PTO-RS Uploaded

[sixstrings5859]

I've uploaded the all-in-one PTO-RS file to mediafire. Here it is.

http://www.mediafire.com/file/1cbj54opnbbzqrh/All_In_One_Pack_Download_This_Instead_Of_The_Files _Below_.7z/file

Hope this helps. Please make this a sticky. Regards,Scott



edit: updated to the complete package d/l link by moderator

[prestone]

Cheers! Thanks Again :)

[popsaka]

Thanx Scott... :encouragement:
BTW, did you get your PTO running? Oh, and is this download all inclusive (hot fixes etc.) ?
cheers

[sixstrings5859]

Yes,PTO-RS runs fine for me. It's the all in one file. Includes everything.

[sixstrings5859]

There is one file left out. A special update Beaufort package . Here it is. http://www.mediafire.com/file/akbf17oxabyry8a/CFS3_PTO_Rising_Sun_Special_Update_Beaufort_Packag e_Install_Pack.zip This should be it that i know of. Regards,Scott

[sixstrings5859]

You MUST follow instructions given in the sticky for ETO and PTO-RS to get them to function properly . I followed instructions and have had no problems with either one. I run Win7 64bit. Regards,Scott

[prestone]

I've uploaded the all-in-one PTO-RS file to mediafire. Here it is. http://www.mediafire.com/file/sgo3s4ja1gt7b5a/CFS3_PTO_Rising_Sun_All_In_One_Pack.7z Hope this helps. Please make this a sticky. Regards,Scott

Upon installation and following the instructions word for word I come across a missing file,
CFS3_PTO_Rising_Sun_Rev-Beta-1.0-Installer_part-7.exe is missing. It is the main file with the aircraft, weapons, pylons, guns, spawns, global layer files, and create the desktop shortcuts.

[sixstrings5859]

You are correct prestone. Did not know file was missing. re-uploaded to media fire all the correct files . Don't know why part 7 was missing. Old link is now dead. Here's a link for all the needed files in a all in one download. Sorry for any problems as i'm new to this. http://www.mediafire.com/file/1cbj54opnbbzqrh/All_In_One_Pack_Download_This_Instead_Of_The_Files _Below_.7z/file Regards, Scott



edit: the link in post#1 has been updated too

[prestone]

Cheers! downloading it right now.

[Daiwilletti]

If anyone develops problems with the Rising Sun bat files, I have a set taking an alternative approach, uploaded here at SOH.

[ElsnerMarkus]

What is the status here, I last missed the PH ships in 2012, if we have models for them at all in CFS 3....

[TheBookie]

What is the status here, I last missed the PH ships in 2012, if we have models for them at all in CFS 3....

They are included in the Rising Sun install,the ships were all repainted by Talon.

[Longinthetooth70]

Hi all - first time posting so hopefully I've got this right.

I was having a lot of trouble with the PTO-RS all-in-one installation. I tried maybe 6 times on 3 different windows 10 machines, one is running WIN10PRO x64, the other two are both WIN10HOME x64 but without any success on any of them. I was positive that I was following the instructions to the letter, but every time I tried to perform the initial start after installation of part 7, I'd get a really brief spinning wheel to indicate that windows was thinking about it, then nothing - no splash screen, nothing in the task manager. Every time.

I managed to fix it by following the guide up to part 7, performing the MultiCFS3 step, then before doing anything else, I copied my CFS3config.exe and CFS3.exe from my vanilla install into my PTO RS install, overwriting the files in the PTO RS folder. Then I ran CFS3config.exe in the PTO folder and exited CFS3config from the file menu; and checked that the compatibility settings in the CFS3.exe were WINXP SP3 and run as administrator. This time, when I double clicked the CFS3.exe in the PTO-RS folder it all worked! Splash screen, intro video and on into the game. Had a quick fly about then followed the remaining instructions to finish and configure the Theater Selecter. All working perfectly.

So, for me it was just copying over the CFS3config.exe and CFS3.exe from my vanilla install that fixed my problem.

I hope that helps somebody else out. Thanks to all for the guidance thus far.

[sixstrings5859]

Thanks for sharing the info. Just about to do a complete re-install and this may help out. Regards,Scott

[billsponge]

Just downloaded PTO and installed it and I'm having a strange problem that I'm wondering if someone can help me with. I can travel to any theater but every time my settings disappear. Screen resolution, button assignments, realism options etc. I have Windows 7 and it keeps creating a second folder in my c: documents and settings/bill/application data/Microsoft...
It also doubles up in the folder in C: documents and settings/bill/appdata/roaming/Microsoft/...
Any ideas?
Thanks ahead of time!

