Automatic reloading off by default?

Luno · 10-20-11, 08:06 PM

Hi Kaleuns,

I tried finding the answer to this with the search function, but I couldn't find a similar question.

Is there a way to have auto-reloading off by default? Currently I have to set it before each mission load-up. Now, it isn't a terrible thing, but I'm afraid to forget one day and have a torpedo load that I didn't want to.

This isn't a major issue with the Type II with just 5 torpedoes of a single variety, but later in the war, I want to have control over whether or not my valuable homing torpedoes are loaded, especially since you can't pull a torpedo out once it's in the tube.

I imagine there could be a setting in one of the configuration files, so if there is, I'd be all to happy to hear about it!

gazpode_l · 10-21-11, 07:26 AM

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especially since you can't pull a torpedo out once it's in the tube.

Well in actual fact, you CAN actually unload a tube, although this is when you get to the bigger boats(eg VIIB, IXB). Once you've fired off a torpedoe or two, then you have the internal storage space to click & drag a torpedo from a tube to the storage space.

Like you usually do, just ensure you have "auto loading" disengaged.
regards
gary (aka Hessler)

10-21-11, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by gazpode_l

Well in actual fact, you CAN actually unload a tube, although this is when you get to the bigger boats(eg VIIB, IXB). Once you've fired off a torpedoe or two, then you have the internal storage space to click & drag a torpedo from a tube to the storage space.

Like you usually do, just ensure you have "auto loading" disengaged.
regards
gary (aka Hessler)

I tried to unload the torp from tube, but once they do, crew will load it back into tube

VONHARRIS · 10-21-11, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by PapaKilo

I tried to unload the torp from tube, but once they do, crew will load it back into tube

At the torpedo loading screen - in patrol - at the up left corner of the screen is the auto load switch.
Untick it and you will be able to put any torpedo in any tube you like.

Luno · 10-21-11, 08:40 PM

Ah, I didn't realize the unloading was possible. However, it does take time anyway.

It would just be the most convenient option if loading were always manual.

Jimbuna · 10-22-11, 06:01 AM

As far as I'm aware you can't default the action permanently....you can only set it to 'off' after each bootup of the game.

Sgt_Raa · 10-22-11, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

As far as I'm aware you can't default the action permanently....you can only set it to 'off' after each bootup of the game.

Can't you edit a .cfg file or something?

Fish In The Water · 10-22-11, 02:19 PM

Not that I'm aware of, though I must admit, it would be a most welcome development.

Jimbuna · 10-22-11, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Sgt_Raa

Can't you edit a .cfg file or something?

Haven't looked around the files in a while but it may well be hard coded.

Sgt_Raa · 10-22-11, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

Haven't looked around the files in a while but it may well be hard coded.

maybe someone good at making mods could take a look at it

Jimbuna · 10-23-11, 05:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Sgt_Raa

maybe someone good at making mods could take a look at it

Possibly but I'd have thought if it were doable it would have been modded by now...still, you never know

10-24-11, 12:36 PM

It is a hardcoded setting.
That I know for sure.
What I did to check was change the menu ID in the menu ini file, then change it in the SH3 exe file.
You could no longer disable the setting then!

The Guys doing the debugging stuff would be in a better position to find the value and change it then me.

Sailor Steve · 10-24-11, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

As far as I'm aware you can't default the action permanently....you can only set it to 'off' after each bootup of the game.

I'm not sure. I just finished a long patrol, and I don't recall resetting it every session. Maybe you have to reset it after each patrol. Anyway, I'll try to remember to keep an eye on it to make sure.

Yeah, like that's gonna happen.

Jimbuna · 10-24-11, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

I'm not sure. I just finished a long patrol, and I don't recall resetting it every session. Maybe you have to reset it after each patrol. Anyway, I'll try to remember to keep an eye on it to make sure.

Yeah, like that's gonna happen.

That's what I meant Steve....'after each patrol'

Fish In The Water · 10-24-11, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by privateer

It is a hardcoded setting.
That I know for sure.

Suspected as much. Still, it'd be a great little mod to have.

10-20-11, 08:06 PM	#1
Luno Ensign Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 234 Downloads: 123 Uploads: 0	Automatic reloading off by default? Hi Kaleuns, I tried finding the answer to this with the search function, but I couldn't find a similar question. Is there a way to have auto-reloading off by default? Currently I have to set it before each mission load-up. Now, it isn't a terrible thing, but I'm afraid to forget one day and have a torpedo load that I didn't want to. This isn't a major issue with the Type II with just 5 torpedoes of a single variety, but later in the war, I want to have control over whether or not my valuable homing torpedoes are loaded, especially since you can't pull a torpedo out once it's in the tube. I imagine there could be a setting in one of the configuration files, so if there is, I'd be all to happy to hear about it! __________________ Career: Feb. 13, 1942 "Cpt. Johny Goodwood" Porpoise class: USS Shark, SS-174 Patrols: 2 Victories: 1 Merchants (4519 GRT), 0 Warships (0 GRT), 0 Aircraft Sunk with all hands lost.

10-21-11, 08:40 PM	#5
Luno Ensign Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 234 Downloads: 123 Uploads: 0	Ah, I didn't realize the unloading was possible. However, it does take time anyway. It would just be the most convenient option if loading were always manual. __________________ Career: Feb. 13, 1942 "Cpt. Johny Goodwood" Porpoise class: USS Shark, SS-174 Patrols: 2 Victories: 1 Merchants (4519 GRT), 0 Warships (0 GRT), 0 Aircraft Sunk with all hands lost.

10-22-11, 06:01 AM	#6
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,473 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	As far as I'm aware you can't default the action permanently....you can only set it to 'off' after each bootup of the game. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

10-22-11, 02:19 PM	#8
Fish In The Water Prince of the Sea SUBSIM Welcome Committee Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Watching over U-253 Posts: 3,527 Downloads: 98 Uploads: 2	Not that I'm aware of, though I must admit, it would be a most welcome development. __________________ "The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, and wiser people are so full of doubts." - Bertrand Russell.

10-24-11, 12:36 PM	#12
Madox58 Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	It is a hardcoded setting. That I know for sure. What I did to check was change the menu ID in the menu ini file, then change it in the SH3 exe file. You could no longer disable the setting then! The Guys doing the debugging stuff would be in a better position to find the value and change it then me.