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I use Notepad++ Check out Line 22: waterExplosion.fx [color=#2980b9]static const float3 SplashColor = {0.25, 0.41, 0.56};[/color]

I have a 32 inch LG VA Gaming Monitor for DCS. I also have a Colour Calibrated 24 inch ASUS ProArt display. I just realized that depending on your monitor technology (IPS, TN, VA) and how/if it is colour calibrated will all impact how warm or cold your white colours will appear. DCS is so customizable - I spent my morning and a few cups of coffee to see what else I could learn. CONCLUSION: The Better Smoke Mode that Taz has created is a huge effort! I literally spent 3 hours figuring out how to adjust the water splash colour. I can only imagine the more than 100 hours of effort it may have taken for everything else. I am beginning to appreciate how customizable DCS is and how much I respect the real modders in this community and their programming talent. - I have a splitting headache now because I just realized I consumed over 3 hours changing 3 simple numbers in a file..... LoL... Here are some examples of different UIColour values(RGB) that are in the waterExplosion.fx file. * (Note - depending on your monitor's colour calibration and personal preference, no colour will make everyone happy ) You can use any application that converts HEX & RGB values to UIColour to compare and experiment >> I found a webpage called uicolor.io than you can play with - there are plenty of other programs too. DCS Default White: (RGB) 255 255 255 UIColor 1, 1, 1 TAZ Better Smoke V7: (RGB) 65 104 142 UIColor .25, .41, 56 ADJUSTED for LG VA: (RGB) 140 160 180 UIColor .55, .63, .71 If You Feel "BLOODY Angry," you can even use RED LoL. FULL Saturation RED (RGB): 255, 0, 0 UIColor 1, 0, 0 Less Saturation RED (RGB): (RGB): 255, 65, 65 UIColor 1, .25, .25 I can see why we have a Stable and Open Beta Branch in DCS because there are so many variables and complex connections that it is a miracle when it all works!

It is just good to have so many choices... The Mod stays, and I monitor this thread to see what other goodies Taz comes up with.. lol.. enjoy the weekend, folks.

I just did a Google Search on " ocean big splash " - I see what you mean, when water is exploding/splashing it is whiter than what is in the current Mod.

@Megalax I really appreciate all your Canadian Liveries - the 4K ones really are a step above the defaults. I did not know the "master screw" was a thing! Lol... Should the master screw be a "Robertson Head" because that was invented by a Canadian? Lol... Great meshwork as well, it is all fantastic. You should update the FIRST page of this thread with the download links and or links to your other Skins in the User files Downloads. I just downloaded the Canadian F-14 one for fun and have enjoyed the MB-339 4K skin for a while.. thanks!

First words that popped into my head when I saw the update to this thread. ..... OMG! :clap_2: And Airshow smoke is 100%.. . Taz, are you going to save anything for 2021?

The Canadair F-86 Sabre is well represented in DCS - thanks to the Modders and skins they provide! It is very nice to know that the F-86 was refurbished in 2014.

Just purchased the Interactive Kneeboard Key! Licence purchase and Key activation took less than 5 minutes. Now I need to get the family out of the house so they don't laugh at me when I am talking to DCS "Kneeboard - Crystal Palace," etc.. lol.. Cheers.

Great update... Glad the spring mod worked out so well for you too. The simplicity and effectiveness of this mod makes me wonder why Logitech does not just include it as an option in future.

@Mustang is there still plans to merge this Flatshadows Mod into the DCS Shaders package? I am fine either way; just curious if there are any reasons for not doing it now.. cheers. And Thanks.

@Mustang -Thanks for verifying the Mod is good to go with the latest Nov 4 Update. Sometimes you can forget what a subtle but fantastic effective difference this Adjusted Shaders Mod Makes. DEFAULT MUSTANG 2.5.6.xxxx ADJUSTED SHADERS

YES 100% - Mustangs Adjusted Shaders v1.1 got installed when I found your Caucasus Redone Mod. It makes the DCS Sun and Sky so much better for all Terrain! I agree it is a MUST HAVE indeed!

