Re: [Flightgear-devel] Key Bindings
>>> Vic, I think you missed a key line in my original email <<< Guilty as charged M'lud. -- Symantec Endpoint Protection 12 positioned as A LEADER in The Forrester Wave(TM): Endpoint Security, Q1 2013 and "remains a good choice" in the endpoint security space. For insight on selecting the right partner to tackle endpoint security challenges, access the full report. http://p.sf.net/sfu/symantec-dev2dev ___ Flightgear-devel mailing list Flightgear-devel@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/flightgear-devel
Re: [Flightgear-devel] Key Bindings
James said, 'What I'd like to see is the entire 'Ctrl' (Command on Mac) space reserved for GUI functions, like a normal application - Ctrl-Q for quit, Ctrl-M for map dialog, Ctrl-A for autopilot dialog, Ctrl-R for replay dialog (or radios dialog :) - then have a complete discussion about which key-bindings make sense on the main keyboard. This is basically a usability discussion, so everyone will have strong opinions :) Hi James, Personally, I use 'ctrl' a lot when making my own shortcuts (outside FG). I'm sure I can't be the only Mac user to do this. An example: If you were to allocate 'ctrl+s' to a common FG function, using 'ctrl+s' sends my Mac to 'Sleep' wether I am using an application or not. Perhaps it would be better to go with the 'cmd' key on Macs. I think removing old, out of date functions to make room for up to date ones is a good idea though. Cheers, Vic -- Everyone hates slow websites. So do we. Make your web apps faster with AppDynamics Download AppDynamics Lite for free today: http://p.sf.net/sfu/appdyn_d2d_feb ___ Flightgear-devel mailing list Flightgear-devel@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/flightgear-devel
Re: [Flightgear-devel] FlightGear branch
I'm sure someone will put me straight if I am talking rubbish, but aren't you using a sledgehammer to crack a nut here? There are only 6 .xml files which contain these 'global' settings: Models/Airport/Jetway/jetway-737-ba.xml Models/Airport/Jetway/jetway-747-ba.xml Models/Airport/Jetway/jetway-a320-ba.xml Models/Airport/Jetway/jetway-movable-2.xml Models/Airport/Jetway/jetway-movable-3.xml Models/Airport/Jetway/jetway-movable.xml Wouldn't it be more sensible to ask their author (Skyop) to change them? Vic -- Live Security Virtual Conference Exclusive live event will cover all the ways today's security and threat landscape has changed and how IT managers can respond. Discussions will include endpoint security, mobile security and the latest in malware threats. http://www.accelacomm.com/jaw/sfrnl04242012/114/50122263/ ___ Flightgear-devel mailing list Flightgear-devel@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/flightgear-devel
[Flightgear-devel] www.whenthunderrolled.com
Hi All, I received this today. It is a commercial venture, so I don't feel inclined to contribute directly. Has anyone else been contacted by them? This bit >>> keep between us of course <<< made me feel like a child being groomed for nefarious reasons. Cheers, Vic Hi Vic, We know it might be a long shot, but figured why not at least reach out. Please keep between us of course, but would you ever have an interest in supporting/contributing some of your models to this historical project designed to replicate the experiences of a decorated fighter pilot? We have partnered with other individuals from the FlightGear community already and it has been a great experience. Let me know your thoughts when you can and you can read more about the project at... Read more here: www.whenthunderrolled.com Thanks for your time and consideration. Regards, Steve-- Live Security Virtual Conference Exclusive live event will cover all the ways today's security and threat landscape has changed and how IT managers can respond. Discussions will include endpoint security, mobile security and the latest in malware threats. http://www.accelacomm.com/jaw/sfrnl04242012/114/50122263/___ Flightgear-devel mailing list Flightgear-devel@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/flightgear-devel
Re: [Flightgear-devel] An empassioned plea
>>> Bj?rn Kesten said, I don't want no friggin' wizard to tell me what I can or can't do... ;) <<< Is this a wind-up, or what. How can a simple request for developers to optimise their coding on new improvements end up with statements like this? I was hoping this thread had served it's purpose and could now be allowed to rest in peace. Vic -- Live Security Virtual Conference Exclusive live event will cover all the ways today's security and threat landscape has changed and how IT managers can respond. Discussions will include endpoint security, mobile security and the latest in malware threats. http://www.accelacomm.com/jaw/sfrnl04242012/114/50122263/ ___ Flightgear-devel mailing list Flightgear-devel@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/flightgear-devel
