[REL] Jimimadrid SubManagement

jimimadrid · 12-19-22, 01:02 PM

Today I present the new graphic backgrounds for the SubManagement.

SH4 normally uses a graphical background for all SubCompartments.
Now you can experience the differences visually.

! Now available for 1920x1080 & 1600x900 & 2560x1440 resolution. Can be activated with the MenuMerger.

The changes also affect the German side:

Since SH4 only provides one background graphic, you have to change a few things in the menu_1024_768.ini.
that's why I created an application to make the changes with just one click.

This application is the SH_MenuMerger.

With the SubManagement Backgrounds entry the Backgrounds will be visible in the Game. As the changes are in the menu_1024_768.ini, you have to close SH4, do the changes and start SH4 again.

!No need to be in port or start a new game!

With the SH_Menumerger the changes can also easily be undone.

(Download SH_Menumerger and Handbook for Modders -> https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/dow...o=file&id=6273)

Additional Addons provided with the SH_Menumerger:

Renown Nixie tube -> This changes the renown counters to a nixie tube stylish

New Rank Icons

New Abilities Icons

New Crew Icons - The new Crew Icons, now also available for the german sailors

Bigger Face Icons -> Get bigger Face Icons as in the vanilla

Additional Version (included):

There is also an more detailed Version of the Damage and Torpedo Background.

Since the different submarines show changes among themselves,
it is necessary to switch the corresponding data with the following application i created herefore.

The Uboat_Selector

V1.0 has a wrong pointer to the images. Replaced by V1.01 in the Mod
(V1.02 as standalone download -> https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/dow...o=file&id=6274

Here you can select the desired submarine and append the changes. The 'No Specific Class' switch back to the version for all boats.
Since FotRS and TM have differences, it is also necessary to select the appropriate mod before applying the changes.

You get also nice information about the different Uboat Classes.

BOTH APPILCATIONS ARE INCLUDED IN THE SubManagement MOD.

Installing the SubManagement Mod via JSGME, both Applications will be in the SH4 Folder available.

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Download -> https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/dow...o=file&id=6272
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!DON'T FORGET TO ENABLE THE SubManagement WITH THE SH_MENUMERGER AFTER INSTALLING WITH JSGME!

PS: As there where so many different Uboats, i have not done too much tests to see if all works correct. If you find some failures please inform me.

Enjoy it

jimimadrid

propbeanie · 12-19-22, 01:17 PM

It's Christmas in December!!! Thank you good sir!

vickers03 · 12-19-22, 06:35 PM

awesome work!

Kal_Maximus_U669 · 12-22-22, 08:55 AM

Hello Jimmy...
I want to thank you for your effort in your mods.. your work and really splendid.. thank you sincerely..
Kal Maximus U669

fitzcarraldo · 12-22-22, 05:38 PM

Best Christmas present!

All your mods are a must have, Jimmy

Downloading now for testing. Many thanks!

Fitzcarraldo

fitzcarraldo · 12-23-22, 08:18 AM

Installed and working very well in my FOTRSU 1.8.

My list:

Generic Mod Enabler - v2.6.0.157
[E:\SH4\MODS]

100_FalloftheRisingSun_Ultimate_v1.8
101_FotRSUv18_FixPak
Nippon_Maru_v1.9b_FotRSU
Nihon Kaigun v1.3_FotRSU
Combined Roster
399_NoScrollNavMap
451_TMOstyle_NavMapDots
451a_TMOstyle_NavMapDots_Nippon_Maru
451b_TMOstyle_NavMapDots_Nihon_Kaigun
450_MoonlightzSonarLines
304_NoJapaneseAirRadar
801_UMark Invisible
803_NoPlayerSubFlags
901_Strategic_Map_Symbols
RUBINI_CLOUDS_SH4
SMALLER SEABED ROCKS
SMALLER SEA PLANTS SMALL
sobers better sand II
sobers better rock Ver 2 mod
Fleetboat_Interior-Officers_Quarters_FOTRSU_v1.7_EN
FI-OQ_FotRSU_v1.8f_upcPatch
FOTRSU_1.8_SUB_SKINS_IN_4k
856_Col_FotRSU_Museum
EAX_SoundSim_FOTRSU_1.8
speech_overhaul
BATTLEFLAG_CONNING_SILVERSIDES_SS-236
BATTLEFLAG_WARDROOM_SILVERSIDES_SS-236
New Sounds for Fleetboat_Interior-Officer Quarters mod
Realistic Floor Tiles for Fleetboat_Interior-Officers_Quarter
TDW_Ship_Plane_Fire_Damage_v1_3_SH4
Select Your Sub
650_OriginalFOTRS_Dudz
Jimimadrid Metalic Dials
Jimimadrid Sailors for FotRSU
851_Red_FotRSU_Logo
DarkerNightsEnv_V2
Lite Fog v2 + 100' Underwater Visability
Vanilla Impurities
Jimimadrid SubManagement

