Open Rocket-I can't get motors recognized in the software

[duckandcover]

What the heck have i done wrong? I downloaded .eng files from thrustcurves.org and put them in the default directory and also made a different dir and put the
files there later and the software just doesn't find any motors.

 

[NTP2]

We need more info to help.

 

[neil_w]

We need more info to help.

This.

Also, all thrustcurve.org data is already built into the program, unless it’s new data since last release. Are you running 22.02?

 

[NTP2]

This.

You are very predictable Neil.

 

[neil_w]

You are very predictable Neil.

It always applies.

 

[NTP2]

It always applies.

Idea, you need a roboneil that just responds to every question with “need sim file”

 

[neil_w]

A while back, in a fit of futile frustration, I did post this: https://www.rocketryforum.com/threa...ther-support-question-for-that-matter.157409/

(sorry to the OP for the digression, we will help and soon as more info is provided)

 

[duckandcover]

i have version 22.02. above the ruler for flight config it says no motors.
estes bt-50 tube, 50 nose cone, bt-20 inner tube. did i goof the build so no motors show?

 

[neil_w]

Ah. Time for a quick primer.

First, if you're using standard commercial motors, go back and delete the motor files that you downloaded from Thrustcurve.org. They're already built into the program.

Next, for each rocket you must create motor configurations in the "Motors and Configurations" tab:


For each configuration, you'll select a motor (don't forget to select an appropriate delay at the top of the motor selection window). It is then those motor configurations, which you have created, which are available in the "Flight Configuration" pulldown menu.

Those motor configurations will also create associated simulations, which are then viewable in the "Flight Simulations" tab.

 

[duckandcover]

Thanks-got it. Either i forget how to read or the tutorials don't cover engines. The tiny view area of the tutorials and my lousy eyesight
didn't help and my not widening the tutorial window was kinda dumb.

 

[neil_w]

No problem. Don’t hesitate to post any additional questions.

 

[JoePfeiffer]

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Idea, you need a roboneil that just responds to every question with “need sim file”

The OpenRocket Virtual Assistant. Just keeps randomly asking "what version are you running?", "please post the .ork" and everybody's favorite "what was the delay on your motor?"

 

[neil_w]

And finally, "Please post a screenshot"