Backing up control profiles to Dropbox

[Inverted]

I'm running DCS v1.5 and v2 and I'm finding keeping my control profiles in syn across the two version is a pain.

 

Could I just move all my control profiles to a folder in Dropbox and just load and save them as necessary from there.

That way I only have to maintain one set of profiles and also they are backed up automatically by Dropbox.

 

Does that sound like a good idea or am I going to have a bad time?

[Inverted]

Any thoughts anyone?

[TAW_Impalor]

Not sure about Dropbox, but I was using a .cmd file with some xcopy /s /d /Y commands to synchronize my folders before launching DCS. That was before I gave up on 2.0 alfa. Waiting for 2.5 to have a fresh install...

[Inverted]

Thanks, so in theory there shouldn't be any problems doing it with Dropbox?

[dcshobbis]

Thanks, so in theory there shouldn't be any problems doing it with Dropbox?

 

Yes it works. With some scheduled batch files and scripts you can also automate the process and store several versions based on for example date.

 

I use a sync software that syncs needed files once a week to my dropbox folder (thursdays) so that I am ready to apply the friday updates without risking loosing my controls.

 

I sort the configs using date folders in a Dropbox folder. I can run a simple copy script to apply a certain configuration to either 1.5 or 2.0.

 

I mostly run 1.5 but sometimes I copy it over to 2.x just to try the new updates.

Right now I have 30 generation controls stored there... time to clean up I guess ;-)

[hansangb]

But depending on how DCS calls the files, the added latency may slow it down. If Inverted means pointing DCS to Dropbox drive.

 

I don't know how often it calls for the files.

[Inverted]

@hansangb, yes you're right I was intending to have Dropbox as the main config repository.

So when ever I do a config load or save it would be directly from the Dropbox folder.

 

The Dropbox folder is on an SSD so load times shouldn't be a problem ... hopefully.

[hansangb]

Oh, right. You meant the local copy of it. I thought you meant keeping it all up on the Dropbox w/o local instance.

 

But I don't know if it will help you any. I don't know if 2.x and 1.5x can use the same folder or not. Haven't checked. But hopefully, the merge happens 1H 2017 and we don't have to worry about it! :)

 

I really wish they had a master/hierarchical system to configs. I wish could tell *all* modules flap will be this, gear up/down is this etc. Oh well.

Edited December 6, 2016 by hansangb

[Inverted]

Thanks, well I'll give it a go!

 

I really wish they had a master/hierarchical system to configs. I wish could tell *all* modules flap will be this, gear up/down is this etc. Oh well.

We can but dream!

[dcshobbis]

working on some simple batch scripts, will post here if I am successful anytime in near future ;-)

[funkyfranky]

I'm running DCS v1.5 and v2 and I'm finding keeping my control profiles in syn across the two version is a pain.

 

Could I just move all my control profiles to a folder in Dropbox and just load and save them as necessary from there.

That way I only have to maintain one set of profiles and also they are backed up automatically by Dropbox.

Yup, having two sets of control inputs is definitely a pain in the neck!

What I did to remedy the situation is to create a symbolic link.

So no matter where I change inputs (either in 1.5 or 2.0) they are immediately effective in both versions (no need to copy anything or run any sync script).

It makes waiting for the merge a lot more bearable ;)

 

So here is how it goes:

 

In the folder "X:\users\<user>\Saved Games" you type in the command line:

mklink /J DCS.openalpha\Config\Input DCS\Config\Input

 

 

This creates a link from DCS\Config\Input (i.e. where the real files are) to DCS.openalpha\Config\Input (where the links are created).

Of course, prior to that you have to rename the original folder DCS.openalpha\Config\Input to something else or the link cannot be created.

Edited December 6, 2016 by funkyfranky

[dcshobbis]

Yup, having two sets of control inputs is definitely a pain in the neck!

What I did to remedy the situation is to create a symbolic link.

So no matter where I change inputs (either in 1.5 or 2.0) they are immediately effective in both versions (no need to copy anything or run any sync script).

