SLAM-v1.2.1

What's Changed

• Dev gui to main by @halfmanbear in #8

Fixed in-app updates

Full Changelog: v1.2.0...v1.2.1

SLAM-v1.2.0 [GUI]

What's Changed

• New GUI interface by @halfmanbear in #3

Full Changelog: v1.1.3...v1.2.0

SLAM-v1.1.3

Full Changelog: v1.1.2...v1.1.3

SLAM v-1.1.2

Release Notes

Bug Fixes

• Install.bat & create-shortcut.ps1: Resolved an issue where the installer failed to create a shortcut if the SLAM directory path contained spaces. The path handling in the PowerShell script & bat file has been updated to properly escape spaces, ensuring that shortcuts are created successfully in such cases.

SLAM v-1.1.1

• Fixed bugs in v1.1

SLAM v1.1

• Fixes for long path names + unique path symbols and double extensions.
• Fixes for high HDD activity.

SLAM Initial Release

This is the first official release of SLAM (SymLink Advanced Modding) for DCS. This release includes the core functionality for managing symbolic links and backups for your DCS mods.

Installation

1. Download the Release ZIP: Click on the download link for SLAM-v1.0.zip below.

2. Extract the ZIP: Extract the SLAM folder to your desired Mod Files location.

3. Configure DCS Install Location:
   Open \SLAM\config.txt and edit CoreGameDirectory= and SavedGamesDirectory= paths if needed. The default is 'Release'.

4. Add Mod Folders:
   Add mod folders and files to \SLAM\Games\DCS\Core Mods\ and \SLAM\Games\DCS\Saved Games Mods\ as needed.

5. Run the Setup:

   • Note: If a blue SmartScreen warning appears click More info then Run anyway
   • For Windows: Double-click install.bat to create the SLAM desktop shortcut.
   • Use the desktop shortcut to launch SLAM with the necessary permissions.

Using SLAM

1. Run SLAM: Use the desktop shortcut created during the installation to run SLAM.

2. Select Game: Choose DCS.

3. Select Mod Destination: Select either Core Mods or Saved Game Mods.

4. View Your Mods: You will now see all mods located in the respective Core Mods or Saved Game Mods folders.

5. Manage Mods: Select a mod to toggle installation or uninstallation. Enabled mods will be marked with an * and displayed in green.

6. Original Game File Backups: Original game file backups are automatically stored in \SLAM\Games\DCS\Backup by default. Note: Some mods may not replace original game files, so no Backup folder will be created.

Thank you for using SLAM! If you encounter any issues or have feedback, please visit our GitHub Issues page.

Changelog

• Initial release with core features for mod management and backup functionality.