Re: [Flightgear-devel] An empassioned plea
>>> Bj?rn Kesten said, "Can we just settle for a general "do as much performance optimization as feasible" approach?" <<< This is pretty much what I was asking for in the first place. It still applies. I didn't intend to start a war about who could afford what computer etc, I just wanted devs to be aware that the average FG user cannot use many of the advancements unless their system is super-up-to-date, or the dev's enhancement machinations are optimised. Vic -- Live Security Virtual Conference Exclusive live event will cover all the ways today's security and threat landscape has changed and how IT managers can respond. Discussions will include endpoint security, mobile security and the latest in malware threats. http://www.accelacomm.com/jaw/sfrnl04242012/114/50122263/ ___ Flightgear-devel mailing list Flightgear-devel@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/flightgear-devel
Re: [Flightgear-devel] An empassioned plea
>>> Personally, I'd build the best white-box machine I could afford and throw >>> Linux on it. <<< Hi Gene, Once again the point is being missed. Things like food and shelter are higher up the finances queue than another computer set-up. Those of you who can afford such luxuries might like to have a thought for the rest of the world, which is still paying the price for what a few greedy bankers have done to world economics. My other half moans enough about the time I spend on this "Silly Game" as it is. Imagine what would happen if I bought another computer just for FG. Cheers, Vic-- For Developers, A Lot Can Happen In A Second. Boundary is the first to Know...and Tell You. Monitor Your Applications in Ultra-Fine Resolution. Try it FREE! http://p.sf.net/sfu/Boundary-d2dvs2 ___ Flightgear-devel mailing list Flightgear-devel@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/flightgear-devel
Re: [Flightgear-devel] An empassioned plea
>>> a Mac Pro can get periodic upgrades just like any other PC or Linux box. <<< As I hinted before Gene, those of us on limited budgets can't really justify the spend for a Mac Pro. Erik, You are forgiven :0) James, I think you have an advantage in that you run Linux on your Mac, so you can utilise the best of both worlds. I think this topic has been spent now. Thanks for all your replies. I shall just have to go on choosing which special effect to have switched on on any particular flight. Best regards, Vic p.s. Really looking forward to Rembrant (if it will run on my ancient hardware).-- For Developers, A Lot Can Happen In A Second. Boundary is the first to Know...and Tell You. Monitor Your Applications in Ultra-Fine Resolution. Try it FREE! http://p.sf.net/sfu/Boundary-d2dvs2___ Flightgear-devel mailing list Flightgear-devel@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/flightgear-devel
Re: [Flightgear-devel] An empassioned plea
>>> Erik said, "Advances in quality always requires more resources. Period. If your hardware doesn't support it, bad for you but be grateful FlightGear at least provides an option to turn to less nifty rendering." <<< I don't want to appear unappreciative, but for the last 3 releases I have been in danger of being left behind unless I update my computer. I have discussed this with Tat, and he has managed somehow (I don't even understand what most developers are talking about) to make each new release work on my machine. I have a 3 year old iMac running OS X 10.6. I don't consider this to be a decrepit old monster, but I do admit it needs a bit more Ram (which I will purchase as and when my pension allows). Sorry for causing such a volatile reaction. I was only asking for those who know how to to optimise as much as possible. Cheers, Vic-- For Developers, A Lot Can Happen In A Second. Boundary is the first to Know...and Tell You. Monitor Your Applications in Ultra-Fine Resolution. Try it FREE! http://p.sf.net/sfu/Boundary-d2dvs2___ Flightgear-devel mailing list Flightgear-devel@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/flightgear-devel
Re: [Flightgear-devel] An empassioned plea
> >>> It's probably not so much about memory consuming but more about resource > consuming. But be assured that most new options are easily turned off. <<< Sorry, but I think the point is being missed here. Where is the sense in making very impressive advancements to FG, if the average user has to turn most of them off in order to get a usable fps. Vic -- Better than sec? Nothing is better than sec when it comes to monitoring Big Data applications. Try Boundary one-second resolution app monitoring today. Free. http://p.sf.net/sfu/Boundary-dev2dev ___ Flightgear-devel mailing list Flightgear-devel@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/flightgear-devel
