adding new skins

U505 · #1 03-09-2012, 12:59 PM

I only fly the Bf 109 and I did not suspect it was so difficult for the allies side.I think the number on the tail of the plane can only be added when you make a skin.On the option panel you can only a default tail number.
I hope i help you.

macphail · #2 03-09-2012, 01:01 PM

not even remotely.

U505 · #3 03-09-2012, 01:05 PM

sorry you are not my neigbour it were easier to help you

JG26_EZ · #4 03-09-2012, 01:41 PM

Macphail..

What U505 has told you is correct, regarding the location to drop a new skin.
Make sure you're not dumping the skin into your steam's il2 folder.. It must be the one in "My Documents".

Perhaps if your vid settings aren't maxed, you won't be able to use the "ingame weathering"? The weathering slider works for me, but I've only tried it with the Bf109. However, the colour selection and the serial number does not work/appear in game for me.

macphail · #5 03-09-2012, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by JG26_EZ

Macphail..

What U505 has told you is correct, regarding the location to drop a new skin.
Make sure you're not dumping the skin into your steam's il2 folder.. It must be the one in "My Documents".

Perhaps if your vid settings aren't maxed, you won't be able to use the "ingame weathering"? The weathering slider works for me, but I've only tried it with the Bf109. However, the colour selection and the serial number does not work/appear in game for me.

yes, i put it in the right folder. that part is easy. was i not clear about the problem? its all the bloody drop down menus in game. hierarchy, regiment, squadron, callsign, etc, etc. etc....

this has got to be easier! it seems all you fellows dont have such a hard time. i spent 7 f-ing hours trying to get this to work yest3erday. im quite pissed.

macphail · #6 03-09-2012, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JG26_EZ

Macphail..

What U505 has told you is correct, regarding the location to drop a new skin.
Make sure you're not dumping the skin into your steam's il2 folder.. It must be the one in "My Documents".

Perhaps if your vid settings aren't maxed, you won't be able to use the "ingame weathering"? The weathering slider works for me, but I've only tried it with the Bf109. However, the colour selection and the serial number does not work/appear in game for me.

wait, what???? my documents??? that's on c:. my game is installed on another drive. Q: to be exact. i was putting the files in the installed directory....on Q:

i'm quite certain i have all the video settings maxed out. brand new vid card does not seem to break a sweat playing this game. i just got a gtx560 with 1gb. works great. i'll have another go at this when i get back from work. thanks for all the input guys.

edit. i can now choose the added skin, but it does not save the changes, it does not show up in game, and the weathering also does not show up. very frustrating. i can move the sliders up, and see the exhaust streaks, paint chipping etc, but then i go to play, and its the same un-weathered stock paint scheme. i still dont quite get it. all video setting appear to be maxed out, but i see no change. when i go back to look at the settings it has all reverted to original settings. arg!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

JG26_EZ · #7 03-10-2012, 01:20 AM

Maybe it's just another ( of many) bugs that still exist. You said your game ran good on your system.. You're one of the lucky ones... With mine, I have different issues including the dreaded screen freeze or ctd.

You're most likely just going to have to bite your tongue until this, (or) / next patch fixes yours/my/ everyone else's issues.

U505 · #8 03-10-2012, 06:18 AM

wait, what???? my documents??? that's on c:. my game is installed on another drive. Q: to be exact. i was putting the files in the installed directory....on Q:

I gave you at least a part of the solution.You have only to read with attention.

checkmysix · #9 03-10-2012, 10:21 AM

O.K Guys
Try putting Skins in BOTH the Game Root Directory and 1C SoftClub.

ie
C:\Users\your name\Documents\1C SoftClub\il-2 sturmovik cliffs of dover\PaintSchemes\Skins\

AND

C:\Programes Files\Steam\Steam Apps\common\il-2 sturmovik cliffs of dover\PaintSchemes\Skins\

Also make sure you are saving as .JPG @ 2048x2048 and Flatten\ Merge ALL
Layers with Quality set to 100%.
This works for Me.
Cheers
Keith

checkmysix · #10 03-17-2012, 03:43 AM

Hi Macphail
O.K the game is by default put into Steam/SteamApps/common in the Programes
folder in C:
And the 1cSoftClub in your Documents Folder also in C:
So no Probs.
BUT you have your game in a Seperate Drive Q: and 1cSoftClub in your Documents folder in C: which is where the problem lies.
So all you need to do is Copy your 1cSoftClub folder go to your Q: Drive and create a New folder called for example IL2 CLOD Now paste 1cSoftClub folder into IL2 CLOD then Copy your il2 sturmovik cliffs of dover folder in to it.
then add your skin into the corresponding PaintSchemes /Skins folder of BOTH.
Should look like this:
Q:/IL2 CLOD/
1cSoftClub/PaintSchemes/Skins/109-E4/......
il2 sturmovik cliffs of dover /PaintSchemes/Skins/109-E4/......
Now create a shortcut for your Launcher on your desktop for this location.

Remember that you MUST also retain existing folders in C: as the game needs Steam to Run
I also run Game from a seperate External HDD and these settings work fine .
Hope this Helps
Regards
Keith