Where and what are the most useful docs?
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Is this where I find the docs for Falcon BMS 4.34+, or was there supposed to be a docs folded setup when I installed the software?
Which files are the most needed to learn to use and configure the sim? -
In your Falcon BMS Installation in subfolder docs.
The main reads are BMS Manual, BMS Training Manual, Dash-1 and Dash-34Gesendet von meinem SM-G930F mit Tapatalk
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in your doc folder, there is a 1_README_FIRST_How_to_use_Docs.txt file that should explain how to use the docs
it’s there SPECIFICALLY to answer that very question
How to use the BMS manual suite
Documenting a study-sim like Falcon 4.0 BMS cannot be done in 50 pages.
We understand that the volume of information presented to you might be overwhelming at first and lead to questions like: where to start, which manual documents what?To try to guide you, here is a quick explanation of what each manual attempts to cover, followed by a proposed flow.
All documents are in the \Docs folder of your Falcon BMS 4.34 install. Or just click on ‘Documentation and Manuals’ on the Launcher.1. Document list & purpose
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• TO-BMS1F-16CM-1 (aka Dash-1). Purpose: How to fly the airplane. Aircraft systems, Normal procedures, Abnormal procedures.
• TO-BMS1F-16CM-34-1-1 (aka Dash-34). Purpose: How to fight with the F-16. Combat avionics, Air-to-Air and Air-to-Ground systems, Weapons.
• BMS-Comms-Nav-book. Purpose: How to Communicate and Navigate in the Falcon world with the new ATC in 4.34; how to use BMS approach charts.
• BMS-Training. Purpose: 25 chapters for each BMS training mission. From basic ramp & navigation to aircraft systems to A-G and A-A combat.
• BMS-Naval-Ops. Purpose: How to use Carrier Ops with the F/A-18 and managing operations around the carrier with the ATC.
• Charts for KTO: All approach charts for Korea.
• Checklists: BMS F-16 checklists for quick reference in flight: normal checklists, avionics quick ref, weapon use quick ref etc.
• BMS-Manual. Purpose: Simulation specific explanation: Installation, Configuration, UI, TEs, Campaigns, Views, Multiplayer.
• BMS-Technical-Manual. Purpose: Technical information for the user, advanced user and third-party developer about BMS features.
• BMS Device Setup Guide: A guide to setup all the HOTAS files provided in the BMS install: TM Cougar, MFDs, Warthog, Saitek X-65F, X-55, X-52, X-52Pro, X-45 and CH.
• BMS TIR install guide and BMS VAC install guide to help you setup Track-IR and Voice Activated Commands for use with BMS.
• BMS Key File Editor Manual: A complete document on how to use the Keyfile Editor spreadsheet to create or edit custom key files.2. The flow
Learning to fly a study sim is a steep curve but rewarding curve.
The flow will be different depending on what you want from the sim and therefore there is no one solution fits all.
Nevertheless here is a recommended flow for new users willing to invest time in the sim:“Learn to walk before you attempt to run”
SETUP:
To install and setup BMS, refer to the BMS-Manual.
If you are new to BMS and setting up your HOTAS please refer to the first chapter of the technical manual.
If you are a veteran, setup your HOTAS with the HOTAS device guide.
No need to read those manuals completely. Just read the relevant chapters for your immediate task.FLYING:
Read the Dash-1 completely. You will not remember everything but it will help you later when you want to come back to specific aspects.
The first chapters of the Comms and Nav Book should be next as these will teach you how to interact with the BMS ATC around airbases.
To overcome the need to fly as soon as possible, use the BMS-Training manual and fly the BMS training missions.
When you need more information about the avionics and weapon systems, refer to the Dash-34.
If you start to create TEs or fly campaigns, or if you want to get setup for multiplayer refer to the BMS-Manual again.
As you want to start using charts in Korea, refer to the second part of the Comms and Nav book which will teach you how to fly in the weather and navigate in the Falcon world.Go between manuals as needed to learn about specific aspects and the minute details implemented in BMS. You can’t digest all the information in one quick read.
Have fun and remember, the answers are in there… RTFM!
The Doc team.
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No such folder appeared. What might I have done to cause this?
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To verify. When you launch the sim, and the blue window appears. Click “Documentation and Manuals”, you’ll fly right there. Unless your installation is borked, of course.
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If you don’t have a docs folder I’d reinstall bms. If you don’t have this who knows what else is missing