Open Beta and Proper DCS switch

[VZ_342]

I downloaded "proper" DCS because I didn't think I'd want to do the Beta thing (worried about game crashes, module issues, etc), but now I'd like to be able to use the Beta for doing more than just the regular DCS (which is fun, but Beta is better)

 

Only thing is, I've tried Skatezilla's DCS updater, got it partially going, then it said I didn't have Beta installed....which is why I got the downloader, to install it. I'm told there isn't that much difference between Beta and proper, and certainly isn't worth downloading what amounts to a full copy of DCS and modules....so I'm a bit frustrated right now.

 

So, the suggestion: In the DCS sim game, on the page that lists all the modules, settings, etc, maybe put a button in there that creates the ability to switch between Beta and proper...Is this possible? 

 

Thanks! 

[Mars Exulte]

13 minutes ago, VZ_342 said:

Only thing is, I've tried Skatezilla's DCS updater, got it partially going, then it said I didn't have Beta installed....which is why I got the downloader, to install it.

  Advanced options -> Download Beta

That simple.

13 minutes ago, VZ_342 said:

I'm told there isn't that much difference between Beta and proper

  There isn't really, just pick one and stick with it, imo.

13 minutes ago, VZ_342 said:

So, the suggestion: In the DCS sim game, on the page that lists all the modules, settings, etc, maybe put a button in there that creates the ability to switch between Beta and proper...Is this possible?

  Possible? Yes. Likely to happen? No. That's what Skate's app is for. It's literally a single click to switch between the two, one of several very large buttons smack in the middle of your screen.

[VZ_342]

"Advanced Options" = Where is that?

[SkateZilla]

1 hour ago, VZ_342 said:

"Advanced Options" = Where is that?

ADv. Updater Options. 7th Tab to the Right,
Click on Update to the Latest Open Beta,
When you want to go back to Stable, Click on Update to the Latest Release Version..

 

 

Simple.

 

[VZ_342]

Not simple. When I installed Updater, I got to the point where I'm prompted to update DCS....and it says it is updated, and nothing further in the installation process happens. The result is, when I open the utility, none of the buttons for DCS work.

 

(Home tab)

Your DCS Builds---is underlined, but isn't an active link.

Slot #1 Build (and all slots)---also underlined, but not active.

(Aircraft Modules, Campaign, etc tabs)

INSTALL AIRCRAFT MODULES etc

I can click on the modules that are installed, but it doesn't save.

 

Advanced Updater Options

No links work (Update to..., Manually Initialize and Install w/DCS Updater etc)

 

I'm guessing it's only a partial install?

 

 

[VZ_342]

Ok, I found your instructions on how to install "variant" DCS (such as Beta). Both are working, so now I'll try re-installing the updater.

[SkateZilla]

Buttons are only disabled when:
No Build is configured (you must set up each build path in App Settings)
or a DCS Process is already active.

[VZ_342]

Ok, cool. I set up the Main and Beta builds, but how do I differentiate them in the Uploader? I actually have the Beta launching now, but not the Main. (Both are shown as "Beta", both launch Beta).

 

Thank you!