[Flightgear-devel] An empassioned plea
Hi, More and more, the FG forums are showing that the most recent improvements, added to the existing code, are too memory consuming for operation on anything less than a high powered, up-to-date, well equipped computer. Though I, and probably most other FG users, am delighted that improvements from your efforts continue at such a rate, can I please ask the hard-core developers to give some thought to making the current set of bells and whistles more memory friendly. There is little more frustrating than to read about the marvellous additions, but then being unable to run them without FG slowing down to unusable levels. There is only so much users can do to keep their computers as up-to-date as possible, but simple things like the lack of funds can easily put a limit on that. Please consider having a concerted effort towards making FG less memory hungry. Best regards, Vic -- For Developers, A Lot Can Happen In A Second. Boundary is the first to Know...and Tell You. Monitor Your Applications in Ultra-Fine Resolution. Try it FREE! http://p.sf.net/sfu/Boundary-d2dvs2 ___ Flightgear-devel mailing list Flightgear-devel@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/flightgear-devel
Re: [Flightgear-devel] Sun & Light placement
Hi All, Thanks for the astronomy lesson. I will try to not ask any more silly questions. Durk's explanation illustrated the point so well that even I could understand it. :0) Mind you, the information you have all given me means any Country Music or Cowboy films, which refer to the Sun setting in the West, will have to be seasonably adjusted in future. Coming back to my item 1 though: http://i.imgur.com/N9wDU.png As shown in this picture, I am facing 350º (almost due North), at 0915 hrs, but the light source is coming from the left (West). Now let's see if this one can be explained by my ignorance. Cheers, Vic-- Get a FREE DOWNLOAD! and learn more about uberSVN rich system, user administration capabilities and model configuration. Take the hassle out of deploying and managing Subversion and the tools developers use with it. http://p.sf.net/sfu/wandisco-d2d-2___ Flightgear-devel mailing list Flightgear-devel@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/flightgear-devel
[Flightgear-devel] Sun & Light placement
Hi All, I am not blaming this on the new V 2.4.0, because this problem existed before. I didn't want to distract anyone working on the new release. 1. I have noticed, that when at EGKA the light is showing from the wrong direction. This pic was taken at 0915 today: http://i.imgur.com/N9wDU.png 2. At dusk, the Sun shows at 290º. This can't be correct as EGKA is at 50.50º north. I would expect the Sun to be below 270º. http://i.imgur.com/cd9Ub.png Is this a known fault, or should I raise it on the bug tracker? Cheers, Vic -- Get a FREE DOWNLOAD! and learn more about uberSVN rich system, user administration capabilities and model configuration. Take the hassle out of deploying and managing Subversion and the tools developers use with it. http://p.sf.net/sfu/wandisco-d2d-2 ___ Flightgear-devel mailing list Flightgear-devel@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/flightgear-devel
Re: [Flightgear-devel] Scenery models
>>> Jon Stockill wrote: I've recently hacked together a script to run some checks over the models in the scenery database looking for common problems. So far it's looking for missing textures, and textures with the wrong dimensions. The output can be found here: http://scenemodels.flightgear.org/sceneryfaults.logHi Jon, <<< Excellent job on that script. I just checked and found the reports end part way through MY models. I hope my models are not the cause. :-) Incidentally, for anyone who models in SketchUp, there is a new version of the Skp to .ac exporter, which exports with single-sided faces. I am told this can ease the rendering burden in FG. Exporter available from : http://vicmar.weebly.com/downloads.html Cheers Vic-- Magic Quadrant for Content-Aware Data Loss Prevention Research study explores the data loss prevention market. Includes in-depth analysis on the changes within the DLP market, and the criteria used to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of these DLP solutions. http://www.accelacomm.com/jaw/sfnl/114/51385063/___ Flightgear-devel mailing list Flightgear-devel@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/flightgear-devel
[Flightgear-devel] Subject: Exporting .ac files from Blender
