correct as is Game Avionics mode is missing

[Dragon81]

I'm not good at this at all. I have a hard enough time trying to figure out where I'm going, and the one thing I had to guide me while I fumble my way around the cockpit is gone.
Any suggestions on how to turn it back on?

Edit: I tried rolling back to a previous version, (2.8.1.34667.2). I got "404 not found".

Edited May 11, 2023 by Dragon81
left out detail

[Rudel_chw]

12 minutes ago, Dragon81 said:

I tried rolling back to a previous version, (2.8.1.34667.2). I got "404 not found".

 

That's an openbeta version, maybe you are on Stable?

[Dragon81]

47 minutes ago, Rudel_chw said:

 

That's an openbeta version, maybe you are on Stable?

I am on stable. I thought I pulled the number from the stable version list. I'll check again. Thanks!

[Rudel_chw]

3 minutes ago, Dragon81 said:

I am on stable. I thought I pulled the number from the stable version list. I'll check again. Thanks!

 

My mistake, Just checked and that version number is in both Stable and Openbeta. Try the prior one: DCS 2.7.18.30765

[Dragon81]

55 minutes ago, Rudel_chw said:

 

That's an openbeta version, maybe you are on Stable?

I just confirmed that it's the previous stable version.

This is what I get.

00000.090 --- Log file: C:\Users\tjmow\AppData\Local\Temp\DCS\autoupdate_templog.txt
00000.000 === Log opened UTC 2023-05-12 00:36:38
00000.016 INFO : DCS_Updater/2.16.2.17 (Windows NT 10.0.19044; Win64; en-US)
00000.017 INFO : src-id: 5972e82a1851d36865c17506579c27cbd5b8e3b4, lib-id: b88ea51ae2210987a3865f77cc1802548216d7a8
00000.017 INFO : cmdline: DCS_updater.exe  update 2.8.1.34667.2@stable
00000.087 STATUS: Initializing...
00000.088 INFO : basedir: D:\DCS World\DCS World\
00000.089 INFO : DCS/2.8.4.39731 (x86_64; EN;  WORLD,FC3,MARIANAISLANDS_terrain,RAZBAM_AV8BNA,CAUCASUS_terrain)
00000.089 INFO : branch:
00000.091 STATUS: Checking for updates...
00000.896 ERROR: www.digitalcombatsimulator.com replied HTTP 404 Not Found
00000.898 STATUS: 404 Not Found
00093.803 === Log closed.

and when I tried 2.7.18.30765
00000.000 === Log opened UTC 2023-05-12 00:38:42
00000.016 INFO : DCS_Updater/2.16.2.17 (Windows NT 10.0.19044; Win64; en-US)
00000.016 INFO : src-id: 5972e82a1851d36865c17506579c27cbd5b8e3b4, lib-id: b88ea51ae2210987a3865f77cc1802548216d7a8
00000.017 INFO : cmdline: DCS_updater.exe  update 2.7.18.30765@stable
00000.085 STATUS: Initializing...
00000.086 INFO : basedir: D:\DCS World\DCS World\
00000.086 INFO : DCS/2.8.4.39731 (x86_64; EN;  WORLD,FC3,MARIANAISLANDS_terrain,RAZBAM_AV8BNA,CAUCASUS_terrain)
00000.086 INFO : branch:
00000.088 STATUS: Checking for updates...
00002.055 ERROR: www.digitalcombatsimulator.com replied HTTP 404 Not Found
00002.056 STATUS: 404 Not Found
00007.052 === Log closed.

Edited May 12, 2023 by Dragon81

[Rudel_chw]

Seems you will have to open a support ticket, to know which versions are actually available 

[Thx1137]

I assume you know that the patch notes says:

• Game Options. Game avionics mode removed

So you want to go back to an earlier version. In your position I'd ask myself if it was worth it.

DCS is always overwhelming to get into but if you just learn to focus on learning to fly and use the autopilots (if available) really well first then learning other systems becomes a lot easier. Certainly don't try to learn it all at once. That is a recipe for frustration!

