F/A-18C Modern MPD v 2.1.53 - Updated 21/4/2025

[CapnCoke]

On 3/22/2025 at 6:31 PM, Yarick1 said:

@CapnCoke do you have a discord server? (for this mod and your F-15E mod)

Unfortunately I don't. Thought about it but by the time I released the last update my responsibilities increased and I don't think I'll be able to run one.

As for the PC situation my PC is up now. Had to build a new PC and had some hiccups with parts and windows installation. Sorry for the delay. Also thank you to all the reports and messages.

[Yarick1]

is it possible to link the latest patch notes in the original post? so its easier to find if/when there posts after the update.

 

4 hours ago, CapnCoke said:

As for the PC situation my PC is up now. Had to build a new PC and had some hiccups with parts and windows installation. Sorry for the delay. Also thank you to all the reports and messages.

i hope u dont have/get any new problems, and that the next Modern MPD updaten is soon, instead of soon™

Edited March 24 by Yarick1
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[CapnCoke]

6 hours ago, Yarick1 said:

is it possible to link the latest patch notes in the original post? so its easier to find if/when there posts after the update.

 

i hope u dont have/get any new problems, and that the next Modern MPD updaten is soon, instead of soon™

I usually post change logs in the original post. It's just been a while that I updated the mod since no official updates changed the files I've edited until now.

and dw, it's going to be fixed soon

[CapnCoke]

Going to work on the JHMCS now. Here is the test version of the main mod for anyone who wants to finds some bugs. Seems to be promising so far.

FA-18C Modern MPD 2.1.5 Test.rar

[Lucidmoose1]

2 hours ago, CapnCoke said:

Going to work on the JHMCS now. Here is the test version of the main mod for anyone who wants to finds some bugs. Seems to be promising so far.

FA-18C Modern MPD 2.1.5 Test.rar 94.61 kB · 7 downloads

Fantastic CapnCoke! Just a heads up on the JHMCS 2, That mod impacts the RWR azmuth on the SA page.

[Kyle_Katarn]

I'm also having troubles with the keybindings of the FLIR, LTD, LST and ECM used through DCSBIOS commands when using the JHMCS mod

Edited March 25 by Kyle_Katarn

[Boston]

- New Bug 

Since recent update (current date 3/26/2025): Symbology on SA page is missing about 90% of context. Only Radial is showing, plus threat rings and Airborne Datalink Tracks. Other than that, missing entirety of OSB labels, Cursor missing, SOI Diamond missing, plus all navigation indicators. So far have noticed this in the SA page only, along with a few other people I know that use this mod. Hopefully get an update soon, green MPDs are NASTYYYY.

[Yarick1]

On 3/24/2025 at 2:12 PM, CapnCoke said:

Going to work on the JHMCS now. Here is the test version of the main mod for anyone who wants to finds some bugs. Seems to be promising so far.

FA-18C Modern MPD 2.1.5 Test.rar 94.61 kB · 55 downloads

@Boston try this test version (if u find any bugs, do report them)

[Boston]

On 3/26/2025 at 3:10 AM, Yarick1 said:

@Boston try this test version (if u find any bugs, do report them)

sounds good

[AvgeekJoe]

On 3/24/2025 at 6:12 AM, CapnCoke said:

Going to work on the JHMCS now. Here is the test version of the main mod for anyone who wants to finds some bugs. Seems to be promising so far.

FA-18C Modern MPD 2.1.5 Test.rar 94.61 kB · 95 downloads

BUG REPORT: Can't use NVGs with this at night. Sorry.

[faria]

NVG is part of the JHMCS and is not fixed yet

[M4tth3w]

On 3/26/2025 at 5:22 AM, Boston said:

- New Bug 

Since recent update (current date 3/26/2025): Symbology on SA page is missing about 90% of context. Only Radial is showing, plus threat rings and Airborne Datalink Tracks. Other than that, missing entirety of OSB labels, Cursor missing, SOI Diamond missing, plus all navigation indicators. So far have noticed this in the SA page only, along with a few other people I know that use this mod. Hopefully get an update soon, green MPDs are NASTYYYY.

Unfortunately, same goes for me too.

 

On 3/24/2025 at 2:12 PM, CapnCoke said:

Going to work on the JHMCS now. Here is the test version of the main mod for anyone who wants to finds some bugs. Seems to be promising so far.

FA-18C Modern MPD 2.1.5 Test.rar 94.61 kB · 129 downloads

Still the same problem. SA page is all messed up.

[CapnCoke]

2 hours ago, M4tth3w said:

Unfortunately, same goes for me too.

 

Still the same problem. SA page is all messed up.

Downloaded new update, deleted my modernmpd and installed again with the uploaded file just to make sure I didn't upload the wrong one. Seems to work fine.

Check to see if your mod manager is installing the mod correctly.

Also, I haven't announce it here but it will be a while until I work on fixing JHMCS DCS BIOS keybinding. My sister suddenly passed away on Tuesday 25th and need some time to be with my family. I also prefer not to veer this thread offtopic so keep the comments related to the mod topic. My DM is open if you want to send your condolences. 

 

This is the recent screenshot to confirm its working.

