--- 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. Install ACE3 - Extract both CBA and ACE3 .zip files into your Arma 3 folder. By default this 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
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](http://ace3mod.com/wiki/development/modularity-and-pbo-structure.html) page for more information.

### 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. - 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 Steam Launch Parameters - Not supported with the new Arma 3 Launcher ### 6.2 Arma 3Sync - 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. Arma 3Sync Launcher - Click `Start Game` ### 5.3 Play withSIX