Need help with graphics for a cool add-on

Hitman · 06-19-07, 07:57 AM

I am already since a long time ago researching and writing an article about the procedures for getting firing solutions in real life U-Boots and have been able to get incredible high quality info in the process. I can now explain how germans got the AOB of their targets (With a purpose made wiz-wheel attached to the scope

!!!) and want to do a mod for SH3 that allows you to have at last that wiz-wheel on your hands (Since unfortunately I can't put it in the game) if you are ready to print and cut a bit, yet I need to make some modifications in the scope graded reticle to add some stuff for the easiest use (Following a picture I have of a real view through the scope).

Can someone tell me which file contains that reticle or how to add new stuff there?

Any help much appreciated

P.S. 1: If someone has an idea on how to put moveable (Rotatory) graphics in the scope screen contact me and we can try to build it in-game

P.S. 2: I'm finishing the article in spanish, when it's ready it will be translated to english and be available publically

Reece · 06-19-07, 08:30 AM

I thought you did that hear:
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...ghlight=manual
or is this something new again, certainly sounds like something juicy cooking!!

danlisa · 06-19-07, 08:35 AM

Sounds like a cool idea. Sorry I can't help directly.

Have you thought of accomplishing this idea by using the menu.ini, ala the Big Dials Mod.:hmm:

I'm not sure wether it's possible to add functional/moving objects to the static models in the U-Boats themselves. The people to ask would be Privateer, DivingDuck, Flakmonkey or Ref.

Hitman · 06-19-07, 08:50 AM

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I thought you did that hear:
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...ghlight=manual
or is this something new again, certainly sounds like something juicy cooking!!

No that's a wiz wheel for calculating intercept courses and track angles. The reverse side was done based on a similar tool of the US Navy. Yet after contacting with the Artifacts Keeper of the Royal Navy Submarine museum (Where the originalwheel is located) she informed me that there is nothing in the reverse side of it

except a handle to hold it. SO I kept investigating and came across some interesting info....

So what I'm preparing now is something new and really juicy, because it complements the part that UBI did not get right, -probably due to lack of enough info or time for research- and allows targeting in SH3 like it was done in real life aboard U-Boots without plotting a single line on the map ... (Teaser

)

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Have you thought of accomplishing this idea by using the menu.ini, ala the Big Dials Mod.:hmm:

Yes I thought, but sadly I have no idea how to do it

that's why I'm asking

TarJak · 06-20-07, 03:22 AM

Check with poor sailor who created on of the dials mods. he may know which files you can play with.

Maraz · 06-20-07, 07:10 AM

I cannot find a file containing the reticle but maybe you can try adding new things to file data\menu\gui\periscope.tga. Please let me know if you need some help with graphic stuff.

Sounds very interesting, maybe I will not uninstal SHIII (due to bugs and game crashes

) for now...

Maraz

poor sailor · 06-20-07, 08:09 AM

Sorry but I can't help, because I used the files from original FLB Sale "6dials Simfeeling mod". Maybe FLB Sale U-999 can help to You. His mod is really great.

Hitman · 06-20-07, 08:40 AM

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I cannot find a file containing the reticle but maybe you can try adding new things to file data\menu\gui\periscope.tga. Please let me know if you need some help with graphic stuff.

Yes I finally found how...I have added the extra scale to my scope now

Quote:

Sorry but I can't help, because I used the files from original FLB Sale "6dials Simfeeling mod". Maybe FLB Sale U-999 can help to You. His mod is really great.

Yes I will try to contact him, thanks.

XLjedi · 06-22-07, 07:31 AM

I'd be interested to see what you've got...

Werewolf · 06-25-07, 07:50 AM

Wauw! ..... how is progress on this?

Hitman · 06-25-07, 08:24 AM

I'm completing my article and building the templates, but only the basics has been done yet. Lots of work, but progressing nicely...when I have them printed and functioning I will try to contact someone who can place them in the game :hmm:

@aaron: Do you speak german? Most of the stuff I have is in german, and translating it would be a PITA

Maraz · 06-25-07, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Hitman

I'm completing my article and building the templates, but only the basics has been done yet.

Thanks for update. I'd like reading also your article when it's ready (even in Spanish, I can read a little Spanish, though not very well)

Thanks
Maraz

XLjedi · 06-25-07, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Hitman

@aaron: Do you speak german? Most of the stuff I have is in german, and translating it would be a PITA

Unfortunately no on the German.

