Problem with SCX

[GrayFox]

I downloaded SCX II & SCXIIc and the bugs patch. but whenever i download coustom senarios that involve different submarines other than the 688(1), Seawolf, and Akula, the area where it shows the submarine is black and says no platform is selected or something like that. Could someone help me?

[GrayFox]

Also, what do i do with the playablesubdata.txt

[MarkShot]

You need to use SCU (sub change utility) to enable that particular non-stock sub before you can play the associated missions.

Instructions for installation and use of SCU is bundled with SCXIIC.


Playable Sub Changer Instructions – JSteed -- May 20, 2003
Once you have completed the "SC Playable Sub Mod Installation Instructions"
you are ready to use the Sub Changer Utility.
1. Start the program SCPlayableSubChanger.exe ( in your Sub Command folder )
and select the sub you wish to have as a playable. Press the 'Change' button.
If all the necessary data is in order … the SCU screen will display ‘Success’
2. The file, … Controllers.ini … has been changed. The appropriate sensors have
been associated with the User Masts and the Sub by modifying Mast.emd and
Object.eod. The appropriate dll files have been patched. Also a file
USERSUB_???.lod has been created in the main Sub Command folder, where ???
is replaced by the Player Name listed in the subcommand.ini file.
3. Create a mission using the newly controllable Sub.
4. Play the mission.
Happy Hunting in your new Command …

[GrayFox]

I did it, and whenever i try to play SC the screen goes black like its about to start, then goes back to my desk top. Did i do something wrong?

[GrayFox]

i got it working, but whenever i select, lets say an Alpha, as my platform, it woud load the mission, and stop about 3/4s the way there, and freeze, did i do anythign wrong now?

[Bellman]

Perhaps the instructions given below in the thread 'Failling to apply SCX11' may help.

Its easy to miss that second run of the graphics instal. :yep:

Hope you sollve the problem.

[GrayFox]

It still doesnt work. It will get 3/4s of the way, then freeze. I dont know what do do, and help?

[GrayFox]

please, i really need some help.

[GrayFox]

I will try and pay for help. all i wanna do is play some Sub Command, and i cant cause it only loads 3/4 of the way.

[MarkShot]

If I had any idea as to what is causing your problem, I would try to help. Money is not the issue.

Is stock SC running fine for you?

You might try asking in the DW forum (just pasting in a link to this thread). It seems most of the community moved on from SCX to DW. Perhaps, it will get someone's attention who can help.

[GrayFox]

Yea, the stock missions work for me, but the coustom ones dont work.

[Linton]

Are you using the playable submarine changer?I have noticed this when trying to play custom missions myself and a blank box appears where the drivable platform should be.Some of the Trafalgar missions are written for a specific platform! Usually the scenario writer gives it away in the title which one to use.

[GrayFox]

Yes, i have learned to use the playable sub changer. Its just whenever i do a mission with a sub that isnt stock that it freezes.

If no answers to this problem, could someone tell me how to re instal it without having to sit through hours of download time?

[Ramius]

As has already been said, you have to make sure that the platform the mission was designed for is the selected unit within SCU.


3/4 loading - hmmm not sure on this, are you sure that you have instaleed everything correctly and in the right order etc. (not being funny, but it does happen). And ran all the required .bat file for EACH install prior to installing the next one.


As Markshot says, money is not an issue here. We will help you the best we can for free :up:


Regarding a re-install. Do you still have the downloaded files saved on your PC or on a cd ? If so then a re0install is easy enough, if not then you'll have to re-download the mods again as during the install all of the graphic files needed to be imported into the required files are deleted.

Yes, i know you could just back up those files, but this is one of the things that may be causing your game to pause.

[GrayFox]

I have installed the Graphics and loadout for the SCX II and have installed the Graphic for the SCX IIc.

do i need to download anything else?

[GrayFox]

1-Ok, I have been playing Sub command. Special senarios that i download for the stock subs work, but the ones with the subs like the Alpha dont. I do use the playable sub changer, and it still doesnt work.

2-i was wondering, some subs like the typhoon, have 2 different things in the playable sub changer, do i pick one, both, or what?

[Ramius]

To be honest its been quite some time since i installed SCX and SCU. Ill install them again tomorrow and let you know what exactly you need. to do.

The two units in SCU - one should have the [B] after it correct ?
These ones are the ballistic missile versions - and before you ask - no the player will not get to launch nukes.

ahh, or it could be there are 2 different versions (ie. pre 1960 and post 1960) different sensors etc etc.

It should all be in the readme (i think, somewhere lol)

Again, i'll double check for you

[GrayFox]

I have no file with [b] after it. i would like to launch Ballistic missiles :yep:

If you have AIM, would you please PM me with your name.

[GrayFox]

I might as well delete the mods and just play with the mod subs.... :(

[GrayFox]

Everyone still stumped on this?

[GrayFox]

So....should i just delete the mods and download them again and install them and such or what?

[Linton]

Start with a clean install and then start again with the scx stuff.Follow the stuff the read-me tells you to do then import the missions.My laptop is away being refitted at the moment and this is how I am going to re-install subcommand.
I never remember being able to launch balistic missiles,as none of the drivables allowed you to do this.

