Modifying the OgreODE Demos

Hello, I am currently working on creating something similar to one of the demo applications provided, specifically OgreOde_Demo_LandScape. I go to OgreOde\demos\Landscape directory but when I open the .vcproj using Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 I see an empty project (no source or header files).

I've tried to build from OgreOde\demos\Landscape\scripts\VC8 using the Demo_Landscape_SDK.vcproj file but when I do I get a fatal error telling me OgreNoMemoryMacros.h does not exist.

My questions are:
1) Do I access the source files and edit the demos through the scripts\VC8 folder?
2) If so, what do I do about OgreNoMemoryMacros.h? I did find the source file online, but where do I save it?

Any help is greatly appreciated.

Nevermind, I figured that one out.
My new question is actually involving a link error.
I've commented out the old "OgreNoMemoryMacros.h" and other lines like that but now I am getting an error:
"Fatal error LNK1181: cannot open input file 'ode.lib'"
I looked in my ODE folder (ode-0.11.1) and to my surprise there is no ode.lib file at all. How can I find or make the ode.lib file? I downloaded my version off the sourceforge website.

How do I get ode.lib?

STATUS UPDATE: I fully compiled ODE 0.9 and also OgreODE (the latest version). When I try to run the demo excecutables however it tells me that I am missing .dll files (ode.dll, when I fixed that it asked me about d3dx9_38.dll etc.)

Is the problem that I am using Ogre 1.6.2?

"Fatal error LNK1181: cannot open input file 'ode.lib'"
I looked in my ODE folder (ode-0.11.1) and to my surprise there is no ode.lib file at all. How can I find or make the ode.lib file? I downloaded my version off the sourceforge website.

You should be linking against ode_single.lib ( or ode_double on a 64bit machine?)


STATUS UPDATE: I fully compiled ODE 0.9 and also OgreODE (the latest version). When I try to run the demo excecutables however it tells me that I am missing .dll files (ode.dll, when I fixed that it asked me about d3dx9_38.dll etc.)


If you are using the OGRE SDK then you probably need to install the DirectX end-user redistributable, check the wiki for details.
http://www.ogre3d.org/wiki/index.php/In ... al_C%2B%2B

Ok, I fixed the DLL errors by reinstalling DirectX and moving ode.lib (which I built using the ODE 0.9 package) into my release folder. The demo applications start out alright, I get to the ogre screen where it lets me choose my rendering style, anti-aliasing etc. but when I click "OK" the screen goes black, flickers a little, and then returns as though it crashed. I never see the renderable scene. Here are the last lines of my Ogre.log:
10:18:25: * DirectX per stage constants: yes
10:18:25: ***************************************
10:18:25: *** D3D9 : Subsystem Initialised OK ***
10:18:25: ***************************************
10:18:25: ResourceBackgroundQueue - threading disabled
10:18:25: Particle Renderer Type 'billboard' registered
10:18:25: SceneManagerFactory for type 'BspSceneManager' registered.
10:18:25: Registering ResourceManager for type BspLevel
10:18:25: SceneManagerFactory for type 'PCZSceneManager' registered.
10:18:25: MovableObjectFactory for type 'PCZLight' registered.
10:18:25: PCZone Factory Type 'ZoneType_Octree' registered
10:18:25: PCZone Factory Type 'ZoneType_Terrain' registered
10:18:25: SceneManagerFactory for type 'OctreeSceneManager' registered.
10:18:25: SceneManagerFactory for type 'TerrainSceneManager' registered.

I'm not sure what is going wrong. I followed the instructions here on how to install OgreODE:
http://www.ogre3d.org/wiki/index.php/Compile_OgreOde
However, instead of using an if statement at the "visitRenderables" line I simply commented it out.

