Peter22 Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 well - {0, 150/255, 0, 255/255}.. will only handle the intensity of green. What you have done with your edit: {0, 150/255, 0, 255/255} you have reduced 100% green of the HUD to ~58%. So it only got lighter/less intense. - so it is no big surprise that you have still the same colour (but less intense) Reminder: #39 to get a significant change in colour you have to use all "vales" - means: Change also Red and Blue. Example: {100/255, 150/255, 100/255, 255/255} Hummm Ill try that...let u know My Rig:I7 4790K OC to 4.5 GHz .Memory ram 16GB 64 Bit MOB Asus Maximus hero VII Nvidia NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 T Asus Monitor 4K at 3840x2160 Windos 10 64-bit on SDD 500 and DCS on separate SSD drive. Thrustmaster Hotas Warthog CH pro pedals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter22 Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 Nahhhh same thing...no changes at all..I think Ill give up.... My Rig:I7 4790K OC to 4.5 GHz .Memory ram 16GB 64 Bit MOB Asus Maximus hero VII Nvidia NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 T Asus Monitor 4K at 3840x2160 Windos 10 64-bit on SDD 500 and DCS on separate SSD drive. Thrustmaster Hotas Warthog CH pro pedals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ED Team Olgerd Posted October 16, 2012 ED Team Share Posted October 16, 2012 Nahhhh same thing...no changes at all..I think Ill give up.... I just have tried it by myself, and have found it working - color does change. As I said you before you need a graphical editor (Windows Paint will perfectly fit for this task) to determine RGB components, because an editor will give you an instant visual feedback on what you get. Use color pick tool in an editor. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] К чему стадам дары свободы? Их должно резать или стричь. Наследство их из рода в роды Ярмо с гремушками да бич. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter22 Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 I just have tried it by myself, and have found it working - color does change. As I said you before you need a graphical editor (Windows Paint will perfectly fit for this task) to determine RGB components, because an editor will give you an instant visual feedback on what you get. Use color pick tool in an editor. Olgerd ..this is the path?: \Scripts\Aircrafts\A-10C\Cockpit\HUD\Indicator\HUD_init.lua ??? what values you used? I just want to trie exactly the same way u did so I can have idea..using paint, I like this screen shot setting...the thing is make it work..all in all I just want a more solid dark green so wen I am in day 12 am mission never lose my hud information pointing at white/light scenario My Rig:I7 4790K OC to 4.5 GHz .Memory ram 16GB 64 Bit MOB Asus Maximus hero VII Nvidia NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 T Asus Monitor 4K at 3840x2160 Windos 10 64-bit on SDD 500 and DCS on separate SSD drive. Thrustmaster Hotas Warthog CH pro pedals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmokeyTheLung Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 Did you use notepad++ to edit? Did you save the file after you edited? (Usually you have to remove the file from the DCS directory to your desktop [or anywhere else] in order to be able to save) System specifications: Computer, joystick, DCS world, Beer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter22 Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 (edited) Did you use notepad++ to edit? Did you save the file after you edited? (Usually you have to remove the file from the DCS directory to your desktop [or anywhere else] in order to be able to save) Oh no I dint do that I have windos 7 and after saving and reopen again the values change were there ...I use notepad++... but change and save right there....sorry my ignorance....never dealing with this before....:( Edited October 16, 2012 by Peter22 My Rig:I7 4790K OC to 4.5 GHz .Memory ram 16GB 64 Bit MOB Asus Maximus hero VII Nvidia NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 T Asus Monitor 4K at 3840x2160 Windos 10 64-bit on SDD 500 and DCS on separate SSD drive. Thrustmaster Hotas Warthog CH pro pedals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmokeyTheLung Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 If the values stayed the same when you edited (then closed the file and re-opened)than you probably don't have to worry about what I suggested. System specifications: Computer, joystick, DCS world, Beer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter22 Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 If the values stayed the same when you edited (then closed the file and re-opened)than you probably don't have to worry about what I suggested. ok well that I did....however I got no changes in the hud green color My Rig:I7 4790K OC to 4.5 GHz .Memory ram 16GB 64 Bit MOB Asus Maximus hero VII Nvidia NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 T Asus Monitor 4K at 3840x2160 Windos 10 64-bit on SDD 500 and DCS on separate SSD drive. Thrustmaster Hotas Warthog CH pro pedals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmokeyTheLung Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 Bummer. Although I have no interest in the mod, I'll give a shot tonight and report back System specifications: Computer, joystick, DCS world, Beer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter22 Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Bummer. Although I have no interest in the mod, I'll give a shot tonight and report back that will be nice My Rig:I7 4790K OC to 4.5 GHz .Memory ram 16GB 64 Bit MOB Asus Maximus hero VII Nvidia NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 T Asus Monitor 4K at 3840x2160 Windos 10 64-bit on SDD 500 and DCS on separate SSD drive. Thrustmaster Hotas Warthog CH pro pedals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmokeyTheLung Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Peter, Works as described by Olgerd. System specifications: Computer, joystick, DCS world, Beer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmokeyTheLung Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Search for HUD_init in your DCS world directory and copy the file to your desktop. Edit the values with notepad++ These are the values I used for the above screenshot day_color = {44/255, 60/255, 199/255, 255/255} night_color = {44/255, 60/255, 199/255, 255/255} Save the file and place the original one somewhere as a backup. Put your newly edited file in the folder and you're good to go System specifications: Computer, joystick, DCS world, Beer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter22 Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Search for HUD_init in your DCS world directory and copy the file to your desktop. Edit the values with notepad++ These are the values I used for the above screenshot day_color = {44/255, 60/255, 199/255, 255/255} night_color = {44/255, 60/255, 199/255, 255/255} Save the file and place the original one somewhere as a backup. Put your newly edited file