[REL] gap Alternative Cursors & Kriegsmarine Maptools

[gap]

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* Description: Alternative Cursors and KM Map Tools v 2 for Silent Hunter 5

* Author: gap

* About this mod:
I always thought that the ugly pointers used in vanilla game are anti-immersive, not looking like one would expect from a WWII interface. This small mod addresses the problem, by replacing the stock cursors with new ones, more in tune with the main UI mods released for the game so far. Moreover, it replaces the small vanilla map tools with bigger ones, with 1 deg apart marks, calibrated for high precision plotting.

* Mod features:
- Base Mod: contains the core files with a default set of cursors and map tools; compatible with the main SH5 UI mods.
- Alternate Tool Graphics: for different plotting tools styles. Available in three alternative versions: Wooden Handle (featuring a set of compass, ruler and protractor advanced tools and NewUI’s double compass with wooden handles); No Markings (all the tools without markings of any sort, for cleaner look); Wooden Handle, No Markings (a merge of the above optional mods).
- Shadowed Cursors: makes default cursors to cast 2D shadows, for better legibility against any background.
- Alternate Dialog Cursors: replaces the speech balloon-shaped pointers, used in game for denoting interaction with crew members and officers in bunker, with hand-shaped ones. Available in two alternative versions: Default (for non-shadowed hand-shaped cursors) and Shadowed (with shadowed hand-shaped dialog cursors, better used together with the ‘Shadowed Cursors’ optional mod).
- EQuaTool patches: should you like to use this mod without giving up the EQuaTool plotting tools, this set of optional mods provides compatibility with various versions of the aforementioned mod, including different combinations of its core and add-on mods.

* Changelog:
> v 2.0:
­ - ensured compatibility of the base mod with the main SH5 UI mods (see the ‘Compatibility’ section below for details);
­ - added etheberge’s No Damn Bubbles, No Damn Halo Mod - No Dialog Indicator to the main mod;
­ - added several new ‘move’, ‘drag’ and ‘dialog’ pointers that were previously sharing the same textures;
­ - hue, saturation and luminosity of all the pointers further enhanced, for better look in game;
­ - changed basic tool cursor with new ones, with smaller tool miniatures;
­ - replaced the big Nazi markings, displayed on some advanced tools, with smaller and more historically correct KriegsMarine markings and historical ‘Faber-Castell’ markings;
­ - added KriegsMarine markings to the version of the nomograph featured in NewUIs;
­ - added Alternate Tool Graphics add-on mods for different advanced tool styles;
­ - added Shadowed Cursors add-on mod;
­ - added Alternate Dialog Cursors add-on mods;
­ - added EQuaTool patches for compatibility with the homonymous mod.

> v 1.1:
­ - fixed a bug with basic compass tool, caused by wrong offsets; now the plotted line is drawn starting from the tool’s crosshair as it was supposed;
­ - changed basic course plotting tool texture with a different texture featured in version 1.0 (pencil + flag) but actually not used;
­ - changed hue and saturation of drag icon, to match better the color of other pointers.

> v 1.0 first release:
­ - changed pointer, drag and resize cursors with new hand style cursors, both in main menu and game interface;
­ - changed basic tools cursors to follow the style of big map tools icons coming with vanilla game and used by “IO StrategicMap” and several UI mods;
­ - changed extended map tools graphics by using Multiple UIs compass tool as base (changed Kriegsmarine historical emblems; added 1 deg. and cardinal points marks, plus some minor touches).

* Compatibility:
- Compatible with the stock UI and with NewUIs with TDC (http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?p=1332669#post1332669), CSP Magui Interface (http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?p=1619743#post1619743) and UI-Boat (http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?p=1459155#post1459155) custom UIs.
- Compatible with any EQuaTool (http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?p=1496255#post1496255) version, by means of a set of compatibility patches included in the package (see below for instructions).

* Known bugs:
- When moving the cursor on top of a button or menu item, cursor is overlapping slightly with relative tooltip texts.
- Feel free to report any other issue that might be related with this mod in its dedicated thread (http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?p=1621025#post1621025).

