Database Design & Discussion

I noticed the following submarines listed as being capable of "very deep" (below 600 meters) operations: Class: Depth per Combat Fleets of the World 15th Edition 1. SSBN Le Triomphant: 500 meters 2. SSN Barracuda: 400 meters 3. SSGN Oscar II/I: 500 meters 4. Akula 1: 520 meters (also probably Akula II); normal operating 400-450 meters Compares to "deep": 5. Virginia: 488 meters test depth 6. Seawolf: 594 meters test depth 7. Los Angeles: 450 meters May need to change the above subs in the database. Steven

File Name: HCWW-101110 File Submitter: CV32 File Submitted: 21 Mar 2008 File Updated: 10 Nov 2010 File Category: Databases Authors: Brad Leyte Game Version: HCE 2008.044 HCWW-101110 by Brad Leyte (replaces HCWW-101027). The HCWW (Harpoon Commander's Edition World Wars database) is a custom database for the World War I and World War II era. The stock HCE Battleset scenarios will NOT function with this database installed. The HCWW adheres to a policy of adding platforms but not deleting to retain backwards compatibility with all HCWW scenarios. Copyright @ 2008-2010, Brad Leyte. HCWW database content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution…

Now that the BattleSet Builder has been released, and in anticipation of ever greater things for HCE, I've put together a new database that focuses on the First and Second World Wars. The Harpoon Commander's Edition World Wars Database (HCWW) will initially focus on aircraft, ships, submarines and installations of the Second World War, and in due course, I hope to start adding select platforms from the First World War. A database for WWII in particular has long been a dream for HC players, and Rene Haar and Jan Masterson were the first to make it a reality last year with the release of their HC_WW2_DB. It is important to keep in mind the limitations of the curre…

File Name: HC_80to95_DB File Submitter: divefreak File Submitted: 21 Mar 2008 File Updated: 31 Dec 2010 File Category: Databases Authors: René Haar Game Version: HCE Tis is the former EURO_DB. The DB is no longer focused on GIUK/Atlantique Ocean/Mediteranean only, it covers the whole World except the Westpac Area due to Space Limitations (County Names). It is a worldwide DB for the period from around 1980-1995. The main difference to the in Game db is the changed philosophy for base structure. All long range weapons (SAM/SSM) are removed from Harbours/Airbases. So a Scen-Writer has to add mobile Units to replace the SAMs with improved design posibiliti…

File Name: HCDA-110606 File Submitter: CV32 File Submitted: 2 Mar 2008 File Updated: 6 Jun 2011 File Category: Databases Authors: Brad Leyte Game Version: HCE / Battleset Builder HCDA-110606 by Brad Leyte (replaces previous version HCDA-110225) The HCDA (Harpoon Commander's Edition Database 'Americas') is a custom database. The stock HCE scenarios for EC2003 and Westpac will NOT function with this database installed. Use the stock HCE 'commondb.rsr' to ensure platform pic compatibility. The HCDA adheres to a policy of adding platforms but not deleting to retain backwards compatibility with all HCDA scenarios. Copyright @ 2008-2011, Brad Leyte…

In anticipation of the soon to be released BattleSet Builder, in which HCE players will now be able to play scenarios across the entire globe, I've put together a new database that focuses on the 'Americas' - North, South and Central. The Harpoon Commander's Edition Database - Americas (HCDA) contains a wealth of new aircraft, ships, submarines and installations for the theater, as well as retaining and/or adapting many platforms from the official database of the Harpoon Commander's Edition simulation, the HCDB. This allows the fullest range of scenarios to be created with the BattleSet Builder tool, from Soviet/Cuban interventions in Central America and the Caribbe…

Hi this is the country summary for the 65to80db.. rCountrySummary.pdf

File Name: HC_65to80_DB File Submitter: divefreak File Submitted: 22 Feb 2008 File Updated: 27 Feb 2011 File Category: Databases Authors: René Haar Game Version: HCE Hi this is an attempt to create a db for the old times when missiles were not the most important weapon.... The last changes to HCE make this possible.... It is a derivate/follow on of the merged Euro and Atlantic DB, therefore it is covering 90% of the world´s navys So all scen designers are welcome to create scens for this db. Fixed some crashes with faulty Loadouts and mounts.... A little comment on the naming convention for all entries an (x) before the name mar…

I was looking over the loadouts for the F-22A Raptor in the default db, and noticed a few problems. First, the Intercept loadout is listed as 4 * AIM-120C5, 2 * AIM-120D, and 1 * AIM-9X. Should there not be TWO AIM-9X? Second, the GP loadout lists, among other things, 2 * GBU-31 (BLU-109) JDAM. GBU-31 is a 2000-lb bomb, whereas AFAIK, the F-22 is only capable of loading the smaller 1000-lb GBU-32. Finally, the GP-2 loadout lists the GBU-39/B SDB as having a damage rating of 40. The Small Diameter Bomb is a 250-lb class weapon which packs approximately 50 lbs of HE, which should give a damage rating of 4 or 5. One source for the F-22 is here: http://www.globalsecurity.…

I'm having trouble uploading a database to the site, it keeps timing out. I believe the files are within the size limit. Any ideas? I've tried from two different internet connections so I don't think the problem's at my end.

