In amongst all the recompilations, I've started a new plugin for building arched bridges.





later versions may include parabolic arches and curved viaducts.

Great Paul,

It looks like those Cornish Viaducts of mine will now get an update.

regards
Frank

Hi Paul,

Could you please briefly explain the main steps in building a VB project with input windows such as the one above or the windows found in TrainSimWizard?

Which version of Visual Studio are you using? (VS6?SPx?)
From the Walt Niehoff's topic
http://amabilis.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/2336078974/m/94610581031
it seems that VS2005 is not to be used before 3DC migrates to .NET (3DC version 7.0)

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The source files for the train sim wizard are in the sample folder under the plugins folder.

I use a very slightly different technique - if you want a more simple sample I can send you the source code for one of mine. Just drop me a line and I'll e-mail it back.

I use VB6SP6, but any SP level will work.

A bit more progress...

Release candidate..... version 6.6.5.3+ only...

There's a slight anomoly with the elevation preview if the arch is not a semi circle, but the final model is still OK

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TSBridge6.zip (19 Kb, 33 downloads) Bridge builder

Paul,

Since your plug-ins really contribute to the usability of 3D Canvas and are more than trivial, I would like a sample of VB6 source code to use as a model for interfacing to the API and your approach to plug-in development. If this is OK with you please send to the following: cohearn@satx.rr.com

Thank you,

Charles

Paul,

Thanks for the file. You have been more helpful than you can imagine. I see many possible aids for some of the operations once I get the hang of all the enhanced features in 3DC.

Charles

Bridge Plugin release for 3DC 6.5.0.7 and higher....

TSBridge65.zip (18 Kb, 52 downloads) Bridge builder for 6.5