Billsponge

[billsponge]

Never mind. I figured it out 🙂Great expansion! Kudos to all who designed and organized this.

[sixstrings5859]

Glad you found the problem. Sorry you had to fix it by yourself. About to re-install it myself after a long time. Glad you are enjoying it ! Regards,Scott

[billsponge]

It was my fault. Not paying attention. Had C: docs and settings directory path wrong.
These expansions are like a whole new game! :victorious:

[Gordywill]

Just downloading this Scott. Muchios Gracias to all concerned in it's creation. Keep you posted on any hiccups/solutions etc, should it be required. Gordy :)

[sixstrings5859]

I used a PDF file for instructions on how to install and it went easy . I'm using win10 and no problems so far.

[shadow9216]

I installed RS-PTO via the all in one download, followed the instructions to the letter, but couldn't get the executable to launch; I replaced it with the one from my main CFS3 install and it worked perfectly! I'm running Win11 and don't know if that's the problem (it causes all my other problems), but the game didn't install the 5 shortcuts on my desktop. I tried changing the theater using the RS theater selector bat file in the directory, and although it allowed me to select a theater, the game CTD'd on launch (it displayed the Pearl Harbor loading screen before crashing). I also installed this on an identical laptop (my teen and I want to fly together online so I was doing dual installs), and his laptop had the same issue- except the bat file displayed several errors and then a popup announced it couldn't find CFS3.exe I re-installed the CFS3.exe from the RS install but that didn't help. I'm at a loss as to the problem and how to solve it, but I'm happy we can actually fly together in Hellcats (he's been a fan ever since he first watched them on 'Dogfights'. We flew BoB missions via GameRanger in 2020 when everyone was home, so we're going to do the same thing in the PTO. Any advice is most welcome, and sincere thanks to the folks who knocked this together!

[mongoose]

Other installs working? Installing in \Program Files (x86) or direct into C:\? Running with Windows XP SP3 compatibility?

[FireStorm II]

Just a thought, did you miss modifying the 'Rising_Sun_Theater_Selector' batch file in the main folder?

It has to reflect where your AppData file is (7 times). Example:
"C:\Users\USERNAME\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\CFS3 PTO Rising Sun________"

[shadow9216]

Thanks for the replies! (And apologies for not being able to figure out how to do line breaks :( ) Mongoose- it's in C:/Program Files (not x86) and my main CFS3 runs fine. So does RS, I used the mission builder and created/flew two missions last night. Everything checks out, except I can't change to any other theater. Firestorm- yes, the theater batch file has been edited with the copied address from the app data folder. When I installed the game, it continually prompted me for Admin permission (that's how my laptop is set up)- is it possible that the game isn't looking in my personal profile but in an admin profile for the directory calls? Thank you both for you help- it's great to see the community still active when so many others have faded away.

[sixstrings5859]

The install SHOULD be in your Program Files(X86) folder ,or elsewhere-(another separate HD). Never in your main program files folder, (may cause severe problems). You should right click on your CFS3 .exe file in the main PTO-RS sim folder and select properties. Then you should set to administration privileges to all privilages, in users ,in the security settings. Then you shouldn't have any more problems. Hope this helps. Let us know if not. Regards,Scott

[shadow9216]

I moved it to the (x86) directory and tried again, with no success. As before, the game CTDs as it loads the Pearl Harbor screen, and I have to go back into the theater selector and choose #2 to get the game to load. However, this time it provided several errors (I tried to attach a screenshot but it seems I can't do that).
In the batch window, it displayed-
The system cannot find the file specified. (Multiple repetitions)
2midway_selector.bat is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program, or batch file
There's also a windows popup which states 'Windows cannot find 'cfs3.exe'. Make sure you typed the name correctly, the try again.'

[mongoose]

The install SHOULD be in your Program Files(X86) folder ,or elsewhere-(another separate HD). Never in your main program files folder, (may cause severe problems). You should right click on your CFS3 .exe file in the main PTO-RS sim folder and select properties. Then you should set to administration privileges to all privilages, in users ,in the security settings. Then you shouldn't have any more problems. Hope this helps. Let us know if not. Regards,Scott



With win 10 at least I NEVER have anything but stock in the Program Files(X86) folder. It has been standing advice that with win 10 at least, the main C:\ place is best, and that is where all my installs are; or in a D:\

My only other advice is to uninstall, download again, and try again. Make sure comparability is WinXPSP3.

