[REL] SH4 Wind Changer Utility

The Joker · 07-28-09, 09:02 PM

It's been a while since I played SH4, so just the other day I decided to have a go at it again. So, after a few mod updates I leave port. After a few days, I get some stormy weather. No big deal, except the storm wouldn't go away. So, about that time, I saved my game, exited, and wrote this little program. Thought I'd share it.

Warning: I've only tested this program on XP, but I *think* it should work on Vista. Just make sure that you run the utility with administrator privileges.

Silent Hunter 4 Wind Changer v1.0
---------------------------------
SH4 Wind Changer is a small utility that allows you to change the wind direction
and speed in the currently running game.

Usage
-----
1. While the game is running Alt+Tab out.
2. Run the utility.
3. The utility should automatically find the running game and start displaying values.
4. Enter the wind speed and/or direction and press the appropriate "Set" button(s).
5. Close the utility and get return to the game!

Notes
-----
* This program requires administrator privilege as it reads/writes to another program's memory. (sh4.exe)
* The wind speed/heading change is not instant.
* Wind speed changes more quickly than wind heading.

FileFront Download: http://www.filefront.com/14146109/SH...%20Changer.zip

ReallyDedPoet · 07-29-09, 06:39 AM

Nice

TH0R · 08-04-09, 02:05 PM

I just came back from a patrol with 7 days long flat sea. I'm DL-ing this ASP. Many thanks.

EDIT: It can't seem to find the game. Says game time 00:00 every time I run it. XP here.

The Joker · 08-04-09, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TH0R

I just came back from a patrol with 7 days long flat sea. I'm DL-ing this ASP. Many thanks.

EDIT: It can't seem to find the game. Says game time 00:00 every time I run it. XP here.

Have you renamed the SH4 exe file by any chance? The program looks for sh4.exe, so if you've renamed it, the program won't find the game.

Wilcke · 08-04-09, 11:25 PM

The Joker,

Well done on this one. Simple, elegant and oh so satisfying just like well distilled tequila. A must have!

Thank you!

TH0R · 08-05-09, 02:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Joker

Have you renamed the SH4 exe file by any chance? The program looks for sh4.exe, so if you've renamed it, the program won't find the game.

No I didn't rename it. Does it might have something to do with the fact I didn't install the game to C:/program Files/Ubisoft...?

The Joker · 08-05-09, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TH0R

No I didn't rename it. Does it might have something to do with the fact I didn't install the game to C:/program Files/Ubisoft...?

No, it doesn't matter where you install it, just what the name of the exe file is. When you run the program (with SH4 running), does the "SH4 PID" field show "????", or does it display numbers? Also, make sure you run the program as administrator, otherwise it may not be able to access sh4's memory.

TH0R · 08-06-09, 05:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Joker

No, it doesn't matter where you install it, just what the name of the exe file is. When you run the program (with SH4 running), does the "SH4 PID" field show "????", or does it display numbers? Also, make sure you run the program as administrator, otherwise it may not be able to access sh4's memory.

I'm running XP so it doesn't matter as I'm the only PC user. Yes the program shows PID numbers but thats all. All other values remain 000000. And I can't input any data on my own - 'set' buttons remain gray for me.

The Joker · 08-06-09, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TH0R

I'm running XP so it doesn't matter as I'm the only PC user. Yes the program shows PID numbers but thats all. All other values remain 000000. And I can't input any data on my own - 'set' buttons remain gray for me.

Okay. If the PID field is showing numbers, that means it's found the program. So the problem is that it's not reading the values. When you run the program, are you in the middle of a mission? I mean, where you're actually playing the game, not at a menu or something. (The pause menu is okay, though.) You can test it quickly by starting a training mission. Also, are you running version 1.5?

DarkFish · 08-06-09, 02:12 PM

I've got exactly the same problem. The PID field shows a number but all other values are 0. I too am running it as administrator on XP SP3, .NET framework v3.5. And I am running SH4 1.5 and am in the middle of a mission.

BTW, GREAT idea!

could you do a similar thing for rain and fog? update this program to "SH4 Weather Changer Utility"?

