NOW AVAILABLE: Community A-4E-C Mod

[Marcq]

One word, Awesome :thumbup:

 

Marc..

[Baldawg]

Anyone modding the mod?

 

I've been working on the default.lua to add more functionality for my simpit since i too have the issue of the in cockpit switch locations being bugged when using the mouse in VR. Has anyone tried with success to add some of the interior lighting rotaries ie console and instrument lighting. The code i have below doesn't seem to want to work for me. The instrument light code works but only as an on/off and stays on the lowest setting.

 

{down = device_commands.intlight_instruments, cockpit_device_id = devices.AVIONICS, value_down = 0.05, name = _('Instrument Lighting increase'), category = _('Interior Lighting')},
{down = device_commands.intlight_instruments, cockpit_device_id = devices.AVIONICS, value_down = -0.05, name = _('Instrument Lighting decrease'), category = _('Interior Lighting')},

 

Ive tried two variations for the console lighting to no effect either----

 

{down = device_commands.intlight_console, cockpit_device_id = devices.AVIONICS, value_down = 0.05, name = _('Console Lighting increase'), category = _('Interior Lighting')},
--{down = device_commands.intlight_console, cockpit_device_id = devices.AVIONICS, value_down = -0.05, name = _('Console Lighting decrease'), category = _('Interior Lighting')},

{down = Keys.IntLightConsole, value_down = 0.05, name = _('Console Lighting increase'), category = _('Interior Lighting')},
{down = Keys.IntLightConsole, value_down = -0.05, name = _('Console Lighting decrease'), category = _('Interior Lighting')},

[AcroGimp]

Outstanding job by the A-4E team, the Scooter looks fantastic and is great fun to fly in VR!

 

'Gimp

[heclak]

I've been working on the default.lua to add more functionality for my simpit since i too have the issue of the in cockpit switch locations being bugged when using the mouse in VR. Has anyone tried with success to add some of the interior lighting rotaries ie console and instrument lighting. The code i have below doesn't seem to want to work for me. The instrument light code works but only as an on/off and stays on the lowest setting.

 

{down = device_commands.intlight_instruments, cockpit_device_id = devices.AVIONICS, value_down = 0.05, name = _('Instrument Lighting increase'), category = _('Interior Lighting')},
{down = device_commands.intlight_instruments, cockpit_device_id = devices.AVIONICS, value_down = -0.05, name = _('Instrument Lighting decrease'), category = _('Interior Lighting')},

 

Ive tried two variations for the console lighting to no effect either----

 

{down = device_commands.intlight_console, cockpit_device_id = devices.AVIONICS, value_down = 0.05, name = _('Console Lighting increase'), category = _('Interior Lighting')},
--{down = device_commands.intlight_console, cockpit_device_id = devices.AVIONICS, value_down = -0.05, name = _('Console Lighting decrease'), category = _('Interior Lighting')},

{down = Keys.IntLightConsole, value_down = 0.05, name = _('Console Lighting increase'), category = _('Interior Lighting')},
{down = Keys.IntLightConsole, value_down = -0.05, name = _('Console Lighting decrease'), category = _('Interior Lighting')},

 

The cockpit lighting is bugged at a much lower level. I've checked the animations in the EDM file, instrument lights and console lighting effects are not separated so there is no way of keeping it separate. As for the red and white floodlights, the code is a little bugged. It can be fixed but it won't match how the actual cockpit works so I didn't fix it.

[assafm25]

in cockpit switch locations being bugged when using the mouse in VR.

 

I have the some problem in cockpit with the VR.

Its hard to use switchs and selectors since whan over with the mouse in VR its feels like out of sync.

 

One more thing for ED

I think A-4E-C need a forum section by it own.

Edited November 26, 2018 by assafm25

[Clem Fandango]

OK, firstly to the developers; Thanks you so much for your incredible efforts! I find this module much better than others that are charging money for them! Well down folks! My mates and I haven't stopped flying this bad boy.

 

 

 

Secondly, please excuse me for posting something that I know may be very obvious.....

I've tried reading in as many spots as I can to try and get the answer, but no joy.

 

 

Q: I keep failing the integrity check and getting booted form Multi-player. Is this normal, as the A-4E is a mod, or have I messed something up royally?? I've installed exactly as directed.

 

 

Any advice appreciate guys.

Cheers,

Clem

[fl0w]

You shouldn't be receiving any IC issues because it is meant to be put in the Saved Games route which DCS does not check for integrity. Putting it in an external hard drive (not the C one) or the Program Files route will break DCS presumably causing an IC error.

[kreidel]

You shouldn't be receiving any IC issues because it is meant to be put in the Saved Games route which DCS does not check for integrity. Putting it in an external hard drive (not the C one) or the Program Files route will break DCS presumably causing an IC error.

 

I also receive the integrity check and get booted from multiplayer server. My installation is in the Saved Games folder. I had to uninstall the A-4 mod and am unable to use it. Hopefully one day they will fix it because it was fun to fly.

[Magot]

this version of the A4E, has no RWR?

 

given the "hump back" this would be a later A4E model with a intergrated ECM suite, and by this point i thought certainly would have had the AN/APR 25 RWR ( I dont see the RWR indicator in the cockpit)

No. Had only A-4M and S version.

Btw in fact A-4E never had sidewinders .. it was clear attack plane. No AA defense.

[norbot]

Anybody know the button, switch or key combination to turn your radar scope in to displaying airspeed height etc.

 

Seen it in a few videos but haven’t figured out how to turn it on.

 

 

Skickat från min iPhone med Tapatalk

 

 

As much as I know, the A-4E can't display that information in the RADAR scope. What you have seen in the videos (most of them by Gospadin) is a debug mode, that the coders used during development of the mod. But maybe Merker could clarify this?

