Developer Update Feb 2019
The next version of RTB is still in development. This version is mostly around separating the Google Maps and Height functions into two plugins that can be swapped out for other plugins. This will enable us to move away from using Google and those clever enough will be able to develop their own plugins to use with RTB. Height Maps and Laser Data anyone? 😊
Another related improvement I have made is the ability to load the Google image on a background thread, so you can start working on the laying out of the track, walls, objects whilst it gathers all the images. This also lays the foundation for adding more than one Google image to your project – something I’ll add in a future release.
As usual I have underestimated how much work has been required to extract these functions into plugins and then change the RTB interface to support. I also over-estimated how much spare time I have so things are taking longer than expected (or as expected if you know me well enough).
The result will be worth it though I am sure. Once done with this (dare I mention it) I’ll start to work on adding the long-desired Bezier Spline with control points that some people can’t live without. 😊
Another related improvement I have made is the ability to load the Google image on a background thread, so you can start working on the laying out of the track, walls, objects whilst it gathers all the images. This also lays the foundation for adding more than one Google image to your project – something I’ll add in a future release.
As usual I have underestimated how much work has been required to extract these functions into plugins and then change the RTB interface to support. I also over-estimated how much spare time I have so things are taking longer than expected (or as expected if you know me well enough).
The result will be worth it though I am sure. Once done with this (dare I mention it) I’ll start to work on adding the long-desired Bezier Spline with control points that some people can’t live without. 😊