Custom units creation - Revision history

U89890807 at 22:31, 9 November 2024

2024-11-09T22:31:46Z

U3312106: /* Applying custom skins to existing units */ Added a video

2022-02-08T18:14:09Z

‎Applying custom skins to existing units: Added a video

U3312106: /* Applying custom skins to existing units */

2022-01-13T04:37:55Z

‎Applying custom skins to existing units

U3312106: /* Other ways of creating units and modifying them */ Made some corrections because previous method of removing parts didn't work in some cases

2021-01-23T09:48:46Z

‎Other ways of creating units and modifying them: Made some corrections because previous method of removing parts didn't work in some cases

U3312106: /* Removing physical parts from existing units */

2021-01-23T09:40:58Z

‎Removing physical parts from existing units

U3312106: /* Removing physical parts from existing units */ Corrections

2020-10-18T20:05:33Z

‎Removing physical parts from existing units: Corrections

U3312106: /* Other ways of creating units and modifying them */ Updated description

2020-04-23T17:30:43Z

‎Other ways of creating units and modifying them: Updated description

U3312106: /* Other ways of creating units and modifying them */

2020-04-22T16:17:19Z

‎Other ways of creating units and modifying them

U3312106: A new version of the CDK have been released: "Usermade ObjectGroups are now visible and fully functional with example" so I am just removing that part about making them visible

2020-04-20T20:53:12Z

A new version of the CDK have been released: "Usermade ObjectGroups are now visible and fully functional with example" so I am just removing that part about making them visible

U3312106 at 15:52, 6 April 2020

2020-04-06T15:52:28Z

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 == Finding objects using CDK tools ==
 # Open the Asset Viewer which can be found in '''WarThunder\WarThunderCDK\assetviewer.cmd'''
 # Find the '''Filter''' tab which should be located in the left bottom corner, it can be used to find objects
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 == Creating a BLK file ==
 :1. Create a new file with '''*.blk''' extension
 :2. Copy all this code below to the BLK file and use it as a template:
   className:t="composit"
   node{
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 ::* className: Object type
 ::* name: Name of the object
-::* tm: Position and rotation, three last numbers control its position (west/east | up/down | north/south - all of them in meters)
+::* tm: Position and rotation, first 9 numbers control its rotation in [[wikipedia:Rotation_matrix|3x3 rotation matrix]], three last numbers control its position (west/east | up/down | north/south - all of them in meters)
 <br>
 ::* If you add "$%" before the name it will make it possible to move the object vertically
 ::Example:
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 == Creating more advanced objectgroups ==
 === Airfields ===
 ::{| class="wikitable" style="width: 90%;"
 |+
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 == Finding objects using CDK tools ==
 # Open the Asset Viewer which can be found in '''WarThunder\WarThunderCDK\assetviewer.cmd'''
 # Find the '''Filter''' tab which should be located in the left bottom corner, it can be used to find objects
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 |-
 |}
 :* model: Name of the object
 :* subclass: Sets the object's subclass
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 * include: Imports all the code from an existing unit in-game
 : '''include "[path and .blk name of the weapon or unit as it is written in your weapon preset]"'''
 * override: Overwrites existing values, you need to know how that line is called in order to edit it
 : '''"@override:[the line which you want to edit]":[correct datatype] = [new value]'''
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 :6. Open the Object Properties window by pressing P and then set its skin name to the name that you set in '''name:t=""'''
 ::''Note: You can find Skin tab at the bottom, if it is not there then you need to edit it manually in the mission file, add skin:t="" with your skin name under props{ block''
 <br/ >
 Note: If you want this unit to be attacked by other AI units you will need to add ''expClass:t=""'' line at the bottom of your file with the custom unit, you also need to set it for a proper unit type:
 : Tanks: expClass:t="exp_tank"
 : Tank destroyers: expClass:t="exp_tank_destroyer"
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 Some parts in existing tanks or ships can be removed by using hidenode line, as an example it is possible to move the main cannon or turret from the tank's 3d model.
 [[File:Panther without side skirts.jpg|250px|thumb|right|Panther tank with removed side skirts]]
 :1. Create a new text file in the following directory if you want to make it for a plane, helicopter, tank or ship
 ::* Plane: ''WarThunder\content\pkg_local\gameData\flightModels''
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 ::: Ships: "#/develop/gameBase/gameData/units/ships/''unit_name''.blk"
 ::: You can find all unit names in [[CDK Reference|CDK Reference]] article
 <br>
 :4. Create a folder called weaponPresets in that directory with your unit's blk file
 :5. Open that folder and create a new blk file there, set its name to for example ''custom_weapon_preset.blk'' and copy this code there:
   hideNodes{
     node:t="node_name"
+  }
 :: ''Note: Don't forget to change the directory from the main file ('''blk:t=''') to match the one where you created your weapon preset
 <br>
 ::* '''hideNodes''' is usually used to hide some parts in planes, helicopters, tanks or ships that are not used, for example pylons when you select its default preset that has fixed guns only and no bombs or other similar weapons. In tank and ship models it is possible to remove way more parts than in planes, for example their turrets, guns, external equipment, some wheels, tracks that are used as an additional armor etc.
 ::: In order to hide one of parts you need to:
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 :::4. Add nodes in '''node''' line
 ::::As an example this is how it is done for the Panther G tank:
   hideNodes{
     node:t="ex_armor_turret_l_01"
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     node:t="ex_armor_turret_r_05"
+  }
 ::It removes all tracks that are used as an additional armor
 ::Note: Removing nodes also removes them from the damage model
 :4. Open the Mission Editor
 :5. Create a new unit and set its ''class'' to your unit's name
-:6. Scroll down and set its weapon preset in the '''weapons''' tab to the custom one that you just created
+:6. Scroll down and set its weapon preset in the '''weapons''' tab to the custom one that you just created  [[Category:War Thunder CDK]]

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	== Applying custom skins to existing units ==		== Applying custom skins to existing units ==
		+
		+	{{Youtube-gallery\|FkKPtkey91g\|'''Video explaining how to apply custom skins'''}}

	:1. Create a new text file in the following directory if you want to make it for a plane, helicopter, tank or ship		:1. Create a new text file in the following directory if you want to make it for a plane, helicopter, tank or ship

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 :: expClass:t="exp_cruiser"
 :: expClass:t="exp_naval_ferry_barge"
 == Removing physical parts from existing units ==

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 # Create a new BLK file and give it unique name
-# Place the BLK in the correct folder depending what kind of you want to edit
+# Place the BLK in the correct folder depending on what kind of unit you want to edit
 #* WarThunder\content\pkg_local\gamedata\flightModels - '''planes'''
 #* WarThunder\content\pkg_local\gamedata\objectGroups - '''static objects'''

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   include "#/develop/gameBase/gameData/"
-  hideNodes{
+  "@override:weapon_presets" { preset { name:t="your_weapon_preset_name"; blk:t="gameData/flightModels/weaponPresets/custom_preset_file.blk"; } }
 {| class="wikitable" style="width: 90%;"
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   include "#/develop/gameBase/gameData/units/tankModels/germ_pzkpfw_V_ausf_G_panther.blk"
-  hideNodes{
+  "@override:weapon_presets" { preset { name:t="panther_no_tracks"; blk:t="gameData/units/tankModels/weaponPresets/custom_preset_without_tracks.blk"; } }
 </div></div>
 |-
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 ::: Ships: "#/develop/gameBase/gameData/units/ships/''unit_name''.blk"
 ::: You can find all unit names in [[CDK Reference|CDK Reference]] article
 ::* '''hideNodes''' is usually used to hide some parts in planes, helicopters, tanks or ships that are not used, for example pylons when you select its default preset that has fixed guns only and no bombs or other similar weapons. In tank and ship models it is possible to remove way more parts than in planes, for example their turrets, guns, external equipment, some wheels, tracks that are used as an additional armor etc.
 ::: In order to hide one of parts you need to:
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 :4. Open the Mission Editor
 :5. Create a new unit and set its ''class'' to your unit's name
 [[Category:War Thunder CDK]]

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 :::1. Open the Asset Viewer
 :::2. In '''Filter''' tab which is located in the left bottom corner type unit's name which you want to edit
-:::3. Select its '''_skeleton''' model
+:::3. Select its '''dynModel''' (green "teapot") model and check the window on the right side, then scroll down there until you see ''Node visibility'' tab (you can check their names there and also toggle them to check which name is assigned to what part)
 :::4. Add nodes in '''node''' line
 ::::As an example this is how it is done for the Panther G tank:

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 : '''"@override:[the line which you want to edit]":[correct datatype] = [new value]'''
-In order to edit block you need to write the code like this
+If you want to edit a line that is located in the code block you should write it like this:
   "@override:texStreaming" { "@override:biasGroup[1]" { "@override:lqMipBiasHQ":i=3 } }
 == Applying custom skins to existing units ==

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 ::* Move your custom object to the objectGroups folder
 :5. Find your custom object in the Mission Editor
-:By default it is not possible to see objectGroups in the mission but it can be fixed
+<!--:By default it is not possible to see objectGroups in the mission but it can be fixed
 :# Open the War Thunder game folder
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 :# Go to this location: '''WarThunder\WarThunderCDK\dagor3_cdk\bin64\plugins\de3x\missions\'''
 :# Open config.blk file in notepad or any similar software
-:# At the bottom, below all lines, add: '''"@override:units" { "@override:objectGroups" { "@override:classes" { path:t="../content/pkg_local/gameData/objectGroups"; } } } '''
+:# At the bottom, below all lines, add: '''"@override:units" { "@override:objectGroups" { "@override:classes" { path:t="../content/pkg_local/gameData/objectGroups"; } } } '''-->
 :# Open the Mission Editor
 :# Create a new unit