Trying to make the obs and attack periscopes different heights

james_nix · 05-25-15, 07:42 AM

I went into the US sub parts folder and found the .dat that contained the scopes. I lowered the actual node itself of the obs periscope, but it still raises to it's old height. So the value must not be controled by the actual 3d model.

Where would that value be? What tells the 3d model to extend to a certain height?

aanker · 05-25-15, 12:21 PM

The Sensors_sub_US.sim file controls periscope max height when fully extended. I changed my scopes to different heights too.

Look at a mod like TMO or RFB and see what they did to get you started, for example RFB uses these values:

5.878512 from 5.0 - the Real Fleet Boat values.
Look in nodes obj_Extensible in Data\Library\USSubparts\Sensors_sub_US.sim for Attack Periscope.

Also there are 2 Observation Periscopes that have to be changed. I believe one of those is the extendable radar.... (??)

Hope this helps

Happy Hunting!

james_nix · 05-26-15, 06:04 PM

Cool thanks! It worked!

I just saw the .dat I didn't even see the .sim

aanker · 05-27-15, 12:17 PM

Glad it worked for you, it's one of those little things that S3D makes so easy : )

Happy Hunting!

05-25-15, 07:42 AM	#1
james_nix What's happenin' Cap'n'? Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 325 Downloads: 719 Uploads: 6	Trying to make the obs and attack periscopes different heights I went into the US sub parts folder and found the .dat that contained the scopes. I lowered the actual node itself of the obs periscope, but it still raises to it's old height. So the value must not be controled by the actual 3d model. Where would that value be? What tells the 3d model to extend to a certain height? __________________ USS COPPERFINS-05

05-25-15, 12:21 PM	#2
aanker Pacific Thunder Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yellow Sea Posts: 1,896 Downloads: 236 Uploads: 14	The Sensors_sub_US.sim file controls periscope max height when fully extended. I changed my scopes to different heights too. Look at a mod like TMO or RFB and see what they did to get you started, for example RFB uses these values: 5.878512 from 5.0 - the Real Fleet Boat values. Look in nodes obj_Extensible in Data\Library\USSubparts\Sensors_sub_US.sim for Attack Periscope. Also there are 2 Observation Periscopes that have to be changed. I believe one of those is the extendable radar.... (??) Hope this helps Happy Hunting! __________________ " Bless those who serve beneath the deep, Through lonely hours their vigil keep. May peace their mission ever be, Protect each one we ask of thee. Bless those at home who wait and pray, For their return by night and day."

05-26-15, 06:04 PM	#3
james_nix What's happenin' Cap'n'? Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 325 Downloads: 719 Uploads: 6	Cool thanks! It worked! I just saw the .dat I didn't even see the .sim __________________ USS COPPERFINS-05

05-27-15, 12:17 PM	#4
aanker Pacific Thunder Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yellow Sea Posts: 1,896 Downloads: 236 Uploads: 14	Glad it worked for you, it's one of those little things that S3D makes so easy : ) Happy Hunting! __________________ " Bless those who serve beneath the deep, Through lonely hours their vigil keep. May peace their mission ever be, Protect each one we ask of thee. Bless those at home who wait and pray, For their return by night and day."