[REL]Kim Ronhof's SH4 Report generator ver. 5102

TG626 · 02-07-14, 11:50 PM

I'll try it when I get a chance, but I will say that I have only read the CLG files, not saved them. I did so with notepad+

As far as corrupt files go, as I said they load in game fine.

One thing that did change was that I activated a mod that adds a nomograph to the nav map, so menu_1024_768.INI was changed, but I would not expect the report generator to even look at that file.

aanker · 02-08-14, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by TG626

I'll try it when I get a chance, but I will say that I have only read the CLG files, not saved them. I did so with notepad+

As far as corrupt files go, as I said they load in game fine.

One thing that did change was that I activated a mod that adds a nomograph to the nav map, so menu_1024_768.INI was changed, but I would not expect the report generator to even look at that file.

No, you're right, menu_1024_768.ini wouldn't do it.

I also prefer to use a text editor called NoteTab Pro which is a plain text editor (I set the font to Courier New 10 pt).

If Notepad+ is a "rich text" editor, that may be the culprit. Ideally Notepad should be used, or a similar plain text editor so there are no hidden characters typically used in rich text editors.

An astronomy program I use specified that any plain text font used to edit its files needed to be Courier New, Regular, 10pt - and I've always used that for text editing anything, however I'm unsure if that is important...

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from Wikipedia:
Notepad+ is a freeware text editor for Windows operating systems and is intended as a replacement for the Notepad editor installed by default on Windows. It has more formatting features but, like Notepad, works only with plain text. It can open text files of any size, and a single instance of the program can have multiple files open simultaneously. It supports dragging and dropping text within a file and between files, and supports multiple fonts and colours.

Man, I'm stumped.

On the website with patrol reports, I recall one member for sure sunk numerous aircraft and they were correctly listed in his reports. The aircraft were 'parked' for the night/day at a Jap base, and were on floats. The generator correctly listed & credited him for sinking them.

I really wish I could help you, however I can't think of anything that would cause this behavior in the generated report.

If you ever find out, please post the solution here to help someone else if they encounter this.

TG626 · 02-08-14, 06:24 PM

http://pacificthundercampaign62842.y...ort-USS-Gunnel
http://pacificthundercampaign62842.y...-Patrol-Report

Best of all
http://pacificthundercampaign62842.y...-Patrol-Report

He shot down multiple fighte and bombe !

So, I'm thinking this is an issue that has simply gone unnoticed....

aanker · 02-09-14, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by TG626

http://pacificthundercampaign62842.y...ort-USS-Gunnel
http://pacificthundercampaign62842.y...-Patrol-Report

Best of all
http://pacificthundercampaign62842.y...-Patrol-Report

He shot down multiple fighte and bombe ! :stare:

So, I'm thinking this is an issue that has simply gone unnoticed....

BINGO - Nice find, though I doubt there is any interest in changing it, best option is to hit Search and Replace >>> fighte >>> fighter... etc.

When he first made the tool I was mostly happy to just have the Lat and Long computerized to lessen the tedium of writing that down from screenshots of the logbook before we knew what files to look at and when.

TG626 · 02-10-14, 12:54 AM

I think I've nailed it down.

What you called a "port save" has far fewer files the saves you make at sea. Among the files NOT in a port save is "savedata.CLG"

The lines for aircraft destroyed and ships sunk is taken word for word from "savedata.clg" and the last letter is being stripped from them.

I take it that you didn't code this little utility, and I assume the source code is unavailable?

aanker · 02-10-14, 12:27 PM

No, however I helped test the alpha & beta versions on my install, others on their installs. There were a variety of different modded installs used & tested.

I almost never shot down planes, well there is the SHCE trick shot with the deck gun but that gets old, same in SH4.

Attempting to be historically accurate, I always dived for aircraft.

Everyone was begged to report errors, nobody reported any, and I didn't experience any.

I can contact Kim & see if he is interested in 'fixing it'. I don't want to impose however I'll ask.... point him to this thread anyway.

Typically I made a save just prior to ending my patrol and used that extra save for the report data.

