Before packing the model for distribution it is necessary to complete two further files. As mentioned earlier, copy the 'params.txt' to 'params.txt.bkp'. This is a backup file so that a user can default the parameters back to their original values if they have been changed too far.
The second step is to complete a readme file. What you put into this file is entirely up to you but it should contain at least you contact details so that anyone wishing to make use of your work will be able to ask permission.
As an example the readme.txt for my distribution of the Decathlon is contained below.
Watt Age Decathlon EP ARF This Model was converted from an FMS
model by Mark Glennon using AC3D and is freely distributed. Please feel free
to modify as you wish using AC3D. If you modify and make it fly more
realistically, feel free to contact me via email, as I would love to see
improved versions created for ClearView RC Simulator, particularly an
accurate flight model. I can then update the distribution to make the flight
model more realistic for everyone.
To install, simply extract the file and
put the folder under the models in the ClearView RC Simulator. The next time
you run ClearView, it will appear under the Airplane selections.
Mark Glennon
Mark@zaragon.plus.com
The original FMS model was created by Gary Gunnerson
and the original readme is below.
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Model: Watt-Age Decathlon EP ARF (yellow)
Email: garyg51384@aol.com
Web-Site: http://gunnerson.homestead.com/files/fms_models.htm
Created: June 2005
Notes: The Watt-Age Decathlon EP ARF airplane is an almost ready-to-fly scale
looking airplane. The Decathlon comes with an all wood built-up wing
construction and real iron-on covering. It comes with all the ancillary
hardware horns, rods, gear, etc. but you'll need to add a complete flight
pack, motor, batts, servos, ESC and receiver.
http://www.globalhobby.com/public/gallery/128414.asp
Wing Span: 28.75 in / 730mm
Overall Length: 24.25 in / 616mm
Flying Weight: 16.2 oz / 460g
Motor Size: 370 power with gearbox required
Radio: Proportional 4-channel required A/R/E/T
Servos: 3 micro servos required
Battery: 8-cell 9.6V 800mAh Ni-MH required
If there are any Watt-Age Decathlon owners out there, please try the
model with FMS and let me know how it flies compared to the real thing.
-- Gary
To distribute the file create a zip file containing the contents of the w-decathlon directory including the sub-directories. If you are using a compression application to create the zip file ensure that it retains the directory structure.
If you are using Windows XP, it has the ability to create Zip files. The w-decathlon directory can then just be dragged and dropped into the zip.
Finally ensure that the zip file has a meaningful name to make it easier to distinguish when you have lots stored on the PC.
The END.