But if you ever get around to a translation lemme know...

joegrundman · 07-01-07, 08:41 AM

Hey Hitman, how big is the text that you need translating from German? My wife could do it, if I'm very, very nice to her...

06-19-07, 07:57 AM	#1
Hitman Pacific Aces Dev Team Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Spain Posts: 6,109 Downloads: 109 Uploads: 2	Need help with graphics for a cool add-on I am already since a long time ago researching and writing an article about the procedures for getting firing solutions in real life U-Boots and have been able to get incredible high quality info in the process. I can now explain how germans got the AOB of their targets (With a purpose made wiz-wheel attached to the scope !!!) and want to do a mod for SH3 that allows you to have at last that wiz-wheel on your hands (Since unfortunately I can't put it in the game) if you are ready to print and cut a bit, yet I need to make some modifications in the scope graded reticle to add some stuff for the easiest use (Following a picture I have of a real view through the scope). Can someone tell me which file contains that reticle or how to add new stuff there? Any help much appreciated P.S. 1: If someone has an idea on how to put moveable (Rotatory) graphics in the scope screen contact me and we can try to build it in-game P.S. 2: I'm finishing the article in spanish, when it's ready it will be translated to english and be available publically __________________ One day I will return to sea ...

06-19-07, 08:30 AM	#2
Reece CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Down Under Posts: 34,701 Downloads: 171 Uploads: 0	I thought you did that hear: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...ghlight=manual or is this something new again, certainly sounds like something juicy cooking!! __________________ *Sub captains go down with their ship!*

06-19-07, 08:35 AM	#3
danlisa Navy Seal Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cornwall, UK Posts: 5,499 Downloads: 45 Uploads: 1	Sounds like a cool idea. Sorry I can't help directly. Have you thought of accomplishing this idea by using the menu.ini, ala the Big Dials Mod.:hmm: I'm not sure wether it's possible to add functional/moving objects to the static models in the U-Boats themselves. The people to ask would be Privateer, DivingDuck, Flakmonkey or Ref. __________________

06-20-07, 07:10 AM	#6
Maraz Navy Dude Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Rome, Italy Posts: 177 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I cannot find a file containing the reticle but maybe you can try adding new things to file data\menu\gui\periscope.tga. Please let me know if you need some help with graphic stuff. Sounds very interesting, maybe I will not uninstal SHIII (due to bugs and game crashes ) for now... Maraz __________________ First career: VIIB U-54 Current career (Black Sea): IID U-24 GWX 2.1, U-Jagd Tools, 100% difficulty, manual targeting, DiD,

06-22-07, 07:31 AM	#9
XLjedi Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Palm Beach, Florida Posts: 1,243 Downloads: 53 Uploads: 8	I'd be interested to see what you've got... __________________

06-20-07, 03:22 AM	#5
TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	Check with poor sailor who created on of the dials mods. he may know which files you can play with.

06-20-07, 08:09 AM	#7
poor sailor XO Join Date: May 2006 Location: Serbia Posts: 420 Downloads: 15 Uploads: 0	Sorry but I can't help, because I used the files from original FLB Sale "6dials Simfeeling mod". Maybe FLB Sale U-999 can help to You. His mod is really great.

06-25-07, 07:50 AM	#10
Werewolf Sonar Guy Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Europe Posts: 394 Downloads: 69 Uploads: 0	Wauw! ..... how is progress on this?

06-25-07, 08:24 AM	#11
Hitman Pacific Aces Dev Team Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Spain Posts: 6,109 Downloads: 109 Uploads: 2	I'm completing my article and building the templates, but only the basics has been done yet. Lots of work, but progressing nicely...when I have them printed and functioning I will try to contact someone who can place them in the game :hmm: @aaron: Do you speak german? Most of the stuff I have is in german, and translating it would be a PITA __________________ One day I will return to sea ...

07-01-07, 08:41 AM	#14
joegrundman Ocean Warrior Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 2,689 Downloads: 34 Uploads: 0	Hey Hitman, how big is the text that you need translating from German? My wife could do it, if I'm very, very nice to her... __________________ "Enemy submarines are to be called U-Boats. The term submarine is to be reserved for Allied under water vessels. U-Boats are those dastardly villains who sink our ships, while submarines are those gallant and noble craft which sink theirs." Winston Churchill