[REL] PPI Circle Range Mark v1.22

[Mraah]

Update on V1.21 --

1. Modified MARK_1 - 4 scope's : DarkShips Alpha layer hint!!! See post # 4 in this thread for a screen shot.

2. RW and FF Scopes - Redwine's and LukeFF's requested scopes. Screenshots on this thread as well.

Look for them on Monday between noon and midnight. I know that's a 12hr block but I'll post my progress. I'm on a double midshift again so Monday morning is like a Friday night in my work week.

Mraah

[fire-fox]

hi, havent read all this post saw answers probibly there, im use ing RFB1.27 and this PPI radar mod, way are the radar blips in mine the defult flying scorses and how do i get them to look like the ones in the screen pic.

[Mraah]

Additional V1.21 PPI's :

For those skippers that don't like to mess with tweaking their own files but would prefer a more functional range step (albeit ahistorical??) I will be including some PPI displays with a modded range selection.

Example Range Choices ;
1. 40|20|8.
2. 40|20|10 . See below for explaination.
3. ??|??|?? . To match the range scale on that PPI only.

Reason for a reverse selection - On initial patrol loading it will default to the highest range so you won't have to click twice to zoom out when first jumping to the radar station. Also, I feel that a downward range step is better because you naturally select a shorter range as you close in on the target. Plus, it will jump from short to long range in one step!!!!

In the back of my mind I still have this feeling that the Range Indicator Unit was tied into the PPI ... basically adjusting the range or sweep size using your current range step. We don't have an RIU so we'll have to make do, IMO. My personal preference is the 40|20|10.

Suggestions welcome.

Mraah

[AVGWarhawk]

Originally Posted by Mraah

Earlier in this thread I asked the same question hoping someone would know how to move the camera so it sit's on top of the PPI .... so far no replies. I'm going to ask this in the main thread and see if anyone knows.

I want to be so close that it burns an image on my face!!! Muahahah.

Still on the case ....

Mraah

Did we lose the shift/F2 function in the control room. If so, the function of getting closer to the radar screen is then gone.

[Canonicus]

Only lost it in the conning tower....not in the control room.

If you shift/f2 in control room and go up through the bulkhead aft of the planesmans station, you can free camera in the conning tower and get close to the radar screens.

Unfortunately, it won't let you change ranges or work other controls on the radar station, but you get a nice close view, if you want to.

[AVGWarhawk]

What I did was click on the control room hatch to get there. Then I clicked on the radarman. I was close to the radar screen. I then attempted to do this again and it kept putting me to the radar for aircraft. I will fool with it some more.

[Mraah]

Screen shots added PPI's for v1.21 :

These are the Base Layers. Background color is black (obviously) and effects the A-scope. I may include some variations on that.

New --- BRIGHT BEARING #

#1 Dimmer Rings


#2 + Scale 40|20|8


#3 + Scale + Dim Radial Lines @ 30 increments



Holler my way!!!!

Mraah

I like #1, dimmer rings, no scale markings. I'll count the rings and get the range. Looks fantastic, great job!

[Mraah]

Originally Posted by fire-fox

hi, havent read all this post saw answers probibly there, im use ing RFB1.27 and this PPI radar mod, way are the radar blips in mine the defult flying scorses and how do i get them to look like the ones in the screen pic.

I'm using Redwines small Radar Contact mod :

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?p=499149

[Mraah]

Originally Posted by oldgoatsboats

I like #1, dimmer rings, no scale markings. I'll count the rings and get the range. Looks fantastic, great job!

I'll also include a PPI like #1 with dim radial lines to complete that set.

Thanks for your input.

Mraah

[akdavis]

Originally Posted by AVGWarhawk

What I did was click on the control room hatch to get there. Then I clicked on the radarman. I was close to the radar screen. I then attempted to do this again and it kept putting me to the radar for aircraft. I will fool with it some more.

There is no "radar for aircraft" view. The A-scope is just another presentation of the same information displayed on the PPI. It is the default radar view because the PPI view does not come until later in the war (or that is when it should come).

[Redwine]

Mraah !!! clear you PM entry box !!! your account do not acept more PM messages ! It is full...

[Mraah]

Originally Posted by Canonicus

Only lost it in the conning tower....not in the control room.
If you shift/f2 in control room and go up through the bulkhead aft of the planesmans station, you can free camera in the conning tower and get close to the radar screens.
Unfortunately, it won't let you change ranges or work other controls on the radar station, but you get a nice close view, if you want to.

I forgot about the shift/F2 free cam, thanks. Here's a few shots from an Sclass boat using a v1.21 PPI. Note my odd shaped radar contacts. I'm using Redwines small contact mod and I can't explain why the targets look ... well ... kinda like a target should look like. When I find out, I'll holler ... Anyone else get funny shaped targets???






By the way, a progress report on v1.21 ... I've decided to only release this :

1. 4 Stand Alone PPI displays - all black background. Colorizing is killing me. I'll add colored background later. You've seen the screen shots from earlier posts.
2. Redwines requested PPI (only colored display I got to look right)
3. All subs RANGE/TEXT tweaks - 4 in all
4. 80|40|8 + 40|20|10 range step variation mod (two stand alone mods)

All will be JSGME ready. Has different file names, no overwrites of previous PPI versions.

I'm holding off on LukeFF's PPI since the color isn't right. I'll post a screen of that later.

Will be up as soon as I finish the last bit of testing to assure everything works.

Mraah

[Sledge_57]

Ok this last screen shot is exactly what I want, which d/l is that one.

Great job btw..........

[Fearless]

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