[NOiD]

Thank your for this awesome mod, the quality and level of completion is just amazing !

[Tirak]

No. Had only A-4M and S version.

Btw in fact A-4E never had sidewinders .. it was clear attack plane. No AA defense.

 

https://books.google.com/books?id=ubDgAwAAQBAJ&pg=PA267&lpg=PA267&dq=a-4e+radar+warning+receiver&source=bl&ots=zC3IASwt1f&sig=8Iby7H27qr6c2B8SAjwHemY2S3w&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjL0oLyxPLeAhUnrYMKHdeLDG0Q6AEwCXoECAAQAQ#v=onepage&q=a-4e%20radar%20warning%20receiver&f=false

 

"The A-4E had a little more room and was better able to accommodate the ALQ-51 as well as a rudimentary missile warning system. This gave an aural tone ('oodle, oodle, oodle') and a visual warning of a SAM launch in the form of a flashing red light marked 'SAM'.

 

Unless you're being pedantic and meaning explicitly the RWR style we're used to in the F-15C and A-10C, the Skyhawk should know when someone is shooting a SAM at it. Though as far as I know this capability isn't included in the A-4E-C because of SDK limitations.

[oldpop]

A4E

 

Got most working in the a/c. Can set WP 1 and 2 up OK. Got guns, bombs, rockets, shrike working. Spawn on CV and trap good!

 

Can't seem to get TACAN to pick up CV however!

 

Anyone get it to work>>> Also what does "ECM sw do???

:)

[Nero.ger]

Can't seem to get TACAN to pick up CV however!

it only works for static TACAN that exist on the Map (Airports only) (99% certainty)

 

 

Though as far as I know this capability isn't included in the A-4E-C because of SDK limitations.

thankfully this is incorrect, RWR is available without the SDK

[DHR]

Hello...Is there anyone who can give my old brain a step by step installation? I followed the described "routing" to the Saved Games folder... ie the "C drive/user/name/savedgames/DCSopenalpha/mods/aircraft" ...but still cannot find the aircraft in game. Three thoughts come to mind.

1. This folder in my C Drive is called DCS openBETA not ALPHA, I do not have other older versions of this sim installed

2. I did not have a Mods folder in my "C-drive/user/name/savedgames/DCSopenbeta/mods/aircraft" folder, so I created one for this.

3. I have DCS2.5 beta on a different drive, that I operate the from. It is not a STEAM version

[specialksl]

Hello...Is there anyone who can give my old brain a step by step installation? I followed the described "routing" to the Saved Games folder... ie the "C drive/user/name/savedgames/DCSopenalpha/mods/aircraft" ...but still cannot find the aircraft in game. Three thoughts come to mind.

1. This folder in my C Drive is called DCS openBETA not ALPHA, I do not have other older versions of this sim installed

2. I did not have a Mods folder in my "C-drive/user/name/savedgames/DCSopenbeta/mods/aircraft" folder, so I created one for this.

3. I have DCS2.5 beta on a different drive, that I operate the from. It is not a STEAM version

 

I am having the same problem. I also followed the instructions with no joy.

[Nero.ger]

it should look like this

savedgames/DCSopenbeta/mods/aircraft/a-4E-C

 

check you dont have another a-4E-C inside that one

[tmansteve]

DHR, it shouldnt matter which you install into. I have mine in both 2.5.3 stable and openbeta. In your saved games folder, you should have a Mods folder, if not create one, then inside this folder, create 3 more folders. aircraft, tech and terrain folders. Then unzip the downloaded mod ver 1.011. This has already got the structure so open the folders until you get to the airplaine folder A-4E-C and drop that into your Mods/aircraft folder.

 

When you install a mod into the mods folder, it only requires the mods named folder with all files in it. If you tried to install the mod with other folders, it cant find it. Hope this is ok. Ifnot, let me know and I will make it more simplified as possible.

[Hawg57]

I have followed all of the steps, however, I don't have any files names DCSopenbeta. I am running the stable version of DCS 2.5.3... Could this be the problem? All files are installed correctly. The A-4 shows up on the main screen as V1011. I can even select it from the list of AC. But when I go and load a created mission regarding the A4, the system Freezes. This is the ONLY mod it freezes on. Any recommendations? Thanks in advance.

[Tirak]

it only works for static TACAN that exist on the Map (Airports only) (99% certainty)

 

 

 

thankfully this is incorrect, RWR is available without the SDK

 

 

Excellent, then in that case we need the darned oodle oodle oodle!

[oldpop]

TACAN CH only goes to CH9???

Edited November 27, 2018 by oldpop

[snowdawg]

When I downloaded the mod and installed it I found my 7 zip program did this

 

 

 

"C drive/user/name/savedgames/DCSopenbeta/mods/aircraft/A-4e-c/A-4e-c"

 

 

 

there should only be one A-4E-c folder. when I removed it, The Aircraft was there.

[Hawg57]

Now, I get the AC to load for the AI pilots.. When I select player and then begin the saved mission, the game freezes on the mission load screen. The file still reads in red, list of required moduels and then below A-4... But its there and its showing in the main screen of the game as a selectable moduel… any help would be appreciated.

[mosqui]

TACAN CH only goes to CH9???

Oldpop

You can dial more number in Tacan by click right Mouse botton.New digit come up when you push botton

[MPalmer]

... When I select player and then begin the saved mission, the game freezes on the mission load screen.

 

I had the same Issue. Try the tutorial "Takeoff" in the missions first.

One thing I have noticed is that it does not work on NTTR (for me) and seems more at home on the Caucasus Map, I have flown on PG Map with no issues as well.