Xanix

Hello. Yes, you can have the current (steam) three versions installed. If installed, all will share the same ‘user’ folder: (Users\’user’\Saved Games\DCS). On Steam, disable DCS World ‘auto update’ feature Install DCS World base version. Make a copy of the folder ‘DCSWorld’ (you can call it DCSWorld.base) Go to the ‘bin’ folder (\Steam\steamapps\common\DCSWorld.base\bin) Make a link on your desktop of DCS.exe (You can call it DCSWorld.base) … the base version is installed and ready to use (DCSWorld.base) On Steam, chose the beta version. Let Steam erase/download Make a copy of the folder ‘DCSWorld’ (you can call it DCSWorld.beta) Go to the ‘bin’ folder (\Steam\steamapps\common\DCSWorld.beta\bin) Make a link on your desktop of DCS.exe (You can call it DCSWorld.beta) … the beta version is installed and ready to use (DCSWorld.beta) On Steam, chose the alpha version. Let Steam erase/download Make a copy of the folder ‘DCSWorld’(you can call it DCSWorld.alpha) Go to the ‘bin’ folder (\Steam\steamapps\common\DCSWorld.alpha\bin) Make a link on your desktop of DCS.exe (You can call it DCSWorld.alpha) … the alpha version is installed and ready to use (DCSWorld.alpha) In the end you will have... 4 folders: The steam alpha version ‘untouched’ called DCSWorld The steam base version called DCSWorld.base The steam beta version called DCSWorld.beta The steam alpha version called DCSWorld.alpha 4 links on your desktop: The steam alpha version called DCS World The steam base version called DCSWorld.base The steam beta version called DCSWorld.beta The steam alpha version called DCSWorld.alpha 1 shared ‘user’ folder for all the versions: The folder ‘DCS’ on the saved games folder (configuration, preferences, mods, etc) *Buy the ‘starforce free’ Nevada and Mirage prior to do the ‘dance’ (It’s possible to do it after buy/install but, is more confusing!) *The Spitfire, also ‘starforce free’ will not be ‘flyable’ on Nevada. (I don’t know why. You better ask DCS the reason!) *The ‘old’ modules (yes, the ones you bought in the ‘old/right’ time) (the ones that have both a starforce key and a steam key), prior to this questionable decision; if not activated already, will ask for activation! Sorry but, only Nevada + Mirage + Spitfire + F-15 Red Flag Campaign + A-10 Red Flag Campaign + A-10 Stone Shield Campaign + A-10 TTQ Campaign + F-5 BFM Campaign + F-5 ACM Campaign + MI-8 The Border Campaign + Museum Campaign are starforce free... ready to use!

Hi. How do I start a mission with the waypoints, already inserted? Tried ‘manual start up’and ‘auto start up’... I don’t have the waypoints of the mission loaded. If I “move myself” to an AI wingman plane before takeoff, the waypoints are already on the“system”. I need to have the kneeboard always on… do I need to insert the waypoints myself? How? Thank you.

Excuse me for my ‘French’… frak USA & frak Russia (more) planes. We need more EU birds! I’m European; I want more planes from/for us. What about the JAS 39 Gripen? I’m sure SAAB would help on the 3d model and the general, common knowledge information. *Ok, ok… I’ll make an exception for my beloved ‘Viper’. It’s getting old but it still can do the job. Regards to all

Hello to all. When looking the forum, I find some great work. New planes, scenery, structures, etc. Some of them are really good and make the game, more enjoyable! Some people are very talented and have the time; most of us, don’t have the ‘knowhow’ and/or the needed time to ‘search/study’ deeply, the hundreds of threads in the DCS forum. What I never find, is ‘simple’ tutorials to explain how to do it… What about someone take the time and make, some ‘sticky’ tutorials for beginners… As an example: Let’s make the (AI) F-4E flyable: I copy the ‘Su-25T’ (free) folder to Users/’Me’/Saved Games/ DCS/Mods/aircraft I copy the ‘F-15C’ (paid) folder to Users/’Me’/Saved Games/ DCS/Mods/aircraft I start from scratch; I simply make a folder called ‘F-4E’ on Users/’Me’/Saved Games/ DCS/Mods/aircraft *Let’s make the (AI) AH-64A flyable? I copy the ‘Ka-50’ (paid) folder to Users/’Me’/SavedGames/ DCS/Mods/aircraft I copy the ‘Mi-8MTV2’ (paid) folder to Users/’Me’/Saved Games/ DCS/Mods/aircraft I start from scratch; I simply make a folder called ‘AH-64A’ on Users/’Me’/Saved Games/ DCS/Mods/aircraft Then what? Simple way: How do I make it flyable? How do I add a cockpit (Su-25T/Su-27/F-15C)? How do I assign the ‘input’ to this model? How do I add a ‘hook’ to land on the carrier? *How do I assign a cockpit (Ka-50/ Mi-8MTV2/Uh-1H)? *How do I assign the ‘input’ to this model? *How do I add working ‘weapons’ to this model? Advanced way: How do I make it flyable ‘with my own’ FM? How do I add ‘my own’ cockpit? How do I ‘change/add’ characteristics to it? How do I add my own weapons’ to this model? Best regards to all

Hello. First of all; thank you very, very much for your help. The problem is, your ‘Viper’ is “F-16C_bl.52d” (custom plane) not “F-16C bl.52d” (DCS plane). So; if I use your plane, I need to ‘heavily’ edit the campaign. If I use mine; well, I don’t have a cockpit! Anyway thanks for the help. To show my appreciation… Longday ahead... F-15 taxing... F-4 waiting... Here I go... Waiting for others... In the company of friends... Kind regards.

