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Question KSP Countdown display
- Thread starter Snax
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Hi Marijn, are you referring to these ones ?
https://www.orbithangar.com/searchid.php?ID=7091
https://www.orbithangar.com/searchid.php?ID=7139
I have them, there is an audio file for the countdown but no display.
Actually it's not the audio I'm looking for, I can create one by editing videos from the Net.
I'm looking for something like this: [ame="https://youtu.be/7uXkciZp474?t=296"]Check the countdown display at 4:54[/ame]
https://www.orbithangar.com/searchid.php?ID=7091
https://www.orbithangar.com/searchid.php?ID=7139
I have them, there is an audio file for the countdown but no display.
Actually it's not the audio I'm looking for, I can create one by editing videos from the Net.
I'm looking for something like this: [ame="https://youtu.be/7uXkciZp474?t=296"]Check the countdown display at 4:54[/ame]
Marijn
Active member
Yes. And there is a display. Check this video I made:
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But it's part of the add-on I guess. It's not a standalone mod. But is shows how it can be done.
Kyle
Armchair Astronaut
Would actually be a good idea to make a mod to turn that countdown clock mesh into a functional one.
Funny, I thought you made that yourself actually as I don't have the countdown on my end (strange).
It would be awesome ! It's the little details like that that makes you appreciate the job
Btw I did a quick video edit with OBS, using the SSU countdown, I cropped that area and placed it over the clock display and the result is <something>
Alas I'm no coder I can only fake it through videos. At least it's "doable" but not practicle, even for Twitch streamings.
Marijn
Active member
I had some issues with this timer being displayed properly. Try a 16:10 resolution if you currently have a 16:9 and check whether that makes a difference.
When I change 1920x1200 to 1920x1080, the timer becomes a solid yellow box..
dgatsoulis
ele2png user
Here you go (attached on this post).
Unzip in your Orbiter directory maintaining directory structure.
How to use:
1. Run the Scenario you want, pause and open the Scenario editor.
2. Press "New", select "Timer" from the drop-down menu and name it "timer" (or whatever you want, without the quotes).
3. Place the "timer" vessel wherever you want.
4. Exit the scenario.
5. Open the Orbiterroot\Script\timer.lua file with notepad
6. In the first line, enter the MJD you want the timer to countdown to
Example: launch_mjd = 55278.647452
7. (optional) Enter the name of the timer-vessel you created in the line right below the launch_mjd. If you named your vessel "timer" there is no need to change this line.
Example:
vessel name = timer -- leave the line as it is.
vessel name = display -- change it to: shiph = oapi.get_objhandle("display")
8. Save and exit.
9. Open the Orbiterroot\Scenarios\(Current state).scn file with notepad.
10. Enter the following: Script timer --Under the date, between the BEGIN_ENVIRONMENT, END_ENVIRONMENT lines.
Example:
BEGIN_ENVIRONMENT
System Sol
Date MJD 55278.5004612550
Script timer
Help CurrentState_img
END_ENVIRONMENT
11. Save and exit.
Done. When you run the (Current state) scenario you will have a working countdown display.
It can count from -100 to +100 hours to/since launch, defined by the launch_mjd line in the script.
Have fun, happy orbiting
--------------EDIT-----------------
Attachment removed. For the latest version, please download the file
attached on post #16 of this thread.
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Unzip in your Orbiter directory maintaining directory structure.
How to use:
1. Run the Scenario you want, pause and open the Scenario editor.
2. Press "New", select "Timer" from the drop-down menu and name it "timer" (or whatever you want, without the quotes).
3. Place the "timer" vessel wherever you want.
4. Exit the scenario.
5. Open the Orbiterroot\Script\timer.lua file with notepad
6. In the first line, enter the MJD you want the timer to countdown to
Example: launch_mjd = 55278.647452
7. (optional) Enter the name of the timer-vessel you created in the line right below the launch_mjd. If you named your vessel "timer" there is no need to change this line.
