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it edits the config.lua to adjust the monitors to the correct position to render the MFDs. It doesnt keep the files open AFAIK, but I do have to keep it open if I want to adjust the light level in cockpit. I do close this app when Im done with it. I can test more on this, but Im about 60% sure its not the issue.

Yes I found it...Im guessing its intermittent in this shutdown BS.

NOT EXACTLY. Just found this residing in processes, and I cant kill it. Sure as hell looks like its running even though it says its suspended. 44k in memory, and Im willing to bet thats my issue.

I dont understand how this app works. what am I looking for? somethings still in memory...

I downloaded it, I dont really have the time to deal with it tonight so Ill hit it up this weekend. Ill report back if I find anything. As for details theres nothing really there to explain it any further either as its not much different than processes. Nothing DCS related in that panel either.

Its -GONE- Screenshot above shows exactly 2 pieces of software I was trying to update 5 minutes after I closed DCS. DCS is not in the task manager, yet whatever file is being edited by simapp, DCS Updater, or SRS is still in use. Something is using the config lua and keeping it open after DCS is closed. The order seems to be like this: Open DCS Updater Utility to intend to start DCS. Open SimApp Pro to adjust resolution for the monitor to position the MFDs via the lua, click apply and save. Close SimApp Pro, start DCS via Updater. Close DCS. Restart SimApp Pro to verify I can edit; states DCS is still running. Check DCS Updater Utility to verify I can edit in the preset editor (I made a report in Skates thread the other day, was told that if things are blank its because DCS is still running). Verify DCS is closed via Task Manager, no instances of DCS running. Something is keeping the config lua and/or more DCS files open at all times, preventing me from making edits.

everything is confirmed. I dont use an a/v software and its excluded in Windows Defender. I use Skatezilla's DCS Utility to launch 99% of the time.

Ok, update: after creating a new saved games folder that is devoid of any life, still residing in memory. Rebooted and tried again. Still residing in memory. Id like to know if there is a setting out there for Windows that would allow me to see exactly what is loaded into memory to get to the bottom of this. Halfway tempted to find some software out there to defrag the ram... dcs.log

Ill give it a shot, but theres nothing in taskmanager to close after exit and thats the odd thing. I dont even have an issue with starting DCS after closing it.

nothing?

Im encountering a strange bug these past few weeks since 2.9 was released. For some reason its residing in memory and after exiting DCS, I have to reboot in order to make any changes. DCS is not showing in taskmanager or Process Lasso, yet you can see the screenshot and see my issue. This has been a continuous issue since the release of 2.9. It wont let me make any adjustments with DCS Updater Utility, WinWing or even SRS. Need help solving this issue. dcs.log

They can recycle what they have on hand. I dont think it would be a big ask to get x-rays for deformities and re-heat treat the metal in their own foundries or facilities. Id also say they have the ability to trade that oil they cant get rid of to either Russia or China for some much needed assistance. But again, not in a position myself to see a reason why they would want to anyways unless it was a dire need to do so. They havent exactly been all that successful in producing their own aircraft except the few examples where they just copied one airframe into another into some mutant airframe. Thats what I am expecing them to do.

experience tells me otherwise. I hate working with it, Ive always hated working with it...some people swear its easier to work with than steel, but working it in tight spaces with limited tools screams to me golf foxtrot yankee. But ultimately I agree, however Im not in the unique position to see the value in keeping these airframes.

most of the aircraft is nothing but sheet metal. theres really nothing on those airframes that they cant pull off to chinese blueprint and machine simple items like ribs, stiffeners, doublers, webbing and what-not. I wouldnt be surprised if they didnt make any of their own replacement wings or any structural members. Even the titanium box wouldnt be too hard to reconstruct unless they couldnt find any titanium. But then again, at the end of the day its just easier to build another aircraft, and Russia or China has better airframes.

yeah thats an immediate BUY for me.

I wonder if we're getting a christmas present this year...

can we get an update please? very interested.

no, but will tell you if an update is available.

Thats windows automatically moving the screens to different coordinates rather than where I placed them.

resolved.

that's weird, Ive never had that before. I spent most this weekend troubleshooting my new F18 MIPs trying to get the resolution right, Coincidentally, SimApp was giving me the same issue saying DCS was running. Most certainly wasnt.

No I didnt have DCS running. I WAS using SimAppPro at the time..

I have the two outboard MFDs aligned perfectly in DCS at the moment (001 and 000 respectively). 002 refuses to be brought up in DCS with its current location being rendered. This is currently how I have the screens set up. The resolution is 3473x3429, correctly set in DCS. Where in the world would that AMPCD be rendered at in this line up? Ive tried it with 002 in between 000 and 001, outboard of 001, and even further down. The AMPCD does not want to come up on 002 for any reason. I know the monitor works in DCS as when I had it misaligned, part of the right MFD would display on that screen. Any help greatly appreciated!

really? had no idea. Still need to set them up for when NOT in use with VR. thanks for the help.

I dont intend using the monitors in VR either, but thats part of the problem I assume. Only aircraft I fly in VR for the most part are helicopters, but would everything change if I were to use VR in between sessions?