Unused features

I recall that the 16 bit dither line worked in the vanilla install of FL but not after the SDK or the JFLP update was applied. I’m gonna try to unbini the original options file to see what comes out.

OK, here’s the final final…

The 16bit dither line doesn’t appear until you choose a 16bit video setting (and who would do that nowadays anyway…?)

At any rate, I moved that selection box to the General page right below the resolution setting and above the Gamma setting.

Now everything will fit on each page.

Here’s the code:

[Interface]
option = 1894 ;DISPLAY
option = 1334, 2443, -1, true, false, -1, -1 ;RESOLUTION
option = 1663, 1770, 100, false, false, 30, 100 ;16-BIT DITHER
option = 1332, 2444, 30, true, false ;GAMMA
;option = -1 ;LINEFEED
option = 1896 ;CONTROL
option = 1501, 2447, 50, true, false ;MOUSE SENSITIVITY
option = 1407, 1797, -1, true, false, -1, -1 ;DIFFICULTY (SP only)
;option = -1 ;LINEFEED
option = 1897 ;MISCELLANEOUS
option = 1400, 2449, 100, false, false ;TOOL TIPS
option = 1401, 2450, 100, false, false ;ROLLOVER HELP
option = 1495, 1769, 1, false, false ;TRANSITION SCRIPTS
option = 1555, 1771, 0, false, false ;AUTOHIDE MANEUVER BAR
option = 1498, -1, 1, false, false ;COCKPIT

[Audio]
option = -1 ;LINEFEED
option = 1409, 2451, 100, true, false ;DIALOGUE VOLUME
option = 1336, 2452, 100, true, false ;SOUND EFFECTS VOLUME
option = 1337, 2453, 100, true, false ;MUSIC VOLUME
option = 1914, 2456, 100, true, false ;MAXIMUM SOUND DISTANCE
option = 1915, 2457, 100, true, true, 0, 50 ;SOUND DETAIL LEVEL
option = -1 ;LINEFEED
option = 1411, 2454, 100, false, true, 0, 100 ;INTERFACE VOLUME
option = 1412, 2455, 100, false, true, 0, 100 ;AMBIANCE VOLUME
option = 1918, 1791, 100, false, true, 33, 100 ;USE 3D SOUND

[video]
option = 1895, 2446, 100, true, false, -1, -1 ;DETAIL
option = -1 ;LINEFEED
option = 1493, 1774, 100, true, false, 0, 100 ;OBJECT DETAIL
option = 1404, 1775, 100, true, false, 0, 100 ;SPACE DETAIL
option = 1405, 1776, 100, true, false, 0, 100 ;NEBULA DETAIL
option = 1624, -1, 100, true, false, 0, 100 ;TEXTURE DETAIL
option = 1622, 1777, 100, true, false, 0, 100 ;CUT SCENE DETAIL
option = 1483, 1778, 100, true, false, 0, 100 ;EFFECT DETAIL
option = 1403, 1780, 100, true, false, 0, 100 ;BACKGROUND STARS
option = 1402, 1779, 100, false, false, 75, 100 ;BACKGROUND DUST
option = 1630, 1772, 100, false, false, 50, 100 ;HUD ANIMATION
option = 1585, 1773, 100, false, false, 50, 100 ;DYNAMIC COMM WINDOW
option = 1481, 1781, 100, false, false, 50, 100 ;PLANET ATMOSPHERES
option = 1623, 1782, 100, false, false, 50, 100 ;ENVIRONMENT MAPS
[/video]

Although…
It occurred to me that moving the 16bit dither line from the section (Performance page in the options) to the [interface] section (General page in the options) may cause it to be ignored by FL as it’s not in the section it’s presumably looking for it.

I know that the box is selectable and automatically comes up checked when choosing a 16bit setting but I can’t verify that it actually does what it’s supposed to do in that location.

