DRS: Train editor preview video

[NorthernWarrior]

Just my two cents, I think a train editor is a good idea - anyone who used the old Amiga Train Driver 3 might remember that had a very basic editor to set up your own motive power, by setting up basic physics parameters, a simple cab mask and some sound clips. However... I do sit with others that getting a really good and user friendly route editor that offers the functionality of the current "Big 3" would still be the most useful advancement.

More people can probably build routes than trains, particularly if use of 3D modelling and paint software is needed (the TD3 I referenced above had no external view of the trains). A route similar to West Midlands for BVE in DRS would be superb!

[Lapioware]

Thanks for all the comments and feedback guys! It seems improving the route editor and signalling to enable more realistic routes and traffic is a high priority for the folks here (been receiving similar feedback through other channels too).

feature request: since we can't feel for ourselves how hard we're braking, a BVE or TS2020-style G-force indicator as an optional HUD element would be nice, if that's possible.

Thanks, that sounds like a good idea. I still remember the indicator and smiley face of one of the old BVE versions.

Speaking of BVE and the classic routes made for it, I wrote a loader for BVE routes and trains during the early stages of the project, but focused on more important things afterwards. I'm planning to release the loader as an update at some point, so BVE routes will eventually be drivable in DRS (but trains won't be because the plugins turned out to be too difficult to support).

[haverfordwest]

Lost me there sorry Oskari. BVE routes in DRS, what will the graphics quality look like BVE or DRS ?

Mike.

[seagoon]

Thanks, that sounds like a good idea. I still remember the indicator and smiley face of one of the old BVE versions.

I still have BVE on my old Windows XP laptop which I trot out now and then to relive the old DOS/Windows sims.
That's a great suggestion for a deceleration indicator.

.......I'm planning to release the loader as an update at some point, so BVE routes will eventually be drivable in DRS ...

Aaaah! So I can load in my Heavy Coal route? Will it work on a Windows 10 system?

[haverfordwest]

Oh noooooooooo not the Heavy Coal route.

Mike.

[seagoon]

Oh noooooooooo not the Heavy Coal route.

Shuddup!!

[haverfordwest]

Hahahahahahaha, where has 19 years gone Bruce.

You introduced me to BVE and your Heavy Coal route.

Then told me about the Trainz forum, which i joined in June 2001.

Mike.

[seagoon]

Hahahahahahaha, where has 19 years gone Bruce....

I know, Mike - it's bloody frightening when each year seems to get shorter as we get older.

[NorthernWarrior]

Thanks for all the comments and feedback guys! It seems improving the route editor and signalling to enable more realistic routes and traffic is a high priority for the folks here (been receiving similar feedback through other channels too).



Thanks, that sounds like a good idea. I still remember the indicator and smiley face of one of the old BVE versions.

Speaking of BVE and the classic routes made for it, I wrote a loader for BVE routes and trains during the early stages of the project, but focused on more important things afterwards. I'm planning to release the loader as an update at some point, so BVE routes will eventually be drivable in DRS (but trains won't be because the plugins turned out to be too difficult to support).

That would be great! I have used the HMMSIM on the tablet which can run BVE routes, but it won't run anything created for OpenBVE and sometimes not all the objects would render.

Of course, to run some of the longer routes like Edinburgh to Aberdeen a save game feature would be pretty much essential.

[Lapioware]

So I can load in my Heavy Coal route? Will it work on a Windows 10 system?

Yes, I believe so! It's in .rw format isn't it? It needs to be converted into .csv first because I'm reusing the parsing code from the last BRR version which supported .csv only.

[haverfordwest]

I know, Mike - it's bloody frightening when each year seems to get shorter as we get older.

Ain't that the truth Bruce. Days just fly by for me as well.

Mike.

[seagoon]

Yes, I believe so! It's in .rw format isn't it? It needs to be converted into .csv .....

Yep, it was done as an .rw file. I think Barney, of Crotrains, did a .csv conversion.....not sure as it was so long ago and Barney is no longer with us.

But it would be interesting (for me!) to dredge up that old route and see it operating under DRS.

[NorthernWarrior]

Yep, it was done as an .rw file. I think Barney, of Crotrains, did a .csv conversion.....not sure as it was so long ago and Barney is no longer with us.

But it would be interesting (for me!) to dredge up that old route and see it operating under DRS.

It certainly would. I wonder if the little "surprise" in the tunnel towards the end would generate?!

[seagoon]

....I wonder if the little "surprise" in the tunnel towards the end would generate?!

Yeah.....you've got me wondering about that now, Vern.

[Lapioware]

Yep, it was done as an .rw file. I think Barney, of Crotrains, did a .csv conversion.....not sure as it was so long ago and Barney is no longer with us.

One of the old BRR versions can be used for the conversion if I recall correctly how it works. Anyway it'll be a while before I get a chance to work on this BVE support stuff.