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Any news on this please ?

I have requested twice now, very politely, for any of the Devs or Testers to comment on this problem post 1.2.2. As I haven't had one answer I assume fixing this problem is very low on their current priorities. I have always been very impressed in the support given by ED and their determination to fix anything that's broken, but in this case the Datalink / Wingman attack problem is ruining the sim gameplay but they don't seem interested, even a comment would be nice ?

I can't start DCS using my usual desktop icon since the last patch ?? I have looked in Saved Games but could only find autoupdate.cache which I removed but autupdate.lock wasn't there ?

Right, did some more testing ! When the wingman has been sent the Datalink target, it appears if you assign him 'Group', as the last poster said, he will attack the targets. So when giving him Datalink targets, you have to select either 2. Targets or 4. Targets by type. If you use 1. Target or 3. Target by Type he wont attack. Maybe something for ED to look into.

Can any of the Devs or Testers tell me if the recent SP Datalink problem was fixed in the 1.2.2 patch. Please don't move this post again, its a question not a bug report. Thanks Glen

Has Datalink Been Fixed in 1.2.2 ? Sorry to raise another post on this topic but my original question got buried in another thread. My wingman appears to get the Datalink OK and acknowledges, but will not attack the target. He starts heading in the targets direction then turns back and says "rejoin" with the target still intact.

Can any of the ED Testers confirm if the Datalink problem has been fixed in 1.2.2 please. I have just read the manual again to make sure I'm doing it right. My Wingy appears to get the Datalink target ok, then flies towards the target and even at one point said "Attacking Target" - then blow me he did a 180 and said "Rejoin" without firing anything, with the target right in front of him ???? I then gave him a general "Attack Ground Targets" command and he killed everything in site :doh:

That's a very good point, but in my case I can confirm it was the enemy each time. He seems to get the datalink because he always acknowledges the command, and then he flies in the direction of the datalink target but then turns around and says rejoin before he gets there. Just had a thought, they were moving targets so perhaps they moved from his target area. Never had this problem before though, as I use Datalink all the time, just in the last couple of updates.

I have created a couple of simple 'Create Fast Missions' to test the Datalink in this latest version. In every case I am able to assign a datalink target either by myself or have my wingman carry out a reconnaissance. I can 'send' the target to my wingman and order him to "attack datalink targets". He will always reply Roger or Affirm then fly towards the targets, but half way there he just turns around and says "Rejoin" without firing a shot ?? This has worked perfectly in previous versions, I'm really getting disillusioned with ED's quality control lately. The fun has gone out of Blackshark 2 with this broken Datalink / AI attack problem :(

Thanks for your advice, my wingman is normally hovering next to me so the first two of your answers are accounted for. Its a good point being 6.5 to 5.5 Kms from the relevant target, I'll give that ago - thanks. It would still be very welcome if ED could provide a quick fix the Datalink problem though, this sims not the same without it and it has been working fine in the past.

I have given the A-10C Warthog a rest and gone back to Blackshark 2 1.2.1. In the past I got quite proficient at the 'Clear Tkvarcheli' mission, and managed to keep my wingman alive - most of the time !! However, as the Datalink is currently broken in this version, I'm using other Radio commands like 'Attack My Target' or 'Attack Air Defences' etc. But the wingman has gone back to BS1 levels of competence, and gets shot down with monotonous frequency. DCS had got the AI working reasonably well in the past where you had a good chance of keeping them alive, especially using Datalink. I find it dam annoying that DCS have broken something quite significant like Datalink in Blackshark 2 and not bothered to issue some kind of Hotfix especially as we now have the Auto-update facility. Datalink is a major part of Blackshark's combat arsenal and without it the sim is currently useless with the assistance of a wingman. Glen

For the last couple of updates my FPS has been locked at 60, is this by design or have I pressed something by mistake ?

As stated in my post above I don't have an ED entry in my Start Menu, is there a workaround for this please so I can force an update. Thanks

I had a problem this morning, when I started DCS World the program started an update (I currently have 6120) but stopped when the status bar was at about 45%. I left it for 15 mins but it didn't move so I pressed cancel. I don't think it was my broadband connection but can't be sure. Anyway how do I force another update without waiting until tomorrow. For some reason I don't have an Eagle Dynamics entry in my Start Menu and pressing 'DCS_Updater' in the 'bin' folder just starts DCS ? Glen

That fixed it - thanks :thumbup:

Hi I have just tried to load the SFJackBauer Saitek X-52 profile with the A-10C 1.2.1 update, as I have done many times in the past when an update is published. However this time many of the items in the Control section are displaying RED highlight. This has never happened before, any idea what may be wrong ? Glen

That's good news, thanks. So in theory I don't need to install Blackshark 1 again unless I replace my computer or hard drive :thumbup: Glen

I have just reinstalled Blackshark 1 so I can install the Blackshark 2 1.2.1 update. As I only have one hard drive I don't want to take up valuable hard disc space so I un-installed Blackshark 1 again. In the past this hasn't caused a problem running BS2. Now with the DCS Auto-updater is this ridiculous procedure now eliminated or will the auto-updater look for an installed copy of BS1 before it updates BS2 ? Glen

Thanks, that's a very good point I forgot DCS World is free :doh: Glen

I haven't found a clear description of this procedure yet, only this "Navigate to your DCS World/Mods/aircrafts/A-10C/bin/x86_64 (or x86) folder and open. Find the a10_protect file and double-click. Deactivate by following the prompts/instructions" Do I need to deactivate both the A-10 AND DCS World. I have successfully deactivated the A-10 module by using the above guide to find a10_protect, but when I found the dcs_protect there was not an option to activate or deactivate just 'Register Event Log' Glen

I have previously supported ED and bought Blackshark One, then paid for the update for Blackshark Two. I have now bought a new computer and in the process of re-installing all my software, including DCS Blackshark. I now have to install Blackshark One just to install Blackshark Two. This is crazy, why can't ED recognize those of us that have paid for the Blackshark Two update and issue a special installation code so we can install just Version Two. My only other option is to buy Blackshark for a third time so I can dispense with the BS1 installation and save unnecessary hard disk space :noexpression: Glen

Is there a new Mission Editor manual yet or do we still have to use the old A-10 GUI manual ?

From the above info I have now successfully created a FARP and managed to get rearming and refuelling. As mentioned in another post the FARP Ammo Dump doesn't appear to be working with this version, but substituting it with the M818 Truck works fine. Thanks again guys for your help :)

Thanks a lot, I haven't really got into the ME yet, just a few minor changes with the A-10, like repositioning a JTAC that's placed behind a tall building ?? I'll try and find the thread relating to FARP's Glen

Hi When using 'Create Fast Mission' my Ka-50 normally starts at an airfield a long way from the battle area. Is there any way I can edit the mission and put a FARP closer to the action and move my Ka-50 and wingy's aircraft from the airfield to the FARP ? I always prefer to start from the ramp. Glen