V1.22 WIP Report :

First, I'd like to say, this version would not be possible without Anvart's new RadarSweep release. Thank you Anvart!!

Expected changes (subject to change):

1. Anvart's PPIRadarPS.fx ; I may create a 3rd generation fx file with reduced noise effect ... has yet to be tested.

2. Original v1.21 PPI + Redwine PPI + LukeFF PPI / (4 total) ; excluding my range scale variants.

3. Two background variants - (1) black/green (2) blue/green

Note (1) : I will keep the original v1.21 release available as a seperate d/l in case skippers want to experiment on their own, ie mix/match.
Note (2) : Anvarts SHcontrollerACT mod will not be included. In later versions, as an option, I may include a seperate folder containing his ACT file with original readme, pending his permission.
Note (3) : Remember, I'm a new modder so I want to assure it's done properly.

Here's a few screen shots of WIP so far (using Anvarts SHcontrollerACT mod and Redwines Small contact mod):

(1) - Post Proccessor OFF / Noise OFF
Dark Blue Azimuth / Dimmer Range Circle / Blue-Green background
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s..._3_postoff.jpg

View with A-Scope
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s...-6-2007_16.jpg
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(2) - Post Proccessor ON / Noise OFF
Dark Blue Azimuth / Dimmer Range Circle / Blue-Green background
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s...R_3_poston.jpg

Wide with A-Scope
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s...-2007_16-1.jpg


Suggestions welcome.

:ping: Mraah

Mraah, those blue circles and the new background color look good. Keep it up! :ping:

V1.22 WIP report #2

Have a look at this Green/Dark background effect. In technician terms, I turned the gain down for the CRT.

Two test screens ;
(1) sweep/contacts @ 100%. Background darkened but still green.
(2) sweep/contacts @ 80%. Grid overlay @ 110% (can't really notice, needs a bit more gain.

(1) sweep/contacts @ 100%
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s...R_4_bright.jpg

(2) sweep/contacts @ 80%. Grid overlay @ 110%
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s...V_MR_4_dim.jpg

Wide Screen of #1 above to show A-Scope
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s...-6-2007_20.jpg


Suggestions?

:ping: Mraah

Something completly real?

Getting closer ....

LukeFF found a pic of an SV PPI scope. So far, it's the best we've got ....

http://www.maritime.org/img/radio-svppi.gif

Compare to this PPI I slapped together :
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s...AV_MR_6_sw.jpg

The grid could be brighter ... could be cleaner ... but it has that faded, coffee laiden, finger print rub kinda look ... eh? By the way, the sweep/contacts/text are @ 80% using a slightly brighter green background effect.

EDIT : I have a variant with azimuth ###.

Suggestions?

EDIT : I have one .... marks like this ">" and "<" at 30 degree increments. Bigger "{" @ 0,90,180,270.

:ping: Mraah

Wide shot of PPI with spider web + azimuth ###.

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s...5-6-2007_0.jpg

Suggestions?

:ping: Mraah

As I said in my PM, that's looking really good! I'd just brighten up the green display to reflect that 1940s feel and make the PPI markings more prominent.

That, and I need those smaller radar contacts! :ping:

Very accurate, The idea presented in PM.,Your Tani-sh picture,is real scope,gain off. We had a tunnel hood, on the Bridge unit,that made the CRT.look exactly like this Image.:up: USCGC Spencer-WWII Cutter./327 ft. Escort,out of Statin Island.NY.http://img392.imageshack.us/img392/5...ncersk0.th.jpg
Now,link--------------for this,& zoom in feature:|\\ Vanilla/real life Ops. Astounding effort ! Happy camper,Thxs.,donut
Hope land return will be included in patch 1.03,(necessary in all those Islands) For orentation,& aid to navagation.

Thanks!! That version will be in the mod with a bit of noise added next.

:ping: Mraah

Finally got the noise to work for me via fx edditing ....

Here's a quick screen shot of a green/blue spider web w/ azimuth :

Gains;
(1) Noise @ 30%
(2) Sweep @ 80%

post proccessor OFF / PPI noise ON
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s...w_az_noise.jpg

Don't worry about the color of the grid. It's just a variant, don't you know.

EDIT : The noise does twinkle ... note the sweep burn.

Suggestions?

:ping: Mraah

Anvart,

Thank you for your interest :D .

I don't want to totally destroy the Dev's idea, just enhancing it ;) .

My idea was to apply a small amount of overall noise and to apply large amounts in the sweep arc to represent wave reflection, ground/sea clutter, anonymous propagation. I'm trying to eliminate the overall noise, but to no avail. In reality, I believe small amounts of noise were seen, ie ocean wave spraying on antenna, etc.

To accomodate the Dev's idea I've increased the damage noise effect :

Old -- color=color+(noise.r-0.5f)*0.5f
New - color=color+(noise.r-0.5f)/0.7f

Screen shots of latest WIP :
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s...se_compare.jpg


DAMAGE SIMULATION = Noise 142%
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s...PI_damaged.jpg

EDIT : I know the damage noise is a bit harsh, but it's broken captain!!
EDIT : The above damage noise is a simluation at this point in time. The test sub is leaving the dock now for a live test.

Suggestions/Comments?

Thank you.

:ping: Mraah

brilliant work, Mraah!

'can't wait for 1.22!!

:up:

Looking good there!

Donut, you were on the Spencer? I did time on the Ingham, 327' WHEC 35 "The Mighty I" " Ocean Weather Station Hotel" :arrgh!:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1..._57/ingham.jpg



Oh yea Great mod Mraah :rock: :D

Good work, Mraah. :up: ... But it's not for me ...
I do not like your big noise ...
You can do all as that you represent yourself.
I have written my opinion only ...