The code i posted here was an old copy of the options.ini that i had made ages ago and only just transfered to my new pc from the old one.
My main project mod on the old pc, has the last version that i did and was all working, so when i get around to transfering it, i’ll post that code here. (if its any improvement on this version)
I also found a few more things if memory serves me right, and went through the keylist.ini and keymap etc… i’ll have a quick read back on this thread and check my findings to see if there already listed. If not i’ll post all that too.
i was gonna release this with my mod, but whatever…

Yeah, 16-bit dither - not noticed. Thx.

just noticed that some audio options are locked while u r ingame.
is there a reason for that?

hi, i found my notes about the option param.

option = text, tooltip, default, type, locked, lower bounds, upper bounds

text: displayed text
tooltip: mouseover text
default: default value (if perfoptions.ini doesn’t exist or user clicks default button)
type: control type (true = slider, false = checkbox)
locked: if true the control is disabled in game (note that it will still change if linked to parent control like the DETAIL slider)

the lower/upper bounds need some explanation. this is only for subcontrols as the values are linked to parent control like the DETAIL slider.
for slider 25, 75 means the slider will be at 0 when the parent is at 25 and it will be at 100 when the parent is at 75.
for checkbox it means the range it is checked. if the parent is within the range the checkbox will be checked, outside it will be unchecked.
therefore 50, 100 means the checkbox will be unchecked when the parent goes below 50.

hope this helps and my explanations aren’t too bad.

Googled but got nothing about it.

In any system ini file under…
[systeminfo] (for what btw?)
or
[object]

we may use
rpop_solar_detection
like true or false

Example is present at st03.ini of Vanilla FL.

You may use also:

[object]
nickname = base1
base = base1_base
dock_with = base1_base
rpop_solar_detection = false
...

```and NPC will not know that object is dockable?
Not tried yet.

At universe.ini:

ship_sml_01 =
ship_sml_02 =
ship_sml_03 =
ship_mdm_01 =
ship_mdm_02 =
ship_mdm_03 =
ship_lrg_01 =
ship_lrg_02 =
ship_lrg_03 =

What it means? I may see flying ships like asteroids from the bar trough the window?

P.S. Tried just to give ship archetype or asteroid archetype - nothing happens

Ah. Got it.
We may take from .thn:

template_name = “rtcprop_l_cruiser”

or

template_name = “$ship_lrg_01”
with universe.ini where ship_lrg_01 = rtcprop_l_cruiser

So it is not useful.

OFF TOPIC:

Anyone know where to find the mod that has the color scheme the UI uses in khayman’s screenshots on the previous page? The black or dark UI I really like…

ON TOPIC:

Awesome work guys!

Zyos wrote:
OFF TOPIC:

Anyone know where to find the mod that has the color scheme the UI uses in khayman’s screenshots on the previous page? The black or dark UI I really like…

ON TOPIC:

Awesome work guys!

Here is one in DM Dark Theme - Camera add-on
Gives few more options as-well.
Note: Registration required

Killablesolars.ini:
solar_type may be:
big_solar ; we know it works
defensive_solar ; -//-
background_solar ;?
killable_neutral ; ?

Solarformations.ini:
type may be:
big_solar_formation ; we know it works
defensive_outpost_formation; -//-
battle_background_formation ; ?
loot_group_formation ; ?

As bonus:
You may add into [KillableSolar] section for example
base = li01_01_base
it will work

Seems to be addon may contain 4 parameters.
Example:

addon = SlowSmallYellow, HpRunningLight07, 1, mid ; <-- in the center of hp?
addon = SlowSmallYellow, HpRunningLight07, 1, high ; <-- higher?

```Not checked.

Guys, checked “inherit” at [ship] section.

This works:

[Ship]
nickname = pi_elite2
inherit = pi_elite
ship_class = 3
ids_name = 012021

Except when you click nav map - it gives CTD
So, inheriting ships i think no to critical and no reason to summon Adoxa

HeIIoween wrote:
Except when you click nav map - it gives CTD
So, inheriting ships i think no to critical and no reason to summon Adoxa

When I used inherit on ships it gave me some slight FPS drops and FL would stay running in the background after I would quit it normally, needing a force quit.

Ah forgot to say - i’ve tried multiplayer, not SP.

EDIT: Checked again - all works, no ctd, no background processes after quit.

[d]P.S. But DSAM does not support this ;([/d]

Checked solar:

[solar] ; <-- works
inherit = <nickname>; <-- fine</nickname> 

Concerting [effect]

lgt_color = 0, 0, 255 ;<-- for example blue
```Not tested yet.

Its Capt. Obvious research than unused feature, but…

[Gun]
...
DA_archetype = equipment\models\turret\weapons_platform_turret.cmp
...

[LOD]
obj = Root
LODranges = 0, 400

[LOD]
obj = barrel
LODranges = 0, 700  

must be

[Gun]
...
DA_archetype = equipment\models\turret\weapons_platform_turret.cmp
...

[LOD]
obj = Root
LODranges = 0, 400

[LOD]
obj = Guns ;<-- right way
LODranges = 0, 700  

So look at the model objects by HardCMP for example to know what object to put into [LOD] section