5\Vide_1
000000.000: Ariane5: Booster Mesh Added Mesh: Kourou_Rockets\Ariane5\Vide_1 @ x:79.196 y:62.225 z:0.000
000000.000: Ariane5: Booster Mesh Preloaded: Kourou_Rockets\Ariane5\BoosterECA_1
000000.000: Ariane5: Booster Mesh Added Mesh: Kourou_Rockets\Ariane5\BoosterECA_1 @ x:-4.400 y:0.000 z:-0.700
000000.000: Ariane5: Booster Mesh Preloaded: Kourou_Rockets\Ariane5\BoosterECA_2
000000.000: Ariane5: Booster Mesh Added Mesh: Kourou_Rockets\Ariane5\BoosterECA_2 @ x:4.400 y:-0.000 z:-0.700
000000.000: Ariane5: Fairing Mesh Preloaded: Kourou_Rockets\Ariane5\FairingjwstNEW_1
000000.000: Ariane5: Fairing Mesh Added Mesh: Kourou_Rockets\Ariane5\FairingjwstNEW_1 @ x:0.000 y:-0.000 z:28.000
000000.000: Ariane5: Fairing Mesh Preloaded: Kourou_Rockets\Ariane5\FairingjwstNEW_2
000000.000: Ariane5: Fairing Mesh Added Mesh: Kourou_Rockets\Ariane5\FairingjwstNEW_2 @ x:0.000 y:0.000 z:28.000
000000.000: Load State Terminated
000000.000: Module EmptyModule.dll ....... [Build 170505, API 160828]
000000.000: Module spacecraft4.dll ....... [Build 151223, API 100830]
============================ ERROR: ===========================
Mesh file name not provided
[MeshManager::LoadMesh | .\Mesh.cpp | 1237]
===============================================================
D3D9: ERROR: D3D9Client::clbkStoreMeshPersistent() hMesh is NULL
000000.000: Module ZL3arms.dll ........... [Build 100618, API 100606]
000000.000: Module JWST.dll .............. [Build 211230, API 160828]
000000.000: ---------------------------------------------------------------
000000.000: >>> WARNING: Obsolete API function used: VESSEL::SetBankMomentScale
000000.000: At least one active module is accessing an obsolete interface function.
000000.000: Addons which rely on obsolete functions may not be compatible with
000000.000: future versions of Orbiter.
000000.000: ---------------------------------------------------------------
000000.000: Finished initialising status
000000.000: Finished initialising camera
000000.000: Finished setting up render state
000000.000: D3D9: [Scene Initialized]

 

[Sparc-Imagination]

I got it fixed!!. I didn't realize, had to create Symbolic Links in order for the addons to work.!! This is an amazing Addon, Thank You for the hard work on this. It really inspires a new generation in a whole new way. I'm in the process of creating a interactive space simulation station with touch-screens and buttons for my kids to experience hands-on what it takes to get to space. Will post more in the future.

 

[jacquesmomo]

I got it fixed!!. I didn't realize, had to create Symbolic Links in order for the addons to work.!! This is an amazing Addon, Thank You for the hard work on this. It really inspires a new generation in a whole new way. I'm in the process of creating a interactive space simulation station with touch-screens and buttons for my kids to experience hands-on what it takes to get to space. Will post more in the future.

this is often the case ?

 

[MercuryGlider]

Recently tried it, looks like it's coming along well and it's super satisfying unfolding the whole thing haha, good luck on it!

 

[jacquesmomo]

Hi everybody

@Gattspilot

I wish to tell you about a project I'm working on.
I'm currently adapting my Ariane 5 rocket (and the ELA3 launch site) for OpenOrbiter 2024.
I'm trying to simplify the installation as much as possible.

Like my Ariane 6 rocket, you'll need to install:

• the "Ariane 5 Rockets" add-on
• the ELA3 add-on
• optional: Guyana Tiles add-on.

Yesterday I looked at your "James Webb Telescope" add-on.
It's fantastic. Amazing !!

I didn't see it on Orbithangar... that's a shame. Could you tell me why ?

mazy be because it's only compatible with rockets running on Orbiter 2016 ?
I just tested your Telescope (alone on a Earth orbit just to see it) and it works perfectly with Orbiter 2024.
Great job on the animations!

I saw that BrianJ helped you with the animations.
BrianJ helped me a lot with the (automatic launch) animations of the umbilical mast for Ariane 6.

So here's what I propose:
First, I need to finish my adaptation (it's in progress but I still have a few months to go.) of Ariane 5 and ELA3 for Orbiter 2024.

When that's finished, I'll create a specific package with your James Webb telescope and the files specifically for the Ariane 5 rocket.

Then—if you agree, of course—I'll send you this package so you can test it and see how it works.
This would allow you to add on OH your add-on for Orbiter 2024 compatible with the "new" Ariane 5.

What do you think?

Best regards
Jacques (jacquesmomo)

I wanted to send this message as a private message, but it's too long.

