All attempts I failed

[wdq4587]

I write here do not want argument with any of you. Below is just a list of attempts I failed while modding (most about menu_1024_768.ini). I think most of them can not be done. But may be I missed something or make mistake, or there are other way to do that. Please help me.

1. Can not duplicate dials which type not listed in dials.cfg

I try duplicate periscope compass to other place. But what I found is no code in dials.cfg present that. So I think the control of the MentItemID is hard coded. Can not replicate it.

2. Can not change dials output style.

I want change the dials output style from rotate to horizontal or vertical movement. or vice versa. But can not found the way. It also seems hard coded. And I haven't seen horizontal movement dial in SH3 (except that compass). If someone have seen that, please tell me.

3. Can not open and close torpdeo tube individual in 2D GUI.

You can do that in 3D. But what I try in 2D GUI or using hotkey failed. In 3D .dat files there are a "param" parameters tell program operate which tube. But in command_en.cfg I try several way to add the "param", but it always operate tube 1 (e.g. param=0 in .dat file). It seem the programmer forget or think no need to read the "param" parameters in command_en.cfg

4. Can not let dials work in navigation map.

I can't believe that. But what I test result is the dials don't move in navigation map. I also try just copy worked code from other section and only change the MenuItemID, but still not work. May be there are something I missed, or programmer think no need to display disls in the navigation map.

What I want to do is display u-boat course with compass on map for easy to mark target. The best way is display the absolute periscope bearing line in map or display TDC solution target mark in map for easy to draw. But I think can not hope that.