[REL] Manos Scopes for SH5 (only for TDW's Gui mod)

[makman94]

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Manos Scopes-SH5 (for TDW's Gui)
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(this optic mod is for use ONLY in TDW's gui . the version of TDW's guis that was used during the building of this mod was the v6.3.4)


1.Both scopes have now the , historically for german scopes, proper FOV (Field Of View) which is 38 degrees.

2.aobf tool's scales are , also , perfect calibrated so you can enjoy this brilliant mechanical calculator.

3.of course, low power zoom is setted to x1,5 and high power zoom to x6 (historical zooms for german scopes in ww2).


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Scopes specifications
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Attack and Observation periscopes:
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FOV = 38 degrees
zooms = x1,5 / x6


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Installation
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1. first of all you have to install TDW's gui (current version is v6.3.4)

2a. next, install the ''Manos Scopes-Core Files'' which installs the core files of the mod. the default files are for use at resolutions with 4:3 ratio

2b.attention: ONLY if you are NOT using a 4:3 resolution ratio !
then choose the ''Manos Scopes-patch for XXX'' that matches with the resolution ratio that you are using and install it immediately after ''Manos Scopes-Core Files''

3.This step is OPTIONAL. if you want a totally Black Background at scopes enable the ''Manos Scopes-Optional-Black BackGround''


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Notes
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Note 1:
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the aobf tool's scales for the uzo have been removed ! this is made so becuase there was no aobf tool at uzo device . uzo's main use was only for bearing readings.


note 2 (for the aobf tool):
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if you are running after for precise results from this tool...you will need ,additionally, a mod that is correcting the ships's dimensions (masts and lengths).ToniloCoyote is preparing this mod ...so keep an eye on him when he release it(he is making,so far, a perfect job).
However,'hardcore' players are estimating(by eye) masts's or funnels's heights and ships's lengths and are using this mechanical calculator as ... a calculator for finding the ranges or aobs based on their estimations.harder...yes...but from now on ...its up to you how much hard you want to go for !

note 3 :
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this mod is effecting only the optics via attack and observation periscopes.
attention: there have been no workaround for the rest optic devices of sub ( uzo , conning deck , binoculars )...i left the stock settings for these.



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Credits
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to Trevally for all his patience on testing these optics to all different resolution ratios(a procedure that needs a ...looot of patience) and for all his participation-suggestions during the development of these scopes.

to Joegrundman for his brilliant aobf tool

to TDW for all his achievments so far in his gui mod



(for pics look at post 2 of this thread)

Can be found at my Filefront page

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January/2011

Makman94

[makman94]

the mod can work ONLY in TDW's gui .the version that is used for building these scopes is the v6.3.4


these scopes have :

1. FOV = 38 degrees (histrorically ...most german scopes, during ww2, were using this FOV at low power zoom )(see third pic below)

2. perfectly adjusted scales for the aobf tool

3. low power zoom setted to x1,5 and high power zoom to x6 (again,historical zoom levels for german scopes)


the mod is ,also, eliminating the scales at uzo .this is done so becuase uzo's main use was only for getting bearing readings . (i hope and suggest to TDW to totally remove the aobf tool from uzo page at the future versions of his gui mod)

PICS:
ATTACK SCOPE :

OBSERVATION SCOPE :

F.O.V. :

[Zedi]

So happy to see you here Makman, thank you.
Waiting for MaGui SH5 version or at least a stand alone version of this mod

[Sailor Steve]

Looks great! A periscope big enough to fill the screen, with proper magnification and FOV - just what is needed.

[Defiance]

Woohoo, i will wait patiently

[ReallyDedPoet]

Great news makman

[Zedi]

Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

Looks great! A periscope big enough to fill the screen, with proper magnification and FOV - just what is needed.

Indeed, finally a state of art work. I might reconsider using TDW UI if this will be implemented, but I would still prefer a MaGui for SH5. Or better... Makman and TDW working together, the ultimate mod workshop :P

[pascal4541]

Big encouragement for further

[dcb]

Good news, and the scopes look great! Glad to see skilled modders coming in

[harag]

Will the scopes be compatible with the TDW MEGA MOD???

[makman94]

hello to all ,
thank you all guys for your ,very nice i must say, words

now ,the mod is finished and tests are finished ! need to write its readme and pack the whole thing.it works ,as expected , to all resolutions ratios . I must thank Trevally for his patience on testing with me all the different resolutions . a procedure that need a loooot of patience ! (really ,why sh5 is soooo slow on loading a single mission with only one ship and one sub?)

@Magnum : i have allready answered to your question about MaGui for sh5 ! but ,the mod and its files are there for everyone who wants to take the challenge and import it at sh5 (if it is possible).now ,as i see, that you really like MaGui ...i can only give you a small 'gift' . i had made this background ,also, for the scopes of Magui F . what do you think ? like?

[makman94]

Originally Posted by harag

Will the scopes be compatible with the TDW MEGA MOD???

hello Harag,

better ask TDW about this ...but i believe that will be compatible (if we assume that his gui have no changes in his mega mod)

[Zedi]

Originally Posted by makman94

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@Magnum : i have allready answered to your question about MaGui for sh5 ! but ,the mod and its files are there for everyone who wants to take the challenge and import it at sh5 (if it is possible).now ,as i see, that you really like MaGui ...i can only give you a small 'gift' . i had made this background ,also, for the scopes of Magui F . what do you think ? like?
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I HATE dials, automation buttons and anything else than a simple chatbox on my UI, but just looking at MaGui Im going wet. I would even accept dials on my screen just to have this mod, is so well done in every little detail and I could even spend hours just looking at

I tried it about a year ago to import it... I'm still waiting for a SH5 version :|

[THE_MASK]

That is the best

[pascal4541]

Great