Heli config

[kdk11 1]

Does anyone have a config for the helis so that we can retexture them and have them in game as a selectable unit instead of having to just use scripts for the retextures?

[alduric 10]

Learn how to make own configs from wiki?

[kdk11 1]

Thanks for the reply. Do you have a link so I can look into this??

[Sealife 22]

start game press escape and use config viewer , this way you get all latest configs :)

hopefuly they havent removed but its al you ever need and can now copy paste from it

[kdk11 1]

Thanks mate. Is there a tutorial how to do this all? I have retextured a heli and would like to add it in game without having to rely on scripts

[Sealife 22]

[kdk11 1]

is i not just possible to copy say the mohawk file edit it and rename it then put it back in game with new textures?

[Sealife 22]

yeah copy it like it says in the video or the posts on video )

you will need

cfgpatches

cfgvehicles {

paste your thing in here

change class bisnameto yournewname : whateverinheritence keep same

change displayname

change _generalmacro

change the hiddenselection paths to new textures

};

};

,use binpbo to pack and hey presto

[kdk11 1]

wow this is confusing lol all he does in the video is add a item to a ammo box. I know the config file name for the mohawk. But I dont know how to copy that folder, change the name of it. change its textures then put it back in game. Do you know a video showing this? I am not good at reading tutorials as I never grasp them lol unless they are really accurate

Edited September 12, 2013 by KDK11

[surpher 1]

Might help >> [Tutorial}Simple Re-texturing Guide (From Start To Finish)

[kdk11 1]

I followed that guide correctly (i think)

class CfgPatches        
       class Mohawk_skins {
	units[] = {};
	weapons[] = {};
	requiredVersion = 0.1;
	requiredAddons[] = {"A3_Air_F_Beta_Heli_Transport_02"};
};
};


class cfgVehicles
{
       class Heli_Transport_02_base_F; 
class KDKSeaking_FG: Heli_Transport_02_base_F
       { 
       	_generalMacro = "B_Heli_Transport_02_base_F"; 
       	scope = 2; 
       	side = 1; 
       	faction = "BLU_F"; 				//Change to your faction 
       	displayName="Mohawk SeaKing (Foliage)";
        crew = "B_Helipilot_F"; 			//Change to your pilot 
        hiddenSelections[]= {"camo1","camo2","camo3"};
        hiddenSelectionsTextures[]= {"C:\KDKSeaking\Data\seaking1.paa","C:\KDKSeaking\Data\seaking2.paa","C:\KDKSeaking\Data\seaking3.paa};       	
        typicalCargo[] = {"B_Helipilot_F"}; 
       	availableForSupportTypes[] = {"Drop","Transport"}; 
  	};

};

That is my config for the mohawk. in the folder for the addon all I need is a folder named "Data" which contains the .paa files I made for the texture. Then also in the addon folder I put that as the config. Is that all that needs to go into the addon folder? And have I done something wrong with the whole config?

Edited September 14, 2013 by KDK11

[surpher 1]

That is my config for the mohawk. in the folder for the addon all I need is a folder named "Data" which contains the .paa files I made for the texture. Then also in the addon folder I put that as the config. Is that all that needs to go into the addon folder?

Yeah that all you need.

And have I done something wrong with the whole config?

Your texture paths should be more like "KDKSeaking\Data\seaking1_co.paa", and save your paa's with the _co suffix (seaking1_co.paa).

[kdk11 1]

When I pack it, should the config file go in the folder too as only the pbo shows. Do i need to copy and paste it in there too. as i have changed it but still no joy

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/6v64ukiohun675z/BtyRr-JCBw

That is my folder before packing it. If you get time could you look through it and see what I have done wrong please

Edited September 14, 2013 by KDK11

[surpher 1]

It should be config.cpp, and your CfgPatches class is missing an opening bracket.

class CfgPatches 
{ // Missing       
       class Mohawk_skins {
	units[] = {};
	weapons[] = {};
	requiredVersion = 0.1;
	requiredAddons[] = {"A3_Air_F_Beta_Heli_Transport_02"};
};
};

[kdk11 1]

