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CSL UI Mod V1
« on: 12 May 2007, 12:26:22 »
*** Updated V1.2 ***

This mod, in a nutshell, makes various in game UI elements more visible.

     First, It replaces many of the BIS style white text on transparent light
     grey backgrounds with white text on either black, red, green, blue,
     transparent black, transparent red, transparent blue or transparent green
     backgrounds.  This makes the information much more legible when looking at
     something bright or white. For example, the sun, a white building, the
     in game map, etc.  This look should seem familiar to OFP players.

     Second, it moves the map scale indicator to the lower right corner of the
     map, instead of the upper right.  The prevents if from interfereing with
     the command menu like it used to.

     Third, it enlarges the compass in order that it is actually legible.

     Fourth, it modifies the GPS device to be less obtrusive.  It removes the
     frame and moves it to the bottom right corner between the squad status bar
     and action menu.

     Finally, it enables the following information for all vehicles that did
     not have it before:
          Speed (KPH)
          Fuel
          Armor
          Weapon

     This mod does not overwrite any BIS files, and works via a modfolder.

     This mod is completely modular, and any part of it can be disabled
     easilly.
     
Screens:
     
     Full Size - After Full Size - Before

     
     Full Size - After Full Size - Before

     
     Full Size - After Full Size - Before

     
     Full Size - After Full Size - Before

Colors:
     Black
     Blue
     Green
     Red
     Semi-transparent Black
     Semi-transparent Blue
     Semi-transparent Green
     Semi-transparent Red

Compatibility:
     The mod itself has only been tested on V1.08.  It should work on
     any other version.  However,  If BIS makes heavy alterations to UI.pbo in
     some future patch, the mod may break.  This case is honestly unlikely.

     The is compatible with FDF sounds and will be compatible with any and all
     mods with my name attached unless otherwise noted.  For compatibility with
     other mods, you'll just have to try it and see.  Basically, only other UI
     mods that change the look of practically everything will likely have a
     problem.

Multiplayer:
     Should work fine as it's purely client side, although it may give a cheat
     notice if the server doesn't have it as well.

Home Page:
    http://colonelsanderslite.armaholic.eu/addons/CSL_UI_Mod/index.html

Hosting:
    You can host this anywhere you want, but if you let me know via PM on the
    BIS forums, I'll add a link in the download thread and let you know if I
    patch it.  I'd also prefer if you included a link back to this thread, as
    this is where I'll be posting updates, answering questions etc.

Notes:
     If you're using this mod and build a mission, the mission will not require
     it to be installed by the end user.

     This mod does not overwrite any BIS files.

Installation:
     1: Browse to your arma directory (wherever arma.exe is located).

     2: Unzip the contents of this zip file to your arma directory. Be sure to
     keep folder structures intact.

     3: Create a new shortcut to arma, or modify your existing shortcut.

     4: In the target box, add -mod=@CSL_UI_MOD

     If you already have a mod, running using the mod switch, seperate your mod
     options with a semi colon.  Do no use multiple -mod commands.  For
     example:
     -mod=@FDF_Sounds;@CSL_UI_MOD

     Your target line should look something like this, depending on the options
     you have enabled:
     C:\games\arma\arma.exe -nosplash -mod=@FDF_Sounds;@CSL_UI_MOD

     5: Optionally, change the color the mod will use.  It defaults to solid
     black, but has several color options.

     To do this:

     Move CSL_UI_MOD_BLACK_SOLID.pbo and CSL_UI_MOD_BLACK_SOLID.pbo.CSL.bisign from C:\YourArmaDirectory\@CSL_UI_MOD\Addons\ to C:\YourArmaDirectory\@CSL_UI_MOD\Addons\disabled\

     Then, move the color of your choice along with the matching bisign file from C:\YourArmaDirectory\@CSL_UI_MOD\Addons\disabled\ into C:\YourArmaDirectory\@CSL_UI_MOD\Addons\

     The PBOs are named after what color they are.

     If you attempt to use more than one PBO at a time, it will cause an error.

Version History:
V1.2:
     Added GPS, compass and vehicle information modifications.
     Signed Addon.

V1.1:
     Colors Added:
          Solid Black
          Solid Red
          Solid Green
          Solid Blue
          Transparent Red
          Transparent Green
          Transparent Blue

V1.0:
    Release - Transparent Black background only.

License:
    Unlimited rights (including editing and rereleasing) so long as it's non-
    commercial and adheres to the BIS terms of use.  Any derivative works must
    credit the original authors.  Any derivative  work cannot be more
    restrictive than this with respect to what rights an end user has.

Download:
     CSL UI Mod Courtesy Of Armaholic.com
« Last Edit: 13 Aug 2008, 01:24:30 by ColonelSandersLite »
Everything I have released for ARMA can be found here.

Re: CSL UI Mod V1
« Reply #1 on: 26 Mar 2008, 17:33:21 »
Updated V1.2
Everything I have released for ARMA can be found here.

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Re: CSL UI Mod V1
« Reply #2 on: 27 Mar 2008, 03:37:16 »
Very smart.  Cures several annoyances.  Thanks.
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