* Installation:
- Install JoneSoft Generic Mod Enabler (http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/downloads.php?do=file&id=3951) if you have not done it yet, and configure it to the SH5 installation path;
- open the <Alternative Cursors and KM Map Tools v 2> package using WinRAR (http://www.rarlab.com/download.htm) or 7-Zip (http://www.7-zip.org/download.html);
- drop the folder named <gap - Alternative Cursors & KM Map Tools v2 - 1. Base Mod> into the <MODS> folder (inside the main SH5 directory);
- enable the mod within JSGME, on top of any custom UI you are using;
- optional: follow the same steps for enabling add-on mods numbered from 2 to 4 you may want to use, taking care to enable them in the same order suggested by their progressive numbers. Sub-mods with the same number are alternative version of the same mod (only one of them should be enabled);
- optional: enable any reasonable combination of EquaTool’s mods and add-on mods after the base and add-on mods contained in this package, and enable on top of them all the appropriate patch from the list of available patches (numbered from 5.a to 5.n). Their names should be self explanatory on EquaTool’s mods and add-on mods that they should be used with.

* Acknowledgements:
- thanks to TheDarkWraith (http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/member.php?u=254741) for permission to use the compass tools graphics coming with his UI mod, used as base for my own extended tools;
- thanks to Urbijan (http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/member.php?u=237959) for the permission to use two of the cursor icons coming with his ‘MouceHandModSH345’;
- thanks to etheberge (http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/member.php?u=237629) for usage of his No Damn Bubbles, No Damn Halo Mod (http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?p=1285059#post1285059); I hope he won’t mind, as I forgot to ask for mermission :)
- special thanks to Sjizzle (http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/member.php?u=298815) and Sepp von Ch. (http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/member.php?u=252480) for their extensive beta testing and bug reporting :)
- historical Kriegsmarine and Faber-Castell markings used for this mod are reworked versions of pictures taken from the web. I would acknowledge their original posters if only I could remember their names or the websites where the original pictures were published.

* Disclaimer:
- This package is not related to or supported by UBISOFT© and it is not intended for any commercial use;
- the use of swastikas in this package is purely intended for historical reconstruction and it is not meant to offend anyone nor to support neo-nazist movements in any way;
- the author of this package takes no responsibility for any damage occurred to the data in your computer due to its use;
- feel free to redistribute this package for free as long as you do not alter it in any part, including this readme;
- feel free to use this package -as a whole or in part- for your own freely distributed mod, as far as you get explicit consent by the original authors (including the authors of stuff that this mod is based on) and you give them credits for their work.


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P R E V I E W S
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https://i.imgur.com/ViLMOYR.png
http://i519.photobucket.com/albums/u359/taneshikimano/map%20tools.png~original
EDIT: missing picture

N.B: big tools in the above previews were reduced in size for making them to fit on screen. Actual tools are 25% bigger. Here is an example of full resolution protractor:

https://i.imgur.com/HyBmm6s.png

[DrJones]

They are looking very good

Good Job keep on working :up:

[mobucks]

looks very nice indeed!

[-PriLLi-]

....looks pretty nice....:up:
Keep on working.....

[SashaKA001]

They will be compatible with mods IO_StrategicMap_4_0 and Ui-Boat V3? Or even be with the Ui-Boat V3?

[TheDarkWraith]

why don't you release them as an add-on mod for my UIs mod? They look nice and very functional :06:

[Magic1111]

why don't you release them as an add-on mod for my UIs mod? They look nice and very functional :06:

Yes, please release the Maptools, they look very nice and functional and I want to have the Maptools too ! :yeah:

[gap]

Thank you everyone for encouragement and comments!

They will be compatible with mods IO_StrategicMap_4_0 and Ui-Boat V3? Or even be with the Ui-Boat V3?

I don't have these mods installed, but I don't see any reason why it shouldn't be so. The one part I think is working only with TDW UIs, is the real/relative bearing tool (the double compass) but I may be wrong. I'll have a look at Ui-Boat in order to give a proper reply

Originally Posted by TheDarkWraith
why don't you release them as an add-on mod for my UIs mod? They look nice and very functional
Yes, please release the Maptools, they look very nice and functional and I want to have the Maptools too !

Nice TheDarkWraith! I will bemore than glad to contribute even in minimal part to your UI, by releasing these stuffs as an add-on for it:salute:. Do you think we could release them together with the final version of NewUIs 6.4.0?

All I've to do until that date, is asking for permission by Urbijan (author of 2 of the hand shaped cursors) and writing a readme with full credits to original authors. By the way: is the compass tool I used as base for my reworks your own creation, or rather it was provided by someone else?

Nevertheless, right now I am sending to you a beta version for testing and suggestions, if you ever get time to provide me with them. I am open to any tip can make my alternative tools and cursors cleaner, more accurate, or just more in tune with your UI.

As for the other subsim friends who showed interest, I ask you to keep patient for a short while, until the public release :)

[Magic1111]

As for the other subsim friends who showed interest, I ask you to keep patient for a short while, until the public release :)
...yes, I´ll do so, but I`m an impatient person...:haha:

[gap]

Okay, permission from Urbijan received.

