Need some help on how to modify weapon damage/magazines

[psrkallez06 7]

Let's say that i wanna change the Cyrus 9.3 mm rifle. I would like it to have a bigger magazine, and then more damage. Original it has a 10 rnd magazine, i would like to change it to 15.

 

I have unpacked the correct files (i think), converted the config.bin to cpp. then i changed the hit=to like 99999, and i also changed the count=to 15. But if i check ingame with the modified config the ammo and damage stays the same.. They won't die in one hit.

 

The only thing that does seem to change is the recoil.. I really need help on how to change the damage etc. Thanks!

 

Update: Been trying many different files now, I tried change ALL the hits in the file to 0, enemies still dies when shooting them in legs..

[psrkallez06 7]

No one? I really need help with this.. I have read many tutorials but no one mention anything about this..

 

If not maybe someone can link some tutorial or similar that might help on how to work with cfgweapons/cfgmagazines in particular to change damage etc.

 

 

The normal 9mm bullet for the rook-40, i added explosive=1 for testing.. still nothing changes.. I'm so confused..

[Bamse 223]

Maybe let it simmer for more than 12 hours?

ppl need to sleep, work and all that apart from reading the forums :P

[psrkallez06 7]

Maybe let it simmer for more than 12 hours?

ppl need to sleep, work and all that apart from reading the forums :P

Sorry, i will do that. Been working at this for a long time without success that wy i'm a little desperate. But i will wait. Cheers! :)

[Bnae 1431]

Hey, you need to create new Cyrus config that uses your new Magazine.

 

So basicly you need > ammo config with modified ammo values > Magazine config using modified ammo type > Weapon config using modified magazine type

You cannot just change the values because it won't load up anywhere. Other words: You need to create new addon

[psrkallez06 7]

Hey, you need to create new Cyrus config that uses your new Magazine.

 

So basicly you need > ammo config with modified ammo values > Magazine config using modified ammo type > Weapon config using modified magazine type

You cannot just change the values because it won't load up anywhere. Other words: You need to create new addon

I see, well i thought that i could just edit the config.bin, pack it into a pbo, then put the pbo in a @mymod folder.. I don't really know how to make my own addon from scratch :(

[Bnae 1431]

Well you can do that as well. Just remember that you're now unable to use the default 93x64 ammo

class CfgPatches
{
	class BNAE_Weapons_F_Mark
	{
		author="Bnae";
		name="Custom ammo";
		url="";
		requiredAddons[]=
		{
			"A3_Data_F_Mark",
			"A3_Weapons_F_Bootcamp",
			"A3_Weapons_F_Mark"
		};
		requiredVersion=0.1;
		units[]={};
		weapons[]={};
	};
};
class CfgAmmo
{
	class BulletBase;
	class B_93x64_Ball: BulletBase
	{
		hit=9999;
		indirectHit=0;
		indirectHitRange=0;
		cartridge="FxCartridge_93x64_Ball";
		audibleFire=80;
		visibleFireTime=3;
		dangerRadiusBulletClose=10;
		dangerRadiusHit=14;
		suppressionRadiusBulletClose=8;
		suppressionRadiusHit=10;
		cost=6;
		airLock=1;
		caliber=2.2;
		typicalSpeed=785;
		timeToLive=10;
		model="\A3\Weapons_f\Data\bullettracer\tracer_green";
		tracerScale=1.2;
		tracerStartTime=0.075000003;
		tracerEndTime=1;
		airFriction=-0.00075000001;
		class CamShakeExplode
		{
			power="(10^0.5)";
			duration="((round (10^0.5))*0.2 max 0.2)";
			frequency=20;
			distance="((10^0.5)*3)";
		};
		class CamShakeHit
		{
			power=10;
			duration="((round (10^0.25))*0.2 max 0.2)";
			frequency=20;
			distance=1;
		};
	};
};

 

Copy these lines to empty config.cpp. You should have something like @psrkallez06\addons\custom_ammo\config.cpp

[psrkallez06 7]

Well you can do that as well. Just remember that you're now unable to use the default 93x64 ammo

class CfgPatches
{
	class BNAE_Weapons_F_Mark
	{
		author="Bnae";
		name="Custom ammo";
		url="";
		requiredAddons[]=
		{
			"A3_Data_F_Mark",
			"A3_Weapons_F_Bootcamp",
			"A3_Weapons_F_Mark"
		};
		requiredVersion=0.1;
		units[]={};
		weapons[]={};
	};
};
class CfgAmmo
{
	class BulletBase;
	class B_93x64_Ball: BulletBase
	{
		hit=9999;
		indirectHit=0;
		indirectHitRange=0;
		cartridge="FxCartridge_93x64_Ball";
		audibleFire=80;
		visibleFireTime=3;
		dangerRadiusBulletClose=10;
		dangerRadiusHit=14;
		suppressionRadiusBulletClose=8;
		suppressionRadiusHit=10;
		cost=6;
		airLock=1;
		caliber=2.2;
		typicalSpeed=785;
		timeToLive=10;
		model="\A3\Weapons_f\Data\bullettracer\tracer_green";
		tracerScale=1.2;
		tracerStartTime=0.075000003;
		tracerEndTime=1;
		airFriction=-0.00075000001;
		class CamShakeExplode
		{
			power="(10^0.5)";
			duration="((round (10^0.5))*0.2 max 0.2)";
			frequency=20;
			distance="((10^0.5)*3)";
		};
		class CamShakeHit
		{
			power=10;
			duration="((round (10^0.25))*0.2 max 0.2)";
			frequency=20;
			distance=1;
		};
	};
};

 

Copy these lines to empty config.cpp. You should have something like @psrkallez06\addons\custom_ammo\config.cpp

Thanks for your answer. Did you just write that from scratch? I've read a lot of tutorials, and i wanna learn that stuff too. Many of the people only teach on how to script in missions/work with texture stuff. I'm not interested in that. Gonna try your script and report back in a few hours! Thanks.

 

Update: Your script worked perfectly.. I would like to do the same thing to a pistol.. Can you maybe teach me/show me some tutorial where can learn on how to script this way? Thanks.

[Bnae 1431]

I haven't seen any tutorials that i could share.

 

With the pistol you just do the same thing. Go to the pistols config > check what type of magazine it's using > look at the magazine config and check what type of ammo it's using > and lastly you copy the ammo config and customize it.

If you're using the same ammo class name as the original config you will override the original one and the weapon will use it.

 

If you cannot figure it out just ask and i will help more.

[psrkallez06 7]

I haven't seen any tutorials that i could share.

 

With the pistol you just do the same thing. Go to the pistols config > check what type of magazine it's using > look at the magazine config and check what type of ammo it's using > and lastly you copy the ammo config and customize it.

If you're using the same ammo class name as the original config you will override the original one and the weapon will use it.

 

If you cannot figure it out just ask and i will help more.

Thank you very much man, "If you're using the same ammo class name as the original config you will override the original one and the weapon will use it."

 

If i don't use the same ammo class name, can i make a completly new ammo? So that i can use both the original and the modded one?

 

I got it to work with the pistol!! here is my config:

 

http://pastebin.com/GwxxNUaJ

 

I also added this: class RH_12Rnd_45cal_usp: CA_Magazine

{

scope=2;

displayName="Usp mag (.45)";

picture="\RH_de\data\UI\m_usp_ca.paa";

model="\RH_de\mags\mag_usp.p3d";

type=16;

ammo="RH_45ACP";

count=25;

initSpeed=28000;

};

};

};

 

Even tho i have count=25, my pistol still starts with 12 rounds in the magazine, any idea how i can change the max ammo?

[Bnae 1431]

 

Thank you very much man, "If you're using the same ammo class name as the original config you will override the original one and the weapon will use it."

 

If i don't use the same ammo class name, can i make a completly new ammo? So that i can use both the original and the modded one?

 

I got it to work with the pistol!! here is my config:

 

http://pastebin.com/GwxxNUaJ

 

I also added this: class RH_12Rnd_45cal_usp: CA_Magazine

{

scope=2;

displayName="Usp mag (.45)";

picture="\RH_de\data\UI\m_usp_ca.paa";

model="\RH_de\mags\mag_usp.p3d";

type=16;

ammo="RH_45ACP";

count=25;

initSpeed=28000;

};

};

};

 

Even tho i have count=25, my pistol still starts with 12 rounds in the magazine, any idea how i can change the max ammo?

 

 

 

Cannot say from the class names, but i assume the weapon is using RH_12Rnd_45cal_usp as magazine?

Count is indeed the count of ammo in the magazine and it should work just fine like that. There is a chance that there is also count in the weapon config, highly doubt that tho.

 

You can create completely new ammo types and magazines by creating new class names.

[psrkallez06 7]

Cannot say from the class names, but i assume the weapon is using RH_12Rnd_45cal_usp as magazine?

Count is indeed the count of ammo in the magazine and it should work just fine like that. There is a chance that there is also count in the weapon config, highly doubt that tho.

 

You can create completely new ammo types and magazines by creating new class names.

 

Pistol name: RH_usp

 

Magazine Name: RH_12Rnd_45cal_usp

 

Bullet name: RH_45ACP

 

I also get confused with the }; stuff at the end, I don't really know how many i need, do i need as many }; as i have classes? The reason why i got it to work is because i read the error log when i convert to .bin file and correct it after that.

 

This is my full config file right now:

 

class CfgPatches

{

class BNAE_Weapons_F_Mark

{

author="Bnae";

name="Custom ammo";

url="";

requiredAddons[]=

{

"A3_Data_F",

"A3_Weapons_F"

};

requiredVersion=0.1;

};

};

class CfgAmmo

{

class Default;

class BulletCore;

class BulletBase;

class RH_45ACP: BulletBase

{

hit=9999;

indirectHit=0;

indirectHitRange=0;

cartridge="FxCartridge_65_caseless";

caliber=2.5999999;

deflecting=0;

visibleFire=5;

audibleFire=9;

cost=100;

typicalSpeed=9999;

airFriction=-0.0;

};

 

class CfgMagazines

{

class Default;

class CA_Magazine;

 

class RH_12Rnd_45cal_usp: CA_Magazine

{

scope=2;

displayName="Usp mag (.45)";

picture="\RH_de\data\UI\m_usp_ca.paa";

model="\RH_de\mags\mag_usp.p3d";

type=16;

ammo="RH_45ACP";

count=25;

initSpeed=28000;

};

};

};

 

Everything is working except that the ammo still is at 12 rounds instead of 25.. The only things i would like now is the ammo to work, and then i would like to add a laser pointer/pistol sight to it. Thanks again.

[Bnae 1431]

Please use the <> icon to paste the code so it's much easier to read

 

Every { should have }; at some point. Here's a little example

class CfgPatches                             // Config class name
{                                            // Config class start
	class BNAE_Weapons_F_Mark            // Custom class name
	{                                    // Custom class start

		author="Bnae";
		name="Custom ammo";
		url="";
		requiredAddons[]=
		{
			"A3_Data_F_Mark",
			"A3_Weapons_F_Bootcamp",
			"A3_Weapons_F_Mark"
		};
		requiredVersion=0.1;
		units[]={};
		weapons[]={};

	};                                   // Custom class end
};                                           // Config class end

 

Try this config

class CfgPatches
{
	class psrkallez06_Weapons_F
	{
		author="psrkallez06";
		name="Custom config";
		url="";
		requiredAddons[]=
		{
		"A3_Data_F",
		"A3_Weapons_F"
		};
		requiredVersion=0.1;
	};
};
class CfgAmmo
{
	class Default;
	class BulletCore;
	class BulletBase;
	class RH_45ACP: BulletBase
	{
		hit=9999;
		indirectHit=0;
		indirectHitRange=0;
		cartridge="FxCartridge_65_caseless";
		caliber=2.5999999;
		deflecting=0;
		visibleFire=5;
		audibleFire=9;
		cost=100;
		typicalSpeed=9999;
		airFriction=-0.0;
	};
};
 
class CfgMagazines
{
	class Default;
	class CA_Magazine;
	class RH_12Rnd_45cal_usp: CA_Magazine
	{
		scope=2;
		displayName="Usp mag (.45)";
		picture="\RH_de\data\UI\m_usp_ca.paa";
		model="\RH_de\mags\mag_usp.p3d";
		type=16;
		ammo="RH_45ACP";
		count=25;
		initSpeed=28000;
	};
};

[psrkallez06 7]

Please use the <> icon to paste the code so it's much easier to read

 

Every { should have }; at some point. Here's a little example

class CfgPatches                             // Config class name
{                                            // Config class start
	class BNAE_Weapons_F_Mark            // Custom class name
	{                                    // Custom class start

		author="Bnae";
		name="Custom ammo";
		url="";
		requiredAddons[]=
		{
			"A3_Data_F_Mark",
			"A3_Weapons_F_Bootcamp",
			"A3_Weapons_F_Mark"
		};
		requiredVersion=0.1;
		units[]={};
		weapons[]={};

	};                                   // Custom class end
};                                           // Config class end

 

Try this config

class CfgPatches
{
	class psrkallez06_Weapons_F
	{
		author="psrkallez06";
		name="Custom config";
		url="";
		requiredAddons[]=
		{
		"A3_Data_F",
		"A3_Weapons_F"
		};
		requiredVersion=0.1;
	};
};
class CfgAmmo
{
	class Default;
	class BulletCore;
	class BulletBase;
	class RH_45ACP: BulletBase
	{
		hit=9999;
		indirectHit=0;
		indirectHitRange=0;
		cartridge="FxCartridge_65_caseless";
		caliber=2.5999999;
		deflecting=0;
		visibleFire=5;
		audibleFire=9;
		cost=100;
		typicalSpeed=9999;
		airFriction=-0.0;
	};
};
 
class CfgMagazines
{
	class Default;
	class CA_Magazine;
	class RH_12Rnd_45cal_usp: CA_Magazine
	{
		scope=2;
		displayName="Usp mag (.45)";
		picture="\RH_de\data\UI\m_usp_ca.paa";
		model="\RH_de\mags\mag_usp.p3d";
		type=16;
		ammo="RH_45ACP";
		count=25;
		initSpeed=28000;
	};
};

Sorry i will use <> in the future. Thank you very much for the detailed explination! Gonna try that script :)

 

Update: Your script worked perfectly. How come it didn't work when i changed the "count" but it did work in yours?

 

And now to the last thing, I wanna add the basic MRD sight + IR laser pointer to the pistol.  I know that there should look something like this:

class WeaponSlotsInfo: WeaponSlotsInfo
{
mass=33;
class MuzzleSlot: SlotInfo
{
linkProxy="\A3\data_f\proxies\weapon_slots\MUZZLE";
compatibleItems[]=
{
"RH_muzisd"
};
};
class CowsSlot
{
};
class PointerSlot
{
};
};
 

But i don't know where to start.

[Bnae 1431]

Here you can see how i'm using 4-five .45 pistol to test my attachments.

In this case im not overriding the original config.

 

Remember to update the CfgPatches also with

weapons[] = {"WEAPON CLASS NAME"};

class MuzzleSlot;
class CowsSlot;
class PointerSlot;
class UnderBarrelSlot;
class SlotInfo;
class CfgWeapons
{
	class Pistol_Base_F;
	class hgun_Pistol_heavy_01_F: Pistol_Base_F
	{
		class WeaponSlotsInfo;
	};
	class bnae_test_pistol: hgun_Pistol_heavy_01_F          //Class name is personal
	{
		displayname="Testing Pistol";                   //Personal
		author = "Bnae";                                //Personal
		dlc = "BArsenal_Mod";                           //Personal (req. CfgMods)
		class WeaponSlotsInfo: WeaponSlotsInfo
		{
			mass=30;
			holsterScale=0.94999999;
			class CowsSlot: CowsSlot
			{
				compatibleItems[]=
				{
					"optic_MRD"
				};
				iconPosition[]={0.60000002,0.27000001};
				iconScale=0.15000001;
			};
			class MuzzleSlot: MuzzleSlot
			{
				linkProxy="\A3\data_f\proxies\weapon_slots\MUZZLE";
				compatibleItems[]=
				{
					"muzzle_snds_acp"
				};
				iconPosition[]={0.23999999,0.34999999};
				iconScale=0.2;
			};
		};
	};
};

[psrkallez06 7]

Here you can see how i'm using 4-five .45 pistol to test my attachments.

In this case im not overriding the original config.

 

Remember to update the CfgPatches also with

weapons[] = {"WEAPON CLASS NAME"};

class MuzzleSlot;
class CowsSlot;
class PointerSlot;
class UnderBarrelSlot;
class SlotInfo;
class CfgWeapons
{
	class Pistol_Base_F;
	class hgun_Pistol_heavy_01_F: Pistol_Base_F
	{
		class WeaponSlotsInfo;
	};
	class bnae_test_pistol: hgun_Pistol_heavy_01_F          //Class name is personal
	{
		displayname="Testing Pistol";                   //Personal
		author = "Bnae";                                //Personal
		dlc = "BArsenal_Mod";                           //Personal (req. CfgMods)
		class WeaponSlotsInfo: WeaponSlotsInfo
		{
			mass=30;
			holsterScale=0.94999999;
			class CowsSlot: CowsSlot
			{
				compatibleItems[]=
				{
					"optic_MRD"
				};
				iconPosition[]={0.60000002,0.27000001};
				iconScale=0.15000001;
			};
			class MuzzleSlot: MuzzleSlot
			{
				linkProxy="\A3\data_f\proxies\weapon_slots\MUZZLE";
				compatibleItems[]=
				{
					"muzzle_snds_acp"
				};
				iconPosition[]={0.23999999,0.34999999};
				iconScale=0.2;
			};
		};
	};
};

Thank you very much, damn so many classes everywhere haha.. I always get errors when i make it a .bin, like "error unknown base class" etc.. I really have to look for some tutorial that explains classes and how/when to use them/include them, and why etc.

 

This is the weapon I'm modifying: 

 

I get confused about parrents etc. I don't know what to include, and where, and in which order..

[psrkallez06 7]

Once again i need some help.. This confuses me. for testing i just wanted to change the top speed of a plane, making the script as small as possible:

class CfgPatches
{
    class A3_MyF18
    {
        units[]=
        {
         "JS_JC_FA18E"
        };
        requiredVersion=0.1;
        requiredAddons[]={
			"A3_Air_F",
			"A3_Characters_F_Gamma"
		};
		class CfgVehicles
		{
		class JS_JC_FA18F;
		class JS_JC_FA18F_new: JS_JC_FA18F
		{
			maxSpeed=5100;
		};
    };
	};
	};

It does compile fine, but the speed won't change ingame. Here is a picture of the class etc:

 

What have i done wrong? Thanks.

[Bamse 223]

You are defining a totally new plane, with the class name "JS_JC_FA18F_new". You are looking at the class "JS_JC_FA18E" on your screenshot.

Also, for the sake of doing things correctly, you should update the units array in cfgPatches to correspond with the new vehicle you're creating.

[psrkallez06 7]

You are defining a totally new plane, with the class name "JS_JC_FA18F_new". You are looking at the class "JS_JC_FA18E" on your screenshot.

Also, for the sake of doing things correctly, you should update the units array in cfgPatches to correspond with the new vehicle you're creating.

Hm, I thought that: 

class JS_JC_FA18F_new: JS_JC_FA18F

Means that i make a new class called JS_JC_FA18F_new, and i then "import" the stuff to the new class from JS_JC_FA18F.. This is so hard for me haha, i just wanna get the hang of it. Thanks for your time trying to help!! :)

[Bamse 223]

And you are totally correct, but you're doing it wrong in a couple of ways I'm afraid.

 

Try using this instead:

class CfgPatches
{
	class A3_MyF18
	{
		units[] = {"JS_JC_FA18F_new"};
		requiredVersion = 1.66;
		requiredAddons[] = {"JS_JC_FA18"};
	};
};

class CfgVehicles
{
	class JS_JC_FA18F;
	class JS_JC_FA18F_new : JS_JC_FA18F
	{
		maxSpeed = 5100;
	};
};

Screenshot:

 

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cfgVehicles is not a part of cfgPatches and needs to be "alone". You were also missing dependencies which is a good way of making sure that the load order of the mods is kept proper.

[x3kj 1247]

maxspeed doesnt make a plane go faster if it doesnt have enough thrust.

Also your values are ludicrous - they will cause problems in the game.

[psrkallez06 7]

maxspeed doesnt make a plane go faster if it doesnt have enough thrust.

Also your values are ludicrous - they will cause problems in the game.

I know, Like i said, I'm doing this for learning, i just want the values to change (So i know that my script is correct). I won't play with these values etc.

[psrkallez06 7]

And you are totally correct, but you're doing it wrong in a couple of ways I'm afraid.

