Posts by wombat1940

Martind wrote:
...... take screenshot when is not on map visible your ship position (I see you was docked on Freeport 5). ....
Me say:
Sorry .... missed that. Will do.

Martind wrote:
..... Btw you can take maps without the need to be in system (or sector), just use sector map to get to needed system in whole CF universe. .....
Me say:
Only thing is, if I don't visit the system they can be totally blank of detail: no planets, no JG's or JH's, no fields shown, no b'ships, docking stations, etc. Not if I've surveyed it previously or passed through and sighted somethings. That why I don't mind visiting them and sometimes I "cheat" and have a look at our alphabetical listing here at Swat Portal but rarely. It spoils the fun of exploring.

Martind wrote:
..... You also can make screenshots with simple pressing PrtSc, which will automatically make .bmp image into "C:\Users\user\Pictures\Crossfire Shots\" folder. I then only crop image and save it as .jpg
Me say:
Yes I'm aware of all of that. But by habit I use ALT + PRTSCR because I used to always fly in Windowed Mode; ShareX takes a screenshot and stores it in a ShareX folder as a .jpg; the folder also graphically portrays each select screenshot and I cut, copy, paste, name the final "Picture 3" in MS Paint as a .jpg.
Its what you're comfortable with I think providing you get the desired, same outcome.

Well I think that's it for an Exemplar, although I await your advice first.
2 things:
1. Do you have a quick way of returning from the enlarged view of the map to the normal view? A the moment I'm using F1 >>>>> EXIT GAME and restarting. Bit painful.....
Edit: ALT + CTRL + DEL then Cancel seems to fix it. Don't know why?
2. Do you have a preference for the next system for me to do or maybe priorities?
Thanks. Awaiting your advice.
Wombat out.

Martind wrote:
Get maps in 698 x 698 .. I can use these, no problem. .....

My say:
See attachment for My New Picture 3 OMEGA-41 Map. It includes the normal text, cut to 698 x 698, but non of my stuff about mined areas, reference to Crossfire 2.0 in the heading, etc. I can include it if you want or I can remove all the text (except the map titles) if you wish. Note now I have the improved font thanks to Wanderer. Await your response.
Wombat out.

Brilliant!!! I turned on "Use desktop resolution" (because it was off) and its back to perfect! Ha! Thanks mate!

I wont initiate Font-fix. Not now. Don't what to tempt fate ......

Thanks Wanderer. Every little bit helps. I'll implement your suggestion and see how it goes, particularly as I've now lost, IMHO, the acceptable font.

Martind, going to send you OMEGA 41 Map in 698 x 698. I know you've developed it yourself, but you can fiddle with mine and see if it works before I tackle another map for consideration. SP is very different to MP. I realise that now. But I like it at SP and I think so would many others. I'm dedicated to seeing running, looking presentable with minimum contradictions in detail. I need to come up to speed on the history of FL and CF2.0. I don't even know the make up each group ..... Britonian Police? ..... GMG? .... Nomads? ..... K'Dom is it?
Wombat out.

Keep getting shut out mate ...... bugger. Error message to sign in again, and again, and again. Right for the moment. Ye .... my text is crap .... I'll look at the fix. Also no red outline with My Picture 2. OK. 698 x 698 it will be. 3.57am here. Time for bed. I'll post again tomorrow ... sorry later today. Where do I get that font-fix.cmd file?

Martind, I uploaded your Picture 2 and had no trouble cutting to 581 x 581 and producing the equivalent to your Picture 3. My Picture 2 is a lot bigger than your Picture 2 and the Map certainly wont fit into 581 x 581 without shrinking it. Which seems in order as its bigger in the first place. (See attachment). The text clarity is poor but that might be improved by using GIMP rather than MS Paint.

I keep forgetting all of my stuff (crap?) is going public. Ha! Hopefully I'm keeping everybody entertained. Sorry Martind ......

