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Converting the Jaguar to AI

Posted: 10 Apr 2008, 13:05
by fmansam
uM IM AFTER HELP AGAIN GENTS....!!

what a surprise i hear you say....... :$

im trying to convert the alphasim freeware jag to AI!1 has anyone done this or have they got and ideas how to do it...!!

i have converted a few planes before, but this little blighter is a pain......


cheers in advance :prayer: :prayer: :thumbsup:

Neil

Re: Converting the Jaguar to AI

Posted: 10 Apr 2008, 13:07
by DaveB
Hi Neil :)

What's it not doing mate?? Can't see any reason for it not to work :think:

ATB

DaveB :tab:

Re: Converting the Jaguar to AI

Posted: 10 Apr 2008, 13:09
by fmansam
I have tried everything, changing the sim file etc....
i have copied others i have converted but alas still no appearance.... bit of a bugger to be honest...
i thought it was me messing up the ttools side, but i get other a/c to appear no problem!!

:dunno: :dunno:

Neil

Re: Converting the Jaguar to AI

Posted: 10 Apr 2008, 13:15
by DaveB
Hmm..

I don't have the freeware Alpha Jag loaded anymore so the only thing I can suggest is that you check your cfg entries and check em again just to make sure that they reflect what you're putting in Ttools. I've made this cock-up a few times before and it's taken me ages to sort out what ended up to be.. finger trouble :roll:

Keep at it and let us know how you get on ;-)

ATB

DaveB :tab:

Re: Converting the Jaguar to AI

Posted: 10 Apr 2008, 13:17
by fmansam
i have looked mate.... :brick: :brick: :'(

is it possible for me to send you the A/C config file to look over ?


cheers

neil

Re: Converting the Jaguar to AI

Posted: 10 Apr 2008, 13:19
by Garry Russell
One of the hardest to spot is a stray space at the beginning or end of a vital filename.the name looks OK but......

I've had that before stopping models or paints reading.

Funny when spotted it's usually obvious....but not before....if you follow. :brick:

Basically I'm suggesting to check out the simple things first :)

Which echos what Dave is suggesting

Garry

Re: Converting the Jaguar to AI

Posted: 10 Apr 2008, 13:22
by fmansam
im just going over it all again.....

cheers for your advice gents......

Re: Converting the Jaguar to AI

Posted: 10 Apr 2008, 13:44
by fmansam
GONNA CRY LOL.....

tried it, still not working.....

this is the entry from the config file...what would you or should i change to get it to work?

[fltsim.0]
title=Jag-GR1
sim=Jag-GR1
model=gr1
panel=
sound=
texture=gr1
atc_id_enable=1
atc_id=XX955
ui_manufacturer=ALPHA
ui_type=Sepecat Jaguar
ui_variation=GR1. 54 Sqn. c.1985.
kb_checklists=Jaguar_check
kb_reference=Jaguar_ref
description=© ALPHA Simulations 2003\n\nProduced to meet a joint Anglo-French requirement in 1965 for a dual-role advanced/operational trainer and tactical support aircraft. The RAF variant entered service in 1973 and has since been transformed into a highly potent fighter-bomber, having participated extensively in the First Gulf War, subsequently being involved in many operations in the Balkans and most recently the Second Gulf War.The RAF's Jaguar fleet has recently undergone a major upgrade programme and been designated as the Jaguar GR3.\nThe RAF has 4 Jaguar squadrons. Nos 6, 41, 54 and 16(R), all based at RAF Coltishall.
atc_id_color=0000000000
visual_damage=0

Re: Converting the Jaguar to AI

Posted: 10 Apr 2008, 14:07
by DaveB
Hi Neil..

Well.. I can't see anything obvious from that entry. Do you actually fly this model yourself or is it specifically for AI?? I usually cheat a bit with my AI in that I duplicate the model and rename the title and UI Manufacturer to reflect it's AI. It doubles the aircraft in some cases but is handy for keeping them separate. My system can't handle full versions with panels so I make AI versions which also allows me to convert the AI textures to DXT3 and keep the good stuff for the aircraft I fly. None of this however, would make any difference to what is posted above. As long as your Ttools entry reads AC#1,400,"Jag-GR1" (as an example).. it should be working mate :dunno:

Clutching at straws a bit here but would the hyphen make any difference?? Been so long since I've fiddled, I can't remember now :roll: Try renaming the title to title=Jag GR1 and likewise the line in Ttools. This probably won't work but I'm running out of ideas :think:

ATB

DaveB :tab:

Re: Converting the Jaguar to AI

Posted: 10 Apr 2008, 14:11
by fmansam
Cheers Dave

i have duplicated the whole file, for the same reasons as you pretty much....
i dont like flying the a/c as i thinks its poorly outdated, and im praying :prayer: :prayer: that some one will release a lovely model of this under modelled baby!

however....i will have another bash.....
i dont want this to defeat me, but hey....!!


again many thanks

Neil