Question good orbiter c++ tutorial

[Alexw95]

is there a good sample of c++ for a orbiter vessle that has lots of comments or jsut a plain tutorial for making a simple c++ vessle if so can anyone recomend one?>

 

[Woo482]

I'd recommend you lean just C++ first, after that the API reference and guide are probably the best you'll get for Orbiter

 

[Alexw95]

I'd recommend you lean just C++ first, after that the API reference and guide are probably the best you'll get for Orbiter

ok thanks il take a look at that i am just bored at home and want to do somthign usefull

 

[Hielor]

If you just want samples, try the "samples" directory in the Orbitersdk folder.

 

[MeDiCS]

And stop making a new thread for every little issue you have :dry:.

 

[george7378]

I decided to start with C++ recently. I've not yet got round to making an Orbiter addon, but I've made some calculator utilities for use in Orbiter. Although I'm only a 'code monkey' at the moment, I find it hugely fun to make programs. For Orbiter, I'd just recommend looking at samples and changing things to see what happens. Also, computerex has a good tutorial on how to start:

 

[Moach]

i say go for the samples!

they're not all thorougly commented, but some are... and it gives off a good idea of how it should be done...

also, in the SDK "doc" folder, read the API guide - it really explains very well how c++ happens around Orbiter, giving you a nice staring ground



for a good c++ learning resource, trycplusplus.com/ - it has a wealth of good tutorials and stuff...

i also recommend you read a bit on C language... C++ will make more sense if you learn a bit of C first... it helps in understanding why some things are they way they are :thumbup:

 

[computerex]

Go for the samples. First make sure you know how to compile things. The secret to learning orbiter stuff is to just do it. A lot of people will recommend C++ books to you. That is all fine, but C++ is not a language you can learn in a day. So if you want to go through that route, you'll be writing useless, and boring stuff for a long time. Whereas you can use Orbiter as a learning tool for C++. Just make sure you are persistent, try to figure things out for yourself. Google stuff, etc. Modify the samples, and make something useful.

 

[Moach]

i started making addons for orbiter as a means to get some hands-on practice with c++, since the exercise stuff from the course i was taking were mostly generic "blah" console apps...

it all gains a lot more meaning once you have a clear practical use for it...


remember, genuine interest is the best teacher

 

[krashkart]

You have shown that you are willing to tackle the impossible. Now you just need to cover the basics. A week's worth of practice with C++ just isn't enough to nail down OrbiterAPI.

Along with the suggestions from the other members here, you might also have a look at some of the material at Gamedev.net and similar websites. Try talking your parents into helping you buy a used copy of 'Learn C++ in 21 Days', that way you'll have the information available when you need it.