@Magic1111
Hopefully things are going on fast :DL

Originally Posted by gap
Hi Urbijan,

I've recently downloaded your mod "MouceModSH345" and appreciated your idea to add some more captivating mouse cursors and plotting tools images to Silent Hunter 5.
By developping that idea, I've now done a little mod, called "Alternative Kriegsmarine Maptools and Cursors, wich contains among the others, a couple of reworks of your mouse hand images. See thread:

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show....php?p=1621539

As you can read, TDW asked me to release it as an add-on with his NewUI's.
Would you kindly provide me with permission for the use of the above mentioned textures? I would give you full credits for them in the readme.

Thank you in advance!
Gabriele

Of course...great job and please keep me posted. Sorry, that i can work on it by myself, i'm driving truck in usa and canada. Best wishes and my respect, i already love the result of your work.
Urbijan
__________________
Greetings Urbijan

[Magic1111]

@Magic1111
Hopefully things are going on fast :DL

I´m looking forward to an release....! :yeah:

[andycaccia]

Very Nice!!

[gap]

Released. Link in the first post.

btw: how can I change the thread title to "[REL] gap Alternative Cursors & Kriegsmarine Maptools"?

[stoianm]

Released. Link in the first post.

btw: how can I change the thread title to "[REL] gap Alternative Cursors & Kriegsmarine Maptools"?
PM the moderator of the site and ask him to do that... you can not

[gap]

Thanks Stoianm
how do I contact him? I'm quite new here :D

[stoianm]

Thanks Stoianm
how do I contact him? I'm quite new here :D
Click here and type the message for him and press submit message after that

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/private.php?do=newpm&u=215911

[gap]

Thank you mate, I'll PM him.

btw: I am currently watching your video tutorials. Very well done! :yeah:

[Magic1111]

Released. Link in the first post.

btw: how can I change the thread title to "[REL] gap Alternative Cursors & Kriegsmarine Maptools"?

Megaupload tells me "File is not available" ! :wah:

Can you check this please or can anyone else for me upload the MOD please ?! :D

Best regards,
Magic:salute:

[gap]

Megaupload tells me "File is not available" ! :wah:

Can you check this please or can anyone else for me upload the MOD please ?! :D

Best regards,
Magic:salute:

Magic, one day your patience will be awarded!

Just checked the link: it is correct, though when trying to use it I get myself the message: "the file is temporarily unavailable". :hmmm:
Let's wait until tomorrow. If problem will persist I will upload the package again, possibly in another server.

Sorry for the inconvenience

[Magic1111]

Magic, one day your patience will be awarded!

Just checked the link: it is correct, though when trying to use it I get myself the message: "the file is temporarily unavailable". :hmmm:
Let's wait until tomorrow. If problem will persist I will upload the package again, possibly in another server.

Sorry for the inconvenience

Now the D/L work !!! :up: :woot:

Many thanks for the very nice MOD, I like it very much ! :yeah:

Best regards,
Magic:salute:

[gap]

Hehe thank you Magic, :D
this is my very first attempt at Silent Hunter modding (not new at graphics editing for games, though...) and it seems I got already a fan! :cool:

Criticisms and suggestions from anyone for improving this mod are very welcomed, indeed.

[pascal4541]

Great job! Even the mouse cursor from the start menu changes. Just this mouse cursor a little big and gum in the game.
Thanks for this job :salute:

[deuys]

great work :) tools work perfect for me but their shortcuts r still the same but all work and show on map perfectly.
im using TDW's new uis 6.4.0 and some other mods but cant figure why i cant see the shortcuts as seen on your post.

[gap]

Great job! Even the mouse cursor from the start menu changes. Just this mouse cursor a little big and gum in the game.
Thanks for this job :salute:

so, what do exactly bothers you about mouse cursor's size? Maybe I should reduce it, or at least rotate it a bit, because I think it is overlapping shortcut labels, making difficult to read their first word. It was something I wanted to correct before release, but I forgot to do so. Another fix could be changing the labels offset. I could ask TDW how to do it, if this is your problem. :)

As for the eraser and other basic maptools cursors, I made them quite big on purpose, because I wanted to keep the same size as the big map tools shortcuts. I think it is cool to see them desappearing from the bottom right map corner and reappear as pointers of same shape and size on the center of the map!

great work :) tools work perfect for me but their shortcuts r still the same but all work and show on map perfectly.
im using TDW's new uis 6.4.0 and some other mods but cant figure why i cant see the shortcuts as seen on your post.

if you're using TDW UIs, there's an option for enabling them in TheDarkWraithUserOptions.py.
Look for this row...

