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GUIDE / INFO : DCS Updater Usage, Version Numbers, Module IDs

This Post is to aid users in using the DCS_Updater.exe Command Lines for DCS World.

*(The Information in this Guide Does Not Apply to STEAM)*



Prerequisites:

- User Must Know how to use the Windows Command Prompt, (MS-DOS Command Syntax)

- User Must Know how to replace Default Install path with their Own Custom Install path if needed (for users that install to a Alternate Folder/HDD/SSD)



Warnings:

- Mis-use of the DCS_Updater.exe Commands could corrupt your DCS World Install.

- I will only be explaining how to do the 5 Functions Listed Below.



General Uses for DCS_Updater.exe

- To Repair DCS World Install

- To Update DCS World to the Latest Version

- To Revert DCS World to a Previous Version of DCS World.

- Switching Between Open Beta and Release Versions

- To Install Specific DCS World Modules (if Web Installer Version does not match your DCS World Version, and Module Manager is not working for you.).





Recommended Actions Before Use:

- If your Reverting to a previous Version, it may be a good idea to re-name your /Saved Games/DCS/ Folder, as Controller Assignments between some versions are varied.

- Disable any Security Programs that may interfere with Programs Installing.



Restoring DCS Updater (In the event that it becomes corrupted or is deleted by A Software Protection Suite (Virus Scanner, etc)

-You Can Download the Latest DCS Updater Tool from Here:

http://updates.digitalcombatsimulator.com/

(Please Note, there are 2 different Versions, 1 for 32-Bit Windows, 1 for 64-Bit Windows)



Opening a Command Prompt:

(There are a few ways to Open a Command Prompt, however, as some users have some Windows Features Disabled, Some Methods may not be available.)



The Common Command that works on all versions of Windows is:



WindowsKey+R (WinKEY+R), In the Run Dialog box, type: "CMD" , Press OK





You Should now Be Presented with the Microsoft Windows Command Prompt





Moving to the DCS World Command Directory.



In your command Prompt Window, you should see the first command line as “<root>/Users/<username>” or “<root>/Documents And Settings/<username>”



Type:CD\

Press Enter.



The Prompt Should Change to C:\ (or <root>:\ if your windows/documents folder is located on another drive).

*Note, If you installed DCS World onto a Different Drive, Type “x:” and press Enter, Where x = the Drive Letter you Installed DCS World Onto.



Type: CD PROGRAM FILES\EAGLE DYNAMICS\DCS WORLD\BIN\

Press Enter



(Alternatively, You can use Windows Explorer, Navigate to the Main DCS Folder, Hold Down Left Shift, and Right Click on the /Bin Folder and Choose Open Command Prompt Here).





The prompt should now change to the DCS World Command Directory,

*Note If you installed your DCS World In another Folder, You must type the path to your \DCS World\Bin\ Folder





Now that your are in the DCS World Command Directory, Move on to the next step.





Using DCS_Updater.exe

The Correct Syntax:

DCS_Updater.exe <function> <parameter>





Repairing DCS World:

In the Command Prompt Window,

Type: DCS_Updater.exe repair

Press Enter.

(*Note, You May get a User Account Control Access Prompt, If you do, Click YES to Allow DCS_Updater.exe access to run.)

The DCS Updater Box will open and begin verifying files and downloading any missing or corrupted files.





** PLEASE NOTE: DCS UPDATER SYNTAX HAS CHANGED w/ UPDATER VERSION 2.6.8.41 **

Updating DCS World To the latest Version:

In the Command Prompt Window,

Type: DCS_Updater.exe update

Press Enter.

The DCS Updater Box will open and begin verifying files and downloading the latest update.





Updating or Reverting DCS World to the latest build of a Specific Version

in the Command Prompt Window

Type: DCS_Updater.exe update <version> (ie DCS_Updater.exe update 1.2.9)

The DCS Updater Box will open and begin verifying files and downloading the files for the version you specified.



