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Djphil: Add Quicklinks

2020-10-19T16:15:15Z

Add Quicklinks

Glem01: /* How do I load terrain on startup? */

2007-09-01T12:28:31Z

‎How do I load terrain on startup?

Glem01: /* Terrain Tidbits */

2007-09-01T12:28:11Z

‎Terrain Tidbits

Tedd: /* Something Has Gone Wrong! */

2007-08-30T18:12:58Z

‎Something Has Gone Wrong!

SeanDague: /* How do I change the terrain for a group of sims? */

2007-08-29T11:59:08Z

‎How do I change the terrain for a group of sims?

SeanDague at 11:55, 29 August 2007

2007-08-29T11:55:40Z

SeanDague at 11:43, 29 August 2007

2007-08-29T11:43:54Z

SeanDague at 11:39, 29 August 2007

2007-08-29T11:39:55Z

SeanDague: /* I connect but cannot move */

2007-08-29T11:28:06Z

‎I connect but cannot move

SeanDague at 11:26, 29 August 2007

2007-08-29T11:26:52Z

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	A list of frequently asked questions. Please add anything you think is reasonable here.		A list of frequently asked questions. Please add anything you think is reasonable here.
	= Building OpenSim =		= Building OpenSim =

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 This should scale it down from the nearly 300 meters altitude I ran into to something a little more reasonable for the minimap.
-=== How do I load terrain on startup? ===
+=== How do I load a terrain file on startup? ===
 Edit the file startup_commands.txt in the bin directory and add the above commands "terrain load-tile ..." and "terrain multiply ..." one per line.

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	This should scale it down from the nearly 300 meters altitude I ran into to something a little more reasonable for the minimap.		This should scale it down from the nearly 300 meters altitude I ran into to something a little more reasonable for the minimap.

		+	=== How do I load terrain on startup? ===
		+	Edit the file startup_commands.txt in the bin directory and add the above commands "terrain load-tile ..." and "terrain multiply ..." one per line.

	Terrain Tidbits brought to you by Tilde, with a few questions in IRC :) - [[User:Tildeampersand\|Tilde]] 10:32, 15 August 2007 (PDT)		Terrain Tidbits brought to you by Tilde, with a few questions in IRC :) - [[User:Tildeampersand\|Tilde]] 10:32, 15 August 2007 (PDT)

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	= Something Has Gone Wrong! =		= Something Has Gone Wrong! =
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		+	=== I get a timeout during region handshake ===
		+
		+	* Do you have the correct IP in your Regions\* config file?
		+	* Do you have multiple interfaces on the server running OpenSim? OpenSim will not bind outgoing UDP packets to a specific IP, its default IP to reach you will be what the Region answers UDP with. If you have configured the region for another IP you will get a timeout during connect.

	=== I cannot connect to my OpenSim ===		=== I cannot connect to my OpenSim ===

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 Then, once you have it saved, on the OpenSim.exe console, type in:
-terrain load-tile f32 <filename> <image X> <image y> <bottomleftsim X> <bottomleftsim y>
+ terrain load-tile f32 <filename> <image X> <image y> <bottomleftsim X> <bottomleftsim y>
 For example, I run a square of 4 sims in a 2x2 pattern. I started my sim placement at 0, 0 and ended at 1, 1. my line reads:
-terrain load-tile f32 simalpha.raw 512 512 0 0
+ terrain load-tile f32 simalpha.raw 512 512 0 0
 Next, before you log in, you may want to go to type in:
-terrain multiply 0.4
+ terrain multiply 0.4
 This should scale it down from the nearly 300 meters altitude I ran into to something a little more reasonable for the minimap.

