New Sliding Stations Panel Mod - Update

Reece · 04-23-06, 09:32 AM

Hi all, Thanks to Jonz for his Large Recognition Manual that was a must

however I could not view the bottom half as it was covered by the Stations Panel, I then installed FLB Sale U-999's Simfeeling Mod, but didn't like the large dials & when in nav map moving to the right either scrolled the map or brought out the dials!
So I thought I would rather see the whole Stations Panel slide away when not needed! this gives an almost free external view so I then adjusted the Menubar to slide right away as well!

I am not able to post screenshots so you will just have to give it a go! I also redesigned the menubar icons, if you don't like em ditch-em!

There are 2 tga files I used but not sure who created them so a special thanks to them, however please PM me if you wish to have your files removed, I will understand!!
Please post your opinions & if there is a better way to improve this please let me know also.
Cheers,
Reece.

http://rapidshare.de/files/18970437/..._1.01.rar.html

U-Schultz · 04-23-06, 06:51 PM

Thank goodness...a readme with the modifications needed to the Menu_1024_768.ini file instead of another replacement file.

Looks cool. Will give it a shot.

EDIT: On further thought which Menu_1024_768.ini was this mod made for? GW? NYGM? RuB?
Seems like every mod has their own unique one. Which one did you test it on or should it work with all?

Reece · 04-23-06, 09:42 PM

I'm using HT147 but see no reason that it shouldnt go with any version your running. If you still have the Panel at the bottom with the 3 Groups: Officers - Messages - Dials, then it should be ok, this mod works with the Stealth meter on or off.

HW3 · 04-23-06, 10:38 PM

You may have to change the ID number on the parts you are replacing but, I think they are only one number off, mine were.

Reece · 04-23-06, 10:56 PM

What version are you using? I'm using 1.4b, I can't think of a mod that modifies these blocks, if your using 1.4b do you know the mods affecting this part of menu_1024_768.ini ?

Thanks.

An update to resolve an old problem with a Black Bar where the stealth meter is displayed, in the supplied version I covered this by making the backgroung transparent with the Bkgr.tga file!

Change the [G3F I138] block with the following:

[G3F I138]
Name=Group msg top bar
Type=1026;Menu group
ItemID=0x3F120000
ParentID=0x3F0C0000
Pos=284,-10,404,22
Color=0xFFFFFFFF

Now you can use the supplied Bkgr.tga file if you want the background transparent or remove it for a black background.

Will change this in a later version after more feedback!

Reece.

THE_MASK · 04-24-06, 02:35 AM

I have been waiting for this mod since Sh3 came out . What took ya .

Reece · 04-25-06, 05:37 AM

Hi all, have posted the latest update, including updated Menubar Icons:
http://rapidshare.de/files/18970437/..._1.01.rar.html

Some Pics (Large):
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h2...k/FreeView.jpg
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h2...NewMenuBar.jpg
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h2...k/PanelOut.jpg

Regards,
Reece.

irish1958 · 04-25-06, 09:05 AM

rapid shares states Panel not found.

irish1958 · 04-25-06, 09:44 AM

Reece
You have two links in this post. The second one is imcomplete and does not work. On the 2nd link you left off the" .rar.htlm"

What are the changes in the update? I have 1.0 and it works perfectly.

irish1958

Phylacista · 04-25-06, 09:57 AM

Great! I've been looking for this!

Now I can get the TDC mod for periscope working!

Thank you!

HW3 · 04-25-06, 10:44 AM

Reece, I am using 1.4b with GW patched/NYGM TW/NYGM TW terrain add in/EUC. One of the above must have added a block in causing me to have to up the numbers by 1 so (example) [G3F I89] would become [G3F I90] and so on.

04-25-06, 10:53 AM

I didn't notice any blocking when I loaded the new Recognition Manual, but that's probably because I'm also using FLB Sales' Simfeeling 6-Dials mod, which leaves the screen clear all the time as well.

That said, I like you solution, Reece. Looks good.

