Space Engineers

Space Engineers

Whip's Camera Overlay
157 Comments
Uzkul Jan 31 @ 5:07am 
Hello there Whip, first of all thank you for your mods. I'm glad to see that after a long time away they basically still work.
This one included.
But would it be possible for the mod to work with Top Mounted Cameras too? I seem to be using that variant more often hehe.
I have tried to edit it for my single player game, but I failed hard and getting compiling errors (I have no clue about coding whatsoever).

I know this is a big ask. And if it's not possible or you don't have the time, don't worry !
Meanwhile I'll try to change setups to use the normal cameras.

EDIT : I think I actually managed to do it. The compiling error was because of duplicate commands being present (I think).
If you want I can send you the changes so you can review and maybe update.
To be clear, the adaptation I did is only for my own single player world. Will not be uploaded ever.
AJ Renegade Jan 25, 2024 @ 8:43am 
ah ok, great mod too :) keep up the great work
Whiplash141  [author] Jan 25, 2024 @ 7:12am 
not possible without plugins
AJ Renegade Jan 25, 2024 @ 6:01am 
@Whiplash141 i love these scripts and mods you make, but i have an idea for a mod or script since i have seen somewhere another mod, but it has been lost and gone for a while, the mod / script would basically take a text LCD or panel, and allow you to see what your camera sees on the panel, so you don't have to press the button to look into the camera itself, it would allow people to make really cool attack helicopters or other ships with panels inside allowing you to turn on the camera and see what the camera sees on a panel

srry if i am just repeating what i had already said, and if there is already a mod or script like what i am proposing, and if there is, if anyone could please tell me what it's name is, because i was looking for one but i haven't been able to find one.
Malefaciusi Oct 30, 2023 @ 3:45pm 
If you're annoyed by the logo (it's fairly big, make it smaller please?), the mod is in steamapps/workshop/content/244850/704012607 (244850 is the games ID, 704012607 the mods), just edit the .dds image.
To avoid override by updates, rename the mods folder, and then unsubscribe in Steam. The renamed folder will then be happily loaded by the Game.
But again, no stealing! Only do this for convenience.
Tuxu -=JeepC=- Apr 21, 2023 @ 6:50pm 
i see, thanks.
I came back into SE after a long while, apparently I can just assign the camera into the toolbar with a view activator.
Didn't see it take effect ingame even though i've picked and loaded it.
Whiplash141  [author] Apr 21, 2023 @ 12:22pm 
Its just a camera overlay: a static, transparent image.
Tuxu -=JeepC=- Apr 21, 2023 @ 7:06am 
Man, I'm sorry you've had to go through a mod theft like this.
I've subbed but I didn't understand exactly what this mod does, if it's some sort of Optical Scope for LR weapons and scouting\spying or can it be implemented as a side or reverse cam for landings?
Are there any parameters that might be changed to achieve the latter ingame?
Whiplash141  [author] Apr 14, 2023 @ 10:34am 
o.O this mod just changes a texture. Is this the only mod in your world?
mcbobbo Apr 14, 2023 @ 9:17am 
The view from the top-mounted camera appears to be from behind it when using this mod.
dragonsphotoworks Oct 12, 2022 @ 10:29pm 
Oh and ya keep logo. I think actually makes it all look better.
dragonsphotoworks Oct 12, 2022 @ 10:29pm 
Recently came back to SE, glad to see your still kicking around :-)
Qoute.. Don't steal my ♥♥♥♥. Thanks.
every time i see that makes me laugh :-) Though sad had to actually put that..

But i digress, I know said need a plugin for render. But could or would you ever be willing to make plugin? Not much on the plugin list. And would love to see more of your stuff on it.I use all of yours on it to :-) Though still trying get handle around turret one.

But either way glad your still modding :-)
Whiplash141  [author] Oct 9, 2022 @ 11:14pm 
Thx, fixed ;)
Allarionn Oct 9, 2022 @ 11:14am 
Snark shirt link is broken pls fix, I <3 your snark
potatoisland May 14, 2022 @ 3:21pm 
Thanks :)
Whiplash141  [author] May 12, 2022 @ 1:13pm 
Nope, that would involve a render modification using a plugin
potatoisland May 11, 2022 @ 4:27pm 
Is it possible to make the Camera Feed go onto an LCD. I want a protected cockpit instead of a windowed one
<†>Baigle1<†>™ May 5, 2022 @ 5:19am 
As of Space Engineers v1.201 on April 28, 2022 this mod is finally superseded in a vanilla update. Now if only we could shrink the size of those pre-1998 S3TC .dds texture files using the newer Vulkan variable block size encoders, and upgrade some of the rendering algorithms so it runs faster and looks better. After that, some kinematics and voxel handling would be nice to have upgraded.
LavaSpringer Apr 23, 2022 @ 3:16am 
Thanks
Whiplash141  [author] Apr 22, 2022 @ 6:22pm 
"Can I use the scripts from your mod because I can't edit the HUD of the search lights with the sbc files."

