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horrgakx
12-16-06, 05:22 PM
... well kinda. I can't even get SHIII re-installed.

http://mivec.co.uk/junk/sh3-error.gif

In order to get GWX installed I've had to uninstall SHIII completely. So, I've installed the vanilla version of SHIII and without even running the game I tried the patch. However it won't run!!

:( Any ideas please? :(
bigboywooly
12-16-06, 05:24 PM
Delete the en_help text then try
Dowly
12-16-06, 05:37 PM
After uninstall, check that there is not a Silent Hunter III folder in your installation directory. If there´s one, delete it before re-installing.
horrgakx
12-16-06, 06:06 PM
Thanks, deleting that file did the trick. :)
Will utils like SHIII Inspector still work?
horrgakx
12-16-06, 06:25 PM
Going to be hard to get used to the bridge sticking out of the water at periscope depth, got spotted & fired upon before I'd got into firing range on one of the missions :(

Takes a lot longer to load up to a mission too, not complaining just noting. Thought it had crashed at first and did the 3-finger salute. Leaving it for 5 mins did the trick.
Boris
12-16-06, 06:36 PM
The conning tower doesn't stick above the water at PD, but it will after a few minutes if you don't move. You can only maintain PD at 2 knots or above.
fredbass
12-16-06, 06:38 PM
A little trick I've learned is that even when you are stopped, if you set your depth a little deeper, you will begin to go down initially without moving b4 it rises again. :know:
hyperion2206
12-16-06, 07:00 PM
I've got a question concerning the German Keyboard Hotfix. I've downloaded the Hotfix and what am I supposed to do now?
bigboywooly
12-16-06, 07:26 PM
Extract it into the mods folder in C:\Program Files\Ubisoft\SilentHunterIII
And enable through JSGME which is also in the above folder
ref
12-16-06, 08:30 PM
Thanks, deleting that file did the trick. :)
Will utils like SHIII Inspector still work?

I'm not sure about inspector, but some minitweaker files don't work, in a few days I'll put together the changes and post new MT files.

Ref
hyperion2206
12-17-06, 05:37 AM
Extract it into the mods folder in C:\Program Files\Ubisoft\SilentHunterIII
And enable through JSGME which is also in the above folder


How should I do that? All the other files in the MODs section have a certain structure with subfolders etc. and the Hotfix is just a .7z file. When I open the Mod enabler it doesn't recognize the Hotfix and because of that I can't install it.:shifty:
horrgakx
12-17-06, 05:45 AM
That's a compressed file.
http://www.filext.com/detaillist.php?extdetail=7z
FIREWALL
12-17-06, 05:57 AM
If it's any help try d\l reg cleaner it removes all SH-3 and do the usual

And if all fails .....read the the manual. Good Luck.:yep:
Jimbuna
12-17-06, 06:17 AM
Extract it into the mods folder in C:\Program Files\Ubisoft\SilentHunterIII
And enable through JSGME which is also in the above folder


How should I do that? All the other files in the MODs section have a certain structure with subfolders etc. and the Hotfix is just a .7z file. When I open the Mod enabler it doesn't recognize the Hotfix and because of that I can't install it.:shifty:
Extract the 7z file into the Mods folder :up:
hyperion2206
12-17-06, 06:33 AM
Thank you guys, just worked really well!!! Now I've got another question: Before enabling the Hotfix I enabled the Integrated Orders mod. When I enabled the Hotfix mod, the program told me that enabling the Integrated Orders mod had already changed the de_CFG files and enabling the Hotfix may cause problems. I'm a little bit confused now.
Jimbuna
12-17-06, 07:25 AM
Same message here...but I don't really want to use the Integrated Orders anyway. Might I suggest you enable it and if it gives you a prob (which it shouldn't) and your using JSGME...then just disable it again. :up:
wetgoat
12-17-06, 08:17 AM
I've got a problem like the first post in this thread, uninstalled game,got rid of all old game folders, reinstalled game, tried to apply patch (yes, it's the right one) and got this message...cannot create the following file: C:\program files\Ubisoft\Silent Hunter lll\anim.$$a. What is this all about? I have had this game with this patch installed on my rig several times in the last year or so,and never had a problem with installation, all the sudden it wants to give me trouble. Can anybody help, please?
fredbass
12-17-06, 08:29 AM
I've got a problem like the first post in this thread, uninstalled game,got rid of all old game folders, reinstalled game, tried to apply patch (yes, it's the right one) and got this message...cannot create the following file: C:\program files\Ubisoft\Silent Hunter lll\anim.$$a. What is this all about? I have had this game with this patch installed on my rig several times in the last year or so,and never had a problem with installation, all the sudden it wants to give me trouble. Can anybody help, please?

do a search on your whole computer after you've uninstalled and deleted to make sure all SH3* files/folders are gone. Run a registry cleaner on computer (CCleaner is free and safe, but update to new version once installed) and defrag.

