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GPL driver point of view?

Alison Hin

GPL driver point of view?

by Alison Hin » Thu, 15 Nov 2001 23:44:54

I recall reading at some point that there was a way to adjust the
driver's point of view in GPL cars, perhaps by downloading some add-on
to the car files.  But now I can't find it!

I need to adjust the _height_ of the driver's point of view - _not_ the
scope or breadth, as in the Field of View tweak.  I need to raise the
driver's eye level slightly.

The reason for this is that I've got a real-world Formula Ford driver
assisting in some track testing, and he is not used to having to look
over the tires and around mirrors to see the edges of the track.  He
doesn't have to do this in real life, and it disorients him in the sim.
Apparently either he sits higher in the real world car or his front
tires are smaller diameter than GPL's.

So, I would like to raise his eye level just a bit, so he can see over
the tops of the tires.

Can anyone point me to a tool or download that will allow me to do that?

Alison



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Remco Moe

GPL driver point of view?

by Remco Moe » Fri, 16 Nov 2001 02:08:25

You need GPLSA from George Smiley.

http://home.swbell.net/gmsmiley/

Remco



>I recall reading at some point that there was a way to adjust the
>driver's point of view in GPL cars, perhaps by downloading some add-on
>to the car files.  But now I can't find it!

>I need to adjust the _height_ of the driver's point of view - _not_ the
>scope or breadth, as in the Field of View tweak.  I need to raise the
>driver's eye level slightly.

>The reason for this is that I've got a real-world Formula Ford driver
>assisting in some track testing, and he is not used to having to look
>over the tires and around mirrors to see the edges of the track.  He
>doesn't have to do this in real life, and it disorients him in the sim.
>Apparently either he sits higher in the real world car or his front
>tires are smaller diameter than GPL's.

>So, I would like to raise his eye level just a bit, so he can see over
>the tops of the tires.

>Can anyone point me to a tool or download that will allow me to do that?

>Alison



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Bart Westr

GPL driver point of view?

by Bart Westr » Fri, 16 Nov 2001 03:01:22

ff

Hi Alison,

It's GPLSA here: http://estori85.free.fr/fov/fov.htm

Bye
Bart Westra

Mário Pire

GPL driver point of view?

by Mário Pire » Fri, 16 Nov 2001 04:01:00

I think you need GPLSA.
Here : http://gplpp.com/
cheers
MP


> I recall reading at some point that there was a way to adjust the
> driver's point of view in GPL cars, perhaps by downloading some add-on
> to the car files.  But now I can't find it!

> I need to adjust the _height_ of the driver's point of view - _not_ the
> scope or breadth, as in the Field of View tweak.  I need to raise the
> driver's eye level slightly.

> The reason for this is that I've got a real-world Formula Ford driver
> assisting in some track testing, and he is not used to having to look
> over the tires and around mirrors to see the edges of the track.  He
> doesn't have to do this in real life, and it disorients him in the sim.
> Apparently either he sits higher in the real world car or his front
> tires are smaller diameter than GPL's.

> So, I would like to raise his eye level just a bit, so he can see over
> the tops of the tires.

> Can anyone point me to a tool or download that will allow me to do that?

> Alison



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Thorsten Ruet

GPL driver point of view?

by Thorsten Ruet » Fri, 16 Nov 2001 06:29:37

A tool that can do that it George Smiley's GPLSA
that you can find at:
http://home.swbell.net/gmsmiley

-Thorsten Rueter


> I recall reading at some point that there was a way to adjust the
> driver's point of view in GPL cars, perhaps by downloading some add-on
> to the car files.  But now I can't find it!

> I need to adjust the _height_ of the driver's point of view - _not_ the
> scope or breadth, as in the Field of View tweak.  I need to raise the
> driver's eye level slightly.

> The reason for this is that I've got a real-world Formula Ford driver
> assisting in some track testing, and he is not used to having to look
> over the tires and around mirrors to see the edges of the track.  He
> doesn't have to do this in real life, and it disorients him in the sim.
> Apparently either he sits higher in the real world car or his front
> tires are smaller diameter than GPL's.

> So, I would like to raise his eye level just a bit, so he can see over
> the tops of the tires.

> Can anyone point me to a tool or download that will allow me to do that?

> Alison



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Alison Hin

GPL driver point of view?

by Alison Hin » Fri, 16 Nov 2001 07:16:35

Thanks, Bart and Remco!

Will GPLSA work on the Jon Ferreaz car sets, or do I need to go back to
the "stock" Papy cars?

Alison



>ff


>> I recall reading at some point that there was a way to adjust the
>> driver's point of view in GPL cars, perhaps by downloading some add-on
>> to the car files.  But now I can't find it!