A beautiful mod. You have my vote for best modder of the year.

Merry Christmas and many thanks for all the work.

Fitzcarraldo

iambecomelife · 12-30-22, 06:39 PM

This keeps getting better and better! Tremendous work!

jimimadrid, I would like to create a World War I version of this for the Germans with your permission, please! And maybe for the Austro-Hungarians & British. Thank you; I will make sure to add you in the credits.

ElCid97 · 12-30-22, 11:35 PM

Jimi,

Just a heads up that it's not starting with me either. I've got the SH Menu Merger program working great, but the Uboat Selector one flashes then disappears. I started the task manager and it shows 144K when trying to start, but then just disappears from the task manager when it shuts down.

I have the Net stuff installed, but it's the US version -- if that's what you would call it.

I'm running Windows 7 - 64 bit and I've tried to run the selector program normally, with Administrator permissions, with Windows-7 compatibility, and with all of the above. Still nothing.

The ini file is never created. I made one manually, and nothing. I copied the info from the french one, and still nothing. I made sure the "Modname=" line matched. Still nothing.

I hope the tech report helps somewhat with this. I'm fairly certain it's an issue with something we have on our setups. Trying to figure out what it is will be another story.

You have done a WONDERFUL job on this, so keep up the great work and I hope this tech report helps.

PS: The task manager says, "WindowsApplication1" on the far right when the selector program is trying to start, whereas the task manager actually says, "SH_MenuMerger" when that particular program runs.

jimimadrid · 12-31-22, 02:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iambecomelife

jimimadrid, I would like to create a World War I version of this for the Germans with your permission, please! And maybe for the Austro-Hungarians & British. Thank you; I will make sure to add you in the credits.

Feel free to use whatever you want from my Mods. Also to change Part of the graphics or whatever you need.

For me, my Mods are free to use, free to modificate, free to use parts of them. And all without extra permisión.

I love to see all the efforts all of you made to hold the SH series on life. And i'm proud to be a little little part of this.

Happy new year to all of you.

jimimadrid · 12-31-22, 02:15 AM

El Cid, (what for a great name for us spanish people)

i will try to rework the Uboat selector to get a more stable versión.
This was a very quick written Applikation. It stops when it noticed that some things are not in right position, before
crashing the Game.

It shows Application1 because i was too lazy to fill out all fields on visual basic, and let the standart settings.
I never study programming and therefore i do not use standart rules and routines to work correctly. 😁

KaleunMarco · 01-09-23, 05:08 PM

jimi,

as i was about to shove off on my next mission (third), i noticed on the Equipment screen that my Renown total was 275, which seemed incorrect after two successful missions with no upgrades.
so, i checked the other two screens and the Renown had the correct total, 6275.
here are the screens and my config.
https://www.mediafire.com/view/prgon...6_266.bmp/file

https://www.mediafire.com/file/p0gew...0_896.bmp/file

https://www.mediafire.com/file/rr3i5...5_316.bmp/file

Generic Mod Enabler - v2.6.0.157
[C:\Ubisoft\FOTRSU\MODS]

100_FalloftheRisingSun_Ultimate_v1.8
101_FotRSUv18_FixPak
200 Nihon Kaigun v1.3_FotRSU
300 Nippon_Maru_v1.9b_FotRSU
310 Combined Roster
399_NoScrollNavMap
410_Strategic_Map_Symbols
450 Jimimadrid SubManagement
500 Jimimadrid Sailors for FotRSU

p.s. my apologies for the image links. Imgbb is having difficulties today.

jimimadrid · 01-09-23, 05:33 PM

Hi Kaleu Marco,

i will check it tomorrow. I reduced the digits because it uses the 5 digit background and this do not look good with the bulb image. I will rework it.

