TO&E Fixes.... just a couple

[dpabrams]

Jim,

Check and note that the BMP Btl is missing HQ's and mortars and is only RUM11*3 (3x BMP Co's). Should be fixed in BOLD below (I think). ALSO not sure if the Independant Tank Btl (RUM7) belongs in this Rgt or not.

<TD/MRD Formations (84-)>

Tank Regiments <2
Tank Regiment (TD) RUM1 [name] RUM2, RUO1*3, RUM3, RUM7, RUM11*3 (RUM2, RUO1*3, RUQ1, RUM3, RUM7)

Tank Regiment (MRD) RUM1A [name] RUM2, RUP1*3, RUM3, RUM7, RUM11*3, RUT1 (RUM2, RUP1*3, RUQ1, RUM3, RUM7, RUT1)

[CapnDarwin]

Yep, cut and paste error. Fixed.

[dpabrams]

Jim,

I am learning that once the xls is changed it does not update in the scenario editor. It seems that scenarios access the xls at the time of creation and that is forever. Is this the case?

[CapnDarwin]

In the scenedit there is a function in the first menu to update scenario data. This will update platform data, but any formation changes only apply to new formations made. To change existing formations, you can use the XLS export/import tools and correct the formations and load them back into the scenario.

[dpabrams]

Can you or better yet me add to <Misc. Ground Units> a SPAA section with a Vulcan x2? I tried adding a USMGU20 and got errors.

[CapnDarwin]

Try this:

Screenshot 2023-11-18 123043.png (72.41 KiB) Viewed 895 times

[dpabrams]

Thank you, sir. I always wanted to break up those batteries!

[dpabrams]

Snuck in this too.

Self Propelled SAM Section USMGU21 %d SPSAM*2 Flak .. MANOAD

[dpabrams]

Please check the CBU-24 (HE), and RBK-500 (HE) values are missing for HEAT.

[CapnDarwin]

Those variants are HE only. There should be an anti-tank version for the CBUs.

[dpabrams]

JIm,

I worded that poorly, the CBU-24 (HE), and RBK-500 (HE) values are missing for HE. They are actually SA:2 AP:0 HEAT:0.

[CapnDarwin]

Okay, SA is the same as HE as it is the lots of metal down range value we use.

[dpabrams]

Jim,

I know the content and mod docs are pending BUT.... I am wanting to fill a gap in the <Infantry Division Formations (85-)> for SPA as there is no actual M109 units available prior to 1979. Under <Infantry Division Assets> there are >105mm Artillery Battery and >155mm Artillery Battery units available (side note these battalions have both US184 and US194 available in the same battalion). I corrected the >105mm Artillery Battery to have only the US184 105mm M101 available and fixed the >155mm Artillery Battery also.

So, I wanted to create a M109/M109A1/M109A2 units to fill the 1970-1978 gap. Was easy enough using the WG M109G as a start. I created US657 M109A1 as a unit and it cleared the Data Validation Tool. Then I did a battery in <Misc. Ground Units> (SPARTY*6, COMV, UTYT*6) BUT it does not show the US657 M109A1, only COMV, UTYT*6. I even listed the US657 instead of SPARTY, same result. I am thinking this has something to do with the Su Tag slots.

Ultimately, I would like to add M109's to the units and their shorter ranged 155's cannons as new WEAPTAG's.

I noted the M114.png appears to be an upgraded version with muzzle brake etc., that the US did not use opting for the M198 to replace the M114 instead, but I digress.

Sorry to be a pain.

[CapnDarwin]

The issue is the game is set for the 80s (80-89). Any items outside the 80 may not be shown depending on the date ranges of the data (in and out dates for platforms) and also the date set in the Scenario Editor.

[dpabrams]

Jim,

Roger that. I am just trying to figure out how to add units in the spreadsheet. I picked a SUtag that is unused and created "US657 M109A1" and set all the other columns and added US657 to formations BUT it never shows. I even used the slot for the US183 a M119 105mm which is unused and pasted in a M109A1 and still a no go.

[CapnDarwin]

Did you run the data validation tool on the file? That will show 95 percent of any data errors. Need MS Excel for it to run.

[dpabrams]

Yes sir, I have excel and I ran the tool and did not recieve any errors. I should note that I am using 22Sec's files. I am able to do a lot such as add and delete on the Integrated Weapons List and Composition ( Tags = 1A1/BR or RG name) for example. Just cannot seem to add units.

[CapnDarwin]

PM sent. Let me know. Thanks.

[CapnDarwin]

The data looks clean. My guess is the scenario editor data is greater than the Last Year date of 78 and the unit does not show.

[dpabrams]

Hmmmm, I have inserted a M109A1 between the M108 and the M109A2 and used both SUTag US657 and US658 set the SU type and Comp ID to SPARTY and set a date range 1970 to 1978 refreshed the disk in game and it does not show up. The M108 is listed 1964-1980 and it shows. In addition I have listed the SUTag specifically in the formations and as SPARTY and still does not show in game. I don't get it. Oh well, I can use the M109A2, give it an earlier date available and drop the ammo to 28 HE, same thing.

Thank you