ACE3/documentation/user/installation-guide.md

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1. Overview

This guide will explain how to get ACE3 up and running faster than you can say banana.

2. Prerequisites

• Download CBA.
• Download ACE3.
• Know how to extract .zip files. Use Google if not sure.

3. Installation Guide

• Extract both CBA and ACE3 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.
• 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