The Common Image Generator Interface (CIGI) is an open data protocol that allows communication between a host simulation and an image generator (IG). The host simulation often simulates the motion of one or more vehicles, and the IG displays an animated, 3D rendering of the vehicles and their environment. Information about CIGI can be found on SourceForge.

This page describes how FLAMES supports the development of CIGI-compatible host simulations. See CIGI IG Plugin for Unreal for information on how FLAMES supports the development of CIGI-compatible image generators.

The FLAMES CIGI Option allows a FLAMES-based simulation to act as a host simulation and communicate with an IG using the CIGI protocol. During scenario execution, both FORGE and FIRE can transmit CIGI messages to an IG, including state information for each Unit in the scenario and other CIGI information.

Download the free FLAMES Developer and the free CIGI Option Content today to learn more about the FLAMES CIGI Option and to give the option a try.

Licensing

A CIGI option license is available and the option is fully functional in the free Trial Version of the FLAMES Engine. A license to the CIGI option must be purchased to use the option with the unrestricted version of the FLAMES Engine.