HowTo/Build a cab interior - Revision history

Gdennish at 04:54, 17 June 2021

2021-06-17T04:54:00Z

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	This is a linear pull rope control. Unlike the rotating controls discussed previously, this control type moves the mesh linearly along the Z axis of the attachment. It behaves as you would expect from a suspended rope - click and drag to pull, let go to release. It will spring back to it's initial position in the same manner as kind 'pulllever'.		This is a linear pull rope control. Unlike the rotating controls discussed previously, this control type moves the mesh linearly along the Z axis of the attachment. It behaves as you would expect from a suspended rope - click and drag to pull, let go to release. It will spring back to it's initial position in the same manner as kind 'pulllever'.

	[[File:Pullropetype.png\|800px]]]		[[File:Pullropetype.png\|800px]]

	horn		horn
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	}		}

	[[File:Digispeedoreference.png~~\|350px\|thumb~~\|An example of digital needles being used for pressure and speed.]]		[[File:Digispeedoreference.png\|An example of digital needles being used for pressure and speed.]]

	==firebox==		==firebox==

Gdennish at 04:52, 17 June 2021

2021-06-17T04:52:13Z

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	auto-create 1		auto-create 1
	}		}

			[[File:Digispeedoreference.png\|350px\|thumb\|An example of digital needles being used for pressure and speed.]]

	==firebox==		==firebox==

Gdennish: Clarified Digital Needles

2021-06-16T19:24:21Z

Clarified Digital Needles

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	Some locomotives use a digital readout rather than analogue dials.		Some locomotives use a digital readout rather than analogue dials.

	Trainz has two control kinds to support digital displays - one for speed units, and one for pressure units. Instead of angles of movement, these both have some font specific options to configure how the digits appear.		Trainz has two control kinds to support digital displays - one for speed units, and one for pressure units. Instead of angles of movement, these both have some font specific options to configure how the digits appear. In both cases, the Y axis of the attachment point should be pointing upward to signify the up direction of the font.

	"font" defines the typeface. For a list of valid typefaces, see the [[%22mesh-table%22_container_(interior_version)#font\|mesh-table (interior version)]] documentation. Generally this follows closely with a number of default windows font names.		"font" defines the typeface. For a list of valid typefaces, see the [[%22mesh-table%22_container_(interior_version)#font\|mesh-table (interior version)]] documentation. Generally this follows closely with a number of default windows font names.
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	"fontcolor" defines the RGB color of the text. Each value is a floating point number between 0.0 and 1.0.		"fontcolor" defines the RGB color of the text. Each value is a floating point number between 0.0 and 1.0.

			"mesh" normally would display the mesh used for the needle. In the case of digital dials, they are not used, but the tag is still required. Any mesh can be used here; using an existing needle mesh would be fine.

	===digital-dial-spd===		===digital-dial-spd===
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	An example speedometer using this kind would be declared as:		An example speedometer using this kind would be declared as:

	speedo_needle2		speedo_needle2
	{		{
	kind "digital-dial-spd"		kind "digital-dial-spd"
	att "<span style="color:red">a.digispeedo</span>"		mesh "brake_needle.im"
	font "arial"		att "<span style="color:red">a.digispeedo</span>"
	fontsize 0.01		limits 0,55
	fontcolor ~~1.0~~,~~1.0~~,~~1.0~~		font "arial"
	auto-create 1		fontsize 0.01
	}		fontcolor 196,196,246
			auto-create 1
			}

	===digital-dial-prs===		===digital-dial-prs===
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	{		{
	kind "digital-dial-prs"		kind "digital-dial-prs"
			mesh "brake_needle.im"
	att "<span style="color:red">a.trainpipe_pressure</span>"		att "<span style="color:red">a.trainpipe_pressure</span>"
			limits 0,55
	font "arial"		font "arial"
	fontsize 0.01		fontsize 0.01
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	auto-create 1		auto-create 1
	}		}


	==firebox==		==firebox==

Gdennish: /* Artwork considerations */

2020-06-10T20:57:31Z

Artwork considerations

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	There are some differences in style between the construction of an interior object and a typical trainz object.		There are some differences in style between the construction of an interior object and a typical trainz object.

	Except in very specific circumstances, there will not be more than one interior object in existence at any time, and that interior is always viewed from very close range - the user is inside it. Because of this, interiors are typically modelled with a high polygon count and with high resolution textures, to give an impressive visual feel. LOD is not used, as the user never gets far enough away from the interior for LOD techniques to have worthwhile benefit.		Except in very specific circumstances, there will not be more than one interior object in existence at any time, and that interior is always viewed from very close range - the user is inside it. Because of this, interiors are typically modelled with a high polygon count and with high resolution textures, to give an impressive visual feel. LOD is not used, as the user never gets far enough away from the interior for LOD techniques to have worthwhile benefit. However, LOD techniques may be ideal in a case of a passenger wagon with high polygon chair models.