[Ramius]

Sorry about the delay - i just forgot about this thread :(


I'm doing a format over this weekend, so after that i'll be able to put together everything you need to install properly (i hope)

[GrayFox]

How, and can you launch Ballistic missile?

[Ramius]

A human player can NOT lauch a ballistic missile.

It is possible to get the AI for fire one though (if the right unit is selected in the mission editor (ie a one with a [B] after it)).

There are other things that have to be done. Again ill remember/figure it out and let you know after the weekend.

Sorry for the delay, but my machine does really need formatted first :(

[Ramius]

@Greyfox, sorry about the delay. I hope this helps......





Install SC
Install 1.08 patch - run to make sure it works

Downloads

SCX II
SCX IIc
SCX IIc ESM Fix
SCX IIc Update

SCX Install

Run the SCX_Project_II.exe file and install SCX II
Once done (read the readme file) and then run the TWO .bat file

First one - Install_Graphics.bat
Can be found - C:\Program Files\Electronic Arts\Sub Command\Graphics

This installs all the required graphic files for SCX II
All the files that SCX II installed will be removed from this folder once the .bat file finishes as they are no longer needed.

WARNING - This will take a fair ammount of time. DO NOT close the DOS window that appears !!!!

Second one - Install_Loadout.bat
Can be found - C:\Program Files\Electronic Arts\Sub Command\Interfaces\AkulaII

This should only take a few seconds to install.


OK, this is SCX II now installed.

Check your install works. Probably the easiest way is to goto the USNI Reference option in game.
There should be loads more Countries in there now. Check through a few to make sure the graphics work ok.

Once your happy exit the game and time for the SCX IIc install.


SCX IIc Install

Run the SCX_Project_IIc.exe file to install SCX IIc.

Once the installer finishes, you again need to run a .bat file.

Install_Graphics.bat
Can be found - C:\Program Files\Electronic Arts\Sub Command\Graphics

This installs all the required graphic files for SCX IIc
All the files that SCX IIc installed will be removed from this folder once the .bat file finishes as they are no longer needed.

Again check you install works by running the game.

First thing you should notice is on the splash screen. A SCX logo is now on the bottom right.
Again, check out the USNI Reference menu to check the graphics.

Once happy, exit from the game.



At this point SCU can be set up.
The readme for this can be found
C:\Program Files\Electronic Arts\Sub Command\SCU_Docs
in the SCU_Instructions.htm file.

Follow the instruction in there to install SCU.


Next is the ESM Fixes file.

Unzip this file into your C:\Program Files\Electronic Arts\Sub Command directory.
This will replace some files within the Bin and Database folders.

Nothing else to do with this file.

Run the game again and make sure things work ok.



Finally the SCX_IIc_Update.exe file

Download and run this file.

Once the installer finishes, you again need to run a .bat file.

USNI_Fixes.bat
Can be found - C:\Program Files\Electronic Arts\Sub Command\Graphics

Again, only a few seconds to install.


Finally check your game works ok (again).


And that is it all installed.




It has been a while since ive done all of this, so I may have got the last two parts the wrong way around :(
I checked my install (as im typing this) and all seems ok, but you never know :hmm:

[Bellman]

:sunny: Thanks Ramius I have just reinstalled SCX11 on my new PC and following your instructions above it went like a dream.

It's still a welcome home for bubbleheads. :|\

Your site is pretty cool. :rock: :up:

[MarkShot]

I don't recall having ever done the USNI_Fixes.bat and I don't have one in the graphics directory. However, SCXIIC/SCU seem to have been running fine.

Does it delete itself after running? Why would I be missing it?

Thanks.

[Ramius]

The fixes bat file is only part of the SCX_IIc_Update.exe file.

As far as i remember it basically fixes a few USNI errors, plus matbe some other things (SCU related maybe).


Nope, the bat files all remain after running.

[Sub Sailor]

I have SCXIIc and I cannot find the above file in the graphics folder. I am not questioning youRamius, I simply have not heard of this file and cannot find it.
Now I don't play SCU and have never installed the stuff for it, could that be my problem.
SC is running OK for me, or at least I think it is.


Thank you,

Ron Banks MMCM(SS), USN(Ret)

[Ramius]

USNI_Fixes.bat is part of the SCX_IIc_Update.exe file

[Ori_b]

Where can i get the SCXIIc-UPDATE.exe?
Didnt know such file exist, i only found SCXII, SCXIIc, ESM fixs.


thanks,

[Ramius]

Where can i get the SCXIIc-UPDATE.exe?
Didnt know such file exist, i only found SCXII, SCXIIc, ESM fixs.


thanks,

www.ramius.co.uk (http://www.ramius.co.uk) :up:

[Sub Sailor]

Ramius;
I stand hat in hand with sincere apologies, went to your site and low and behold found the SCXIIc fixes. Installed same.

Thank you,

Ron Banks MMCM(SS), USN(Ret):oops: :oops: :oops:

[Linton]

I ask again why this topic cannot be made into a sticky with a big bold link to Ramius's site?