DCS for MSFS

MSFS

• Unzip the zip file to a folder of your choice
• FIRST start MSFS, span mid air 1000-5000 ft MSL with a similar aircraft that you fly in DCS. But it can also be a totally different aircraft, as it's flight physics are disabled in MSFS.
• When MSFS is running, start DCS_MSFS_CONNECT.exe
• Firewall may ask for permission, as this is a server accepting DCS network data you need to allow this

MSFS SETTINGS:

• IMPORTANT: Set MSFS General Options > Camera > HOME COCKPIT MODE > ON. Otherweise the camera will jitter on rolls
• Create a new joystick binding to unset all joystick controls. We dont want joystick controls to interfere with MSFS
• Preferably mute MSFS audio and listen to the sound from DCS

This IP address shown by the .exe needs to be entered in DCS, see below

DCS

• Add the line in the extracted folder /DCS/Export.lua to your DCS/Scripts/Export.lua or copy the file if it doesn't exist
• Copy the entire DCS_For_MSFS folder into DCS/Scripts/DCS_For_MSFS
• If you run DCS on a different machine, it must be connected via Wifi or LAN to the same network. Enter the IP address shown  when running DCS_MSFS_CONNEC .exe  in DCS/Scripts/Dcs_For_Msfs/config.lua. (Unless you run DCS on the same machine - then you would enter 127.0.0.1 in the config.lua)
• If you run DCS on the same machine (not recommended) make sure you set it to LOWEST graphics and resolution. If you have a laptop, set DCS to be rendered with the * INTERNAL graphics card if available.
• With the exe running and already connected to SimConnect, start a DCS mission 1000-5000ft MSL. If you want to save render frames in DCS, go to F10 ingame map this will save about 30-50% CPU and GPU
• Joystick input should be connected to DCS, not MSFS !
• Happy flying