Step-by-step instructions for saving dds files in Photoshop

1. When you are ready to save your skin as a dds, you will need to flatten the layers so it is in one (1) layer. To do this, go to the Layer menu and select the Flatten Image option.

2. The program will then ask you if you want to discard any hidden layers. Click the OK button.

3. You then need to save the image using the Save As option. Be careful not to select the Save option. If you do, you will lose your layers. (If that happens at this point in the process, go to the History window (Window/History) and click on the line titled Open and the file will revert back to the state it was before you flattened the layers. You can then save the file again and it will be fine.) This is the step where you need to slow down if you're trying to get things done as fast as possible so you don't make a mistake. You'll actually save time by doing this step slowly.

4. Once the Save As window opens, go down to the Format drop down menu and the dds file format should be an option if you installed the plug-in correctly. Select it and then hit the Save button.

5. The nvidia dds plug-in window then opens. Select the type of dds file you want to save your skin as. Select DXT1 for a main paint scheme or DXT5 for a metallic file if the scheme doesn’t use the default met files. You can then hit the Save button and let the plug-in do its thing. You’ll know when it's done. You can then close the file and move to the next file or you can close the program.

We can already reset buoys if you're signed in as an admin, which anyone can do with the password. As for the view from the cockpit being darker, we already know about it and I think Scott plans to fix it. The other suggestions are good if they're possible.

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I can't wait for Tri-Cities and Seattle since we've been waiting for them since 2008. Hint Hint

Eventually when we have models for the boats. We still don't have all the available models implemented in the game yet, so it's gonna take time.

From the HydroSim Paints Schemes page, there are check boxes next to the folders. Select the folders (must be more that one) you want to download and a navy blue Download button will pop up on the right. Click that button and your download will pop up at the bottom of the page and will act like any normal download.

If you want just the boats in a certain folder (example Real Boats), enter that folder and select the all check box at the top of the list just below the navy blue Create new file button. Just like the other situation, the navy blue Download button will pop up and you can download the files.

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@codee66 it's been uploaded to the main DropBox

@satoshi It's my understanding the boost function hasn't been implemented yet, just the button assignment. When it's available to use, it'll be manual. Scott can correct me if I'm wrong.

I would recommend using the Logitech Gaming Software with the following settings (degrees of rotation is personal preference).

As for the pedals not working, it might have something to do with the USB port it's pugged into. I had the same issue with my G27 recently and was able to fix it by moving to a different USB port. Since you're on a laptop, there may not be another port available.

@nelliott The appdata and LocalLow folders are probably hidden by default. In the settings (in Windows 11), go to the Privacy & Security tab (just above Windows Update at the bottom), select For Developers, select the File Explorer tab and the Show hidden files and folders option should be available to change. The appdata and LocalLow folders will show up after that. If you're using Windows 10, the process should be similar.

@unleashed-super the Unlimiteds range from about 28 to 36 feet with most of the current fleet between 29 and 30 feet

@satoshi It's my understanding the boost function hasn't been implemented yet, just the button assignment. When it's available to use, it'll be manual. Scott can correct me if I'm wrong.

The yellow entry/exit buoys do need to be bigger than they currently are. https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-MVDrXMd/0/O/i-MVDrXMd.jpg

@chadskull I made some step-by-step instructions on how to do this.
http://www.uhlhydroplanes.com/topic/161/how-to-download-new-paint-schemes-for-hydrosim
http://www.uhlhydroplanes.com/topic/162/how-to-install-new-paint-schemes-for-hydrosim

When you don't have sound, are you driving on a course or sitting at the docks? If it happens at the docks, most likely you probably haven't started the engine yet. If happens on a course, check the master game volume under settings/general to see if the game sound has been turned down.

If that isn't the case, try doing a fresh re-install of the game. Since you're using the v0.8.0.0-b3, which is a beta/test version of the game, the file structure is different from the v0.7.1.0 version. If you installed the v0.8.0.0-b3 version over the top of the v0.7.1.0 version, the file structure will be wrong and the game probably doesn't know where to look for the sound files. A fresh install will fix this.

I hope this helps.

@picko There's currently a league race going on, thus the password. Normally, there is no password for the official servers.

I think I remember Scott saying something about the water physics were better in Unity when he first started development. Scott can correct me if I'm wrong.

Thrustmaster T248 seems to work in the tester

My guess is if they do come to the sim, it will be a while. With the GPs being beta released recently (more GP courses should be coming) and Scott's family about to get bigger, he may not have much time to work on new unlimited courses.

There's also been talk of removing some courses we already have due to file size limitations, so adding more right now might be a problem.