MVAM Infinite: How to get world location of separated ships?

[FekLeyr Targ]

Hello everyone,

currently I'm working on an MVAM capable ship.
The separation sequence works fine already.
But I have a hard time with the reintegration one.

I'd like to get the XYZ world location of the separated sections as suggested in the plugin:

############# 1) Get the XYZ world location of the seperated ships before they start moving. Use the "PreSeperate" def
#############    below to get these values. The following bits of code can get you started:
#############    Get a ship by name: pShip1 = App.ShipClass_GetObject (pSet, "MvamPrometheusSaucer")
#############    Print location: print 'X=', pShip1.GetWorldLocation().GetX(), 'Y=', pShip1.GetWorldLocation().GetY(), etc
############# 2) Get the world location of the seperated ships AFTER they've done the cutscene. Use the "PostSeperate" def
#############    below to get these XYZ values.

I have pasted and altered that code into these two defs.
The result was a syntax error causing Quickbattle to not work properly.

I'm neither a programmer nor a scripter.
In fact I failed in Computer Science at University.

This is how the mentioned defs look like:

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#pShip is the seperated ship just before the seperation cutscene
def PreSeperate(pAction, pShip):
#these are the base values... very useful. they are commented out since I dont need them right now
#pGame = App.Game_GetCurrentGame()
#pEpisode = pGame.GetCurrentEpisode()
#pMission = pEpisode.GetCurrentMission()
#pSet = pShip.GetContainingSet()

return 0

#pShip is the seperated ship just after the seperation cutscene
def PostSeperate(pAction, pShip):
#these are the base values... very useful. they are commented out since I dont need them right now
#pGame = App.Game_GetCurrentGame()
#pEpisode = pGame.GetCurrentEpisode()
#pMission = pEpisode.GetCurrentMission()
#pSet = pShip.GetContainingSet()

return 0So if any of you experienced scripters could explain to me how to do that properly, I would be very thankful.

[Blackrook32]

Hello everyone,

currently I'm working on an MVAM capable ship.
The separation sequence works fine already.
But I have a hard time with the reintegration one.

I'd like to get the XYZ world location of the separated sections as suggested in the plugin:

I have pasted and altered that code into these two defs.
The result was a syntax error causing Quickbattle to not work properly.

I'm neither a programmer nor a scripter.
In fact I failed in Computer Science at University.

This is how the mentioned defs look like:

Code: [Select]

#pShip is the seperated ship just before the seperation cutscene
def PreSeperate(pAction, pShip):
#these are the base values... very useful. they are commented out since I dont need them right now
#pGame = App.Game_GetCurrentGame()
#pEpisode = pGame.GetCurrentEpisode()
#pMission = pEpisode.GetCurrentMission()
#pSet = pShip.GetContainingSet()

return 0

#pShip is the seperated ship just after the seperation cutscene
def PostSeperate(pAction, pShip):
#these are the base values... very useful. they are commented out since I dont need them right now
#pGame = App.Game_GetCurrentGame()
#pEpisode = pGame.GetCurrentEpisode()
#pMission = pEpisode.GetCurrentMission()
#pSet = pShip.GetContainingSet()

return 0So if any of you experienced scripters could explain to me how to do that properly, I would be very thankful.

Out if curiosity; what baseline script are you using? Is this it from a working script from a actual release? How is the reintegration sequence not satisfactory? The reason I ask, because a MVAM plugin is very "case-intensive".

I suggest running the script and getting a counsel report. Post the entire report here. I'm just guessing right now, but it sounds like a accidental typo to me.

[FekLeyr Targ]

Out if curiosity; what baseline script are you using? Is this it from a working script from a actual release? How is the reintegration sequence not satisfactory? The reason I ask, because a MVAM plugin is very "case-intensive".

I suggest running the script and getting a counsel report. Post the entire report here. I'm just guessing right now, but it sounds like a accidental typo to me.

I've modified a pre-existing MVAM plugin for my ship.
In the reintegration sequence, either the sections end up too far or clip into each other deeply.
That was when I was estimating the values.

Which is why I'd like to do this more precise approach.

I've attached the report as TXT-file.

And this is how I've modified the defs:

Code: [Select]

#pShip is the seperated ship just before the seperation cutscene
def PreSeperate(pAction, pShip):
#these are the base values... very useful. they are commented out since I dont need them right now
pGame = App.Game_GetCurrentGame()
pEpisode = pGame.GetCurrentEpisode()
pMission = pEpisode.GetCurrentMission()
pSet = pShip.GetContainingSet()
pShip1 = App.ShipClass_GetObject (pSet, "D6AxanarBoom")
print 'X=', pShip1.GetWorldLocation().GetX(), 'Y=', pShip1.GetWorldLocation().GetY()
pShip2 = App.ShipClass_GetObject (pSet, "D6AxanarEngineering")
print 'X=', pShip2.GetWorldLocation().GetX(), 'Y=', pShip2.GetWorldLocation().GetY()
return 0

#pShip is the seperated ship just after the seperation cutscene
def PostSeperate(pAction, pShip):
#these are the base values... very useful. they are commented out since I dont need them right now
pGame = App.Game_GetCurrentGame()
pEpisode = pGame.GetCurrentEpisode()
pMission = pEpisode.GetCurrentMission()
pSet = pShip.GetContainingSet()
pShip1 = App.ShipClass_GetObject (pSet, "D6AxanarBoom")
print 'X=', pShip1.GetWorldLocation().GetX(), 'Y=', pShip1.GetWorldLocation().GetY()
pShip2 = App.ShipClass_GetObject (pSet, "D6AxanarEngineering")
print 'X=', pShip2.GetWorldLocation().GetX(), 'Y=', pShip2.GetWorldLocation().GetY()
return 0

[Blackrook32]

@FekLeyr Targ

Ok, after reading your report, I suggest you get a working copy of a MVAM plugin from your "Autoload" folder. One you know that works. Re-write the copied plugin, and add in your modified ship models. Do NOT alter anything beside the ship models you want to use. Rename to your preference, then Run that in your.