 

[gattispilot]

Thanks. That sound great. As far as the OH I have self doubt myself. So go ahead.

 

[jacquesmomo]

Hi everybody, Hi Gattispilot

I've I began working on adaption with your James Webb Space Telescope (from gattispilot) for the Ariane 5 rocket.

I've renamed all the rocket components to avoid conflicts with the default Ariane 5 model files.

Now I have a question : The JWST zip file contains 3 different CFG files:

(1) <orbiter>\Config\Vessels\JWST.CFG
; === Configuration file for vessel class Adapter ===
ClassName = JWST
Module =JWST
BEGIN_DOCKLIST
0 -2.185 -.146 0 -1 0 0 0 -1 588
END_DOCKLIST

(2) <orbiter>\Config\Vessels\JWST_BJ\jwst.cfg
; === Configuration file for vessel class JamesWebb===
Module = JWST
ClassName = JamesWebb
;Mass = 5900; empty mass [kg]
;MaxFuel = 300 ; max fuel mass [kg]

(3)<orbiter>\Config\GC\JWST.cfg
CONFIG_VERSION 2
; =============================================
MESH JWST2
; ---------------------------------------------
MATERIAL 10
REFLECT 0.866667 0.866667 0.866667
ROUGHNESS 1.000000

I used file #(2), which I placed in this path :
<orbiter>\Config\Vessels\JWST\jwst.cfg
It works perfectly.

Here are my questions:

- Why is there a docking point in file #(1) ?

- What is the purpose of file #(3)? And if it's useful (for D3D9 may be ?), can I add the lines to my CFG file?

Thank you for your answers.

 

[gattispilot]

Thanks.
The docking point is so another ship could dock with her. So if she needed repair like the Hubble.
file3 allow for the reflections in d3d9

 

[jacquesmomo]

Okay, I understand.

One last question : can I write everything into a single file ?
Like this :

; === Configuration file for vessel class JamesWebb===

Module = JWST
ClassName = JamesWebb

;Mass = 5900; empty mass [kg] these 2 lines no use I think because in the dll file ?
;MaxFuel = 300 ; max fuel mass [kg]

BEGIN_DOCKLIST
0 -2.185 -.146 0 -1 0 0 0 -1 588
END_DOCKLIST

CONFIG_VERSION 2
; =========================
MESH JWST2
; ---------------------------------------------
MATERIAL 10
REFLECT 0.866667 0.866667 0.866667
ROUGHNESS 1.000000

or should I make a separate file for :

CONFIG_VERSION 2
; =========================
MESH JWST2
; ---------------------------------------------
MATERIAL 10
REFLECT 0.866667 0.866667 0.866667
ROUGHNESS 1.000000


in the directory \Config\GC\JWST.cfg
(why \GC ?)

 

[gattispilot]

Yes I would say you could remove those commented line

I think you need a separate file gc? for each vessel?

 

[kuddel]

in the directory \Config\GC\JWST.cfg
(why \GC ?)

GC stands for Graphics Client.
Here "special" configurations for rendering are placed that the "inline client" does not understand.

 

[jacquesmomo]

GC stands for Graphics Client.
Here "special" configurations for rendering are placed that the "inline client" does not understand.

ok thank you...

Yes I would say you could remove those commented line

I think you need a separate file gc? for each vessel?

So I did several tests, and I came to the following conclusion (for the "reflection" graphics option):

(1) the JWST.cfg file with
CONFIG_VERSION 2
; ===============================
MESH JWST2
; --------------------------------------------------------
MATERIAL 10
REFLECT 0.866667 0.866667 0.866667
ROUGHNESS 1.000000

It must be located in the \Config\GC folder and not in a subfolder such as \Config\GC\JWST\. otherwise, it won't work.


(2) the main JWST.cfg file with
; === Configuration file for vessel class JamesWebb===
Module = JWST
ClassName = JamesWebb
BEGIN_DOCKLIST
0 -2.185 -.146 0 -1 0 0 0 -1 588
END_DOCKLIST

must be located in the \Config\ folder and not in a subfolder such as \Config\JWST\
otherwise the "reflection" graphical option will not work.

At least I think so...

I've learned a few more things!

@ gattispilot :
Regarding my adaptation of your magnificent James Webb Space Telescope, I've almost finished installing it in the rocket.
I still need to improve the fairing textures, as I've changed all the fairings (all the 3 models : short, medium, long) on the rocket to allow for easier customization.

I'll be away until April 25th (scuba diving trip), and upon my return, I'll finish my two current add-ons :

• Ariane 5 rockets for OpenOrbiter 2024 (almost finished)
• ELA3 launch complex in Kourou (French Guiana) for OpenOrbiter 2024 – still to be finalized.

Once I've uploaded these two add-ons on OH, I'll finish the add-on with your telescope.

I need to try creating a guidance file to bring the JWST to the Lagrange L2 point : I'll use the same principle as in another of my add-ons, the Gaia satellite.
Papyref was the one who set up and prepared the entire procedure for me to reach the Lagrande L2 point.

See you soon.