Certain components need to be installed in order for these scripts to work. The following plugins need to be installed in Layout. LS/IA-RT.p, Lwpanel.p and LS-IA.p They form part of LScript. The current version of which is/was LScript 1.4.1, it can be downloaded from Newtek.
Because calculation requires previous frames or the next frame. The plug-in will not be able to provide any calculation for frame 0 (proactive) or frame 0 and 1 (reactive). So you should allow a lead in/out. The lead in should be as many frames as reaction speed +1frame (reactive). Additionally, If you are using the proactive setting the plugin needs to look ahead by n frames so ensure that there is a keyframe (reaction speed +1frame) beyond your end frame or your last frame will not work properly.
Due to the nature of the information broadcasting used in this system it will only work correctly with one instance of the main plugin. As multiple instances will over write each others information.
The object the main plugin is attached to must appear before the objects any sub-scripts are attached to in the "selected item list" because LW goes through this list one item at a time the main script will not activate until its turn. If a sub-script is looking for broadcast information before it is posted (first frame) an error will occur and the scripts may not function.
Beware of gimbal lock. At present if the control objects pitch is at +/- 90 (or multiple off) and a rotation is applied to heading (net effect is a bank rotation) the incorrect thrusters are activated, There is not yet a work around calculation system in place.
These scripts are provided for amusement purposes and as such, support (if any) will be limited to my spare time input only. I will do what I can but cannot be held accountable.
These scripts have been written with LScript v1.4.1 to run in LW 5.6. They will not function with an earlier version of LScript. However they will work with LW 5.5 if version 1.4.1 of the LScript plugins have been installed these include lwpanel.p and lsrt-ia.p (you may as well update them all if you haven't yet done so. They are available as part of the free LW 5.6 upgrade on the Newtek web site or separately at the download area).
If you discover any other problems with the operation of these scripts e-mail me at the following address nick@ap3d.com with details including version of LW, any error generated and the settings used in the options panel. I will attempt to fix the problem, time permitting.
Gimbal lock fix
lens flare and lighting automation. At present this is unsupported within LScript and a work around would involve creating a new scene file. I haven't figured that one out yet, and it doesn't seem very elegant so we will have to wait and see what the next version of LScript can do.
A multiple instance version.
A more generic version that can be applied to more general scenes and doesn't require slave scripts.
Suggestions welcome.
Time for the legal part....
Whilst every effort has been made to ensure this compiled LScript functions properly. I or anyone or connected with me personally or otherwise cannot be held liable, responsible or accountable in any way for any loss or damage caused be use of this compiled LScript. It has been provided free for recreational purposes only.