[REL] Easy AOB

[karamazovnew]

I'm gonna save Nicolas the trouble .

1. Open the Data\Menu\cfg\Dials.cfg file. (Save a copy in case you make a mistake).

2. The first part of the file looks like this:
[DIALS]
DialsNo=xx For example for me it is DialsNo=74
Just add 1, so it becomes DialsNo=75

3. Do a search for this: Dial=0x43010002 There should only be one result. Replace this line:
Cmd=Set_tgt_sel_value; shared between dials
with: Cmd=Set_TDC_angle_on_bow

4. Go to the end of the file and paste this before "; the end":
[Dialxx] ;<- read the number of the last dial and add 1
Name=TorpedoSolution_Temporary_AngleOnBow
Type=42; DIAL_TGT_ANG_ON_BOW
Cmd=Set_tgt_sel_value; shared between dials
Dial=0x43010002
CrtVal=0x43010003
NewVal=0x0
DialVal=0.1,-0.1
RealVal=180,-180; degrees
Circular=Yes
CmdOnDrag=Yes
RelativeDrag=Yes
SndStep=5
;SndList=1,Menu.TDC.AngleOnBow,360

5. Do replace the [Dialxx] part with a corresponding number. If the last dial was [Dial73] then the new last dial should be [Dial74]

You're done.
Read my other post to understand what this actually does .

[I'm goin' down]

I set the speed per Manchausen's 3 minute calculation. How do I determine the heading so I can set the AOB correctly? The target's heading is "0" when viewed from inside the target, but don't I want to set its actaul heading (i.e. maybe this is the same as its heading relative to my boat, but I am beginning to get confused by the terminology) so the PK will record it? Maybe I am mixed up? Anyway, what is required to set the target's heading properly, and how is it done? In other words, I need to find the target's heading. After it is determined, I assume it is input via the AOB dial? If so, how is it done?

Once I do all of this correctly, is there some point where I turn the PK on?

[Munchausen]

Okay, I haven't tested this yet but, if it works, it will be an improvement. Normally, when you want to adjust a target's heading, you use the AOB dial, eyeballing how far to crank it. Then, when (and only when) you send the new AOB to the TDC, it changes the target's direction ... but it also changes the target's compass rose, relative to your boat's (fleet submarine) heading. Ergo, the target's heading readout on the TDC still won't be correct.

Which, of course, means you gotta make numerous adjustments to get it exactly right. And the effort is complicated even more if your sub is moving.

This mod, I think, lets you adjust AOB and, as you make the adjustment, you can watch the TDC target dial move ... at the same time! Consequently, there's no hit and miss ... what you see is what you will get after sending the date to the TDC.

Btw, after you click on the little stopwatch, estimated heading is displayed in the chat box ... in the same sentence as the target's estimated speed.

Edit:

Okay, I checked to see if this works ... I also checked to make sure I made the changes properly. For some reason, it doesn't work for me. With PK off, I crank the AOB dial on the left ... but the TDC target dial doesn't move. Leastwise, not until I send the data.

Karama, if you've checked this and it works for you, please let me know. Maybe I'm still doing something wrong.

[karamazovnew]

It works great for me not sure what could be wrong. I checked this while working on my Ship Lengths mod for TMO, worked every time like a charm.

[Munchausen]

Okay, thanks.

[Nicolas]

You must move the aob dial used to send the aob not the aob dial in the PK. When the PK is OFF and you move the aob dial (rigth top of the screen) the aob dial in the pk will move too. And it's needed to send the aob with the button once you matched the 0 in the aob dial (PK) with the target course.

[Nicolas]

Look, after reading the range twice with the stadimeter, the clock icon gives you speed and course ok?, now then drag the aob dial (up right) so the other aob dial in the PK matches the course of the target (outer dial).



Its far more easier to attack multiple ships now, after shoting the first target, lock the second one, adjust aob, get range and fire!.

I made a video for you from the torpedoes training mission:
Note how the aob dial in the PK moves.

[SteveUK]

Hi this is most likely a totally stupid question but how do I open the dials.cfg file? I dont get an option to open it and i really need the help of this mod . Thanks