[release] AdA Mod - Version 2.00 for Lock On FC2

[Spanker79]

Too bad....:(

 

Maybe the AdA Mod Team should have a look at our problems...it is a pitty such a great mod to have so big bugs!!!!

 

my tip:download again the mod and try to install it!i had the same problem with one mod a guy fron our team made and i had to downloaded 3 times...

 

 

hope to solve your problem...:joystick::pilotfly:

[Azrayen]

@ Emmer : Your problem is not the same one we (=GR=VAGGOS and me) have/had.

 

Could you be more specific? Describe your config, explain what means "went back to Fly Again" exactly?

 

VAGGOS's advice is good, too: check your download. Barbs published the MD5 checksum on the dowload post.

 

Cheers

Az'

[Spanker79]

@ Emmer : Your problem is not the same one we (=GR=VAGGOS and me) have/had.

 

Barbs published the MD5 checksum on the dowload post.

 

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1) MD5 checksum??can you explain it to me???the post it is on french and the translator isn't so good!

 

1)had???did you solve the problem???

 

thnx in advance

[HiJack]

My first mission "Opération chaîne de montagnes" is started at the server. It is of course WIP but has 8 x 8 flights. There may be a lot of things not configured like correct loadouts. I am also completly lost in what plain does what tasks so I need more information to tune the mission.

 

Resent changes:

- Added C-135FR refuel tanker.

- Added E-3F AWACS.

- Added Irqi Mirage F1-EQ5/6

- Added Mirage F1CT

- Added a few friendly ground targets at WP2 (both sides)

- Added IL-78M refuel tanker.

- Added A-50 AWACS.

 

I am also testing these mods in use on my own client that runs the AdA MOD. Seams good so far:

 

 

 

(HJ)

 

[Azrayen]

@ VAGGOS

 

1) http://lmgtfy.com/?q=MD5+checksum

 

1) (but the other one one :D) No I haven't. I though you had when you wrote : "yesterday i joined hijack's server and guess what happened..i could see the static objects!"

 

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Az'

[Emmer]

@ Emmer : Your problem is not the same one we (=GR=VAGGOS and me) have/had.

 

Could you be more specific? Describe your config, explain what means "went back to Fly Again" exactly?

 

VAGGOS's advice is good, too: check your download. Barbs published the MD5 checksum on the dowload post.

 

Cheers

Az'

 

 

Went back to Fly Again means if you are clicking on Fly, your game is loading....

But it went straight to Fly Again, in the game.

 

My config is ok, i play FC2 with the highest settings and have no problems at all.

 

Now i try to install the ADA MOD 2 manually.With a copied directory of FC2.

I let you know bout the outcome.

[Azrayen]

@ VAGGOS, please check MP :)

 

@ Emmer : OK, what you call "Fly again" is the debriefing screen, right? As shown on the attached pic (see below)?

Let us know how went the manual install. Don't forget that when you install manually, you'll have to declare the new CDDS files (without that, the aircrafts will have no texture and will be invisible).

 

To declare the new CDDS :

- open the Config/graphics.cfg file with a proper text editor (tip : use Notepad++, it's free & easy | do not use the notepad from windows, it may corrupt files)

- locate the line #152, you must find:

TextureCollections
{
   highFolder = ".\\Bazar\\TempTextures\\";
   common = ".\\Bazar\\Terrain\\Surface\\LandTexturesBMP.cdds";

- insert code lines related to the CDDS for AdA Mod between the last 2 lines of the code above, in order to obtain this:

TextureCollections
{
   highFolder = ".\\Bazar\\TempTextures\\";
   common = ".\\Bazar\\World\\_AdA_Weapons_BMP.cdds";
   common = ".\\Bazar\\World\\_AdA_Su-25_IRAQ_BMP.cdds";
   common = ".\\Bazar\\World\\_AdA_Structures_TGA.CDDS";
   common = ".\\Bazar\\World\\_AdA_Structures_BMP.cdds";
   common = ".\\Bazar\\World\\_AdA_SEM_TGA.CDDS";
   common = ".\\Bazar\\World\\_AdA_SEM_BMP.cdds";
   common = ".\\Bazar\\World\\_AdA_Rafale_TGA.CDDS";
   common = ".\\Bazar\\World\\_AdA_Rafale_Marking_TGA.CDDS";
   common = ".\\Bazar\\World\\_AdA_Rafale_BMP.cdds";
   common = ".\\Bazar\\World\\_AdA_MirageIV_TGA.CDDS";
   common = ".\\Bazar\\World\\_AdA_MirageIV_Marking_TGA.CDDS";
   common = ".\\Bazar\\World\\_AdA_MirageIV_BMP.cdds";
   common = ".\\Bazar\\World\\_AdA_MirageF1_TGA.CDDS";
   common = ".\\Bazar\\World\\_AdA_MirageF1_Marking_TGA.CDDS";
   common = ".\\Bazar\\World\\_AdA_MirageF1_IRAQ_TGA.CDDS";
   common = ".\\Bazar\\World\\_AdA_MirageF1_IRAQ_Marking_TGA.CDDS";
   common = ".\\Bazar\\World\\_AdA_MirageF1_IRAQ_BMP.cdds";
   common = ".\\Bazar\\World\\_AdA_MirageF1_BMP.cdds";
   common = ".\\Bazar\\World\\_AdA_Mirage2000_TGA.CDDS";
   common = ".\\Bazar\\World\\_AdA_Mirage2000_Marking_TGA.CDDS";
   common = ".\\Bazar\\World\\_AdA_Mirage2000_BMP.cdds";
   common = ".\\Bazar\\World\\_AdA_Mi24_IRAQ_BMP.cdds";
   common = ".\\Bazar\\World\\_AdA_KC-135R_TGA.CDDS";
   common = ".\\Bazar\\World\\_AdA_KC-135R_Marking_TGA.CDDS";
   common = ".\\Bazar\\World\\_AdA_KC-135R_BMP.cdds";
   common = ".\\Bazar\\World\\_AdA_Jaguar_A_TGA.CDDS";
   common = ".\\Bazar\\World\\_AdA_Jaguar_A_Marking_TGA.CDDS";
   common = ".\\Bazar\\World\\_AdA_Jaguar_A_BMP.cdds";
   common = ".\\Bazar\\World\\_AdA_J7_IRAQ_BMP.cdds";
   common = ".\\Bazar\\World\\_AdA_J7_BMP.cdds";
   common = ".\\Bazar\\World\\_AdA_F-5E_BMP.cdds";
   common = ".\\Bazar\\World\\_AdA_E3F_Marking_TGA.CDDS";
   common = ".\\Bazar\\World\\_AdA_E3F_BMP.cdds";
   common = ".\\Bazar\\World\\_AdA_Common_TGA.CDDS";
   common = ".\\Bazar\\World\\_AdA_Common_BMP.cdds";
   common = ".\\Bazar\\World\\_AdA_cockpit_TGA.CDDS";
   common = ".\\Bazar\\World\\_AdA_cockpit_BMP.cdds";
   common = ".\\Bazar\\World\\_AdA_B-707_BMP.cdds";
   common = ".\\Bazar\\World\\_AdA_AlphaJet_TGA.CDDS";
   common = ".\\Bazar\\World\\_AdA_AlphaJet_Marking_TGA.CDDS";
   common = ".\\Bazar\\World\\_AdA_AlphaJet_BMP.cdds";
   common = ".\\Bazar\\Terrain\\Surface\\LandTexturesBMP.cdds";

- save the file

- fly the sim :)

 

Cheers,

Az'

[Emmer]

Thanks , AZ.

Will give it a try...........:thumbup:

[Azrayen]

OK :)

 

@ VAGGOS & Emmer : I made several tests yesterday night and this morning.

It appears that FC2+AdA is "heavier" than just FC2, and it's harder for "limited" (by today's standarts) computers.

 

On my computer, removing one of the two heavier CDDS (*) from AdA is enough to have the high scenes (that was just for test, this is not a long term solution). That showed that the problem is memory-related (at last on my system).

(*) _AdA_Mirage2000_BMP.cdds or _AdA_MirageF1_BMP.cdds

 

If you have a system with limited RAM memory (I have 2GB on XP32) you can try the "3GB" option for booting windows. I tried that, and with all the AdA files, I can start my multiplayer test mission (VAGGOS : that's the 01) and have the high scenes.

 

To do that, follow this:

Could be a limitation in the memory usage:

Try this:

Crashes, Glitches in a 32bit OS (Applies even if you only have 2gb.)

Mustang's Win 7 \ Vista 32Bit 3GB Hack Here

Mustang's XP 32 Bit /3GB Switch Here

 

The best solution is, of course, upgrading your hardware with more RAM. The "3GB" is a workaround, we cannot guarantee it will work on all systems, nor that it will be stable.

 

We are considering adding RAM requirements to the AdA Mod read-me...

 

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Az'

[Emmer]

Salut Az!

 

Finally had it working on a clean FC2 install.

Flew all aircraft just fine at the highest settings, even wit A/A 32x!

Having 8 G of RAM in my system its not a problem at all.

 

Looks very very cool!

 

Merci.

 

Now i am going to install it on a second FC2 directory; i copy my original FC2 directory and rename it.

With the latest ModMan i install the ADA MOD v.2.

 

Ok, you need to edit the shortcuts;point them to the correct target and start(begin) in.

 

I let you know how this is going.

 

Merci encore,

 

Emmer.

 

Edited January 5, 2012 by Emmer

[Azrayen]

Great news, Emmer :)

Fly safe!