# this will add support for the IO Strategic Map mod by Obelix
# change below to either True or False
MapToolsAsObjects = False

...and change its value to True.
They will show also with no IO Strategic Map enabled. ;)

[charognard]

On my install, i have a bug with you mod and equatool too, all work fine except the compas, when i try to use it, i have 5cm lag between where i want use it, and where it mark on the map...

[-PriLLi-]

Good job! Another step forward, for a nice simulation......:salute:

[PL_Andrev]

Why are the nazi gaps (german black addlers) looking at the different directions?

[gap]

On my install, i have a bug with you mod and equatool too, all work fine except the compas, when i try to use it, i have 5cm lag between where i want use it, and where it mark on the map...

mmm... weird, my maptools and EQUAtools share the usage of custom size .tga files instead of .dds files, but if that was the problem it would show with any tool and cursor, not only with compass. :hmmm: Can you post a screenshot? Anyone having the same problem?

Why are the nazi gaps (german black addlers) looking at the different directions?

this small incostintency belonged to an early version of my tools. It got fixed before the final release, but I forgot to update the screenshots. ;)

[SashaKA001]

On my install, i have a bug with you mod and equatool too, all work fine except the compas, when i try to use it, i have 5cm lag between where i want use it, and where it mark on the map...

mistake, because all the files are not made in DDS format.:salute::salute::salute:

[Magic1111]

mistake, because all the files are not made in DDS format.:salute::salute::salute:

No, not an mistake, because we can have in sh5 .tga files, when all .dds files are disabled. And in this MOD the .dds files are disabled by .dds "Dummy-Files", so that .tga format files work !

Best regards,
Magic:salute:

[Sepp von Ch.]

Hello gap,

thank you for your nice mod. I have only this problem with your mod (see distance of point of compasses from the point of measure):

http://s3.postimage.org/1tl9goc1w/SH5_Img_2011_04_11_13_52_02.jpg (http://postimage.org/image/1tl9goc1w/)

I use reaper7 UI Mod, version 2.2.

[SashaKA001]

Hello gap,

thank you for your nice mod. I have only this problem with your mod (see distance of point of compasses from the point of measure):

http://s3.postimage.org/1tl9goc1w/SH5_Img_2011_04_11_13_52_02.jpg (http://postimage.org/image/1tl9goc1w/)

I use reaper7 UI Mod, version 2.2.

+1
so too have this problem

[Magic1111]

Hello gap,

thank you for your nice mod. I have only this problem with your mod (see distance of point of compasses from the point of measure):

http://s3.postimage.org/1tl9goc1w/SH5_Img_2011_04_11_13_52_02.jpg (http://postimage.org/image/1tl9goc1w/)

I use reaper7 UI Mod, version 2.2.

+1
so too have this problem

Is it possible, that another MOD the file "Mouse.cfg" from this MOD overrides? Please check this in your Install-Order ! When yes, you have the solution for the problem !

Best regards,
Magic

[Sepp von Ch.]

I have "IO strategic map 3.1 for UI Boat V2.2"-Mod, which doesn´t overwrite "Alternative Cursors & Kriegsmarine Maptools"-Mod.

[gap]

Okay,
before release I had tested my mod with the latest reaper7 UI mod (v. 3.10) and everything seemed fine. Honestly I didn't care about backward compatibility, as I didn't know that some people are still using v. 2.2.
I will carry my tests with it and IO strategic map 3.1 and I will see what can be done.

Thank you for your report.

[Sepp von Ch.]

If your mod works well with the new versionof reaper7´UI mod, then repair nothing.
Waiting at the end of patrol in the bunker and then I want to try new verion 3.1 with the fix of Cimmaron tanker.

[Sepp von Ch.]

Hello gap,

I have the same problem with reaper7´s UI Mod vers. 4.0:

http://s2.postimage.org/2yv7imnqc/NASTROJE.jpg (http://postimage.org/image/2yv7imnqc/)

[gap]

Hello gap,

I have the same problem with reaper7´s UI Mod vers. 4.0:

http://s2.postimage.org/2yv7imnqc/NASTROJE.jpg (http://postimage.org/image/2yv7imnqc/)

Okay I will check. Thanks for reporting :)

[gap]

Okay,
I had a look to the issue reported by Josef.
It was an error in the ini file with compass tool offsets. My fault, not a compatibility issue with UI-Boat! :doh:
Weird no one (including me) noticed the mistake before. I will release a fix for it later today, together with some improvements.

[Sepp von Ch.]

I will release a fix for it later today, together with some improvements.

Thank you gap, your alternative maptools are very nice! I like your mod.