Reinstall again. You may want to download another copy of the patch, just incase the old one has gone bad, if that's possible and see what happens.
U2222
12-17-06, 09:04 AM
I've got a problem like the first post in this thread, uninstalled game,got rid of all old game folders, reinstalled game, tried to apply patch (yes, it's the right one) and got this message...cannot create the following file: C:\program files\Ubisoft\Silent Hunter lll\anim.$$a. What is this all about? I have had this game with this patch installed on my rig several times in the last year or so,and never had a problem with installation, all the sudden it wants to give me trouble. Can anybody help, please?

I had a similar problem.
I had installed sh3 commander - and run it just to oversee the new version.
I think this changed some sh3 cfg files and would not let me install the patch.
I rolled back sh3 commander and it allowed the patch install.
wetgoat
12-17-06, 10:05 AM
Did everything fredbass suggested,no dice, still get the same error message when tring to install patch.(cannot create anim.$$a) Not to mention, I canned a career that I had been playing for months in order to do this. Right now several words come to mind, lets just say, "UPSET" doesn't begin to cover it. If anyone can figgure out a fix for this problem,I would appreciate it very much .
GT182
12-17-06, 10:35 AM
if you have to reinstall and have no other SHIII do as the guys have said. above.


Some help for 2nd install:
If you install a 2nd copy of SHIII make sure you have renamed your 1st install beore attempting to do the 2nd. SHIII-Vanilla or something like that to make it different from original name in Ubisoft folder. Now use the dvd and click Install then Repair and run. Once installed, patch to 1.4b and do not make any other changes or run SHIII(take the dvd out of the drive tray is wise). Then, and only then, you can install GWX. If that fails, reread the GWX manual. ;) if it works ok then make your changes in name.. ect... ect... I had problems because I didn't realise Repair let you do the 2nd install. :oops:

It's also wise to backup your original career if you still want to save that, My Documents SHIII is the one.

Hope this helps a bit more for those attempting their 2nd install for the first time.

WG, make sure SHIII Folder is out your My Documents folder. Save it any place you want but there. That might do it for you.
Capt.Crackerjack
12-17-06, 11:03 AM
:hmm: Have the two great utilities SH3Gen and SH3Weather been tested with GWX? Can they be installed and used with GWX as before with GW1.1a? Thanks!
fredbass
12-17-06, 11:08 AM
:hmm: Have the two great utilities SH3Gen and SH3Weather been tested with GWX? Can they be installed and used with GWX as before with GW1.1a? Thanks!

SH3Gen is fine. I'd try the game without SH3Weather for a while and see what you think since the weather has been modified in GWX.
Uber Gruber
12-17-06, 11:50 AM
What resolution does GWX support ? Stock game is 600*800 but there used to be a fix to enable 1024*768...will this still work with GWX ? If so, anyone have the link to the fix ?

Cheers, Hans.
U2222
12-17-06, 12:39 PM
What resolution does GWX support ? Stock game is 600*800 but there used to be a fix to enable 1024*768...will this still work with GWX ? If so, anyone have the link to the fix ?

Cheers, Hans.

I am playing GWX at 1600 x 1200.
I think the details are available in the SH3 Community Manual.
fredbass
12-17-06, 12:55 PM
I'm pretty sure the game is automaticallyl played at 1024x768, not 800x600.

I haven't tried it , but their are instructions on modifying the game to play at higher resolutions, but I'm pretty sure you lose some gaming functions in the process.

And since it still looks great to me, I'm very comfortable leaving it as is.
3Jane
12-17-06, 02:48 PM
My GWX works fine at 1024x768.

** Just using my own graphics settings, not any in-game tools.
horrgakx
12-17-06, 04:16 PM
Any chance someone could post up here please how to change res?
fredbass
12-17-06, 04:24 PM
Any chance someone could post up here please how to change res?

http://www.communitymanuals.com/shiii/index.php?title=Main_Page

I personally wouldn't recommend doing that though because of the side effects and you need frame rates in port, but to each his own.