Using ship ID in TM

Munchausen · 02-11-08, 04:24 PM

Either a button or hot key must be linked to command 343 in the "commands.cfg" file. Once that's accomplished, you must (in game) lock a target and then call the command via the linked button or hot key.

The ID is displayed in a window at the top of the TDC ... and insertion of the target's mast height is automatic. If no target is locked, you won't get the ID.

tomoose · 02-12-08, 07:56 AM

I thought I'd linked 343 but I'll recheck thanks for the help.

Munchausen · 02-12-08, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Munchausen

If no target is locked, you won't get the ID.

:hmm: Correction: you do not need to actually lock the target. But the target must be close enough for a lock-on. (Often you can see a target before it's within lock-on range ... in that situation, you won't get an ID.)

You do need to have your scope/TBT pointing at the target, though ... same as when entering data to the TDC. A lock-on simply centers your crosshairs and helps to insure you've sighted the proper target.

02-12-08, 07:56 AM	#2
tomoose Grey Wolf Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 930 Downloads: 23 Uploads: 0	Thanks I thought I'd linked 343 but I'll recheck thanks for the help.

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02-11-08, 04:24 PM	#1
Munchausen Commodore Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 608 Downloads: 25 Uploads: 1	Either a button or hot key must be linked to command 343 in the "commands.cfg" file. Once that's accomplished, you must (in game) lock a target and then call the command via the linked button or hot key. The ID is displayed in a window at the top of the TDC ... and insertion of the target's mast height is automatic. If no target is locked, you won't get the ID.