SH3 Commander Not Doing What I Say? - Page 2

Sailor Steve · 12-20-10, 06:47 PM

Something else you might try is to download the latest Ship Names version. I know for a fact it has the crew and cargo information for every merchant class, plus several thousand more names than the one that comes with the mod.
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/down...o=file&id=2746

JScones · 12-21-10, 01:21 AM

Jack, make sure that neither SH3 or SH3Cmdr are installed in your Program Files folder. If either or both are, well, then there is your problem.

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Originally Posted by Mittelwaechter

It doesn't change the ingame logs but the SH3 Commander patrol logs. Cklick for available actions... Review patrol logs...

Wrong. SH3Cmdr modifies the actual game files, meaning the modifications will show up in both SH3Cmdr Personnel Files AND the ingame patrol log...

Jack Cutter · 12-21-10, 07:22 AM

Oh, crap, they are both installed in my programs folder...what should I do?

I'm afraid to delete either entry...should I uninstall/reinstall? If that's what I have to do, where should I install commander after I reinstall SH3 and GWX?

Gerald · 12-21-10, 07:40 AM

After re-install, you should install SH3 Commander outside SH3/Ubisoft/Silent Hunter,and not in the same folder

Jimbuna · 12-23-10, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Jack Cutter

Oh, crap, they are both installed in my programs folder...what should I do?

I'm afraid to delete either entry...should I uninstall/reinstall? If that's what I have to do, where should I install commander after I reinstall SH3 and GWX?

Uninstall both, not forgetting to delete the SH3 folder in C\MyDocs

Perform a registry clean using something like the free trial option of the programme linked below:

http://www.regvac.com/fregvac.htm

If you click on my sig it will take you to the GWX website where comprehensive installation instructions are available.

I'm not sure what OS your using but if it is XP the SH3 installer will create a Ubisoft folder in C\ProgramFiles....create another folder in C\ProgramFiles and rename it to SH3Commander (I'm not sure if Commander does this for you it has been quite a while since I've needed to reinstall it).

If your OS is W7 create a folder in your C drive and name it Games, within that folder create two more and name one Ubisoft (that is where you should install SH3 to) and the other SH3 Commander (no prizes for guessing what programme you should install into that one).

Don't forget to add the GWX CFG file to Commander.

Good Luck

Jack Cutter · 12-23-10, 06:44 AM

So, I tried the above mentioned. I uninstalled everything (SH3 GWX and SH Commander) wiped out everything to do with all the folders, and reinstalled. I installed commander to a seperate folder, and it screwed up my system majorly...I know it was a mistake on my part, combined with the fact that windows Vista is a horrible little OS.

At any rate, a system restore fixed the actual windows issues, and then I just said, screw it and installed SH3 and GWX 3.0 and SH3 Commander+ the GWX CFG for Commander to the regular menus where they wanted to install to begin with (C:/Programs Folder) figuring, at least commander lets me do everything else I want. I just settled with the idea of getting only the ship names and tonnages. I really didn't need to know cargo and crew information. Having lost my previous 5 patrol career which wasn't going so well to begin with, I decided to start another career and chose a name, the 7th/13th Flotilla and a VIIB boat.

I let SH choose my U-boat number, not having one off the top of my head. I got U-101 and decided to keep the number. I set out on my first patrol and immediately returned to base (Edited logbook to read as a shake down cruise so SH Commander could make necessary adjustments)

I did not adjust anything on my U-boat before this patrol. I have read that there are some known bugs that would cause, including not being rewarded for sinking shipping. I have never had that problem, and before reading that I would always set my U-boat up the way I wanted it and the go on patrol. I do not know why I chose to do it differently this time around...

Anyways, I go out on my second patrol and I only manage to sink 3 merchants all single contacts throughout the entire mission. I stayed at sea for 14 days (not long at all, but 7 days of severely rough weather annihilated my fuel reserves) and finally I return to port. Exit SH3 and return to commander's main window. I update my personnel profile like normal, expecting to see ship names and tonnages, but lo and behold!!!

I have ship names, tonnages, Cargo and Crew Information!

Needless to say I am very confused now...I have done nothing different except not modify my U-boat before a patrol (which I have done in the past with commander to make sure that wasn't the issue and it never solved the problem then) and I stayed at sea a little bit longer before returning to port. I also didn't set a number for my U-boat or change it after saving from first patrol and editing in Commander later. All other times I have used Commander I would edit my U-boat number before starting a new career. I am now very curious is this was the problem the whole time?!

I have no idea how this problem found its own solution. The system restore would having nothing to do with it, as neither would the removal of all SH3 and SH3 Commander folders because I have done that multiple times in the past as well.

Did the planets properly align?!

EDIT: In case any of you are scratching your heads as to why I ended my patrol due to fuel constraints, considering that fuel is really no issue: That's my way of dancing around having to say that the fiancee had dinner ready and I really needed to end the patrol for the sake of avoiding domestic violence charges that would surely have been pinned on her when the neighbors heard my blood curdling screams of horror as she beat me with my laptop...

Jimbuna · 12-23-10, 01:11 PM

Pleased your sorted...SINK EM ALL!!

