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AI Carriers .NET
PhantomTweak:
Tregarth
That's exactly the same method, and software, that I use for that sort of thing. You just went into a lot more detail on "How To" than I did. Thank you for the help. I guess my laziness overcame me on this one. Sorry about that.
But, you are obviously a man of high intellegence and deep perception, since you and I use the same methodology (big word for the week!), and software.
Kidding :D ;D
That is a very versatile program, the Notepad++. I use it for all kinds of files, and it works great. Best thing is, it doesn't add any extraneous symbols to the file like word processors tend to do, which messes with whatever uses them, usually, in my case, the sim.
Have fun, and I hope Mr. 72westy gets his AICarriers going. It's a great add-on to the sim experience.
Pat☺
Tregarth:
Thank you.
I might have a deep perception but I can't modify the aicarriers.cfg file and save it.
I want to add a new carrier to AIC and have modified the .CFG file but every time I try to save it I am told I can't as I don't have administrator rights. I am the sole user of the PC so I thought I did.
I am using P3D v3.3 in Win 10 with AIC.NET. I have set the UAC to never notify, closed and re-started the PC but still can't save.
I have tried dragging the .CFG file into Notepad, modifying it and trying to save it but still can't. I have tried using both the .TXT format and aicarriers.cfg then using "Save as type" - All Files, but no luck.
Could you please use your deep perception and extreme talent to tell me where I am going wrong?
Thank you,
Tregarth
Tregarth:
For info the answer is to open the file by right clicking and opening as Administrator. But if you have Notepad++ the .CFG file can be opened using it.
When you try to save you will be asked if you want to save as Administrator "Yes"; the file saves and works perfectly.
Tregarth
PhantomTweak:
To make life easier you can do one of two things:
1) copy the file to the desktop, open it there, make your mods, save and close it, then move it back where it came from, overwriting the old one. If you want, a good idea is tto make a backup first in case something goes wrong with the mods.
I suspect your AIC is in C:\Program Files or \Program Files(X86). Bad place to put stuff, as this problem arises. Same for modifying aircraft.cfg, panel.cfg and so on. Much better to place it in C:\, or even a folder on D:\ or E:\ or wherever, just NOT one of those two folders.
2) Make a shortcut to your Notepad or Notepad++ on the desktop, and go to it's Properties>Advanced and click the box for Run As Administrator. That way, it will always open, using that shortcut, as Admin, and you don't have to click the Run As Admin every time you open it. I do this with just about every program I use often.
IMHO, your best bet, though, is to never install any program you use often, or have to edit parts of, into the Program Files or Program Files(X86). It's fine for Windows "stuff" but not at all good for programs users may want to modify in any way. And if you open it from a shortcut, always always always make sure that Run As Admin is checked so it always opens as Admin. It really helps, and I do it out of habit any-more.
Hope that helps a little. I know, I tend to go on sometimes. Sorry if I over-explain sometimes...
Pat☺
Tregarth:
You are right about file location. I made a mistake during the install and let the program decide where to go. But I am not that worried since I am practising on my I5 chipped PC before installing P3D on my I7 machine.
Thank you for your valuable advice which I will print and file for future use.
Regards,
Tregarth
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