GunnDawg Posted July 13, 2012 Posted July 13, 2012 I am given coordinates from JTAC but they always seem to be like 800 miles away. Someone mentioned to me because its 37T coords hes giving you instead of 38T. However I have no clue how to change it. The display says "[]38T WG84" so I am assuming its on 38T instead of 37T. How do I correct this so I can input 37T coords?
Grimes Posted July 13, 2012 Posted July 13, 2012 Type in "37T" and press the OSB corresponding to "[] 38T". I think you have to retype in the coordinates for your target whenever you change the grid used. The reason happens is the default grid is based on where the aircraft starts on the map. The dividing line is somewhere near the coast off of Batumi. Someone had a nice picture showing specifically where the dividing line was at, but I don't know where the image is. The right man in the wrong place makes all the difference in the world. Current Projects: Grayflag Server, Scripting Wiki Useful Links: Mission Scripting Tools MIST-(GitHub) MIST-(Thread) SLMOD, Wiki wishlist, Mission Editing Wiki!, Mission Building Forum
GunnDawg Posted July 13, 2012 Author Posted July 13, 2012 When I type 37T and try to input it next to [] 38T I get an input error in the scratch pad.
Harzach Posted July 13, 2012 Posted July 13, 2012 You can change it on the CDU Waypoint page, the same way you enter the coords. Enter "37T" on the UFC/CDU and select OBS17 on the right MFCD. *edit* - sniped. As for the error message, just clear the scratch pad before entering your data.
GunnDawg Posted July 13, 2012 Author Posted July 13, 2012 I have tried clearing it before entering 37T but still get an error. I will try again I suppose.
FreeFall Posted July 13, 2012 Posted July 13, 2012 Someone had a nice picture showing specifically where the dividing line was at, but I don't know where the image is. http://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=1460237&postcount=7
GunnDawg Posted July 13, 2012 Author Posted July 13, 2012 Appreciate the link however my problem is being able to change from 38T to 37T. Whenever I try to punch it into the CDU I get an input error.
Eddie Posted July 13, 2012 Posted July 13, 2012 Post a track, that way we'll be able to see what you're doing wrong and advise accordingly.
GunnDawg Posted July 13, 2012 Author Posted July 13, 2012 Under what directory will I find the multiplayer tracks?
Grimes Posted July 14, 2012 Posted July 14, 2012 X:\Users\login name\Saved Games\DCS\Tracks\Multiplayer The right man in the wrong place makes all the difference in the world. Current Projects: Grayflag Server, Scripting Wiki Useful Links: Mission Scripting Tools MIST-(GitHub) MIST-(Thread) SLMOD, Wiki wishlist, Mission Editing Wiki!, Mission Building Forum
GunnDawg Posted July 14, 2012 Author Posted July 14, 2012 (edited) Well for whatever reason it managed to switch over to 37T this time. However it seemed to throw my waypoints off on my TAD, and also couldnt get the MAV to slew to the SPI. I marked the SPI on the red marker given by JTAC with TMS FWD Long, then tried to slave the MAV using China FWD Long but it would not. And for some reason the wedding cake was on my aircraft for the majority of the flight! Anyways here is the track. I would appreciate any feedback and help. I feel like I am pretty close to being able to mark points with SPI and get on target but this one really threw me off :( EDIT: Also, how are you supposed to know if ur target zone is in 37T or 38T when in the middle of a mission? I have the map that shows the divide but I wouldnt know in mid flight what side of that line I am on. Download to track: http://s000.tinyupload.com/index.php?file_id=80119531901788629274 Edited July 14, 2012 by GunnDawg
Harzach Posted July 14, 2012 Posted July 14, 2012 EDIT: Also, how are you supposed to know if ur target zone is in 37T or 38T when in the middle of a mission? I have the map that shows the divide but I wouldnt know in mid flight what side of that line I am on. Depending upon how much information is supplied in the briefing, you can usually get a pretty good idea of where your targets will be ahead of time. At the very least, when JTAC is asking you to strike a target 800KM away, you'll know to try the other zone!
GunnDawg Posted July 14, 2012 Author Posted July 14, 2012 Depending upon how much information is supplied in the briefing, you can usually get a pretty good idea of where your targets will be ahead of time. At the very least, when JTAC is asking you to strike a target 800KM away, you'll know to try the other zone! If I plug in the waypoint and give it the name JTAC and find out its in the wrong grid. Can I re enter the coords into the right grid and overwrite the original JTAC point I made? Also are there any updated mods that allow for JTAC to give you the 37T or 38T info?
Revelation Posted July 16, 2012 Posted July 16, 2012 GunnDawg, a couple of things for you. Yes you can overwrite coordinates for an existing point. You can always look at the map and find out what coordinates the JTAC is at and use that plus the digits he gives you to determine what to put into the CDU. Win 10 Pro 64Bit | 49" UWHD AOC 5120x1440p | AMD 5900x | 64Gb DDR4 | RX 6900XT
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