Jump to content
The simFlight Network Forums

FSUIPC to draw simple lines in FS2004?


Recommended Posts

Hi, I have a rather odd question/request, I guess:

Is it possible to use FSUIPC (or something else) to make an external program able to draw simple lines in 3D in the FS environment? No heavy graphics, just simple lines in a preset color from one point (lat/long/height) to another. Not like scenery design, but dynamic lines that an external program can control runtime.

The closest thing I see in the programmer's doc is to use the EFIS (Visual Flight Path), but this is unfortunately not quite flexible enough to meet my needs.

My intentions are to visualize vectors from the aircraft to different navaids in the FS environment, and to indicate the flight path of an aircraft. (I am afraid that just turning on the smoke system will not do the job here :) )

Kind regards,

Oyvind

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Is it possible to use FSUIPC (or something else) to make an external program able to draw simple lines in 3D in the FS environment?

Sorry, I've absolutely no idea how to do that. FSUIPC is in no way connected to anything in the graphics parts of FS and I wouldn't now where to begin. It really isn't an area I can contemplate getting into.

The only way I can think that you might be able to do it is make the line a very long thin aircraft, an AI one, and manipulate it in slew mode through the AI control interface in FSUIPC.

Regards,

Pete

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use. Guidelines Privacy Policy We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue.