[MERGED] Normandy Map and WWII ASSETS, Not in Module Manager

[Ermintrude]

So I bought the Normandy map, assets, and Spitfire from the store here, downloaded and installed DCS2 and the Spitfire (just 10 mins ago), but can't see the Normandy terrain or assets in module manager. It helpfully lets me buy Nevada, but I didn't think I had to buy that to fly the Spitfire.

 

Can anyone help? I'm a little frustrated. What am I doing wrong?!

[LcSummers]

Ermintrude read this:

 

 

but before installing the map you have to update dcs 2 to 2.1

 

 

QUOTE

 

 

This fixed it for me, ED should probably make it a sticky or something = less digging required for others.

 

Originally Posted by BIGNEWY View Post

guide here https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=114030

 

 

go into your Eagle Dynamics/DCS World/bin folder.

 

There, hold Left Shift and right click and click "Open Command window here."

 

(NOTE: the new windows 10 has moved to powershell, in powershell type cmd )

 

then one at a time use

 

DCS_updater.exe install NORMANDY_terrain

 

DCS_updater.exe install WWII-ARMOUR

Actually, it will be more efficient to do

Code:

DCS_updater.exe install NORMANDY_terrain WWII-ARMOUR

Edited May 27, 2017 by LcSummers

[Baracuda]

Or try this:

 

 

Use this utility it did it for me.

 

 

Read the explanation how to use it.

 

 

https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=160053

 

 

Hope it helps.

[Captain Orso]

So I bought the Normandy map, assets, and Spitfire from the store here, downloaded and installed DCS2 and the Spitfire (just 10 mins ago), but can't see the Normandy terrain or assets in module manager. It helpfully lets me buy Nevada, but I didn't think I had to buy that to fly the Spitfire.

 

Can anyone help? I'm a little frustrated. What am I doing wrong?!

You're not doing anything wrong, but there are some issues with the updater starting the downloads automatically.

 

First, c0ff requested that if this happens, before doing anything else, upload the DCS.log file (probably in C:\Users\{your_user_name}\Saved Games\DCS.openalpha\Logs depending on your Windows installation and user name).

 

Alternatively, if you have already done something else in DCS, re-run the updater to generate a new fresh DCS.log file to post.

 

Now you can do the update manually. Everything in full detail is listed here (Note, the guide is in reference to the release DCS World, but you will be using "DCS World 2 alpha" instead): GUIDE: Using DCS Updater to Update, Revert, Repair, or Install Modules, but here's the short-sweet version, thanks to Azazel with a couple of corrections from me:

 

go into your Eagle Dynamics/DCS World 2 OpenAlpha/bin folder, probably here: 'c:\Program Files\Eagle Dynamics\DCS World 2 OpenAlpha\bin' depending on where you installed DCS World 2 alpha.

 

There, hold Left Shift and right click and click "Open Command window here."

 

(NOTE: the new windows 10 has moved to powershell, in powershell type cmd )

 

then one at a time enter, the following two commands and press enter. After each command, the updater will start, which will take several hours, so you will have a long break between commands.

 

DCS_updater.exe install NORMANDY_terrain

 

DCS_updater.exe install WWII-ARMOUR

 

Alternatively, you can run both updates at the same time, but one of the devs said it might take longer in the long-run, but you would be able to just use one command and let it run without having to wait for the first command to complete.

 

DCS_updater.exe install NORMANDY_terrain WWII-ARMOUR

 

From my experience, after running the updates, when you start DCW World 2 alpha, you will be requested to enter your keys, one after the other, for the Normandy map and the WWII assets pack, so keep your keys read to enter them.

 

That's it, and happy skies ;)

 

EDIT: da-amn, I be slow :)

[brimlad]

so is this something that they will fix in the module manager or are we stuck with this ramshackle solution ?

[Baracuda]

No worries it will be fixed .

Until then these are the solutions to get the job done and enjoy the Normandy map and assets pack.

[skypirate]

(NOTE: the new windows 10 has moved to powershell, in powershell type cmd )

 

This saved my day! :thumbup:

[Cassius]

For those who run with Windows 10

 

Try this command prompt: .\dcs_updater.exe install NORMANDY_terrain WWII-ARMOUR

 

It seems to work for me... And good luck!

 

Edit: Normandy Map and WWII Assets pack works perfectly now. Just follow the instructions above in the thread: Good flight!:)

Thanks! That way realy works for my Win10 :thumbup:

[Markindel]

Thanks for this explanation.

I also had the same problem. Now I'm downloading the map of Normandy.

[David OC]

You're not doing anything wrong, but there are some issues with the updater starting the downloads automatically.

 

First, c0ff requested that if this happens, before doing anything else, upload the DCS.log file (probably in C:\Users\{your_user_name}\Saved Games\DCS.openalpha\Logs depending on your Windows installation and user name).

 

Alternatively, if you have already done something else in DCS, re-run the updater to generate a new fresh DCS.log file to post.

 

Now you can do the update manually. Everything in full detail is listed here (Note, the guide is in reference to the release DCS World, but you will be using "DCS World 2 alpha" instead): GUIDE: Using DCS Updater to Update, Revert, Repair, or Install Modules, but here's the short-sweet version, thanks to Azazel with a couple of corrections from me:

 

go into your Eagle Dynamics/DCS World 2 OpenAlpha/bin folder, probably here: 'c:\Program Files\Eagle Dynamics\DCS World 2 OpenAlpha\bin' depending on where you installed DCS World 2 alpha.

 

There, hold Left Shift and right click and click "Open Command window here."

 

(NOTE: the new windows 10 has moved to powershell, in powershell type cmd )

 

then one at a time enter, the following two commands and press enter. After each command, the updater will start, which will take several hours, so you will have a long break between commands.

 

DCS_updater.exe install NORMANDY_terrain

 

DCS_updater.exe install WWII-ARMOUR

 

Alternatively, you can run both updates at the same time, but one of the devs said it might take longer in the long-run, but you would be able to just use one command and let it run without having to wait for the first command to complete.

 

DCS_updater.exe install NORMANDY_terrain WWII-ARMOUR

 

From my experience, after running the updates, when you start DCW World 2 alpha, you will be requested to enter your keys, one after the other, for the Normandy map and the WWII assets pack, so keep your keys read to enter them.

 

That's it, and happy skies ;)

 

EDIT: da-amn, I be slow :)

 

 

Well explained Captain Orso, Helpful post for others here that are new or haven't done this before in DCS.

 

You can use (copy) ctrl: C

and (Paste) ctrl: V The commands below into the window.

 

DCS_updater.exe install NORMANDY_terrain

DCS_updater.exe install WWII-ARMOUR

 

 

Edited May 27, 2017 by David OC

[the_soupdragon]

So EVENTUALLY (after about 60Gb of download and much gnashing of teeth) i have managed to get Normandy Installed. Using DOS commands of all things (what century are we in again??) But now I can't use it.

Where is it? how do I use it?

I am just exasperated that a major realease can go so bad. It's just ludicrous

 

SD.

Edited May 27, 2017 by the_soupdragon
Toning down

[TwilightZone]

tried to get it to work last night....no luck....tried this morn, got a message box saying Normandy can be downloaded now

......downloading now. they must of put out a fix....happy days..;-)

[ramjet77]

Same problem for me.

 

I downloaded both Normandy and the asset pack via the command window. Asset pack asked for licence when I started DCS, Normandy did not and now just endless loading screens due to missing files.

 

Tried a repair, update and re download of Normandy and the asset pack but cannot make any further progress at this point.

[Weegie]

I'm with several others who had the map install automatically, but nothing in the Mission Editor to choose..................just fire straight into Nevada

 

I ran the suggested Updater mods and although the asset pack was not installed it was obvious the Normandy map was, as it did not download anything when requesting the terrain_NORMANDY via the updater.

 

I then ran a repair and also checked the version, it is up to date at 2.1.

 

Ran DCS again and got asked to validate the Assets Pack, did that.

 

Still nothing

 

Activated the Normandy map manually, although it looked like it installed automatically first time, after running the activation, it told me 9 left, so unsure if it activated automatically the first time or not.

 

Re-started DCS and after all that still no further forward, still no map option in mission editor or anywhere else........................unless I'm missing something!!!

 

Getting a bit frustrated!!!!

Edited May 27, 2017 by Weegie

[BIGNEWY]

At the top under file in the editor click new

 

you will then have the interface for choosing a different terrain

[Weegie]

At the top under file in the editor click new

 

you will then have the interface for choosing a different terrain

 

Thanks BIGNEWY, that done the trick :poster_oops:

 

I had looked at WAGS video and in the preamble to showing the map the option came up as soon as entering the editor

 

Now feeling EXTREMELY STUPID :doh:

[Sulaco]

Wow... I know it's alpha and everything but needing to open a terminal window in order to install/update the terrain pack is beyond unacceptable.

[supesoft]

same for me, updated to 2.1...but Normandy doesn't show up in the module manager as being available. Interestingly it shows up along the bottom (as a tile) along with the other modules, giving me the option to 'buy' it (again!)

 

That's exactly where I am at here. Same situation where I have keys but the module manager is an empty shelf. Doesn't show, however, Normandy is now available to buy in the row of icons across the bottom of the main menu screen. No option to insert purchased key anywhere. I "checked" the keys via dcs profile while logged in, then returned to game, only to see no change or option to download or install. I refuse to CMD because of the possibility of infringing upon user agreement, and so elect to wait for a proper solution, where the product is presented in the normal fashion, inside the module manager. I always play it safe. But, I guess that's probably why I never get caught seen floating under a parachute..

 

Anyway, really looking forward to getting Normandy installed. I'm sure it'll be sorted out soon. It always is with Eagle Dynamics, in the end. And just look at the quality of these modules and maps. It's truly never been a better time to be a simulator fiend. Thank you DCS, for being the flagship for all aviation simulators, to date. And well into the future I'm sure.

 

See you all there.

 

Edit: Installing now. Upon running DCS 2.1 the following day, Normandy install prompted immediately and automatically began installation once entering the module manager. Assets followed the next time I entered the module manager, and is installing as I type. Yay!

 

Good day.

Edited May 27, 2017 by supesoft

[Mortifa]

The Normandy map has shown up and is installing as I type, hopefully the asset pack will follow shortly.

 

The asset pack started was available as soon as I started DCS after the Normandy map was installed, thank you.

 

I agree using command line is asking a little much of your purchasers.

Edited May 27, 2017 by Mortifa

[cichlidfan]

Wow... I know it's alpha and everything but needing to open a terminal window in order to install/update the terrain pack is beyond unacceptable.

 

While it is less than ideal, having to type a handful of characters into a window is hardly a major amount of effort.

[Sulaco]

While it is less than ideal, having to type a handful of characters into a window is hardly a major amount of effort.

 

While I agree with you, I was commenting more with the thought of the less computer savvy among us. Don't forget about the time spent troubleshooting before jumping to the forums and hunting for the correct info here aaaaand then trying to figure out the whole terminal thing.

 

It wasn't a big deal on my end and shouldn't be for many of us but I'm sure there are people out there still trying to figure the whole thing out as we speak.

 

Either way, not the end of the world for most of us. Mine's running fine now and doing an excellent job of waving its arms while jumping up and down, yelling "it's time for a new PC!"