Example:
vessel name = timer -- leave the line as it is.
vessel name = display -- change it to: shiph = oapi.get_objhandle("display")
8. Save and exit.
9. Open the Orbiterroot\Scenarios\(Current state).scn file with notepad.
10. Enter the following: Script timer --Under the date, between the BEGIN_ENVIRONMENT, END_ENVIRONMENT lines.
Example:
BEGIN_ENVIRONMENT
System Sol
Date MJD 55278.5004612550
Script timer
Help CurrentState_img
END_ENVIRONMENT
11. Save and exit.
Done. When you run the (Current state) scenario you will have a working countdown display.
It can count from -100 to +100 hours to/since launch, defined by the launch_mjd line in the script.
Have fun, happy orbiting
--------------EDIT-----------------
Attachment removed. For the latest version, please download the file
attached on post #16 of this thread.
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dgatsoulis
ele2png user
No prob, glad you like it.
From the screenshot you posted, I see that I forgot to make the display glow.
If you are using the D3D9 client, do the following.
In your Orbiterroot\Config\GC folder create a file named Timer.cfg
Copy the lines below and paste them there.
Save and exit.
It should look much better the next time you run it.
From the screenshot you posted, I see that I forgot to make the display glow.
If you are using the D3D9 client, do the following.
In your Orbiterroot\Config\GC folder create a file named Timer.cfg
Copy the lines below and paste them there.
Code:
; =============================================
MESH ???
; ---------------------------------------------
MATERIAL 0
EMISSIVE 0.662745 0.662745 0.662745
; ---------------------------------------------
MATERIAL 1
AMBIENT 0.000000 0.000000 0.000000
DIFFUSE 0.905882 0.905882 0.905882 1.000000
EMISSIVE 0.000000 0.000000 0.000000It should look much better the next time you run it.
Hi again, I did that and now the countdown is now blocked at the time of loading.
It's also glowing but the rest of the textures are "black"
Here's the countdown after a few seconds of scenario (T-1min)
When I reload the same scenario (current state).scn.
The timer is reloaded at the correct time but still stuck. Any idea how to correct this ?
Thanks in advance !
It's also glowing but the rest of the textures are "black"
Here's the countdown after a few seconds of scenario (T-1min)
When I reload the same scenario (current state).scn.
The timer is reloaded at the correct time but still stuck. Any idea how to correct this ?
Thanks in advance !
dgatsoulis
ele2png user
That's odd. That started after you created the Timer.cfg file in Config\GC ?
What happens if you remove the file? Does it work properly?
What happens if you remove the file? Does it work properly?
When I remove the Config/GC/timer.cfg file, it's working good again.
EDIT:
I deleted them all, copied them again and now the countdown has resumed.
But the textures are still black. I don't know how to fix this.
Maybe some missing SPEC and NORM textures that are needed ?
EDIT:
I deleted them all, copied them again and now the countdown has resumed.
But the textures are still black. I don't know how to fix this.
Maybe some missing SPEC and NORM textures that are needed ?
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dgatsoulis
ele2png user
I edited post #8 in this thread and attached a new zip file. unzip in your Orbiter directory and let it overwrite the previous files.
Also delete the Config\GC\Timer.cfg file.
Changes:
-Materials handled by the mesh itself.
-Mesh moved 0.3 meters down, so that it doesn't "float".
-Debug countdown text on upper right corner removed.
Everything should work ok now, please test and let me know if there are still any problems. Sorry for the inconvenience. :tiphat:
Also delete the Config\GC\Timer.cfg file.
Changes:
-Materials handled by the mesh itself.
-Mesh moved 0.3 meters down, so that it doesn't "float".
-Debug countdown text on upper right corner removed.
Everything should work ok now, please test and let me know if there are still any problems. Sorry for the inconvenience. :tiphat:
dgatsoulis
ele2png user
New version.
