Livery creators - Please include install path/folder when you post liveries for clarity?

[GoonEb1rd]

 

First and foremost, thank you for the countless hours and dedication you put into creating liveries for the DCS community. Your work is truly appreciated!

Over the years, I’ve downloaded numerous skins for DCS and other mods, and one common issue I’ve noticed is the lack of correct installation paths for liveries and/or mods when posted to Userfiles.

Could you please include the correct path reference when posting your liveries?

I’ve tried to gather various references based on what I’ve seen, but it can be confusing at times. Providing clear installation instructions would greatly help ensure that users can properly install and enjoy your work.

Thank you!

This is not a default reference but something I've thrown together in the meantime as a reference:

[Livery Name] for [Aircraft Name]

 Installation Instructions

This livery should be placed in one of the following locations, depending on your preference:

Saved Games (Recommended for Multiplayer & Integrity Check Safe)

C:\Users\<YourUsername>\Saved Games\DCS\Liveries\<Aircraft Name>\ 

OR (for Open Beta users):

C:\Users\<YourUsername>\Saved Games\DCS.openbeta\Liveries\<Aircraft Name>\ 

This method ensures the livery remains intact after updates and can be seen by others in multiplayer.

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Core Game Directory (If Needed for Mods or Official Modules)

If installing directly in the game files, use the following paths:

• For Official Modules:

  <DCS Install Directory>\Bazar\Liveries\<Aircraft Name>\ 

• For Certain Modules with CoreMods Folder:

  <DCS Install Directory>\CoreMods\aircraft\<Aircraft Name>\Liveries\ 

Warning: Placing liveries here may be overwritten by updates. Use this method at your own risk.

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Notes & Multiplayer Compatibility

• This livery will be visible to others if they have the same skin installed in Saved Games.
• If this livery is part of a custom mod, ensure all players have the mod installed for it to be visible in multiplayer.
• If experiencing issues, verify the file structure: Liveries\<Aircraft Name>\<Livery Folder>.

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🛠 Enjoy the livery! If you have any issues, feel free to report them in the comments.
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Edited January 29 by GoonEb1rd

[MAXsenna]

There are a couple of user made livery managers that work very well. They will download and create the correct paths for you, and you can even uninstall liveries. If for some reason it is a problem with a livery, it will tell you, and one can easily correct it manually.


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