Hey, big thanks to all who replied. Such a great community! Especially thanks to i3crusader for your extensive advice. I shall do as you advise. Yes, bit by bit. First sort out the controllers and go from there.

Thanks again.

Apoll

@Vyper37:

Should be out on Steam in 3-4 weeks

…. Or, if you’re in a hurry … download it here: https://www.benchmarksims.org/forum/showthread.php?23313-Falcon-BMS-4-33

You can send Vyper my cut of the selling price. He needs it more that I do. Just look at that picture. Probably hasn’t been able to afford a dentist since those overalls were in style.

BTW, you need a legit copy of the Falcon4 exe for the install. If you don’t have one, check: https://www.gog.com/game/falcon_collection .

Probably a stupid question here, but I’m just trying to setup 4.33 and noticed something different in Instant Action. I’m in Dogfight Override, and long press MSL STEP to switch to AIM-9Xs (or use the OSB). I uncage on a target, fire one off, but now my stores page has switched to AIM-9Ms? What’s the reason for this?

If I’m not mistaken, in 4.32, it would remain on the AIM-9Xs. What am I doing wrong?

I have 5760x1080 16:3 and my maximum FOV is 150. I think I spend most time around 80-100 FOV if I had to make a guess. Wide view is very nice for AAR and landing.

@OldFalcon:

I was talking to another novice flyer who has been using Allied Force for quite a while. He said he would like to install BMS on his computer but heard that Allied Force and BMS will not run on the same machine. He said he wanted to keep Allied Force because he has not finished the campaigns he has started. Is he right? Are Allied Force and BMS not compatible on the same computer?

Hi OldFalcon,

I have got 4.32, 4.33 and AF on the same computer with no issues whatsoever. The thing is that in order to install BMS, the original Falcon 4.0 is needed. Just having Falcon 4 AF (instead of the original Falcon 4.0) is not enough. But it does not mean that AF and BMS somehow collide with each other or that the presence of one automatically excludes the possibility to have the other running.

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@Bayonet:

Hello Forum

Congratulations on 4.33, it merits that greatly over used superlative, Awesome!
Many thanks to everybody involved, the amount of time devoted must be immense.

A question please: I’ve duplicated most of the buttons on my X52 Pro as I had them in 4.32. (DX)
There are, however, just a few functions I cannot see in the set up menu.
Perhaps they have been superseded or withdrawn for realism.

“Radar -SOI-FOV”
“Radar- Maverick-FOV”

“AP override”

“WPN-Sidewinder_cage/uncage”

I’ve checked recent Forum queries, if I’ve missed the answer please direct me.
Many thanks.

Bayonet.

Previous names were somewhat messy and inconsistent, and description was about the function, not the button itself. In the new keyfiles, its all about each button. To learn what each button does, especially HOTAS buttons, the Dash-1 is your friend 😉

“Radar -SOI-FOV”
“Radar- Maverick-FOV” -> both are actually the Pinky Switch ( “STICK: PINKY SWITCH” ). You can find it on the “Sidestick” part of the keyfiles.

“AP override” -> Paddle Switch, again on the Sidestick part. (“STICK: PADDLE SWITCH” )

“WPN-Sidewinder_cage/uncage” -> “TQS: MAN RANGE Knob - UNCAGE”, in the Throttle Quadrant System part.

The “BMS-Basic” keyfile is an excellent start to build your own keyfile.

nope

Steerpoint 26+ lines 1-4. I think the idea is that the TE.ini also is made for the campaign, but only one for all of a campaign. So… data cartridge.

Thanks for the info……it helped

@dema:

I knew I could read these things after the release.
The only thing I feel in these hours it’s after 1600 hours of flights with falcon I am a completely noob about the new avionics system and all the new stuffs like the realistic ladd bomb or the new and realistic maverick tgp use. And someone can tell “once you learn to play instruments…”
I can’t really understand you guys sometimes.

Realistic LADD mode? This is implemented now? I thought the training manual said otherwise… guess Ill have to check it again!

Well, that is one hell of a placebo effect! I hear what people are saying re no change between the two releases, but I swear 4.33 just ‘feels’ better. Definitely no rails…. All good. Btw, I started reading the manuals. Wow! I have a lot of work ahead of me. So many questions…like what is the best way to proceed now with this incredible simulation? With ramps starts, slowly getting to know the jet? Love a steer here, as it seems just a wee bit overwhelming…

Thanks again to those who did this. Fantastic. I hope you are getting onto flight sim mags for an in depth expose about this thing…this game changer… I used to be a journo…get out there are publicise this thing!

Apoll

TwoJay clear your PM box please.

Updated for 4.33.

Folders match. I get 64 bit option. Swear I didn’t see the 4.33 in right hand corner. Thanks for the confirmation!

@Kerfuffle:

Thanks for the reply. Sadly, 4.32 is gone. I lost it all with my hard drive. So, there is nothing to uninstall. I gather that I can proceed from scratch with 4.33 and not install 4.32 first.
Thanks.

That is correct.

Dash 1, page 41

YUP, got it working. Thanks a lot guys. The in game graphisc looks stunning, however the Setup screens are still low resolution ie. the Tactical reference screen with the different planes, weapons etc are very jagged. But, I guess it’s time for some manuals reading now with regards to game setup, joystick assignemnts and so on.
I know I’ll need some time to get the basic handlig and flying, so no need to go into combat for now, but I’m sure I’ll be back with more questions later, so bare with me 🙂
Howevet to wet my appetit, can you explain a little about how to change liveries (would really like a Danish repaint, if it’s out there), changing planes (F-18 mostly), theathres, if there’s others available. A link to wehre I can read this will be more than welcome, but no pressure 🙂

regards Jlund, Denmark.

You need the curve editor tool (or an equivalent) to make the binary file that has the custom curves in it. The code behind the UI checkbox looks for that file and won’t enable without that file in the config directory. The tool in question is not part of the release content. It was for a long time not even possible to build it and update it. There’s discussion about fixing it up and making it more broadly available but for now it’s in the “watch this space” category only.

LOL - Its brilliant!

I only asked as I was trying to find the centreTrackIR callback and couldn’t seem to find it anywhere. I just copied it from the old keyfile in the end to make sure the spelling was correct. As I get more familiar with the keygen, I’ll no doubt find out all the bits I’m missing 🙂

Much appreciated Kolbe!
Have been using your generator for quite some time for the Warthog and its ease of use and usfulness have made it, for me, an integral part of the Falcon enjoyment!
I have yet to learn the changed one…some more to read with that humongous present you programers layed at our door step.
Every corner I look at the 4.33 I see nothing but dedication, thinking outside of the box, care for details and professionalism.

Well Done !!!