Multiple Universal External Cameras v10.0 with look function for 1.38 to 1.54 - Updated 18/04/2025

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Re: Multiple Universal External Cameras v10.0 with look function for 1.38 to 1.54 - Updated 02/04/2025

Post by JHTrucker » April 2nd, 2025, 4:28 pm

First post update:

New mod - Multiple Universal External Cameras v10.0 (1.51+).scs

Due to new game limitation in 1.51+ there's no custom MUEC menu for making adjustments. You can now only select the supplied presets within the mod or use any presets that you may have already created with an older version of MUEC.

Here's what the 1.51+ menu looks like:
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1 - 'Enable extended view' = MUEC On (tick) / Off (untick)
2 - 'Extended view presets' = Current 'active' preset. <-- Use this when you want a temporary change to the camera view.
Scroll down to the 'Keyboard Controls' section and use the preset 'drop downs' to setup your cameras
3 - Preset 1 = Cam 6 - Select any '678...' Preset. <-- Use this to always have your preferred camera selected when pressing '6'.
4 - Preset 2 = Cam 7 - Select any '678...' Preset. <-- Use this to always have your preferred camera selected when pressing '7'.
5 - Preset 3 = Cam 8 - Select any '678...' Preset. <-- Use this to always have your preferred camera selected when pressing '8'.
Note: The preset names had to be shortened to fit the limited space the games Tobii Eye menu provides.

Added 2 new presets:
678 Lean Out Look Back Left Side.
678 Lean Out Look Back Right Side.

A new controls.sii file (02/04/2025) is now available.
OR
You can manually update your current 'MUEC' controls.sii file.
All new and amended line edits are date highlighted.
Here's the change list:
"mix steering...
"mix aforward...
"mix abackward...
"mix clutch...

Refer to first post for download links and line edits as required.
multimon_config.sii files: viewtopic.php?p=17658#p17658
controls.sii edits: viewtopic.php?p=24744#p24744
Driving Enhancements: viewtopic.php?p=67254#p67254
TrackIR Driving Enhancements: viewtopic.php?p=46613#p46613
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Re: Multiple Universal External Cameras v10.0 with look function for 1.38 to 1.54 - Updated 03/04/2025

Post by JHTrucker » April 3rd, 2025, 6:46 pm

First post update:

Added smooth look movement when pressing 'look' keys, this requires game version 1.41+.

As detailed in the first post:
How to change smooth look speed for keyboard look functions (Game version 1.41+):
"mix eyeposon `MUEC_Smooth_Look_Speed?1 * 20 * c_et_head`"
0 = Instant look.
20 = Smooth Look, change value to slow down or speed up as required.
Note: The speed is also linked to your fps, the higher your fps the faster the smooth look motion speed will be. For best results, always cap your fps at a value that your system can maintain across the whole map. Wildly fluctuating fps will cause the smooth motion to speed up and down.

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A new controls.sii file (03/04/2025) is now available.
OR
You can manually update your current 'MUEC' controls.sii file.
All new and amended line edits are date highlighted.
Here's the change list:
"mix eyeposon...
"mix eyeposyaw...
"mix eyepospitch...
"mix eyeposroll...
"mix eyeposx...
"mix eyeposy...
"mix eyeposz...
"mix headtryaw...
"mix headtrpitch...

Note: All line edits have now been prefixed with "MUEC?1 * ", to help identify them, there's no need to re-apply all the line edits to your existing MUEC controls.sii file, unless you want to.

Refer to first post for download links and line edits as required.
multimon_config.sii files: viewtopic.php?p=17658#p17658
controls.sii edits: viewtopic.php?p=24744#p24744
Driving Enhancements: viewtopic.php?p=67254#p67254
TrackIR Driving Enhancements: viewtopic.php?p=46613#p46613
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Re: Multiple Universal External Cameras v10.0 with look function for 1.38 to 1.54 - Updated 03/04/2025

Post by JHTrucker » April 4th, 2025, 1:53 pm

How to add your own MUEC preset (Game version 1.51+):

From game version 1.51+ (new in game UI) the Tobii Eye menu file that I need to modify to create the MUEC menu, prior to 1.51, is no longer available from the extracted game files, adding one causes CTD.
So instead, here's the Tobii Eye menu with the sliders & tick boxes highlighted that you'll need to adjust to create your own presets.

