Weapon Delivery Planner released
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While further testing the attack planning tools in WDP 2.7 I came across a possible bug (yes, this time it’s not a feature as in the case above).
Whenever I calculate a Pop-up or a TOSS and change any values on the Input Panel, the new DED Data as displayed on the DED Data panel accessible via the cockpit knob displays any changes immediately. When I go to the DTC=>NAV OFFSETS page, those changes are also reflected there.
HOWEVER, whenever I calculate a HADB, while changes I make to the input values are still reflected in the DED Data panel, those changes for some reason do not carry over to the DTC=>NAV OFFSETS menu, even though I receive the usual “Pilot.ini and TEname.ini saved” dialogue box. Accordingly, those changes do not take effect in the cockpit.
The only way to actually cause effective changes to the HADB data in the DTC=>NAV OFFSETS menu at all seems to be to restart WDP, then, before loading the mission or a DTC file, calculate a HADB. However, the values that are calculated and displayed on the DED Data panel (which from the looks of it are correct) are still different from those that end up on the DTC=>NAV OFFSETS panel (which appear to be bogus, at least partially).
So, to repeat:
- Only HADB seems to be affected.
- Changing the values in the DTC=>NAV OFFSETS panel by recalculating the HADB only works when no mission is loaded, but the values that actually do make it to the DTC=>NAV OFFSETS panel are not correct as compared to the DED Data panel.
Confirmed. I have the same problem. POP and TOSS works fine but HADB-info doesn’t update on the DataCard when you choose HADB-profile -> save DTC and then go back to view the DataCard again.
Still is a fantastic program! Thanks!
PS “I’m using V 2.8” DS
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Thank you Falcas,
a pice of art you give us there - even more with the new update.
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Confirmed. I have the same problem. POP and TOSS works fine but HADB-info doesn’t update on the DataCard when you choose HADB-profile -> save DTC and then go back to view the DataCard again.
Still is a fantastic program! Thanks!
PS “I’m using V 2.8” DS
Thanks.
Noted, will work on it.
Gr Falcas
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First of I want to say thank you very much Falcas for your excellent program! I have been using it for many years and it’s getting better and better. However, in its version 2.8 I got one problem – it refuses to load Datacard for me. As soon as I choose package it displays such error:
After that, I’m not able to switch Coordination Card to Datacard. Interestingly, it happens on both of my computers. I’m on Win XP SP3.
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Hi Zaltys,
Looks like something with the mission. Could be that your mission is corrupt, but most likely it is a bug in WDP itself.
Could you email me the mission files? and please let me know with which package and flight this is happening.
burgers6"at"xs4all.nlThanks Falcas
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Files sent!
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Hi,
Thanks for the files!!!
Found it, fixed it.
It was the tankers in your mission. For that flight, not tankers where found to be on station.
That made WDP crash.Gr Falcas
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Thank you for answer! I’ll try putting tanker on station.
P.S. It helped!
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As a new returnee to Falcon in the form of BMS 4.32. Please excuse, what I consider to be a dumb question.
The WDP is downloaded as a .rar file. I have no idea how to integrate/install it into the BMS file. Do you just drop it into somewhere?
I feel embarrassed asking:(
Cheers.
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As a new returnee to Falcon in the form of BMS 4.32. Please excuse, what I consider to be a dumb question.
The WDP is downloaded as a .rar file. I have no idea how to integrate/install it into the BMS file. Do you just drop it into somewhere?
I feel embarrassed asking:(
Cheers.
you don´t have to drop it in anywhere it´s a program of his own - might wanna download the manual as well – for shure you will have clear sky afther all
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Another dumb question.
How do I print the coordination card?
I can only print the data card. -
you don´t have to drop it in anywhere it´s a program of his own - might wanna download the manual as well – for shure you will have clear sky afther all
The manuals all deal with the operation of the program Not how to install it.
The down load consisted of a “WDP2.8.rar”. There was no installer program with it. So I dont know how to install it?
Sorry for being Dumber!
Thanks.
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Hi accipiter,
you need a tool like Winrar to extract the files to the Folder of your choice. After that you can use the tool as discribed in the docs.Cheers
Snapper
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try this:
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Thanks guys, that did it.
Like my motto says. Eventually I get there!
Done.:D
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I’m still trying to print the coordination card.
data card no problem.
just a little help, please.
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I’m still trying to print the coordination card.
data card no problem.
just a little help, please.
Hi Badger
There is no direct print function for the Coordination card. Never came to it and most probably the print function will be removed out of WDP.
instead, save your datacard.
When this is done, click on the lowest button on the left of the datacards screen.
This will take you to the directory where everything is saved.
You will find a JPG of the datacard, coordination card and the map for use on a tablet or ready to print.Gr Falcas
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Hi Badger
There is no direct print function for the Coordination card. Never came to it and most probably the print function will be removed out of WDP.
instead, save your datacard.
When this is done, click on the lowest button on the left of the datacards screen.
This will take you to the directory where everything is saved.
You will find a JPG of the datacard, coordination card and the map for use on a tablet or ready to print.Gr Falcas
Hi, that was also one of my questions, after I got up and running!
I also wanted to say thank you for this superb utility. It really adds to the simulation.
No one else has such dedicated and expert coders, thats why BMS is a premium product.
Cheers.
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Hi Falcas,
First i like to thank you for creating and updating the excellent Weapon Delivery Planner. I am currently using 2.8 and mainly use the briefing and Map on my extended monitor while flying.
I am flying in campaign and my routine is to choose and setup the mission in BMS, then save campaign file, switch to WDP open mission and load the campaign savefile.
Last mission i encountered a problem however. I loaded the campaign mission and filled in the packet number. clicked on my flight. Normally the loadout screen would come up, but this time i got an error “index out of bounds” and no loadout screen.
I could continue the program and see the mission map, so not the biggest problem for me, but maybe my info can help.Cheers
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Thanks for the report Obi1.
Can you send me the data requested in the PM I have sent you?Gr Falcas