DCS World Updates thread

Hello,

I just finished installing DCS World 1.2.1 and when I launched it, the auto updater kicked in. Looking at the logs I noticed my version of DCS World went from Current version: 1.2.1.5970.2711100000.002 to Latest version: 1.2.1.5970.2715200012.982.

An every so slight change in versions but I can not find what exactly was updated.

EDIT: I just finished installing the A10, BS2 and CA modules and I received another auto update:

Went from Current version: 1.2.1.5970.2715200012.982 to Current version: 1.2.1.6055.2737600000.001

Would anyone know what the auto updater was patching? Any details?

Thank you,

~ LA

It sounds like a big update

1.2.1 6055 released

Autoupdater just brought me 1.2.1 6055 after I deleted my user/savedgames/dcs folder. Most likely that is not necessary to get the update, but for DCS is checking just once a day automatically you might want to check manually for an update.

Autoupdater just brought me 1.2.1 6055

What was in it?

Interesting! I've started the game and received no update yet. I just realized this is because I'm still using the old icons on my desktop... they point to Launcher.exe, but they should point to DCS_updater.exe. Check your singleplayer icon, the "Target" line needs to read: "C:\Program Files\Eagle Dynamics\DCS World\bin\DCS_updater.exe"

Once again, Update information can be found in [saved games]/DCS/Logs/autoupdate.log

Interesting! I've started the game and received no update yet. Solution? Run /bin/DCS_updater.exe.

What about that is automatic? I know where to look, I want to know what it is before I install it (which is a flaw in the system).

My post is edited, read above. I have no clue why you need to know what it is before you install it... you're a software developer's nightmare. :D It's no doubt a variety of bugfixes. What does it matter?

you're a software developer's nightmare. :D

Indeed. I have been told that before. :)

My post is edited, read above. I have no clue why you need to know what it is before you install it... you're a software developer's nightmare. :D It's no doubt a variety of bugfixes. What does it matter?

You've never heard of NSA? :detective:

I agree, letting people see the logs before updating is good form. An example of where this is useful is for people who want to make sure their mods aren't broken by the updates.

Ok, i updated. No new shiznit obvious, so they probably made my computer a member in ED's new DCS botnet or fixed some bugs. Take a pick.

EDIT: OMG THEY RELEASED THE NEW FAST JET!

(lulz) :p

Should or will the updater prompt with the option to download the latest update when available or will we have to randomly check for updates?

Should or will the updater prompt with the option to download the latest update when available or will we have to randomly check for updates?

They will probably issue an update for that :music_whistling:

I had to do it manually.

Running as admin?

Edit : All ok now :)

Currently, DCS_updater.exe checks for updates once per day.

When checking is not needed, the version is up to date or user refused to update it just runs the game as usual.

 

To force a check, use "Update DCS" in your Start menu.

thx alot:thumbup:

"Update was successfully applied." ^^

Edit: Got an error : MSVCR100.dll

Edit:

Problem signature:

Problem Event Name: APPCRASH

Application Name: dcs.exe

Application Version: 1.2.1.6055

Application Timestamp: 506ac04c

Fault Module Name: MSVCR100.dll

Fault Module Version: 10.0.30319.415

Fault Module Timestamp: 4d26d15a

Exception Code: 40000015

Exception Offset: 0000000000075fe9

OS Version: 6.1.7601.2.1.0.768.3

Locale ID: 2057

Additional Information 1: b38f

Additional Information 2: b38f81b7bdec2307c7753a8911ec9b55

Additional Information 3: 54e6

Additional Information 4: 54e698158fa25bcaea5f716b75d5454b

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It's the same error from the master server

But can I decide if I want to update *now* or later? Or is it simply completely automatic? I do not want DCS starts pulling updates right when I'm online-playing...

BTW, no update for me, still 5970. How are we supposed to play? With mixed versions?

90 MB for update, but no changelog insight

Currently, DCS_updater.exe checks for updates once per day.

When checking is not needed, the version is up to date or user refused to update it just runs the game as usual.

 

To force a check, use "Update DCS" in your Start menu.

So if an update is released 5 minutes after someone starts the sim, then for the rest of that day the sim will not check for an update, and the user will not know about it, no matter how often they restart.

This needs some ability for the user to configure the behaviour as well as save the downloads.

So if an update is released 5 minutes after someone starts the sim, then for the rest of that day the sim will not check for an update, and the user will not know about it, no matter how often they restart.

 

This needs some ability for the user to configure the behaviour as well as save the downloads.

Just run the updater from the Start Menu, like c0ff already said. Worked a charm for me! :thumbup:

--NoJoe