Gargamel · 12-24-10, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Jack Cutter

EDIT: In case any of you are scratching your heads as to why I ended my patrol due to fuel constraints, considering that fuel is really no issue: That's my way of dancing around having to say that the fiancee had dinner ready and I really needed to end the patrol for the sake of avoiding domestic violence charges that would surely have been pinned on her when the neighbors heard my blood curdling screams of horror as she beat me with my laptop...

I doubt it would be from the pain of the beating..... I would be screaming because as the speakers came by my head, I would keep hearing multiple "ship spotted!" , Finishing with a "Oh mY god Kaleun! It's an un-escorted convoy of all super tankers rigged to scuttle!!!" That would be my cries of despair the neighbor's heard.

Glad it's working for ya.

01-20-11, 11:41 PM

Sorry to ressurect this old thread but Im having the same problem Jack Cutter was. just for clarification.

Yes, I use SH3 cmdr the right way with rollbacks, etc, etc.
Yes, I update the personal file after
Yes, I have SailorSteves ship names list.
Yes Cmdr is v3.2

So Im curious as to what to do because I really want to see what crew was lost and what not??

12-20-10, 06:47 PM	#16
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Something else you might try is to download the latest Ship Names version. I know for a fact it has the crew and cargo information for every merchant class, plus several thousand more names than the one that comes with the mod. http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/down...o=file&id=2746 __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

12-21-10, 07:22 AM	#18
Jack Cutter Bosun Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 67 Downloads: 30 Uploads: 0	Oh, crap, they are both installed in my programs folder...what should I do? I'm afraid to delete either entry...should I uninstall/reinstall? If that's what I have to do, where should I install commander after I reinstall SH3 and GWX? __________________ Commander of U-65

12-21-10, 07:40 AM	#19
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	After re-install, you should install SH3 Commander outside SH3/Ubisoft/Silent Hunter,and not in the same folder __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

12-23-10, 06:44 AM	#21
Jack Cutter Bosun Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 67 Downloads: 30 Uploads: 0	So, I tried the above mentioned. I uninstalled everything (SH3 GWX and SH Commander) wiped out everything to do with all the folders, and reinstalled. I installed commander to a seperate folder, and it screwed up my system majorly...I know it was a mistake on my part, combined with the fact that windows Vista is a horrible little OS. At any rate, a system restore fixed the actual windows issues, and then I just said, screw it and installed SH3 and GWX 3.0 and SH3 Commander+ the GWX CFG for Commander to the regular menus where they wanted to install to begin with (C:/Programs Folder) figuring, at least commander lets me do everything else I want. I just settled with the idea of getting only the ship names and tonnages. I really didn't need to know cargo and crew information. Having lost my previous 5 patrol career which wasn't going so well to begin with, I decided to start another career and chose a name, the 7th/13th Flotilla and a VIIB boat. I let SH choose my U-boat number, not having one off the top of my head. I got U-101 and decided to keep the number. I set out on my first patrol and immediately returned to base (Edited logbook to read as a shake down cruise so SH Commander could make necessary adjustments) I did not adjust anything on my U-boat before this patrol. I have read that there are some known bugs that would cause, including not being rewarded for sinking shipping. I have never had that problem, and before reading that I would always set my U-boat up the way I wanted it and the go on patrol. I do not know why I chose to do it differently this time around... Anyways, I go out on my second patrol and I only manage to sink 3 merchants all single contacts throughout the entire mission. I stayed at sea for 14 days (not long at all, but 7 days of severely rough weather annihilated my fuel reserves) and finally I return to port. Exit SH3 and return to commander's main window. I update my personnel profile like normal, expecting to see ship names and tonnages, but lo and behold!!! I have ship names, tonnages, Cargo and Crew Information! Needless to say I am very confused now...I have done nothing different except not modify my U-boat before a patrol (which I have done in the past with commander to make sure that wasn't the issue and it never solved the problem then) and I stayed at sea a little bit longer before returning to port. I also didn't set a number for my U-boat or change it after saving from first patrol and editing in Commander later. All other times I have used Commander I would edit my U-boat number before starting a new career. I am now very curious is this was the problem the whole time?! I have no idea how this problem found its own solution. The system restore would having nothing to do with it, as neither would the removal of all SH3 and SH3 Commander folders because I have done that multiple times in the past as well. Did the planets properly align?! EDIT: In case any of you are scratching your heads as to why I ended my patrol due to fuel constraints, considering that fuel is really no issue: That's my way of dancing around having to say that the fiancee had dinner ready and I really needed to end the patrol for the sake of avoiding domestic violence charges that would surely have been pinned on her when the neighbors heard my blood curdling screams of horror as she beat me with my laptop... __________________ Commander of U-65 Last edited by Jack Cutter; 12-23-10 at 07:00 AM.

12-23-10, 01:11 PM	#22
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,685 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Pleased your sorted...SINK EM ALL!! __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

01-20-11, 11:41 PM	#24
reignofdeath Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Sorry to ressurect this old thread but Im having the same problem Jack Cutter was. just for clarification. Yes, I use SH3 cmdr the right way with rollbacks, etc, etc. Yes, I update the personal file after Yes, I have SailorSteves ship names list. Yes Cmdr is v3.2 So Im curious as to what to do because I really want to see what crew was lost and what not??