WDP-AFC AND FC V1.3+
INSTALLATION PROCEDURES
(Updated May 17, 2001)

The main objective of the WDP-AFC is to have a set of files created using a set of standards designed to keep all aspects of the improvements that have been implemented within the following primary goals; game balance, playability, realism, and accuracy. All units and weapons in the WDP-AFC were updated or designed using these standards. This is done so players can install the WDP-AFC files and know that these files were tested as a single package and not as a mixed bag of projects thrown together in the hopes that nothing breaks. This way you know that if you play against another player or if you design scenarios using these files that what you play or design should work as it was designed to. Thousands of hours have been poured into this project for one major goal, your enjoyment of modern naval combat. Thank you for your time and please enjoy what has been accomplished so far as there is much more on the way!

Installation Procedures:

• If you are installing the WDP-AFC and FC V1.3+ files for the first time I would recommend you start with a clean install of Fleet Command. Determine which FC version you have by right clicking the FleetCommand.exe file in your Fleet Command main directory and then click properties and then click version. If you have V1.1 then DO NOT USE the V1.2 patch. If you have V1.0 then install the V1.2 patch. (Note: V1.2 always reads as V1.1 when you check the properties of the FleetCommand.exe file.) Make sure to run a scenario in the game one quick time to make sure the files work and to allow the game to initialize an INI file.
  
  
• Install the V1.3+ patch by unzipping the patch zip file into your Fleet Command directory which in turn will replace the FleetCommand.exe file and a FCtext.dll file. If you right click on the FleetCommand.exe file as mentioned in step 1 you should have a version of 1.3+.
  
  
• Erase all files in the database and doctrines  subdirectories of Fleet Command. The original scenarios that came with Fleet Command can also be erased as they will not work with the WDP-AFC files. You can download updated scenarios that include revised original canned scenarios and new scnenarios designed by players and our staff from the WDP-AFC Scenarios download section. Open your FleetCommand.ini file that is located in the Fleet Command directory with a text editor and write down your [Graphics], [Sound], and [Multiplayer] settings.
  
  
• Download the latest WDP-AFC executable automatic installation file. Double click on this file to begin the installation of the primary files for the WDP-AFC. The installer will automatically find your FC directory. When the install program gets to the "Install WDP-AFC Graphics" window, simply press the "INSTALL GRAPHICS" button. This will run the graphics install file to update your FC graphics. If you choose not to run this file, then you will need to run the "WDP-AFC.bat" file in your "\Graphics" subfolder prior to playing the game in order for the WDP-AFC to function properly.
  
  
• The WDP-AFC auto-installer will automatically set the proper parameters in the FleetCommand.ini file, shown below, for the files to work correctly with the game. It is imperative that you do not change these settings, with exception to the ones marked optional, at anytime otherwise the WDP-AFC files will not work correctly. The list below is meant to allow you to see what the proper settings are for using the WDP-AFC files.  Open up the now updated FleetCommand.ini file and make any needed changes to the [Graphics], [Sound], and [Multiplayer] settings that are appropriate to your specifications.
  
  

  [Cheats] .QuickAircraftLaunch  Yes   (Optional) .SubComms  Yes .ReplenishStations  Yes .SetEMCON  Yes   (Optional) .SurfAutoEngageAir  No .AirAutoEngageAir  No .SurfAutoIDAir  No .NoColdCat  Yes .SubCommsAlways  Yes .SpeedOrdersPersist  Yes .NoAircraftInterceptSpd  No .ForceWeaponShutdown  Yes .ShowAllSensors  Yes   (Optional) .SalvoLimit  8 .SalvoSpecifiedWeapon Yes .DoctrineDebugOn  No .DoCollisions No .SlowForSolns 0/1/2  (Optional) .SlowForLaunch 0/1/2  (Optional)

  [WDP] .AirFuelHeavy  No .SalvoWarheadMethod  No .SalvoPointIncrement  250 .SalvoMissilesPerPointIncrement  2 .MissileReattackDBFlag Yes .FCRadarContactCreation  No .ShowSensorCircles  Yes  (Optional) .GuidedWeaponSensorDBFlag  Yes .EnforceLocalContactFiring  Yes .MinMissileFiringRng  2000 .MinTorpedoFiringRng  2000 .MinHeloAttackRng  2000 .MinAirAttackRng  2000 .EnableEngageDoctrine  Yes .FiringAltExcess  250 .RefuelFlowRate  250 .AllowAAMTargeting  Yes .ESMPercentMethod No

NOTE: The following settings; SlowForSolns and SlowForLaunch; are triggers for either reducing game speed and/or pausing the game when new contacts are reported and/or when aircraft or weapons launch. 

0  No Action 
1  1x Game Speed
2  Pause and 1x Game Speed

WARNING: You must download the scenarios listed on the WDP-AFC site which include some of  the original canned scenarios that have been updated to work with the WDP-AFC and custom scenarios that have been designed by other players. The original canned scenarios and the campaigns will not work with the WDP-AFC.

WARNING: This project is a total update which is tested and designed as a complete package. Every aspect of the WDP-AFC files have been designed to work together. This includes the doctrines, the graphics, and the database files. Altering these files by editing them or using other add-ons may cause detrimental effects with or without your knowledge when playing Fleet Command while using the WDP-AFC files. No technical support will be given for any altered versions of the WDP-AFC files.-AFC files.

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