YES!!! MUST BE OUT OF WINDOWS MODE!!!

Me say:
My Picture 1 (See attachment)
My Picture 2 (See attachment)

Martind wrote:
...... then using gimp or something like this and cut (no resizing) from second picture navmap in 581x581 size ...

Me say:
I can't fit into 581 x 581 what you fitted in the same without shrinking it. Can't even determine 581 x 581 outline anymore with GIMP.
Maybe my poor use of GIMP, but I had the same trouble when I tried MS Paint.
What the trick?
My Picture 3 (See attachment)

Yes ..... I understand completely. In the case of Hyperion its going to be your call. That's how we have to work. You have the history, understand the detail, etc. There'll be no complaint from me. I'll offer my 2 cents worth when I can, but its still going to be your call. Sorry boss ......

Edit 1: We just need to keep a copy of your post above for maybe later. I'll do that. But really we just move on .....

Edit2: What's your decision on Hyperion? Brentonia or Crossfire Systems?

Martind wrote:
Here is what I mean: starting game, load character (hmm, I do it in Multi-Player ... maybe THIS is different for next step, dunno), .....

Me say:
I start up >>>> I only have one character (Trent) >>>>> load last saved game >>>> let's say I'm taken to Freeport 5 >>>>> move out to externally of Freeport 5 ......

Martind wrote:
..... then I open system map for chosen system (picture 1), .....

Me say:
.... ok, I do the same ..... [Note: I have downloaded and installed GIMP. At least we are then both on the same page..... HOWEVER ..... my screenshots here are taken with ShareX which I'm very familiar with .... They are just to show you what I'm getting visually. I've used GIMP before but need to come up to speed on it again.]
Here's Picture 1:
Bugger!!! Forgotten how to insert a picture!!! Something about Photobucket .... Can't remember. Bugger!!!

Martind wrote:
....... then I use Alt+TAB to desktop (navmap is open!) and return to the game again with alt+TAB (picture 2), ......

Me say: My Picture 1 (ALT + TAB) and (ALT + TAB) Picture 2 are the same size. Although I've sometimes have to refresh the resolution in the game because it looks like Picture 2 sizing.
Maybe they are the same size because I play windowed? I'll try non-windowed. Sorry ...... any other suggestions?

Edit: I have the patience to see this through ...... only hope you have the same. But I'll understand if you don't.

Well what a waste of time that was! Supposed to be a JH in New Hongkong to The Inner Core. Didn't find it, so came back to Sirius through Yaktsk. Simple jumps there to Omego 41. Only thing was I got shot at by a group of Coalition Rogues!!! Bastards! I'm just a friendly old man simply trying to explore things! They're fighting for the other bloody side! Not anymore are they ..... fixed them right up ..... hee, hee, hee.
Now back to more important things: Omega-41 Map.

Edit: God ...... I live this sim. Yes ..... love it, but live it!!!

Well, that looks simple enough ..... even for me. Let me try. Be back ...... just need to finish a trip to New Hongkong and I'll get right on to it.

Thank you Ajay. Yes I realise that. Its just that in waiting for Martind's input, I took a ride to New Hongkong and passed through Sol on the way. Haven't got to N.H. yet however. Just put the information away for use maybe later. At my age you have write everything down or you forget it. Now where was I ....... ???? ..... Hope you've been following the discussion. Its not meant to be private. I'll get there eventually ..... bit .... by bit .... by bit .......

Here's one (SOL) to include later.

Please see attachment and note upon entry to HYERION, through the Jump Gate from Dublin, you are advised you are in the BRETONIA SPACE and not the CROSSFIRE SYSTEM as we have listed in the current Region Listing. For consistency, does HYPERION need to be changed to the BRETONIA SYSTEM (because that's where you are) in any future updated Regional Listing?
Thanks, Wombat.

Previously posted: Original screenshot >>>> cut to target relevant section >>>> adjust to 581 x 581 >>>>> edited with text >>>> saved >>>>> posted to you.