 

Edited March 30 by CapnCoke

[Yarick1]

4 minutes ago, CapnCoke said:

My sister suddenly passed away on Tuesday 25th and need some time to be with my family.

my condolences to you and your family, i lost my dad last december to cancer...

[CapnCoke]

1 minute ago, Yarick1 said:

my condolences to you and your family, i lost my dad last december to cancer...

Thank you and sorry for your loss.

[jack333]

My condolences, rest in peace

[Scal]

On 3/24/2025 at 2:12 PM, CapnCoke said:

Going to work on the JHMCS now. Here is the test version of the main mod for anyone who wants to finds some bugs. Seems to be promising so far.

FA-18C Modern MPD 2.1.5 Test.rar 94.61 kB · 132 downloads

Thank you for the update. It works fine for me !

Would it be possible you make a version without, in the SA page, the "SA ring" and the "radar cone arc" ? This is not in the base FA-18C...
On each version I have to edit several files and comment that part:

-- dofile(LockOn_Options.script_path.."Multipurpose_Display_Group/Common/indicator/Pages/MPD/RDR/RDR_defs.lua")
--FCR LIMIT--
--addStrokeCircle("SA_Ring", 180, {0, 0}, TopLevel_TrackUp_Root, {SA_DeclutterMREJ2_Show_controller})

--stroke_thickness = stroke_thickness*3.25
--addVarLenStrokeLine("RDRGimbalLeft", 40, {-370, 100}, 75, nil, {{"MPD_SA_ModeShow", MODES.TRACK_UP_MODE}, {"MPD_SA_RDRCovL", LittleCompassInternalRadius}})
--addStrokeText("RDRLeft", "R", STROKE_FNT_DFLT_100, "CenterCenter", {-430, 110}, nil, {{"MPD_SA_ModeShow", MODES.TRACK_UP_MODE}, {"MPD_SA_RDRCovL", LittleCompassInternalRadius}})

--addVarLenStrokeLine("RDRGimbalRight", 40, {370, 100}, 285, nil, {{"MPD_SA_ModeShow", MODES.TRACK_UP_MODE}, {"MPD_SA_RDRCovR", LittleCompassInternalRadius}})
--addStrokeText("RDRRight", "R", STROKE_FNT_DFLT_100, "CenterCenter", {430, 110}, nil, {{"MPD_SA_ModeShow", MODES.TRACK_UP_MODE}, {"MPD_SA_RDRCovL", LittleCompassInternalRadius}})

--local startAngle = math.rad(16.5) -- Convert degrees to radians
--local endAngle = math.rad(163.5) -- Convert degrees to radians

--addStrokeCircle("RadarConeArc", 427, {0,0}, nil, {{"MPD_SA_ModeShow", MODES.TRACK_UP_MODE}, {"MPD_SA_RDRCovRight", LittleCompassInternalRadius}}, {startAngle, endAngle})

Thank you !

[AvgeekJoe]

My condolences

Awesome mod

[Frismo]

Thank-you for all your help.  We'll keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers...may God Bless!

[Furia]

En 24/3/2025 a las 14:12, CapnCoke dijo:

Going to work on the JHMCS now. Here is the test version of the main mod for anyone who wants to finds some bugs. Seems to be promising so far.

FA-18C Modern MPD 2.1.5 Test.rar 94.61 kB · 149 descargas

Works real good. Thanks

Sorry for you loss. My condolences

[Rikk]

Not sure if I'm just being thicker than a whale sandwich but downloaded this and in the first post here it says "As for textures, open MPD Textures folder you've downloaded and drag "Cockpit_F-18C" folder to your "C:\Users\YourUsername\Saved Games\DCS.openbeta\Liveries" " but this isn't in the download?

Edited April 15 by Rikk

[Yarick1]

20 hours ago, Rikk said:

but this isn't in the download?

did u download the 2.1.5 Test.rar version? the test version only has the main MPD part as a test/hot-fix for ED's update to the SA page that broke this mod. 

the HUD, JHMCSII and Cockpit (textures) are in the v2.1.43 mod

i just checked my 2.1.43.zip and all the individual parts of the mod are in there

if u need it, i can make a "new" .zip with 2.1.43 and the 2.1.5 test/hot-fix in it, or u could get the 2.1.43 and replace the modernMPD part with the one from 2.1.5.

u can get the 2.1.5 if u scroll up a bit

[Bones1775]

getting reports from squadron members that todays patch broke this mod. makes sense, we did get a new ddi page today.

[CapnCoke]

Patched to 2.5.2 for DTC update. Thanks for the report.

Regarding JHMCS DCSBIOS bug report, I couldn't find the cause for the keybinding issues I've been hearing about. Still need to dig deeper since I'm not sure how DCSBIOS works.

[CapnCoke]

On 4/15/2025 at 3:11 PM, Rikk said:

Not sure if I'm just being thicker than a whale sandwich but downloaded this and in the first post here it says "As for textures, open MPD Textures folder you've downloaded and drag "Cockpit_F-18C" folder to your "C:\Users\YourUsername\Saved Games\DCS.openbeta\Liveries" " but this isn't in the download?

Nope you're absolutely not being thicker than a whale sandwich. The quickfix was uploaded as part of the download just incase while I work on fixing the mod then the car accident happened. Forgot to upload the rest of the files. It should be uploaded now.

Edited April 18 by CapnCoke