 

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Az'

[Emmer]

Great news, Emmer :)

Fly safe!

 

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Az'

 

Toujours, AZ!

 

Merci!

[chetan]

Hi,

I am chetan new to this forum i downloaded ada mod 2.00 where i am having problems and i have a question how to explore cdds of ada 2.00 through mod man cause its not being displayed please do help me!:(

Edited January 9, 2012 by chetan

[Azrayen]

Hi chetan

 

What are your problems?

 

We used the tool (CDDS Studio) by ED to create the CDDS. Perhaps it doesn't work with ModMan, and you have to use the same tools to open the files?

I don't know what you're trying to do, but please note you don't need to open the CDDS to play the mod ;)

 

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Az'

[chetan]

Hi Azrayen,

my problem was i was not able to get the textures for aircrafts so tought of may be prolem in cdds files so tried to open it through cdds explorer but coud no open thats y i consulted you

[Azrayen]

my problem was i was not able to get the textures for aircrafts

You mean : you have all-white (or transparent) aircrafts ? and black cockpits for the Mirage 2000, F1 & SEM ?

• If yes, can you post what version of ModMan you used to install the AdA mod? Is it at or above the v6.3.0.1?
  
  • If you got a lower version of ModMan, we advice to upgade your ModMan to the latest available version, then re-try to install the AdA Mod.
    
  • If that doesn't solve your problem, or for any reason you absolutely want to install the mod "by hand", then please check this post and follow the instruction below "To declare the new CDDS :"

  Please note that a priori, no need to open the CDDS files to fix the problem.

  [*]If no, please provide a screenshot of what you get in game & describe your PC (hardware, OS...)

 

 

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Az'

[Sceptre]

I don't know if this will help anyone or not, but I post anyway:

It has happened to me many times before and is a real pain in the neck.

 

If your game does not start (press pause break but is frozen), then this is your problem and how to fix it:

 

Go into your LockOn Flaming Cliffs 2 folder/config/input/aircrafts/

have a look at the folders there. It should only have the names of aicrcraft that you know are installed in your game. To check this go into the options menu and pull down that select aircraft menu. If an aircraft that should not be there is there (click on it and the game will freeze) then remove it from the aircrafts folder!

 

Hope this helped anyone!

[chetan]

I am greatful for your reply and information i will try that thanks a lot :)

[Azrayen]

Sceptre, thanks for the tip.

 

There is absolutely no reason to have such a problem with the AdA mod, provided you follow the advice (install on a clean version, no other aircraft mods compatible so far).

Take care, too : in some cases, the name of the plane in the list (options>commands) is not the same as the name of the folder in Config/input/aircrafts/ eg with the AdA Mod, the Rafale M uses the folder "MiG-29K". If you think "I have no MiG-29K" and erase the folder... then you can't fly the Rafale M anymore ;)

 

Cheers

Az'

[MiGgressor]

We used the tool (CDDS Studio) by ED to create the CDDS. Perhaps it doesn't work with ModMan, and you have to use the same tools to open the files?

I don't know what you're trying to do, but please note you don't need to open the CDDS to play the mod ;)

 

... but you do need to open them to extract skins in order to edit them/make new ones, which is something I'd like to do but can't because neither CDDS Studio nor ModMan will work :cry:

[Azrayen]

I haven't tried myself for a long time... but it did work on the early alpha versions and I can't see why Barbs would have changed his methods...

Are you sure your problem (with CDDS Studio) is releated to the AdA mod? I.e. did you try to open with CDDS Studio a vanilla CDDS from LockOn? Are you aware of the "no space in path" limit for this application?

 

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Templates are to be released. No date known at present.

 

Cheers

Az'

[BrumTx]

Mod's I have working with ADAV2 all fully installed

C-130 Canadian and Israeli Skins by Alexandra

DEC2011 FC2 Afterburner sounds

Real Sounds by 243HT Raptor

FC2 CAW skins for SU-25 RU AF,RU Navy, Viggen, all by Colt 45

EC-3C Elmendorf skin

FC2 Single color label mod

Dragons Ancient Airbase Texture

IS91 Straight Flush Radar by Beczl

[crazyeddie]

... but you do need to open them to extract skins in order to edit them/make new ones, which is something I'd like to do but can't because neither CDDS Studio nor ModMan will work :cry:

 

No, I cant get them open either using the same tools. How did they do it ? :helpsmilie:

[BarbsMan]

No, I cant get them open either using the same tools. How did they do it ? :helpsmilie:

 

I did the CDDS packaging using TexToDDSd.exe (the command line tool coming with CDDSStudio).

To extract textures you need to use the same tool like this :

TexToDDd.exe -dump <CDDS FileName> <OutDir>

 

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Barbs.

[crazyeddie]

Thanks Barbs, tried that but every time I open that file it runs for a second or two then stops working, any ideas why ?