[gap]

Thank you gap, your alternative maptools are very nice! I like your mod.

Thank you too Josef, for your patience and support.

Version 1.1 of the mod packed and released. It features mostly minor touches and fixes for bugs present in the first release.

Download link here:
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showpost.php?p=1621025&postcount=1

Fot the next version I plan to add an optional mod for reducing the size of basic maptools (the ones in use when tool helper is closed), together with their omologue shown on the bottom left corner of the navigation map. The latter addition is something that was implemented by Reaper7 in his UI, but not featured by TDW New UI's as far as I know.

For doing so, I'll have to edit zone settings in the relative .ini file, something that I never did before, so contribution by anyone, especiallu UI modders like Reaper, Obelix, or TheDarkWraith is very wellcome.

But before I disturb the guru's :D, I wish to know if anyone is interested to this addition. Let my know about it (or any other suggestion/complaint/criticism/etc.) by leaving some lines on this thread.

Thanks :DL

[VWFKamikaze]

You'll be seeing this mod in a lot of action in my Let's Play. I love the look of it and had to install it. :D

[Sepp von Ch.]

Thank you gap for newest version. Will try it and give a feedback!:yeah:

[gap]

Time to revamp this little mod of mine (I think it was my first SH5 mod ever, by the way). :yep:

I have already reworked most of its textures, and made some adjustements for compatibility with the main SH5 UI mods and with EQuaTool. Before release I need for beta testers in order to make sure that everything is in place and looking good. More specifically, I am looking for someone who can test it with Magui, with UI-Boat (in case anyone is still using the latter) and/or with a random combination of them with EQuaTool.

Anyone interested, please drop me a message on this thread, and I will send you a link to the mod. :salute:

Some previews now:
(please note that I had to reduce tool's size, in order to make them to fit in the screen. In game they will be 25% bigger)

http://img521.imageshack.us/img521/6120/n55n.png
http://img844.imageshack.us/img844/4640/osj.png

[Sjizzle]

give me the link pls :)

[gap]

give me the link pls :)

Check your inbox :up:

[Sjizzle]

just found 1 problem ....

doesnt not mater witch 1 mod use when u place the ruler will strat to draw your line not from the midle will draw from side
this is only by the ruler other one works great ( compas, protractor )

[gap]

just found 1 problem ....

doesnt not mater witch 1 mod use when u place the ruler will strat to draw your line not from the midle will draw from side
this is only by the ruler other one works great ( compas, protractor )

I suppose this is happening with the "advanced" ruler (the big one). But is it with Magui? Have you enabled any of my optional mods besides the main mod? From which side the tool starts drawing?

[Sjizzle]

I suppose this is happening with the "advanced" ruler (the big one). But is it with Magui? Have you enabled any of my optional mods besides the main mod? From which side the tool starts drawing?

the tool strat drawing from left side bottom ... but i just found another thing all your files are .tga and magui have all his file in .dds
that could be a problem ?
.tga i saw only in Sh4 not in sh5 or i'am wrong

http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/23f6/x8xj9i8jpufrc7dfg.jpg

[gap]

the tool strat drawing from left side bottom ...

Bottom left side you say...Does the tool start drawing right from the corner, or from a point halfway between the center and the corner? What about your mod list?

but i just found another thing all your files are .tga and magui have all his file in .dds
that could be a problem ?
.tga i saw only in Sh4 not in sh5 or i'am wrong

Is the tool drawn correctly on screen? SH5 can also use tga files, if it finds them in the correct folder. Dds format compression is not really needed for 2D graphics. :yep:

[Sjizzle]

