[REL] Custom Interior Cams Mod

Payoff · 04-14-07, 06:14 AM

Thanks Meridian. You're right I was a little vague. Hopefully it makes more sense now.

04-14-07, 06:57 AM

mmMMMM.....could one of you post the complete instructions on how to add this mod, or better still, make a JSGME version ?

Its just that we're a little confused here

Payoff · 04-14-07, 08:29 AM

I didnt make a JSGME version for fear it would cause problems for anyone who has modified their Commands.Cfg file. Which I believe would be a high percentage of folks here. In a nutshell.

1. Open your SHIV/Data/Cfg/Commands.cfg file in Notepad or Word,(backup first) now scroll to each [Cmd #] entry in your file and copy/paste every item I have highlighted in blue in my original post. Copy these individually as they are not in sequence as apparent by the numbers. Thats it. Now whenever you start a new mission or patrol in SHIV you will have 4 new views available that you can placemark anywhere you choose.

2.When the mission starts DO NOT RIGHT CLICK THE MOUSE. I cant stress this enough, as this will lock your new views right where you stand.

3. From the Normal starting position in the sim hit Shift + F2. Now move the camera where you want to place it, then hit control + 1. CAM 1 will now be anchored to that spot. Hit F2 to go back to the starting position then repeat this process for the other 3 Cams.
control + 1 = CAM 1
control + 2 = CAM 2
control + 3 = CAM 3
control + 4 = CAM 4 (this is preset in Gato style interiors to the nav station)

4. Once your views are set just right click the mouse to jump from view to view. This is the exact sequence so you can plan accordingly
START ---> CAM 1
CAM 1 ---> CAM 2
CAM 2 ---> Conning Tower
Conning Tower ---> CAM 3
CAM 3 ---> START
now left click on the helmsman for his view then
HELM ---> CAM 4
CAM 4 --> START

Thats the loop.
Note: Nav map will go back to CAM 4
Observation scope will go back to CAM 3
Conning Tower Periscope 3D will go back to CAM 3
Any Free Cam will go back to START
All clickable items, hatches, views are still present.

5. To change the sequence to your liking simply edit the GoBack= line for any of the views.

I hope that helps. It really is a lot of fun.

Skweetis · 04-14-07, 09:36 AM

Hi Payoff,

Check your private messages.

clayp · 04-14-07, 10:46 AM

I'm sory I'm just to dam dumb and stupid to figure this out have to do without it..

Skweetis · 04-14-07, 10:57 AM

Don't fret Clayp, I'm helping Payoff with a little installer for it. It will make it much easier to install (it won't overwrite the file, just add the appropriate records to your commands file).

Cheers.

Skweetis · 04-14-07, 01:48 PM

Hey Payoff,

I made a command file merger utility. You can get it here: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...120#post497120

I'll try and get that cameras.dat file for you today as well.

Cheers!

04-14-07, 06:14 AM	#1
Payoff Captain Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Nash Town, USA Posts: 525 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Thanks Meridian. You're right I was a little vague. Hopefully it makes more sense now. __________________ "Hit Shokaku class carrier with three out of six torpedos. Recieved 105 depth charges during three hour period. Heard four terrific explosions in the direction of target, two and one half hours after attack. Believe that baby sank!" Lieutenant Commander Herman Kossler USS Cavalla

04-14-07, 08:29 AM	#3
Payoff Captain Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Nash Town, USA Posts: 525 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	I didnt make a JSGME version for fear it would cause problems for anyone who has modified their Commands.Cfg file. Which I believe would be a high percentage of folks here. In a nutshell. 1. Open your SHIV/Data/Cfg/Commands.cfg file in Notepad or Word,(backup first) now scroll to each [Cmd #] entry in your file and copy/paste every item I have highlighted in blue in my original post. Copy these individually as they are not in sequence as apparent by the numbers. Thats it. Now whenever you start a new mission or patrol in SHIV you will have 4 new views available that you can placemark anywhere you choose. 2.When the mission starts DO NOT RIGHT CLICK THE MOUSE. I cant stress this enough, as this will lock your new views right where you stand. 3. From the Normal starting position in the sim hit Shift + F2. Now move the camera where you want to place it, then hit control + 1. CAM 1 will now be anchored to that spot. Hit F2 to go back to the starting position then repeat this process for the other 3 Cams. control + 1 = CAM 1 control + 2 = CAM 2 control + 3 = CAM 3 control + 4 = CAM 4 (this is preset in Gato style interiors to the nav station) 4. Once your views are set just right click the mouse to jump from view to view. This is the exact sequence so you can plan accordingly START ---> CAM 1 CAM 1 ---> CAM 2 CAM 2 ---> Conning Tower Conning Tower ---> CAM 3 CAM 3 ---> START now left click on the helmsman for his view then HELM ---> CAM 4 CAM 4 --> START Thats the loop. Note: Nav map will go back to CAM 4 Observation scope will go back to CAM 3 Conning Tower Periscope 3D will go back to CAM 3 Any Free Cam will go back to START All clickable items, hatches, views are still present. 5. To change the sequence to your liking simply edit the GoBack= line for any of the views. I hope that helps. It really is a lot of fun. __________________ "Hit Shokaku class carrier with three out of six torpedos. Recieved 105 depth charges during three hour period. Heard four terrific explosions in the direction of target, two and one half hours after attack. Believe that baby sank!" Lieutenant Commander Herman Kossler USS Cavalla Last edited by Payoff; 04-16-07 at 03:32 PM.

04-14-07, 09:36 AM	#4
Skweetis Watch Officer Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Cambridge, Canada Posts: 335 Downloads: 39 Uploads: 0	Hi Payoff, Check your private messages. __________________ "Is the glass half-empty? Or half-full? Either way, when you're thirsty, there's water to be had in that glass." - Neal Stevens

04-14-07, 10:46 AM	#5
clayp The Old Man Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,554 Downloads: 340 Uploads: 0	I'm sory I'm just to dam dumb and stupid to figure this out have to do without it.. __________________ clayp

04-14-07, 10:57 AM	#6
Skweetis Watch Officer Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Cambridge, Canada Posts: 335 Downloads: 39 Uploads: 0	Don't fret Clayp, I'm helping Payoff with a little installer for it. It will make it much easier to install (it won't overwrite the file, just add the appropriate records to your commands file). Cheers. __________________ "Is the glass half-empty? Or half-full? Either way, when you're thirsty, there's water to be had in that glass." - Neal Stevens

04-14-07, 06:57 AM	#2
Uber Gruber Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	mmMMMM.....could one of you post the complete instructions on how to add this mod, or better still, make a JSGME version ? Its just that we're a little confused here

04-14-07, 01:48 PM	#7
Skweetis Watch Officer Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Cambridge, Canada Posts: 335 Downloads: 39 Uploads: 0	Hey Payoff, I made a command file merger utility. You can get it here: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...120#post497120 I'll try and get that cameras.dat file for you today as well. Cheers! __________________ "Is the glass half-empty? Or half-full? Either way, when you're thirsty, there's water to be had in that glass." - Neal Stevens

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