Network code interop

[Hungry_Hippo]

Is it possible to interact with Trainz at the network level via script or API?

It would be nice to stimulate Trainz from my own custom device.

 

[Hungry_Hippo]

Is what I need a ITrainz Servlets?

 

[shaneturner12]

It's likely to be, yes. However, they are not well documented so N3V may need to advise on what's possible and what's not possible with that.

Shane

 

[Hungry_Hippo]

Forgive my staggering ignorance, but how do I ask N3V?

 

[shaneturner12]

One of two methods:

1. Use the Helpdesk link above and follow the instructions.
2. Wait for N3V to find this thread and reply accordingly (it's likely to be WindWalkr or pw3r that responds).

Shane

 

[KingConrail76]

It's likely to be, yes. However, they are not well documented so N3V may need to advise on what's possible and what's not possible with that.

Shane

IF I understand your question correctly, I'd have to agree with Shane, and say YES also.
--The RailDriver unit is an example of a working interface, so on some level, it should be possible to have a "custom" controller, again, IF I understand your question correctly.

 

[Hungry_Hippo]

I have a whole bunch of custom hardware that I want to I/O to Trainz. For example I envision having a hardware like throttle controller over RS232 listen on a port to that and convert to messages like SetThrottle(50) for example. I may have to write some middleware that listens to the ports and converts to some message format Trainz understands. That sort of thing. I will look at RailDriver unit see what it does.

 

[shaneturner12]

Another aspect that may help (which is also not very well documented) is the TNI (Trainz Native Interface) - another thing for N3V to explain.

Shane

 

[Hungry_Hippo]

Another aspect that may help (which is also not very well documented) is the TNI (Trainz Native Interface) - another thing for N3V to explain.

Shane

That looks exactly what I need. If I can get some documentation now then fantastic.

 

[shaneturner12]

Have a look on the Trainz Wiki for that.

Shane