take a look on this screens
with this mod list
Accurate German Flags
SteelViking's Interior Mod V1.2
SteelViking's Interior Mod V1.2.2 Patch
DynEnv v2.9 - 1. Main Mod
DynEnv v2.9 - 4.a Camera Filters - Realistic Colors
DynEnv v2.9 - Wave Mechanics - Gale (Improved)
DynEnv v2.9 - 12. Sounds
Better Sea Foam Dynamic Env Compatible
Conus' Graphic Mod 1.1
Small_trees_SH5_V1
sobers smoke screen V1 SH5 (DynEnv compatible)
sobers water splash anim SH5
sobers best ever fog V22 SH5
sobers base sky mechanics V1
sobers better terrain v3 SH5
sobers more trees SH5
sobers see thru wake fix
SH5_7A_Conning_Fix
Equipment_Upgrades_Fix_v1_4_byTheBeast
Equipment_Upgrades_Fix_v1_4_Patch_1
#Equipment_Upgrades_Fix_v1_4_Patch_1_HotFix
Equipment_Upgrades_Fix_v1_4_Patch_1 (available by date) V9 by sober
EUF_UBoat_FX_v0_0_3_ byTheBeast
AI_sub_crew_1_0_2_TheDarkWraith
FX_Update_0_0_21_ByTheDarkWraith
New Torpedoes Explosion - FX Update add-on
FX Update torpedoes (modified for torpedoes failure patches)
MightyFine Crew Mod 1.2.1 Alt faces
MCCD_1.04_MFCM_1.2.1_compatible
Naights Submaine Textures v1.2G (PUV)
Stormys DBSM SH5 v1.3 Basemod
Stormys DBSM SH5 v1.3 HOTFIX 3
Stormys DBSM SH5 v1.3 optional -6db damped Sonarguy
DBSM_Music_1_0_4
Parts Magui V 3.01 by DrJones
Parts Magui Patch 3.02
Parts Magui V 3.01 by DrJones - English Menu
Manos Scopes-patch for 5x4
gap - Manos Scopes Reduced Light Transmission Optics (ZEISS)
Optional Binocular 1
Radio_Messages_1_2_0_German_Voices
IRAI_0_0_39_ByTheDarkWraith
IRAI_0_0_39_ByTheDarkWraith_Patch_1
R.E.M_by_Xrundel_TheBeast_1.2
R.E.M. - hydrophone mute for player fix (TDW compatible)
Depth Charge Fix Reduced Explosion Range
Cerberus62 Corrected Depth Charge Projector 1.0
OPEN HORIZONS II_full v2.2
Sobers Terrain fix for OH2 V2.2
IO_StrategicMap_4_3_for_Parts Magui Patch V 3.02 by DrJones
IO_MapCourseLine_normal pencil_mod
Expanded Navies by Cybermat47 v.1.0.01
Reworked Morale and Abilities v.1.1
sobers NO water drops V1
Grossdeutscher Rundfunk
smaller flags for Warships 1_0b
MadMaxs_SH5_Subdiesel (mono) v2
sobers bad weather deck gun V5 SH5
sobers hud sounds V1 SH5
sobers DOF V6 SH5
gap - Alternative Cursors & KM Map Tools v2 Beta - 1. Base Mod
gap - Alternative Cursors & KM Map Tools v2 Beta - 2.c Alternate Tool Graphics - Wooden Handle, No Markings
gap - Alternative Cursors & KM Map Tools v2 Beta - 4.b Alternate Dialog Cursors, Shadowed
EQuaTool 01.01 by AvM - Large Style
Warfox deck crew always whispering SH5 German Version
Stoianm pitch&roll + Real Battery Lifetime + U-boats.cfg's
stoianm key commands
Change days in bunker

no advanced tools enabled

http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/02c7/zfg4meh9zvxikpwfg.jpg

with advance tools enabled works perfekt without any EQuaTool 1.1 patch when i enable EQuaTool 1.1 doesnt worl corectly

http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/bdc5/mfi32uybca707bafg.jpg

[Sjizzle]

with this order
gap - Alternative Cursors & KM Map Tools v2 Beta - 1. Base Mod
gap - Alternative Cursors & KM Map Tools v2 Beta - 2.c Alternate Tool Graphics - Wooden Handle, No Markings
gap - Alternative Cursors & KM Map Tools v2 Beta - 4.b Alternate Dialog Cursors, Shadowed
gap - Alternative Cursors & KM Map Tools v2 Beta - 5.n EQuaTool 1.1 Patch - Large Ruler + Coloured Simple Tools

the other tools work great only the ruler have this problem was my bad from rigth side bottom where is that yellow +
http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/a016/hbd5ipb4bby9jl6fg.jpg

[gap]

Okay, try with the following mod lists please (irrelevant mods omitted)


Parts Magui V 3.01
gap - Alternative Cursors & KM Map Tools v2 Beta - 1. Base Mod


Parts Magui V 3.01
gap - Alternative Cursors & KM Map Tools v2 Beta - 1. Base Mod
EQuaTool 01.01 by AvM - Large Style
gap - Alternative Cursors & KM Map Tools v2 Beta - 5.i EQuaTool 1.1 Patch - Large Set

[Sjizzle]

oky i will try it yet and will report back

[Sjizzle]

report with both works perfect

http://attila-kevin.de/var/resizes/Magui-Interface-Mods/gap%20IV.jpg?m=1373055261

[gap]

report with both works perfect

Have you tested all of the advanced tools? If yes, next test should be with the following mod list:

Parts Magui V 3.01
gap - Alternative Cursors & KM Map Tools v2 Beta - 1. Base Mod
EQuaTool 01.01 by AvM - add-on - Large Style Ruler
gap - Alternative Cursors & KM Map Tools v2 Beta - 5.l EQuaTool 1.1 Patch - Large Ruler

[Sjizzle]

i do test now with all of them and ill report back when i am done with full test :)

[gap]

i do test now with all of them and ill report back when i am done with full test :)

Take your time, this mod can wait :up:

I am also curious to listen to your remarks on the quality of the textures used. How good they are matching the rest of the UI, and how intuitive is the meaning of icons used as pointers? Any suggestions to improve them :)

[Sjizzle]

aftre a full test all works fine
about the quality of textures they are very good
magui protractorExt could be a bit biger but that it's not a big problem for me
and can u add also for marker a pensil something like select combat units pencil ?

http://attila-kevin.de/var/resizes/Magui-Interface-Mods/gap%20V.jpg?m=1373086782

[gap]

Thank you for testing! :)

aftre a full test all works fine
about the quality of textures they are very good

:up:

magui protractorExt could be a bit biger but that it's not a big problem for me

What is the use of this additional protractor? Currently, all my tools are the same size as EQuaTool medium size style and were calibrated for high precision, with 1 deg apart scale marks. They should be accurate enough for any gaming purpose. I could design bigger tools, but it would take relatively long. Maybe for the next release. In the meanwhile you can make Magui's custom protractor bigger by replacing my texture (Gui/Magui Maptools path) with EquaTool's large style texture :up:

and can u add also for marker a pensil something like select combat units pencil ?

What do you mean? :hmm2:

[Sjizzle]

the marke is appear only as X but the select combat units pencil appear a red pencil :) can u make that the marker to appear a blue pencil not only the X when u select it from map tools ?

offtopic now

can u make a periscop lens something like this one i mean the dirty :)
http://www.indogamers.com/system/upload/media/pictures/4f9a4a4fe20281335511631silenthunter.jpeg

[gap]

the marke is appear only as X but the select combat units pencil appear a red pencil :) can u make that the marker to appear a blue pencil not only the X when u select it from map tools ?

I don't know what this "select combat units pencil" is. Where do you select it? :06:

Anyway the marker should appear as a black "X" mark when map tools are expanded and as red pencil with a red "+" mark when map tools are unexpanded. See the scheme at post #44 (http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showpost.php?p=2079701&postcount=44) for a preview of them. This is with stock and TDW's UIs. Does it work the same in MaGui? :hmm2:


offtopic now

can u make a periscop lens something like this one i mean the dirty :)

I can try :up:

[volodya61]

can u make a periscop lens something like this one i mean the dirty :)
I can try :up:

Do you guys really think that the scope lenses were so horribly dirty? :o :har:

[Sjizzle]

Do you guys really think that the scope lenses were so horribly dirty? :o :har:

IDK but i like it :)
could be so dirty when u stay more then 2 months patrol :)

[volodya61]

IDK but i like it :)
could be so dirty when u stay more then 2 months patrol :)

So, were they two months submerged and could not surfaced and clean the lenses? :o

[Sjizzle]

So, were they two months submerged and could not surfaced and clean the lenses? :o

if they are lazy like me then could :har:

[volodya61]

if they are lazy like me then could :har:

Ooops, sorry :).. if so, then you really need these dirty lenses :har:..

[gap]

So, were they two months submerged and could not surfaced and clean the lenses? :o

According to USN Submarine Periscope Manual (June 1946) (http://www.maritime.org/fleetsub/pscope/chap2.htm), the most common and worst failure that scope optics were subject to (besides breaking apart of course), was water moisture getting in the tube and condensing on the internal faces of its lenses. It was called "internal fogging" and it resulted in the field becoming "clouded" or, in the worst cases, totally obscured, especially at low temperatures. Its elimination involved the use of a vacuum pump and a general overhaul that could be performed only by specialized personnel, and preferably ashore. :yep:

It would be cool if a patch by TDW could switch the usage of alternative foggy periscope masks, is any of our scopes gets damaged...

if they are lazy like me then could :har:

You might be interested in the services of these two girls (https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/579664_485639154817105_1455934395_n.jpg) then (sorry no pin-ups only covered with soap bubbles, but a couple of full-dressed conservators) :O:

[volodya61]

According to USN Submarine Periscope Manual (June 1946) (http://www.maritime.org/fleetsub/pscope/chap2.htm), the most common and worst failure that scope optics were subject to (besides breaking apart of course), was water moisture getting in the tube and condensing on the internal faces of its lenses. It was called "internal fogging" and it resulted in the field becoming "clouded" or, in the worst cases, totally obscured, especially at low temperatures. Its elimination involved the use of a vacuum pump and a general overhaul that could be performed only by specialized personnel, and preferably ashore. :yep:

It would be cool if a patch by TDW could switch the usage of alternative foggy periscope masks, is any of our scopes gets damaged...