Hi Andrew, I think you are going too deep. The problem happens when you import the file. The textures are not imported with it. The same applies if you import to Blender with the intention of exporting it to a third party application like Sketchup. The textures are lost, though plain colours are imported. You must re-texture the completed model before you export to .ac. Hope that helps, Vic-- Download Intel® Parallel Studio Eval Try the new software tools for yourself. Speed compiling, find bugs proactively, and fine-tune applications for parallel performance. See why Intel Parallel Studio got high marks during beta. http://p.sf.net/sfu/intel-sw-dev___ Flightgear-devel mailing list Flightgear-devel@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/flightgear-devel
Re: [Flightgear-devel] Proposed new set of splash screens
>>> That all depends on the font license. Commercial font licenses can and do dictate how the font can be used. Best to use free (libre) fonts where possible to avoid the problem totally I expect...<<< Surely, what is being presented is an image. There is no need for whoever sees the image to have the font in his computer. Or am I missing the point here? Vic -- Download Intel® Parallel Studio Eval Try the new software tools for yourself. Speed compiling, find bugs proactively, and fine-tune applications for parallel performance. See why Intel Parallel Studio got high marks during beta. http://p.sf.net/sfu/intel-sw-dev ___ Flightgear-devel mailing list Flightgear-devel@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/flightgear-devel
Re: [Flightgear-devel] Proposed new set of splash screens
Hi Erik, I think the proposed splash screens are excellent except for http://home.telfort.nl/sp004798/emh/Splash3.png 2 things just don't seem right: 1. The rain/snow, which we FG users know is brilliant, might give the impression of a poor quality picture. 2. Because of the angle the pic was taken from, it looks as if there is a floating engine in front of the front undercarriage. Just my personal view, no insult intended. Best regards, Vic-- Download Intel® Parallel Studio Eval Try the new software tools for yourself. Speed compiling, find bugs proactively, and fine-tune applications for parallel performance. See why Intel Parallel Studio got high marks during beta. http://p.sf.net/sfu/intel-sw-dev___ Flightgear-devel mailing list Flightgear-devel@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/flightgear-devel
[Flightgear-devel] winner Softonic Awards 2009
Hi, >>>Curt said "maybe I should post their banner and link so we get more votes for the free car? :-)" <<< I read the following to mean their voters entered a draw for the car. >>>From October 6th, 2009 until November 30th, 2009 all Softonic users were able to vote for their favourite candidate and enter a draw to win a fantastic car.<<< Vic -- The Planet: dedicated and managed hosting, cloud storage, colocation Stay online with enterprise data centers and the best network in the business Choose flexible plans and management services without long-term contracts Personal 24x7 support from experience hosting pros just a phone call away. http://p.sf.net/sfu/theplanet-com ___ Flightgear-devel mailing list Flightgear-devel@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/flightgear-devel
Re: [Flightgear-devel] Flight Pro Sim Statement
I hate to be the one to shout about bad English, but FlightGear is either 'Free', or you can download it 'for nothing'. Please don't say 'for free'. Cheers, Vic -- Return on Information: Google Enterprise Search pays you back Get the facts. http://p.sf.net/sfu/google-dev2dev ___ Flightgear-devel mailing list Flightgear-devel@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/flightgear-devel
[Flightgear-devel] Re;Emission animation broken?
>>>Are you referring to the ambient material changes ? <<< I don't think so. I am trying to use particular seconds to switch illuminations on or off. Would it help if I showed the actual code I am using? Vic -- Crystal Reports - New Free Runtime and 30 Day Trial Check out the new simplified licensing option that enables unlimited royalty-free distribution of the report engine for externally facing server and web deployment. http://p.sf.net/sfu/businessobjects ___ Flightgear-devel mailing list Flightgear-devel@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/flightgear-devel
[Flightgear-devel] "Emission animation broken?"
Hi All, Is there any work being done to fix the lack of 'Emission Animation'? Currently, to test any animated models which use "/sim/time/utc/ second", I have to resort to version 1.0.0. In view of the way things are being changed as FG progresses, it would be a shame if this previously available asset were to be left behind. Best regards, Vic-- Crystal Reports - New Free Runtime and 30 Day Trial Check out the new simplified licensing option that enables unlimited royalty-free distribution of the report engine for externally facing server and web deployment. http://p.sf.net/sfu/businessobjects___ Flightgear-devel mailing list Flightgear-devel@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/flightgear-devel
