Hi Muppetlord,
I think there is not something like Auto ID in the game. In order to identify ships in WoS the procedure is as follows:
First you must install the optional TWoS mod that is located in JSGME, it's called
TWoS UI cmd_Radio Reports_Auto Target ID
Then, in-game you must:
1-- You must be or switch to Manual TDC;
2-- on the scope or UZO, you must lock the target with space;
3-- you must order to 'Follow the target' (in the sub-menu of last right officer icon);
4-- chose the Weapon Officer icon (3rd from left), chose the 1st icon from left and again the 1st icon from left. This will order to identify the ship (see screenshot).
At that point, the exact ship name will appear in the Officer icon at your scope. You will have to consult the ID book (press E and drag it from left) to see more ship details, or: you get automatically the Depth Under Keel in the grafic where you set torpedo depth, it will adjust according to the ship once you identify it.
All this is a bit complex to explain with words, so here is a serie of screenshots, especially about point 4 above:
https://ibb.co/2WYdKB6
https://ibb.co/qM9P0HL
https://ibb.co/jLTmgXq
https://ibb.co/q9SBDkp
I hope this helps you!
XS