Renaming Your Sub

Sharkbait24 · 06-03-10, 03:31 PM

I've just had a problem renaming my sub in SH4. I've done it before, a few months ago. I forgot where the files are to rename it, and even after an hour of scouring the file, I still can't find it.

Help, please? Where are the files?

WarlordATF · 06-03-10, 04:25 PM

The files your looking are in DATA/ROSTER/NATIONNAME/SUBMARINE/SUBNAME.CFG

It will list the subs names,textures and dates of service in this file.

G2B · 06-03-10, 04:45 PM

If it's a career go into the my documents/sh4/data/cfg/activeplayerunits
also I think the career track.

Then in the save game file, same documents. I think

Sharkbait24 · 06-03-10, 05:06 PM

Thanks guys, I forgot to check the my docs/sh4 folder.

nikimcbee · 06-20-10, 12:23 PM

reference bump

Admiral8Q · 06-21-10, 09:59 AM

Could someone give a detailed "how-to" for how to change your sub name?

I'm using the Narwhal but would like to rename it the Nautilus.

Thanks.

HMCS · 06-21-10, 12:08 PM

There are MANY threads on this subject. Try the search function. But I will toss you a freebie.

In Vista, go to: user/documents/sh4/data/cfg/Savegames

All your saved games are there. Find the folder with your current sub & open "ActivePlayerUnits.upc"

the very Top will look like this

[UserPlayerUnit 1]
ID=Gato
NameDisplayable=Gato Class Submarine
UnitName=USS Gato (SS-212) <--- Edit here
UpgradeClass=2
Type=Gato
UnitInterval=1941-12-31 00:00:00, 1967-06-01 00:00:00
ExternalClassName=SSGato
Nationality=American
Evolution=Normal
Damage=0.000000
TextureName=data/Submarine/NSS_Gato/NSS_Gato_T01.tga
LightmapTextureName=data/Submarine/NSS_Gato/NSS_Gato_O01.tga
NormalmapTextureName=NULL
MenuSilhouetteTextureName=Gato_Class_01.tga
MaxOfficers=14
MaxPettyOfficers=52
StartUserPlayerUnitMissionDateTime=1941-12-06 10:00:00
CurrentUserPlayerUnitMissionDateTime=1941-12-06 10:00:00
SilentState=false
__________________

You also need to change the entry in the CareerTrack.upc file here-->>(at the end of the file)

[CareerTrack 1.CareerStatusSave 60]
ID=ID
Reason=CSS_OfferNewCommand
NameDisplayable=
CurrentDate=1943-06-11 13:59:16
OfferedUserPlayerUnitIDLink=Gato

[CareerTrack 1.CareerStatusSave 61]
ID=ID
Reason=CSS_NewCommand
NameDisplayable=USS Bowfin (SS-287) <----EDIT HERE
CurrentDate=1943-06-11 13:59:16
UserPlayerInstanceDisplayableName=USS Bowfin (SS-287) <----EDIT HERE
UserPlayerUnitIDLink=Balao

You find this entry at the end of the file itself; be sure to save right after you are assigned a new sub. If you remember to alter this line, all your subsequent medal citations will read your new sub's name.

06-03-10, 03:31 PM	#1
Sharkbait24 Watch Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 200 meters below you Posts: 24 Downloads: 33 Uploads: 0	Renaming Your Sub I've just had a problem renaming my sub in SH4. I've done it before, a few months ago. I forgot where the files are to rename it, and even after an hour of scouring the file, I still can't find it. Help, please? Where are the files? __________________

06-03-10, 04:25 PM	#2
WarlordATF Frogman Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: SW Florida Posts: 288 Downloads: 105 Uploads: 0	The files your looking are in DATA/ROSTER/NATIONNAME/SUBMARINE/SUBNAME.CFG It will list the subs names,textures and dates of service in this file. __________________

06-03-10, 04:45 PM	#3
G2B XO Join Date: May 2009 Location: Guam, I think Posts: 420 Downloads: 80 Uploads: 0	If it's a career go into the my documents/sh4/data/cfg/activeplayerunits also I think the career track. Then in the save game file, same documents. I think __________________

06-03-10, 05:06 PM	#4
Sharkbait24 Watch Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 200 meters below you Posts: 24 Downloads: 33 Uploads: 0	Thanks guys, I forgot to check the my docs/sh4 folder. __________________

06-20-10, 12:23 PM	#5
nikimcbee Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Patroling the Slot. Posts: 17,952 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	reference bump __________________

06-21-10, 09:59 AM	#6
Admiral8Q Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Prince Edward Island, Canada Posts: 1,077 Downloads: 24 Uploads: 0	Could someone give a detailed "how-to" for how to change your sub name? I'm using the Narwhal but would like to rename it the Nautilus. Thanks. __________________

06-21-10, 12:08 PM	#7
HMCS Sonar Guy Join Date: May 2005 Location: Squaresville, daddy-O. Posts: 394 Downloads: 186 Uploads: 0	There are MANY threads on this subject. Try the search function. But I will toss you a freebie. In Vista, go to: user/documents/sh4/data/cfg/Savegames All your saved games are there. Find the folder with your current sub & open "ActivePlayerUnits.upc" the very Top will look like this [UserPlayerUnit 1] ID=Gato NameDisplayable=Gato Class Submarine UnitName=USS Gato (SS-212) <--- Edit here UpgradeClass=2 Type=Gato UnitInterval=1941-12-31 00:00:00, 1967-06-01 00:00:00 ExternalClassName=SSGato Nationality=American Evolution=Normal Damage=0.000000 TextureName=data/Submarine/NSS_Gato/NSS_Gato_T01.tga LightmapTextureName=data/Submarine/NSS_Gato/NSS_Gato_O01.tga NormalmapTextureName=NULL MenuSilhouetteTextureName=Gato_Class_01.tga MaxOfficers=14 MaxPettyOfficers=52 StartUserPlayerUnitMissionDateTime=1941-12-06 10:00:00 CurrentUserPlayerUnitMissionDateTime=1941-12-06 10:00:00 SilentState=false __________________ You also need to change the entry in the CareerTrack.upc file here-->>(at the end of the file) [CareerTrack 1.CareerStatusSave 60] ID=ID Reason=CSS_OfferNewCommand NameDisplayable= CurrentDate=1943-06-11 13:59:16 OfferedUserPlayerUnitIDLink=Gato [CareerTrack 1.CareerStatusSave 61] ID=ID Reason=CSS_NewCommand NameDisplayable=USS Bowfin (SS-287) <----EDIT HERE CurrentDate=1943-06-11 13:59:16 UserPlayerInstanceDisplayableName=USS Bowfin (SS-287) <----EDIT HERE UserPlayerUnitIDLink=Balao You find this entry at the end of the file itself; be sure to save right after you are assigned a new sub. If you remember to alter this line, all your subsequent medal citations will read your new sub's name. __________________ "Turning enemy ships into marine habitat since 1986!" Mods Loaded:TMO 2.2, RSRDC, MaxOptics, Strategic Map Symbols, Stop The Shouting OR: RFB, RSRDC, Maxoptics, SCAF, Strategic Map Symbols and the sanity-saving "stop the shouting".