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[stepup47]

Good morning all, I have UP3 w/ the super pack download ( DBW 1.71) and Have been trying to download a new plane into the game. I have read everything I could in how to do this and up to this point have not been successful except for entering plane model into the "air ani". I'am trying to download the Mig 19S to this version. The compatibility seems to be O.K. For starts, I've figured out getting open the
'air ani" , typed in the plane model but when it comes to the the sub file (il18) Plane ru and weapons ru it all comes to a halt. Cannot get an opening to type in the plane specifics in plane ru  or weapons ru. the link to access this info for entering these specifics files says that the file is in an unknown format or damaged. Is this common or am I doing something wrong. There is a lot information on doing these downloads but for myself its seems like information overload. I'm relativity new at this and at times is a bit over whelming but happy with my success to this point, but now I need some knowledge and direction where mine is lacking. Thanks for the support and the great game you have here.  Stepup47

[Maty12]

Plane.ru and Weapons.ru are properties files. Their entries aren't necessary, as all they do is rename some the plane (And weapons) in-game. For example, I have the B-25J-22. I don't want to call it that in the game, so I type in the properties file its name and what I want to call it:
B-25J-22               B-25J-22 Mitchell
You can also use it to rename stock planes.

[Hubberranz]

"...the link..."  : what ?  ???

You should use Notepad to open and edit. "Open with.. , select Notepad", then make this a permanent choice...
               ----->        [v] Always use the selected program to open this kind of file.

the extension ...ru.properties may not be recognized until you do that...  same goes for air.ini.

If you are already doing that and have no success, then these files must be corrupt...

[Hubberranz]

I have never used note pad before but will try it now. To clarify, I write in the plane mod characteristics in air ani,
then paste the downloaded mod into the plane ani and then I should have a flyable plane ? If incorrect in my sequence, steer me in the right direction...
I thank you for your time and for sharing your learned skill at this game. I enjoy the game but sometimes the tech end of it, for me, can be a bit daunting.
Must say that every one who has helped in the past has made this game more fun. Thanks again,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Stepup47

1- There is no such thing as Air ani unlest you are using a translator !

2- Air.ini is a file to edit as if it was a .txt file.

    Path is : IL-2 Sturmovik 1946 \ #DBW \ STD \ com \ Maddox \ il2 \ objects \ Air.ini

    Typical line to add in the text of Air.ini:

    MiG-19S           air.Mig_19S 1                         NOINFO  r01     SUMMER

    Where you place the line is where you will find the new plane in the menus.
    MiG-19S happens to be ( and always is ) the name that is used for the skin file.
    No mod can be added in there, just text lines.

3- Now path for the mod (file) to be placed:

    IL-2 Sturmovik 1946 \ #DBW \ "the mod (file) to be placed here" \ 3do \ ...

    Note: 3do; if you have: #DBW \ "a file that you have unzip" \ "the mod (file) not to be placed here" \ 3do \ ...
    THIS WONT WORK.

    Be sure the mod aircraft you install is compatible to DBW. Compatibility for 410.1m or DBW.

    Be sure you met ALL REQUIREMENTS stated in original POST by the author.
    Some planes like Mig-19 will not work without other MODS have been installed first (see requirements and much more ).
    You must read most of following 'answer' posts as it is humanly possible...

4- Please install a simple compatible aircraft ( that does not have any pre-requirements ) to
    familiarize yourself with installing any aircraft at all, first; to do a complex jet plane install
    without any such basic experience would be futile at this point.