Hud color

[Olgerd]

Hey Olger..lest put example here all I want is make the day green color hud more intense so I can differentiate when weather or other elements in day time are not helping me to see my hud information....

this is all I see in the last line day_color = {0, 255/255, 0, 255/255} should I increase this values to day_color = {0, 260/255, 0,255/260} ...Something like that and give it a try?.....

:doh:

Maximun values for green (paint) are 255...Ill tried 300 and doesnt work...

the first three values are hue,sat,lum and them red green and blue?

 

{0, 260/255, 0,255/260} -> {R/255, G/255, B/255, A/255}. 0/255 is equivalent to 0, thus zeroes at the first, and third places in the table.

You should change only R, G, B.

Edited October 12, 2012 by Olgerd

[Peter22]

{0, 260/255, 0,255/260} -> {R/255, G/255, B/255, A/255}. 0/255 is equvivalent to 0, thus zeroes at the first, and third places in the table.

You should change only R, G, B.

 

I just want to change day color ...what it will be a good convination? to set up green on 150...really dark...:doh:????

[Olgerd]

I just want to change day color ...what it will be a good convination? to set up green on 150...really dark...:doh:????

 

Sorry I don't know numbers. You should try it by yourself to see what values will make it more visible.

[Peter22]

Sorry I don't know numbers. You should try it by yourself to see what values will make it more visible.

Ok I will....I ll let you know...I am sure there are some more people that need to reset this values ..specially the day time hud

Hey thank you very much..:thumbup:

[Peter22]

Hey Olgert...this is default day_color = {0, 255/255, 0, 255/255}

I replace for

 

day_color = {0, 150/150, 0, 150/150}

 

Absolutely nothing happens...same green color....everything just the same :cry:

[CmdrMoros]

You may permanently redefine HUD color in \Scripts\Aircrafts\A-10C\Cockpit\materials.lua

 

The line 'materials["HUD_IND_GREEN"] = {0, 255, 0, 255} ' defines RGBA (A stands for alpha) components for day mode HUD symbology.

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Hi, I tried this this and the color still stays green. I redefined it to:

["HUD_IND_GREEN"] = {255, 0, 0, 255}

 

 

Should I change the text 'GREEN' to 'RED'? Thanks

[xxJohnxx]

BTW: It is possible to increase/decrease the contrast of the HUD during the flight...

[sobek]

BTW: It is possible to increase/decrease the contrast of the HUD during the flight...

 

Yes, there is a rocker switch on the UFC.

[FreeFall]

Yes, there is a rocker switch on the UFC.

 

Yes. The INTEN-rocker. For example, while landing, it is easier to see the runway if you decrease the intensity of HUD.

 

BTW, with Night Vision Goggles I always use the green DAY-mode. Looks much better than the amber NIGHT-mode.

[Peter22]

Yes. The INTEN-rocker. For example, while landing, it is easier to see the runway if you decrease the intensity of HUD.

 

BTW, with Night Vision Goggles I always use the green DAY-mode. Looks much better than the amber NIGHT-mode.

Well I am maybe little annoying over this issue guys but here is a screen shot so you can tell me if we need more intensity on green or not..yes I hit the INTEN switch but this is maximum value....using goggles at day time is not the solution however a good idea..

thanks

 

[FreeFall]

Well I am maybe little annoying over this issue guys but here is a screen shot so you can tell me if we need more intensity on green or not..

 

The green HUD in your screen capture actually looks a bit faded. But, on the other hand, I think I have never felt any need to increase the HUD intensity with INTEN-rocker. I have only decreased the intensity (for example while landing, as I already mentioned before).

[Peter22]

The green HUD in your screen capture actually looks a bit faded. But, on the other hand, I think I have never felt any need to increase the HUD intensity with INTEN-rocker. I have only decreased the intensity (for example while landing, as I already mentioned before).

 

i am begining to think that maybe has something to do with my monitor since nobody else experience the same problem

[Skitter]

I have a problem with HUD color when flying by snowy mountains or clouds. Neither amber or green works then.

Dark green would probably work. Anybody knows how it is in the real A-10C ?

[PeterP]

Some physics:

Getting a coloured light (RGB) darker without to reduce intensity (transparency) = Not possible - In Real life and also in the Sim.

 

EDIT:

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.

Edited October 15, 2012 by PeterP

[FreeFall]

I have a problem with HUD color when flying by snowy mountains or clouds.

 

I actually noticed (from Peter22's capture) that the snowy mountains were the background. Maybe I won't see snowy mountains so often, but clouds are pretty much around all the time. Still haven't had the feeling of insufficient HUD intensity. Or maybe I monitor the gauges if I cannot see the HUD? Cannot be sure.

[Cookie]

Anybody knows how it is in the real A-10C ?

The real pilots sucks it up and lives with it. All he can do is switch between night and day and play around with the INTEN toggle at the UFC.

[Skitter]

In that case, I'm going to keep it real :-D

[Olgerd]

Hey Olgert...this is default day_color = {0, 255/255, 0, 255/255}

I replace for

 

day_color = {0, 150/150, 0, 150/150}

 

Absolutely nothing happens...same green color....everything just the same :cry:

 

It should look like this: day_color = {0, 150/255, 0, 255/255}. Don't change the last one "255/255". It is alpha value, and it is not what you need (if you wanna change just color).

[Peter22]

It should look like this: day_color = {0, 150/255, 0, 255/255}. Don't change the last one "255/255". It is alpha value, and it is not what you need (if you wanna change just color).

 

Thanks Olger I will try that today ..However, did you tried? I think I did and nothing happens but I will give a try today...

Edited October 15, 2012 by Peter22

[PeterP]

Thanks Olger I will try that today :thumbup:..However, did you tryed? I think I did nd nothing happends but I will give a try today...

 

Peter,

Olgerd is part of the DCS developer team.

- I bet he "tries" all day long - and only post here if he really knew that it will work.

:)

[Peter22]

It should look like this: day_color = {0, 150/255, 0, 255/255}. Don't change the last one "255/255". It is alpha value, and it is not what you need (if you wanna change just color).

 

Ok I fallowed this path \Scripts\Aircrafts\A-10C\Cockpit\HUD\Indicator\HUD_init.lua

replacing day color to day_color = {0, 150/255, 0, 255/255}..and nothing happens....:( light green still the same,,,,but thank you Olgerd for you support anyway.

Peter22

[PeterP]

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}

Edited October 15, 2012 by PeterP

[Peter22]

Ok I fallowed this path \Scripts\Aircrafts\A-10C\Cockpit\HUD\Indicator\HUD_init.lua

replacing day color to day_color = {0, 150/255, 0, 255/255}..and nothing happens....:( light green still the same,,,,but thank you Olgerd for you support anyway.

Peter22

 

I change the mission time to 6 pm and looks that this 150/255 works better during night time...switch to day green and notice the nice green I got....I am not sure if has anything to do with the 150/255... but I like it..:)

[Corrigan]

Pointing at a bright cloud during daylight I can't see a single thing on the HUD. I imagine it's the same in the real aircraft, though.

This is with HDR warm.

[Peter22]

Pointing at a bright cloud during daylight I can't see a single thing on the HUD. I imagine it's the same in the real aircraft, though.

This is with HDR warm.

Yeap I have HDR warm also....every mission starting at 12 pointing at bright cloud is just very difficult