TH0R · 08-06-09, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarkFish

I've got exactly the same problem. The PID field shows a number but all other values are 0. I too am running it as administrator on XP SP3, .NET framework v3.5. And I am running SH4 1.5 and am in the middle of a mission.

BTW, GREAT idea!

could you do a similar thing for rain and fog? update this program to "SH4 Weather Changer Utility"?

That is exactly my kind of problem. I have XP SP3 + Net Framework 2, 3, 3.5.

Yes. I am playing the game, I am not in the menu. I'm on my 7th patrol in the career.

The Joker · 08-07-09, 03:40 AM

Okay, so there's some other problem. I'll work on fixing it when I have some time. Sorry it didn't work.

As far as the fog and rain: The weather "system" seems to be scattered throughout the whole game. For example, the wind speed is set when the cloud shaders are reloaded.

Anyway, I'll focus on getting this stupid thing working before adding any new features, but I do plan on doing more.

07-28-09, 09:02 PM	#1
The Joker Watch Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 19 Downloads: 40 Uploads: 0	[REL] SH4 Wind Changer Utility It's been a while since I played SH4, so just the other day I decided to have a go at it again. So, after a few mod updates I leave port. After a few days, I get some stormy weather. No big deal, except the storm wouldn't go away. So, about that time, I saved my game, exited, and wrote this little program. Thought I'd share it. Warning: I've only tested this program on XP, but I think it should work on Vista. Just make sure that you run the utility with administrator privileges. Silent Hunter 4 Wind Changer v1.0 --------------------------------- SH4 Wind Changer is a small utility that allows you to change the wind direction and speed in the currently running game. Usage ----- 1. While the game is running Alt+Tab out. 2. Run the utility. 3. The utility should automatically find the running game and start displaying values. 4. Enter the wind speed and/or direction and press the appropriate "Set" button(s). 5. Close the utility and get return to the game! Notes ----- * This program requires administrator privilege as it reads/writes to another program's memory. (sh4.exe) * The wind speed/heading change is not instant. * Wind speed changes more quickly than wind heading. FileFront Download: http://www.filefront.com/14146109/SH...%20Changer.zip

07-29-09, 06:39 AM	#2
ReallyDedPoet Canadian Wolf Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canada. The one and only, East Coast Posts: 10,888 Downloads: 946 Uploads: 5	Nice __________________ Back in the Day

08-04-09, 02:05 PM	#3
TH0R XO Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Croatia Posts: 420 Downloads: 52 Uploads: 0	I just came back from a patrol with 7 days long flat sea. I'm DL-ing this ASP. Many thanks. EDIT: It can't seem to find the game. Says game time 00:00 every time I run it. XP here. Last edited by TH0R; 08-04-09 at 02:16 PM.

08-04-09, 11:25 PM	#5
Wilcke The Old Man Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,441 Downloads: 234 Uploads: 0	The Joker, Well done on this one. Simple, elegant and oh so satisfying just like well distilled tequila. A must have! Thank you! __________________ Wilcke **For the best in Fleet Boats go to: Submarine Sim Central. http://forum.kickinbak.com/index.php Check out: A Brief Introduction to the Pacific Submarine War by Ducimus http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=128185 Operation Monsun plus OMEGU, the #1 ATO Solution for SH4! Signature Art by Gunfighter**

08-06-09, 02:12 PM	#10
DarkFish Sea Lord Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Stinking drunk in Eindhoven, the Netherlands Posts: 1,844 Downloads: 28 Uploads: 0	I've got exactly the same problem. The PID field shows a number but all other values are 0. I too am running it as administrator on XP SP3, .NET framework v3.5. And I am running SH4 1.5 and am in the middle of a mission. BTW, GREAT idea! could you do a similar thing for rain and fog? update this program to "SH4 Weather Changer Utility"? __________________

08-07-09, 03:40 AM	#12
The Joker Watch Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 19 Downloads: 40 Uploads: 0	Okay, so there's some other problem. I'll work on fixing it when I have some time. Sorry it didn't work. As far as the fog and rain: The weather "system" seems to be scattered throughout the whole game. For example, the wind speed is set when the cloud shaders are reloaded. Anyway, I'll focus on getting this stupid thing working before adding any new features, but I do plan on doing more.