I have some suspicions as to what is causing my program to terminate prematurely:
1) Could this be caused by me using OGRE 1.6.2 Shoggoth?
2) Am I missing some specific media or material files that I should place in my OgreSDK\media folder? I am running my program from the OgreSDK\bin\release folder. I will try to take all the media files from the OgreODE demo folder and place them in my OgreSDK\media folder and see where that goes.

Thank you for your reply Dermont. When I built with ODE 1.11.0 I got the lib file ode_doubled.lib. I assume this is because I was building in debug mode and because I forgot to change a setting from 64-bit to 32-bit. How do I change the setting? Do I change the premake4 setting to use 16-bit indices instead of 32-bit?

EDIT: Placing the OgreODE demo media files in OgreSDK\media and also in OgreSDK\bin\release has no noticeable effect.

EDIT2: I tried it with ODE 0.11.1 linking to ode_single.lib and doing the appropriate change in OgreOdeGeometry.h as specified here: http://www.ogre3d.org/wiki/index.php/Compile_OgreOde
Still no success. The ogre.log file stays the same.

I really am open to any suggestions right now.

a) You shouldn't need to make the changes to OgreOdeGeometry.h if you are building against the latest version of OgreOde:
https://ogre.svn.sourceforge.net/svnroo ... nk/ogreode

b) Do not comment out or apply the changes in the wiki to visitRenderables.

c) I'm assuming that if you've built the ReleaseDLL etc that the OgreOde_*.dll's and ode_single.dll are in your bin/release directory.

d) You may also need to update your resources.cfg file to point to the OgreOde media, but from your log it isn't even getting that far, e.g:

[OgreOde]
FileSystem=I:/OgreOdeBuild/OgreOde/demos/Media


dermont, you've been a great help.
I downloaded what I think was the most recent version of ogreode. I don't know how to download from the specific link you gave me but I did get a tardball from that site a few days ago called ogreode.tar.gz

Using this file I re-compiled ogreODE, removed my comment markers from visitRenderables, added "FileSystem=../../media/OgreOde" to resources.cfg and GranTurismo gets significantly further this time. The screen goes black, then I hear the typical Windows deep "boom" sound when it encounters an error, and the screen remains black with the white cursor visible. I press esc, get an error message telling me "Runtime error" and that it has been asked to terminate in an unusual way. Then it quits.

