Docs - installation - add optionals

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64-Bit - `C:/Program Files (x86)/Steam/Steamapps/Common/Arma 3/`
- After extraction you should have the `@ace` and `@CBA_A3` folders inside your Arma 3 folder.
## 4. Launch Arma 3 with ACE3
## 4. Install ACE3 Optional components
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<h5>Note:</h5>
<p>Skip this step if you're not using additional mods. If you are, consult with your mission maker before installing any of these components.</p>
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### 4.1 What do they do?
Optional components supplement 3rd party mods with ACE3 features, for example:
- Optional weapon components make Advanced Ballistics possible, as well as the ability to use ACE3 weapon attachments with 3rd party weapons like RHS, HLC, etc.
- Optional tracers component brings back ACE2 ball tracers.
- Optional server component is used to load the userconfig files.
### 4.2 Which optionals should I use?
Only use the optional components that correspond with your mod-pack.
### 4.3 How to install these components?
- Inside your `Arma 3/@ace/` folder, you'll find the `optionals` and `addons` folders.
- Copy and paste the relevant `.pbo` and `.bisign` files from the `optionals` folder into the `addons` folder.
## 5. Launch Arma 3 with ACE3
- Launch Arma 3 to start the official game Launcher.
- Click `Mods` and make sure the checkboxes next to `ace` and `CBA_A3` are ticked.
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- Click `Play`
## 5. Alternative launch methods
## 6. Alternative launch methods
### 5.1 Steam Launch Parameters
### 6.1 Steam Launch Parameters
- Not supported with the new Arma 3 Launcher
### 5.2 ArmA3Sync
### 6.2 ArmA3Sync
- Inspect `Addon Options` and verify the `Addon Search Directories` are leading to your Arma 3 folder.
- Return to the `Addons` tab and click `Refresh`.
- Right-click inside `Addon Groups`, click `Create Group` and give it a name.