I'm thinking you may have accidentally added a typo, when attempting to alter the reinterpretation precepts.

[Mario]

I've modified a pre-existing MVAM plugin for my ship.
In the reintegration sequence, either the sections end up too far or clip into each other deeply.
That was when I was estimating the values.

Which is why I'd like to do this more precise approach.

I've attached the report as TXT-file.

And this is how I've modified the defs:

Code: [Select]

#pShip is the seperated ship just before the seperation cutscene
def PreSeperate(pAction, pShip):
#these are the base values... very useful. they are commented out since I dont need them right now
pGame = App.Game_GetCurrentGame()
pEpisode = pGame.GetCurrentEpisode()
pMission = pEpisode.GetCurrentMission()
pSet = pShip.GetContainingSet()
pShip1 = App.ShipClass_GetObject (pSet, "D6AxanarBoom")
print 'X=', pShip1.GetWorldLocation().GetX(), 'Y=', pShip1.GetWorldLocation().GetY()
pShip2 = App.ShipClass_GetObject (pSet, "D6AxanarEngineering")
print 'X=', pShip2.GetWorldLocation().GetX(), 'Y=', pShip2.GetWorldLocation().GetY()
return 0

#pShip is the seperated ship just after the seperation cutscene
def PostSeperate(pAction, pShip):
#these are the base values... very useful. they are commented out since I dont need them right now
pGame = App.Game_GetCurrentGame()
pEpisode = pGame.GetCurrentEpisode()
pMission = pEpisode.GetCurrentMission()
pSet = pShip.GetContainingSet()
pShip1 = App.ShipClass_GetObject (pSet, "D6AxanarBoom")
print 'X=', pShip1.GetWorldLocation().GetX(), 'Y=', pShip1.GetWorldLocation().GetY()
pShip2 = App.ShipClass_GetObject (pSet, "D6AxanarEngineering")
print 'X=', pShip2.GetWorldLocation().GetX(), 'Y=', pShip2.GetWorldLocation().GetY()
return 0

Can I see the original plugin?

Out if curiosity; what baseline script are you using? Is this it from a working script from a actual release? How is the reintegration sequence not satisfactory? The reason I ask, because a MVAM plugin is very "case-intensive".

I suggest running the script and getting a counsel report. Post the entire report here. I'm just guessing right now, but it sounds like a accidental typo to me.

You meant to say python is case sensitive

[Blackrook32]

@Mario

Yeah, lol, Dent judge me on the lingo, the end game is "results".

I'm working on twelve mods at once. I think a little "brain fog" is permissible, No?

[FekLeyr Targ]

Ok, I found out what was going:
I'm using Notepad++ to tweak scripts.
For some reason, instead of creating proper indentations, pressing the tab-key created four spaces.
So it was a typo which caused the syntax error.


However, a new error has cropped up regarding the print command:

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  File ".\Scripts\Custom\Autoload\Mvam\D6AxanarMvam.py", line 300, in PreSeperate
    print 'X=', pShip1.GetWorldLocation().GetX(), 'Y=', pShip1.GetWorldLocation().GetY()
AttributeError: 'None' object has no attribute 'GetWorldLocation'

I've attached the console dump as well as the full plugin as requested.

(Note to self: Check settings in Notepad++ and make sure indentations are set correctly.

[Mario]

Ok, I found out what was going:
I'm using Notepad++ to tweak scripts.
For some reason, instead of creating proper indentations, pressing the tab-key created four spaces.
So it was a typo which caused the syntax error.


However, a new error has cropped up regarding the print command:

Code: [Select]

  File ".\Scripts\Custom\Autoload\Mvam\D6AxanarMvam.py", line 300, in PreSeperate
    print 'X=', pShip1.GetWorldLocation().GetX(), 'Y=', pShip1.GetWorldLocation().GetY()
AttributeError: 'None' object has no attribute 'GetWorldLocation'

I've attached the console dump as well as the full plugin as requested.

(Note to self: Check settings in Notepad++ and make sure indentations are set correctly.

First thing's first:
1. PyCharm (there's a community edition)
2. VS Code with python plugin at least

Now as for the error this means that the ship was not found. None indicates return of null, nothing, nadda. Maybe the name is wrong or a typo in the name. I'd focus on line

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pShip1 = App.ShipClass_GetObject (pSet, "D6AxanarBoom")


@Mario

Yeah, lol, Dent judge me on the lingo, the end game is "results".

I'm working on twelve mods at once. I think a little "brain fog" is permissible, No?

I'm not judging. If you know what you're doing you could write an MVAM inside MVAM in that little plugin.

[FekLeyr Targ]

First thing's first:
1. PyCharm (there's a community edition)
2. VS Code with python plugin at least

Now as for the error this means that the ship was not found. None indicates return of null, nothing, nadda. Maybe the name is wrong or a typo in the name. I'd focus on line

Code: [Select]

pShip1 = App.ShipClass_GetObject (pSet, "D6AxanarBoom")

I'm not judging. If you know what you're doing you could write an MVAM inside MVAM in that little plugin.

Thanks for the tip regarding the tools.
PyCharm is pretty cool.

I figured out what was going on.
BC couldn't find the Boom section because it was player controlled.
So I replaced "D6AxanarBoom" with "Player" and voilá: I got the values I wanted.
And the reintegration sequence looks fine now. :-)

Thank you very much for your assistance guys. :-)