No need to edit the timer.lua script anymore. Simply select the scenario you want, enter the "Script timer" line between the BEGIN_ENVIRONMENT - END_ENVIRONMENT lines and run it. You can create a "Timer" vessel anytime/anywhere you want, press F3 to select it and hit "K" to enter the MJD you want the display to countdown to/from.
In detail:
1.Unzip the attached file in your Orbiter2016 directory.
2.Go to Orbiterroot\Scenarios\ and open any scenario you want to have the countdown display in with notepad.
3.Enter the line "Script timer" between the BEGIN_ENVIRONMENT - END_ENVIRONMENT lines. Example:
4.Save and exit.
5.Run the scenario.
6.Open the Scenario Editor, press "New" and select "Timer" from the drop-down menu. Name it whatever you want.
7.Press F3 and select the vessel you just created.
8. Press K and a popup window will appear, asking you to enter the "launch MJD".
The timer will start counting to/from that date (as long as it is within -100/+100 hours from the current scenario MJD).
Pressing K again while focused on the "Timer" vessel will stop the countdown, Pressing K a 3rd time repeats the cycle (enter launch mjd).
While you have the "Timer" vessel in your scenario, you can switch focus to any other vessel you want and it will keep counting normally.
Attachment on post #8 of this thread removed. Please use the latest version, attached on this post. If you already have the previous one, let it overwrite the files.
Please test and report any problems here.
It was fun making this one, learned a few things along the way.
No need to edit the timer.lua script anymore. Simply select the scenario you want, enter the "Script timer" line between the BEGIN_ENVIRONMENT - END_ENVIRONMENT lines and run it. You can create a "Timer" vessel anytime/anywhere you want, press F3 to select it and hit "K" to enter the MJD you want the display to countdown to/from.
In detail:
1.Unzip the attached file in your Orbiter2016 directory.
2.Go to Orbiterroot\Scenarios\ and open any scenario you want to have the countdown display in with notepad.
3.Enter the line "Script timer" between the BEGIN_ENVIRONMENT - END_ENVIRONMENT lines. Example:
Code:
BEGIN_ENVIRONMENT
System Sol
Date MJD 55278.5004612550
Script timer
Help CurrentState_img
END_ENVIRONMENT5.Run the scenario.
6.Open the Scenario Editor, press "New" and select "Timer" from the drop-down menu. Name it whatever you want.
7.Press F3 and select the vessel you just created.
8. Press K and a popup window will appear, asking you to enter the "launch MJD".
The timer will start counting to/from that date (as long as it is within -100/+100 hours from the current scenario MJD).
Pressing K again while focused on the "Timer" vessel will stop the countdown, Pressing K a 3rd time repeats the cycle (enter launch mjd).
While you have the "Timer" vessel in your scenario, you can switch focus to any other vessel you want and it will keep counting normally.
Attachment on post #8 of this thread removed. Please use the latest version, attached on this post. If you already have the previous one, let it overwrite the files.
Please test and report any problems here.
It was fun making this one, learned a few things along the way.
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Hi, I'm back for some Orbiter now that I have a new computer
I wanted to use this addon again and I'm glad there's a final version !
When I press K to have the popup window to enter the launch MJD date, nothing appears ? Can you confirm this ?
I wanted to use this addon again and I'm glad there's a final version !
When I press K to have the popup window to enter the launch MJD date, nothing appears ? Can you confirm this ?
dgatsoulis
ele2png user
Hi, I'm back for some Orbiter now that I have a new computer
I wanted to use this addon again and I'm glad there's a final version !
When I press K to have the popup window to enter the launch MJD date, nothing appears ? Can you confirm this ?
Works fine on my end. Did you follow the instructions?
-Open .scn with editor, enter the Script timer line, save and exit.
-Run scenario and spawn Timer vessel
-Switch focus to Timer vessel and press K
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