Any interest in AFP->AFPD converter
 

Anyone interested in an AFP to AFPD scenery converter?
How about a Reflex to AFPD converter?

Note that they are not done. Just wondering if I should continue on down this path. It'll basically automate everything (including converting jpg's to bmp's, setting correct lighting, etc...)

-Mark

RE: Any interest in AFP->AFPD converter
 

I would LOVE it!!

I tried several of the older sceneries in AFPD and tried converting the lighting, but just couldn't quite get it correct!

I think this tool would be AWESOME!

RE: Any interest in AFP->AFPD converter
 

YEP I WANT ONE PLZ
AS THERE IS A COUPLE OF SCENERYS IVE TRIED TO CONVERT BUT WONT HAVE IT. (where do we get this tool.)
also the reflex converter as thay are harder to convert to AFPD. If the converter for reflex is cpano ive already got but cant get it to run.

Regards Dave.:D

RE: Any interest in AFP->AFPD converter
 

The Reflex converter that I'm working on does use CPANO, but automates all of the tasks you would have to do. This includes resizing the pano image, file conversion, command line stuff, thumbnail creation, etc...

Right now I'm currently working on the AFP to AFPD converter and am almost done. It does quite a bit already. The only real thing left is to see how I can automate fixing the lighting. I also need to test it on different downloads since everyone kind of does their own thing when the package their scenery together. I might have something by tomorrow.

-Mark

RE: Any interest in AFP->AFPD converter
 

Thanks

It took me about 2wks messing with the geo files in afp but with a little help i mastered it and converted a number of afps to afpds,
but for a few ie take both LIGHT_ AMBIENT UP TO 0 0.099 0.99 0.99 top an lower lines.

the hardest are the reflex scens.Im blowed if i can get that cpano to run ill have another go tommorow.


regards Dave:D

RE: Any interest in AFP->AFPD converter
 

Below are some more screenshots. The 1st screenshot is the utility after it converted a scene. The 2nd shot is the converted scene in AFPD. Both show my very 1st successful automated conversion of an AFP scene (MZH_Plankstadt) to work in AFPD. Here's how it'll work when I let others use it:

1. Download the scenery file and unzip it into a directory somewhere.
2. Launch the converter utility.
3. Click the Browse button (see screenshot) and browse to the directory I unpacked the AFP files.
4. Click the Convert button.
5. Enjoy your new scenery.

Total conversion time took about 5 seconds (not counting the time to download the scenery).

I'll test with more downloads tomorrow (since 1 download is hardly a good test case). If all goes well, I'll put it up for everyone to use.

RE: Any interest in AFP->AFPD converter
 

I would be happy to beta test for you...done it for many other software packages and work as a computer geek, er. umm.. I mean tech;)

RE: Any interest in AFP->AFPD converter
 

CODE
Lets hope your testing goes well itl be a bonus if sucesseful.

nice one. an thanks.

Regards Dave.

RE: Any interest in AFP->AFPD converter
 

Guess what! Testing was very successful. I tried it on 3 different scenes. 1 was photo realistic (the indoor screen you see attached) and the other 2 were actual 3D scenes (the forestwinter one that you see is quite cool). So, since it looks like everything is converting quite nicely, I'll release it to the community sometime tomorrow and then start working on the Reflex XTR converter.

P.S. It took me about 5 minutes total to download convert and test all 3 scenes. Talk about a time saver.

RE: Any interest in AFP->AFPD converter
 

Hi Mark,

great job. This will make it very easy for all users who are not so familiar with that internal stuff.
I want to ask you to include also the original readme file, which contains the author's information.

Btw, the guy with bermuda shorts in the winter scenery is me :D

Regards
Rodeo
www.rodeo.onlinehome.de


PS: I just tink about the light sources. You can automatically insert a standard light (usually from above).
But in many foto sceneries the position of the sun is clearly visible. To make a perfect scenery the light direction has to be adjusted to this position. It took me some time to do this manually in the AFPD heliteam scenery.

RE: Any interest in AFP->AFPD converter
 

Thanks for doing this.

Now how about one for CPANO!

