how do i properly install the simmod A-10

[hannibal]

hi.

noob question here.

 

i was wondering if there was a procedure on installing the simmod A-10.

 

the last couple of times that i have installed it, i either get a "whited out" plane and or blacked out cockpit glass....

 

the instructions are unclear, and i not possiblity out-dated

 

i just wanted to install this with it working properly, with other mods like the A10 cocpit mod V2, ruggbutt terrain,etc

 

then there is the A-10 Compatability pack inside the download for the Simmod A-10.. im not sure what that all about...

 

HOW DO I INSTALL THIS Properly?

[Silent Warrior]

It was a while since I did that myself, and that computer is about 2000 miles away, but as I recall, it comes packed as a ModMan-created zip-file. (Or as a bunch of 'em in one bigger RAR or 7Z bundle.) I'm fairly sure I used ModMan to install it, and no problem of any sort.

It sounds to me like you're having problems with the textures.

 

Compatibility-packs are probably better to leave alone until you're experienced enough to know yourself whether you need them or not.

 

*Waits around for someone who DOES have the readme available.*

[PoleCat]

There is both a modman pack and an exe installer. I believe with the exe I had the same problem of white textures on the A-10. DL the modman pack and try that one, it should work ok. Otherwise I think you need to manually add some lines to the meinit.xml file. This is a common problem.

 

Come to the 104th TS and I am sure Aero or one of the other guys can help you sort it out. Also before modding anything ALWAYS backup the Lock On folder after installing and patching to 1.12. This way when this sort of thing happens (and it always does eventually) it is easy to revert by deleting your screwed up Lock On folder and copying the clean unmodded one back when needed. (Credit to Ice for this one.)

 

Out

 

Edit:

 

Just about all of these mods can be found at lockonfiles.com

 

For me the install that works best is:

 

Install Lock On

Install Flaming Cliffs (If FC DL version also install the all seasons terrain.)

Install 1.12

Back up entire Lock On folder here.

Install LoCFG tweak app. (optional..available at lockonfiles.com).

Install Modman 7.1.1.0

install Walmis F-15 model (exe)

Install updated weapons for Walmis F-15 Model (modman)

Install conformal fuel tanks F-15 (modman)

Install Simmod A-10A (modman pack not exe)

Install Simmod A10A + Walmis F-15 + Walmis weapons compatibility pack (modman)

Install Su-27 3GO mod (exe).

 

Do a quick fly in each of the above listed AC. F-15, A10A, and Su-27. Make sure you can see the new models on each AC from external view.

 

From here I install my 104th squad specific skins made by Ruggbutt and Aero, through modman. (There are non squad specific skins also available at lockonfiles.com)

 

Now it is terrain and environment improvements for me:

 

Install LOreload (Modman)

Install enhanced terrain by Ruggbutt (Modman)

Install enhanced structures by ruggbutt (modman)

 

This install combined with a good system, the correct graphics settings and a few choice user specific mods yields an excellent visual expereiece for me in LockOn. There are many much better guides then this slapped together deally as well. I hope it is at least some what helpful.

 

Out

Edited September 22, 2009 by PoleCat

[hannibal]

main problem cause by having shadows on full... im going to check out the enhanced structures mod...

 

Thanks...

how is the Black shark server & training going?

sorry i havent been on black shark..

 

i have revamped my setup for fixed wing, and have been practicing on the A-10A..