You are talking about 'fogging' or 'clouded' lenses and whole optics.. but as I saw in the screen, I saw really dirty and not fogging lens.. :)

And yes, it would be a cool feature if masks will change after damage..

[Fifi]

And yes, it would be a cool feature if masks will change after damage..

+1!
Actually, if periscope get any damage, we just can't use it at all :06:

[volodya61]

Actually, if periscope get any damage, we just can't use it at all :06:

Yes, sometimes.. but not always..

[Sjizzle]

You might be interested in the services of these two girls (https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/579664_485639154817105_1455934395_n.jpg) then (sorry no pin-ups only covered with soap bubbles, but a couple of full-dressed conservators) :O:

damn there is a loot of work but i can boost the girls morals :)

[gap]

damn there is a loot of work but i can boost the girls morals :)

:haha:

V2 of the mod uploaded here on subsim. See post #1 for download link:

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?p=1621025#post1621025

Now it is time for the reworked U-boat guns to be released :arrgh!:

[Fifi]

Thanks for this nice mod Gap :woot:
Working great with Magui + IO Strategic Map.
Working on map never been so cool and easy now :up:
Love the new hands cursor icon too...great help for handling the TDC dials needles on my high resolution.

[Sjizzle]

ty gap for this version :)

[volodya61]

V2 of the mod uploaded here on subsim. See post #1 for download link:..

:up:
Maybe someday I'll be able to try it :)

I have finally got fast internet connection and 'm able to upload my mod-pack here.. but.. now RAM issues returned :/\\!!

[gap]

Thanks for this nice mod Gap :woot:
Working great with Magui + IO Strategic Map.
Working on map never been so cool and easy now :up:
Love the new hands cursor icon too...great help for handling the TDC dials needles on my high resolution.

ty gap for this version :)

Thank you too guys, I am glad you are enjoying this little something :salute:

:up:
Maybe someday I'll be able to try it :)

I have finally got fast internet connection and 'm able to upload my mod-pack here.. but.. now RAM issues returned :/\\!!

:huh:

Which issues exactly?

[volodya61]

Which issues exactly?

If you remember, I have only 2 Gb RAM and one unit (1 Gb) is working incorrectly now..

I'm waiting for help from my friends and acquaintances now, because of RL reason I'm not able to buy anything by myself.. I saw cash about two years ago :) :shifty:.. (too expensive medical treatment after an accident and so on.. unfortunately)

[gap]

If you remember, I have only 2 Gb RAM and one unit (1 Gb) is working incorrectly now..

Only 2 Gb and a zillion testing hours per week? :o
You are lucky enough that that one Gb is still working :O:


I'm waiting for help from my friends and acquaintances now, because of RL reason I'm not able to buy anything by myself.. I saw cash about two years ago :) :shifty:.. (too expensive medical treatment after an accident and so on.. unfortunately)

I am sorry mate, that sucks :-?

if I wasn't so horribly busted, it would have been an honour for me sponsoring a major upgrade of your hardware. I need myself for a new machine, but we are living such an harsh times :nope:

[volodya61]

Only 2 Gb and a zillion testing hours per week? :o
You are lucky enough that that one Gb is still working :O:

Yep, I'm lucky :)
I'm planning (maybe daydreaming) now to increase RAM up to 8 Gb.. but unfortunately my MB has DDR2 slots only and DDR2 is a bit expensive now in comparison with DDR3 :-?..



I am sorry mate, that sucks :-?

if I wasn't so horribly busted, it would have been an honour for me sponsoring a major upgrade of your hardware. I need myself for a new machine, but we are living such an harsh times :nope:

That's okay, matey.. thanks for the kind words.. for me it's already honor to be here and to communicate with all of you.. really.. and my English level is rising for free :D

[Sjizzle]

Volodya read your PM if u need let me know and where

[naights]

Hi:

Thx Gap, looks awesome :smug:

Bye !!

[gap]

Hi:

Thx Gap, looks awesome :smug:

Bye !!

Te lo agradezco Naights :salute:

As I said before, it is just a little something, but I hated those stock pointers since the first day I played SH5. I think they look more "natural" now :)

[Fifi]

Little something can greatly help/improve sometimes :yep:

[gap]

Little something can greatly help/improve sometimes :yep:

Well, I am waiting for suggestions to improve further the mod, if possible. :up: