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simulator:path [2019/06/19 10:31] – [Contents of the Installation Folder] jhsimulator:path [2022/07/24 09:33] (current) jh
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-====== Aerofly FS Paths ======+====== Aerofly FS Paths ======
 ===== Installation Folder ===== ===== Installation Folder =====
-The installation path (or installation folder) of the Aerofly FS is usually defined in the Steam settings.+The installation path (or installation folder) of the Aerofly FS is usually defined in the Steam settings.
  
   - Open the Steam software.   - Open the Steam software.
   - Click on the "Library" tap at the top.   - Click on the "Library" tap at the top.
-  - Select the Aerofly FS Flight Simulator from the list in the left column+  - Select the Aerofly FS Flight Simulator from the list in the left column
   - Right click on it and select "Properties"   - Right click on it and select "Properties"
   - Switch to the tap "Local files" in the window that opens   - Switch to the tap "Local files" in the window that opens
   - Click on the button "Browse local files..."   - Click on the button "Browse local files..."
  
-This will open the installation folder of the Aerofly FS in a separate Windows Explorer window.+This will open the installation folder of the Aerofly FS in a separate Windows Explorer window.
  
 ==== Contents of the Installation Folder ==== ==== Contents of the Installation Folder ====
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 ===== User Folder ===== ===== User Folder =====
  
-The user folder of the Aerofly FS is a location on the hard drive that is not touched by any Aerofly FS updates. Here all contents either created by the user or installed as add-ons are located. Per default this folder is created in the user-documents.+The user folder of the Aerofly FS is a location on the hard drive that is not touched by any Aerofly FS updates. Here all contents either created by the user or installed as add-ons are located. Per default this folder is created in the user-documents.
  
 **Windows** **Windows**
  
-A short-cut for this directory is: ''C:\Users\%USERNAME%\Documents\Aerofly FS 2''. Simply paste this path into the path text-box of the Windows Explorer, it should automatically replace ''%USERNAME%'' with the Windows user currently logged in and open the user folder.+A short-cut for this directory is: ''C:\Users\%USERNAME%\Documents\Aerofly FS 4''. Simply paste this path into the path text-box of the Windows Explorer, it should automatically replace ''%USERNAME%'' with the Windows user currently logged in and open the user folder.
  
  
 **MAC** **MAC**
  
-On Mac OS you can find the user folder in your library containers.: ''Macintosh HD⁩/Users⁩/.../Library⁩/Containers⁩/com.aerofly.aerofly-fs-2-mac/⁨Data⁩/⁨Library/Application Support⁩/Aerofly FS 2''+On Mac OS you can find the user folder in your library containers.: ''Macintosh HD⁩/Users⁩/.../Library⁩/Containers⁩/com.aerofly.aerofly-fs-2-mac/⁨Data⁩/⁨Library/Application Support⁩/Aerofly FS 4'' 
 ==== Contents of the User-Folder ==== ==== Contents of the User-Folder ====
  
-The ''Aerofly FS 2'' user folder contains sub-folder for the installation of custom made aircraft (also used for repaint) and scenery, a folder for saved screenshots as well as the personal settings for the simulator (see [[simulator:mcf|config-files]]) as well as the mission progress (flight school) and the [[log|tm.log]].+The ''Aerofly FS 4'' user folder contains sub-folder for the installation of custom made aircraft (also used for repaint) and scenery, a folder for saved screenshots as well as the personal settings for the simulator (see [[simulator:mcf|config-files]]) as well as the mission progress and the [[log|tm.log]].
  
   * [[simulator:mcf|main.mcf - main configuration file]]   * [[simulator:mcf|main.mcf - main configuration file]]
   * [[log|tm.log - program log file]]   * [[log|tm.log - program log file]]
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 ===== Creating Short-Cuts ===== ===== Creating Short-Cuts =====
 +
 > **Recommendation**  > **Recommendation** 
-> When inside the installation or user folder of the Aerofly FS go one directory higher in the Windows Explorer, so that you can see the "Aerofly FS Flight Simulator" or "Aerofly FS 2" folder in the Windows Explorer, then either drag it to the left column of the Windows Explorer to add it into your "Favorites"/"Quick access" or right-click on it and select "Send to" -> "Desktop (create link)".+> When inside the installation or user folder of the Aerofly FS go one directory higher in the Windows Explorer, so that you can see the "Aerofly FS Flight Simulator" or "Aerofly FS 4" folder in the Windows Explorer, then either drag it to the left column of the Windows Explorer to add it into your "Favorites"/"Quick access" or right-click on it and select "Send to" -> "Desktop (create link)".
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