Mr_sukebe Posted April 10, 2019 Posted April 10, 2019 In the past, I've previously run both 1.5, 2.0 in parallel and then at a later date, 2.5 stable and beta. Is it viable, and if so, what's the best way to install and run 2 instances of OpenBeta on the same PC? The background to the question, is that I rather fancy have a "clean" no mods version, for use in multiplayer, and then a "modded however I like" for solo play. I get the impression that I can do this using the management tools, but I'd rather not have to muck about and frankly, with disk space being so cheap, don't really care about using another 160GB of space. 7800x3d, 5080, 64GB, PCIE5 SSD - Oculus Pro - Moza (AB9), Virpil (Alpha, CM3, CM1 and CM2), WW (TOP and CP), TM (MFDs, Pendular Rudder), Tek Creations (F18 panel), Total Controls (Apache MFD), Jetseat
HiJack Posted April 10, 2019 Posted April 10, 2019 Yes, that is absolutely possible. You can even just copy the main DCS folder over to a new folder and set a special name on it. You will find a file called "dcs_variant.txt" in the root folder and in that file the name of your instance will be held. I have the OPENBETA but I also have one folder where the instance name is openmod. DCS will create Saved Games folders for the instance automatically. Good luck. PS! You can not run two instances at the same time!
HiJack Posted April 10, 2019 Posted April 10, 2019 There is also a new startup switch that may make this even simpler but I have not tried it. You can now add "-w instancename" back of the dcs world startup exe file "dcs.exe" and that will create a new Saved Games folder. This will not make a new moddable file structure for the base install but it can be used if you are doing replays in low graphics settings or as a mission creation setup in a lower graphics setting.
352ndDeacon Posted April 10, 2019 Posted April 10, 2019 Why not just rename the "Mods" folder in your Saved Games folder to anything else for when you want the vanilla version and then rename it back to "Mods" when you want the modded version? Works every time.
Headwarp Posted April 10, 2019 Posted April 10, 2019 IMO just use JSGME or OVGME and disable/enable mods as you will. Either creates a backup of the original install. Spoiler Win 11 Pro, z790 i9 13900k, RTX 4090 , 64GB DDR 6400GB, OS and DCS are on separate pci-e 4.0 drives Sim hardware - VKB MCG Ultimate with 200mm extension, Virpil T-50CM3 Dual throttles. Blackhog B-explorer (A), TM Cougar MFD's (two), MFG Crosswinds with dampener. Obutto R3volution gaming pit.
Mr_sukebe Posted April 10, 2019 Author Posted April 10, 2019 Why not just rename the "Mods" folder in your Saved Games folder to anything else for when you want the vanilla version and then rename it back to "Mods" when you want the modded version? Works every time. Err, bloody hell, what a brilliantly simple idea. Thanks. No, don't ask why I didn't think of that before. 7800x3d, 5080, 64GB, PCIE5 SSD - Oculus Pro - Moza (AB9), Virpil (Alpha, CM3, CM1 and CM2), WW (TOP and CP), TM (MFDs, Pendular Rudder), Tek Creations (F18 panel), Total Controls (Apache MFD), Jetseat
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