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DIY 2 DOF for Beginners

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Projects' started by Denis Mowberry, Mar 19, 2024.

  1. noorbeast

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    Yes that is correct but will not stop you if negative, grab the plugins you need.

    Can you please post a picture of what you mean, is it asking for a patch path?
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    So is your DCS save game directory where indicated, or somewhere else?
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    After looking the save game directory is where indicated but the actual DCS World game is on a different drive do "I need to uninstall it and reinstall everything on one drive
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    As per the popup advice you just need to ensure the save game directory is the one your install is actually using.
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    How do I check which directory it is using
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    I am still having trouble with DCS I have put in the path it asked for but it just says Failed to patch any ideas as to what I should be looking for. Thanks
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    Can you please post s picture of the error message and the path you are trying.
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    As per the notification the path may be different, are you sure you have the correct patch path?
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    Enter the exact path to your game directory as in the image below, changing "YourName" to the username from your computer. Patch DCS.jpg
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    I have turned off the Beta version and am sure I am using the correct path but it just says game did not patch. Should I consider a reinstall any suggestions please
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    I have reinstalled DCS without Beta and still have the same problem Game did not patch . I dont know what to try next any suggestions please
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    Can you please post a picture of the patch path used and error message.

    Can you also please try and run SimTools as administrator and advise if that makes a difference.
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    How Do I run sim tools as an administrator when I click on the icon it tries to reinstall the program and over write the existing on is that correct
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    Right click on the icon, select More, then Run as Administrator.
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    Still no change . I guess I will give up on this one unless anyone has any other ideas .Thanks for all your help