Grade A+ Classy Improvement For Normandy! @Barthek Question: Is it required or best practice to delete the Pre-Compiled Shaders Folders (fxo & metashaders2) when installing any Terrain Mod? <<< DEFAULT NORMANDY >>> <<< GTM NORMANDY BARTHEK >>>

Two ways to see or use airshow smoke that I know of are: Load a mission that has AI planes using smoke (see attachment with some AI L-39's and the free Su25-T as a chase plane) If you have a plane that has a smoke option in the weapons PODS you can load them in the Loadout Editor inside Mission editor. some planes with "smokewinder" are: A-4E-C, C-101EB, CEII, Edge 540, F-5E, MB-339PAN [L-39] {Su-25T}AIs Aerobatics.miz

Better Smoke v6 Beta (New File) Initial Testing: Contrail - effect of strange Cotton Balls with Better Smoke v6 SP beta. IS CONFIRMED RESOLVED no Attachments necessary. GREAT! Airshow Smoke - has strange Cotton Balls with Better Smoke v6 SP beta. See attachments.Cotton balls observed with MB-339PAN via Batumi Airshow mission. Also duplicated with smoke on L-39 Als Aerobatics mission Any Module with Smoke should show cotton balls with v6 SP beta

@ rwbishUP: Good luck with your mods, building and problem-solving is good for the soul! Lol... Regarding X56 "Slop": Stiffer springs should help. ( I found good stiff 75mm springs at my local Home Depot ) Have you used the Logitech Software and the built-in Calibrate AXES utility? After I installed my springs, I found that I had to re-center / Re-Calibrate the stick because of the new springs. If I get more interested in Helicopters in DCS I plan to try out a version of the Hydraulic Springs Dampers like what is seen in This DCS Thread. Cheers.

Thanks for mentioning that. Looks like the change has not made it to the Dark Theme Yet. I will make it a point to flip back and forth between themes and see how this new DCS Forum evolves.

Hi... The developer pet333r replied in post # 484 above. I am not familiar with Icarus. All I know is what I saw on this noobie guide from r/ Hoggit Reddit Post. (you probably read this many times already) PET333R asked to send - the whole "Scripts" folder from C drive and screenshots from ipconfig and wifi on Android. I also noticed that you had made edits to the Export file in your core DCS World OpenBeta folder. My understanding is that this file in the core DCS games folder is for reference purposes only. --- All user modifications should go to $HOME\Saved Games\DCS\Scripts\Export.lua. Make sure you have installed the DCS UFC scripts into the correct folder in your $HOME\Saved Games\DCS\Scripts\ The instructions are here on the first page of this thread > or here > https://github.com/pet333r/pw-dev_script

The Spring MOD for the x56 is a "Game-Changer." I used an automotive clamp and tie-wrap to complete my mod earlier this year. I like the idea of using the locking collar as a mounting point for the springs. The locking collar is not really necessary, so I don't even use it in my current setup; it is just sitting in the original box with the other springs as "spare parts." When I get some inspiration and time, I will probably use the locking collar but modify it first by reinforcing it and making it so the springs can be more easily attached. I want to swap out hefty springs for jets and very light springs for helicopters and formation flying. ( First world problems - lol )

Stefan1208. I am not a troubleshooting expert for this cool app, but I do have several devices working at this time. Suggestion: When dials have not responded for me in the past it was usually an IP address of the android device or my computer not being correct in the config.lua file. Identify your Computers IP address and your Android device then view the contents of your \Saved Games\DCS.openbeta\Scripts\pw-dev_script\config.lua >> Make sure they have been entered correctly in the config.lua and the Android App settings .. ie) no extra spaces, valid IP. etc.. If you are not using Static IP addresses on your network, there is a good chance one of your IP's changed after a reboot or reset of a device. [*]Feel free to post screen captures or uploads of your Computer and Device IP's along with the pw-dev_script config.lua - maybe someone can make additional suggestions. [*] Cheers

Barthek, any positive News from Urga Media? Or are you just doing the proper professional and gentlemanly thing by asking permission?.. either way.. good for you!

I can't wait to try the beta in the next few days! Personal Thanks to Taz for your contributions! Initial Testing: Missile trail looked the same (GOOD) using beta and non beta SP v6 on F14, F16 and F18. Contrail - effect changed to strange Cotton Balls with Better Smoke v6 SP beta. See Attachments. (In the past Cotton Ball Smoke / Contrails was caused by my AMD Card being set with too low of a Tesselation value)

I am all for efficiency! :thumbup:

I made a conscious decision to purchase all 3 of the RAZBAM modules earlier this year since I knew I would be home more. I respect and appreciate all that the RAZBAM modules have to offer and enjoy watching them get their updates when they come. I am currently updating one of the older "Classic 2006 " WWII Flight Sims with the latest 75 GB MOD update. The only reason I am doing this is that I want to be appreciating DCS all that much more the next time I launch Open Beta 2.5.6 and fly the AV8-B, M-2000C or MiG 19. :thumbup: