XML:TRAM: Difference between revisions

There was a long-standing problem with combined ONCC/TRAM files where the textures would be missing.<!--[Iritscen: I don't understand this sentence; is it important to keep this historical note?] With an older method you couldn't export non-native TRAM which meant to the TRAM had to be registered in the TRAC the ONCC is using.-->

: Todo: Add here throw pair table from talk page when it is complete.

Throw target animations are registered in the TRAC of the throw initiator (AKA the throw source). Target animations are forced onto the other character, removing the need to have that animation in the target's TRAC. Throw target (TRAM*tgt) animations can only cover up to 256 frames (0-255).

====Forward throws====

Scenario: You load two characters into Mod Tool and rotate (+/-180°) the throw target character because you need them to stand face to face as you work on an animation. When you are done animating, the target animation would need to be reversed again. This means multiplying the velocities by -1; the rotation also needs correcting. So it looks like you need *(-1) for the x rotation and -/+180° (depending on your initial change) for the Y rotation.

There is a Blender script implemented within the BlenderOni addon for rotating and adding PositionOffset to a forward throw Target animation. It is capable of adjusting both forward and back throws. The script's old version can be accessed [[Blender/Obsolete_scripts#Script_for_adjusting_forward_throw_targets|HERE.]]

[[Image:Animation_macro_v4.png|right|thumb]]

The Excel macro can be used to create any TRAM except overlays. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDTPYfvMf4M Demo vid here].

The macro should be rewritten as a .NET framework or application because Excel is not freeware. However, the tool was made with XSI in mind (for getting animation pair-based information). As XSI is mostly considered obsolete by the community, research for doing the same with Blender will be needed.

There was some development of a .NET-based '''[[TRAM setup assistant]]''' in 2016, but the work drifted into inactivity since the community showed no sign of demand for an updated tool.

As of now there is a Blender script for creating throw target adjustment data. So instead of writing a new stand-alone app, at least the creation of header data might be better ported to the Blender script.

* Put your files into the "input_and_output" folder.

* Disable macro security if you don't want to have to click on the "Enable Content" button every time.

* Close other worksheets before you run the macro.

* If you are not afraid of VBA code, you can enter the dev environment by hitting Alt+F11. If you want to extend the attack library with more screenshots and settings, search for "LibraryThrows", "LibraryAttack", "Picture", and "CBAttackHelp.AddItem".

Impact effects (particle) are picked by logic made within [[XML:BINA/ONIE#Visual_guides:_weapon.2C_melee.2C_environment|ONIE]]. Furthermore particles must be registered in [[XML:ONCC|ONCC]].