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1 - Auto move camera position when looking left / right - Useful for chase cam views to get closer to truck at junctions.
2 - Look movement - Half (untick) - Full (tick) : 'Half' is useful to prevent the camera rotating through the truck (eg. Bumper).
3 - Move Left / Right : Far Left=0.0 - Centre=2.5 - Far Right=5.0
4 - Move Up / Down : Just above ground=0.0 - Very high=5.0
5 - Move Forward / Backward : In Front of Truck=0.0 - Far behind=5.0
6 - Pitch : 90d Down=0.0 - Level=2.5 - 90d Up=5.0
7 - Steer Look: 100%=90 degrees Left / Right
8 - Rotate : 180d Left=1.0 - Centre=3.0 - 180d Right=5.0
9 - Select a 'Preset' - Adjust Sliders - Save '+'

Select CAM 5, 6, 7 or 8 first, then open the Tobii Eye menu (shift + numlock), pick a preset from the top right list that matches the type of camera you want to make or pick 'Cam 6/7/8 Template' (ground level in front of truck) and use the sliders to adjust where you want the camera to be located. Check how it looks (press esc) but don't change cameras or you'll lose your settings! Just go back to the menu to make further adjustments until you are happy.

Where you see 'Custom' (after positioning your camera) on the menu top preset box, click '+' then type your preset name in the box and press 'enter'.
If you type the same name as an existing preset you can overwrite it if required.
You can also delete presets. On the top preset box, click 'x' and the currently displayed preset will be deleted.
Note: You can't delete or change the mod standard presets, 'Cam 1 - Mouse & Keyboard (Don't Use) / Cam 1 - TrackIR & Analogue Controller (Don't Use) / Cam 5 only (Don't Use)' & 'Cam 6/7/8 - Templates'.
All presets created are stored in the games 'eye_tracking_presets' folder.
The preset lists have all 'templates' listed first followed by:
"Templates above ---^^^ or User created presets below ---vvv"
and then user created presets.

Your new preset is now selectable from the Cam 6, 7 & 8 drop down lists.
Just repeat the above for other presets you make.

Note: '1 - Auto move camera position when looking left / right'
When using any 'chase cam' your height and pitch will automatically reduce as you turn left/right until you are 180 degrees and facing your truck.
To disable this 'auto reduce height/pitch function', if required, for your 'preset chase cam', set it's 'camera rotation' from 3.00 (straight ahead) to 3.01 (almost straight ahead). Then a high up chase cam will always stay high up when turning the view.

Note: '2 - Look Movement' Half (90 degrees left/right) or Full (180 degrees left/right).
If you don't want the camera to rotate through the truck, for example 'lean out' or 'bumper' cams, then set to 'Half'.
Using 'Full' with Hood & Roof cams will rotate to look down the side of your truck if the camera is placed in the truck cab area and this strict criteria is followed:
Move Left / Right Slider = 2.31 to 2.69 (centre of truck area - centre varies per truck)
Move Up / Down Slider = 0.00 to 0.40 (ground to just above general roof height)
Move Forward / Backward = 0.00 to 0.99 (in front of the truck to approx back of cab area)
Camera Rotate = 3.00 (straight ahead only)
Auto Move - Untick
Look Movement - Tick
Any values outside of the above will disable this 'look around the side of truck' option.

Go back to first post --> viewtopic.php?p=33833#p33833
multimon_config.sii files: viewtopic.php?p=17658#p17658
controls.sii edits: viewtopic.php?p=24744#p24744
Driving Enhancements: viewtopic.php?p=67254#p67254
TrackIR Driving Enhancements: viewtopic.php?p=46613#p46613
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Re: Multiple Universal External Cameras v10.0 with look function for 1.38 to 1.54 - Updated 10/04/2025

Post by JHTrucker » April 10th, 2025, 3:31 pm

First Post Update:

New - 'Toggle on/off' for button look functions.
You can now 'Press & Hold' or 'Toggle on/off' each of the look buttons.
Note: Any 'toggled on' button will be auto 'toggled off' when pressing another look button.

New - You can now set the angle you want the button look function to turn to (0 to 180 degrees):

"mix eyepresenton `MUEC_Interior_Look_Left_Right_?1 * ((70 <-- Default, turn the view 70 degrees left/right.

"mix eyepresent `MUEC_Interior_Look_Up_Left_Right_?1 * ((180 <-- Default, turn the view 180 degrees left/right to look behind.

"mix eyegazeon `MUEC_Look_Left_Right_?1 * ((60 <-- Default, turn the view 60 degrees left/right.

When using CAM5 (look behind), all of the above buttons will only turn the view 35 degrees, which should help when reversing.

Demo of keyboard 'Smooth look' movement (10/04/2025) - Ignore the image quality - Game on lowest graphics settings and recorded on old camera phone (720p).

Note: This quick video shows the newly added 'smooth button look movement', using 'Press & Hold' and 'Toggle on/off', for 'Look Behind', 'Hood', 'Chase Near' & 'Roof' as examples.

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There's no required change to the currently available mods, just keep using the correct one to suit your game version.