Sorry what should be config.cpp? my config is saved as config.cpp

Ah i have it as ccp lol

When I try to pack it, it says there is an error in there

[surpher 1]

Your last texture path is missing a " at the end.

hiddenSelectionsTextures[]= {"C:\KDKSeaking\Data\seaking1_co.paa","C:\KDKSeaking\Data\seaking2_co.paa","C:\KDKSeaking\Data\seaking3_co.paa};

should be

hiddenSelectionsTextures[]= {"C:\KDKSeaking\Data\seaking1_co.paa","C:\KDKSeaking\Data\seaking2_co.paa","C:\KDKSeaking\Data\seaking3_co.paa"};

[kdk11 1]

Changed and still receiving errors when trying to pack. It packs. But I get 2 popups saying that there is an error in there but I cant see them

I copied the config again and changed it with 2 error boxes still popping up

---------- Post added at 22:48 ---------- Previous post was at 22:41 ----------

class CfgPatches
{
class Seaking { //e.g. UH_80_unique
	units[] = {};
	weapons[] = {};
	requiredVersion = 0.1;
	requiredAddons[] = {"A3_Air_F_Beta_Heli_Transport_02"};
};
};


class cfgVehicles
{
class Heli_Transport_02_base_F; 
class KDKSeaking_seaking1_FG: Heli_Transport_02_base_F 	
   	{ 
       	_generalMacro = "B_Heli_Transport_02_F"; 
       	scope = 2; 
       	side = 1; 
       	faction = "BLU_F";  <--Change if necessary for your mod				
       	displayName="Seaking";
	crew = "B_Helipilot_F"  <--Change if necessary for your mod
	hiddenSelections[]= {"camo1","camo2","camo3"};  <--Change to reflect how many sections you are replacing
	hiddenSelectionsTextures[]= {"C:\KDKSeaking\Data\seaking1_co.paa","C:\KDKSeaking\Data\seaking2_co.paa","C:\KDKSeaking\Data\seaking3_co.paa"};        	
	typicalCargo[] = {"B_Helipilot_F"}; 
       	availableForSupportTypes[] = {"Drop","Transport"}; 
  	};  

};

Edited September 14, 2013 by KDK11

[surpher 1]

This config works, looks good.

class CfgPatches
{     
class Mohawk_skins
{
	units[] = {};
	weapons[] = {};
	requiredVersion = 0.1;
	requiredAddons[] = {"A3_Air_F_Beta_Heli_Transport_02"};
};
};

class cfgVehicles
{
class Heli_Transport_02_base_F;

class KDKSeaking_FG: Heli_Transport_02_base_F
{
	_generalMacro = "B_Heli_Transport_02_base_F";
	scope = 2;
	side = 1;
	faction = "BLU_F";
	displayName="Mohawk SeaKing (Foliage)";
	crew = "B_Helipilot_F";
	hiddenSelections[]= {"camo1","camo2","camo3"};
	hiddenSelectionsTextures[]= {"KDKSeaking\Data\seaking1_co.paa","KDKSeaking\Data\seaking2_co.paa","KDKSeaking\Data\seaking3_co.paa"};  	
	typicalCargo[] = {"B_Helipilot_F"};
	availableForSupportTypes[] = {"Drop","Transport"};
  	};
};

[kdk11 1]

It works in game for you? Let me ask something incase I have this all wrong. This should allow you to chose the heli from drop down in blufor "air" in the editor yeah? because I cant see it in mine using that config either

[surpher 1]

Yeah, Its in Blufor|Air and Empty|Air menus, are you sure you are loading the pbo correctly.

[kdk11 1]

I guess not. Can you explain what you mean by loading the pbo correctly please? I have the pbo in @kdkseaking and in my steam launch options -mod=@kdkseaking. in game it shows the mod loaded but its not in the editor in the drop down boxes

Edited September 15, 2013 by KDK11

[surpher 1]

Here is a guide - [beginners guide]How do i install mods/addons?

[kdk11 1]

Ahhh I needed to add AddOns in the folder then put .pbo in there. thank you for everything surpher you have helped me so much! :)