[Daiwilletti]

Hi Shadow 9216,
quite a few people have trouble setting up their bat files reliably for PTO-RS. I went so far as to rewrite and upload a set of bat files for increased reliability. It is found here in the SOH Warbirds library if you want to give it a try www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=165&id=23187.

As far as directory locations for CFS3 installs go, I put all of my installs on a D drive, separate from the windows OS. This is really a hangover from the days when computers used to slow down with all the internal traffic when games were located on the same drive as the OS. In these days of increased speed and solid state drives, location of the installs may not have such a noticeable performance gain. There may be some benefit from not locating old games like CFS3 in the Program Files folders. Certainly my installs all run fine on a completely separate drive.

[shadow9216]

Thanks, I'll try it and let you know how it works!

[westview]

Are there any updates available for the global layer for RS, specifically the Sino1937 Theatre?

[sixstrings5859]

Not that i know of. Wish more work would be done to "finish" it. One of my favorite expansions ! Regards,Scott

[Murray]

Hi, I am uploading PTO all has gone as planned up to updating of the Rising_Sun_Theatre_Selector.bat. I am logged in as an administrator, I have confirmed that the read only is unchecked however whatever I do after opening in notepad and making the amendments I get the box , 'you do not jave permission to open this file when I try to save after making the amendments. I recall doing the same with the ETO Expansion but didn't have any problems with that one.
I would appreciate any ideas.

[Murray]

Hi all, sorry , new to forum and found second page and Daiwilletti's upload, may fix my issues...here's hoping

[Murray]

OK so far all seems to be good with the selectors, one issue remains, the CFS3.exe which came with the upload does not seem to function, yet is I drop the CFS3.exe from the original program, the sim loads and I can use the Quick Combat part anyway. I note the proper PTO exe file is larger than the one from the Vanilla copy of CFS3, is this an issue? Is there something I can do with the PTO exe file to make it load? The directory the PTO exe file points to is correct in properties

[sixstrings5859]

Sent you a PM . Regards,Scott

[Unicorngirl]

Installed perfectly but there is no campaign choices in the menu , just a solomons placeholder, are those downloaded elsewhere and need to be installed?

[Daiwilletti]

Installed perfectly but there is no campaign choices in the menu , just a solomons placeholder, are those downloaded elsewhere and need to be installed?

Campaigns not really catered for in RS. I've recently written an overwrite package to allow campaign play in PTO Solomons. It required a whole lot of extra files. Available here at SOH Warbirds Library.

[Unicorngirl]

Campaigns not really catered for in RS. I've recently written an overwrite package to allow campaign play in PTO Solomons. It required a whole lot of extra files. Available here at SOH Warbirds Library.

Ya I have solomons, I got confused tinking RS had campaigns in other parts of the pacific.

[Daiwilletti]

Ya I have solomons, I got confused tinking RS had campaigns in other parts of the pacific.
You may have Solomons, but have you set up the stand-alone campaign overlay version?

[Unicorngirl]

Yes that one works fine, I had just thought RS had its own campaigns, I have since deleted RS and am only using the solomons version now. Are there any other campaigns for it?

[sixstrings5859]

PTO Rising Sun is still fun, even though not finished, it serves a special function for more Theaters in the Pacific. A lot of cool aircraft available and more. Don't give up on PTO-RS unless you need the HD space. I play them all all ,and all are very enjoyable. ETO,MAW,MAW1943,PTO-RS,PTO-Solomons,BoB Mk1,Korea,CFS3-V3 are all fun and bring variety to the sim.

[Daiwilletti]

Yes that one works fine, I had just thought RS had its own campaigns, I have since deleted RS and am only using the solomons version now. Are there any other campaigns for it?

The whole package is a proof-of concept exercise. I only set up a campaign where you can fly for US_Navy, USA, Japan_IJN and Japan_AAF. I've become pretty familiar with writing campaigns over the years, so doing different/new ones is not a daunting prospect. The nek.xml file in the campaigns folder provides the list of available nations that could be written into a campaign (eg. US_Marines). I've found that it is tricky to successfully add production centers and invasion areas so the existing campaign is a bit limited in that respect. Sometimes it would be nice to have different default spawning nationalities (currently US_Navy and Japan_IJN because of all the ships) but to do that you need to prepare other country.xml files to swap in and out. The order of the nationalities in the country.xml file determines which are the default air and ship spawning nationalities. In campaigns, facilities are not restricted in that way, and on a frontline you will find the full variety of nationalities forming bunkers, artillery, dug-in-tanks, etc.

So a long-winded way of saying I need to do a bit of feffing about before preparing other campaigns.