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Modelling

• HowTo:Create Models A summary on how to create a new model for Vega Strike
  • Creating a 3D-model using Wings3D - includes general guidance for other modelling programs
  • Edit units.csv - FIXME WRITEME: Most of this can be taken from HowTo:Edit Unit Files
    • Editing the xunit file of a ship
  • Edit BFXM files (format spec)
    • Editing the xmesh file of a ship
  • Editing HUDs, placing radars, ...
  • Creating a 3D cockpit for your ship.
  • Texturing your 3D model
    • WIP VegaStrike texturing page by Major
    • Texturing tutorial by Duality
  • Adding an engine glow to your 3D model
  • Adding per-pixel lighting to your 3D model
  • Using animated textures on a model

Artwork

• Artwork related:
  • Generating cubic or spherical backgrounds for star systems
  • Making splash screens that display at startup
  • Making backgrounds for bases and capships (See also this thread)
  • Making autopiloting leave behind star dust

MODs

• You want to create your own mod for VS? Start here.

Miscellaneous

• Game related:
  • Adding new weapons to the game
  • Adding new upgrades to the game
  • Adding new cargo to the game
  • Creating or editing star systems
  • Taking really awesome screenshots
• Information related:
  • Putting ship and goods descriptions into the game
    • Editing the units.csv file
    • Editing the Master_parts_list.csv file
  • Adding more conversation lines to the game
  • Edit the relationships between the existing factions (the factions.xml file)
• Event related:
  • Creating or editing your own missions
  • Creating or editing news events

Sourcecode HowTos

Obtain a copy of the CVS files

• Checkout Vegastrike CVS modules with various programs.

Compile the Vega Strike sourcecode

• Compiling from CVS under Visual C++
• Compiling from CVS under Cygwin
• Compiling from CVS under your favourite Unixlike OS
• Debug a Vega Strike Compilation
  • Debugging on Linux using GDB
  • Debugging on Windows using Dr Watson

Miscellaneous HowTos

• Wings
  • Compiling CVS version of Wings 3d (Linux)
  • Installing Wings 3D and the Xmesh Plugin

See Also

• Installing
• Development
• For related tools see the Links section.