Newb here help needed

[jay43]

As the title says really

Loving the look of the game and have pondered now for many weeks whether or not to take the plunge so I did.

Trouble is I am not computer literate, and just don't know what or where all these files are supposed to go.

 

So basically before I lose interest and dump all these files in the trash would anyone have the time to walk a complete newb through what where when and why.

 

Cheers in advance

Jay

[159th_Viper]

Aye M8

 

First things first: What files have you downloaded?

[jay43]

Hi Viper,

 

What files mmm theres a tuff one here goes i'll try

 

Ok so downloaded the DCS world

Then added DCS A10, then DCS Blackshark 2

64 bit versions I think

Also FTNOIR

And various profiles for the x52 pro which I just purchased to play this can't seem to get any of those to load into the game

 

I so badly want to play this and get online for some battles but all this install this an put this there then do this is driving me round the bend.

[159th_Viper]

OK - DCS World consists of three .bin files and one .exe file. Modules consist of a single .exe file. So am I correct in assuming that you have 6 files downloaded, said files in a single folder placed on your desktop for ease of access.

 

I also assume that you have not installed the SIM yet, yes?

 

Edit: Forgot to add, forget about the profiles for Saitek and FTNOIR at the moment - get the SIM working first. Saitek profiles are loaded via Saitek software IIRC and as a consequence not loaded into the SIM in any event.

Edited March 20, 2013 by 159th_Viper

[jay43]

confession I have installed the sim

 

and those files you mention have I saved them to desktop doh no would be the answer to that.

 

Viper would I be best to just start over with a little help guiding me through each step i'm a fast learner even at my age

The problem I have with pc's today is I come from the era of the zx81

[159th_Viper]

The problem I have with pc's today is I come from the era of the zx81

 

You and me both! I'm 42 and only put my hands on my first PC 7 years ago - frustrating at first.........In any event, I digress. Back to your installation.

 

Are you suffering from any gremlins? If so, I'd seriously advise that you uninstall everything, manually delete ALL leftover folders including your Saved Games folder and reinstall.

 

Do you want me to link you to the correct files you need to download or are you happy enough that you have the correct files?

[jay43]

Ok cool i'll do that uninstall everything

 

If you could link me to the correct files to down load and install that to would be great

 

Obviously DCS world and I purchased the DCS Blackshark 2 and DCS A10

[Flagrum]

confession I have installed the sim

 

and those files you mention have I saved them to desktop doh no would be the answer to that.

 

Viper would I be best to just start over with a little help guiding me through each step i'm a fast learner even at my age

The problem I have with pc's today is I come from the era of the zx81

 

Hello Jay!

 

At a closer look, not much has changed really since the zx81 - it's still just about ones and zeroes ...

 

Heh, but trying to be a bit more helpfull ... I understand that you have installed the DCS World software and also installed the DCS A-10C? So, help me/us to help you and explain a bit more where you have problems or difficulties.

 

Also, have you browsed through the manuals already? The Quick Start Manual and the DCS World manual as a start - and later then, when you feel more comfortable with the software in general, the A-10C manual?

[159th_Viper]

I presume that is Black Shark 2 full version, yes? Not the upgrade?

[jay43]

Yes full version of Blackshark 2 and full version of A10c all from ED site

[ENO]

You and me both! I'm 42 and only put my hands on my first PC 7 years ago - frustrating at first.........In any event, I digress. Back to your installation.

 

Are you suffering from any gremlins? If so, I'd seriously advise that you uninstall everything, manually delete ALL leftover folders including your Saved Games folder and reinstall.

 

Do you want me to link you to the correct files you need to download or are you happy enough that you have the correct files?

 

 

Don't forget the temp folder in appdata (normally hidden)

 

That may help get rid of other leftovers.

 

Honestly OP- I'd go and just grab the single torrent file from the main ED site. Plenty of people should still be seeding it so you should be able to download it pretty quickly.

