Blender JSBSim import
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 JSBSim FDM and aircraft model, overlayed in Blender. | |
| Developed by | RenanMsV |
|---|---|
| Initial release | March 31, 2023 |
| Latest release | 0.0.2 July 31, 2023 |
| Written in | Python 3 |
| Development status | Active (2023-) |
| Type | Blender Addon |
| License | GNU General Public License v2 |
| [JSBSim2Blender Website] | |
Load and visualize a JSBsim flight dynamics model in Blender 2.8.0 - 3.5.0.
Installation
Install it as blender addon[1]:
- Download the latest zip file for your Blender version. For example: https://github.com/RenanMsV/JSBSim2Blender/archive/master.zip.
- Open the user preferences window (File->User Preferences or Ctrl+Alt+U) and then go to the Add-on tab, click the button for "Install" and select the zip file you downloaded.
- After installing you must activate by going in the search bar below the "Install" button and searching for "JSBSim" and then checking the box on the right of "Import-Export: JSBSim to Blender"
- Make sure Auto-Save Preferences is set or save manually (bottom left).
Usage
Interaction
Go to File->Import->JSBSim Flight Dynamics Model (.xml), select a JSBSim XML file.
Development
Everyone is more than welcome to clone and modify the addon.
Known problems / Things to add
- Add a better way to draw the FDM to the screen. Maybe using Blender's line drawing API. With many colors and icons for specific things such as fuel tanks, engines, etc..
Bug reports, questions or suggestions
- Send me a message in the forum here: the forum user RenanMsV
- Or create a new issue in the addon repository.
References
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