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You can add new magazines to any ship, sub or facility using an INI config fil. This is basically a script that can apply various mods to the units in the scenario without having to edit the database.

To rebuild a scenario using an INI file you first need to make an INI template file. Go to Editor -> SBR -> Generate Template. This will generate a template file listing all units in the simulator. If you have manually altered magazines, mounts, etc, in the scenario editor, go to Editor -> SBR -> Generate Delta Template to only export the diff between the scenario setup and the database.

Then edit the exported INI file by opening it in Notepad. When you open the file it contains an entry for all platforms in the scenario. Delete everything except the unit you want to edit, like this:

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<ScenarioUnits>
<Unit_a25be2bd-d06f-4162-959b-b3d7ccc1e5ff>
<!--LCS 1 Freedom (LCS 1 Freedom [1839])-->
</Unit_a25be2bd-d06f-4162-959b-b3d7ccc1e5ff>
</ScenarioUnits>

Note that 'Unit_a25be2bd-d06f-4162-959b-b3d7ccc1e5ff' is the unique identifier for the LCS 1 in the test scenario that I've used on this end. It will be different on your end. The line '<!--LCS 1 Freedom (LCS 1 Freedom [1839])-->' is a comment and can be altered as you see fit. It is good practice to always add comments for all lines in the INI.

Then add a 'Add Magazine' line, like this:

<MagAdd_240 /><!--Torpedo Magazine [Internal Tubes] -- USN, 2005-->

The above line will add Magazine #240 to the ship. I've also added a comment for future reference.

The full file look like this:

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<ScenarioUnits>
<Unit_a25be2bd-d06f-4162-959b-b3d7ccc1e5ff>
<!--LCS 1 Freedom (LCS 1 Freedom [1839])-->
<MagAdd_240 /><!-- Torpedo Magazine Internal Tubes, USN 2005 -->
</Unit_a25be2bd-d06f-4162-959b-b3d7ccc1e5ff>
</ScenarioUnits>

Then go to Editor -> SBR -> Apply SBR to apply the changes. Open the Magazines window for the LCS and check that the magazine has been added.

Magazine with ID# 240 adds 8 Mk54s. If you want 18 torps used ID# 244, and for 30 torps use ID# 246.

Neat, huh

emsoy
INI Config file commands are:

Add mount, ID# 434 used as an example. Note that Coverage has to be added as well, either each segment of a limited arc, or a full 360 deg arc:

<MountAdd_434>
<!--CADS-N-1 [3M87 Kortik]-->
<Cov>
Alternative 1:<Seg>PMA1,PMA2,PMF1,PMF2,PS1,PS2,PB1,PB2</Seg>
Alternative 2:<Seg>360</Seg>
</Cov>
</MountAdd_434>

Add magazine, ID# 240 used as an example:

<MagAdd_240 /><!-- Torpedo Magazine Internal Tubes, USN 2005 -->

Add sensor, ID# 4 used as an example. Note that Coverage has to be added as well, both search coverage and illumination/target tracking coverage (the two coverages have been given different arcs for illustration purposes):

<SensorAdd_4>
<!--Toad Stool [RBP-2]-->
<Cov>
<Seg>360</Seg>
</Cov>
<Cov_Ill>
<Seg>PMA1,PMA2,PMF1,PMF2,PS1,PS2,</Seg>
</Cov_Ill>
</SensorAdd_4>

Add comm link (typically missile guidance link), ID# 3 used as an example:

<CommAdd_3 /><!--SA-10 Missile Datalink-->

Delete mount, mag, sensor and comm link, item #3 on the unit used as an example, with ID#222 (a ship may carry several instances of a given mount/mag/etc, so have to specify exactly which one to remove):

<MountRemove_3_222 />
<MagRemove_3_222 />
<SensorRemove_3_222 />
<CommRemove_3_222 />

Edit, add and remove weapon record on mount, in mount magazines or in magazines. In this case mount #3 on the ship, which has ID# 552 and is a Sea Sparrow mount (as per comment). Also note that we're playing around with the mount magazine a bit:

<Mount_3_552><!--Mk29 Sea Sparrow-->
<WeaponRecAdd_5188 /><!--RIM-8J Talos-->
<WeaponRecAdd_1557 /><!--RUM-139A VLA [Mk46 Mod 5]-->
<WeaponRecAdd_2626 /><!--Roland 3-->
<WeaponRecAdd_944 /><!--RUR-5A Mod 3 ASROC RTD [10kT Nuclear DC]-->
<WeaponEdit_1687_2 /><!--RIM-7M Sea Sparrow-->
<WeaponEdit_885_22 /><!--RIM-8J Talos-->
<WeaponEdit_1643_77 /><!--RUR-5A Mod 3 ASROC RTD [10kT Nuclear DC]-->
<WeaponRemove_233 /><!--Mk182 SRBOC Chaff [Seduction]-->
<MountMag>
<WeaponRecAdd_5188 /><!--RIM-8J Talos-->
<WeaponRecAdd_154 /><!--RUM-139C VLA [Mk54]-->
<WeaponRecAdd_4015 /><!--S-8KO 80mm Rocket-->
<WeaponRecAdd_2765 /><!--SAM-3 Kin-SAM [Type 93]-->
<WeaponEdit_885_3 /><!--RIM-8J Talos-->
<WeaponEdit_1193_88 /><!--SAM-3 Kin-SAM [Type 93]-->
<WeaponRemove_233 /><!--Mk182 SRBOC Chaff [Seduction]-->
</MountMag>
</Mount_3_552>

<Mag_1_717><!--Mk36 SRBOC-->
<WeaponRecAdd_2541 /><!--Generic Chaff Salvo [5x Cartridges]-->
<WeaponRecAdd_5188 /><!--RIM-8J Talos-->
<WeaponRecAdd_154 /><!--RUM-139C VLA [Mk54]-->
<WeaponRecAdd_4015 /><!--S-8KO 80mm Rocket-->
<WeaponRecAdd_2765 /><!--SAM-3 Kin-SAM [Type 93]-->
<WeaponEdit_232_222 /><!--Mk182 SRBOC Chaff [Seduction]-->
<WeaponEdit_885_3 /><!--RIM-8J Talos-->
<WeaponEdit_1193_88 /><!--SAM-3 Kin-SAM [Type 93]-->
<WeaponRemove_233 /><!--Mk182 SRBOC Chaff [Seduction]-->
</Mag_1_717>

ORIGINAL: mikmyk

You can add and delete weapons, mounts, records and sensors from within the game already. Add magazine is on our list.
thanks!

Mike

ORIGINAL: mikmyk

You can add and delete weapons, mounts, records and sensors from within the game already. Add magazine is on our list.
thanks!

Mike

ORIGINAL: orca

I know someone posted a link with the datalink id's. I searched but can't seem to find it. Does anyone know that link?

ORIGINAL: VistaJohn

...Can you export and import these to a file for use in other scns? Thanks for a great game! It goes where I always wanted Harpoon to go. The changes in the last update really fixed the things I found frustrating with air operations[:)].
In Reply to mikmyk