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HalfManBear edited this page Sep 30, 2024 · 8 revisions

Welcome to the SLAM wiki


Installation Steps

  1. Download & Install winget from Microsoft: Found here winget

  2. Download the Release Installer (.exe): Found here Releases

  3. Configure SLAM Install Location:

    • Note: If a blue SmartScreen warning appears click More info then Run anyway
    • Install SLAM anywhere on the same SSD as your DCS install
  4. Configure DCS Install Location:

    • After installation, upon the first run of SLAM, it will ask you to locate your DCS World install location and then your DCS Saved Games Location.
  5. Add Mod's to SLAM:

    • Add mod files/folders to \SLAM\Games\DCS\Core Mods\ and \SLAM\Games\DCS\Saved Games Mods\ as needed.

Using SLAM

  1. Run SLAM: Use the desktop shortcut created during the installation to run SLAM.

  2. Select Game: Choose DCS.

  3. Select Mod Destination: Select either Core Mods or Saved Game Mods.

  4. View Your Mods: You will now see all mods located in the respective Core Mods or Saved Game Mods folders.

  5. Manage Mods: Select a mod to toggle installation or uninstallation. Enabled mods will displayed in green.

  6. Original Game File Backups: Original game file backups are automatically stored in \SLAM\Games\DCS\Backup by default. Note: Some mods may not replace original game files, so no Backup folder will be created.

Important: When you update DCS World be sure to disable all Core Mods beforehand & re-enable after the update has completed.


Thank you for using SLAM! If you encounter any issues or have feedback, please visit our GitHub Issues page.

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