Orbiter Beta R90

[Topper]

Hello,
I downloaded Orbiter Beta R90, but it will not start after selecting a scenario from the Launchpad.
I haven't installed any addons and cannot find something in the log.
I tested several 3D devices including RGB emulation, but it's still not launching, only the loading screen is displayed then everything closed.

Earlier it was runnging I guess, however I deleted the whole folder and redownloaded it, but it's still not running..?
Any idea?


**** Orbiter.log
000000.000: Build Sep 14 2019 [v.190914]
000000.000: Timer precision: 1e-07 sec
000000.000: Found 3 joystick(s)
000000.000: Devices enumerated: 6
000000.000: Devices accepted: 5
000000.000: [ ] RGB Emulation (SW)
000000.000: [x] Direct3D HAL (HW)
000000.000: [ ] Direct3D T&L HAL (HW)
000000.000: [x] Direct3D HAL (NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) (HW)
000000.000: [ ] Direct3D T&L HAL (NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) (HW)
000000.000: Module AtlantisConfig.dll .... [Build 190914, API 190914]
000000.000: Module AtmConfig.dll ......... [Build 190914, API 190914]
000000.000: Module DGConfigurator.dll .... [Build 190914, API 190914]
000000.000:
000000.000: **** Creating simulation session
000000.000: DirectDraw interface OK
000000.000: Direct3D interface OK
000000.000: Graphics: Viewport: Window 784 x 561 x 32
000000.000: Graphics: Hardware T&L capability: No
000000.000: Graphics: Z-buffer depth: 32 bit
000000.000: Graphics: Stencil buffer depth: 8 bit
000000.000: Graphics: Active lights supported: -1
000000.000: Loading 15382 records from star database
000000.000: Module Sun.dll ............... [Build 190914, API 190914]
000000.000: VSOP87(E) Sun: Precision 1.0e-06, Terms 554/6634
000000.000: Module Mercury.dll ........... [Build 190914, API 190914]
000000.000: VSOP87(B) Mercury: Precision 1.0e-05, Terms 167/7123
000000.000: Module Venus.dll ............. [Build 190914, API 190914]
000000.000: Module VenusAtm2006.dll ...... [Build 190914, API 190914]
000000.000: VSOP87(B) Venus: Precision 1.0e-05, Terms 79/1710
000000.000: Module Earth.dll ............. [Build 190914, API 190914]
000000.000: Module EarthAtmJ71G.dll ...... [Build 190914, API 190914]
000000.000: VSOP87(B) Earth: Precision 1.0e-08, Terms 2564/2564

 

[n72.75]

Are you using this: https://www.orbiter-forum.com/resources/d3d9-for-orbiter-beta.5495/ version of D3D9 Client with it?

Also, is your interest in R90 for NASSP?

 

[Topper]

No I haven't installed neighter any addon, nor a graphic client.
I just want to test some stuff in the beta, maybe NASSP might be an option later... ;-).

I also noticed that the beta a old (it's from 2019?), so I have one more question (Maybe off topic), but are there some builds from the open source version elsewhere? Or will they be deployed in the svn repository one day? Or do I have to compile it myself? Just wan't to know if I'm doing it right to use the svn version... I don't want to change any code from the base jet... ;-)

 

[n72.75]

If you want the latest build from the open source development you want to go here: https://github.com/orbitersim/orbiter/releases

Go to Assets->Orbiter-x86.zip

NASSP uses beta R90 because it's very stable and known, the release preview builds of OpenOrbiter are relatively new and while are working towards supporting it were not quite ready yet. When we make the switch it'll will be announced.

If you're looking to test out addons/see what it would take to upgrade your own, on the latest build then definitely go with OpenOrbiter. NASSP is probably the only reason to use R90.

 

[Topper]

Ok I downloaded it, but now there are as assumed no textures.
Can I still use the textures of Orbiter2016?
I add the line TextureDir = "C:\Orbiter\Orbiter2016\Textures\" (tested with and withozt "" ) to the Orbiter.cfg, but there are still no textures?

And the cfg file seems to be overwritten each time I run Orbiter..?

