DCS mission making - mission editor interface
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Mission editor settings
Mission editor is affected by some game settings.
They're located in the gameplay tab and the most important one is probably the Units. You want this option set on imperial or you'll have to deal with altitude in meters and speed in km/h.
You can also change the icon style but this is more a personal preference. Just try and use what you like the most.
PRO TIP: you can activate a topdown view of all units in the mission editor by just editing a lua file with a text editor.
Look in your computer for the following file %DCS World%\MissionEditor\MissionEditor.lua open it with a text editor and uncomment the line test_topdown_view_models = true by removing the --
More information available here : https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=212059
Main Interface
Interface of the mission editor is pretty simple to use with most of the buttons on the left. You can switch between 3 map types using the respective buttons in the bottom bar. (MAP, SAT and ALT)
PRO TIPS:
- Use Left ALT + Y to toggle between Lat/Long, Lat/Long Decimal and MGRS (really useful when you want to determine the coordinates of an objective for a mission briefing)
- If you don't want the briefing to include the list of enemy units/threats be sure to select enemy units in the mission editor and check the "hidden on map" box.
Setting the coalitions
You can only set the coalitions once. It can be edited later on using a text editor but it's painful and you really don't want to do that so when you're creating a new mission you better think twice before saving your coalitions.
PRO TIP: You should always set the "USAF aggressors" in the red coalition as they can use all games assets.
Map Options
This windows allows you to filter what you want to see on the main map. Each item on the list has a check box, that when checked, displays the selected data on the map. This can help you to unclutter your map. I personnaly like to remove grids as I don't use them much.
Mission Options
This window allows you to lock certain gameplay options for the particular mission you're currently creating.
Checking an ENFORCE button will force the settings of this option on the player of the mission (whatever he's using in his own game settings) VALUE buttons operate as on/off variables. When checked, the options will be forced ON. When unchecked, the option will be forced OFF.
