Simulated Aerial Combat Roundtable

[The Fugitive]

Make sure you install in the correct folder.  Most issues are with this simple mistake.  OVGME is really good for installing different mods, but the A-4 mod all goes into one folder and does not replace any DCS files.  It is easily removed so OVGME isn't really needed for this one.

On the link Iron posted there are 3 files, 2 zips and a "GZ" file. Which folder do I drop these into, after unzipping the first 2 of course? Im assuming .../Mods/Aircraft, but I dont see any "gz" files.

[AKIron]

Disregard below. Obviously I misunderstood the issue was the A-4 and not the OH-6A.

All three of those files are compressed. In file explorer right click, drag to an empty spot, release right mouse button, choose extract.

I've made other videos on how to set up and use ovgme.

https://youtu.be/_STNLtzyWDE

https://youtu.be/GTWdlGOyR7M

OVGME just copies and deletes files. You can do it manually. Non core mods (like the OH-6A), all reside in your c:\users\<user name>\saved games\dcs.openbeta(or whatever yours is called)\mods folder.  In some exceptions like the OH-6A there is also a script for the door gunner added to the scripts folder (at the same folder level as mods).

[edge12674]

On the link Iron posted there are 3 files, 2 zips and a "GZ" file. Which folder do I drop these into, after unzipping the first 2 of course? Im assuming .../Mods/Aircraft, but I dont see any "gz" files.

You only need to download and extract the file "Community_A-4E-C_v2.2.zip".  The other files are not needed.  Once extracted place the entire unzipped folder in "c:\user\(your user name)\saved games\DCS"

That is all there is to it.

If you DO run into problems the developers of the A-4 are very willing to help on this Discord channel:  https://discord.gg/Eb6m5T8x

[CptTrips]

[AKIron]

Good video. One thing I'll note, while there is no auto start for the A-4, you can create a mission with it sitting on the ramp or runway already started and ready to roll.

[Drano]

Apps like this are handy for swapping mods in and out. JGSME is another that does the same. MSFS has one called Add-on Linker. Makes it easy to clear out the mods when the game has an update. That way there's no conflicts. Then just add them back as needed. Add-on Linker is nice that you can make different profiles too.

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[edge12674]

Once the A-4 is installed I would start DCS, then go into the settings menu (the cog upper left) and map your axis for the A-4.  Then go to "Instant Action" and choose "Free flight" for the A-4 in the Caucasus map.  Fly around just to get a feel for the aircraft.  While flying, if you need to adjust the sensitivity of the aircraft just press the ESC key and choose "Adjust controls".  Use "Axis tune" and adjust the curvature till the aircraft feels good for you.

[AKIron]

Don't forget to make youtube videos of your progress. 

[CptTrips]

I use mods sparingly. 

Mods can be the source of bugs when DCS changes version, mods have to be updated separately.  A lot of bugs end up being traced back to mods.

When you have problems, the first advice is going to be to remove all mods and re-test.   That is reasonable, as DCS API and behaviors the mods depend on can change at any time and break something and it is not ED's problem to test with every mod.  And some mods may no longer have active dev support.

Mainstream mods like the Blackhawk and A-4 would probably not be a problem often.

[AKIron]

That's why I use OVGME to enable/disable mods. Makes it easy to turn them on when I want them and turn them off as soon as I'm done.

[AKIron]

Another related app I find very handy, Skatezilla's Launcher. Among many other functions it can be used to auto launch 5 or 6 other apps with DCS. Like Voice Attack, Track IR, Helios, etc....

https://forum.dcs.world/topic/134493-the-dcs-updater-launcher-gui-utility-version-20-2023

[The Fugitive]

You only need to download and extract the file "Community_A-4E-C_v2.2.zip".  The other files are not needed.  Once extracted place the entire unzipped folder in "c:\user\(your user name)\saved games\DCS"

That is all there is to it.

If you DO run into problems the developers of the A-4 are very willing to help on this Discord channel:  https://discord.gg/Eb6m5T8x

no matter which way I try it I get this....

[AKIron]

You put it in the game folder instead of your saved games folder.

Depending on your install folder name:

Here:
c:\users\<username>\saved games\dcs\mods

Not here:
c:\program files\dcs\mods

[The Fugitive]

your right, I did have another copy in there. I final got it working. I removed all the Mod files I was messing with and started over. I got it right this time and it works. Thanks for the help.

[AKIron]

your right, I did have another copy in there. I final got it working. I removed all the Mod files I was messing with and started over. I got it right this time and it works. Thanks for the help.

Don't ask me how I knew that.