KaleunMarco · 01-09-23, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimimadrid

Hi Kaleu Marco,

i will check it tomorrow. I reduced the digits because it uses the 5 digit background and this do not look good with the bulb image. I will rework it.

ah...then it was purposeful.
as long as you are aware, then there is no issue with "losing" renown.

one more thing, as long as you are opening up the code....
when promoting a NR to a Rate, the promotion mini-window displays with yellow text on a light background which makes the text difficult to read.
now, having said that, veterans of many careers can figure out the various rates, but it is difficult to see.
i would include a screenshot, but i have promotions available. (lol)

jimimadrid · 01-10-23, 07:40 AM

Hi Kaleun Marco,
found the error for the missing digit. A wrong line has slipped in the "Submanagement backgrounds.ini" and must be deleted.

Deactivate the mod in the SH_Menumerger, also in JSGME. Delete the line. Activate with JSGME and in SH_Menumerger.

I upload a corrected Version in the Downloads.

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Your next Problem:

Quote:

Originally Posted by KaleunMarco

one more thing, as long as you are opening up the code....
when promoting a NR to a Rate, the promotion mini-window displays with yellow text on a light background which makes the text difficult to read.
now, having said that, veterans of many careers can figure out the various rates, but it is difficult to see.
i would include a screenshot, but i have promotions available. (lol)

I do not know which graphics are included. With trying to change Textcolors in SH4 i get no results.
So that we have to change the used picture to a darker background.

To found that image i will provide you with a little Application i have written.
With this you can check all images in the Menu_1024_768.ini.

Whe you found the image tell me the subsection number.

Dowload here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/v3m257py2h...ditor.zip?dl=1

jimimadrid

ReallyDedPoet · 01-10-23, 08:37 AM

Nice work here

12-19-22, 01:02 PM	#1
jimimadrid spanish graphic guru Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Augsburg, Germany Posts: 380 Downloads: 113 Uploads: 19	Jimimadrid SubManagement Today I present the new graphic backgrounds for the SubManagement. SH4 normally uses a graphical background for all SubCompartments. Now you can experience the differences visually. ! Now available for 1920x1080 & 1600x900 & 2560x1440 resolution. Can be activated with the MenuMerger. The changes also affect the German side: Since SH4 only provides one background graphic, you have to change a few things in the menu_1024_768.ini. that's why I created an application to make the changes with just one click. This application is the SH_MenuMerger. With the SubManagement Backgrounds entry the Backgrounds will be visible in the Game. As the changes are in the menu_1024_768.ini, you have to close SH4, do the changes and start SH4 again. !No need to be in port or start a new game! With the SH_Menumerger the changes can also easily be undone. (Download SH_Menumerger and Handbook for Modders -> https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/dow...o=file&id=6273) Additional Addons provided with the SH_Menumerger: Renown Nixie tube -> This changes the renown counters to a nixie tube stylish New Rank Icons New Abilities Icons New Crew Icons - The new Crew Icons, now also available for the german sailors Bigger Face Icons -> Get bigger Face Icons as in the vanilla Additional Version (included): There is also an more detailed Version of the Damage and Torpedo Background. Since the different submarines show changes among themselves, it is necessary to switch the corresponding data with the following application i created herefore. The Uboat_Selector V1.0 has a wrong pointer to the images. Replaced by V1.01 in the Mod (V1.02 as standalone download -> https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/dow...o=file&id=6274 Here you can select the desired submarine and append the changes. The 'No Specific Class' switch back to the version for all boats. Since FotRS and TM have differences, it is also necessary to select the appropriate mod before applying the changes. You get also nice information about the different Uboat Classes. BOTH APPILCATIONS ARE INCLUDED IN THE SubManagement MOD. Installing the SubManagement Mod via JSGME, both Applications will be in the SH4 Folder available. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Download -> https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/dow...o=file&id=6272 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- !DON'T FORGET TO ENABLE THE SubManagement WITH THE SH_MENUMERGER AFTER INSTALLING WITH JSGME! PS: As there where so many different Uboats, i have not done too much tests to see if all works correct. If you find some failures please inform me. Enjoy it jimimadrid __________________ SH4 Menumaker . JTxE Textenabler . Gramophone SongRandomizer . SH_Keymapper Last edited by jimimadrid; 12-23-22 at 06:15 PM. Reason: Replacing Uboat_Selector v1.0 by V1.01

