ARN Script

[jameswiggin]

So, I attempted to add ARN to a locomotive today that doesn't use it and I added the fx_loco.gs to the config and the class "FX_Loco" along with the KUID for arn_lib. Final step was the low_number and high_number index which Im fairly certain I did proper. When I load into surveyor and place a loco its just as it would be still without ARN, it needs a number assigned to it. Am I missing something or do something incorrectly?

 

[smash]

First, The locomotive mesh needs to have the textures. These are where the numbers are displayed in trainz. Without these the rest wont work. it is possible to add a extra mesh, but that is another discussion.
If you are able to use Pevs Mesh viewer you can see if it has them. The textures will usually be labeled "digit_3x.texture" through "digit_7x.texture". x= a,b,c, etc.
Second, The config needs this added to it:

script                                      "fx_loco"
class                                      "FX_Loco"

fonts                                   5
fonts-path                              "mesh"

extensions
extensions
   {
            arn_data-47907
     {
   number_low         "5500"
   number_high         "5559"
     }
 }

OR(if you use the script file from Jointed rail.)

extensions
{
  number_low                            "271"
  number_high                           "468"
}

The arn_data- entry is YOUR Kuid number.

You will also need a folder in the Main folder of the loco named xxx_alpha_numbers. This is the fonts-path from above.
If the folder is called mesh_alpha_numbers then the config entry will be as above.
The mesh_alpha_numbers folder contains the numbers that will be on the loco in trainz.

I have been doing this very thing this weekend. It can be frustrating.
I provide this information with the knowledge that some or all may be incorrect.
Hope this helps.
Kenny

 

[jameswiggin]

I'll give it a try and 1. 5 fonts? Ive never seen more than 4 in the alpha numbers folder and 2. the loco I was trying to do this with has the ability to give it a running number in game without painting it out so this means it contains the mesh, correct?

From what I can see, the only thing I left out was the ARN_data in the extensions.

 

[smash]

My apologies. It may be 3. The locomotive I am working with had 5. Your are right that most use 3.
I do believe that if you can specify a running number in trainz then you should be able to get it to use arn.
Kenny