My ogre.log file now ends like this:
15:03:49: ***************************************
15:03:49: *** D3D9 : Subsystem Initialised OK ***
15:03:49: ***************************************
15:03:49: ResourceBackgroundQueue - threading disabled
15:03:49: Particle Renderer Type 'billboard' registered
15:03:49: SceneManagerFactory for type 'BspSceneManager' registered.
15:03:49: Registering ResourceManager for type BspLevel
15:03:49: SceneManagerFactory for type 'PCZSceneManager' registered.
15:03:49: MovableObjectFactory for type 'PCZLight' registered.
15:03:49: PCZone Factory Type 'ZoneType_Octree' registered
15:03:49: PCZone Factory Type 'ZoneType_Terrain' registered
15:03:49: SceneManagerFactory for type 'OctreeSceneManager' registered.
15:03:49: SceneManagerFactory for type 'TerrainSceneManager' registered.
15:03:49: Parsing scripts for resource group Autodetect
15:03:49: Finished parsing scripts for resource group Autodetect
15:03:49: Parsing scripts for resource group Bootstrap
15:03:49: Parsing script OgreCore.material
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15:03:49: Font BlueHighwayusing texture size 512x512
15:03:49: Info: Freetype returned null for character 127 in font BlueHighway
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15:03:49: Parsing script OgreLoadingPanel.overlay
15:03:49: Finished parsing scripts for resource group Bootstrap
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15:03:49: OGRE EXCEPTION(2:InvalidParametersException): Parameter called lightFalloff does not exist. in GpuProgramParameters::_findNamedConstantDefinition at ..\src\OgreGpuProgram.cpp (line 1097)
15:03:49: Compiler error: invalid parameters in deferred_post_minilight.hlsl.program(27): setting of constant failed
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15:03:49: Compiler error: object unsupported by render system in ASMSwizzle.material(1)
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15:03:49: OGRE EXCEPTION(2:InvalidParametersException): Parameter called camObjPos does not exist. in GpuProgramParameters::_findNamedConstantDefinition at ..\src\OgreGpuProgram.cpp (line 1097)
15:03:49: Compiler error: invalid parameters in Example.material(762): setting of constant failed
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15:03:50: OGRE EXCEPTION(7:InternalErrorException): Unable to compile Cg program Ogre/ParticleGS/GenerateVS: CG ERROR : The compile returned an error.
(0) : error C6015: Output 'POSITION' not completely written
in CgProgram::loadFromSource at ..\src\OgreCgProgramManagerDll.cpp (line 66)
15:03:50: High-level program Ogre/ParticleGS/GenerateVS encountered an error during loading and is thus not supported.
OGRE EXCEPTION(7:InternalErrorException): Unable to compile Cg program Ogre/ParticleGS/GenerateVS: CG ERROR : The compile returned an error.
(0) : error C6015: Output 'POSITION' not completely written
in CgProgram::loadFromSource at ..\src\OgreCgProgramManagerDll.cpp (line 66)
15:03:50: OGRE EXCEPTION(7:InternalErrorException): Unable to compile Cg program Ogre/ParticleGS/DisplayVS: CG ERROR : The compile returned an error.
(249) : warning C7050: "output.color" might be used before being initialized
(0) : error C6015: Output 'POSITION' not completely written
in CgProgram::loadFromSource at ..\src\OgreCgProgramManagerDll.cpp (line 66)
15:03:50: High-level program Ogre/ParticleGS/DisplayVS encountered an error during loading and is thus not supported.
OGRE EXCEPTION(7:InternalErrorException): Unable to compile Cg program Ogre/ParticleGS/DisplayVS: CG ERROR : The compile returned an error.
(249) : warning C7050: "output.color" might be used before being initialized
(0) : error C6015: Output 'POSITION' not completely written
in CgProgram::loadFromSource at ..\src\OgreCgProgramManagerDll.cpp (line 66)
15:03:50: OGRE EXCEPTION(7:InternalErrorException): Unable to compile Cg program Ogre/ParticleGS/DisplayPS: CG ERROR : The compile returned an error.
(323) : fatal error C9999: unexpected cast operation
in CgProgram::loadFromSource at ..\src\OgreCgProgramManagerDll.cpp (line 66)
15:03:50: High-level program Ogre/ParticleGS/DisplayPS encountered an error during loading and is thus not supported.
OGRE EXCEPTION(7:InternalErrorException): Unable to compile Cg program Ogre/ParticleGS/DisplayPS: CG ERROR : The compile returned an error.
(323) : fatal error C9999: unexpected cast operation
in CgProgram::loadFromSource at ..\src\OgreCgProgramManagerDll.cpp (line 66)
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15:03:50: Compiler error: number expected in autoterraintexture.material(43): incorrect float constant declaration
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15:03:50: Parsing scripts for resource group OgreOde
15:03:50: Parsing script apache_body.material
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15:03:50: Compiler error: number expected in autoterraintexture.material(43): incorrect float constant declaration
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15:03:50: Skipping loading overlay include: 'ogreodedemos.overlay as it is already loaded.
15:03:50: Finished parsing scripts for resource group OgreOde
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15:03:50: Texture: skybox_bk.jpg: Loading 1 faces(PF_R8G8B8,256x256x1) with hardware generated mipmaps from Image. Internal format is PF_X8R8G8B8,256x256x1.
15:03:50: Texture: skybox_lf.jpg: Loading 1 faces(PF_R8G8B8,256x256x1) with hardware generated mipmaps from Image. Internal format is PF_X8R8G8B8,256x256x1.
15:03:50: Texture: skybox_rt.jpg: Loading 1 faces(PF_R8G8B8,256x256x1) with hardware generated mipmaps from Image. Internal format is PF_X8R8G8B8,256x256x1.
15:03:50: Texture: skybox_up.jpg: Loading 1 faces(PF_R8G8B8,256x256x1) with hardware generated mipmaps from Image. Internal format is PF_X8R8G8B8,256x256x1.
15:03:50: Texture: skybox_dn.jpg: Loading 1 faces(PF_R8G8B8,256x256x1) with hardware generated mipmaps from Image. Internal format is PF_X8R8G8B8,256x256x1.
15:03:50: Mesh: Loading racingcircuit.mesh.
15:03:50: Texture: fence.tga: Loading 1 faces(PF_A8R8G8B8,256x256x1) with hardware generated mipmaps from Image. Internal format is PF_A8R8G8B8,256x256x1.
15:03:50: Texture: forest.tga: Loading 1 faces(PF_A8R8G8B8,512x128x1) with hardware generated mipmaps from Image. Internal format is PF_A8R8G8B8,512x128x1.
15:03:50: Texture: grass.tga: Loading 1 faces(PF_R8G8B8,512x512x1) with hardware generated mipmaps from Image. Internal format is PF_X8R8G8B8,512x512x1.
15:03:50: Texture: concrete.tga: Loading 1 faces(PF_R8G8B8,256x256x1) with hardware generated mipmaps from Image. Internal format is PF_X8R8G8B8,256x256x1.
15:03:50: Texture: curb.tga: Loading 1 faces(PF_R8G8B8,128x256x1) with hardware generated mipmaps from Image. Internal format is PF_X8R8G8B8,128x256x1.
15:03:50: Texture: tarmac2.tga: Loading 1 faces(PF_R8G8B8,512x512x1) with hardware generated mipmaps from Image. Internal format is PF_X8R8G8B8,512x512x1.
15:03:50: Texture: sand.tga: Loading 1 faces(PF_R8G8B8,512x512x1) with hardware generated mipmaps from Image. Internal format is PF_X8R8G8B8,512x512x1.
15:03:50: Texture: barrelside.tga: Loading 1 faces(PF_R8G8B8,128x128x1) with hardware generated mipmaps from Image. Internal format is PF_X8R8G8B8,128x128x1.
15:03:50: Texture: tarmac2finish.tga: Loading 1 faces(PF_R8G8B8,512x512x1) with hardware generated mipmaps from Image. Internal format is PF_X8R8G8B8,512x512x1.
15:03:50: Texture: tarmac2stage.tga: Loading 1 faces(PF_R8G8B8,512x512x1) with hardware generated mipmaps from Image. Internal format is PF_X8R8G8B8,512x512x1.
15:03:50: Texture: devimg1.tga: Loading 1 faces(PF_R8G8B8,512x64x1) with hardware generated mipmaps from Image. Internal format is PF_X8R8G8B8,512x64x1.
15:03:50: Texture: drpetter1.tga: Loading 1 faces(PF_R8G8B8,512x64x1) with hardware generated mipmaps from Image. Internal format is PF_X8R8G8B8,512x64x1.
If you have any further ideas on what could be causing this now I would really appreciate. Even a suggestion on where I should throw in some breakpoints for debugging would be useful. Once again, you've been a great help and I am very thankful that you replied.