in the folder and you're good to go Thank you smokey I will do it exactly as u say..I guess i was missing to get the hud file somewere else to edit..and save...I let u guys know tonight :thumbup: My Rig:I7 4790K OC to 4.5 GHz .Memory ram 16GB 64 Bit MOB Asus Maximus hero VII Nvidia NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 T Asus Monitor 4K at 3840x2160 Windos 10 64-bit on SDD 500 and DCS on separate SSD drive. Thrustmaster Hotas Warthog CH pro pedals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterP Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 ..all in all I just want a more solid dark green so wen I am in day 12 am mission never lose my hud information pointing at white/light scenario I hate to repeat myself: Some physics: Getting a coloured light (RGB) darker without to reduce intensity (transparency) = Not possible - In Real life and also in the Sim. The HUD is working as in RL and fine in the Sim (I had the opportunity to use a HUD twice in RL) - it can only be clearly visible as long the lightning of the background is not brighter as the HUD. IMHO, you really should visit a colour/brightness calibration wizard that is buried somewhere in your GPU properties. What you want to do (a more solid dark green) is not possible! - in RL and in the Sim with the HUD. Here is a picture to help your imagination: Q: How are you able to project the colour Black with a projector? A: You don't put any light on the parts that should be Black. - and it will only appear black as long the background is also black. So: Getting the Green HUD darker to "dark Green" is not working - doesn't mater how long you try. -Point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmokeyTheLung Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Let the guy dream lol. ...In all seriousness you're absolutely right PeterP. After having played around with the settings I Will say that the guy might find something a little more pleasing to his eye. Definitely won't be darker, but I do believe a few of the values I input were (appear) brighter That screenshot I posted not being one of them... Pure white is surprisingly bright System specifications: Computer, joystick, DCS world, Beer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter22 Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Let the guy dream lol. ...In all seriousness you're absolutely right PeterP. After having played around with the settings I Will say that the guy might find something a little more pleasing to his eye. Definitely won't be darker, but I do believe a few of the values I input were (appear) brighter That screenshot I posted not being one of them... Pure white is surprisingly bright "After having played around with the settings I Will say that the guy might find something a little more pleasing to his eye" This is what is all this about.... Thank you guys for u time...definitelly, I will set the most convinience for me ...for sure NOT the default green :thumbup: My Rig:I7 4790K OC to 4.5 GHz .Memory ram 16GB 64 Bit MOB Asus Maximus hero VII Nvidia NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 T Asus Monitor 4K at 3840x2160 Windos 10 64-bit on SDD 500 and DCS on separate SSD drive. Thrustmaster Hotas Warthog CH pro pedals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheap charlie Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 well I have been struggling with faded green and have spend days trying to find a solution as I doubt that real pilots have to "suck it up" ,if they can put cameras in mavs then they surely would have a descent readable hud set up! However somebody mentioned here that it could be a pC problem and it occurred to me to right click my screen and check my Nvidea settings and surprise, the Gamma setting was way to far to the right and adjustment and back to a crisp strong green again :-) I would check your card settings before adjusting the hud numbers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookie Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 (edited) I doubt that real pilots have to "suck it up" They do have to suck it up, believe it or not. This is first-hand knowledge I am speaking of here. Real HUDs can be incredibly hard to read in certain conditions. Should you ever get the chance (maybe at an airshow or some such) try to look through a HUD yourself, should be easy enough to switch it on real quick by the person attending the particular aircraft. Edited October 19, 2012 by Cookie - Two miles of road lead nowhere, two miles of runway lead everywhere - Click here for system specs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheap charlie Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 well I was having trouble reading mine in every condition. I mean if your flying straight and level in clear weather I shouldn't have to have the hud zoomed to meet my eyeballs ! I get your point though regarding certain situations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheap charlie Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Peter, Works as described by Olgerd. Thanks for sharing this. So far so good it defiantly stands out better against the green scenery and is crisp against sky textures as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sobek Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Thanks for sharing this. So far so good it defiantly stands out better against the green scenery and is crisp against sky textures as well Interesting, that stands out far less to me than the green HUD. Do you have a color blindness/deficiency condition? Good, fast, cheap. Choose any two. Come let's eat grandpa! Use punctuation, save lives! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheap charlie Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Have had many tests holding my CPL. No problems unless I have a change in the last 10 years. How about you do you get yours tested? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmokeyTheLung Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Those were the first values I entered randomly... I personally think the green is far more visible, I just needed to post an example to show that it worked. Try: 255/255 255/255 255/255 255/255 That'll make the HUD bright white. From the small amount if testing I did this seemed the brightest and most visible to me System specifications: Computer, joystick, DCS world, Beer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookie Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Interesting, that stands out far less to me than the green HUD. Same here. My standard HUD is much more readable than the purple one shown in the pic. EDIT: And just for the record, my eyes get checked annually as well, it´s necessary if I wanna keep my job. ;) - Two miles of road lead nowhere, two miles of runway lead everywhere - Click here for system specs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheap charlie Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Holy crap, I can see the white text from across the room Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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