RE: Any interest in AFP->AFPD converter
 

Hi CODEY
LOOKING GREAT M8 "CANT WAIT"
Many thanks

Regards Dave:D:D:D

RE: Any interest in AFP->AFPD converter
 

rc-rodeo,

Actually, I just plan on releasing the utility itself, not any sceneries. It'll be up to the invidividual to actually go out and download the sceneries. The screenshots I show are just results of my automated conversion.

As far as fixing the lighting, you read my mind. That's exactly what the code does. It just removes any lighting and places a light overhead. So far it's worked for every scene I've downloaded.

I have 2 appointments today which means I won't get back to the code until about 1:00 PST. I have to make a quick change in the code and then I'll set it free.

-Mark

RE: Any interest in AFP->AFPD converter
 

i download your util...[&o]... code punk!!!!!!!!! JUST FOR SEE i am curious ;)!!!!!! and it can not open it at all can not see the window and did not install[X(]? said error debug commun language runtime:eek:

id processus-0xecc(3788), id tread=0xddc(3548)

i have xp pro french sp1


.net framework is installed

is it because AFPD is not installed?[:o]

ty

RE: Any interest in AFP->AFPD converter
 

Yeah, if AFPD is not installed you're bound to run into some problems at start up since I do a registry check for the AFPD path. Note also that the error checking is non-existent right there.

Once I get the thing working, I'll add some error checking so people know why something doesn't work the way it's supposed to.

RE: Any interest in AFP->AFPD converter
 

thanks buddy i had a scarry[:-] time i am too curious lolllllllllll

can t wait to have my sim
cya

RE: Any interest in AFP->AFPD converter
 

Hi Codepunk...

I get the error "mscorwks.dll could not be loaded" ...

I have both .net framework and the above dll


cheers
Papa Sharptooth

Bouncing about the living room, my then three year old grandson declared himself "a kangaroo".
"If you're a Kangaroo, what is Grampie", I ask.
His reply: "you a dinosaur"

RE: Any interest in AFP->AFPD converter
 

What version of the Framework do you have? I believe this is built with 1.1.

-Mark

RE: Any interest in AFP->AFPD converter
 

yep 1.1[&:]:)

RE: Any interest in AFP->AFPD converter
 

Hi Mark...I have 1.1

cheers
Papa Sharptooth

Bouncing about the living room, my then three year old grandson declared himself "a kangaroo".
"If you're a Kangaroo, what is Grampie", I ask.
His reply: "you a dinosaur"

RE: Any interest in AFP->AFPD converter
 

astroflyer2:

The new version is at: [link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/Get_the_Reflex_and_AFP_conversion_tool_for_AFPD_he re/m_2699790/tm.htm]http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/Get_the_Reflex_and_AFP_conversion_tool_for_AFPD_he re/m_2699790/tm.htm[/link]

Someone had the same problem and they just reinstalled .NET 1.1 and it worked for them. The link to get it is in the thread linked above.

RE: Any interest in AFP->AFPD converter
 

Yes, I saw your post in another thread and downloaded and re-installed ver. 1.1. this morning. It now works perfectly!

You sir are DA MAN!!!

amazing utility that does in seconds what took a lot of time manually! Many thanks!

cheers
Papa Sharptooth

Bouncing about the living room, my then three year old grandson declared himself "a kangaroo".
"If you're a Kangaroo, what is Grampie", I ask.
His reply: "you a dinosaur"

RE: Any interest in AFP->AFPD converter
 

Just one minor complaint codepunk....you need to change the name to converter/creator!

simply placing a new panorama in a folder and running your program creates all the files necessary to run a new scenery...but I'm sure you knew that!!

Very valuable to those of us who want to create our own flying sites!!!!

can't thank you enough for this excelent utility!

cheers
Papa Sharptooth

Bouncing about the living room, my then three year old grandson declared himself "a kangaroo".
"If you're a Kangaroo, what is Grampie", I ask.
His reply: "you a dinosaur"

RE: Any interest in AFP->AFPD converter
 

hi codepunk;)[8D]


for the reflex air planes ( there are great) is a procedure (way) to putt in AFPD ?:eek:

cya
François[&:]