	Trainz lights interior objects differently to map objects like buildings and other scenery - the main illumination is ambient, not directional. (A steam loco does have a directional light coming from the firebox, but a diesel or electric cab typically has no directional light inside, and relies entirely on ambient illumination).		Trainz lights interior objects differently to map objects like buildings and other scenery - the main illumination is ambient, not directional. (A steam loco does have a directional light coming from the firebox, but a diesel or electric cab typically has no directional light inside, and relies entirely on ambient illumination).

Gdennish: /* Lever */

2020-06-10T20:55:40Z

Lever

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	When adding the attachment point to the main mesh, align it so the Z axis is the axis of rotation. It is common to point the Y axis at the default position - e.g. levers in the 'off' or 'neutral' position, and needles pointing to zero. This is not strictly required, as the range of movement can be adjusted at both ends, but it provides a handy reference when creating the config file.		When adding the attachment point to the main mesh, align it so the Z axis is the axis of rotation. It is common to point the Y axis at the default position - e.g. levers in the 'off' or 'neutral' position, and needles pointing to zero. This is not strictly required, as the range of movement can be adjusted at both ends, but it provides a handy reference when creating the config file.

			[[File:BasicLeverSetup.png\|350px\|thumb\|An example of a lever being used as a signboard cover.]]

	It is worth noting that you can reuse a mesh for multiple attachments. This is particularly useful for switches, as identical appearance switches are often used repeatedly in a cab for different purposes.		It is worth noting that you can reuse a mesh for multiple attachments. This is particularly useful for switches, as identical appearance switches are often used repeatedly in a cab for different purposes.
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	Unfortunately, trains that use this type of control generally use blended and/or EP brakes, and this control uses the standard Trainz air brake, which operates in a distinctly different manner, and as a result, can feel very wrong for this control type. (See the section on scripting controls for how a better combined brake and throttle lever may be implemented).		Unfortunately, trains that use this type of control generally use blended and/or EP brakes, and this control uses the standard Trainz air brake, which operates in a distinctly different manner, and as a result, can feel very wrong for this control type. (See the section on scripting controls for how a better combined brake and throttle lever may be implemented).


	==Pull lever==		==Pull lever==

Gdennish: Added visual representation of a pull rope type

2019-11-05T20:15:37Z

Added visual representation of a pull rope type

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	This is a linear pull rope control. Unlike the rotating controls discussed previously, this control type moves the mesh linearly along the Z axis of the attachment. It behaves as you would expect from a suspended rope - click and drag to pull, let go to release. It will spring back to it's initial position in the same manner as kind 'pulllever'.		This is a linear pull rope control. Unlike the rotating controls discussed previously, this control type moves the mesh linearly along the Z axis of the attachment. It behaves as you would expect from a suspended rope - click and drag to pull, let go to release. It will spring back to it's initial position in the same manner as kind 'pulllever'.

			[[File:Pullropetype.png\|800px]]]

	horn		horn

Gdennish: /* firebox */

2019-06-18T17:39:27Z

firebox

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	'''Note: This feature does not work currently in T:ANE and TRS19.		'''Note: This feature does not work currently in T:ANE and TRS19.
	'''		'''

	You can, of course, always make your own.		You can, of course, always make your own.

Gdennish: /* firebox */

2019-06-18T17:38:50Z

firebox

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	Note: Some steam cab interior models use the firebox, fireglow and burning coal effects found in the Auran PB15 cab interior. This can cause quite severe flickering effects in some models The intensity of flickering varies on the textures used and can be attenuated by use of darker colours. The flickering can be eliminated by not using the firebox effect. The fireglow and burning coal (coal) effects are OK.		Note: Some steam cab interior models use the firebox, fireglow and burning coal effects found in the Auran PB15 cab interior. This can cause quite severe flickering effects in some models The intensity of flickering varies on the textures used and can be attenuated by use of darker colours. The flickering can be eliminated by not using the firebox effect. The fireglow and burning coal (coal) effects are OK.

			'''Note: This feature does not work currently in T:ANE and TRS19.
			'''
	You can, of course, always make your own.		You can, of course, always make your own.

