WIP Beta released truck2jbeam

This is a tool I've wanted to start for a long time. This tool is here to help those who know the *.truck format, be able to understand *.jbeam just as well.

For those who don't know, *.truck is the format used in Rigs of Rods.

It will currently convert the following sections:

Code:

globals
nodes
nodes2
fixes
beams
shocks
shocks2
hydros
cinecam
minimass
slidenodes
railgroups
refnodes
set_node_defaults
set_beam_defaults
set_beam_defaults_scale
wheels
engine
engoption
torquecurve
contacters
rollon
flexbodies
submesh (collision only)
wheels2
brakes
axles
meshwheels
meshwheels2
flexbodywheels

Of course there will be more to come, but this is just the start!

You can download and test it here:
https://github.com/Dummiesman/truck2jbeam

you will need an installation of Python 3 on your computer

 

Just recently added slidenodes, shocks2, among some other things.

Big thing that's lacking is commands right now. D:

 

It does work, but not for all .truck files.

The ones it does not work for, for me are the Vapid Clover and the Austin Mini.

Have latest.

Thanks for your hard work.



EDIT: .truck = .jbeam .


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EDIT II: this is just a proof of concept, with slapped on pressure wheels and engine, for personal use only.

If anyone wants I can post a video of this vehicle.

 

what is a .truck format used for?

 

It's the format that Rigs of Rods uses. It's like jbeam, but written differently.

 

its for the old ror cars, so we can convert it to jbeam
edit: ninja'd

 

oh okay

 

you did this on Python?

 

Yep

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Since I'm posting anyways:

-detacher groups are now converted
-minimass is now taken into account (apparently it wasn't before :/ whoops)
-slidenodes have been fixed (me being an idiot having an extra number in there)
-set_beam_defaults_scale is now taken into effect
-engine conversion, and torquecurve conversion has been added

as always just d/l again from github and you'll be updated

 

is mesh wheels to pressure wheels conversion planned or possible?

 

I recently pushed a commit of 'wheels' to PressureWheels. That's the first step to this stuff

tl;dr : yes

 

Awesome

 

Implemented and committed:

Code:

contacters
set_node_defaults

To go for an 'initial release' status:

Code:

commands (may be possible with some custom lua + inputmap)
wheels (meshwheels, meshwheels2, flexbodywheels, wheels2)
submesh (collision & buoyancy)
flexbodies
props

 

If you bring in sub mesh, wheels we should be able to bring in the dyno from RoR.

It's a simple file, only thing it will be missing is commands. But I see it's been worked on by the dev team.

Keep up the good work !

 

who remembers the old tatra 815
anyone want me ro give it a go
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how does one intall this ?

 

Usage is in the readme. If you are converting something, please make sure you have permission.

 

oh thanks then what? how do I make the .truck into a jbeam do I copy and paste it?

 

Take .truck
Drag onto truck2jbeam.py
A .jbeam will be created

 

oh right my mistake
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where does it put the .truck?