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ffs
Oct 13 2009, 01:26
Digital Compass v.1.0.1
based on Deadfast's FPS Counter (http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?t=77957&)

Digital Compass is a addon that shows the compass direction in degrees/mils.

Features:

— Added button to the pause menu to toggle the compass on/off
— Works with all UI size settings
— External configuration file (@ userconfig folder)
— Colorization (scheme (http://visual.merriam-webster.com/earth/geography/cartography/compass-card.php)).
— Hardcore version w/ Mils. NATO 1/6400. 1° = 17.777777778 Mils. Preview — 359° (http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/7171/milst.jpg).

MP Compatible: Yes, client side
Signed: Yes, server key included

Screens: 1 (http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/5552/95161224.jpg), 2 (http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/2166/98205263.jpg), 3 (http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/4373/52572110.jpg), 4 (http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/8026/70266812.jpg), 5 (http://img63.imageshack.us/img63/748/65106324.jpg), 6 (http://img63.imageshack.us/img63/9913/paused.jpg) (>150kb)


Download:

1.0.1:
@Armedassault.info (http://www.armedassault.info/index.php?game=1&cat=addons&id=1099)
@Armaholic.com (http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=7871)
@Mediafire (http://www.mediafire.com/?zmkj0yv2jtz)

1.0:
@Mediafire (http://www.mediafire.com/?yjjj2gmhj4x)

Binkowski
Oct 13 2009, 01:32
I like! Downloading now. Thanks.

Drew
Oct 13 2009, 05:54
Screenshots?

Big
Oct 13 2009, 06:21
Screenshots?
It looks like u didn't took the time to read the post.

It has 6 pictures.

Old Bear
Oct 13 2009, 07:09
New on front page at Armed Assault.info (http://www.armedassault.info/)

Link to mirror : Digital Compass (v 1.0) (http://www.armedassault.info/index.php?game=1&cat=addons&id=1099)

tom_48_97
Oct 13 2009, 07:18
http://www.armaholic.com/datas/users/3-animation.png (http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=7871)

Nice concept ;) Thanks for sharing

Chrisgs
Oct 13 2009, 07:29
I like this, prefer to stock compass, thanks.

mrcash2009
Oct 13 2009, 09:36
Much more helpful for quick ref, especially when asking teams to cover an area quickly (when using voice commands).

the only small thing is the use of DTA for the config ... maybe switch it to "userconfig" folder like other mods are doing?

Alex72
Oct 13 2009, 10:04
5 of 6 images are the same? Or im missing something?

Looks good though thanks.:) Will test.

Big
Oct 13 2009, 10:23
5 of 6 images are the same? Or im missing something?

Looks good though thanks.:) Will test.
What changes is the size of the compass numbers.

U can edit it to your likes.

Alex72
Oct 13 2009, 10:30
What changes is the size of the compass numbers.

U can edit it to your likes.

Oh lol, yeah now i see it. Thanks mate. :)

NouberNou
Oct 13 2009, 21:53
Could I suggest a mils version too? I like mils... :P

ffs
Oct 14 2009, 04:42
the only small thing is the use of DTA for the config ... maybe switch it to "userconfig" folder like other mods are doing?

Uhm... I think you're right. Thanks.


Could I suggest a mils version too? I like mils... :P

Thanks for your suggestion.


@All

Thanks for using DC.
(This is my first mod. Must admit I'm a nub at modding — chemistry student.)

ffs
Oct 15 2009, 22:05
DC 1.0.1 released (http://www.mediafire.com/?zmkj0yv2jtz).

Old Bear
Oct 16 2009, 08:23
New on front page at Armed Assault.info (http://www.armedassault.info/)

Link to updated mirror : Digital Compass (v 1.0.1) (http://www.armedassault.info/index.php?game=1&cat=addons&id=1099)

kMaN_(KYA)
Apr 13 2010, 13:40
Is there anyway to change the location from the top left to another location?

ffs, awesome tool!

Argento
Aug 4 2010, 14:30
I cant make it work, the "FPS Mod" in wich this one is based works w/o any problems, but this one, no joy :(

ArmA 2 Combined Operations , Steam Version (Both , Arma2 and Op Arrowhead) + ACE2 + ACRE

horton
Feb 10 2011, 00:36
Would love a changeable colour system, i see ALlow colorization but i dont know what colour it can change into -_- Brilliant idea tho, still can't see the white text in the skies etc :P

Lightspeed_aust
Apr 17 2011, 13:41
ok i have a new version of this coming shortly - wip but will give the dig compass, color and just want to try to get the position centered below the weapon.

Kremator
Apr 17 2011, 20:15
Nice work Lightspeed