UPDATER VERSION 2.6.8.41 And Newer Use:

DCS_updater.exe update <version><@branch> (ie DCS_Updater.exe update 1.2.16@release)







Updating or Reverting DCS World to a Specific Sub Version:

in the Command Prompt Window,

Type: DCS_Updater.exe update <version.subversion> (ie DCS_Updater.exe update 1.2.9.30604)

The DCS Updater Box will open and begin verifying files and downloading the files for the version you specified.



UPDATER VERSION 2.6.8.41 And Newer Use:

DCS_updater.exe update <version><@branch> (ie DCS_Updater.exe update 1.2.16.43180@release)









Using DCS_Updater to Install a Specific Module:

In the Command Prompt Windows:

Type: DCS_Updater.exe install <module> (ie DCS_Updater.exe install F-86F )



Using DCS_Updater to Uninstall a Specific Module:

In the Command Prompt Windows:

Type: DCS_Updater.exe uninstall <module> (ie DCS_Updater.exe uninstall F-86F )



*You can also string multiple modules to install more than one at a time, using:

DCS_Updater.exe install <update_id> <update_id> <update_id> (ie DCS_Updater.exe install A-10C F-86F FC3 )







*Do Not Install Modules you do not own a License Key for, as it will ask you to activate it repeatedly.

*Do not use any other parameter other than install or uninstall with modules*







Updating or Switching an Install Between "Open Beta" and "Release" Version Branches (1.2.8.):

In the Command Prompt Windows:

Type: dcs_updater.exe update <branch>:<version> (ie dcs_updater.exe update openbeta:1.2.7 )

Type: dcs_updater.exe update <branch>:<version.subversion> (ie dcs_updater.exe update openbeta:1.2.7.23803)



UPDATER VERSION 2.6.8.41 And Newer Use:

Type: dcs_updater.exe update <version>@Branch (ie DCS_updater.exe update 1.5.1@openbeta, DCS_updater.exe update 2.0.0@openalpha )

DCS_updater.exe update @release

DCS_updater.exe update @openbeta

DCS_updater.exe update @openalpha



Eligible Values are:

release | Switches and Updates to the Latest Release Build

openbeta | Switches and Updates to the Latest Open Beta Build

openalpha | Switches and Updates to the Latest Open Alpha Build











Creating Multiple Installs w/ Separate Settings Folders from One Source Install, using dcs_variant.txt



Step 1, Open Notepad, Type a name for your main DCS Install, (ie MAIN) etc. save as dcs_variant.txt, Place the TXT File in your /DCS World/ Main folder.



Step 2, Run DCS, Allow it to load to the main screen then choose exit,



Step 3, Verify DCS_Variant is working correctly, Goto /<User Name>/ Saved Games Folder, and there should now be a new DCS folder, (ie DCS.MAIN), This folder will hold all the settings for your main install.



Step 4, Copy and Paste your Main /DCS World/ Application folder, rename folder as you wish (ie /DCS World Open Beta/)



Step 5, Open the dcs_variant.txt file in your copied DCS World folder, and change the name from MAIN to a different descriptive work (ie BETA), Save and close.



Step 6, Run DCS from the Copied folder to the main menu, then exit.



Step 7, Verify you have a new folder in the /Saved Games/ Folder for your copy (ie DCS.BETA)



Repeat for as many builds you need.



Once Each build has their own Saved Games/ Folder Setup, you can run the /Bin/dcs_updater.exe w/ command lines to change from Release to Open beta or Open Alpha, and different versions.