At first I thought this was the problem in my ogre.log:
15:12:15: OGRE EXCEPTION(7:InternalErrorException): Unable to compile Cg program Ogre/ParticleGS/GenerateVS: CG ERROR : The compile returned an error.
(0) : error C6015: Output 'POSITION' not completely written
in CgProgram::loadFromSource at ..\src\OgreCgProgramManagerDll.cpp (line 66)
15:12:15: High-level program Ogre/ParticleGS/GenerateVS encountered an error during loading and is thus not supported.
OGRE EXCEPTION(7:InternalErrorException): Unable to compile Cg program Ogre/ParticleGS/GenerateVS: CG ERROR : The compile returned an error.
(0) : error C6015: Output 'POSITION' not completely written
in CgProgram::loadFromSource at ..\src\OgreCgProgramManagerDll.cpp (line 66)
15:12:15: OGRE EXCEPTION(7:InternalErrorException): Unable to compile Cg program Ogre/ParticleGS/DisplayVS: CG ERROR : The compile returned an error.
(249) : warning C7050: "output.color" might be used before being initialized
(0) : error C6015: Output 'POSITION' not completely written
in CgProgram::loadFromSource at ..\src\OgreCgProgramManagerDll.cpp (line 66)
15:12:15: High-level program Ogre/ParticleGS/DisplayVS encountered an error during loading and is thus not supported.
OGRE EXCEPTION(7:InternalErrorException): Unable to compile Cg program Ogre/ParticleGS/DisplayVS: CG ERROR : The compile returned an error.
(249) : warning C7050: "output.color" might be used before being initialized
(0) : error C6015: Output 'POSITION' not completely written
in CgProgram::loadFromSource at ..\src\OgreCgProgramManagerDll.cpp (line 66)
15:12:15: OGRE EXCEPTION(7:InternalErrorException): Unable to compile Cg program Ogre/ParticleGS/DisplayPS: CG ERROR : The compile returned an error.
(323) : fatal error C9999: unexpected cast operation
in CgProgram::loadFromSource at ..\src\OgreCgProgramManagerDll.cpp (line 66)
15:12:15: High-level program Ogre/ParticleGS/DisplayPS encountered an error during loading and is thus not supported.
OGRE EXCEPTION(7:InternalErrorException): Unable to compile Cg program Ogre/ParticleGS/DisplayPS: CG ERROR : The compile returned an error.
(323) : fatal error C9999: unexpected cast operation
in CgProgram::loadFromSource at ..\src\OgreCgProgramManagerDll.cpp (line 66)
But then I read in some threads that this is really an irrelevant error. Is there a problem with my SDK?

