NAM configuration software

[z]

Please note, I got these from Google Translate by separating "pathfinding' into "path finding" and then translating. So if it's not 100% correct...blame the languages, not me.

I wouldn't rely on a mechanical tool for translating more than one word completely accurately, and definitely not when you have to split a word like this.  Those translations might be correct, but I think we need to hear from a fluent speaker of those languages to know for sure.

[Korot]

Spanish: camino para encontrar
French: chemin de la recherche

Please note, I got these from Google Translate by separating "pathfinding' into "path finding" and then translating. So if it's not 100% correct...blame the languages, not me.

The literal translation of the French one would be: Path of the Finders, which is wrong. Since Barby is French, perhaps she can give the correct translation?

Regards,
Korot

[Andreas]

Barby is not French, but only lives there. There are quite a few French users here, though, they should be able to find a better translation. If you haven't done so, post a translation request at SC4D's French subforum.

[Korot]

And since she lives there, I assume that she speaks French, though she isn't a native speaker. And apart from posting a request in the French Sub-forum, I suggest you also place on in the Translations request forum and the Spanish forum, as I don't think the Spanish translation is much better then the French one.

Regards,
Korot

[GoaSkin]

Pathfinding (in this case) is a technical expression also used for route calculations on navigation systems. For this case, every language has a different expression that may not be based on the words path and finding.

In German (possibilities): Routenberechnung (route calculation), Wegsuche (path search), Zielsuche (destination search)
In the dutch NAM tool translation: routevinder (route finder)

[Andreas]

In German (possibilities): Routenberechnung (route calculation), Wegsuche (path search), Zielsuche (destination search)

I use "Wegfindung" most times, as it is rather short and relatively close to the original. "Routenberechnung" isn't bad as well, this is the usual term that would show up in a navigation device.

[Monorail Master]

Can someone help me? When I clicked for the Japanese train tunnel and the SC2k road tunnels to be in game, All I see is those "black holes" is there a dependancy? If so, can some1 post it. Thanks in advance

[GoaSkin]

There is a bug in the January version. The tunnel plugin does not contain the models of the japanese tunnel.

Download the latest version and it should work: http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?action=downloads;sa=downfile;id=409

For all who want to test the version for the June/July NAM, this link goes to the latest BETA.

[GoaSkin]

Swedish translation has been added (thanks to Riiga...)

[Monorail Master]

There is a bug in the January version. The tunnel plugin does not contain the models of the japanese tunnel.

Download the latest version and it should work: http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?action=downloads;sa=downfile;id=409

For all who want to test the version for the June/July NAM, this link goes to the latest BETA.

*radio* Houston, We have a problem.,over*radio*
*radio*What's your problem? over*radio*
*radio* THE LINK YOU POSTED IS BROKEN! I clicked on it and it said "you r not allowed to view this page" ,over*radio*


I can't get in the link! Can u fix it?

[dragonshardz]

I believe that's a private area of the site...so if you don't have permission, you're SOL.

About the translations I gave, again, I don't speak Spanish or French fluently enough to know whether they were right or wrong, I just did my best with what I had.

[GoaSkin]

OK... it is the private download area but I thought if the system puts out an hyperlink, this is reachable for everyone.

This link should work (via yousendit)
http://www.yousendit.com/download/Y1RxYnU0eDMwVWwzZUE9PQ


As replacement for the LEX download, an installer has to be created (pending)

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CHANGELOG:

1.3.0 primary version for june NAM
+ container files updated
+ added canal MOD support
+ added viaduct icon
+ bug in tunnel plugin fixed
+ support for updated Z simulators

1.3.1 bugfix release
+ zone data view checked by default
+ pathfinding heuristic slider deactivated
+ volume data view always checked, checkbox disabled
+ works with values and container plugins of the July NAM

1.3.2 bugfix release
+ swedish language support
+ pathfinding heuristic slider finally removed
+ UI resized to an height of 580

1.3.3 localization
+ french language support

[Quesh]

Should I try your program, it seems very practical 

[GoaSkin]

LEX Download has been upgraded


Please re-download the tool from the LEX if you want a version compatible to the latest NAM.


Windows: http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=1914
Mac OS X (Universal): http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=1912

[GoaSkin]

1.3.4
- MOD emulation groupfield removed
+ new terrain groupfield allows to select bethween a large list of slope MODs to be emulateded
+ monorail tuning can be disabled (to avoid conflicts bethween slope MODs and HSR/BTM)

To be released soon...

[GoaSkin]

Tool has been updated on the LEX.

Please update to this version because some bugfixes have been done.

[GoaSkin]

To save space in future versions, do you prefer a tab bar like here:



or another solution?

+ wizard
+ stacked widget
+ small overlay windows (like in Photoshop)

would be the alternatives.

[JoeST]

Tabs look good

A wizard would be nice for the first-time (as it would be like the NAM installer)

Joe

[dragonshardz]

Wizard for first-time use and after a new NAM is installed sounds good, with tabs the rest of the time.

[z]

I think the tab bar looks good - this is just what I had in mind.

For the Simulator Z settings, there would need to be a complementary wizard, and people could choose "wizard" or "expert" mode.  But wizard mode (which would be the initial default) could be chosen at any time, as in many existing programs.

As I mentioned in my PM to you, the Simulator Z wizard mode is going to take some design work before it's ready for implementation.  But it sounds like the whole idea of a wizard mode would be popular throughout the tool.