Hello. I’ve found and downloaded this F-16A mod from here: F-16A Flyable for DCS 2.0 *UPDATED COCKPIT 90%* + 75% Night Lights https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/1895607/?sphrase_id=8013392 *The mod works on the “Alpha” version and has a custom, 3d cockpit. Flies nice too. Well, can anyone help me changing it (F-16A), to the (F-16C bl.52d)? I’ve already tried; editing some files on the mod folder. Didn’t work well… I’ve somehow managed to make the ‘C’ model flyable but, I lose the cockpit. *Only get the ‘HUD’ information but, no cockpit… I’ve also downloaded this MBot’s great, great dynamic campaign from here: F-15C Dynamic Campaign: Screaming Eagle https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=186217 *It’s a very engaging and fun campaign. The FPS are good too. Is mostly for the F-15C. A F-16C squadron is there too. Editing a file, the player can run the campaign, flying the F-16C. It works but, as I’ve already written, I’ve problems with the mod… no cockpit. A more experienced moder can help me? I really wanted to fly the ‘Viper’… I know the FM is not good but, it would be fun play the campaign ‘driving’ the F-16C. Any help would be really appreciated. Regards to all.

Well, I don’t know if it’s flight model (Mirage) is ‘like/close’ to the real airplane or not. I’m enjoying to fly it a lot… very easy and forgiven airplane. Can you elaborate what’s going on with the Mirage? *If it needs more work; shouldn’t ‘RAZBAM’ concentrate his time to finalize this module (released/on sale), instead of making new models (Harrier)? Regards to all.

Hello. You’re completely right. By default, the z axis was bound to throttle and ruder(!). I edited the axis configuration and corrected it; also added some ‘Deadzone/Curvature’…all right now! But I must say, after flying the Mirage and the Tiger; this F-15 doesn’t totally convince me. Anyway, thanks for the help.

[Solved] z axis bound to throttle and ruder by default. *If anyone is having problems with ‘Flaming Cliff’s’ aircrafts; check ‘Axis Commands’ configuration. Hi. Everyone knows the SU-25T. It’s flight model is superb... this free airplane, had made DCS what it is! I like the Viper so, right now I usually fly the Mirage; the closest thing to it. The flight model is really, really good. I have the “Flaming Cliffs 3” module too. Last night I’ve tried the F-15C. I just can’t fly it! The airplane is “super” sensitive and keeps “jumping” around… I don’t remember it to be like this. Didn’t ‘ED’ made a new PFS for it? I really don’t know what’s going on… I can fly well the Mirage and the Tiger. The F-15 is simply impossible, at least for me… can’t even maintain a level flight! SU-25 = Almost there MIG-29 = Hummm SU-27 = Good A-10 = Ok F-15 = What? *Flaming Cliffs’ F-15C (F15.dll 3 804KB) *Flaming Cliffs’ F-15C (NO F15CCWS.dll) *F-15C (F15.dll 3 804KB) *F-15C (F15CCWS.dll 31KB) User error? Bad HOTAS configuration? How do you manage to fly it like this, online? Kind regards

Hello. Currently, Eagle Dynamics is developing the F-18. Fine by me. It’s a good airplane; it deserves a place in this great, modern sim. Well; what about the Falcon 4’s lost children? Me and I think other DCS players, would really like to see it, on the simulator. Why no interest? Next year, Falcon 4 will have 20 years! Why not celebrate the airplane/game and develop, a good model of it? The ‘Viper’really deserves to be on DCS in all its glory. It could be Eagle Dynamics, a partner, a good add-on developer… someone could and should fill the gap and give the modernized F-16, to us. I gladly would pay, 2x the price of the F-18 module; yes, I really like the Falcon. Aside for the F-16A add-on here, is there another “good/great/superb” model, compatible with the alpha version of DCS? If so, please share; I would be really grateful. *Right now, I only fly the Hawk and the F-16A ‘mod’, on the Nevada theater (dynamic Red Flag Campaign). As a European; eagerly waiting for the Typhoon. Regards to all

Hello. So, the new location is not on the game folder. ‘User/Saved Games/ DCS.openalpha/Mods/Aircraft/F-16A’. Thank you; the F-16 is working again! Time for some Red Flag missions…

