XML Animation issues

[Xpand]

Hi!
I have this doubt that I think you can awnser me: What kind of code do I need to play the animation just by pressing a button. Kinda like opening the door by clicking on the handle. I can only make those kinds of animations with dragging parts, but I wanted all to work automaticly just by pressing...
Does it have to by like a visibility code?
Thanks!

BTW: I'm using the Fs2004 SDK!

Ricardo

 

[n4gix]

It's simple, really. There are many examples in the MakeMDL.parts.xml file...

Here though are two custom animations that are specifically for "click on the handle and the door opens" that you asked about. Change the partnames for your own use of course!

The first example script is for a main door. The second example script shows how to modify the code for exit_2. You can have up to 4 door animations with this method.

<!--  DA42 CUSTOM ANIMATIONS -->
   <part>
    <name>da42_canopy_latch_knob</name>
        <animation>
           <Parameter>
             <Sim>
               <Variable>EXIT OPEN:0</Variable>
               <Units>percent</Units>
             </Sim>
           </Parameter>
        </animation>
	<mouserect>
		<cursor>Hand</cursor>
		<tooltip_text>Canopy Open</tooltip_text>
		<event_id>TOGGLE_AIRCRAFT_EXIT</event_id> 
	</mouserect>
   </part>
   <part>
    <name>da42_side_latch_knob</name>
        <animation>
           <Parameter>
             <Sim>
               <Variable>EXIT OPEN:1</Variable>
               <Units>percent</Units>
             </Sim>
           </Parameter>
        </animation>
	<mouserect>
		<cursor>Hand</cursor>
		<tooltip_text>Aft Pax Door</tooltip_text>
		<callback_code>
			(>K:TOGGLE_AIRCRAFT_EXIT,bool)
			(>K:SELECT_2,bool)
		</callback_code>
	</mouserect>
   </part>

 

[Xpand]

Thanks! It worked! Is it ok if I use some other variables?

 

[n4gix]

Thanks! It worked! Is it ok if I use some other variables?

Of course. Use the variables that make sense for whatever it is you want to do. Consider the examples I gave as "patterns" you can follow...

If you use a "stock variable" and "key_event" then use the <event_id> format:
<event_id>TOGGLE_AIRCRAFT_EXIT</event_id>

If you use a "custom variable" and a "custom key_event" then use the <callback_code> format:

		<callback_code>
			(L:LeftStowSwitch, bool) ! (>L:LeftStowSwitch, bool)
		</callback_code>

 

[Xpand]

Sorry, I can't seem to make a costum animation: Here's the code:

<part>
<name>HUD_switch</name>
      <animation>
           <parameter>
                 <sim>
                       <variable>HUDmove</variable>
                       <units>percent</units>
                 </sim>
           </parameter>
     </animation>

<mouserect>
         <cursor>hand</cursor>
         <tooltip_text>Hide/Show HUD</tooltip_text>
         <callback_code>
               (L:Hudmove,bool) ! (&gt;L:Hudmove,bool)
         </callback_code>
      </mouserect>
</part>

 

[n4gix]

<sim> only works with stock variable names.

<code> is used for custom variable names.

<part>
      <name>HUD_switch</name>
      <animation>
           <parameter>
                 <code>
                       (L:Hudmove,bool)
                 </code>
           </parameter>
     </animation>

      <mouserect>
         <cursor>hand</cursor>
         <tooltip_text>Hide/Show HUD</tooltip_text>
         <callback_code>
               (L:Hudmove,bool) ! (&gt;L:Hudmove,bool)
         </callback_code>
      </mouserect>
</part>

 

[Xpand]

Oh ok! Thanks! I forgot...