VAICOM PRO for DCS World
On 31 OCT 2022 Hollywood_315 open sourced his awesome AI communications software for DCS Word. VAICOMPRO has been the launch pad for VR flyers in DCS to create a immersive environment free from the constraints of keyboard or mouse-controlled radio menus.
A group of community members have patched his work to make it compatible with DCS 2.8.XXXXX and later. This is a standalone installer that will replace your previous version of VAICOMPRO. It will not work with DCS 2.7.XXXXX or erlier.
We have tested this version and have not noticed any behaviors that were not present in the previous version. That said, there may be issues. Please use the issues register here on GitHub to report them.
We now have VAICOMPRO Community Edition running well with DCS 2.8 and are looking where we can take it going forward with lots of new modules coming to DCS World.
VAICOMPRO Community is 100% free and includes all modules (Chatter, AIRIO, Kneeboard, Realistic ATC) that were available with the last paid release.
Please backup your previous installation and backup your current .vap profile from Voice Attack so you can move it across, this will save you a lot of work as it is compatible with this version. Use of this software is at your risk, we accept no liability for stuffing up your Voice Attack installation, DCS World installation, Windows installation, or any other action.
The VAICOMPRO Community Team
VAICOMPRO Community 2.8.1.0 is not designed to be backwards compatible with DCS 2.7.X If you wish to continue using VAICOMPRO for DCS 2.7, please use Hollywood_315's final release and not VAICOMPRO Community.
VAICOMPRO Community Edition will not pass the Integrity Check on Multiplayer Servers that require Pure Client Scripts. This is because VAICOMPRO adds lines to some of DCS World's core LUA files to enable it to function. Multiplayer Server administrators must enable Pure Client Scripts as an option as it is off by default. Very few Servers require Pure Client Scripts. This is something that only ED can change.
DiCE: DCS Integrated Countermeasure Editor creates many functionality issues with VAICOMPRO Community, and it is recommended this be uninstalled before using VAICOMPRO Community.
Flashing Comms Menu after DCS World update is a known issue and can be resolved with a lua reset, closing DCS and voiceAttack then launching VoiceAttack again prior to launching DCS to generate DCS side files.
NOTE: If this is a new VAICOMPRO installation, you should follow the install instructions in the VAICOMPRO manual found in the VAICOMPRO/Documentation folder.
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Backup your current VAICOMPRO folder found in your VoiceAttack/Apps folder.
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Backup your current VoiceAttack profile by clicking "More Profile Actions" (button right of the edit in VoiceAttack) and exporting your profile to a known location.
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Uninstall or Delete the VAICOMPRO folder in your VoiceAttack/Apps folder (If you used the MSI Installer, you will need to uninstall).
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Launch VoiceAttack and exit VoiceAttack.
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Run the MSI installer and follow the instructions or for manual install Unzip the contents of the zip file and move the VAICOMPRO folder into your VoiceAttack/Apps folder.
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Launch VoiceAttack and exit VoiceAttack. This generates the necessary file structure within the VAICOMPRO folder. If using the msi installer, drag the AIRIO and CHATTER dll files to the VAICOMPRO/Extensions folder.
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If you wish to restore your VAICOM settings, copy your backed up Config folder to your new VAICOMPRO folder in VoiceAttack/Apps. Your profile should remain in VoiceAttack as it is stored in the VoiceAttack.dat file. If your profile somehow gets changed, import your backed up profile.
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Launch VoiceAttack and launch the VAICOM config menu (L CTRL+L ALT+C) and open the “Config” tab. If this does not work, check your VoiceAttack profile and ensure the command "Configuration" exists and is enabled with the proper shortcut.
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Check that your path Settings and sliders are as desired to match your version of DCS.
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Restart VoiceAttack and check the log that comes up, to make sure it finds your DCS 2.8 installation.
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As always, please update your VoiceAttack Profile and your VAICOMPRO keyword commands using the Editor tab in the VAICOMPRO configuration window. Instructions on how to do this can be found in the manual.
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Join our Discord at https://discord.gg/7c22BHNSCS if you have any questions or issues with the install.
VAICOMPRO Community Edition V2.8.1.0
- Added Mirage F1
- Added MB-339 (WIP- it is detected but not complete)
- Added KA-50 Black Shark 3
- Added Interactive Kneeboard now gets disabled when slider is in the DM/OFF position
- Added the option to use other than system language via the VoiceAttack settings page
- Fixed error in Export script
- Fixed the issue with too many modules causing undesired behaviour
- Improved detection method of DCS installations (custom path overide)
- Improved Hot Mic switch in cockpit to not interfere with Hot Mic in config selection
- Improved Hot Mic in config is changeable again (and gets saved/loaded correctly)
- Changed license text on msi installation
- Changed GUI labels to Community Edition.
- Changed all versions to 2.8.1.0
- Changed all relevant VAICOM PRO texts to VAICOM PRO Community Edition
- Removed old licenses from GUI.
- Removed AIRIO.vap, renamed VAICOM.vap back
- Updated the manual to the community edition
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