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Test Scenery Project
An example to demostrate the usage of the TerraGear Scenery tools. By studying this example, you should gain a better understanding of the tool workflow. Copyright (C) 2018 Scott Giese (xDraconian) scttgs0@gmail.com
Purpose:
Most users could benefit from the availability of a reference example to gain a working understanding of scenery generation. I am hopeful you gain value from this example and i would like to see this lead toward encouraging more Windows users to get involved in contributing to scenery development.
Supported Platform:
Windows 10
Prerequisites:
SimGear
TerraGear
Installation Instructions:
None
Usage:
Below is an explaination of the files provided:
| File | Description |
|---|---|
| generate.cmd | A command script containing calls to the various TerraGear tools to produce scenery for Oahu |
| test.apt.dat | Contains all airport data for those located on Oahu |
| /data | Folder containing files you provide to the TerraGear tools |
| /data/SRTM-3 | Terrain data for Oahu |
| */data/fg_ ** | Shapefiles. These define the type of terrain (grass, lake, forest, etc.) - Items typically defined by a polygon area |
| */data/osm_ ** | OpenStreetMap files. These represent roadways, rivers, etc. - Items typically defined by "lines" |
| /work | Files produced by the TerraGear tools |
| /output | Final resulting files. These are the scenery files that will be loaded into FlightGear |
Run the command script interactively. No log is produced.
generate.cmd
Runs the command script and routes STDOUT and STDERR to a log file. You will miss the prompts, so it is important that you monitor the log while it is running.
generate.cmd > generate.log 2>&1
Options for monitoring the log file while the script is running: Start the script and then
- Load the log file into Notepad++ (https://notepad-plus-plus.org/).
- Turn on feature "Monitor" via Notepad++
- [Preferred] Load the log file into WinTail (http://www.baremetalsoft.com/wintail/)
Testing the Scenery:
Configure fgfs or the Flightgear Launcher to look in /CustomSeneryProjects/Test/output for additional scenery files. Choose as a starting location from any of the airports present on Oahu (e.g. PHNL or PHNG.)
Note: You will find that all the buildings, radio towers, smoke stacks, etc. are missing. This is expected since your output folder doesn't contain any of these items.
Known Issues:
There is a bug in the toolchain that prevents the airport BTG files from being copied to the /output folder. You will need to copy these files manually until the issue is resolved. Copy the files you find in the /work/AirportObj folder to your /output folder.