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@SOLIDKREATE link unavailable at Google Drive. Can you re-load please?

It's been quite some time since there has been any mention of the issue of encrypting modules (re-mastered F-5E) making it impossible to use the Model Viewer in the process of making skins. If someone doesn't know what I'm talking about there is a long thread here: @NineLine your last reply was on April 14: My latest request for any news was on July 6: Please let us know that this issue has (hopefully) not been forgotten. Is there anyone working on a solution?

This is a skinpack compiled for use by the "Iron Curtain Virtual Aviators" lead by 526th Blade who provided much of the research, editing and advise. Thank you sir. The four aircraft presented, 68-0467, 68-0526, 69-0244 and 69-0260 are depicted as they were at Ramstein Air Base circa 1983 and are rendered as close as possible to historical photographs. The folder exceeds the User Files size limit so it can be downloaded here: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/gc6zjlo9tiokvkwklfxpb/USAF-526th-TFS-Skinpack.zip?rlkey=s6u4u88fnvzgn30vqzulvamnk&dl=0 The zip is designed to be OVGME friendly. Just make sure that all five folders including "USAF_526th_Common" are placed in your "\Saved Games\DCS.openbeta\Liveries\F-4E-45MC" folder.

Ask Google... It's what it found.

Bumping again. I'm concerned about the upcoming release of the MiG-29. Please respond.

Try this: Link to the Github: https://pbzweihander.github.io/dcs-detent-finder/

I'm sure that it's already been done. I'd wager that Ed is aware but are burying their heads and in denial that the encryption is accomplishing what they hope for. OK, that's an honest statement and I can accept that making the MV functional is a low priority. I personally would be appeased if you assured me that it will eventually (within a reasonable timeline) be the solution instead of the much less desirable measure of coding the game to allow refreshing of skins only. As for the statement r.e. gaslighting, well that's what it feels like when request's for news are not responded to. That's very wishful thinking until this issue is resolved. See my statement "(within a reasonable timeline)" above. "Years" is not reasonable. Your statement implies that it will be several model releases before we see the solution. That certainly sounds like "years" to me. Bottom line, I am and have always been supportive of ED. I own most modules and almost always pre-purchase. My passion is Livery making and I have submitted numerous skins to UF for the enjoyment of the DCS community. I really enjoy the skin contests and am proud and grateful to have awarded in each one that I have entered. So, that is why I'm upset. I believe that I've been courteous and diplomatic in voicing my displeasure and am grateful for your responding in the same fashion.

NineLine ED Team 32.5k 134 Author ED Team Posted 7 hours ago It is not up for discussion here, we have already stated what we are going to try to do elsewhere. Please keep the discussion on the MiG-29 FAQ here, thanks. Let's discuss it here then (or the F-5E thread)... I'm still not clear what the projected solution is from the team. I can say that the overwhelming majority of Livery makers want a Model Viewer revision that will read the encrypted files. Most (myself included) think that it is entirely possible. If you say that it's not possible please explain as to why not. It seems that y'all consider that being able to refresh the skins in game will be a solution but that is simply not true as a number of us have explained in the past. I have bumped the issue several times with @NineLine and @BIGNEWY @tags without response. It may be that you don't know or are not ready to share but the lack of response feels like gaslighting. Please note that I have previously purchased the F-5 upgrade and have also pre-purchased the MiG-29 as a token of support.

Not if it's encrypted like the F-5E. Well, you might get some simple, run of the mill skins but not any good quality ones since all of the experienced / talented skinners will refuse to touch it. However, I did pre-purchase it as a gesture of support for ED and am crossing my fingers for a good outcome for the Livery community. Waiting to hear what @BIGNEWY and @NineLine have to say about it.

Aaaannd, this begs the question. Will it be encrypted? @NineLine, @BIGNEWY?

For me DCS, IL2, Google Chrome and other apps are always assigned "efficiency mode" by Windows 11. I've searched the webs as to how to disable this without success. Maybe someone here knows how to force Wondoze to do so. NVM - I found out how to disable it in the Registry. At least for the games. It still insists on efficiency mode for Chrome.

I figured that it's time for my periodic bump... @NineLine anything new?

The forum needs a ROFL reaction button

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