[DCSW: Mi-8MTV2] English Cockpit Mod

[cichlidfan]

I just did a new mod installation without touching the zip, I created a folder with the same name next to it, and it works just fine.

Edited October 27, 2013 by cichlidfan

[Devrim]

I switched back to original texture file, entered any mission. Everything seems OK (Blue Russian cokcpit).

 

Then I installed my mod again (Extract or unzip mod file, drag and drop all DDS files on texture zip file). And it works properly.

 

Do not move my zip file into texture folder.

Do not change original texture file's name.

 

Finally zip file must be seen like that for DCS World v1.2.6u3:

[Mainstay]

Mod works fine here aswell

[Feuerfalke]

Graphics-Card related rendering-problem, maybe?

[Flagrum]

The guys who have the black cockpit problem: what tool do you use to open, or in this case, change .ZIP files? Maybe there are some issues or unexpected behaviour with those programs? Like, perhaps they don't really replace the files, but add them somehow (and thus mixing up the whole .ZIP file)?

 

Or there might be some windows permission problem with the newly changed .ZIP file?

 

Perhaps you try this:

 

• Unzip the original texture file to a newly created directory (i.e. on your Desktop)
  
• Copy Devrim's files into that new directory to overwrite the old ones
  
• Create a new .ZIP file with all files in the new directory and name it as the original texture file
  

Edited October 29, 2013 by Flagrum

[Motorpsyhco]

I spend all my time with the Mi-8 + the cockpit of Devrim and I don't have your problem and my DCS is upgraded with the last version.

Are you sure that you installed all your files as Devrim explain to you ?

It's very strange as problem...

Bye, Skull.

Hey Skull,

Yes.

 

I switched back to original texture file, entered any mission. Everything seems OK (Blue Russian cokcpit).

Then I installed my mod again (Extract or unzip mod file, drag and drop all DDS files on texture zip file). And it works properly.

Do not move my zip file into texture folder.

Do not change original texture file's name.

Devrim,

I didn't move your zip file into texture folder and I didn't change the original texture file either. I did do what you suggested me to do. I am just as perplex as you...uhm?

 

Graphics-Card related rendering-problem, maybe?

You know, you might be right. I did upgrade my video card driver a couple of week ago, and I know that it was messing up some other programs that I was having issues with. I try it and see. Thanks

 

The guys who have the black cockpit problem: what tool do you use to open, or in this case, change .ZIP files? Maybe there are some issues or unexpected behaviour with those programs? Like, perhaps they don't really replace the files, but add them somehow (and thus mixing up the whole .ZIP file)?

Or there might be some windows permission problem with the newly changed .ZIP file?

Perhaps you try this:

• Unzip the original texture file to a newly created directory (i.e. on your Desktop)

• Copy Devrim's files into that new directory to overwrite the old ones

• Create a new .ZIP file with all files in the new directory and name it as the original texture file

I did use the .ZIP files to open it, but I haven't copied the Devrim files into a new directory on my desktop like you suggest. I'll do that if going back to my non latest Video driver and see if that works, if not I do what you suggest Flagrum,

 

Man, you guys are awesome1 I just want to thank you all for giving me some help here. I will try to do what you all suggested and get back with you all.

 

Thanks,

Motorpsyhco

[seikdel]

The guys who have the black cockpit problem: what tool do you use to open, or in this case, change .ZIP files?

I originally tried both 7zip and windows explorer. These gave me the black cockpit problem. I then tried winrar, and it fixed it.

[Devrim]

This may be the problem. I compress the files via WinRAR. Other softwares may corrupt the zip file... ?...

[cichlidfan]

WinZip works with no problems.

[Fifi]

Same here, WinZip works very good to unzip any files, even the Rar ones.

Already had problems with inverse...

[Flagrum]

This may be the problem. I compress the files via WinRAR. Other softwares may corrupt the zip file... ?...

Maybe not corrupting them, but perhaps working in an other, unexpected mode. For example, files can't really be replaced in a zip-file because the new file can be longer so it will not fit in the original place. Therefore it could be appended to the zip file and the original file within the zip is just marked as deleted. A different approach could be to first unzip all contents, replace the files and then re-zip it (like i suggestet earlier). which approach which zip tool uses - i don't know. Possibly it is also configurable by the user. Anyhow, these different approaches is what I had in mind - maybe DCS can only handle not all of it.

[Motorpsyhco]

Well, it works Devrim. I updated the Mi-8 to 1.2.6.19532.290-284 and your Black Cockpit Mod worked! Baffled the heck out of me. However, I did take a lot of your all's advise. Like the Video driver, WinRAR and so forth.

 

Thanks to you all.

 

Motorpsyhco

[Cowboy10uk]

Hi guys, does anyone know if this works in 1.2.7 beta, yes I know we shouldn't use mods but damn I do love my English cockpit. :)

 

Cowboy10uk

[Mainstay]

Yes it works fine

[Cowboy10uk]

Cool, that's great to hear thanks.

 

Cowboy10uk

[Devrim]

Hi. I recommend not to use this mod for v1.2.7.

It does seem working, but not properly. There're some issues.

 

I've fixed and will release. I'll update Black Cockpit soon.

Edited December 21, 2013 by Devrim

[Skulleader]

Hi. I recommend not to use this mod for v1.2.7.

It does seem working, but not properly. There're some issues.

 

I've fixed and will release. I'll update Black Cockpit soon.

 

 

Hello dear Devrim ;)

 

I use the 1.2.6 and I wait the final release of the 1.2.7 for installed this upgrade but yes it's very important to have again your two Mods for the MI-8:

Black Cockpit English and Blue Cockpit English, please is it possible to have these two mode for the final release 1.2.7 ?

 

Once again a great thanks in advance for all and best regards.

I wish you a good weekend, Skull.

[gillesdrone]

Thank's for this job... I wait for the 1.2.7 :)

[Devrim]

Thank you Gillesdrone.

 

Version 1.4 is released for DCS World v1.2.7 OpenBeta.

Please check first page.

[Cowboy10uk]

Stunning, a huge thanks Devrim for taking the time and updating this mod for the beta.

 

It really is the best mod out there for the MI8

 

Happy flying

 

Cowboy10uk

[gillesdrone]

Nice , that's Good job !! :)

[Devrim]

Thanks guys. Have fun. :)

[Devrim]

Hi!.

 

This is an update (for DCS World OpenBeta v1.2.7 Update #1). English Cockpit v1.4 must be installed already.

 

DOWNLOAD: DCS World Mi-8MTV2 English Cockpit Mod Update for v1.4 (4.8Mb) | 12.26.2013 | (THIS VERSION IS FOR ONLY DCS WORLD V1.2.7 OPENBETA Update #1)

 

Also first page is refreshed.

[Buzpilot]

Very nice work, rep inbound.

Now it's finally possible to remember why I switch those buttons, they are everywhere! :megalol:

[MIDWAY]

I'm a bit of a windows rookie, so I'm having some problems getting the files into the correct folder.

 

Even when I figured out how to set the permissions I still get an error and am not allowed. A quick google search showed that I couldn't move the files with windows explorer, so I downloaded 7-Zip and did it that way. That also failed.

 

Can anybody tell me how the heck I can move these files around and get this to work? I'm ready to throw my computer out the window. :helpsmilie: