Something wrong with distance I think

spang · 03-18-10, 07:01 AM

Something seems to be wrong with the distances.
When I use a ruler to measure the scaling help in the bottom left corner of the map it shows me a huge difference.
example: the map zoomed out so the scale shows me how much is 15 km. I use the ruler and draw a line there and it tells me 17.5 km?!
Why is that?

Dowly · 03-18-10, 07:37 AM

You are right, mine shows 11km.

Not that I use the scaling thingy, but still.

EDIT: 600km scaler gave me around 430km when using the ruler.

sergei · 03-18-10, 07:39 AM

Worrying.

Dowly · 03-18-10, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by sergei

Worrying.

I'm sure the ruler and the actual distance between objects is just fine. Propably just problems with "calibration" of the scaler.

Gammelpreusse · 03-18-10, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Dowly

I'm sure the ruler and the actual distance between objects is just fine. Propably just problems with "calibration" of the scaler.

At work, so I can't try it myself atm, but does the ruler distance when applied to the U-Boat lengh (or any other ship for that matter) fit to scale?

Dowly · 03-18-10, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Gammelpreusse

At work, so I can't try it myself atm, but does the ruler distance when applied to the U-Boat lengh (or any other ship for that matter) fit to scale?

I don't think that the ship markers (or the uboat marker) have been scaled so they represent the real length of the object.

Gammelpreusse · 03-18-10, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Dowly

I don't think that the ship markers (or the uboat marker) have been scaled so they represent the real length of the object.

Hmmm. Time to test this out this evening, I assume. But giving Torpedo symbols usually hitting the ship at the right spot both in the engine itself and on the map updates, it may fit after all.

gutted · 03-18-10, 08:00 AM

My money is on that 15km scale "graphic" not being scaled correctly.

Tools should be working fine. I'm sure we would have noticed it sooner if they weren't.

Dowly · 03-18-10, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Gammelpreusse

Hmmm. Time to test this out this evening, I assume. But giving Torpedo symbols usually hitting the ship at the right spot both in the engine itself and on the map updates, it may fit after all.

Cant test with merchants (as there's none around), but the uboat marker's length is 100 meters, so atleast the uboat marker is not reflecting the real length. You make a good point about the torpedo thing, tho.

Gammelpreusse · 03-18-10, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Dowly

Cant test with merchants (as there's none around), but the uboat marker's length is 100 meters, so atleast the uboat marker is not reflecting the real length. You make a good point about the torpedo thing, tho.

100 meters? Oy vey, that does not bode well.

cwae · 03-18-10, 08:05 AM

For me the ships in the navigation map are scaled and the sizes are ok. The problem seems to be in the 3d map ... maybe they will fix this

spang · 03-18-10, 08:20 AM

Is it possibly responsble for the stadimeter issue, or not? What do you think?

Donger94107 · 03-18-10, 08:35 AM

Gentlemen:

How do I zoom and unzoom the nav map and the smaller map?
Can't figure it out.

Help?

sergei · 03-18-10, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Donger94107

How do I zoom and unzoom the nav map and the smaller map?

Mouse wheel

SteamWake · 03-18-10, 08:41 AM

I think yall are getting excited about nothing.

The scale indicator is just a rough estimation that is rounded off.

03-18-10, 07:01 AM	#1
spang Nub Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 3 Downloads: 28 Uploads: 0	Something wrong with distance I think Something seems to be wrong with the distances. When I use a ruler to measure the scaling help in the bottom left corner of the map it shows me a huge difference. example: the map zoomed out so the scale shows me how much is 15 km. I use the ruler and draw a line there and it tells me 17.5 km?! Why is that?

03-18-10, 08:00 AM	#8
gutted The Old Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: New Orleans, LA. Posts: 1,379 Downloads: 487 Uploads: 11	My money is on that 15km scale "graphic" not being scaled correctly. Tools should be working fine. I'm sure we would have noticed it sooner if they weren't. __________________ Solution Solver 2.3.2 - Visual Targeting Tools & Aids

03-18-10, 08:41 AM	#15
SteamWake Rear Admiral Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,224 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	I think yall are getting excited about nothing. The scale indicator is just a rough estimation that is rounded off. __________________ Follow the progress of Mr. Mulligan : http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=147648

03-18-10, 07:37 AM	#2
Dowly Lucky Jack Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 25,052 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	You are right, mine shows 11km. Not that I use the scaling thingy, but still. EDIT: 600km scaler gave me around 430km when using the ruler.

03-18-10, 07:39 AM	#3
sergei Sea Lord Join Date: May 2008 Location: London UK Posts: 1,788 Downloads: 405 Uploads: 29	Worrying.

03-18-10, 08:05 AM	#11
cwae Bilge Rat Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 1 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	For me the ships in the navigation map are scaled and the sizes are ok. The problem seems to be in the 3d map ... maybe they will fix this

03-18-10, 08:20 AM	#12
spang Nub Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 3 Downloads: 28 Uploads: 0	Is it possibly responsble for the stadimeter issue, or not? What do you think?

03-18-10, 08:35 AM	#13
Donger94107 Watch Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: San Francisco Posts: 19 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	Gentlemen: How do I zoom and unzoom the nav map and the smaller map? Can't figure it out. Help?