Sh3Gen updates and discussion - Page 4

Jimbuna · 02-21-07, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by GlobalExplorer

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Originally Posted by danlisa

Nice work.

However your screenie links are not working. I think you have http:// x2 in all of them.

Yes thanks, I should have fixed it by now.

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Originally Posted by Kumando

So to use this tracking room you have to alt tab the game right?

Yes. Go to www.global-explorer.de to understand how my program works.

TBH...if this is finished (as in completed) I'm really looking forward to trying it out now

Danke

GlobalExplorer · 02-21-07, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

TBH...if this is finished (as in completed) I'm really looking forward to trying it out now

Danke

I consider it practically finished - still, and TBH myself, I would appreciate if more people would actually help me with testing it!

Kumando · 02-21-07, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by GlobalExplorer

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Originally Posted by danlisa

Nice work.

However your screenie links are not working. I think you have http:// x2 in all of them.

Yes thanks, I should have fixed it by now.

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Originally Posted by Kumando

So to use this tracking room you have to alt tab the game right?

Yes. Go to www.global-explorer.de to understand how my program works.

Too bad

i dont like alt tabing because sometimes messes the game so i will stick with the old SH3 gen version.

Jimbuna · 02-21-07, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by GlobalExplorer

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

TBH...if this is finished (as in completed) I'm really looking forward to trying it out now

Danke

I consider it practically finished - still, and TBH myself, I would appreciate if more people would actually help me with testing it!

I would have liked to oblige but a little something called 'beta testing the GWX update' had to take priority mate

But I'll def be on it this weekend

GlobalExplorer · 02-21-07, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

I would have liked to oblige but a little something called 'beta testing the GWX update' had to take priority mate

But I'll def be on it this weekend

Ok jimbuna, you are excused

GWX rocks!

mr chris · 02-21-07, 01:33 PM

Heading out on patrol again now GE. Have not found any problems with it so far you can be very proud matey

Samwolf · 02-21-07, 02:08 PM

Still using the second version and all seems to be working well. No problems encountered creating or opening any of the maps

GlobalExplorer · 02-22-07, 11:34 AM

File uploaded yesterday was outdated ++ stop ++ Have updated correct version Sh3Gen 0.8.2 today ++ stop ++ GE

GlobalExplorer · 02-23-07, 11:11 AM

UPDATE 2007-02-23: Sh3Gen v0.8.2 Released

As of today, Sh3Gen Tracking Room is available from www.global-explorer.de. There you will also find the complete documentation for the new Tracking Room Functionality.

Thanks to everyone who helped me with this update during the last week!

I will take the next steps as soon as I will have rested a bit. So far I'd appreciate everyones help in spreading the news in subsim forums around the globe!

There might be more coming in the future - you never know!

GE

Kumando · 02-23-07, 03:48 PM

This new version is really cool Global Explorer already tried it, but the real problem is alttabing

whenever i do it for abou two or three times and i return to the game, it becomes slow and sloppy. I think its because the antialiasing or something and also meses the navigation and attack map when viewd from the command room camera, so i dont really know how to solve this.

GlobalExplorer · 02-23-07, 04:04 PM

I know Alt-Tabbing is not perfect, but it works. I normally use Sh3Gen at the beginning of a patrol to get briefed on the situation. Taking down some notes and preparing a plan in your head is recommended.

Some other suggestions from the top of my head:

-You can also exit the game but reloading takes much time ..

-You could use a second computer for the map only.

-It is also possible to use Sh3Gen when you're not playing on any older savegame you created before - no matter how old it is.

-Irish1958 suggested printing out areas of interest, the viewer has excellent printing / pdf function.

You might want to use it in between breaks if you play your patrols on several days.

GlobalExplorer · 02-24-07, 08:10 AM

Contrary to what I said to irish about adding a scale, I just realized that it is not really needed, as there are measuring tools in the viewer that are jolly good.

All you have to understand is that 1 unit in the viewer = 1 degree = 60 NMiles = ~ 111 kilometers. Got it?

Adding a scale / meridians / geographical place names are things which I might do in the future, but then only for the eye candy ..

GE

Tuddley3 · 02-24-07, 09:06 AM

This is truly amazing what you have done with this already perfect program you have for us, but now I cant wait to try this new concept out. How you guys think of this stuff, is beyond me, but am glad you spend your own time to perfect an already almost perfect game. You shall expect a new signature graphic just for this occasion, you are a true friend to all of us, keep up your great work

GlobalExplorer · 02-25-07, 08:26 AM

Thanks Tuddley! Consider yourself a "gold" customer from now on

No more queing or carrying bags for you, sir.

Anyone has used the mod somewhat? Can it be used to have more interesting patrols??

I ask because for me the excitement was the data processing, and the techniques involved, not actually using it so much. Most of that stuff is a by-product of learning new things for my work. You could say I got carried away a bit. Moreover, offering free tools for computer games is an excellent way to get your stuff tested in RL, worldwide, for free, so I think it's a win win situation.

It will be very interesting to see if combining that GIS stuff with computer simulations has a future or not. I find it exciting, but I could imagine it's too much for many people. As it's used extensively by the military, it should have it's place with any type of military simulation. But then, many people want games, not simulations. We will see ..

