Airfield Static Templates for Caucasus Map

[Rudel_chw]

First of all, that's a really great job!

 

thanks .. I actually edited them for my own use and found that they saved so much time when creating new missions, that it was a shame not to share them with the DCS community.

 

Second, does it impact the FPS a lot?

 

at least on my PC it doesn’t .. but if your rig has less than 16 GB of ram or has a weak graphics card, then your experience may differ from mine. You would have to try them to confirm.

 

What about the compatibility with the latest 2.5.6.58125 Open Beta?

 

Well, this thread is 2 years old and the vpc mod linked on the 1st post is not compatible anymore. You should use the mod that I linked on the Files Server entry .. this one:

 

https://1drv.ms/u/s!Ai6cuX3YQI26hZJGSCykKx7155DCPg

 

this is the same original mod, but I disabled its night lighting in order to get it to work on the latest DCS.

 

 

Eduardo

[NightFlier]

Many thanks Eduardo!

 

I'll try it, my rig is quite good actually.

It's a shame there is nothing more easily accessible both as a free mod or a complete redesigning of the default collection...

[Rudel_chw]

It's a shame there is nothing more easily accessible both as a free mod or a complete redesigning of the default collection...

 

this vpc mod, created by @voc is essential for having more believable airbases, here is a catalog showing how many objects it includes:

 

https://1drv.ms/b/s!Ai6cuX3YQI26hYcdKYLQGUlrrA2eAA

 

hopefully, he will edit a more compatible version and we can have the lighting back .. as I miss it so much.

[Razorback]

I downloaded the last version of the Virpil Objects but some issues remain.

As for exemple, the 03 VP men (1idle, check and 2idle) are not visible (in preview) but also during the mission even if there were placed on the map in the mission editor...

Am I the only one to have this problem ?

It's a real shame because it really adds to the atmosphere at an airport even if these 3 "objects" remain static.

Thx

Chris

[Rudel_chw]

12 hours ago, Razorback said:

I downloaded the last version of the Virpil Objects but some issues remain.

As for exemple, the 03 VP men (1idle, check and 2idle) are not visible (in preview) but also during the mission even if there were placed on the map in the mission editor...

Am I the only one to have this problem ?

 

You are probably trying to use them as Static Objects .. they don't work that way anymore. Place them as Ground Units - Fortifications, like this:

 

 

 

This is because since DCS 2.5.6 the LUA definition of static objects has changed and the Mod has not been updated to suit.

Best regards,

 

Eduardo

Edited December 6, 2020 by Rudel_chw

[Razorback]

Check !

Thx a lot Eduardo !!

[Razorback]

Eduardo,

So, I just tested and adding these guys as you mentionned above and and it's still not working.

I am on the last Open Beta version.

This 3 guys are not visible neither in mission editor (Ammo/paint sheme) nore when the mission is running...

 

[Rudel_chw]

1 minute ago, Razorback said:

Eduardo,

So, I just tested and adding these guys as you mentionned above and and it's still not working.

I am on the last Open Beta version.

This 3 guys are not visible neither in mission editor (Ammo/paint sheme) nore when the mission is running...

 

hi,

 

are you using the Mod version that I modified and linked here: 

 ? ... because On my dcs it works fine.

[Razorback]

5 minutes ago, Rudel_chw said:

hi,

 

are you using the Mod version that I modified and linked here: 

 ? ... because On my dcs it works fine.

The one dated from 24 Jun 19 ?

[Rudel_chw]

28 minutes ago, Razorback said:

The one dated from 24 Jun 19 ?

 

Thanks for pointing out the date, I hadn't realized that I was sharing an older version. Please, try this one instead:

 

https://1drv.ms/u/s!Ai6cuX3YQI26h4xg4260mM02r87dGQ?e=tcYq2X

 

Please, let me know if it works, and then I will update my threads to point to this more updated version of the VPC Mod.

Best regards

[Razorback]

5 minutes ago, Rudel_chw said:

 

Thanks for pointing out the date, I hadn't realized that I was sharing an older version. Please, try this one instead:

 

https://1drv.ms/u/s!Ai6cuX3YQI26h4xg4260mM02r87dGQ?e=tcYq2X

 

Please, let me know if it works, and then I will update my threads to point to this more updated version of the VPC Mod.

Best regards

Check !

I will test the new link directly...

[Razorback]

39 minutes ago, Rudel_chw said:

 

Thanks for pointing out the date, I hadn't realized that I was sharing an older version. Please, try this one instead:

 

https://1drv.ms/u/s!Ai6cuX3YQI26h4xg4260mM02r87dGQ?e=tcYq2X

 

Please, let me know if it works, and then I will update my threads to point to this more updated version of the VPC Mod.

Best regards

No same issue, It's still not working.

VPC Airfield v0.9.6 (02 Apr)

[Rudel_chw]

So strange .. this is the version of the Mod that I'm running, and on my Openbeta DCS it works.   can you attach your dcs.log to look for clues?

[Razorback]

FYI the mod was not installed via OVGME but directly dropped in C:user/savedGames/DCSOpenBeta/Mods/tech/VPC,...

 

2 minutes ago, Rudel_chw said:

So strange .. this is the version of the Mod that I'm running, and on my Openbeta DCS it works.   can you attach your dcs.log to look for clues?

