From 6abc4af3f60da7ef77ee9102f1567795d1b947ee Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Jo David Date: Sat, 23 Oct 2021 08:15:04 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] Documentation - Update installation manual (#8589) * update installation manual * fix numbers --- docs/wiki/user/installation-guide.md | 64 +++++++++++----------------- 1 file changed, 26 insertions(+), 38 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/wiki/user/installation-guide.md b/docs/wiki/user/installation-guide.md index c0a27ac34f..72e0d11c79 100644 --- a/docs/wiki/user/installation-guide.md +++ b/docs/wiki/user/installation-guide.md @@ -12,26 +12,41 @@ redirect_from: "/wiki/user/installation-guide-acex.html" This guide will explain how to get ACE3 up and running. -## 2. Prerequisites +## 2. Steam Workshop Installation + +- Open Steam and go to the Arma 3 Workshop page +- Search for `ace` or [open the entry in your browser](https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=463939057){:target="_blank"} +- Click on the "Subscribe" button + +## 3. Manual Installation + +### 1. Prerequisites - Download [CBA](https://github.com/CBATeam/CBA_A3/releases/latest). - Download [ACE3]({{site.ace.githubUrl}}/releases/latest). -## 3. Install ACE3 +### 2. Install ACE3 - Extract both CBA and ACE3 .zip files into your Arma 3 folder. By default it is located in: - 32-Bit - `C:/Program Files/Steam/Steamapps/Common/Arma 3/` - 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. Install ACE3 Optional components +## 4. 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. +Arma 3 Vanilla Launcher +- Click `Play` + +## 5. Install ACE3 Optional components
Note:

Skip this step if you're not using additional mods. If you are, consult with your mission maker before installing any of these components. If you are a mod creator, please visit the Modularity and PBO Structure page for more information.

-### 4.1 What do they do? +### 5.1 What do they do? Optional components supplement 3rd party mods with ACE3 features, for example: @@ -39,44 +54,17 @@ Optional components supplement 3rd party mods with ACE3 features, for example: - 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? +### 5.2 Which optionals should I use? Only use the optional components that correspond with your mod-pack. -### 4.3 How to install these components? +### 5.3 How to install these components? + +- In the description on the [ace workshop page](https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=463939057){:target="_blank"} you will find a list of all optionals that come with ACE3. +- Open the ones you're interested in and click on their respective "Subscribe" buttons + +#### 5.3.1 Alternative method to install optionals - Inside your `Arma 3\@ace\` folder, you'll find the `optionals` and `addons` folders. - Inside the `Arma 3` folder create a new folder e.g. `Arma 3\@ace_optionals\` and a subfolder `Arma 3\@ace_optionals\addons` - Copy and paste the relevant `.pbo` and `.bisign` files from the `Arma 3\@ace\optionals` folder into the `Arma 3\@ace_optionals\addons` folder. - -#### 4.3.1 Alternative method to install optionals - -- 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. -- Copy and paste the `userconfig` folder from the `optionals` folder into root `Arma 3` 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. -Arma 3 Vanilla Launcher -- Click `Play` - -## 6. Alternative launch methods - -### 6.1 Swifty - -[Swifty](https://getswifty.net/){:target="_blank"} -- tbd - -### 6.2 Arma3Sync - -[Arma3Sync](https://forums.bistudio.com/topic/152942-arma3sync-launcher-and-addons-synchronization-software-for-arma-3/){:target="_blank"} - -- 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. -- Drag and drop `@ace` and `@CBA_A3` from `Available Addons` into the new Group you created inside `Addon Groups` and make sure the checkboxes are ticked. -Arma3Sync Launcher -- Click `Start Game` -