How Do I Get Command Line Working?

[AndyCocker]

Hi,

Coming back to TGD after a long break, I still cannot get command-line rendering to work.
I am using version 1.8.76.0
I do not have \docs\command_line.txt as mentioned elsewhere, so have tried to glean correct usage from forums.
I have TGD installed to C:\TGD
Sunset003.tgd is situated at C:\TGD\Sunset003.tgd
From dos prompt within C:\TGD I use

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tgdcli -p C:\TGD\Sunset003.tgd -r
Command Line spits out

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C:\TGD>tgdcli -p C:\TGD\Sunset003.tgd -r
<<<### APP RUN STARTED ###>>>
Terragen 2 Technology Preview 1 (build 1.8.76.0)
AddClass: added class group (268580672 268580768)
AddClass: added class null (268581328 268581424)
AddClass: added class camera (268581440 268581536)
AddClass: added class render (268581552 268581648)
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AddClass: added class heightfield_load (268581776 268581872)
AddClass: added class lwo_reader (268584080 268581920)
AddClass: added class obj_reader (268581936 268582032)
AddClass: added class plane (268582048 268582144)
AddClass: added class disc (268582160 268582256)
AddClass: added class sphere (268582272 268582368)
AddClass: added class sunlight (268582384 268582480)
AddClass: added class light_source (268582496 268582592)
AddClass: added class enviro_light (268582608 268582704)
Loading plugins in: C:\TGD\
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AddClass: added class surface_layer (233260916 233261032)
AddClass: added class alpine_fractal_shader (233262320 233265148)
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AddClass: added class distribution_shader_v3 (233249576 233249692)
AddClass: added class distribution_shader_v4 (233249708 233249824)
AddClass: added class cloud_layer_v2 (233246720 233246836)
AddClass: added class layered_shader (233252528 233252644)
AddClass: added class cloud_fractal_shader_v3 (233246984 233247100)
AddClass: added class crater_shader (233247116 233247232)
AddClass: added class colour_adjust_shader (233247248 233247364)
AddClass: added class constant_shader (233247380 233247688)
AddClass: added class distance_shader (233249316 233249428)
AddClass: added class erosion_shader (233249840 233251644)
AddClass: added class fake_stones_shader (233251660 233251776)
AddClass: added class fractal_displacement_shader (233251792 233251904)
AddClass: added class heightfield_displacement_shader (233252052 233252168)
AddClass: added class heightfield_shader (233251920 233252036)
AddClass: added class image_map_shader (233249184 233249300)
AddClass: added class image_map_shader (233249184 233249300)
AddClass: added class lambert_shader (233252184 233252512)
AddClass: added class merge_shader (233252660 233254040)
AddClass: added class MOLA_map_shader (233254056 233254172)
AddClass: added class multi_shader (233254188 233255336)
AddClass: added class planet_atmosphere (233255352 233258440)
AddClass: added class planet_surface_shader (233258456 233260040)
AddClass: added class power_fractal_shader_v2 (233260056 233260172)
AddClass: added class power_fractal_shader_v3 (233246852 233246968)
AddClass: added class power_fractal_shader_v3 (233246852 233246968)
AddClass: added class redirect_shader (233260188 233260300)
AddClass: added class reflective_shader (233247704 233249168)
AddClass: added class translucent_shader (233261048 233261532)
AddClass: added class strata_and_outcrops_shader_v2 (233260784 233260900)
AddClass: added class transform_shader (233262064 233262176)
AddClass: added class twist_and_shear_shader (233261548 233261660)
AddClass: added class visualise_normal (233261676 233261788)
AddClass: added class visualise_tex_coords (233261804 233261916)
AddClass: added class warp_shader (233262192 233262304)
AddClass: added class water_shader (233261932 233262048)
AddClass: added class sphere_geometry_shader (233260444 233260768)
AddClass: added class terrain_set (233313304 233313288)
AddClass: added class shader_set (233260316 233260428)
AddClass: added class tex_coords_from_XYZ (233265164 233265276)
AddClass: added class compute_normal (233265292 233265404)
AddClass: added class compute_terrain (233313176 233313160)
AddClass: added class experiment_TEST (233262320 233265148)
AddClass: added class heightfield_generate (233266476 233266592)
AddClass: added class heightfield_adjust_vertical (233265420 233265536)
AddClass: added class heightfield_clip_vertical (233265684 233265800)
AddClass: added class heightfield_curve_vertical (233265816 233265932)
AddClass: added class heightfield_crop (233265552 233265668)
AddClass: added class heightfield_erode_v2 (233265948 233266064)
AddClass: added class heightfield_erode_v3 (233266080 233266196)
AddClass: added class heightfield_export_LWO (233266212 233266328)
AddClass: added class heightfield_from_shader (233266344 233266460)
AddClass: added class heightfield_make_river (233266608 233266724)
AddClass: added class heightfield_merge (233266740 233266856)
AddClass: added class heightfield_resize (233266872 233266988)
AddClass: added class heightfield_smooth (233267004 233267120)
AddClass: added class heightfield_smooth_erode (233267136 233267252)
AddClass: added class heightfield_erode_experiment (233267268 233267384)
AddClass: added class grass_clump (233267400 233267516)
AddClass: added class planet (233267664 233268580)
AddClass: added class populator_v3 (233268596 233268712)
AddClass: added class rock (233268728 233268844)
AddClass: added class tgo_reader (233268860 233268976)
AddClass: added class lake (233267532 233267648)
AddClass: added class object_writer_tgo (233268992 233269104)
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Loading plugins in: C:\TGD\plugins\
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Loading plugins in: C:\TGD\..\..\tgdplugins\nt_intel\
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Loaded a total of 3 plugin modules
Found existing prefs file
False UCBool
False UCBool
Successfully parsed prefs file
ReadXML: Attempting to read file: "C:\TGD\Terragen_2.ucr\Generic\default.xml"
creating camera (268581440)
creating render (268581552)
creating render (268581552)
creating enviro_light (268582608)
creating sunlight (268582384)
creating sphere_geometry_shader (233260444)
creating constant_shader (233247380)
creating sphere (268582272)
creating sphere_geometry_shader (233260444)
creating constant_shader (233247380)
creating planet (233267664)
creating sphere_geometry_shader (233260444)
creating planet_atmosphere (233255352)
creating power_fractal_shader_v3 (233246852)
creating heightfield_shader (233251920)
creating heightfield_generate (233266476)
creating compute_terrain (233313176)
creating group (268580672)
creating group (268580672)
creating group (268580672)
creating group (268580672)
creating group (268580672)
creating group (268580672)
creating group (268580672)
creating group (268580672)
ReadXML: done
Content path for "Project" set to "C:\TGD\Terragen_2.ucr\Generic\"
Content path for "Project" set to ""
creating camera (268581440)
creating camera (268581440)
CreateFile succeeded
destroying camera (268581536)
destroying camera (268581536)
My scene does not render, but the GUI is launched.