No text screenshot section >>>>> see attachments (this new posting).

1. OMEGA-41 - Zero Text - cut - re-sized to 581 x 581 (Crossfire 2.0) Exemplar

2. OMEGA-41 - Zero Text Almost - cut - not re-sized - cut to 581 x 581 (Crossfire 2.0) Exemplar
.... sorry don't know how to remove text (ie. "Physical Map" and "Omega-41") before taking screenshot. Could paste it out but don't think that's what you want .....

Wombat

System Map: Omega-41 Exemplar. See attachment.
Its plain, simple but hopefully informative. Doesn't (not that I can see) contradict anything with its Systems Data Information. Indicates notionally (approximately) where to find things. Specific location for the flyer to find. Anyway. Its a start. Don't spare me if its not what you want Martind. No BS please.
Wombat out.

You wrote:
Good, send me please just one system map and I will see if it fit and how to work with it. We solve details on one sample and then we can proceed to more updates for wiki/lexicon .

Me say: Sorry. Fell asleep on bed. (Bali is hot). Will start soon and post.

You wrote:
p.s.: I tend to keep Hispania_region for three systems: Tau-37 (this one need to be edited) <- Omicron Alpha -> Omicron Beta as Outcasts were a "house" with theirs own sleepership which arrived to O_Alpha. All these systems belongs to Edge Worlds so it I hope should be acceptable.

Me say: How can the three systems be shown in two regions of the Regional Listing?
Oh! wait a minute! Its maybe really one region (Edge) and one House (Hispania)?

You wrote:
Problem with updating is linked with two different system used on portal for store these informations: first is lexicon which can be edited/updated by portal members and then it is wiki section which is accessible for updates only for super-mods and admin. There is also more cross-references which are not making things easier when you want edit them.

Me say: Right. I assume I could handle the lexicon edits/updates as a portal member, providing it was maybe vetted by you first. It sounds the easy bit. Ha!
But as for the wiki section edits/updates and cross-referencing, I assume there's not too many super-modders and admin. around who can do it, let alone have the interest to do it. I have the super interest and the time but maybe not the tools.
Anyway, I'm just a private. Ha! Who knows what hidden agendas I have? PLEASE UNDERSTAND I DON'T HAVE!!! But that's just me saying it.

Anyway ...... lets start. Small steps ...... Omega 41 Section Map coming up ......

Just one other point: I see you have updated the Regional Listing. Great! Might I suggest we keep that as the current version and it remains unchanged until we/you wish to make a series of changes following my/your/others work? We need a single version so we/you/they are all referring to the same, identical Regional Listing . Its just your bloody pedantic nature Wombat!

Edit: Just checked your latest update of the Regional Listing and it meets all of the requested changes proposed by Ajay and re-proposed by me. Now we are all on the same playing field.

Thank you for the great response. I had assumed (wrongly) you had complete, all conquering access to the Sirius Map (with its active nature). Now I know better. Ha!
I'm more than happy to provide you updated maps for systems where we are without. Its what I enjoy doing. I use "MS Paint" to record them and I could send these to you, in batches of 10 .... 20 .... say, in your requested format .... as I journey thru the Sectors. The Sirius Sector being the obvious sector to start in and maybe update the map for Omega-41 as an exemplar for you to approve, request changes, whatever.

Yes ...... time is an issue: IMHO don't lets waste it trying to make changes to Sector Maps for which we (you) don't have a complete understanding, easy access to, in trying to make changes speedily.

I can update current system maps as I also use the ALT TAB trick in Windows Mode.

Again IMHO, The interactive Map is not important providing I have:
1) an accurate, interactive Regional Listing,
(2) a non-interactive Universal Map showing all sectors, systems in each sector, JG and JH. (I'm currently developing the same).
With these two things, it works for me.

Sorry starting to ramble on .......

Working on updating system map for Omega-41 now ......