It makes waiting for the merge a lot more bearable ;)

 

so simple.. :-) GREAT!

[funkyfranky]

so simple.. :-) GREAT!

Tusen tack ;)

[Chic]

Yup, having two sets of control inputs is definitely a pain in the neck!

What I did to remedy the situation is to create a symbolic link.

So no matter where I change inputs (either in 1.5 or 2.0) they are immediately effective in both versions (no need to copy anything or run any sync script).

It makes waiting for the merge a lot more bearable ;)

 

So here is how it goes:

 

In the folder "X:\users\<user>\Saved Games" you type in the command line:

mklink /J DCS.openalpha\Config\Input DCS\Config\Input

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This creates a link from DCS\Config\Input (i.e. where the real files are) to DCS.openalpha\Config\Input (where the links are created).

Of course, prior to that you have to rename the original folder DCS.openalpha\Config\Input to something else or the link cannot be created.

 

I'm green at this. Could you please describe how I get to that command prompt ?

Thanx

[hansangb]

Click on the START button and type: cmd

 

Command Prompt will show up. Hit ENTER to open it up.

 

The type the following WITH the quotes:

cd "C:\users\WindowsUserHere\Saved Games"

 

You need to replace THIS part with your windows name.

[Chic]

Click on the START button and type: cmd

 

Command Prompt will show up. Hit ENTER to open it up.

 

The type the following WITH the quotes:

cd "C:\users\WindowsUserHere\Saved Games"

 

You need to replace THIS part with your windows name.

 

Can't seem to get it.

 

I'm getting this at the Command Prompt; C:\Users\Owner>

 

My Saved Games folder is found here; C:\Users\Owner\Saved Games

 

Please resubmit what entry should look like.

Appreciate your help.

[funkyfranky]

I'm getting this at the Command Prompt; C:\Users\Owner>

My Saved Games folder is found here; C:\Users\Owner\Saved Games

Please resubmit what entry should look like.

Okay, assuming that your windows user name is "owner" (which is a bit unusual) you should do this:

cd "C:\Users\Owner\Saved Games"
mklink /J DCS.openalpha\Config\Input DCS\Config\Input

Before that, please don't forget rename your folder "C:\Users\Owner\Saved Games\DCS.openalpha" to something like "C:\Users\Owner\Saved Games\DCS.openalpha.backup". You can do that in the windows explorer.

[Chic]

Thank you Hansangb and funkyfranky. Appears the problem was that I didn't have a space between cd and "C:\.

 

Funkyfranky, in your original post you suggested changing name of "input" folder, whereas in your last post you specify the DCS.openalpha" folder.

 

Can 3 versions be linked? (DCS, beta, and open alpha)

 

BTW, "Owner" is the Windows default designation.

 

Thank you again Gentlemen, very much.

Edited December 8, 2016 by Chic

[funkyfranky]

Funkyfranky, in your original post you suggested changing name of "input" folder, whereas in your last post you specify the DCS.openalpha" folder.

Sorry, I made a mistake in the last post! You only need to rename the folder C:\Users\Owner\Saved Games\DCS.openalpha\Config\Input

Can 3 versions be linked? (DCS, beta, and open alpha)

Yes, you can do the analogue thing for the openbeta. Just exchange DCS.openalpha to DCS.openbeata in all the commands above, i.e.

cd "C:\Users\Owner\Saved Games"
mklink /J DCS.openbeta\Config\Input DCS\Config\Input

And before rename the folder C:\Users\Owner\Saved Games\DCS.openbeta\Config\Input

[Chic]

Great stuff.

Very much appreciated.

[MA_Goblin]

Thank's FunkyF for a great tip :D

[Jackil]

Freaking sweet! Thanks a lot!!!!

[Inverted]

Just an OP update; been using Dropbox to store my control profiles for some time now with no problems. :thumbup:

[hansangb]

I'm green at this. Could you please describe how I get to that command prompt ?

Thanx

 

 

BTW, for those that need A-Z instructions, I made a quick video. Including getting to the command prompt.

 

https://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=3204198&postcount=10

 

Hope that helps.