Category:Add-on tutorials

Tutorials for developers of Orbiter addons.

Vessel coding

• Vessel code - basic c++ code template for a vessel (WIP)
• Vessel Tutorial 1 - Detailed walkthrough of how to use the ShuttlePB sample ship as a base for any vessel
• Free Compiler Setup - How to set up the VC++ 2005 Express (free) compiler to compile addons
• HUD Tutorial (Flight Director)
• Orbiter vessel template wizard - Autoconfigures projects, adds sample code, creates test scenario. Can be especially usefull for beginner developers

Mesh making

• Converting to msh - Convert your 3d model to Orbiters mesh format
• Shading - explanes how Orbiter uses shading, Tips
• Shipedit

Surface bases

• Creating a simple base - create a basic surface base with a config file
• Surface Tiles

Scenarios

• Scenarios - a scenario file (*.scn) explained

External Links

• Orbiter SDK Forum
• Creating your own addon ships, Newbies Only
• Hints for new addon developers
• Programming Tutorials
• Add-on Software , Utilities and Tutorials
• Tutorial on Paneldesign