EDIT: When I compare this to the Ogre.log of the successful demo binary I downloaded I see the line that should follow "Texture: drpetter1.tga: Loading 1 faces(PF_R8G8B8,512x64x1) with hardware generated mipmaps from Image. Internal format is PF_X8R8G8B8,512x64x1." is "*** Initializing OIS ***". My Ogre.log stops just before this line.

The only things I can think of is:

a) to make sure that your are building against ODE 0.11.* not 0.9.*
b) Try running with OpenGL renderer
c) check that the Ogre demos run
d) run depends.exe on the demo to check for missing dependencies, if you've installed Win32 Windows SDK Tool it should be in:
\Microsoft Visual Studio 2005\Common7\Tools\bin
If not you can dowload from here:
http://www.dependencywalker.com/

Post your full Ogre log file.

Hey dermont,

Alright, I've managed to get it working. When I tried to render in OpenGL it thankfully gave me an ODE ERROR 2 and told me it was a problem with Gimpact. I reinstalled ODE without Gimpact, reloaded the .dll and lib files in my debug folder, and it worked. However, the rendering is choppy, and it becomes more noticeable when the camera is close to the car and at higher FPS.

Can anyone help me with the stuttering issue? I've tried both the simplescenes demo and GranTurismo using both the debug and release library and the cars seem to stutter. The stuttering is more severe when I have high FPS (100+) which leads me to believe it is an issue with the how the frame is updated.

I found something on choppy rendering here, but I'm not sure how to implement it (or if it is still valid) with the OgreODE demo:
viewtopic.php?p=31468&highlight=

Ok, I fixed the stuttering by changing the value of const int _stepper_choice from 2 to 3 so that I now use ForwardFixedInterpolatedStepHandler.

All issues so far have been resolved. Thank you once again to dermont for the help.