need help with sonar and Setkeys

Joe S · 07-30-05, 09:05 PM

I tried changing a few key commands with setkeys, and I entered a new command for down scope, but in the game it didnt work. Any ideas what the problem could be? I also tried to save a printable list of the commands but could not find it I did a search but no luck . Where should I look?
I found a few commands that I did not recognize:
I would also like to know what is the difference between the regular nav map and the 2d nav map.
What is a "Watch View"
How does the Set TDC command work?

When I ran a test mission (training mission) to see if the new down scope command worked, I tried to get a sonar range to the target but the sonar was inactive. The icons were grayed out. How do I activate it? Thanks! Joe S

Duncan Idaho · 07-30-05, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe S

When I ran a test mission (training mission) to see if the new down scope command worked, I tried to get a sonar range to the target but the sonar was inactive. The icons were grayed out. How do I activate it? Thanks! Joe S

Only thought on the Sonar is: You were submerged? If you aren't submerged, sonar will be grayed out. You can only use the Sonar when submerged.

Joe S · 08-01-05, 05:19 PM

I tried the sonar from periscope depth and 50 meters, no luck, the icons are still greyed out.

Also tried Setkeys again, still no luck getting it to work. Any ideas? Thanks! Joe S

clive bradbury · 08-01-05, 06:10 PM

Could it be something simple? Check that the keystrokes you allocated are not already used for another command in the file.

Duncan Idaho · 08-01-05, 09:08 PM

I don't think it'd be something simple if the sonar icons are greyed out, I'm afraid. It could be that your Hydrophones or Sonar have been destroyed. Best guess I've got.

Joe S · 08-02-05, 08:48 AM

I finally got the sonar to work. I ran a late war mission in a type XXI and sure enough, sonar worked. I check the so-called manual to see if sonar was limited to the late war boats but found nothing in there on the subject. Should sonar be available in the type VII and IX boats also?

I am finally having sucess using Setkeys, apparently I was not clearing the default settings. thanks everyone for your help. Joe S

07-30-05, 09:05 PM	#1
Joe S XO Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 409 Downloads: 28 Uploads: 0	need help with sonar and Setkeys I tried changing a few key commands with setkeys, and I entered a new command for down scope, but in the game it didnt work. Any ideas what the problem could be? I also tried to save a printable list of the commands but could not find it I did a search but no luck . Where should I look? I found a few commands that I did not recognize: I would also like to know what is the difference between the regular nav map and the 2d nav map. What is a "Watch View" How does the Set TDC command work? When I ran a test mission (training mission) to see if the new down scope command worked, I tried to get a sonar range to the target but the sonar was inactive. The icons were grayed out. How do I activate it? Thanks! Joe S

08-01-05, 09:08 PM	#5
Duncan Idaho Marine Boy Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In your baffles Posts: 201 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I don't think it'd be something simple if the sonar icons are greyed out, I'm afraid. It could be that your Hydrophones or Sonar have been destroyed. Best guess I've got. __________________ Idaho- -I like to play poker with Tarot cards. The other night I got a full house, and 4 people died.

08-02-05, 08:48 AM	#6
Joe S XO Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 409 Downloads: 28 Uploads: 0	sonar type XXI only? I finally got the sonar to work. I ran a late war mission in a type XXI and sure enough, sonar worked. I check the so-called manual to see if sonar was limited to the late war boats but found nothing in there on the subject. Should sonar be available in the type VII and IX boats also? I am finally having sucess using Setkeys, apparently I was not clearing the default settings. thanks everyone for your help. Joe S

08-01-05, 05:19 PM	#3
Joe S XO Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 409 Downloads: 28 Uploads: 0	I tried the sonar from periscope depth and 50 meters, no luck, the icons are still greyed out. Also tried Setkeys again, still no luck getting it to work. Any ideas? Thanks! Joe S

08-01-05, 06:10 PM	#4
clive bradbury Captain Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: stoke-on-trent, UK Posts: 492 Downloads: 105 Uploads: 0	Could it be something simple? Check that the keystrokes you allocated are not already used for another command in the file.