 

[n72.75]

Just to be clear, you downloaded OpenOrbiter, at the link I provided?

Are there no textures at all, or just missing planet textures?

I have this line in my Orbiter.cfg

PlanetTexDir = C:\Orbiter\Orbiter2016\Textures

 

[gattispilot]

Which D3d9 for open orbiter

 

[n72.75]

Which D3d9 for open orbiter

OpenOrbiter includes D3D9. No need to install a graphics client.

 

[Topper]

Earth looks like this:


I used
https://github.com/orbitersim/orbiter/releases
Assets->Orbiter-x86.zip

orbiter.cfg seems to be overwritten by it's original content each time I launch as scenario.

 

[n72.75]

Earth looks like this:
View attachment 32209

I used
https://github.com/orbitersim/orbiter/releases
Assets->Orbiter-x86.zip

orbiter.cfg seems to be overwritten by it's original content each time I launch as scenario.

Try adding that line to "Orbiter_NG.cfg"

I have given you bad info.

 

[Topper]

Hello, it tooks a while but now it's working.
I guess Orbiter sometimes deletes that line, but now, in the last try, it added the "; === Subdirectory locations" comment automaticly.
The line was added at buttom by me and moved was upward during launch, so maybe this sometimes not works and the line will be deleted...
Whats about the textures2 folder? can I also add those textures?
And which addon is prefered for sound? I tested Orbiter Sound which is declared to run with the beta, but the application will be terminated after installing...

; === ORBITER Master Configuration File ===
EchoAllParams = FALSE
LPadRect = 0 0 616 580

; === Subdirectory locations
PlanetTexDir = C:\Orbiter\Orbiter2016\Textures\

; === Device settings ===
DeviceIndex = 0
ModeIndex = 0
DeviceForceEnum = FALSE
NoVSync = TRUE
WindowWidth = 1200
WindowHeight = 750

; === Window positions ===
LpadScnListWidth = 142
LpadModListWidth = 219
LpadExtListWidth = 219

; === Active plugin list ===
ACTIVE_MODULES
  D3D9Client
END_MODULES

 

[n72.75]

Hello, it tooks a while but now it's working.
I guess Orbiter sometimes deletes that line, but now, in the last try, it added the "; === Subdirectory locations" comment automaticly.
The line was added at buttom by me and moved was upward during launch, so maybe this sometimes not works and the line will be deleted...
Whats about the textures2 folder? can I also add those textures?
And which addon is prefered for sound? I tested Orbiter Sound which is declared to run with the beta, but the application will be terminated after installing...

; === ORBITER Master Configuration File ===
EchoAllParams = FALSE
LPadRect = 0 0 616 580

; === Subdirectory locations
PlanetTexDir = C:\Orbiter\Orbiter2016\Textures\

; === Device settings ===
DeviceIndex = 0
ModeIndex = 0
DeviceForceEnum = FALSE
NoVSync = TRUE
WindowWidth = 1200
WindowHeight = 750

; === Window positions ===
LpadScnListWidth = 142
LpadModListWidth = 219
LpadExtListWidth = 219

; === Active plugin list ===
ACTIVE_MODULES
  D3D9Client
END_MODULES
[/
[/QUOTE]

Yeah, I think it reads in all parameters and then rewrites the config file as options are changed.

The only sound addon that works with OpenOrbiter is XRSound. Dan would need to rebuild OrbiterSound against the OO libraries.

XR sound also comes prepackaged with OO. All you have to do is activate in the modules tab.

@dbeachy1 could we sticky some kind of "info about Orbiter versions" thread. I can write something up if you want.

 

[dbeachy1]

@dbeachy1 could we sticky some kind of "info about Orbiter versions" thread. I can write something up if you want.

Sure. Feel free to write up a new thread, then shoot me a DM and I'll sticky it!

 

[gattispilot]

Very confused. In the opensource the sts2016 and my SLS fire up but do not leave the pad. MS2015 sls default works?

 

[gattispilot]

Very confused. In the opensource the sts2016 and my SLS fire up but do not leave the pad. MS2015 sls default works?

Thanks to @Max-Q they now work. He recomplied the MS2015 MFD against r90.