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V13dweller
03-21-13, 02:31 AM
Does this work properly in SH5 yet? I have seen in TDW's patcher, an independent control patch, But I do not know how to use it.

If it works, could someone explain how to use it?
BigWalleye
03-21-13, 06:51 AM
It does work, but the engine telegraphs do not reflect the fact. The telegraphs appear to both be slaved to the starboard engine. However, when you, for example, select one engine and throttle it down, the boat slows down appropriately.

To activate independent engine control, you need to have New_UIs v7.2.0 and TDW Generic Patcher v1.0.77.0. Use the Patcher to enable the Independent Engine Control patches. Then install both mods. When the game starts, you will see a new small panel about midway along the lower left HUD strip that sayd "Shafts" with 2 small buttons under it. Pressing either button turns off engine control for that side's shaft. So you press the right button and you are now controlling the port engine only. You must use the engine control keys or voice commands, not Drag and Drop. As I mentioned, the only way you can recognize that anything has changed is your speed. (You could, I suppose, go outside the sub and watch the propellers. I play without an external camera.)

I believe the independent engine controls are useful in reducing your noise signature and fuel/battery use. They do not affect turning moment. I don't know if TDW is looking into that or not. It might require a whole new model for sub physics, in which case, probably no one, ever, will tackle it.

It is one more small elegant thing TDW has done.
V13dweller
03-21-13, 08:07 AM
Where do I get the newest version?

I cannot find the 7.2.0 version.
Castorp24
03-21-13, 09:26 AM
Where do I get the newest version?

I cannot find the 7.2.0 version.

Look here at post 1537
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=181433&page=103
TheDarkWraith
03-21-13, 03:43 PM
Does this work properly in SH5 yet? I have seen in TDW's patcher, an independent control patch, But I do not know how to use it.

If it works, could someone explain how to use it?

Yes it works properly. Using only one engine will reduce your speed AND reduce your sound signature.
V13dweller
03-22-13, 04:15 AM
Ok, now how do I select a shaft?

Thanks for previous help.
V13dweller
03-22-13, 06:43 AM
I cannot find the on screen button to change shaft, can anyone help?
BigWalleye
03-22-13, 07:09 AM
Do you have the correct versions of New_UIs and the Patcher - 7.2.0 and 1.0.77.0? And did you enable the Independent Engine Controls patch as Sober explains?

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=197960

And are you using the Enhanced SH5 UI?

If you've got three "Yes"s, it's above my MOS. Maybe someone farther up the food chain can help?
V13dweller
03-22-13, 07:59 AM
Enhanced SH5 UI? I have never heard of that, I just used the default one that comes with TDW's new ui.
gap
03-22-13, 08:17 AM
Enhanced SH5 UI? I have never heard of that, I just used the default one that comes with TDW's new ui.

The enhanced UI is the default one :yep:
V13dweller
03-22-13, 09:05 AM
Sorry, about any inconvenience, I managed to fix it (With everyone here's help)

Thanks everyone.
:salute:
BigWalleye
03-22-13, 09:41 AM
Happy to help!

Gluck auf!