Hello. I was using this mod https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/1895607/?sphrase_id=7921049 to fly my beloved Viper. The F-16A doesn’t work anymore. Can’t fly it (player or client). Is there a simple way, to make it work? Can I edit some file on the mod, to make it playable again? Thnak you in advance and regards to all, Xanix

Super Mega player Red Flag? Hi. MBot; I want to start saying thank you, thank you very much, for your Superb job. I've already written this on other posts, ("MBot" dynamic campaigns, made me come back to DCS World). "Everything fells more ’real’ and ‘alive’ when playing; almost the same feelings as on *Falcon 4 + upgrades… old times coming back again". *Screaming Eagle dynamic campaign + Nevada theater is simply, an outstanding combo! Well, I wanted to make if possible, a request. Can you make a dynamic ‘Red Flag’ Campaign, with all the flyable DCS World modules? A player would only need to choose the desired squadron, prior to start the campaign. AI only airplanes and choppers (no player flyable), would be great too. Maybe; from all the squadrons present, at least add this player flyable ones… Blue Side: (01) F-15C (02) M-2000C (03) F-16 (with a payable mod) (04) F-5E (05) A-10A (06) A-10C (07) Hawk (08) SA342 (09) UH-1 (10) Combined Arms(?) Red Side: (01) Su-27 (02) Su-33 (03) MiG-29 (04) MiG-21bis (05) Su-25 (06) Su-25T (07) L-39 (08) Ka-50 (09) Mi-8MTV2 (10) Combined Arms(?) Anyway, thank you very much again and best regards to all, Xanix

Thank you all. I think, I’ll just keep buying from the DCS Store only. Next purchase; the “Spit” and the “Normandy”! Is there a dynamic campaign for it already? I just hope, that Windows 10 will get along with Starforce nicely… Kind regards to all, Xanix

Hello. Thank you very much, for all the explanations. I’m not here to argue or trying to create a problem, about copy protection types. As I’ve already written, I’ve already bought (Nevada + Mirage) from the DCS store; for the standalone version. On the standalone version, I need to add the key for activation, prior to use the add-ons. Use the add-on application for activate/deactivate it. *What I really wanted to know: Can someone tell me, if The Nevada + Mirage add-ons from Steam, have also starforce as activation or they’re simply added, to the DCS World game library folder? No activation/deactivation needed? Thank you in advance and regards, Xanix

I really don’t understand, why all of you send this massive “CAP flights”, against me. I’ve been away from DCS Would for some time; “MBot” whit his dynamic campaign work, got me back. Nevada theater with an F-15/A-10 dynamic campaign is just; Superb!!! Everything is more “alive” like on the Falcon 4 days; 1998 back again... Well; let me try to explain my thoughts better: Until now, if you’ve chosen to buy from DCS store, you received a “stand alone key” and a “steam key” all together...great. From now on, if you buy from DCS you get a “stand alone key” only. If you buy from Steam you get a “steam key” only… fine by me. My problem, is the current copy protection difference from standalone/steam I bought (Nevada) and (Mirage) from DCS. I got a key and “Starforce” copy protection type included. Vs. If I have bought (Nevada) and (Mirage) from Steam, I would have received a key and “Steam” copy protection type. Starforce free! (correct me if I'm wrong). From what I see, from now on, DCS World’s Steam users will have a better experience; free from "Starforce". “Denuvo” or what they call it, would be a better, non-intrusive solution… Best regards to all, Xanix

Yes, my friend I know that... I’ve already bought the “Mirage” and the “Nevada” DLC’s, from Eagle Dynamics. That’s the reason, I am asking why can’t I receive the steam’s version keys, for the products I’ve already bought "stand alone”? am I supposed to spent more money, and rebuy them again, just for steam?

So; if you buy the new DLC’s from Steam, you’re free from the “StarFRACK” thing. Well, what about the people like me, that have bought from the DCS store? Why don’t we receive a key, to play the DLCs without “Starforce”? During the years, I’ve bought: *I’ll put aside the old ones… DCS: FlamingCliffs 3 DCS:Combined Arms DCS: BlackShark 2 DCS: A-10CWarthog DCS:M-2000C DCS: NEVADA Test and Training Range Map Hawk T.1A for DCS World DCS: UH-1H Huey Shouldn’t I at least receive, a new key (Starforce Free) for Nevada and Mirage? I’ve cleaned and reinstalled my system. Now it’s running Windows 10. I really don’t want that starforce virus infesting it… Kind regards to all, Xanix

Hello. First of all, I want to salute you for what you're trying to do! That could be the greatest module, for this sim. DCS is a great simulator... good physics, good graphics, good editor but; it needs the "feeling to be part of something". That's why, 1998's Falcon 4, will be on my heart forever. Anyway, after searching the forum I've found you're Mig-21 dynamic campaign. I've tried to edit it to the Nevada theater with modern airplanes. I just can't... It's very confusing for me! Can you edit / change / post it for Nevada? It could be a little one; with some squadrons only and some plattons. Just a pre alpha demo to get us going... if not possible; can you at least, share some light on how to do it? Kind regards and a Great New Year.