Reece · 04-25-06, 09:14 PM

Thanks all, I hope it suits your needs!
HWS, do you know the name of the mod that changes your blocks?
I may have to further adjust the readme to reflect the fact that these blocks may not be the same! If the 3 stations are still used in your version of SH3 1.4b then the mod should work ok!

Irish, sorry about that, have adjusted it, have also tested and downloads ok for me! I have upload to http://u-boot.realsimulation.com as well

Reece.

Oh crap!! wouldn't you know it, I discovered an error, how I made this typo I don't know, the screen is 1024x768 & for some reason I made the pull down area from 1 (Left) to 1000 (right) instead of 1024!

Please edit the Block [G3F I33] & change 'Pos=0,141,1000,140' to 'Pos=0,141,1024,140'
If you have tried to change the game speed the menu would slide away!

Sorry about that!

HW3 · 04-26-06, 10:35 AM

Reece, the blocks are all there, and the names are the same so they are easy enough to find.

The Munster · 08-11-06, 04:05 PM

Reece Help !! I can't download the sliding dials mod as I get a message saying file has been deleted ?! Is the Mod still available and if so, would it be compatible with Grey Wolves via JSGME ? Hope you or some-one out there can help as I like to have a full view with these things tucked out of the way.

04-23-06, 09:32 AM	#1
Reece CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Down Under Posts: 34,688 Downloads: 171 Uploads: 0	New Sliding Stations Panel Mod - Update Hi all, Thanks to Jonz for his Large Recognition Manual that was a must however I could not view the bottom half as it was covered by the Stations Panel, I then installed FLB Sale U-999's Simfeeling Mod, but didn't like the large dials & when in nav map moving to the right either scrolled the map or brought out the dials! So I thought I would rather see the whole Stations Panel slide away when not needed! this gives an almost free external view so I then adjusted the Menubar to slide right away as well! I am not able to post screenshots so you will just have to give it a go! I also redesigned the menubar icons, if you don't like em ditch-em! There are 2 tga files I used but not sure who created them so a special thanks to them, however please PM me if you wish to have your files removed, I will understand!! Please post your opinions & if there is a better way to improve this please let me know also. Cheers, Reece. http://rapidshare.de/files/18970437/..._1.01.rar.html __________________ *Sub captains go down with their ship!*

04-23-06, 06:51 PM	#2
U-Schultz Medic Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: North Atlantic Posts: 162 Downloads: 73 Uploads: 0	Thank goodness...a readme with the modifications needed to the Menu_1024_768.ini file instead of another replacement file. Looks cool. Will give it a shot. EDIT: On further thought which Menu_1024_768.ini was this mod made for? GW? NYGM? RuB? Seems like every mod has their own unique one. Which one did you test it on or should it work with all? __________________ Theres nothing wrong with a little shooting as long as the right people get shot

04-23-06, 09:42 PM	#3
Reece CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Down Under Posts: 34,688 Downloads: 171 Uploads: 0	I'm using HT147 but see no reason that it shouldnt go with any version your running. If you still have the Panel at the bottom with the 3 Groups: Officers - Messages - Dials, then it should be ok, this mod works with the Stealth meter on or off. __________________ *Sub captains go down with their ship!*

04-23-06, 10:38 PM	#4
HW3 Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Gresham Oregon Posts: 6,574 Downloads: 458 Uploads: 0	You may have to change the ID number on the parts you are replacing but, I think they are only one number off, mine were. __________________ "Some ships are designed to sink...others require our assistance." Nathan Zelk

04-23-06, 10:56 PM	#5
Reece CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Down Under Posts: 34,688 Downloads: 171 Uploads: 0	What version are you using? I'm using 1.4b, I can't think of a mod that modifies these blocks, if your using 1.4b do you know the mods affecting this part of menu_1024_768.ini ? Thanks. An update to resolve an old problem with a Black Bar where the stealth meter is displayed, in the supplied version I covered this by making the backgroung transparent with the Bkgr.tga file! Change the [G3F I138] block with the following: [G3F I138] Name=Group msg top bar Type=1026;Menu group ItemID=0x3F120000 ParentID=0x3F0C0000 Pos=284,-10,404,22 Color=0xFFFFFFFF Now you can use the supplied Bkgr.tga file if you want the background transparent or remove it for a black background. Will change this in a later version after more feedback! Reece. __________________ *Sub captains go down with their ship!*

04-24-06, 02:35 AM	#6
THE_MASK Ace of the deep . Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 9,226 Downloads: 901 Uploads: 73	I have been waiting for this mod since Sh3 came out . What took ya .