12-19-22, 01:17 PM	#2
propbeanie CTD - it's not just a job Join Date: May 2016 Location: One hour from Music City USA! Posts: 9,735 Downloads: 439 Uploads: 2	It's Christmas in December!!! Thank you good sir! __________________ "...and bollocks to the naysayer/s" - Jimbuna

12-22-22, 08:55 AM	#4
Kal_Maximus_U669 Sea Lord Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: France Nord East Posts: 1,629 Downloads: 810 Uploads: 0	Christmas in December Hello Jimmy... I want to thank you for your effort in your mods.. your work and really splendid.. thank you sincerely.. Kal Maximus U669

12-22-22, 05:38 PM	#5
fitzcarraldo Argentinian Skipper Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Somewhere between Buenos Aires and the Bungo Suido Posts: 5,122 Downloads: 3214 Uploads: 0	Best Christmas present! All your mods are a must have, Jimmy Downloading now for testing. Many thanks! Fitzcarraldo __________________ *My subject is War, and the pity of War. The Poetry is in the pity - Wilfred Owen.*

12-23-22, 08:18 AM	#6
fitzcarraldo Argentinian Skipper Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Somewhere between Buenos Aires and the Bungo Suido Posts: 5,122 Downloads: 3214 Uploads: 0	Installed and working very well in my FOTRSU 1.8. My list: Generic Mod Enabler - v2.6.0.157 [E:\SH4\MODS] 100_FalloftheRisingSun_Ultimate_v1.8 101_FotRSUv18_FixPak Nippon_Maru_v1.9b_FotRSU Nihon Kaigun v1.3_FotRSU Combined Roster 399_NoScrollNavMap 451_TMOstyle_NavMapDots 451a_TMOstyle_NavMapDots_Nippon_Maru 451b_TMOstyle_NavMapDots_Nihon_Kaigun 450_MoonlightzSonarLines 304_NoJapaneseAirRadar 801_UMark Invisible 803_NoPlayerSubFlags 901_Strategic_Map_Symbols RUBINI_CLOUDS_SH4 SMALLER SEABED ROCKS SMALLER SEA PLANTS SMALL sobers better sand II sobers better rock Ver 2 mod Fleetboat_Interior-Officers_Quarters_FOTRSU_v1.7_EN FI-OQ_FotRSU_v1.8f_upcPatch FOTRSU_1.8_SUB_SKINS_IN_4k 856_Col_FotRSU_Museum EAX_SoundSim_FOTRSU_1.8 speech_overhaul BATTLEFLAG_CONNING_SILVERSIDES_SS-236 BATTLEFLAG_WARDROOM_SILVERSIDES_SS-236 New Sounds for Fleetboat_Interior-Officer Quarters mod Realistic Floor Tiles for Fleetboat_Interior-Officers_Quarter TDW_Ship_Plane_Fire_Damage_v1_3_SH4 Select Your Sub 650_OriginalFOTRS_Dudz Jimimadrid Metalic Dials Jimimadrid Sailors for FotRSU 851_Red_FotRSU_Logo DarkerNightsEnv_V2 Lite Fog v2 + 100' Underwater Visability Vanilla Impurities Jimimadrid SubManagement A beautiful mod. You have my vote for best modder of the year. Merry Christmas and many thanks for all the work. Fitzcarraldo __________________ *My subject is War, and the pity of War. The Poetry is in the pity - Wilfred Owen.* Last edited by fitzcarraldo; 12-24-22 at 08:31 AM.

12-19-22, 06:35 PM	#3
vickers03 Grey Wolf Join Date: May 2007 Location: germany Posts: 970 Downloads: 705 Uploads: 37	awesome work!