A new controls.sii file (10/04/2025) is required - See first post, "Setup - You need to do these 3 steps" for download link.
OR
You can manually update your current 'MUEC' controls.sii file - See bottom of first post for manual edits.
All new and amended line edits are date highlighted, if in doubt, just add all line edits.
Here's the change list:
"mix eyepresenton...
"mix eyepresent...
"mix eyegazeon...
"mix eyeposyaw...
"mix eyepospitch...
"mix eyeposroll...
"mix eyeposx...
"mix eyeposy...
"mix eyeposz...
"mix eyeposwmyaw...
"mix eyeposwmpitc...
"mix eyeposwmroll...
"mix eyeposwmx...
"mix eyeposwmy...
"mix eyeposwmz...
"mix headtryaw...
"mix headtrpitch...
"mix headtrx...
"mix headtry...
"mix headtrz...
"mix dclutch...
multimon_config.sii files: viewtopic.php?p=17658#p17658
controls.sii edits: viewtopic.php?p=24744#p24744
Driving Enhancements: viewtopic.php?p=67254#p67254
TrackIR Driving Enhancements: viewtopic.php?p=46613#p46613
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Re: Multiple Universal External Cameras v10.0 with look function for 1.38 to 1.54 - Updated 10/04/2025

Post by JHTrucker » April 18th, 2025, 3:55 pm

First Post Update:

New - 'Dynamic' movement for Joy/Thumbstick look function, previously it was 'Direct' only.

Info added to first post:

How to change Joy look functions, Direct or Dynamic. (Game version 1.41+):
"mix hmdon `MUEC_Joy_Look_Direct_0_or_Dynamic_1_?1 * 0 ...
0 = Direct, follow exactly where the 'look' thumbstick is positioned. <-- This is how it's always worked.
1 = Dynamic, use 'look' thumbstick to select the camera position, with either 'Press & Hold' or 'Toggle on/off', see below:
Joy Up = 'Quick Press' to re-centre view or 'Press & Hold' = Instant Look Behind - See also 'Dynamic Invert' setting below.
Joy Left = Look 70 Degrees Left (default).
Joy Left & Down = Look 180 Degrees Left (default) - See also 'Dynamic Invert' setting below.
Joy Right = Look 70 Degrees Right (default).
Joy Right & Down = Look 180 Degrees Right (default) - See also 'Dynamic Invert' setting below.

You can set the angle you want the look function to turn to (0 to 180 degrees), using the existing settings for keyboard look:
"mix eyepresenton `MUEC_Interior_Look_Left_Right_?1 * ((70 <-- Default, turn the view 70 degrees left/right.
"mix eyepresent `MUEC_Interior_Look_Up_Left_Right_?1 * ((180 <-- Default, turn the view 180 degrees left/right to look behind.

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How to Invert Dynamic Joy look functions. (Game version 1.41+):
"mix hmdz `MUEC_Joy_Look_Up_Down_Dynamic_Invert_?1 * 0 ...
0 = Joy Look Up/Down Axis Mode: 'Centred'
1 = Joy Look Up/Down Axis Mode: 'Inverted & Centred'
Note: Set the above to match your setting in the controller menu to avoid it working in the opposite direction.

Demo of Joy/Thumbstick 'Smooth look' movement - Ignore the image quality - Game on lowest graphics settings and recorded on old camera phone (720p).


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There's no required change to the currently available mods, just keep using the correct one to suit your game version.

A new controls.sii file (18/04/2025) is required - See first post, "Setup - You need to do these 3 steps", for download link.
OR
You can manually update your current 'MUEC' controls.sii file - See bottom of first post for manual edits.
All new and amended line edits are date highlighted, if in doubt, just add all line edits.
Here's the change list:
"mix hmdon...
"mix hmdyaw...
"mix hmdpitch...
"mix hmdroll...
"mix hmdx...
"mix hmdy...
"mix hmdz...
"mix eyeposyaw...
"mix eyepospitch...
"mix eyeposroll...
"mix eyeposx...
"mix eyeposy...
"mix eyeposz...
"mix eyeposwmyaw...
"mix eyeposwmpitc...
"mix eyeposwmroll...
"mix eyeposwmx...
"mix eyeposwmy...
"mix eyeposwmz...
"mix headtryaw...
"mix headtrpitch...
"mix headtrx...
"mix headtry...
"mix headtrz...

MUEC is now, once again, feature complete. I won't be doing any more work on it unless someone reports a problem.
multimon_config.sii files: viewtopic.php?p=17658#p17658
controls.sii edits: viewtopic.php?p=24744#p24744
Driving Enhancements: viewtopic.php?p=67254#p67254
TrackIR Driving Enhancements: viewtopic.php?p=46613#p46613
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