Depths.

[andym]

Is there a mod that will allow the depth to be shown on the chart as in SH2?

[Pisces]

The was a thread about it this week in the Sh3 mod-section.

No, not like that. I know GWX has (don't know of a small mod-let) a depthscale legend with which you can compare colors on the map. Not perfect but gives a rough idea.

However, there's no harm in asking your navigator doing a ping. Nobody hears it but you.

[badwolf]

I've attached the depth command to the 5th mouse button, quick and easy to get depth, especially in emergencies or high TC.

[Erich dem Roten]

I've attached the depth command to the 5th mouse button, quick and easy to get depth, especially in emergencies or high TC.

Oh, how did you do that?

[badwolf]

First download and install Xmouse.
http://www.highrez.co.uk/downloads/XMouseButtonControl.htm

Then allocate bottom 3 buttons to an unused key. (On the drop downs select Simulated Keystrokes). For instance:-
Middle Button = {NUM0}
Left X Button = {NUM.}
Right X Button= {NUM/}

Using Setkeys
Go back to prev cam = NumPad 0 (x60)
Get depth under sub keel = (Crew) NumPad / (x6F)


Commands_en.cfg
Put in additional gobacks eg:

[Cmd17]
Name=UZO_camera
Ctxt=1
MnID=0x3F020014
Key0=0x55,,"U"
Page=0x28000000,3718
GoBack=Conning_deck_camera

[Cmd16]
Name=Periscope_camera
Ctxt=1
MnID=0x3F020003
Key0=0x72,,"F3"
Page=0x26000000,3702
GoBack=Conning_tower_periscope

[Cmd60]
Name=Captain_log
Ctxt=1
MnID=0x3F020012
Page=0x35000000,3744
GoBack=Interior_fore_camera

And many more.

Result
Middle Button will give you additional go-backs
Left X Button will switch the GUI on/off good for 3D views.
Right X Button will ping the bottom and give depth.

I use this and wouldn't do without it, hope this helps.

[Erich dem Roten]

Very nice, thank you :up:

[badwolf]

Glad to help Erich dem Roten
Let me know how you get on, I can give you some more additions when your up and running. :up:

[Erich dem Roten]

Well, I haven't had any trouble at setting things up, those programs are pretty self explanatory. I've set my depth requests to my mouse, and placed some shortcuts for manning the various guns.

The one issue I have is when the navigator reports the depth, it's always 0. If I request it by manually clicking through the menus I will get a real depth. The the actual function is being carried out, but the result is incorrect.

[badwolf]

There's two commands for getdepth in set keys.
not "Report depth under keel" you want "Get depth under sub keel"

Then try it at high TC in map view, it's magic.
I often skim the bottom 2m at high TC in shallow water and use the "A" key to raise depth by 2m due to GWX boyancy.

Glad to hear you have cracked it.

[Erich dem Roten]

Ah, thanks a bunch :up:

[badwolf]

Good hunting :up:

Sorry for pinching your post andym.

[andym]

Good hunting :up:

Sorry for pinching your post andym.

No problems,nice to see other ideas to sort my question out.