[REQ] info on periscope graticule

Arclight · 03-19-10, 04:49 PM

I already have a mod going as well that makes the changes to the zoom and elevation parameters (cameras.dat).

Also have an altered periscope mask ready with the graticules drawn on it. At the standard 1.5x zoom, the hardcoded ones aren't visible to begin with, problem is the markings are a direct copy.

Actually, don't know if it's bad, haven't tested yet. Maybe the original markings make sense once the base zoom is changed to 1.5x.

Here's the .dds, dont know if will be any good to anyone; http://www.filefront.com/15875575/Pe..._1024_SH5.dds/

emtguf · 03-19-10, 05:33 PM

This is the one I have been working on.
It is very accurate with changes to the cameras.cam file at the 1.5x zoom level. If it doesnt need to be accurate at 6 then I guess it is done.

Sailor Steve · 03-19-10, 05:36 PM

It looks good, and I like your 'multiplication' idea. It seems to work as it would have in real life.

Arclight · 03-19-10, 06:51 PM

Aye, very nice.

What formula are you using for the calculations? Is it the same the Kaleuns used for real?

Hitman · 03-20-10, 03:21 AM

Invert the zoom order in cameras.dat and you'll get rid of the reticle. I.e. make the 6x the default zoom,and 1.5x the one you get when swtiching zoom. It worked for Sh3 and SH4 so I guess it should for Sh5.

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ps. Hitman check PM please

Replied yesterday already

I'm sorry I can't help further, but I don't have SH5

03-20-10, 03:32 AM

Hitman thanks for the answer Hitman - as said I understand your reasoning...

Can anyone tell me what [Gxx...] should be changed to change the graphics of the periscope mask?

Hitman gave permission to use his SH-3 graphics and they are, if you may excuse me, very difficult to pass on as they are the most realistic I have ever seen.

Not dissin your graphics Empguf they are great too, but Hitmans are just really really good.

Arclight · 03-20-10, 07:02 AM

You'll have to draw the markings on "Periscope_Mask_1024_SH5" in ..\Ubisoft\data\Menu\Skins\German\Gui\Layout

Guess you could scale Hitman's graphics to fit the the new mask, and then draw the marks on a new layer (kinda like papertracing, it's how I did the stock markings on mine). Once you have the marks drawn, remove the layer with Hitman's graphics, put the layer with the marks underneath the new mask, and merge those 2 layers.

I can give it a shot if you'd like, but shouldn't be too difficult.

03-19-10, 04:49 PM	#1
Arclight Navy Seal Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Land of windmills, tulips, wooden shoes and cheese. Lots of cheese. Posts: 8,467 Downloads: 53 Uploads: 10	I already have a mod going as well that makes the changes to the zoom and elevation parameters (cameras.dat). Also have an altered periscope mask ready with the graticules drawn on it. At the standard 1.5x zoom, the hardcoded ones aren't visible to begin with, problem is the markings are a direct copy. Actually, don't know if it's bad, haven't tested yet. Maybe the original markings make sense once the base zoom is changed to 1.5x. Here's the .dds, dont know if will be any good to anyone; http://www.filefront.com/15875575/Pe..._1024_SH5.dds/ __________________ Contritium praecedit superbia.

03-19-10, 05:36 PM	#3
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	It looks good, and I like your 'multiplication' idea. It seems to work as it would have in real life. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

03-19-10, 06:51 PM	#4
Arclight Navy Seal Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Land of windmills, tulips, wooden shoes and cheese. Lots of cheese. Posts: 8,467 Downloads: 53 Uploads: 10	Aye, very nice. What formula are you using for the calculations? Is it the same the Kaleuns used for real? __________________ Contritium praecedit superbia.

03-20-10, 07:02 AM	#7
Arclight Navy Seal Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Land of windmills, tulips, wooden shoes and cheese. Lots of cheese. Posts: 8,467 Downloads: 53 Uploads: 10	You'll have to draw the markings on "Periscope_Mask_1024_SH5" in ..\Ubisoft\data\Menu\Skins\German\Gui\Layout Guess you could scale Hitman's graphics to fit the the new mask, and then draw the marks on a new layer (kinda like papertracing, it's how I did the stock markings on mine). Once you have the marks drawn, remove the layer with Hitman's graphics, put the layer with the marks underneath the new mask, and merge those 2 layers. I can give it a shot if you'd like, but shouldn't be too difficult. __________________ Contritium praecedit superbia.

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03-19-10, 05:33 PM	#2
emtguf Machinist's Mate Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 128 Downloads: 44 Uploads: 3	This is the one I have been working on. It is very accurate with changes to the cameras.cam file at the 1.5x zoom level. If it doesnt need to be accurate at 6 then I guess it is done.

03-20-10, 03:32 AM	#6
Mav87th Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Hitman thanks for the answer Hitman - as said I understand your reasoning... Can anyone tell me what [Gxx...] should be changed to change the graphics of the periscope mask? Hitman gave permission to use his SH-3 graphics and they are, if you may excuse me, very difficult to pass on as they are the most realistic I have ever seen. Not dissin your graphics Empguf they are great too, but Hitmans are just really really good.