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	Terrain Tidbits brought to you by Tilde, with a few questions in IRC :) - [[User:Tildeampersand\|Tilde]] 10:32, 15 August 2007 (PDT)		Terrain Tidbits brought to you by Tilde, with a few questions in IRC :) - [[User:Tildeampersand\|Tilde]] 10:32, 15 August 2007 (PDT)
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		+	= In World Questions =
		+
		+	=== Does in world scripting work yet? ===
		+
		+	Not yet, but there is a lot of work going on here. Please see [[LlFunction_implementation_status]] for the latest info.
		+
		+	=== Why do I walk through objects? ===
		+
		+	Basicphysics doesn't support collisions between objects (just between you and the ground). There is active work on other physics engines for OpenSim, but these are quite experimental at this point, so not considered supported.
		+
		+	=== Can I edit my avatar? ===
		+
		+	Yes, but you need to create a Shape, Hair, Shirt, and Pants first via the Inventory button. There are no defaults created for each user at this point.

	= Grid Mode =		= Grid Mode =

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 = Something Has Gone Wrong! =
-== I cannot connect to my OpenSim ==
+=== I cannot connect to my OpenSim ===
 * See [[OpenSim: Connecting]].
-== I connect but cannot move ==
+=== I connect but cannot move ===
 If the client connects but the avatar can only spin in place and not move, then the sim is not correctly configured. It completed the initial login function, but packets are not being exchanged between the client and the sim, probably due to a network configuration error on the sim.
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 * See [[OpenSim: Configuration]].
-== I have problems with viewing the worldmap ==
+=== From time to time my Avatar seems to get stuck ===
 * This may happen when running OpenSim on a Linux server, both in grid or standalone mode.
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 This is a list of Exceptions that you may see on the console, what they mean, and if they are a problem.
-== System.DllNotFoundException: ./libopenjpeg-libsl-2.1.2.0.so ==
+=== System.DllNotFoundException: ./libopenjpeg-libsl-2.1.2.0.so ===
   Failed generating terrain map: System.DllNotFoundException: ./libopenjpeg-libsl-2.1.2.0.so
   at (wrapper managed-to-native) OpenJPEGNet.OpenJPEG:LibslAllocDecoded OpenJPEGNet.OpenJPEG/LibslImage&)
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 = OpenSim in the Wild =
-== Are there test servers running OpenSim I can connect to? ==
+=== Are there test servers running OpenSim I can connect to? ===
 Yes.  Check out http://deepgid.org, http://osgrid.org
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 No, OpenSim islands cannot connect to the Linden Lab grid.
 = Terrain Tidbits =
-== What programs can I use to create terrains for OpenSim? ==
+=== What programs can I use to create terrains for OpenSim? ===
 If you are after simple terrain files (jpg, gif, etc), you can use Photoshop or any number of freeware programs, like Gimp. If you want more complex terrains, you will need programs that output to standard 3d raw format (aka r32 or r64). L3DT and Terragen are two of the top commercial programs for this. (anyone know of a freeware one?), or you could, with some practice, use Blender. The free version of L3DT can make terrains up to 2048x2048 in size, or 8x8 regions.
-== Where do I put the files for my terrains? ==
+=== Where do I put the files for my terrains? ===
 This one is actually pretty simple, but first the 'hard' answer: anywhere in the PATH will work. Lost? yeah, I was too, so... just drop the file into the /bin directory (right where your opensim.exe file is).
-== How do I change the terrain for a group of sims? ==
+=== How do I change the terrain for a group of sims? ===
 First, the file must be in f32 (or f64?) format. This is done easliy with L3DT's export feature. (use the RAW format and set the oprions to Y flipped = true and at the bottom, change it to read 'float' instead of 'ushort'). It also needs to be a file that will cover each sim in a 256x256 layer (so, for 2x2 regions, you need a 512x512 file).
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 Note: Grid Mode isn't officially supported yet.  As such, you are pretty much on your own if you are trying to get OpenSim up and running in Grid Mode.
-== I start the sim and it doesn't connect to any grid ==
+=== I start the sim and it doesn't connect to any grid ===
 When OpenSim is first started, it needs configuration.
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 * See [[OpenSim: Configuration]].
-== I start the OpenSim.Grid.UserServer.exe and it gives an error ==
+=== I start the OpenSim.Grid.UserServer.exe and it gives an error ===
 If this error is access denied for username@localhost, the mysql database is not set up.
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 * See [[OpenSim: Configuration]].
-== I want to run my own Local Grid but one or more servers fail to start ==
+=== I want to run my own Local Grid but one or more servers fail to start ===
 * Be sure that you're able to start OpenSim.exe alone, in Standalone mode, and to be able to login.
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 = How to ask for help =
-== Before asking for help... ==
+=== Before asking for help... ===
 * Search the wiki and web before asking for help.
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 * See [[OpenSim: Connecting]].
-== Asking in IRC ==
+=== Asking in IRC ===
 IRC channels are #opensim-help, #opensim and #opensim-dev on EFNet. Approach them in that order :) Please be courteous and remember that the developers and anyone else assisting you are volunteers there.
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 * If you need to paste configuration files or error messages, please paste to [http://pastebin.ca/ pastebin] then send the link in the IRC channel.
-== After you get help ==
+=== After you get help ===
 * If no-one can help you, please submit a bug.
 * If someone does help you, please document the problem and fix on the wiki on this page.