Version List and Modules Listed Below Good Day Everyone,This Post is to aid users in using the DCS_Updater.exe Command Lines for DCS World.- User Must Know how to use the Windows Command Prompt, (MS-DOS Command Syntax)- User Must Know how to replace Default Install path with their Own Custom Install path if needed (for users that install to a Alternate Folder/HDD/SSD)- Mis-use of the DCS_Updater.exe Commands could corrupt your DCS World Install.- I will only be explaining how to do the 5 Functions Listed Below.- To Repair DCS World Install- To Update DCS World to the Latest Version- To Revert DCS World to a Previous Version of DCS World.- Switching Between Open Beta and Release Versions- To Install Specific DCS World Modules (if Web Installer Version does not match your DCS World Version, and Module Manager is not working for you.).- If your Reverting to a previous Version, it may be a good idea to re-name your /Saved Games/DCS/ Folder, as Controller Assignments between some versions are varied.- Disable any Security Programs that may interfere with Programs Installing.-You Can Download the Latest DCS Updater Tool from Here:(Please Note, there are 2 different Versions, 1 for 32-Bit Windows, 1 for 64-Bit Windows)(There are a few ways to Open a Command Prompt, however, as some users have some Windows Features Disabled, Some Methods may not be available.)The Common Command that works on all versions of Windows is:WindowsKey+R (WinKEY+R), In the Run Dialog box, type: "CMD" , Press OKYou Should now Be Presented with the Microsoft Windows Command PromptType:Press Enter.The Prompt Should Change to C:\ (or :\ if your windows/documents folder is located on another drive).Type:Press Enter(Alternatively, You can use Windows Explorer, Navigate to the Main DCS Folder, Hold Down Left Shift, and Right Click on the /Bin Folder and Choose Open Command Prompt Here).The prompt should now change to the DCS World Command Directory,Now that your are in the DCS World Command Directory, Move on to the next step.DCS_Updater.exe In the Command Prompt Window,Type:Press Enter.(*Note, You May get a User Account Control Access Prompt, If you do, Click YES to Allow DCS_Updater.exe access to run.)The DCS Updater Box will open and begin verifying files and downloading any missing or corrupted files.In the Command Prompt Window,Type:Press Enter.The DCS Updater Box will open and begin verifying files and downloading the latest update.in the Command Prompt WindowType:(ieThe DCS Updater Box will open and begin verifying files and downloading the files for the version you specified.UPDATER VERSION 2.6.8.41 And Newer Use:DCS_updater.exe update (iein the Command Prompt Window,Type:(ieThe DCS Updater Box will open and begin verifying files and downloading the files for the version you specified.UPDATER VERSION 2.6.8.41 And Newer Use:DCS_updater.exe update (ieIn the Command Prompt Windows:Type:(ieIn the Command Prompt Windows:Type:(ie*You can also string multiple modules to install more than one at a time, using:(ieIn the Command Prompt Windows:Type:(ieType:(ieUPDATER VERSION 2.6.8.41 And Newer Use:Type:(ieDCS_updater.exe update @releaseDCS_updater.exe update @openbetaDCS_updater.exe update @openalphaEligible Values are:release | Switches and Updates to the Latest Release Buildopenbeta | Switches and Updates to the Latest Open Beta Buildopenalpha | Switches and Updates to the Latest Open Alpha BuildStep 1, Open Notepad, Type a name for your main DCS Install, (ie MAIN) etc. save as dcs_variant.txt, Place the TXT File in your /DCS World/ Main folder.Step 2, Run DCS, Allow it to load to the main screen then choose exit,Step 3, Verify DCS_Variant is working correctly, Goto / / Saved Games Folder, and there should now be a new DCS folder, (ie DCS.MAIN), This folder will hold all the settings for your main install.Step 4, Copy and Paste your Main /DCS World/ Application folder, rename folder as you wish (ie /DCS World Open Beta/)Step 5, Open the dcs_variant.txt file in your copied DCS World folder, and change the name from MAIN to a different descriptive work (ie BETA), Save and close.Step 6, Run DCS from the Copied folder to the main menu, then exit.Step 7, Verify you have a new folder in the /Saved Games/ Folder for your copy (ie DCS.BETA)Repeat for as many builds you need.Once Each build has their own Saved Games/ Folder Setup, you can run the /Bin/dcs_updater.exe w/ command lines to change from Release to Open beta or Open Alpha, and different versions. Attached Thumbnails











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