 

dcs.log

The mod in general is working perfectly, I have only this issue with the 3 russian VP-MEN...

[Rudel_chw]

1 minute ago, Razorback said:

FYI the mod was not installed via OVGME but directly dropped in C:user/savedGames/DCSOpenBeta/Mods/tech/VPC,...

 

 

OK, that's not an issue .. OvGME does the same thing as when you manually place the Mod on the correct place within Saved Games, only that it automates this and makes easier to disable a Mod when needed.

[Rudel_chw]

36 minutes ago, Razorback said:

The mod in general is working perfectly, I have only this issue with the 3 russian VP-MEN...

 

Somehow, you seem to have obsolete versions of these three objects, as on your log we have these error messages:

 

2020-12-06 18:31:01.281 ERROR   NGMODEL: Can't load lod //models/vp-man_1_idle.edm of model vp-man_1_idle.edm. Reason: Wrong version of model file.
2020-12-06 18:31:13.013 ERROR   NGMODEL: Can't load lod //models/vp-man_2_check.edm of model vp-man_2_check.edm. Reason: Wrong version of model file.
2020-12-06 18:31:29.168 ERROR   NGMODEL: Can't load lod //models/vp-man_2_idle.edm of model vp-man_2_idle.edm. Reason: Wrong version of model file.

 

On mine, there are no such errors.

 

I did notice that you are using Suntsag's NATO soldier Mod .. that Mod includes a copy of these three objects .. perhaps they are old versions?  I use the same Mod and have no issue, do you want to try my copy of Suntsag's Mod? Here is a link:

 

https://1drv.ms/u/s!Ai6cuX3YQI26h4xhJUjTZSzRUhqsUA?e=FpqpW4

[Baco]

Amazing Work! Thanks so much! saves tons of time when creating new missions!!!!

[Razorback]

55 minutes ago, Rudel_chw said:

 

Somehow, you seem to have obsolete versions of these three objects, as on your log we have these error messages:

 

2020-12-06 18:31:01.281 ERROR   NGMODEL: Can't load lod //models/vp-man_1_idle.edm of model vp-man_1_idle.edm. Reason: Wrong version of model file.
2020-12-06 18:31:13.013 ERROR   NGMODEL: Can't load lod //models/vp-man_2_check.edm of model vp-man_2_check.edm. Reason: Wrong version of model file.
2020-12-06 18:31:29.168 ERROR   NGMODEL: Can't load lod //models/vp-man_2_idle.edm of model vp-man_2_idle.edm. Reason: Wrong version of model file.

 

On mine, there are no such errors.

 

I did notice that you are using Suntsag's NATO soldier Mod .. that Mod includes a copy of these three objects .. perhaps they are old versions?  I use the same Mod and have no issue, do you want to try my copy of Suntsag's Mod? Here is a link:

 

https://1drv.ms/u/s!Ai6cuX3YQI26h4xhJUjTZSzRUhqsUA?e=FpqpW4

Ok thanks to you spending your time on helping me.

I will try that and get back to you ASAP !

[Razorback]

Eduardo,

So, I finally identified the problem!

It was an issue with another installed Mod : BFVG Harrier Field Ops (I don't think that I have the last version)

 

I removed this mod, I installed the VPC Mod (from your last link) as well as the Suntsag's NATO soldier Mod and all is running well now.

Thx a lot for your support !

Have a nice day,

Chris

[Rudel_chw]

Hi, glad you persisted and found the cause

[Rudel_chw]

On 12/6/2020 at 4:53 PM, Baco said:

Amazing Work! Thanks so much! saves tons of time when creating new missions!!!!

 

Thanks a lot, Baco, for your kind words 

[Semor76]

@Rudel_chw

 

Saluté

 

I ran into some problems here. I can´t edit already existing missions. Dont know if it´s your templates or the VPC mod itself is incombatible with the actual DCS (non open beta) version. Whe I load a template and try to play the edited mission, I can´t spawn in my plane. Only the F2 outside view is possible. I´ve tested this with various Aircrafts with same result.

 

Maybe you can have a look.

 

Greets

 

 

[Rudel_chw]

49 minutes ago, Semor76 said:

...

Maybe you can have a look.

 

Hi, 

 

I've just tested this:

- created a normal mission.

- saved it and tested.

- returned to the editor and added a static template.

- saved and tested.

 

It worked normally for me:

 

 

[Semor76]

Thanks for your help.

 

I´m not a mission builder. I only edit already existing missions with your templates. As an example,here is one of these 3rd party missions.

 

https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/3308097/

 

It´s only an example, I have the same problems with any other single mission in my installation. (Players Starting point is Tbilisi-Lochini)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Escort_TU_95.miz

Edited January 12, 2021 by Semor76

[Rudel_chw]

48 minutes ago, Semor76 said:

I´m not a mission builder. I only edit already existing missions with your templates. As an example,here is one of these 3rd party missions.

 

https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/3308097/

 

It´s only an example, I have the same problems with any other single mission in my installation. (Players Starting point is Tbilisi-Lochini)

 

 

Hi, I checked your mission ... the problem with it is that it only has AI aircraft, there is no aircraft for the "Player". I checked the original mission and one of the Mig-21 is set to skill "Player", while in your version the same aircraft is set to "Veteran" (AI).

 

Here, I fixed this small detail, give it a try.

Escort_TU_95.miz