BMSOFM Universal Updater Project-Updates and Log
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@Jumpstart5179 said in BMSOFM Universal Updater Project-Updates and Log:
@drtbkj Yes UU2.4 is installled.
Hi, And the 2.4.1 hotfix? Also, if the jet in question is the F-35A Nordic, that has been an issue here and there. The F-35C doesn’t seem to have whatever the mysterious bug is.
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@drtbkj I just loaded the hotfix last night and haven’t tested yet.
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@Jumpstart5179 said in BMSOFM Universal Updater Project-Updates and Log:
@drtbkj I just loaded the hotfix last night and haven’t tested yet.
Hi. We’ve discussed your issue this morning. Firstly, *if * the F-35A Nor is the issue then it’s already fixed ( we think
) in the 2.4.1 Hotfix.
All,for more info on Bug Reporting, please see https://forum.falcon-bms.com/topic/19270/bms-other-fighters-mafia-bmsofm-journal/929 -
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@Jumpstart5179 @farazparsa … Hi I did some follow up testing, both in Nevada with 2.4/2.4.1 UniUp installed and the new Afghanistan. IF your issue was the F-35A NOR, I flew it both places with no ctd’s. So, we think that known issue is solved.
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@drtbkj Thanks when I get the chance I’ll check
I do love the work ya’ll have done.
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Just tried X-plane campaign on Nordic theater. F-35A Nor. 4 plane package, taxied, took off and flew to the target without issues. Updated to 2.4.1.
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Can affirm, worked like a charm on all my OFM campaigns
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Hello, new here, but not new to BMS! Just installing again for first time in a long time and also trying my first OFM theater. Am I correct in that the OFM UU replaces the same files in every OFM theater and should be copied/pasted to every OFM theater addon directory? If true, has anyone ever tried using symbolic links or junctions to reduce storage?
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@drtbkj , @white_fang for info
Joe, a few questions on the current Universal F-18E/F HUD and MFDs:-
Is there an Angle of Bank (AOB) indicator anywhere on the F-18E or F-18F HUD? I’ve looked all around, tried HUD declutter and different modes but I can’t seem to find it anywhere. Am I just missing it or maybe it is at the top of the HUD and HUD is not scaled properly?
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Love having the HSI on MFDs. Are there plans for adding other F-18 MFD screens such as FPAS, Engines etc? Sure would be useful to know total aircraft weight before attempting to do a trap, among other things.
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Is Autothrottle working as intended for the Superhornets?
Thanks in advance.
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@crashdome said in BMSOFM Universal Updater Project-Updates and Log:
Hello, new here, but not new to BMS! Just installing again for first time in a long time and also trying my first OFM theater. Am I correct in that the OFM UU replaces the same files in every OFM theater and should be copied/pasted to every OFM theater addon directory? If true, has anyone ever tried using symbolic links or junctions to reduce storage?
Crash, sorry for the delay in replying! I was afk for awhile, and I just saw this.
The concept of the UniUps is to give you the ability to update any OFM Theater at any time, without us having to constantly make Installers( which are Theater-specific) .It’s a "just so many hours in a day " thing.
So, yes, you just replace the files . When we were first testing the UU concept, I would back the old files up. Now, I just copy/paste/replace.
We have not looked at symbolic links or junctions, but are always looking for ways to improve the process. We’ll look into that, and you’re welcome to join our Discord if you’d like to contribute your knowledge. -
@Tomcattwo said in BMSOFM Universal Updater Project-Updates and Log:
@drtbkj , @white_fang for info
Joe, a few questions on the current Universal F-18E/F HUD and MFDs:-
Is there an Angle of Bank (AOB) indicator anywhere on the F-18E or F-18F HUD? I’ve looked all around, tried HUD declutter and different modes but I can’t seem to find it anywhere. Am I just missing it or maybe it is at the top of the HUD and HUD is not scaled properly?
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Love having the HSI on MFDs. Are there plans for adding other F-18 MFD screens such as FPAS, Engines etc? Sure would be useful to know total aircraft weight before attempting to do a trap, among other things.
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Is Autothrottle working as intended for the Superhornets?
Thanks in advance.
Regards,Hi, Compadre. I checked in both the F18C and E…
- Yes, it’s that curved line of marks at the bottom.
If you’re not seeing it, and are using TrackIr, try the old lean back and F12 trick. The Hornet/Rhino has always been a bit tricky displaying all the data.
2)We don’t have plans at present. We’re somewhat in a holding pattern to see how the BMS new Hornet develops. But, I do agree that a way to see a/c weight would be great. It’s a big part of rl carrier ops., particularly.
3) Yes
All,Sidenote: Personally, I use these weight formulas. The numbers are all rounded up for ease of calculation
F-18C-empty wt -26K + wt. munitions( I use 350lb/AIM-120,120/AIM-9) + fuel <= 34K max. Trap wt.
F-18E-empty wt- 32K+ Munitions+ fuel <=51K max. Trap wt.
I should point out that ,for the more casual player , is that you don’t have to do all this. Basically, In the Legacy with 4 AIM-120/2AIM-9 and <=7k fuel you’re good. For the Echo, those big wings and LERX’s really help the carry back wt. Even with full loadout, at <= 9k fuel you’re good.
Of course, we are discussing maximum Trap wt. I’ve found that if your a/g ordinance is gone and <= 5K (Legacy) and 7K (Rhino) fuel is a good optimum landing wt.
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Thanks. I am flying in VR. Will check again tonight. Not certain if I can use the “lean back” trick in VR.R/,
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Update: My HUD doesn’t look anything like yours. Here’s my F-18E HUD, latest OMFKTO and UU installed, in VR:R/
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@Tomcattwo said in BMSOFM Universal Updater Project-Updates and Log:
@drtbkj
Update: My HUD doesn’t look anything like yours. Here’s my F-18E HUD, latest OMFKTO and UU installed, in VR:R/
TC2Hi, Compadre. That is very strange, my HUD never looked like that. Let us check into that. Do you have the new Hornet avionics enabled or disabled? The picture I sent was with them disabled.
I notice the mach and G values are there. We have not had them in typeac 9 (F-18C/D )since the new Hornet avs came out, even when disabled. Have you altered your dat file? I just updated the dats in the Mafia Files. https://www.mediafire.com/folder/1bygx0jp35co0/F-18C. If you want to try these, they’re what I’m currently using. -
@drtbkj
Joe,
Haven’t altered the .dat files except other than to input the correct basket/probe locations for AAR. The link you sent is for the F-18C. I am flying Superhornets (the one in my picture is an F-18E).@drtbkj said in BMSOFM Universal Updater Project-Updates and Log:
Do you have the new Hornet avionics enabled or disabled? The picture I sent was with them disabled.
I don’t know. How would I check that?
I will try flying a F-18C to see if the HUD is different or the same as yours. If it’s the same, then the E/F must have a different HUD callout than the C. I will let you know. Appreciate the response.
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@Tomcattwo said in BMSOFM Universal Updater Project-Updates and Log:
@drtbkj
Joe,
Haven’t altered the .dat files except other than to input the correct basket/probe locations for AAR. The link you sent is for the F-18C. I am flying Superhornets (the one in my picture is an F-18E).@drtbkj said in BMSOFM Universal Updater Project-Updates and Log:
Do you have the new Hornet avionics enabled or disabled? The picture I sent was with them disabled.
I don’t know. How would I check that?
I will try flying a F-18C to see if the HUD is different or the same as yours. If it’s the same, then the E/F must have a different HUD callout than the C. I will let you know. Appreciate the response.
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TC2Hi, there. Check your pms for the dats and arts…
Meanwhile,if you have pasted
set g_bEnableWIPF18Avionics 0
set g_bEnableWIPF4Avionics 0
set g_bEnableWIPTornadoAvionics 0 in .cfg reverts to the old method
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Ah,ha! It seemed logical to test with the Hornet av’s turned on. Look what I found…
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@drtbkj said in BMSOFM Universal Updater Project-Updates and Log:
Ah,ha! It seemed logical to test with the Hornet av’s turned on. Look what I found…
Is that with Hornet avionics set ON or OFF in the .cfgs?
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@Tomcattwo The last picture was with them on. The earlier picture was with them off. You have to paste the lines to bms.cfg, they weren’t there, stock