FSDSxTweak - Revision history

Davenunez: /* Tool Suite */

2010-11-10T05:55:00Z

Tool Suite

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	* '''FSDSxTweak_Plugin:''' This is a plugin for FSDS. In order to facilitate the use of fsdsxtweak.exe, this tool allows for single-button-press compilation of models. It is effectively a graphical front-end to fsdsxtweak.exe, and also adds some extra housekeeping tools:		* '''FSDSxTweak_Plugin:''' This is a plugin for FSDS. In order to facilitate the use of fsdsxtweak.exe, this tool allows for single-button-press compilation of models. It is effectively a graphical front-end to fsdsxtweak.exe, and also adds some extra housekeeping tools:

	[[Image:~~fsdsxtweak_plugin_2_2~~.jpg]]		[[Image:fsdsxtweak_plugin_28.jpg]]

	* '''FSDSxTweak_Edit:''' This tool allows for easy creation and editing of the tweak files used by fsdsxtweak (KFG files). It allows for fast easy editing, and reduces errors associated with syntax errors found in hand-edited config files.		* '''FSDSxTweak_Edit:''' This tool allows for easy creation and editing of the tweak files used by fsdsxtweak (KFG files). It allows for fast easy editing, and reduces errors associated with syntax errors found in hand-edited config files.

	[[Image:~~Fsdsxtweak edit 22~~.jpg]]		[[Image:fsdsxtweak_edit_28.jpg]]

	* '''Modeldef_Edit:''' This allows you to edit the modeldef.xml file which defines animations in the model. Modeldef_edit provides a simple graphical interface for adding and editing custom animations to the model.		* '''Modeldef_Edit:''' This allows you to edit the modeldef.xml file which defines animations in the model. Modeldef_edit provides a simple graphical interface for adding and editing custom animations to the model.

Davenunez: /* Support Forum and Development Blog */

2010-11-10T05:48:31Z

Support Forum and Development Blog

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	== Support Forum and Development Blog ==		== Support Forum and Development Blog ==

	The manual (which is also included in the download) can be [http://www.cs.~~uct.ac.za~~/~~~dnunez~~/fsdsxtweak~~.pdf~~ downloaded separately].		The manual (which is also included in the download) can be [http://www.lulu.com/product/file-download/fsdsxtweak-v2-manual/6425116?productTrackingContext=search_results/search_shelf/center/1 downloaded separately].

	Support, information and tutorials can be found at the Freeflightdesign.com [http://www.aerodynamika.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=FSDSTweak FSDSxTweak Forum]. The author maintains a [http://davenunez.wordpress.com/ development blog] with updates.		Support, information and tutorials can be found at the Freeflightdesign.com [http://www.aerodynamika.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=FSDSTweak FSDSxTweak Forum]. The author maintains a [http://davenunez.wordpress.com/ development blog] with updates.

Davenunez: /* Major Features */

2010-11-10T05:46:46Z

Major Features

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	== Major Features ==		== Major Features ==

	The following major features exist in v2.7:		The following major features exist in v2.8:

	* Easily attach effects, landable platforms, carrier arroestor wires and catapults, and library objects to your models		* Easily attach effects, landable platforms, carrier arroestor wires and catapults, and library objects to your models

Davenunez: /* Tool Suite */

2010-11-10T05:46:21Z

Tool Suite

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	== Tool Suite ==		== Tool Suite ==

	The FSDSxTweak version 2.4 suite consists of four tools:		The FSDSxTweak version 2.8 suite consists of four tools:

	* '''fsdsxtweak.exe:''' All that is required to tweak models is this tool. It is command-line driven and reads plain ASCII text config (KFG) files that define the tweaks to apply.		* '''fsdsxtweak.exe:''' All that is required to tweak models is this tool. It is command-line driven and reads plain ASCII text config (KFG) files that define the tweaks to apply.

Davenunez: /* Introduction */

2010-11-10T05:46:01Z

Introduction

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	== Introduction ==		== Introduction ==

	FSDSxTweak is a freeware set of tools for Abacus Flight Simulator Design Studio version 3.5.1 and above (FSDS). They allow for editing of advanced materials and aircraft properties which FSDS does not natively support (such as bump mapping, VC self-shadowing, bloom, etc). It is currently in version 2.4. Although it is intended for use in FSDS, it can be of benefit for GMax developers also (particularly the new reference parts and modeldef_edit).		FSDSxTweak is a freeware set of tools for Abacus Flight Simulator Design Studio version 3.5.1 and above (FSDS). They allow for editing of advanced materials and aircraft properties which FSDS does not natively support (such as bump mapping, VC self-shadowing, bloom, etc). It is currently in version 2.8. Although it is intended for use in FSDS, it can be of benefit for GMax developers also (particularly the new reference parts and modeldef_edit).