>Hi Alison,

>It's GPLSA here: http://estori85.free.fr/fov/fov.htm

>Bye
>Bart Westra

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Dan Leac

GPL driver point of view?

by Dan Leac » Fri, 16 Nov 2001 10:45:51

As far as i can see it works on all car s ..no matter what version ... even
with gplea's new eagle and the 3d head (althouth the head moves with the
view and looks wierd in replays)
   dan

> Thanks, Bart and Remco!

> Will GPLSA work on the Jon Ferreaz car sets, or do I need to go back to
> the "stock" Papy cars?

> Alison



> >ff


> >> I recall reading at some point that there was a way to adjust the
> >> driver's point of view in GPL cars, perhaps by downloading some add-on
> >> to the car files.  But now I can't find it!

> >Hi Alison,

> >It's GPLSA here: http://estori85.free.fr/fov/fov.htm

> >Bye
> >Bart Westra

> Alison



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Jesse Blac

GPL driver point of view?

by Jesse Blac » Fri, 16 Nov 2001 15:41:04

Alison,

I sent an email to the maximum speed address, but I got a response back from
Eric Britz saying I had the wrong address.  And yes I took off the nospam.
Any ideas?

Jesse Black

Anthony D. Boynto

GPL driver point of view?

by Anthony D. Boynto » Sat, 17 Nov 2001 01:01:15

Alison-
This is the only simple change of view I know about, and maybe not what you
want, but just in case:

In Player.ini, [Personal Information] change to DrivingView=12 from the
default. This changes the view to roll bar view that I like. Can't remember
where I found it now. I can't get the view to stick however, and F10 will
toggle back to original view, but not back to roll bar, so it needs to be
edited each time. Kind of a pain, but a great view.
-Tony Boynton


> I recall reading at some point that there was a way to adjust the
> driver's point of view in GPL cars, perhaps by downloading some add-on
> to the car files.  But now I can't find it!

> I need to adjust the _height_ of the driver's point of view - _not_ the
> scope or breadth, as in the Field of View tweak.  I need to raise the
> driver's eye level slightly.

> The reason for this is that I've got a real-world Formula Ford driver
> assisting in some track testing, and he is not used to having to look
> over the tires and around mirrors to see the edges of the track.  He
> doesn't have to do this in real life, and it disorients him in the sim.
> Apparently either he sits higher in the real world car or his front
> tires are smaller diameter than GPL's.

> So, I would like to raise his eye level just a bit, so he can see over
> the tops of the tires.

> Can anyone point me to a tool or download that will allow me to do that?

> Alison



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Alison Hin

GPL driver point of view?

by Alison Hin » Sat, 17 Nov 2001 10:59:11

Oops.  Should be maximumspeed.com not .net

I'll fix my footer.

Alison



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J

GPL driver point of view?

by J » Sat, 17 Nov 2001 13:19:27

But no mirrors and no***pit in rollbar view :-(

Better put a cushion under your ***;-)

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Dave Henri

GPL driver point of view?

by Dave Henri » Sat, 17 Nov 2001 14:08:22

"Alison Hine" >
   So what your saying is the perspective from a Formula Ford is incorrect
and you want to detune GPL to meet his expectation.  Rather shouldn't you be
lowering the seat in the Formula Ford Tub or raise the Suspension pieces so
that he is in the tire canyon.  Really...which is preferable..hacking a sim
or welding a real-world car??  :)
dave henrie

Alison Hin

GPL driver point of view?

by Alison Hin » Sat, 17 Nov 2001 14:50:39

LOL!  I love it, Dave!  We'll have to chop up the Formula Ford, of
course!

Alison


>"Alison Hine" >
>> The reason for this is that I've got a real-world Formula Ford driver
>> assisting in some track testing, and he is not used to having to look
>> over the tires and around mirrors to see the edges of the track.  He
>> doesn't have to do this in real life, and it disorients him in the sim.
>> Apparently either he sits higher in the real world car or his front
>> tires are smaller diameter than GPL's.
>   So what your saying is the perspective from a Formula Ford is incorrect
>and you want to detune GPL to meet his expectation.  Rather shouldn't you be
>lowering the seat in the Formula Ford Tub or raise the Suspension pieces so
>that he is in the tire canyon.  Really...which is preferable..hacking a sim
>or welding a real-world car??  :)
>dave henrie

Alison



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teehol

GPL driver point of view?

by teehol » Sun, 18 Nov 2001 16:41:02



 I missed most of this thread, but see discussion on views, someone
mentioned the .ini edit to veiw/drive from the roll-bar.

 Greg Huttu made some raised***pit files a while back. Some people
like them (like me!), some don't. They raise the driver view-point
from stock view, to maybe 10-12" higher than normal. Mirrors are still
useable. There's a mod file for all cars, files are about 40k each.

 It's been so long since I downloaded those files, but found this in
the readme for the Ferrari:

> Title                : High***pit view for GPLEA Ferrari v1.02
>Filenames     : brabham.3do, readme.txt
>Author        : Greger Huttu

>Homepage      : http://www.racesimcentral.net/

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