Bug description: If you create a contact point type SKID then it must be after the wheel_left and wheel_right for the order from the flight_model.cfg contact points. Placing it first will cause the wheel_right tooltip to show Xxxxxx.
Hello @Flysimware,
Do you still reproduce the issue ?
I tried on the da62 sdk and I don’t have the same behavior.
Regards,
Boris
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No this issuie was fixed.
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Hi @Boris
This is still a issue and same for the DA62. I suspect you tested wrong. To see the bug you must have the skid selected and the order must be 3rd after the wheels in the contact list order.
Solution List the skid first.
Side Note:
I have a request. Can you create a new contact properties called tailskid and have this tailskid have a large amount of ground resistance? The sim is missing this and really needs it.
For now, I am forced to use the properties skid and then add code logic that has a hidden spoiler when on ground and under 300 rpm. This acts like ground resistance. Works pretty good. But think we need this for tail draggers.
Hello,
I was able to reproduce and logged the issue.
You should post this idea in the Ideas category.
Thank you,
Regards,
Boris
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Hello,
The blank tooltip is caused by the fact that wear and tear does not exist for a skid type contact point but only for a wheel type.
If you remove the wear and tear sections of the gear xml you should no longer have the behavior.
Regards,
Boris
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- I removed the wear and tear data for the Tire.1 and LandingGear.1 from the xml today. This failed.
- I am forced to post the skid 3rd as I stated above. I did try a few other things to keep the skid listed first and the right front tire tooltips always fails. But never the left tire. So seems a bit more complex than just the wear and tear alone as it may include the internal coding.
So conclusion is yes the wear and tear is the issue and the only solution is to list the skid 3rd. I also am able to keep the LandingGear and remove the Tire. I suspect the strut will still work as a wear and tear.
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