 

Try using this instead:

class CfgPatches
{
	class A3_MyF18
	{
		units[] = {"JS_JC_FA18F_new"};
		requiredVersion = 1.66;
		requiredAddons[] = {"JS_JC_FA18"};
	};
};

class CfgVehicles
{
	class JS_JC_FA18F;
	class JS_JC_FA18F_new : JS_JC_FA18F
	{
		maxSpeed = 5100;
	};
};

Screenshot:

 

'

 

cfgVehicles is not a part of cfgPatches and needs to be "alone". You were also missing dependencies which is a good way of making sure that the load order of the mods is kept proper.

 

I see thank you. Before i saw your message i made this:

class CfgPatches
{
	class psrkallez06_Plane
	{
		author="psrkallez06";
		name="Custom VTOL";
		url="";
		requiredAddons[]=
		{
	     "A3_Air_F",
		 "A3_Characters_F_Gamma"
		};
		requiredVersion=0.1;
	  }; 
	
};
class CfgVehicles
{
	class Plane;
	class JS_JC_FA18E: Plane
	{
		maxSpeed=5000;
	};	
	};	
	};
	

And it worked fine. I was wondering once again, why do i need the (units[] = {"JS_JC_FA18F_new"};? Is it because of the load order? How do i know when i need it and what to input there?

Also i do see JS_JC_FA18F_new in the config viewer, but how do i find the plane in the editor? I can't see it there. Cheers.

[psrkallez06 7]

So once again I'm confused haha. Been trying like crazy to increase the magazine size of the cyrus. I can't understand why it won't work. I copied your "one hit kill" for the cyrus and it worked, I tried adding the magazine size as you did for one of the pistols. But the ammo doesn't increase for the cyrus, i can't understand why, been trying many different things. Here is my script 

class CfgPatches
{
	class BNAE_Weapons_F_Mark
	{
		author="Bnae";
		name="Custom ammo";
		url="";
		requiredAddons[]=
		{
			"A3_Data_F_Mark",
			"A3_Weapons_F_Bootcamp",
			"A3_Weapons_F_Mark"
		};
		requiredVersion=0.1;
		units[]={};
		weapons[]={};
	};
};
class CfgAmmo
{
	class BulletBase;
	class B_93x64_Ball: BulletBase
	{
		hit=9999;
		indirectHit=0;
		indirectHitRange=0;
		cartridge="FxCartridge_93x64_Ball";
		audibleFire=80;
		visibleFireTime=3;
		dangerRadiusBulletClose=10;
		dangerRadiusHit=14;
		suppressionRadiusBulletClose=8;
		suppressionRadiusHit=10;
		cost=6;
		airLock=1;
		caliber=2.2;
		typicalSpeed=785;
		timeToLive=10;
		model="\A3\Weapons_f\Data\bullettracer\tracer_green";
		tracerScale=1.2;
		tracerStartTime=0.075000003;
		tracerEndTime=1;
		airFriction=-0.00075000001;
		class CamShakeExplode
		{
			power="(10^0.5)";
			duration="((round (10^0.5))*0.2 max 0.2)";
			frequency=20;
			distance="((10^0.5)*3)";
		};
		class CamShakeHit
		{
			power=10;
			duration="((round (10^0.25))*0.2 max 0.2)";
			frequency=20;
			distance=1;
		};
		// So far so good, one hit kill works.
		class CfgMagazines
		{
			class Default;
			class CA_Magazine;
			class 150Rnd_93x64_Mag;
			class 10Rnd_93x64_DMR_05_Mag: 150Rnd_93x64_Mag
			{
		author="$STR_A3_Bohemia_Interactive";
		picture="\A3\Weapons_F_Mark\Data\UI\M_93x64_DMR_05_CA.paa";
		count=15;
		displayName="$STR_A3_CfgMagazines_10Rnd_93x64_DMR_05_Mag0";
		descriptionShort="$STR_A3_CfgMagazines_10Rnd_93x64_DMR_05_Mag1";
		initSpeed=870;
		tracersEvery=0;
		lastRoundsTracer=0;
		mass=16;
		};
		};
			
	};
};

Once again thank you!

 

Edit: I just noticed that after the latest arma update the magazine increase script for the USP gun doesn't work anymore.. Maybe that's why the cyrus script didn't work either. Not sure tho.

[psrkallez06 7]

Since the website shut down for a week just when i wrote my latest post I'm gonna bump this! Still has this problem. THanks.