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Tutorial How to write a Game Plugin for SimTools 1.0 - API documentation

Discussion in 'SimTools Plugins' started by yobuddy, Aug 6, 2013.

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  1. siemenson

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    Good work, benifit a lot, Thank you.
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    Thanks @yobuddy for the tutorial.
    I am starting an UDP plugin, and better at C++ coding than VB, but finding my way.
    One missing information in your tutorial is the specs for the LFS data you decypher in your code. I found them here (end of the file, search for OutSim). It helped me a lot to understand how you convert the game data into SimTools data.
    Nelson.
    NelsonB, Dec 2, 2016
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    @Nelson,
    Unfortunately, LFS is one of the only games that actually breaks all this down for us.
    Some games it just a whole lot of trial and error.
    I would jump over to a 2.0 plugin as this info will be marked as outdated in a week or two.
    yobuddy
    yobuddy, Dec 2, 2016
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    I would love to, but currently I only have SimTools 1.3.
    I had a look at your 2.0 tutorial, doesn't seem too different.
    By the way, if I can have access to SimTools 2.0, I 'll happily switch to it :)
    Nelson.
    NelsonB, Dec 4, 2016
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    This method supports FSX and P3D?
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    I may have missed it in the thread, but after I have built a DLL, the Simtools Plugin Updater requires a zip file. Does it simply contain that one DLL?
    KeithW, Jan 3, 2017
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    I have been looking at the GTR2 source example in GTR2_V3_Source.zip . There is something I don't understand. The function
    Process_MemoryMap() allocates an array of 182 Byte's which is then copied to Struct_MMFSimBin. As best as I can tell the struct is only 181 bytes (45 Single * 4 bytes = 180 bytes, plus one Byte = 181 bytes). In other programming languages this would be copying off the end of the struct. Is my math correct? Does VB protect from this?
    KeithW, Jan 3, 2017
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    The zip file shall contain the dll, the game banner (a jpg pic of 390×128 pixels) and the maxmin settings. However, the dll alone is good for a start.
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    ok. i read all posts here. but.. HOW can i CHANGE one plugin ready? example.. i need to change some info about NO LIMITS 2, or on JOYSTICK plugin... ( particulary, joystick plugin have inverted controls.. on right its a pitch roll, and left has a strange config... my joystick plugin have some files.. like a DLL, BANNER, and cfg. how to change values on it?
    paulopsx2, Jul 2, 2017
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    Version 1 is not supported anymore I suggest you upgrade to V2.1 ;)
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  11. value1

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    Hi @paulopsx2
    Essentially you cannot change the code of a plugin unless you compile the source code.
    However you can assign different axes to different output from the plugin or invert an axis in Game Engine and by that maybe overcome your issues as roughly described above. Check out the documentation of SimTools and the FAQ.
    value1, Jul 2, 2017
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  12. paulopsx2

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    ?? About my question ? I m using 2.1
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    @paulopsx2,
    The answer to your question is in the post directly above your last. (value1 post)
    In short, there is no need to recompile the plugin to make changes, as all; the configuration is in SimTools itself.

    If the sim is moving backwards then you have you axis assignments setup incorrectly is all buddy.
    Please take a look at your axis assignments.
    yobuddy
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    yobuddy, Jul 4, 2017
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  14. paulopsx2

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    yeah... i follow this guide and all its work now rs thanks
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    paulopsx2, Jul 6, 2017
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    Bonjour
    Quel sont les fichiers et sous dossier qui doivent être présent dans le fichier zip pour pouvoir crée un plugin correct.
    Merci

    Hello
    What are the files and subfolders that must be present in the files zip in order to create a correct plugin.
    Thank you
    hoyang, Mar 12, 2018
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    Hello @yobuddy i'm right now very busy until thursday with exams and midterms, so i couldn't find what i was looking for in your instruction. Just ONE thing is all i need to know: i want to make a plugin for this game http://store.steampowered.com/app/556230/OffRoad_Paradise_Trial_4x4/

    the dev responds quickly on his emails usually. All i need to know is what should i tell him to provide for me? i know it's the telemetry output of the game, but is there a specific name for it that devs usually know..? what should i tell him to give me exactly..? i'll greatly appreciate a response from anyone who knows
    Mpmo, Mar 19, 2018
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    Hi @Mpmo,
    First of all look here for a Game Plugin instructions.
    https://www.xsimulator.net/communit...ugin-for-simtools-2-0-api-documentation.9107/
    Version 1 is outdated and is not being supported anymore.

    Next, this link should give you a good idea of what you need buddy.
    https://www.xsimulator.net/communit...etry-output-into-a-game-simple-example.11080/

    And here is an example of a company getting simtools support.
    https://www.xsimulator.net/communit...plugin-for-furidashi-drift-cyber-sport.11772/

    I hope this helps buddy!
    Let me know how it goes,
    yobuddy
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    with what program do I open the plugin file? solution explorer?
    I need to modify a plugin
    Arianus One, Apr 25, 2018
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