scenery issuses

[scruff]

here i go again then,i tried to install the af aa package but it wont work.i deleted the cdp's and filelist. dat ,and backed up the originals.now when i try to use them in mb only about 9 show up and i can only use 4.the rest say,ie,veh 90 orig etc and a messeage says it cant be found.what have i done wrong now?

 

[Blondi]

here i go again then,i tried to install the af aa package but it wont work.i deleted the cdp's and filelist. dat ,and backed up the originals.now when i try to use them in mb only about 9 show up and i can only use 4.the rest say,ie,veh 90 orig etc and a messeage says it cant be found.what have i done wrong now?

Did you enter them into mdlnames?

BLONDI:cost1:

 

[scruff]

er no,install instructions didnt mention that bit.

 

[scruff]

right then,where is mdlnames and what do i do?

 

[PSULLYKEYS]

Scruff: mdlnames.txt is located in the main CFS2 folder below the file folders as a separate file.

When you have the time, please take a tour of all of the folders and files in the sim. This will help with future installs. Also, be sure to follow exactly the install instructions in the readmes of the add ons.

Don't despair..all of us have gone down this road before you. It takes time, patience, and in my case, plenty of .

Someone at SOH will be here to guide you through it if you get stuck!

 

[scruff]

thanks.i did read all the info but no mention of any mdlnames.

 

[bearcat241]

1....delete the cdp's and filelistdats again

2....reinstall the package

3....fire up the sim and allow the library manager to update

4....shut down the sim

5....fire up MB to test

 

[Dirtman]

Scruff is correct. The AF=Midway Team - AA Reality Package 2 does not contain any .mdl list update info. Dunno why....

This package contains 21 dp files. 6 are new items, 17 replace the stock dp's Therefore 17 objects are already in the mdl.

This package is used in MR's Solomons & looks GREAT!!!

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Scruff:

Open your OBJECTS_DB folder. Delete ALL the CDP files you find in there. (there are many; a stock CFS2 install has 302 object dp's in that folder - each one will generate a CDP when it is used in the sim)

It will aid you greatly if you change the view in this folder to "detail"; then look down the column that says: "file type". Most will say .dp look for the CDP. This will make the job MUCH EASIER.

Sorry I don't have Vista but it looks similar..... note the difference in views. This is the same OBJECTS_DB folder in 2 different views.

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Next open the SCENEDB folder. Then in the sub folders: inf & veh, each will have a scenery & texture folder. Open each scenery folder & delete the file.dat.

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[scruff]

dirtman youre a star.i thought i was going insane but then i realised IM ALLREADY THERE.cheers bro.

 

[scruff]

dirtman would the file.dat be the 1 that says filelist ?

 

[Dirtman]

DP's, CDP's & filelist.dats - 101

dirtman would the file.dat be the 1 that says filelist ?

ROGER THAT Scruff!!

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Hey Bro; looks like yer gettin the hang of it!! NICE WORK!!

Deleting the .dat's & CDP's really screw most people up in the beginning.

They are both generated automatically by CFS2 (if not already present when the sim is opened) They are both needed to run the program.

The .DAT's tell the program what is in the particular scenery folder. If you install something new, the DAT must be regenerated for the prog. to "see" the new addition. Otherwise it is ignored.

The CDP's are very similar. DP stands for "Damage Profile". This tells the sim the physical characteristics of an object. Basically speaking: it's size & how much damage it must sustain before the point that it is destroyed. (plus other info)

CDP stands for: Cached Damage Profile. This is the file that the sim actually reads.

Example: In the AF AA Pack; some of the objects are updated & improved versions of the original CFS2 files. If they have been previously displayed, then they have generated a CDP. In order to display the improved version the CDP must be deleted or the old object will be shown because the sim is reading the old CDP. Simple right?

I hope this helps you & everyone to better understand just what is going on inside CFS2.

Nahh; I ain't no genius. Just a dumb-a$$ who's become a smart-a$$.
Lots of other SOH members have helped me to understand this stuff, I'm just returning the favour for you Bro. :gossip:

This info just saves quite a bit of:
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[scruff]

still cant the veh type 88,90,96 or 97 teke or the 50 cal aa mount to work.oh and the camonet.i been pissin round with this for hours now.
i see what you mean about the cdp's and dp etc,that makes sense.hey man,thanks for all your help.all ofyou.gunna go n get a case of beer and crack on.

 

[Dirtman]

You need the "camo net" dp update

Find it here: http://www.sim-outhouse.com/index.php?lloc=downloads&loc=downloads&page=info&FileID=2392

from the file text:
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AF AA Pak 2 Update

This contains the missing DP for the Camo Net included in the AF=Midway AA Pak 2. Just drop it in your OBJECTS_DP folder and the Camo Net will show up in the Mission Builder.
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One problem solved!

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[scruff]

that would explain that then.nice one mate.

 

[scruff]

ok got the camonet but still not got the others.doing my nut in.i guess if i dont get them installed then there is no point in installing the other bits and pieces for the soloman scenery.anyone got any ideas?

 

[Pen32Win]

Scruff could you please post a screen shot or the Exact Text of the Error Message you're getting.

I've got no idea from what you've posted thus far. This package has worked for literaly thousands of people without a problem....???

 

[scruff]

i got it sorted.stupid dick head me was looking in the wrong place.i found them.note to self.when installing vehicles,look under vehicles in mb not infrastructure you twat.sorry guys.great scenery pen32win.