12-30-22, 06:39 PM	#7
iambecomelife Silent Hunter Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 4,583 Downloads: 297 Uploads: 0	This keeps getting better and better! Tremendous work! jimimadrid, I would like to create a World War I version of this for the Germans with your permission, please! And maybe for the Austro-Hungarians & British. Thank you; I will make sure to add you in the credits. __________________ https://www.facebook.com/WolvesoftheKaiser/

12-30-22, 11:35 PM	#8
ElCid97 Gunner Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 93 Downloads: 107 Uploads: 5	Jimi, Just a heads up that it's not starting with me either. I've got the SH Menu Merger program working great, but the Uboat Selector one flashes then disappears. I started the task manager and it shows 144K when trying to start, but then just disappears from the task manager when it shuts down. I have the Net stuff installed, but it's the US version -- if that's what you would call it. I'm running Windows 7 - 64 bit and I've tried to run the selector program normally, with Administrator permissions, with Windows-7 compatibility, and with all of the above. Still nothing. The ini file is never created. I made one manually, and nothing. I copied the info from the french one, and still nothing. I made sure the "Modname=" line matched. Still nothing. I hope the tech report helps somewhat with this. I'm fairly certain it's an issue with something we have on our setups. Trying to figure out what it is will be another story. You have done a WONDERFUL job on this, so keep up the great work and I hope this tech report helps. PS: The task manager says, "WindowsApplication1" on the far right when the selector program is trying to start, whereas the task manager actually says, "SH_MenuMerger" when that particular program runs. Last edited by ElCid97; 12-30-22 at 11:45 PM.

12-31-22, 02:15 AM	#10
jimimadrid spanish graphic guru Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Augsburg, Germany Posts: 380 Downloads: 113 Uploads: 19	El Cid, (what for a great name for us spanish people) i will try to rework the Uboat selector to get a more stable versión. This was a very quick written Applikation. It stops when it noticed that some things are not in right position, before crashing the Game. It shows Application1 because i was too lazy to fill out all fields on visual basic, and let the standart settings. I never study programming and therefore i do not use standart rules and routines to work correctly. 😁 __________________ SH4 Menumaker . JTxE Textenabler . Gramophone SongRandomizer . SH_Keymapper

01-09-23, 05:08 PM	#11
KaleunMarco Silent Hunter Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Chicago area, which is more dangerous than Omaha Beach. Posts: 3,908 Downloads: 433 Uploads: 27	Renown Anomaly jimi, as i was about to shove off on my next mission (third), i noticed on the Equipment screen that my Renown total was 275, which seemed incorrect after two successful missions with no upgrades. so, i checked the other two screens and the Renown had the correct total, 6275. here are the screens and my config. https://www.mediafire.com/view/prgon...6_266.bmp/file https://www.mediafire.com/file/p0gew...0_896.bmp/file https://www.mediafire.com/file/rr3i5...5_316.bmp/file Generic Mod Enabler - v2.6.0.157 [C:\Ubisoft\FOTRSU\MODS] 100_FalloftheRisingSun_Ultimate_v1.8 101_FotRSUv18_FixPak 200 Nihon Kaigun v1.3_FotRSU 300 Nippon_Maru_v1.9b_FotRSU 310 Combined Roster 399_NoScrollNavMap 410_Strategic_Map_Symbols 450 Jimimadrid SubManagement 500 Jimimadrid Sailors for FotRSU p.s. my apologies for the image links. Imgbb is having difficulties today. __________________ there are only two things in the world: submarines and targets. Fortis et stabilis et fidelis, semper ------------------------------------------------------------ Silent Hunter 4 1.5 Gold Edition on CDROM LAA enabled Dell XPS with 32 GB Ram running Win10

01-09-23, 05:33 PM	#12
jimimadrid spanish graphic guru Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Augsburg, Germany Posts: 380 Downloads: 113 Uploads: 19	Hi Kaleu Marco, i will check it tomorrow. I reduced the digits because it uses the 5 digit background and this do not look good with the bulb image. I will rework it. __________________ SH4 Menumaker . JTxE Textenabler . Gramophone SongRandomizer . SH_Keymapper

01-10-23, 08:37 AM	#15
ReallyDedPoet Canadian Wolf Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The one and only East Coast Posts: 10,775 Downloads: 946 Uploads: 5	Nice work here __________________ Back in the Day