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don1reed · 04-10-08, 06:59 AM

Hey, dertien

The point man on this is, 6SJ7GT, but he hangs out on the SH4 Mods forum and doesn't play SH3, or have it....However....I do

He's created a script using "Python" which interacts with both "Stellarium" and "SH4". I've changed the script to suit my computer's filing structure ( c:\documents and settings\...etc.) so that I now got it to work with both SH4 & SH3.

I say again: Python and Stellarium are FREEWARE.

Here's what it does:

1) While your sim of choice is running (SH3 or 4) do a save of the game but continue to run it.

2) Slip out of the sim leaving it running and run the Python script and input the Date/Time (UTC) and Wind speed & boat speed--exit Python.

3) Enter "Stellarium". Python will have automatically set up Stellarium to where it displays what the real world would look like at the geo coords and date/time that you are experiencing in the game.

4) The clock continues to run in Stellarium; however, you can simulate taking sextant sights (sun/moon/planets/stars) (click on body) as it gives Hs and Az of the heavenly bodies, by pausing Stellarium after each sight.

5) 6SJ7GT has also provided ephemeral data for the war years which will allow you to do a sight reduction for your acquired data.

6) Plot your course on a real paper plotting sheet or plot it on the F5 screen.

This procedure is not meant for the casual player as it is real navigation and is as time consuming as the real thing because it is the real thing.

Beginners should try this if they keep the waypoint tool and the sub/uboat icon on. The more experience and confidence you get with it, one can stop using the icon & waypoint tools.

In order to make it work from the get go I begin my patrols with waypoints to the mouth of the harbor to give Python a point of reference. It goes into the SH3/SH4 file in Documents and looks at the locations of the saved game and converts them into Lat/Long for it's use.

Best place to start is here: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...=116170&page=7

Begin with Post 124

I hope this helped.

all the best,

04-10-08, 06:59 AM	#5
don1reed Ace of the Deep Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Valhalla: Silent Generation Posts: 1,149 Downloads: 910 Uploads: 0	Hey, dertien The point man on this is, 6SJ7GT, but he hangs out on the SH4 Mods forum and doesn't play SH3, or have it....However....I do He's created a script using "Python" which interacts with both "Stellarium" and "SH4". I've changed the script to suit my computer's filing structure ( c:\documents and settings\...etc.) so that I now got it to work with both SH4 & SH3. I say again: Python and Stellarium are FREEWARE. Here's what it does: 1) While your sim of choice is running (SH3 or 4) do a save of the game but continue to run it. 2) Slip out of the sim leaving it running and run the Python script and input the Date/Time (UTC) and Wind speed & boat speed--exit Python. 3) Enter "Stellarium". Python will have automatically set up Stellarium to where it displays what the real world would look like at the geo coords and date/time that you are experiencing in the game. 4) The clock continues to run in Stellarium; however, you can simulate taking sextant sights (sun/moon/planets/stars) (click on body) as it gives Hs and Az of the heavenly bodies, by pausing Stellarium after each sight. 5) 6SJ7GT has also provided ephemeral data for the war years which will allow you to do a sight reduction for your acquired data. 6) Plot your course on a real paper plotting sheet or plot it on the F5 screen. This procedure is not meant for the casual player as it is real navigation and is as time consuming as the real thing because it is the real thing. Beginners should try this if they keep the waypoint tool and the sub/uboat icon on. The more experience and confidence you get with it, one can stop using the icon & waypoint tools. In order to make it work from the get go I begin my patrols with waypoints to the mouth of the harbor to give Python a point of reference. It goes into the SH3/SH4 file in Documents and looks at the locations of the saved game and converts them into Lat/Long for it's use. Best place to start is here: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...=116170&page=7 Begin with Post 124 I hope this helped. all the best, __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act. ~ George Orwell Last edited by don1reed; 04-10-08 at 07:11 AM.