Tonyhilliam at 22:58, 16 January 2018

2018-01-16T22:58:14Z

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	The main cab mesh typically consists of the interior walls, roof and floor of the cab, the control desk or stand, all furniture or other static objects visible inside the cab, and also all parts of the locomotive exterior that are visible from inside the cab - e.g. the top of any projecting nose below the cab windows. Remember to consider the sightlines out of rear windows too for visible bodywork panels - the user can move around the cab and rotate the camera to any angle. Users are not restricted to looking forward out of the front windows only.		The main cab mesh typically consists of the interior walls, roof and floor of the cab, the control desk or stand, all furniture or other static objects visible inside the cab, and also all parts of the locomotive exterior that are visible from inside the cab - e.g. the top of any projecting nose below the cab windows. Remember to consider the sightlines out of rear windows too for visible bodywork panels - the user can move around the cab and rotate the camera to any angle. Users are not restricted to looking forward out of the front windows only.


	=Artwork considerations=		=Artwork considerations=
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	The moving part of each lever, switch, gauge or dial is created as a separate mesh, which is then attached to the cab with an attachment point. (The static part, e.g. guide rails for levers, should be part of the cab mesh itself).		The moving part of each lever, switch, gauge or dial is created as a separate mesh, which is then attached to the cab with an attachment point. (The static part, e.g. guide rails for levers, should be part of the cab mesh itself).


	==Lever==		==Lever==
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	angles -0.94,0		angles -0.94,0


	====Self Lapping Brakes====		====Self Lapping Brakes====
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	In this case, there are 14 possible levels of brake application - initial at 0.25, 12 intermediate levels, and full application at 0.5. There is no restriction on the number of intermediate levels - if you are modelling a prototype brake handle with a specific number, you may create precisely that number of notches and arrange them between 0.25 and 0.5 as required.		In this case, there are 14 possible levels of brake application - initial at 0.25, 12 intermediate levels, and full application at 0.5. There is no restriction on the number of intermediate levels - if you are modelling a prototype brake handle with a specific number, you may create precisely that number of notches and arrange them between 0.25 and 0.5 as required.


	===Combined throttle brake lever===		===Combined throttle brake lever===
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	notchheight 0,0		notchheight 0,0
	}		}



	==Switch==		==Switch==
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	notchheight 0,0		notchheight 0,0
	}		}



	As 'switch' was introduced in TS2009 SP2, interiors that use kind 'switch' controls should be marked trainz-build 3.1 or later in the config.txt.		As 'switch' was introduced in TS2009 SP2, interiors that use kind 'switch' controls should be marked trainz-build 3.1 or later in the config.txt.
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	mousespeed -1		mousespeed -1
	}		}


	==needle==		==needle==
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	Creating other rotational gauges is similar - refer to the [[%22mesh-table%22_container_(interior_version)\|mesh-table (interior version)]] documentation to see all the different values that Trainz can show by default.		Creating other rotational gauges is similar - refer to the [[%22mesh-table%22_container_(interior_version)\|mesh-table (interior version)]] documentation to see all the different values that Trainz can show by default.


	==light==		==light==
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	"fontcolor" defines the RGB color of the text. Each value is a floating point number between 0.0 and 1.0.		"fontcolor" defines the RGB color of the text. Each value is a floating point number between 0.0 and 1.0.


	===digital-dial-spd===		===digital-dial-spd===
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	(Further information about this specific control to follow).		(Further information about this specific control to follow).


	Note: Some steam cab interior models use the firebox, fireglow and burning coal effects found in the Auran PB15 cab interior. This can cause quite severe flickering effects in some models The intensity of flickering varies on the textures used and can be attenuated by use of darker colours. The flickering can be eliminated by not using the firebox effect. The fireglow and burning coal (coal) effects are OK.		Note: Some steam cab interior models use the firebox, fireglow and burning coal effects found in the Auran PB15 cab interior. This can cause quite severe flickering effects in some models The intensity of flickering varies on the textures used and can be attenuated by use of darker colours. The flickering can be eliminated by not using the firebox effect. The fireglow and burning coal (coal) effects are OK.

	You can, of course, always make your own.		You can, of course, always make your own.


	=Scripting additional behaviour in a cab=		=Scripting additional behaviour in a cab=
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	-~= To Be Continued... =~-		-~= To Be Continued... =~-

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Zeldaboy14: /* Artwork considerations */

2014-12-11T03:40:11Z

Artwork considerations

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	With ambient illumination, effects such as normal and specular mapping do not have much (if any) effect. Because of this, more effort needs to be put into the diffuse texture for a cab interior than would normally be applied to Trainz objects. Drawing or baking shadows and other effects into the diffuse textures is required to produce a nice looking cab interior.		With ambient illumination, effects such as normal and specular mapping do not have much (if any) effect. Because of this, more effort needs to be put into the diffuse texture for a cab interior than would normally be applied to Trainz objects. Drawing or baking shadows and other effects into the diffuse textures is required to produce a nice looking cab interior.

			An example cab would be the [[File:PB_interior.rar]]

	=A basic config file=		=A basic config file=