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newbie question ... is there a way to run DCS in the background?


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Uh.. alt+tab?
Yes, but that pauses the simulation. I want to know if there is a way to keep a mission running unpaused while I work on something else on my computer (browse the web, etc.).
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You could run it in a window. I don't know if it will pause when it loses focus or not, I don't think so, but it is worth a try.

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You could run it in a window. I don't know if it will pause when it loses focus or not, I don't think so, but it is worth a try.
ok. how do you run it in a window?
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In Options on the same screen where you set resolution, there is a check box for full screen (uncheck it). You will probably have to reduce the resolution to get a window that you can manipulate.

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Yes, but that pauses the simulation.

 

No it does not, not on my end in any event.

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In Options on the same screen where you set resolution, there is a check box for full screen (uncheck it). You will probably have to reduce the resolution to get a window that you can manipulate.
Perfect. That's what I'm looking for. Thanks much.
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No it does not, not on my end in any event.
I've tried several times and it always pauses for me when I Alt-tab out of DCS World.

 

EDIT: But I usually play in full screen mode. In window mode, it stays unpaused so me happy now.

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In window mode, it stays unpaused so me happy now.

 

Good deal. If only all of our problems were so easily remedied. :)

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