[REL] Completely new recognition manual

[FooFighters]

The manual has been send out to some testers, so if everythings goes fine it will be ready for download quickly.

If you have not recieved my PM, or you want to test the manual please send me a PM.

Thanks
Foo

[FooFighters]

The manual has been tested by different testers, there was just one small problem that has been fixed.

Release will be later this week.

I am now adding length for Japanese warships to the names.cfg files.
In the mod there will be 3 choises :

* No length
* Length in meters
* Length in feet

There will be 4 release versions of this mod :

* Stock SH4
* Stock SH4 + RSRDC
* TM1.7 version
* TM1.7 + RSRDC

This mod is compatible with the following mods :
Patch 1.4 only !
ROW
Trigger Maru 1.7
Run silent run deep V1.4
Manual targeting ship centered (enable after enabling this mod)

I never used RFB and have no idea if this will work.

[fireship4]

Do you think you'll be able to add various heights to each ship's picture (ie funnel height, main deck height for a carrier etc.) so that we can choose our own reference point and manually input it?

As shown in another thread (http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show....php?t=126016), a more centrally located reference point such as a funnel can give much better results, partly because the mast do not show their heights properly in many situations.

[FooFighters]

Originally Posted by fireship4

Do you think you'll be able to add various heights to each ship's picture (ie funnel height, main deck height for a carrier etc.) so that we can choose our own reference point and manually input it?

As shown in another thread (http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show....php?t=126016), a more centrally located reference point such as a funnel can give much better results, partly because the mast do not show their heights properly in many situations.

I will finish the mod like it is now first.. then I will take a look at it.
But I think it's possible. Just whole lot of work.

[fireship4]

Yes just an idea, modding is a hard job to fit around life. Thing is though there are something like 4 recognition manual projects going on at the moment. Seems like a lot of wasted effort to me when you could all be working together.

[FooFighters]

Originally Posted by fireship4

Yes just an idea, modding is a hard job to fit around life. Thing is though there are something like 4 recognition manual projects going on at the moment. Seems like a lot of wasted effort to me when you could all be working together.

I do agree with you..

As far as I know there are only 2 working project atm..
Mine and the "manual targeting ship centered" mod.

Both are really different mod.
Mine is about the sections and graphic inside the manual.
The other mod is a solution on better range measurement.

My mod is compatible with that mod. Just do mine first and then the other.

[fireship4]

Well theres the ONI recognition manual being done by someone and if I remember correctly someone else also is trying/tried to just reorder the manual into sections to make it easier.

[FooFighters]

Originally Posted by fireship4

Well theres the ONI recognition manual being done by someone and if I remember correctly someone else also is trying/tried to just reorder the manual into sections to make it easier.

The ONI manual has been cancelled some time ago.
I did discuss with WernerSobe about the posibilities of a rec ONI mod.
He also tested the manual.

The other reorder was (I think) my first manual, this eventualy became this one.

[FooFighters]

It's online... have fun, hope you like it

There are 4 versions, please use the correct one.

Stock SH4..
http://www.oldsmobile1958.com/extra/RecStockSH4.rar

Stock SH4 with RSRDC (and TM interface mod)
http://www.oldsmobile1958.com/extra/RecStockRSRDC.rar

Stock SH4 with TM1.7..
http://www.oldsmobile1958.com/extra/RecStockTM17.rar

TM17 with RSRDC..
http://www.oldsmobile1958.com/extra/RecTM17RSRDC.rar

FAQ

1) Is this mod compatible with patch 1.4 ?
- Yes, this mod is only for patch 1.4 (the patch changes the menu1024x768)
2) Is this mod compatible with other mods ?
- Yes, with ROW, Run Silent Run Deep, Trigger Maru 1.7, Manual targeting ship centered
3) The order composite cargo - multi national ships - split cargo is strange, why ?
- Because this is hard coded by the devs. It cannot be modded.
4) Why are japenese merchants called Maru ?
- These are the original Japanese names for the merchants.
5) When can I enable this mod ?
- Only during new campaigns or when you are in base. Enabling during missions in campaingn mode can give CTD's !
6) Standard the mod comes with length in feet, How do I change this ?
- In the mod a map called support is added, open this one. Choose the length type you want. Copy it over the one in :
silenthunter4/data/roster/names.cfg

[DeepIron]

Ok FF... So can I expect this outstanding work of yours to play nicely with Sobers Super Mod (ROW and RSRDC based)? http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=126250

[FooFighters]

Originally Posted by DeepIron

Ok FF... So can I expect this outstanding work of yours to play nicely with Sobers Super Mod (ROW and RSRDC based)? http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=126250

Try the SH4 stock + RSRDC manual. This one should do the trick.
The only small concern is the RFB part.
I don't know if this also adds ships like TM.

If not, you should be oke.

[DeepIron]

Thx FF! Your graphic work is always First Rate and I've been in anticipation of this latest project since you announced it

[FooFighters]

Originally Posted by DeepIron

Thx FF! Your graphic work is always First Rate and I've been in anticipation of this latest project since you announced it

Thanks DeepIron, I appreciate it

[AVGWarhawk]

Bump!

[WilhelmTell]

Really a nice piece of work. Thank you FooFighters !