[159th_Viper]

Files to be downloaded:

 

World - http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/downloads/world/dcs_world_english/? (4 files, one .exe and 3 .bin)

 

A-10C - http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/downloads/modules/dcs_a10c_warthog_english/? (1 .exe file)

 

Black Shark - http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/downloads/modules/dcs_black_shark_2_english/? (1 .exe file)

 

1 - Download these 6 files and place in a folder on your desktop.

 

2 - In your main directory, make a new folder named 'Flight Simulations' (reason is that when you install, you install in a place other than the default path which normally leads to your Programs folder - see attached screenshot of my setup).

 

 

3 - Open the folder on your desktop and run the World .exe file. When prompted where to install, navigate to your new folder you made (Flight Simulations) and install DCS World to there. Allow installation to complete.

 

4 - At end of installation, untick the boxes that prompt you to run the SIM/read the read-me.

 

5 - Once World is installed, run the A-10C .exe file. Will install automatically to the DCS World folder.

 

6 - Do the same for the Black Shark 2 .exe

 

7 - Once installed, run the SIM to create the new Saved Games folder.

 

 

That is it for the installation process. After you installed, run a few missions to see if everything is in order. If no issues, we can move on to configuring your Flight-stick and peripherals.

[jay43]

Hello Jay!

 

At a closer look, not much has changed really since the zx81 - it's still just about ones and zeroes ...

 

Heh, but trying to be a bit more helpfull ... I understand that you have installed the DCS World software and also installed the DCS A-10C? So, help me/us to help you and explain a bit more where you have problems or difficulties.

 

Also, have you browsed through the manuals already? The Quick Start Manual and the DCS World manual as a start - and later then, when you feel more comfortable with the software in general, the A-10C manual?

 

Hi Flagrum

 

I must confess to not reading the manuals as yet my fault maybe I should get the misses to do that as she had to read the ones for my desk after I spent 30 mins scratchin my head saying no I am a man I we don't read instructions besides its 4 legs a frame an a top how hard can it be lol.

 

Thanks for your help guys really appreciated.

[jay43]

Thanks Viper I'll do that right now may take a while....

[159th_Viper]

Oh yes forgot to add:

 

When you first run the SIM chances are that you'll experience your Flightstick and throttle doing funky things, ie not working correctly at all, wrong inputs etc etc. This is quite normal as there are possible axis conflicts/erroneous mappings after an install which needs to be rectified in the options menu In-SIM.

 

As said, I/we will talk you through all that after the install process is complete. At first run of the SIM, just utilize the keyboard for a quick check that all is well/running as it should.

[jay43]

Ok thanks for the heads up Viper

I think I have removed everything that said DCS can't seem to find this appdata that ENO mentioned any ideas.

[159th_Viper]

Don't worry about that - I never even knew it existed up until now :D

[jay43]

Ok here goes then

 

Another question would you recommend track ir over FTNOIR

[159th_Viper]

Ok here goes then

 

Another question would you recommend track ir over FTNOIR

 

Without a shadow of a doubt. I cannot compare the two as I have only had TrackIr, but for simple ease of use (plug and play) as well as modability/profiling I cannot see anything beating TrackIr.

 

I'm disappearing now for the night but if you have any other questions/install issues just post and I'll answer on the morrow if nobody else has dealt with it in the interim.

[jay43]

Right I'm buying that right now then seems number 5 is the latest but does it work with DCS.

[Paganus]

Any of the Track IR's will work with DCS.

[jay43]

Ok all installed and got a Runtime warning for something from 2010 but I have a newer version installed and i'm thinking its suggesting I should roll my version back to the 2010 but how and do I need to.

[159th_Viper]

Don't worry about that - just let the installer do what it needs to do. If it updates, fine. If not, also fine.

[jay43]

Ok cool cheers Viper gonna test it now didn't want to until I made sure that was not an issue.

[jay43]

Hmmm not good cockpit just keeps spinning north through south