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 = Building OpenSim =
-== I can't find any build files or solution files ==
+=== I can't find any build files or solution files ===
 * If you're on windows, run prebuild.bat - on linux prebuild.sh
-== VS2005 wont open the .sln file ==
+=== VS2005 wont open the .sln file ===
 * Try running the VS2005 C#. You are probably running VS2005 C++. This is a C# project.
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 = Running OpenSim =
-== Running OpenSim.exe from a Cygwin shell has access denied for some dll's ==
+=== Running OpenSim.exe from a Cygwin shell has access denied for some dll's ===
 * Do a 'cd bin' followed by 'chmod a+x *' to make all dll files executable.
-== I cannot start my sim ==
+=== I cannot start my sim ===
 * See [[OpenSim: Running]].
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 First, read [[OpenSim: Configuration]].
-== Where can I get a new UUID for my sim config? ==
+=== Where can I get a new UUID for my sim config? ===
 Use 'uuidgen' or generate one on the [http://www.famkruithof.net/uuid/uuidgen uuidgen webpage].
-== Can I run multiple regions with OpenSim? ==
+=== Can I run multiple regions with OpenSim? ===
 Yes.  To do this add another xml file to bin/Regions. You need to create a new 'sim_UUID' (see above) and change the 'sim_name', 'internal_ip_port', 'sim_location_x' and 'sim_location_y' (and anything else you wish to change). Restart OpenSim.
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 * See [[OpenSim: Configuration]].
-== How do I enable prim storage? ==
+=== How do I enable prim storage? ===
 * In the OpenSim.ini file, change the storage_plugin so it points to OpenSim.DataStore.MonoSqlite.dll (storage_plugin =  OpenSim.DataStore.MonoSqlite.dll).
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 Currently, sqlite is the only database provider that works for prim storage, this will change in the future.
-== There are a bunch of textures in the library, but they are all 0x0? What's wrong? ==
+=== There are a bunch of textures in the library, but they are all 0x0? What's wrong? ===
 To enable these extra textures for your use, you must delete your regionassets.yap file, and restart your sim. WARNING: IF YOU DO THIS, YOU WILL LOSE ANY ASSETS (textures, scripts, animations, etc) THAT YOU HAVE UPLOADED!
 = Something Has Gone Wrong! =

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	* See [[OpenSim: Configuration]].		* See [[OpenSim: Configuration]].
−
−	~~Note: there are lags from time to time due to the way data is backed up on the Prim. We are working on ways.~~
−

	== I have problems with viewing the worldmap ==		== I have problems with viewing the worldmap ==

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 * Solution: get the newest code from libsecondlife (svn co svn://opensecondlife.org/libsl/trunk), 'make' manually in the subdir openjpeg-libsl, and copy the resulting libopenjpeg-libsl-2.1.2.0.so into your OpenSim .../bin subdir, overwriting the existing one.
 * Recompile & restart OpenSim.
 = OpenSim in the Wild =