04-25-06, 05:37 AM	#7
Reece CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Down Under Posts: 34,688 Downloads: 171 Uploads: 0	Hi all, have posted the latest update, including updated Menubar Icons: http://rapidshare.de/files/18970437/..._1.01.rar.html Some Pics (Large): http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h2...k/FreeView.jpg http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h2...NewMenuBar.jpg http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h2...k/PanelOut.jpg Regards, Reece. __________________ *Sub captains go down with their ship!*

04-25-06, 09:05 AM	#8
irish1958 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Carmel, Indiana Posts: 3,250 Downloads: 320 Uploads: 11	update rapid shares states Panel not found.

04-25-06, 09:44 AM	#9
irish1958 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Carmel, Indiana Posts: 3,250 Downloads: 320 Uploads: 11	links Reece You have two links in this post. The second one is imcomplete and does not work. On the 2nd link you left off the" .rar.htlm" What are the changes in the update? I have 1.0 and it works perfectly. irish1958

04-25-06, 09:57 AM	#10
Phylacista Electrician's Mate Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Aachen, Germany Posts: 133 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Great! I've been looking for this! Now I can get the TDC mod for periscope working! Thank you! __________________ commissioned 01APR1941 - 1.Flotilla Brest - 110,000 GRT total - 84 days at sea click pic to see how the real U-556 fared

04-25-06, 10:44 AM	#11
HW3 Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Gresham Oregon Posts: 6,574 Downloads: 458 Uploads: 0	Reece, I am using 1.4b with GW patched/NYGM TW/NYGM TW terrain add in/EUC. One of the above must have added a block in causing me to have to up the numbers by 1 so (example) [G3F I89] would become [G3F I90] and so on. __________________ "Some ships are designed to sink...others require our assistance." Nathan Zelk

04-25-06, 10:53 AM	#12
Sailor Steve Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	I didn't notice any blocking when I loaded the new Recognition Manual, but that's probably because I'm also using FLB Sales' Simfeeling 6-Dials mod, which leaves the screen clear all the time as well. That said, I like you solution, Reece. Looks good.

04-25-06, 09:14 PM	#13
Reece CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Down Under Posts: 34,688 Downloads: 171 Uploads: 0	Thanks all, I hope it suits your needs! HWS, do you know the name of the mod that changes your blocks? I may have to further adjust the readme to reflect the fact that these blocks may not be the same! If the 3 stations are still used in your version of SH3 1.4b then the mod should work ok! Irish, sorry about that, have adjusted it, have also tested and downloads ok for me! I have upload to http://u-boot.realsimulation.com as well Reece. Oh crap!! wouldn't you know it, I discovered an error, how I made this typo I don't know, the screen is 1024x768 & for some reason I made the pull down area from 1 (Left) to 1000 (right) instead of 1024! Please edit the Block [G3F I33] & change 'Pos=0,141,1000,140' to 'Pos=0,141,1024,140' If you have tried to change the game speed the menu would slide away! Sorry about that! __________________ *Sub captains go down with their ship!*

04-26-06, 10:35 AM	#14
HW3 Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Gresham Oregon Posts: 6,574 Downloads: 458 Uploads: 0	Reece, the blocks are all there, and the names are the same so they are easy enough to find. __________________ "Some ships are designed to sink...others require our assistance." Nathan Zelk

08-11-06, 04:05 PM	#15
The Munster Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Deepest Dumbria Posts: 1,243 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	Reece Help !! I can't download the sliding dials mod as I get a message saying file has been deleted ?! Is the Mod still available and if so, would it be compatible with Grey Wolves via JSGME ? Hope you or some-one out there can help as I like to have a full view with these things tucked out of the way.