Transferring DCS A-10 content to DSC World

[Bahger]

I'm making the transition. I'd like to transfer all my own missions made in the DCS A-10 ME plus any other useful user data like control configurations, etc.

 

The source folder is /Saved Games/DCS Warthog

 

The Target folder is /Saved Games/DCS

 

I'm going to uninstall DCS A-10 after I transfer all this data from one folder to the corresponding folder. Can anyone advise re. which data I really need to send across and whether it will then be safe to do a Windows uninstall on DCS A-10? I need the HD space and do not want redundant installs. Thanks!

[Sarge55]

Hi Bahger, I'm not sure how well your old missions (which were great BTW) and configurations will transfer over. I beleive the changes between the stand alone version and DCS:World are significant. I'm not a mission builder so hopefully one of them will give you some direction.

 

However, I can say it would be better to install DCS:World and the A10C module clean and reset up your controls from scratch rather than import the old ones since so much has changed. The good thing is that once you've done it the once the new automatic update system doesn't require you to reset them after each update.

 

Don't forget to deactivate DCS A10C before uninstalling.

[Bahger]

Hey Sarge, thanks for your helpful advice. I'm very glad you liked my missions...hopefully there will be more where they came from.

 

I did copy over my control configuration just because it's a PITA to do it from scratch with my complex controller setup (CH stick and throttle, G27 pedals). If it does not work I'll delete the file and start from scratch but I suspect the axis controls at least will carry over.

 

Hmm, after getting DCSW up and running and verifying that both the A-10C module and my newly aquired FC3 Beta were installed and working in DCSW, I simply uninstalled DCS A-10C (once I had copied over all my user data, such as missions, etc.) What did I need to do to deactivate?

 

Your advice re. the possibility of missions not playing out properly because of large changes post-DCSW is well taken. Because the sim allows a folder tree system for missions, I think I will create a folder called "Old" for my pre-DCSW missions so that I can separate them from any missions I create in the new install.

 

It took me all afternoon to get FC3 to install -- it's a long story -- but it will be worth it because I will now be able to create missions that can be flown in either an A-10C or an FC3 F-15E. Cool, huh?

 

Thanks again for your interest and helpful response.

Edited January 6, 2013 by Bahger

[Madone]

There's instruction about that, ED said that's better to delete your entire DCS folder in Users/Saved Games, it can mess up with the new version (yes I tried^^) it's the same for the missions, you should do it again, I heard some peoples where just opening them to save it in the new version, I don't know if it's efficient.

So, yes, better to delete your old config.

[Bahger]

Well, I deleted my config files and re-set the controllers but I can't stand to delete all those missions, so I put them in their own file within the sim's mission tree.

[Sarge55]

Actually, Madone tweaked my memory regarding old missions.

 

He's right, IIRC you open the "old" mission in the new ME then save it, it will convert it to play in the new modules. I'm sure that if it is a complicated mission with lots of triggers etc it may not convert very well, if at all. Of course, I could be way off base, like I said I'm not a mission builder. Good luck.

[spikenet]

any way to keep your pilot log from BS2 and A10 when moving to DCSW?

[Grimes]

Mission conversion from A-10C 1.1.1.1 or older versions of A-10C is just fine.

 

Mission conversion from FC2/BS1 might have issues but it can be opened and fixed easily.

 

As stated its highly advisable to simply open the mission up in the editor and hit save. Thus any changes within the mission file structure should automatically be updated.

 

Some missions may require tweaking due to AI behavior changes and other similar changes.