Developers' Resource: Standards

last SG · 2010-05-26T19:40:09+00:00

Converging / Diverging tracks: Note: Due to Willis' developed of the roof at XPO station has meant to be a .rail 1;17 (Meaning the gap difference of your m...

Samuel Lee SG

OK - I made a PowerPoint presentation with my skills... Here are all the options:

Errata: 1 error found.

1) In Option 3, The second ornag box from the top should say: "<Trainset Number> [<Advert>]" instead of "<Trainset Number>; <Advert>".

Damn cute lah u, need to use Powerpoint just for that!? Still got "A 2010 Graphical Production by and JoeyFoo" somemore......!!??

Edited: Why not include each options pros and cons??

Bryanwee1 SG

I dunno whether is it suitable to ask this question here or not:

How to converge and diverge when approaching a station or leaving a station?

SMRT/SBS Transit SG

Not too sure...have to ask one of the moderators,preferably willischong.

Bryanwee1 SG

Not too sure...have to ask one of the moderators,preferably willischong.

I think I will ask Samuel via MSN chat tonight.

Samuel Lee SG

I think I will ask Samuel via MSN chat tonight.

Lol! I think u got some of the EWL routes or even NSL released version. All these should be sufficient to do the converge / diverge. Like how u do the crossovers.

.Rail 1;X

Dont forget to use .curve X to turn the track with a curve. (And remember to .curve -X in order to "restore" the curve turned, or else the alignment gone)

Nickgoh45 SG

May I ask: Run1.wav and Run2.wav belong to which of the following:

I'm asking this because Routebuilder throws me all of this and I do not know which want to use for Run1.wav and Run2.wav

Samuel Lee SG

A serious NOTE to ALL train advertisement makers (By Jian Rong and Samuel Lee):

While you have the imagination creativity, certain points must be taken note of IF you want to release an advert train.

1: Common sense / knowledge rule.

Obviously, the advertisement will NOT remove the trainset number and the operator's logo (I have seen an advert that removes all SMRT logo!) Failure to comply this rule will get their advertisement links removed.

Reason: Since you're applying the advertisement on an SMRT train, there must at least a few logos that are visible.

2: Patch rule.

Obviously, the developers / other users here post patches of a project for various reasons. Please apply all patches before doing your advert (With the obvious exception of advertisement patch). Only in a case where your advertisement is already released but the patch is work in progress by some other people, the link will not be removed and this rule does not apply.

Notes to creators:

1. For links that are not removed, please try and patch them (if there's any patch released) within 1 month of the release date. If they are not patched within 1 month, your advertisement link will be deemed outdated until the patch is done.

2. Try to make the patch compatible for the advertisement train as well, unless it is a general patch that is applicable to all variants of a train. Failure to comply with this rule will also get the advertisement removed.

Elaboration on Rule 1:

Some of them includes (Not complete yet):

1: SMRT logos standards. (Mentioned by Flip in some other threads)

SMRT Logos, all can be covered, except the one at the head and tail, and the end carriages side, near to the head/tail.

Which means, a total of 6 SMRT Logos would not be covered.

2: All trains should have a trainset number.

E.g. 131-132

By the way, I know certain details might not be that obvious, and once we have learnt the facts, we will strive to correct it at our free time. (And hence a patch is needed)

Note: These rules DO NOT apply to un-released ads / advert competition.

I know it is quite harsh, but please be understanding with me and my co-developer, Jian Rong for doing 7 C151 train patches recently. (I do the trainset number while he edits the reflective images)

If in doubt, feel free to contact me via PM.

yellowflip999 SG

+ video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TrlHjMV7Sb8

There you have it, SMRT logo covered on ex-Sony Bravia advert trains.

IMAGE: jcqh, VIDEO: ongyouyuan

FSJZ SG

Should we make it mandatory on each route that we add a buffer to the end of the rails? The buffer is not visible but can stop the train at the end of the rails to prevent it from derailing or "flying" off the end. The command to add is:

2075,

.railend 0

.buffer 0 (or the index of any rails)

Should we also add an additional buffer object like 25m before the end? I can pass you the files if needed.

Samuel Lee SG

2075,

.railend 0

.buffer 0 (or the index of any rails)

Should we also add an additional buffer object like 25m before the end? I can pass you the files if needed.

Oh well, I thought that cannot .railend 0 or an error will prompt?

Actually if that is feasible, it will be great as we know the overrun in Pasir Ris is only 265m and forget about the curves, it will automatically spawn another 600m or so after PSR which is super unrealistic.

FSJZ SG

Oh well, I thought that cannot .railend 0 or an error will prompt?

The .railend 0 command is fake. I know it is wrong, but I don't care.

No, I mean that at the end of the route, like for the PSR-BGS pre-release route, you can put a buffer command there, and then any train that tries to speed off the end of the ramp will just be stopped. Try it for yourself and see. Just add in the command .buffer 0 at the end of the route, right at the last distance or whatever.

Edit: My route got no BUG, only BGS. Even though I call it a pre-release, it is more like a release candidate, minus the remaining stations to be implemented and some station objects / scenery.

yellowflip999 SG

There is already an auto generated buffer before reaching to the skies. (or whatever thing) Please download the latest version of openBVE to experience this feature.

joeyfjj SG

The .railend 0 command is fake. I know it is wrong, but I don't care.

No, I mean that at the end of the route, like for the PSR-BUG pre-release route, you can put a buffer command there, and then any train that tries to speed off the end of the ramp will just be stopped. Try it for yourself and see. Just add in the command .buffer 0 at the end of the route, right at the last distance or whatever.

Use .wallend 0 to end all "walls" on the rail '0'

FSJZ SG

There is already an auto generated buffer before reaching to the skies. (or whatever thing) Please download the latest version of openBVE to experience this feature.

Really, so there is an auto-generated buffer at the end of the route? Version 1.2.6.3?

joeyfjj SG

Really, so there is an auto-generated buffer at the end of the route? Version 1.2.6.3?

Since version 1.2.5.0.

v1.2.5.0 (2010-01-24) ● Simulation
The player's train now derails when passing the end of the track.

Samuel Lee SG

Use .wallend 0 to end all "walls" on the rail '0'

Whats the point of that when

1: The tracks still lie down there

2: Even if I change the track to nothing (Plain empty csv file), will the train derail?

FSJZ SG

Whats the point of that when

1: The tracks still lie down there

2: Even if I change the track to nothing (Plain empty csv file), will the train derail?

I think you have to use .railend function (I doubt there is one). Something like .railend 0 (rail index);1(rail type).

joeyfjj SG

Whats the point of that when

1: The tracks still lie down there

2: Even if I change the track to nothing (Plain empty csv file), will the train derail?

2) With an empty text file used as the railtype, openBVE still detects the rail as existant, only it is not visible to us. Add a .buffer together with the null rail for the correct effect.

Samuel Lee SG

I think you have to use .railend function (I doubt there is one). Something like .railend 0 (rail index);1(rail type).

There is a .railend for index higher than 0 (Meaning non main line, such as crossovers). Just there is no .railend 0. WTH! Arggh!!!

FSJZ SG

There is a .railend for index higher than 0 (Meaning non main line, such as crossovers). Just there is no .railend 0. WTH! Arggh!!!

I agree with Joey. Use null rail and it will extend forever but put a buffer there to prevent the users from discovering it. BTW, then how do all the current routes end their tracks?

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