GE

Jimbuna · 02-25-07, 09:47 AM

I've had it installed for a couple of patrols now and I gotta give it a big

I am very impressed and quite happy to state it has enhanced my enjoyment (if that were possible) of playing GWX

02-21-07, 01:33 PM	#51
mr chris Silent Hunter Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Herefordshire, England Posts: 3,562 Downloads: 216 Uploads: 0	Heading out on patrol again now GE. Have not found any problems with it so far you can be very proud matey __________________

02-21-07, 02:08 PM	#52
Samwolf Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: South Carolina, CSA Posts: 684 Downloads: 37 Uploads: 0	Still using the second version and all seems to be working well. No problems encountered creating or opening any of the maps __________________ GWX 3, JSGME 2.3, Sh3 Commander 3.2 SH3 Gen 8.1, Water Stream for U-boats, LRT LITE 2.0, Lifeboats for SH3

02-22-07, 11:34 AM	#53
GlobalExplorer Admiral Join Date: May 2005 Location: Berlin Posts: 2,015 Downloads: 165 Uploads: 0	File uploaded yesterday was outdated ++ stop ++ Have updated correct version Sh3Gen 0.8.2 today ++ stop ++ GE __________________

02-23-07, 11:11 AM	#54
GlobalExplorer Admiral Join Date: May 2005 Location: Berlin Posts: 2,015 Downloads: 165 Uploads: 0	UPDATE 2007-02-23: Sh3Gen v0.8.2 Released As of today, Sh3Gen Tracking Room is available from www.global-explorer.de. There you will also find the complete documentation for the new Tracking Room Functionality. Thanks to everyone who helped me with this update during the last week! I will take the next steps as soon as I will have rested a bit. So far I'd appreciate everyones help in spreading the news in subsim forums around the globe! There might be more coming in the future - you never know! GE __________________

02-23-07, 04:04 PM	#56
GlobalExplorer Admiral Join Date: May 2005 Location: Berlin Posts: 2,015 Downloads: 165 Uploads: 0	I know Alt-Tabbing is not perfect, but it works. I normally use Sh3Gen at the beginning of a patrol to get briefed on the situation. Taking down some notes and preparing a plan in your head is recommended. Some other suggestions from the top of my head: -You can also exit the game but reloading takes much time .. -You could use a second computer for the map only. -It is also possible to use Sh3Gen when you're not playing on any older savegame you created before - no matter how old it is. -Irish1958 suggested printing out areas of interest, the viewer has excellent printing / pdf function. You might want to use it in between breaks if you play your patrols on several days. __________________

02-23-07, 03:48 PM	#55
Kumando Commodore Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Portugal Posts: 639 Downloads: 283 Uploads: 0	This new version is really cool Global Explorer already tried it, but the real problem is alttabing whenever i do it for abou two or three times and i return to the game, it becomes slow and sloppy. I think its because the antialiasing or something and also meses the navigation and attack map when viewd from the command room camera, so i dont really know how to solve this.

02-24-07, 08:10 AM	#57
GlobalExplorer Admiral Join Date: May 2005 Location: Berlin Posts: 2,015 Downloads: 165 Uploads: 0	Contrary to what I said to irish about adding a scale, I just realized that it is not really needed, as there are measuring tools in the viewer that are jolly good. All you have to understand is that 1 unit in the viewer = 1 degree = 60 NMiles = ~ 111 kilometers. Got it? Adding a scale / meridians / geographical place names are things which I might do in the future, but then only for the eye candy .. GE __________________

02-24-07, 09:06 AM	#58
Tuddley3 Grey Wolf Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Augusta, Maine USA Posts: 905 Downloads: 170 Uploads: 0	This is truly amazing what you have done with this already perfect program you have for us, but now I cant wait to try this new concept out. How you guys think of this stuff, is beyond me, but am glad you spend your own time to perfect an already almost perfect game. You shall expect a new signature graphic just for this occasion, you are a true friend to all of us, keep up your great work

02-25-07, 08:26 AM	#59
GlobalExplorer Admiral Join Date: May 2005 Location: Berlin Posts: 2,015 Downloads: 165 Uploads: 0	Thanks Tuddley! Consider yourself a "gold" customer from now on No more queing or carrying bags for you, sir. Anyone has used the mod somewhat? Can it be used to have more interesting patrols?? I ask because for me the excitement was the data processing, and the techniques involved, not actually using it so much. Most of that stuff is a by-product of learning new things for my work. You could say I got carried away a bit. Moreover, offering free tools for computer games is an excellent way to get your stuff tested in RL, worldwide, for free, so I think it's a win win situation. It will be very interesting to see if combining that GIS stuff with computer simulations has a future or not. I find it exciting, but I could imagine it's too much for many people. As it's used extensively by the military, it should have it's place with any type of military simulation. But then, many people want games, not simulations. We will see .. GE __________________

02-25-07, 09:47 AM	#60
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,500 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	I've had it installed for a couple of patrols now and I gotta give it a big I am very impressed and quite happy to state it has enhanced my enjoyment (if that were possible) of playing GWX __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!