	FSDSxTweak works by running the .x file generated by FSDS to generate a new .x file, which is then compiled using XtoMdl:		FSDSxTweak works by running the .x file generated by FSDS to generate a new .x file, which is then compiled using XtoMdl:

Davenunez: /* Major Features */

2009-11-29T06:29:00Z

Major Features

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	== Major Features ==		== Major Features ==

	The following major features exist in v2.4:		The following major features exist in v2.7:

			* Easily attach effects, landable platforms, carrier arroestor wires and catapults, and library objects to your models
			* Define visibility, mouserect and nocrash nodes
	* Access to all FSX material properties (Can change base colors, base specularity, add bump maps, specular maps, etc. and control bloom parameters)		* Access to all FSX material properties (Can change base colors, base specularity, add bump maps, specular maps, etc. and control bloom parameters)
	* Addition of more than a dozen new reference parts in FSDS allows for easy creation and placement of camera definitions, fuel tanks, engine locations, etc. which are written directly into the aircraft.cfg file.		* Addition of more than a dozen new reference parts in FSDS allows for easy creation and placement of camera definitions, fuel tanks, engine locations, etc. which are written directly into the aircraft.cfg file.

Davenunez: /* Downloading FSDSxTweak */

2009-07-02T01:24:47Z

Downloading FSDSxTweak

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	The latest version of FSDSxTweak can be downloaded from the follow sites:-		The latest version of FSDSxTweak can be downloaded from the follow sites:-

	* [http://davenunez.wordpress.com/2009/05/14/downloading-fsdsxtweak-now-that-avsim-is-down/]		* [http://davenunez.wordpress.com/2009/05/14/downloading-fsdsxtweak-now-that-avsim-is-down/ Developer's site]
	* [http://www.avsim.com AVSIM.com file library]		* [http://www.avsim.com AVSIM.com file library]
	* [http://www.flightsim.com Flightsim.com file library]		* [http://www.flightsim.com Flightsim.com file library]

Davenunez: /* Downloading FSDSxTweak */

2009-07-02T01:24:17Z

Downloading FSDSxTweak

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	The latest version of FSDSxTweak can be downloaded from the follow sites:-		The latest version of FSDSxTweak can be downloaded from the follow sites:-

			* [http://davenunez.wordpress.com/2009/05/14/downloading-fsdsxtweak-now-that-avsim-is-down/]
	* [http://www.avsim.com AVSIM.com file library]		* [http://www.avsim.com AVSIM.com file library]
	* [http://www.flightsim.com Flightsim.com file library]		* [http://www.flightsim.com Flightsim.com file library]

Davenunez: /* Major Features */

2009-07-02T01:23:36Z

Major Features

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	== Major Features ==		== Major Features ==

	The following major features exist in v2.3:		The following major features exist in v2.4:

	* Access to all FSX material properties (Can change base colors, add bump maps, specular maps, etc. and control bloom parameters)		* Access to all FSX material properties (Can change base colors, base specularity, add bump maps, specular maps, etc. and control bloom parameters)
	* Addition of more than a dozen new reference parts in FSDS allows for easy creation and placement of camera definitions, fuel tanks, engine locations, etc. which are written directly into the aircraft.cfg file.		* Addition of more than a dozen new reference parts in FSDS allows for easy creation and placement of camera definitions, fuel tanks, engine locations, etc. which are written directly into the aircraft.cfg file.
	* Automatic computation of gear compression to prevent 'wheels sunk into ground' problem.		* Automatic computation of gear compression to prevent 'wheels sunk into ground' problem.

Davenunez: /* Tool Suite */

2009-07-02T01:23:01Z

Tool Suite

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	== Tool Suite ==		== Tool Suite ==

	The FSDSxTweak version 2.3 suite consists of four tools:		The FSDSxTweak version 2.4 suite consists of four tools:

	* '''fsdsxtweak.exe:''' All that is required to tweak models is this tool. It is command-line driven and reads plain ASCII text config (KFG) files that define the tweaks to apply.		* '''fsdsxtweak.exe:''' All that is required to tweak models is this tool. It is command-line driven and reads plain ASCII text config (KFG) files that define the tweaks to apply.