diff --git a/documentation/user/installation-guide.md b/documentation/user/installation-guide.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..f662b7c746 --- /dev/null +++ b/documentation/user/installation-guide.md @@ -0,0 +1,38 @@ +--- +layout: wiki +title: Installation Guide +description: Step-by-step guide for installing ACE3 +group: user +order: 0 +parent: wiki +--- + +## 1. Overview +This guide will explain how to get ACE3 up and running faster than you can say banana. + +## 2. Prerequisites +- Download [CBA](http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=18767). +- Download [ACE3](https://github.com/acemod/ACE3/releases/latest). +- Know how to extract .zip files. Use [Google](https://www.google.com) if not sure. + +## 3. Installation Guide +- Extract both CBA and ACE3 into your Arma 3 folder. By default this is located in:<br> +32-Bit - `C:/Program Files/Steam/Steamapps/Common/Arma 3/`<br> +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. +- Launch Arma 3 to start the official game Launcher. +- Click `Mods` and make sure the checkboxes next to `ace` and `CBA_A3` are ticked. +- Click `Play` + +## 4. Alternative launch methods + +### 4.1 Steam Launch Parameters +- Not supported with the new Arma 3 Launcher + +### 4.2 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`. +- Drag and drop `@ace` and `@CBA_A3` from `Available Addons` into the `Addon Groups` list and make sure the checkboxes are ticked. +- Click `Start Game` + +### 4.3 Play withSIX