AF_40mm_GM (Type4) Missing

[_486_Col_Wolf]

Was flying Ramis Hornchurch squadron mission today and suddenly got the message "AF_40mm_GM (Type4) isn't found in the object data base" I installed his "AF_40MM_GM" some time ago and have flown these missions before without incident. But now all of a sudden it's missing. I tried reinstalling it, copying and replacing the existing files but no joy...any ideas?

[Rami]

486_Col_wolf,

If you already nstalled the object, then no...except...did you remember to delete the .cdp files and filelist.dat files, then allow them to regenerate before trying again?

[_486_Col_Wolf]

yes, deleted CDP, filelist.dat and temp gauges before retry.

[bearcat241]

The database index files for all scenery and weapons bgl's are located in the root directory in these names:

AIRWAY_INDEX
ICAO_INDEX
INDEX_FILE
LAT_INDEX
STR_INDEX
WAYPOINT_INDEX

Delete them all and the sim will rebuild them and reset all filelist.dat's as well. Hopefully the "missing" item will be included in this more comprehensive restoration.

[_486_Col_Wolf]

OK will give that a try.

[_486_Col_Wolf]

OK, that didn't work. However, I retraced my steps and realized the last thing I changed was adding the Horton Fighter to my AC. Removed that and viola, everything works. I ran the patch to allow more than 100 AC some time ago so I'm not sure if that's the problem. Anyway, everything seems OK again, thanks for the help guys!

[bearcat241]

...However, I retraced my steps and realized the last thing I changed was adding the Horton Fighter to my AC. Removed that and viola, everything works. I ran the patch to allow more than 100 AC some time ago so I'm not sure if that's the problem...

Hmmm...normally aircraft addons don't adversely affect unrelated infrastructure from registering in the DB. However, if you installed that patchy thing, anything can happen ~ LOL

I have personally avoided that patch over the years after heeding the caveats of the author. The takeaways just weren't worth the benefits of the installation IMHO.

[_486_Col_Wolf]

There is another issue that may be related to this patch. When additional A/C are added it messes with your mission files. Player A/C remain the same in the briefing however, when viewed in Advanced info the player plane and other planes and added infrastruture are listed as something else, but return to normal when the mission is run.

[bearcat241]

More to my point...like a box of chocolates