[LeCuvier]

I didn't realize Game Avionics Mode was removed. I understand some people will not like that, but I belong to those who always considered it a nuisance. I see that the related "Easy" command bindings are gone as well, and that's really good news in my opinion because they caused confusion.
Yes, learning DCS world is a big task and can seem overwhelming for beginners. But you don't need to understand everything immediately. Go step by step, with one aircraft,  exercise the things you understand and make sure you have some fun. I'm flying in DCS World (starting with Lock On) since many years and I cannot pretend I know everything about it. So I'm still learning new things and that's wonderful. And I use the forum when I'm stuck with something. The forum is very helpful.

[draconus]

10 hours ago, Dragon81 said:

DCS_updater.exe  update 2.8.1.34667.2@stable

wrond command, should be DCS_updater.exe update 2.8.1.34667.2@release

[Dragon81]

On 5/12/2023 at 5:51 AM, draconus said:

wrond command, should be DCS_updater.exe update 2.8.1.34667.2@release

That was it! THANK YOU SO MUCH!

[Dragon81]

On 5/11/2023 at 10:11 PM, Thx1137 said:

I assume you know that the patch notes says:

• Game Options. Game avionics mode removed

So you want to go back to an earlier version. In your position I'd ask myself if it was worth it.

DCS is always overwhelming to get into but if you just learn to focus on learning to fly and use the autopilots (if available) really well first then learning other systems becomes a lot easier. Certainly don't try to learn it all at once. That is a recipe for frustration!

I didn't until I realized it wasn't there. That's when I tried to roll back to a previous version.

 

On 5/12/2023 at 5:37 AM, LeCuvier said:

I didn't realize Game Avionics Mode was removed. I understand some people will not like that, but I belong to those who always considered it a nuisance. I see that the related "Easy" command bindings are gone as well, and that's really good news in my opinion because they caused confusion.
Yes, learning DCS world is a big task and can seem overwhelming for beginners. But you don't need to understand everything immediately. Go step by step, with one aircraft,  exercise the things you understand and make sure you have some fun. I'm flying in DCS World (starting with Lock On) since many years and I cannot pretend I know everything about it. So I'm still learning new things and that's wonderful. And I use the forum when I'm stuck with something. The forum is very helpful.

I've been flying the F-15C (FC3) I'm still in the process of finalizing my keybinds for the most part. That was overwhelming in and of itself. I've gotten better at flying, focusing heavily on my landings. I'm getting better, but I still struggle.
The Game Avionics was the one thing I could rely on to keep me on course. Being that I'm still really new at this, I freaked out because that's the only way I know how to navigate for now. I know there are waypoints, but the indicator isn't helpful at all. half the time I don't even know if it's the right waypoint. GAM showed me the selected waypoint, so I knew I at least had the right one. It's really the only "game" mode I use. Everything else is set to Simulator.
I didn't know about the easy commands, I never used them.
I am always checking the forums here. I created an account to make this post, because I didn't see anyone discussing it.

Thanks everyone who chimed in! Your help is greatly appreciated!

[draconus]

6 hours ago, Dragon81 said:

GAM showed me the selected waypoint, so I knew I at least had the right one.

The selected waypoint number is right on the HUD in F-15C Nav mode. Check the kneeboard maps to see the flight plan.

[Dragon81]

17 hours ago, draconus said:

The selected waypoint number is right on the HUD in F-15C Nav mode. Check the kneeboard maps to see the flight plan.

Thanks for the tip! I'll definitely keep it in mind!

[ema13]

Hello,

Is it possible to restore the Game avionics mode, it was really usefull

Thanks

 

[draconus]

15 hours ago, ema13 said:

Is it possible to restore the Game avionics mode, it was really usefull

You can only use the older DCS version that still had that option. Look at the solution post.

[jackd]

On 5/19/2023 at 10:20 PM, ema13 said:

Hello, Is it possible to restore the Game avionics mode, it was really usefull

Thanks

I would appreciate that too; i am a 'tourist';, certainly not a button and switching fan, and spend too much time figuring out any newly bought plane,

certainly one big reason i start to avoid DCS more and more and rather spend my scarce time with other sims. Older versions? Bugs?

Edited June 5, 2023 by jackd

[draconus]

8 minutes ago, jackd said:

i am a 'tourist';, certainly not a button and switching fan, and spend too much time figuring out any newly bought plane

Sounds like you'd have fun with Instant Action missions with hot starts or airstarts. There are also FC3 modules much lighter on the systems side.