A simple Search & Replace can add the missing last letter if Kim isn't interested in revisiting the past.

Think of all the info the report generator does conveniently gather and spit out, Date, Lat & Long, ship class sunk, torpedo data, weather data, orders, 'warnings', a pop up box for listing special missions. None of this was easily accessed before, especially those who didn't enjoy digging through files.

Happy Hunting!

aanker · 02-11-14, 12:59 PM

Update, Okay, when Kim has some time, not right now, he said he would try to fire up his old computer - providing the battery isn't dead, and maybe take a look to see what is going on.

In the meantime, Search and Replace will add that last letter : )

I felt bad asking him, he is such a nice person!

02-07-14, 11:50 PM	#1
TG626 Lieutenant Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: USS Seal - Somewhere in the Pacific Posts: 268 Downloads: 141 Uploads: 3	I'll try it when I get a chance, but I will say that I have only read the CLG files, not saved them. I did so with notepad+ As far as corrupt files go, as I said they load in game fine. One thing that did change was that I activated a mod that adds a nomograph to the nav map, so menu_1024_768.INI was changed, but I would not expect the report generator to even look at that file. __________________ T. E. Thompson, LTCDR Commanding Officer, U.S.S. Seal (formerly S-40 (SS-145))

02-08-14, 06:24 PM	#3
TG626 Lieutenant Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: USS Seal - Somewhere in the Pacific Posts: 268 Downloads: 141 Uploads: 3	http://pacificthundercampaign62842.y...ort-USS-Gunnel http://pacificthundercampaign62842.y...-Patrol-Report Best of all http://pacificthundercampaign62842.y...-Patrol-Report He shot down multiple fighte and bombe ! So, I'm thinking this is an issue that has simply gone unnoticed.... __________________ T. E. Thompson, LTCDR Commanding Officer, U.S.S. Seal (formerly S-40 (SS-145))

02-10-14, 12:54 AM	#5
TG626 Lieutenant Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: USS Seal - Somewhere in the Pacific Posts: 268 Downloads: 141 Uploads: 3	I think I've nailed it down. What you called a "port save" has far fewer files the saves you make at sea. Among the files NOT in a port save is "savedata.CLG" The lines for aircraft destroyed and ships sunk is taken word for word from "savedata.clg" and the last letter is being stripped from them. I take it that you didn't code this little utility, and I assume the source code is unavailable? __________________ T. E. Thompson, LTCDR Commanding Officer, U.S.S. Seal (formerly S-40 (SS-145))

02-10-14, 12:27 PM	#6
aanker Pacific Thunder Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yellow Sea Posts: 1,896 Downloads: 236 Uploads: 14	No, however I helped test the alpha & beta versions on my install, others on their installs. There were a variety of different modded installs used & tested. I almost never shot down planes, well there is the SHCE trick shot with the deck gun but that gets old, same in SH4. Attempting to be historically accurate, I always dived for aircraft. Everyone was begged to report errors, nobody reported any, and I didn't experience any. I can contact Kim & see if he is interested in 'fixing it'. I don't want to impose however I'll ask.... point him to this thread anyway. Typically I made a save just prior to ending my patrol and used that extra save for the report data. A simple Search & Replace can add the missing last letter if Kim isn't interested in revisiting the past. Think of all the info the report generator does conveniently gather and spit out, Date, Lat & Long, ship class sunk, torpedo data, weather data, orders, 'warnings', a pop up box for listing special missions. None of this was easily accessed before, especially those who didn't enjoy digging through files. Happy Hunting! __________________ " Bless those who serve beneath the deep, Through lonely hours their vigil keep. May peace their mission ever be, Protect each one we ask of thee. Bless those at home who wait and pray, For their return by night and day."

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02-11-14, 12:59 PM	#7
aanker Pacific Thunder Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yellow Sea Posts: 1,896 Downloads: 236 Uploads: 14	Update, Okay, when Kim has some time, not right now, he said he would try to fire up his old computer - providing the battery isn't dead, and maybe take a look to see what is going on. In the meantime, Search and Replace will add that last letter : ) I felt bad asking him, he is such a nice person!