Statics on the Stennis

[muehlema]

Where in ME can one set/view the TACAN channel? I just can’t find it when looking at a copy of an Instant Actiion .miz.

 

You can add it under waypoint action -> execute command -> broadcast tacan action

 

The option is only visible on newer models. I tested with the 3rd party carrier and they don't have the option.

[bradleyjs]

Ok thanks - I will create a new .miz and test it out.

[skypirate]

I tried to add some ground unit statics on the deck together with aircraft and some deck crew.

The only showing are the aircraft and the deck crew (which is a mod having the deck crew objects under the aircraft group). Any idea why the rest of the statics (such as some crates and GBU12 trolleys) are not showing?

[pimp]

Here's a video showing how to get the 2d topdown images to show on the map to place static objects.

 

[SkateZilla]

I tried to add some ground unit statics on the deck together with aircraft and some deck crew.

The only showing are the aircraft and the deck crew (which is a mod having the deck crew objects under the aircraft group). Any idea why the rest of the statics (such as some crates and GBU12 trolleys) are not showing?

 

AFAIK, Right now only Aircraft Link to the Deck as Statics, Ground Vehicles and Cargo dont

[skypirate]

AFAIK, Right now only Aircraft Link to the Deck as Statics, Ground Vehicles and Cargo dont

 

Skate, thank you for the response. I was under the same impression as the items I was trying to place on Stennis do show normally on land airports/FARPS. Anyway, are there any plans to expand on the "clutter" on the carrier decks in future?

[hreich]

[Ragnar65]

 

 

Tried that, but on my PC i don´t see the models... Still there´s only the pictogram of let´s say the Stennis... Any suggestions???

[muehlema]

Tried that, but on my PC i don´t see the models... Still there´s only the pictogram of let´s say the Stennis... Any suggestions???

 

You have to modify the file directly in DCS folder. Not within the saved game for this case. The modification will be overwritten every time you update.

 

Please not that on my system, it takes at least 3-5min depending on mission for ME to load. Don't know why, but it appears to be loading from all objects this.

 

Works only with static objects!

[drack]

Posted by Highwayman-ED:-

 

Is the 2d view active in last weeks on release? Do you have to do anything to use it?

 

 

You need to edit line 8 of the MissionEditor.lua file in the DCS\Mission Editor folder and remove the comment lines ( -- ) from the beginning of the line. Make sure to use a proper tool for this like Notepad ++

[FOXFIRE TWOONE]

How I place static a/c on stennis

 

First you must edit mission editor lua as stated earlier in thread. Then in me, place carrier on map where desired. Zoom in until you see like below. Add player a/c to deck, save mission. Go back in place all a/c with livery you want too the map next to carrier save mission again. Open, select one a/c at a time, make sure the offset box is checked and it is linked to your player or #001, it will snap to position of player, I found, to avoid some frustration is to save again, then go go back in and move that a/c to desired position and direction save again, view to make sure your a happy with placement. Repeat the same with all a/c until done. Happy build.