Need help to get the VC mod to work!

**idahosurge** · March 10th, 2011, 12:16

In the sticky for Beginners Instructions for X3TC Gigabyte posted a link to a VC mod addon.

Below is a link to the thread for the VC mod over at Egosoft.
http://forum.egosoft.com/viewtopic.p...er=asc&start=0

I can not get the mod to work, I posted the below over at Egosoft on the thread for the VC mod, but have not gotten any help. Does anyone know what I am doing wrong or how to get the VC's to show up?

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For starters I am new to X3TC and know nothing about modding.

I downloaded PSCO1 CockpitMod v1.30 from the first page of this thread.

I created a mods folder and then unzipped v.130 in the mods folder, but when I start X3TC I do not have any VC's.

Here is my folder
X3 Terran Conflict\mods\Xtented_v1.30_PSCO1_CockpitMod_v.130 rc and in this folder I have two files, 16.cat and 16.dat

What do I need to do in order to see VC's?

By the way I am flying the default Humble Merchant Mercury
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**Lionheart** · March 11th, 2011, 00:13

Mike will probably be able to answer this since he's probably reinstalled X3 about 4 times this year.

All I know is that Cat's go in one specific location, and putting things into the right folder system is totally important. Wrong folder, and it doesnt work.

It is cool to have VC's though. You'll be happy when its working right. Probably missed some basic little step is all.

Maybe try installing it again. 3rd time is a winner.

**GT182** · March 12th, 2011, 18:35

If I recall correctly.... When I had the cockpit the cockpit mod the CAT and DAT files went in the Main folder. They were numbered the next numerical number after the last CAT and DAT files. If you have CAT 12 and DAT 12 as the last files, you rename to number them to cockpit 13, for both. Keep a written record of what files you number for what you install. It will make it easier to find them if you want to unistall them or need to change anything.

The Mod file will show the Apricot Mapping Service for TC if you decide to install it. The Mod file is only for this type of mod. Same for Xtend mod. These types of mods are a major change for X3 and you will have to start and new game. The game saves for before these are installed will no longer work.

Make sure you use the Plugin Manager for cheat scripts, Free Jump, AMS Salvage scripts and so on.

**GT182** · March 12th, 2011, 18:47

BTW... I see Mike hasn't posted in here since January. Any ideas on what's happened?

I sure hope all is ok with him and/or his computer.

**idahosurge** · March 13th, 2011, 08:04

Thanks for the suggestion Gary, but I get the same results starting with a new game as I do continuing from an existing game. The VC shows up but instead of seeing space outside the VC windows it is like looking at the bulkheads of a ship or something like that.

**GT182** · March 13th, 2011, 17:38

I'm stumped.

Try hitting the 5 key on the number pad. That centers your view forward. If that doesn't work, I've no idea on what's wrong. You might have to wait until Mike shows up for the fix. Sorry I can't help more.

**idahosurge** · March 14th, 2011, 18:14

Over on the Egosoft forum thread for the VC PSCO1 posted update v1.30a for X3TC v3.1 and it now works!

**GT182** · March 15th, 2011, 07:28

Great... never thought of an update for it with the new patch. Glad it's now working for you.

Any chance of posting a screenshot of it installed? I don't have it in but might just do it.

**idahosurge** · March 15th, 2011, 14:05

Attachment 33273

Here you go, this is the default Mercury that the Humble Merchant starts with.

**GT182** · March 15th, 2011, 16:57

Nice... glad you got it working.

I'm flying an Apricot Mapping Service Vidarsaurus. I'm not sure if the cockpits will even work with it. I'll have to try tho and see what happens.

**Lionheart** · March 16th, 2011, 11:24

IdahoSurge,

Glad you got the cockpits running proper. Remember, you can blip between the views of with and without panels view modes via F1 key. This includes a rear shot as well if you are being chased, it comes in handy..

Originally Posted by GT182

BTW... I see Mike hasn't posted in here since January. Any ideas on what's happened?

I sure hope all is ok with him and/or his computer.

He has been pretty busy with biz trips and working on the wifes computer. He plays pranks on his family all the time, they may have done something to him... :S

**GT182** · March 19th, 2011, 15:02

Originally Posted by Lionheart

He has been pretty busy with biz trips and working on the wifes computer. He plays pranks on his family all the time, they may have done something to him... :S

Hmmmm. Then maybe they've been keeping him tied him up when he's home. LOL

**Lionheart** · March 22nd, 2011, 19:08

Originally Posted by GT182

Hmmmm. Then maybe they've been keeping him tied him up when he's home. LOL

um... no.. I think they know he would like that...

***gigabyte*** · March 29th, 2011, 03:09

Hey guys, I have been buried but I am alive and well, having some puter problems but will have them solved shortly I hope. Finally got the wife back on line and now my system is dead, working on the nnetbook is no fun...