While doing some research for my db, i got mixed or messed up with the Israelian SAAR FAC. Too many types, to many variations, to many rebuilds/conversions.... :roll: 8) As a resume i got this here (correct me if i´m wrong) 1. there are 6 Basic Versions, SAAR (Storm) I (45m) (1967) (3Ships) SAAR II (45m) (1973) (3+3) SAAR I to III sharing the same HullSAAR III (45m) (1969) (6Ships) SAAR IV (58m) (1973) (8Ships) SAAR IV.5 (62m) (1980) (8Ships) SAAR V (85m) (1994) (3ships) 2. 3 Conversions, All SAAR I were converted to SAAR II (1973) some (3?) SAAR IV were converted to SAAR IV.5 (1993…

Is there a way to obtain Access 97, or another version of MS Access, as freeware? I do not have it and would like to be able to use the PE but do not feel like buying Access from Microsoft.

Japan: Type 93 Surface to Air Missile. http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/land/row/type-93.htm http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/wor...1-sam-specs.htm Type 88 SSM http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/wor...ype-88-pics.htm http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/wor...pe-88-specs.htm Type-87 self-propelled anti-aircraft machine-gun http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/wor...7-aaa-specs.htm Atago class destroyer [improved Kongo, 2 ships in service] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atago_class_destroyer Hyuga class DDH [1 is in service, or about to becommissioned] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyuga_class_h...opter_destroyer T…

HCDB-250724 (1980-2015 era) View File HCDB-150928 This is the latest release version of the HCDB (replacing the previous release version, HCDB-150621), the official database for Harpoon Commander's Edition. The HCE Battleset scenarios will function with this database installed. The HCDB adheres to a policy of adding platforms but not deleting to retain backwards compatibility with all HCDB scenarios. Unzip this file into your HCE main directory. It will overwrite your existing 'commondb.res' file. Copyright @ 2006-2015, Brad Leyte. HCDB database content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Wor…

With the addition of Westpac, a recreation of WWII in the Pacific would be on my wish list for HCE. What are the obstacles in creating a new database using Japanese, British and American platforms and loadouts? Is it even possible to do? Your comments, please. Regards, Terry

Hi, I've newly bought HCE, having previously owned HC97, so the Platform Editor is new to me (I'm also not really familiar with Microsoft Access so this may be a simple problem). I have opened the pfbuild2005 file and created several new installations. I exported the database and opened the scenario editor (with PE now closed). However, only one of my new airbases was visible in the 'create new base' menu. I'm not sure why this is. I deleted my new ones and started again, with a similar result (but this time only two new bases visible). Any ideas? All help is appreciated, thanks.

Checking out the SL-AMRAAM in the DB (Humvee-based AMRAAM SAM) and saw that it has the same range as the AIM-120C7. All the discussions I've seen on this system indicates that it has a much smaller range than the air-launched version and is inferior to Patriot range. DN

File Name: HCDB-070524 compatible with 2003.15 File Submitter: TonyE File Submitted: 27 Oct 2007 File Updated: 6 Jul 2009 File Category: Databases Authors: Brad Leyte Game Version: 2003.15 HCDB backfitted to earlier version of HC. Includes commondb.res that the game engine needs, and the pfData file to use with the PE. This may work with 2003.10 as well. Copyright @ 2009, Brad Leyte. HCDB database content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 Unported License. You may copy, distribute and transmit the HCDB and all or parts of its content, but not derivative works based on it without the express written pe…

File Name: HC_Atlantic_DB File Submitter: divefreak File Submitted: 16 Aug 2007 File Updated: 16 Mar 2008 File Category: Databases Authors: René Haar Game Version: No Information Atlantic_DB is focused on the Atlantique Ocean containing all American and African Countrys with a coastline on the Atlantic+Australia. And it features selected European Countrys including the former USSR and now Russia It is a regional DB for the period from around 1975-2005. It has the same philosophy for base structure, weapon and senor data/modells. No long range weapons (SAM/SSM) will be fitted to Harbours/Airbases. So a Scen-Writer has to add mobile Units to replace the SAM…

I'm trying to figure out how you get the RCS value for ships, aircraft, installations, ect ect. I know there's a formula out there to do it, but for life of me, I can't find it, and I've spent close to 2 hours trying to find it. Any help would be greatly appreciated.