It looks like stuff can't be found, and "project" path looks dubious.

Can anybody help please?

Andy

[bigben]

In the program's directory you'll find a docs folder. Read the win_command_line.txt file.

You need to set an environment variable for the path to TGD/TGDCLI and include this variable in the commandline

%TERRAGEN_PATH%/tgdcli


While the file also gives the following example:

%TERRAGEN_PATH%/tgdcli myproject.tgd

I have found it necessary to include "-p" before the .tgd file as you have done

[AndyCocker]

In the program's directory you'll find a docs folder. Read the win_command_line.txt file.

Thanks, but as I have already said, I do not have that file in my Docs folder (there are two files, changes.txt and freeimage-license.txt).

You need to set an environment variable for the path to TGD/TGDCLI and include this variable in the commandline

%TERRAGEN_PATH%/tgdcli


While the file also gives the following example:

%TERRAGEN_PATH%/tgdcli myproject.tgd

I have found it necessary to include "-p" before the .tgd file as you have done

Have set path with

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set TERRAGEN_PATH=C:\TGD and it doesn't work. I get exactly the same results as before.

Any further suggestions? Surely I'm not the only one having these issues.

Andy

[Oshyan]

Are you using the free version of the Technology Preview? That version does not allow use of the commandline due to concerns of circumvention of the animation limitations. You can use the commandline for non-animated purposes by pre-purchasing the Deep version or you can use it in animation if you pre-purchase Deep+Animation.

If you are already using one of the registered versions make sure you have not updated with a free version install file. You will need to obtain registered version updates from Planetside. Please contact registrations@planetside.co.uk if you need update information.

- Oshyan

[AndyCocker]

Are you using the free version of the Technology Preview? That version does not allow use of the commandline due to concerns of circumvention of the animation limitations.

Aah. Yes I am. It's a shame that either the program itself, the documentation or website didn't explain this, as I wouldn't have wasted a few hours trying to get it to work.

Thanks anyway.

Andy

[Oshyan]

I'm sorry for the waste of time. I agree it should simply throw up an error saying the commandline is unavailable in the unregistered version. I'll try to have that put in for the next update.

- Oshyan

[AndyCocker]

I'm sorry for the waste of time. I agree it should simply throw up an error saying the commandline is unavailable in the unregistered version. I'll try to have that put in for the next update.

It's no problem really.. just venting a little.

I personally would have liked to see the free version be fully functional, but be further restricted in terms of being limited to rendering 100 frames, or being limited to 320x240 when animation is being used, for example, or even a time-limited version where everything works for a week or so, then defaults to the current free version functionality until registered. Anyhow, this has probably all been discussed in other threads.

I'm not prepared at this stage to purchase something that I'm not sure I'll use all that much.

Regards,

Andy

[Oshyan]

We have always provided a free version with certain specific intentions and aimed at a particular market. Those people for whom the free version is of interest would no doubt feel extremely limited by a time out of any kind. It sounds like you don't fall into the market that the free version is aimed at (non-animators).

We may in the future provide other ways to test the full capabilities of TG2 prior to purchase - possibilities include a time-limited full-function demo, a "Personal Learning Edition" with watermarks, etc. Few companies provide demo versions without fairly strong restrictions either on time, capability, or output.

- Oshyan

[AndyCocker]

We may in the future provide other ways to test the full capabilities of TG2 prior to purchase - possibilities include a time-limited full-function demo, a "Personal Learning Edition" with watermarks, etc. Few companies provide demo versions without fairly strong restrictions either on time, capability, or output.

I can appreciate the current offering, and it's great to be able to render out works at a decent size, but I certainly like the idea of a "Personal Learning Edition" offering too.

Regards,

Andy