Managing bases with ANW Scen-Editor

[Corry867]

I'm a prior Harp Classic player who recently purchased ANW. I've got myself updated on almost everything but feel like I'm really missing something when it comes to Bases when creating or edit scenarios with the editor. The documentation for the ScenEditor is really poor.

 

1. It appears there is no list of "most commonly used" bases, such as Keflavik or Kinloss in GUIK scenarios. Is this correct? I noticed that the Installations list just shows "file not supported".

 

2. I have successfully created bases for a starter GUIK map. However I don't see how to rename them from "BASE" to what they actually represent. How do you rename?

 

3. Is there a way to EXPORT base data from one scenario and IMPORT to another? Anytime I want to edit an original or someone else's scenario...adding the base is a throw away. I have to repeat the build process for the same base for each scenario.

 

It seems like bases presents a lot of throw away work and must be repeated again and again. I can't believe teh Scenario Editor in ANW would be this inefficient.

 

Would appreciate clarification and point out what I'm missing.

 

Corry867

[Herman]

1. It appears there is no list of "most commonly used" bases, such as Keflavik or Kinloss in GUIK scenarios. Is this correct? I noticed that the Installations list just shows "file not supported".

 

2. I have successfully created bases for a starter GUIK map. However I don't see how to rename them from "BASE" to what they actually represent. How do you rename?

 

3. Is there a way to EXPORT base data from one scenario and IMPORT to another? Anytime I want to edit an original or someone else's scenario...adding the base is a throw away. I have to repeat the build process for the same base for each scenario.

 

It seems like bases presents a lot of throw away work and must be repeated again and again. I can't believe teh Scenario Editor in ANW would be this inefficient.

Welcome aboard, shipmate.

 

I believe that you are using a database that does not support installations. Grab and install the Complete Harpoon ANW Library (Don't forget to switch over to the PlayersDB with the Database Manager function.)

 

Creating / inserting bases (installations) in ANW is not the same as in HCE. In HCE, you had all your bases pre-built for you along with their map coordinates. All you had to do was click and insert and they would automatically appear at the right place for you.

 

H3/ANW does it differently. All bases are built up one system/facility at a time. The Installations function is just the database editor's attempt to group a bunch of associated facilities together for your convenience. They are not exhaustive and do not include the map coordinates. (i.e. the installation appears wherever you click your mouse and not according to actual polar coordinates). Therefore, if there is a pre-built Installation named "Keflavik", it appears where you click your mouse and not automatically on Iceland.

 

You can re-name any facility/base/group by clicking on it and then using 7 (from the NumPad). A new window for re-naming should appear.

 

There is no way to "export" the data from one scenario and re-use it in another scenario. If you want to pre-make Installations, you have to take on the role of Database Editor and add them to the Installations table. It isn't impossible, but it is a lot of work. For example, you could lay out all the hangars, buildings, runways, etc. for Keflavik the same way I've done for installations and then we could add them to the PlayersDB. Then, the next time you want to insert Keflavik, the base/installation would appear exactly as you laid it out.

 

I hope that these explanations help and don't end up confusing you even more.

[Corry867]

Herman,

 

Thanks, I was using DB2000 but hadn't installed PlayersDB yet.

 

I was aware bases are built by the system, and the time it took to do so for the same base for each new scenario was driving me nuts.

 

I noticed on the Matrix forums for ANW, and during patch 3.9.4 install, that there are some new OPT files installed, however one I don't see in my game folder is NoSubSpeedResume or something like that. A top-level folder search came up with zilch.

 

Can you tell me what method is required to add base configurations to the DB? Is it the Reimer Database Editor?

 

Last question...I've tried to register multiple times on the Matrix site so I can join the forums and online chat...but my confirmation e-mails never arrive. Not showing up in my junk mail...just not arriving.

 

Any suggestions?

 

Thanks,

 

Corry

[Herman]

I was aware bases are built by the system, and the time it took to do so for the same base for each new scenario was driving me nuts.

 

I noticed on the Matrix forums for ANW, and during patch 3.9.4 install, that there are some new OPT files installed, however one I don't see in my game folder is NoSubSpeedResume or something like that. A top-level folder search came up with zilch.

 

Can you tell me what method is required to add base configurations to the DB? Is it the Reimer Database Editor?

 

Last question...I've tried to register multiple times on the Matrix site so I can join the forums and online chat...but my confirmation e-mails never arrive. Not showing up in my junk mail...just not arriving.

The new *.OPT files should be in your C:/ANW folder/Options folder. Check in Disabled sub-folder, too. If you still can't find it, just re-install and you should be fine. The 394 patch installs NoSubSpeedResumption.opt just fine for me.

 

Check your Matrix PMs. I've sent you a copy of old H3 Reimer editor. Once you import the PlayersDB into the Reimer editor, look under the "Installations Table" and you should see how easy it is to create a new Installation / pre-formed base. However, there are some logistic problems associated. It might be simpler to discuss it over online chat if you are able to meet up MSN, Yahoo, or IRC. I can also talk you through the process for creating Installations.

 

Looks like you have managed to get onto Matrix forum. I use my hotmail account with no problem. I guess it doesn't matter what e-mail address you used so long as it worked.