Ya, just leave credit
Whiplash141  [author] Apr 22, 2022 @ 6:21pm 
Those mil dots are entirely made up and i put them there because i though they looked cool lmao
Mailleweaver Apr 22, 2022 @ 6:16pm 
This makes aiming with custom turrets so much easier. No more window cling stickers on my computer monitor. It could use some smaller divisions in the first section, though; aiming with a railgun doesn't need as much adjustment for drop.
budget ronin alpha Apr 6, 2022 @ 2:45pm 
LavaSpringer Mar 9, 2022 @ 12:22pm 
Can I use the scripts from your mod because I can't edit the HUD of the search lights with the sbc files.
CaveDweller Mar 3, 2022 @ 6:32pm 
Hi Whip, I've been having an issue the last few days where as soon as I move while viewing through the camera, I immediately return to third person view. I do not know however if this is an issue with the mod or if it's a general SE camera bug. Do you have any insight?
Cleric Feb 17, 2022 @ 8:10am 
21:9 would be nice
Large Hardon Collider Feb 16, 2022 @ 11:01pm 
Can we get a 21:9 version? It's still usable while stretched just not as pretty.
semtex Feb 5, 2022 @ 11:05pm 
Can you update this for Spotlight from DLC Warfare2 ? THX
NewbCore Jan 12, 2022 @ 8:35pm 
Nevermind i was looking through turrets and not the camera. xD So yeah still works. Its been a while.
NewbCore Jan 12, 2022 @ 6:43pm 
gonna check it out then. thanks for the reply
Whiplash141  [author] Jan 12, 2022 @ 2:35pm 
It does still work, I used it yesterday.
NewbCore Jan 12, 2022 @ 9:54am 
This mod does not work anymore. will this be updated ?
Sparktite Dec 6, 2021 @ 3:37pm 
@Geronimo, what about the camera lcd plugin by avaness, it lets me see what on the camera on an lcd and works really well, however i think there is a general lcd bug that can cause shadows to flicker.
VelxraTV Nov 3, 2021 @ 10:09pm 
If anyone could find a way around I know you could. Otherwise yeah, such a key feature will be lost forever since Keen changed things.
Whiplash141  [author] Nov 3, 2021 @ 10:07pm 
Requires a plugin to modify the renderer. Can't be done with only a mod.
VelxraTV Nov 3, 2021 @ 10:06pm 
Hey Whip, could be the one to tackle the revive of the mythical live lcd camera mod? This thing has been sorely missed for years.

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=611332581
Whiplash141  [author] Sep 12, 2021 @ 6:07pm 
Double tapping V should recenter
Wildsix Sep 12, 2021 @ 2:34pm 
Is there an option to reset the camera to the center after panning around? I have not found one yet, if it exists. I have been saving my game and reloading it, which always recenters the camera. I am thinking there might be an easier way?
GodsAnger Jun 7, 2021 @ 3:28pm 
Hey Whip could we get an update or alternative mod that moves the trademark to the left side for use with Radar?
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2510684688
Whiplash141  [author] Apr 19, 2021 @ 4:41pm 
Nope it does not. If you are using a mod like digi's camera panning, that may interfere. An easy way to check is to start the map in single player, hit F11 and enable debug draw. Then the raycasts will be drawn on screen
Boludo96 Apr 19, 2021 @ 2:50pm 
does this interfere with camera locking for LAMP? i cant get my cameras to lock
Mizar Apr 8, 2021 @ 3:58am 
Unfortunately when I requested this for a server the admins said it only works for 16:9 displays. Really need instructions on how to do this client-side.
Whiplash141  [author] Mar 14, 2021 @ 5:09pm 
Yep, just give credit
Jzuken Mar 14, 2021 @ 4:57pm 
Can I reuse the code for my own camera overlay?
Panderoth Mar 8, 2021 @ 8:18pm 
actually I really like the little emblem in the corner.
Crazy Wittmann Jan 23, 2021 @ 4:10am 
Any chance to have this for weapons view ?
GodsAnger Dec 3, 2020 @ 9:13am 
Whip just wanted to say Thank You for being a part of the SE community. Your work is exceptional and I always find myself using many of your contribs. Thanks for being awesome and making SE that much more enjoyable.
Brutus Sep 6, 2020 @ 5:10pm 
How does this vary from your other camera overlay map? is the difference just the user interface?
Whiplash141  [author] Jul 13, 2020 @ 6:38am 
I mean I used it yesterday without issue, but I'll check again today.