Strike Fighter Project 2 – Screen Overhaul v1.2 Customizable Edition
 
The new version of SF2 Screen Overhaul 1.2 is now released.  Here is the following screen this mod completely overhaul:
 
-          Main screen
-          Single mission screen
-          Mission editor screen
-          Hangar (Default) screen
-          Loadout screen
-          Planning screen
-          Roster screen
-          Campaign screen
-          Campaign editor screen
-          Pilot records screen
-          Options screen
 
It does not yet cover another screen.  It is work in progress (WIP) for now.  What I am seeking for is feedback that will help me improving the mod further. It is one of my biggest projects I ever worked on for SF2. It gave me opportunity to grow a new skill I enjoy doing. 

NOTE:  Now that SF2 Screen Overhaul is becoming a customizable version. If you make any mods that adds or change anything to this mod, please add my name and mod name to your credit part.
 
You can contact me by PM in CombatAce (I am known as Eagle114th there) or Strike fighter series Discord chat (My username is Magic Dragon, so you can find me there too.)

Version 1.2 NOTES:
 
Buttons customization instruction:
In Menu folder (SF2 mod folder), you will see various SF2 screen named as “BUTTONS_HANGAR, MAIN, OPTIONS, etc...), there are folders for each button.  In order, to change the color of buttons, go to one of button folder, you will see different folders for various color.  Copy the file from there and overwrite the files in any BUTTONS_(SCREEN) folder.

For example, in BUTTONS_HANGAR, if I want to change the color of “LOADOUT” square button to blue; I go to the folder “LOADOUT”, then “Blue” folder, copy the files: LOADOUT0.bmp, LOADOUT1.bmp, and LOADOUT2.bmp.  Then I paste (Overwrite) the files in BUTTONS_HANGAR.
 
Screens and Buttons customization Templates
In different “BUTTONS_(different screen names)”, there are folder “_Templates’.  You can use it to change the designs, colors, or anything you want to do with the screen background or buttons. 
 
 


This mod uses a font known as Orbitron.  I included it in _Fonts folder.

I want to express my sincerely big THANKS to Menrva, Wrench, UllyB, Daddyairplanes, Wilches, JosefK, FalonCAF, and everyone else in CombatAce community for making this possible.  You all have been a huge help. 

Because of Operation Desert Storm 30 years anniversary great mod, I was able to study the codes on how SF2 menu work, which led me into developing new menu for SF2.  This mod is truly fun to fly in SF2.  If anyone hasn’t tried it yet, I highly recommend it.


There are detailed instruction that explains how to install in the proper ways in README file.  LEASE READ IT BEFORE INSTALLING! 

I included the plans for the next version in the readme too.  

The feedback are always welcomed!
 
 
 

Alternative .PSD Template for Hangars /  Eagle114th Screen Overhaul (1920x1080)
 
This is a Photoshop template for making your own hangars to use with Eagle114th Screen Overhaul
I really want to keep my aircraft collection sorted, so when i saw Eagle114th's work i decidded to make some changes and include some more info about every aircraft (i keep them separated by country / service branch)
 
How to Use:
This template contains 4 masked Groups, 1 what-if stamp and 1 text layer.
Drag and drop your aircraft photo inside "Main Photo" Group, then press CONTROL + T to position and scale it inside the viewport, if necessary hide other layers inside this group.
Select current manufacturer / service branch / flag or drag and drop your inside the relevant  group (note that i've included a few images like Argentine, Brazilian and UK Flag)
Hide or Show the "What-If" layer (it contains a stamp in the upper right corner, as you can see in some screenshots)
Use the Text tool on the bottom text and type aircraft name
Save as .JPG 
 
Requirements:
Eagle114 Screen Overhaul  - 
 
 
Gravicon Font (Free Download)
https://www.fontzillion.com/fonts/tom-c-lai/gravicon-display?utm_source=fontsquirrel.com&utm_medium=matcherator_link&utm_campaign=gravicondisplay
 
Credits:
A HUGE thanks for Eagle114th for making such a wonderful new menus.
and Wilches for some ideas
 
Hope you like it :)

Eagle114th's SF2 Menu (UI) Expansion v1.2
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This is a second version of SF2 UI Expansion mod.  If you face any bugs or problems, please inform me.
The purpose of this mod is to expand / improve the SF2 UI.  In the first version, it does two things:
1)    Change the aircraft list when displaying the list.  Aircraft list are sorted by nation first.  There are three versions:
a.    Version #1: Nations’ multi-branches are combined, so you’ll see (USN / USMC) A-4s or (RN / RAF) F-4Ks as an example.  If aircraft have skins for a multi-nations, it will have ‘>>’ at end of aircraft name.
b.    Version #2:  There are both symbol ‘>’ and ‘>>’.  For any aircraft that is used by multi-branches, will use ‘>’, while any aircraft with skins for a multi nations will have ‘>>’ at the end of name.
c.    Version #3: Same as version 2 with simplified year tag.  Instead of (19XX), it will show as ‘XX.
2)    RWR and RADAR being displayed on the screen, there are 4 versions:
a.    Version #1: RWR + RADAR upper right corner
b.    Version #2: RWR + RADAR upper left corner
c.    Version #3: RWR (upper left corner) + RADAR (upper right corner)
d.    Version #4: RADAR (upper left corner) + RWR (upper right corner)
Plans for next version:
-    New menu + GUI (WIP)
-    Make smaller version of RWR + RADAR
-    If time permits, will work on ordinance list, so they will be sorted by type of ordinance before the name.

The feedback are always appreciated!  ENJOY!
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INSTALLATION:
Note: This mod is covers all aircraft in SF2 with all expansion pack and DLCs.
(AIRCRAFT)
1) MAKE A BACK UP COPY OF AIRCRAFT folder in Strike Fighters Project 2 mod directory. It can be found in this directory: SF2 (Main folder) -> Objects -> Aircraft
2) In Aircraft Sorting List folder, choose one of three versions, and then copy and drop Objects folder in SF2 mod main directory.

(ORDINANCE)
1) MAKE A BACK UP COPY OF WEAPONS folder in Strike Fighters Project 2 mod directory. It can be found in this directory: SF2 (Main folder) -> Objects -> Weapons
2) In Ordinance Sorting List folder, copy and drop Objects folder in SF2 mod main directory.
(RWR + RADAR)
1) MAKE A BACK UP COPY of HUDDATA.INI in FLIGHT folder in SF2 Main directory.
2) In RWR + Radar folder, choose one version of six versions, and then copy and drop Flight folder in SF2 mod directory.
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UPDATE LOG:
v1.0
- First version of SF2 Menu (UI) Expansion
v1.2
- Added extra options for RWR + RADAR with half sized version (See Version #1A and #2A screenshot in RWR + RADAR folder)
- Added Ordinance Sorting list
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Current projects
- SF2 new MENU and GUI (WIP)
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PERMISSION:
Please contact me first if you want to use my mod for any purposes. 
Eagle114th / MagicDragon116
 

Modern names list taken from Census data and tweaked.
Drop file into FLIGHT folder
Open NATIONS.INI and change :
PilotNameList=NAMES.lst
to:
PilotNameList=NAMES2020.lst
 
Long live Third Wire
 
 
 
 

StrikeFighters2 Hi-Res Replacement Spash Screens 
By Viper
Replacement spash (Initializing, Please Wait) screen for SF2. Uncompress the zip file and copy the *.bmp files into "<Your Install location>\Strike Fighters 2\Menu\" folder...where-ever you installed SF2.
Simple install: Backup your "INITSCREEN.BMP" and  rename one of the new BMP you like to "INITSCREEN.BMP" and all your SF2 starts will show the new splash screen. 
Complex Install: If you want each of your games to have a different splash screen...Back up and edit the <game>.ini file for the <game>.exe you want to change the splash screen for in the "<Your Install location>\Strike Fighters 2\" folder. Update the "LoadingScreen=" parm with the name of splash screen you want to display on start up: ex. "LoadingScreen=Menu\INITSCREEN (1).BMP".
Note: If you copied the <game>.exe file to some other name, you have to copy the <game>.ini file to the same name as a the <game>.exe file. Also, the splash screen has to be a BMP file...PSD included so you can make your own. 
Thanks to "Squid" for the idea and some elements from his screens!
Enjoy!

SF2 Jane's USAF Hi-Res 1024x768 Menu Screens and Music!
By Viper
 
The Janes' Combat Flight Simulation Series! Every flight Sim'mer worth their wings remembers those! My favorite was the USAF! This package pays tribute to that old beautiful bird. It took me awhile to create this, so feedbacks and ratings would be highly appreciated...Enjoy!
 
This mod includes custom "Jane's USAF" themed menu screens, pilots and music. This mod uses customized INI files to drive the sights and sounds of the Strike Fighter 2 interface to look like Jane's USAF.
 
Unzip the package and preview the new screens before installing them. I recommend doing this as there are MANY alternate screens I have in there that you might like better (More on this later).
 
If you choose to install this package, I recommend that you back up (copy) your FLIGHT, MENU and PILOTDATA folders in the SF2 Mod folder you're installing this package into. Just in case you want to go back to your original setup.
 
* To install, simply unzip and copy the uncompressed FLIGHT, MENU and PILOTDATA folders to your StrikeFighter2 mod folder. I designed this package for SF2 Europe, but it should work for all SF2 series games.
 
My StrikeFighter2 mod on Win97 64-bit was..(yours may be different)...
 
C:\Users\<your_id>\Saved Games\Thirdwire\StrikeFighter2 Europe\
 
* To remove, simply delete the active FLIGHT, MENU and PILOTDATA folders and replace with the back up copies you made prior to the install.
 
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* Extras and additional info...
 
In the MENU folder, you will find three (3) other folders...
 
1) Alternates Folder - Contains "Alternate" Campaign, Options, Pilot, and Single Mission screens. If you like one of these better, just copy them to the main "MENU" folder and rename them to the correct names...
 
CampaignScreen.jpg
OptionsScreen.jpg
PilotRecordScreen.jpg
SingleMissionScreen.jpg
 
...for whichever files you are changing...
 
2) Music-Jets Folder - Contains alternate sound package. If the default music is too much for you, just copy the contents of this file into the default "MENU" folder. Most of the music will be replaced with jet sounds.
 
3) Music-On Folder - Contains the default INI files that will turn on all the music again.
 
Enjoy!

Strike Fighters 2: Operation Odyssey Dawn Menu Screens
 
1920x1080 menu screens for Strike Fighters 2: Operation Odyssey Dawn 2.0 HD by FRPignon
 
This is a set of images only; to install just drag&drop, copy/paste, etc. into your Menu Folder in C:\Users\<YOU>\Saved Games\ThirdWire\StrikeFighters2 .../
If you don't have a Menu folder, simply create it in the main directory.
Thanks to FRPignon for his great mod and to Chris “BeachAV8R” Frishmuth, who kindly gave me the permission to use his in-game screenshots.
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Citizen67
 

SF2: Vietnam Air & Ground War Expansion Pack Menu Screens
 
1920x1080 menu screens for Strike Fighters 2: Vietnam modded with Air & Ground War Expansion Pack by eburger68.
This is a set of images only; to install just drag&drop, copy/paste, etc. into your Menu Folder in C:\Users\<YOU>\Saved Games\ThirdWire\StrikeFighters2 Vietnam.../
 
Thanks to eburger68 for his wonderful mod.
 
 
 
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citizen67