Works a treat thanks and was interesting to see how this differred to the in-game JTAC and they both have their strengths I can see. The CTLD script looks like it is fantastic and will be looking at ways to use its functions in my future missions.
A great video, thanks. One question, can the coordinates from the CTLD JTAC be entered directly from the map as per the DCS JTAC? Using the CTLD JTAC I have to pause every time a target is called so I can write down the coordinates.
awesome video, you're the best! how can I do to make the message to say coordinates in seconds instead of decimal minutes? for the hornet i need that due to its early access state i cant change the input.
@@suntsagancientgamer8241 - Thanks Suntsag, just updating a little... CTLD 1.73: Line 5759 should read -- local -LatLngStr = mist.toStringLL(_lat, _lon, 2, true) -- the "2" represents decimal places, or accuracy. The "true" is setting Boolean option to Lat/Lng DMS, if not present, or false, it will report back Lat/Lng DDM . Since we're on the subject, in the time since this was posted has anyone added a function so the JTAC will report enemyUnit height? Thanks...
I've setup a SEAD/Airbase strike mission using MIST/CTLD. I have placed 4 JTACS at various location on the map, however is there some way to get the JTAC to prioritize the Search/Tracking units first? They seem to be targeting the launchers first. Thanks for useful tutorial, Cheers and Beers
Hi Christian, you can remove the smoke at lines 117 & 118 of the CTLD Script by using notepad++ and changing true to false (117 ctld.JTAC smokeOn RED = true or 118 ctld.JTAC smokeOn BLUE = true)
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Thank you very much for this tutorial! Just a question, where can I get the other sounds (Not beacons) for the scripts?
Thx for the utube, got it to work with no issues using a tank as jtac but when using a aircraft jtac in mission it says jtac is missing, what am iam missing out on. Something simple Issue resolved only thing I did was to add jtac1 to the pilot name in the predator options
HI im new to this and have tried the above but i get the following error [string"CTLD.JTACAutoase('Jtac1', 1688)"]:1: attempt to index global "CTLD (a nil value) stack feedback : [c]: [string "CTLD.JTACautolase('jtac1', 1688)"]:1: in main chunk I have the CTLD file in the ame drive as my dcs file ie D drive
thanks for your tutorials they are the clearest I can find however are you assuming that we know how to read the CTLD script ? you wrote ctld.JTACAutolase(etc) did you make that up? or as I assume did you find it some how written in the masses of scripts in the CTLD.lua itself. if so how? is there some kind of appendix or alphabetical order how do you use it . or do you need to know a computer language ? . thanks its probably an unanswerable Question anyway .
The code I I entered into the mission is needed to activate the CTLD JTAC elements. It is included in the the download from GitHub. You must enter this for every JTAC you wish to activate via the CTLD script. You don't need to understand the whole CTLD script just the code triggers for activation. All of this and example missions are provided at the point of download of the script. Cheers.
Just thought I would add a comment based on my findings with having multiple JTAC's in mission. I used 1788, 1888, & 1988 codes for the 3 other JTAC's and when you enter the code against the maverick in game, it does not recognize them. I changed the script values to 1685, 1686, 1687 & 1688 for the JTAC's and the stores page accepts these code values. I am using stable branch version of DCS, therefore not sure if codes higher than 1688 are accepted at this stage (ie./ might be for DCS beta users only). Cheers and beers
Hi, great video. The link to the mission on the ED forum no longer works. Is there a way that you could make the sounds available for download separately?
Im having the same problem: ctld.JTACAutoLase('JTAC1', 1688). I have a unit named jtac and have loaded mist. and ctld lua files. Any ideas what I am doing wrong? My error says something like string "ctld.JTACAutoLase('jtac', 1688)"]:1: attempt to index global 'ctld' (a nil value), how can i get that fixed
@@suntsagancientgamer8241 yes, that part i followed as you did it in your video, but it must be something im doing wrong as I tried your mission and worked really fine, maybe I can pass you my mission and see what´s going on? (If you don´t mind, of course) :)
Hey man, ever had an issue where the scripts load without an issue but the JTAC is always inactive? I replicated your tutorial to the letter but anytime I got to Radios->F10->F2 I get "No active JTACs" It work before for me but now I seem to be hitting a wall. Cheers
Can you do a tutorial how you set up the F10 radio menu? You seem to activate the JTAC from F10 with radio replies. Can you share how you do this please? Cheers!
I've been able to easily follow and replicate every single one of your other videos, but this one I'm totally lost from the start. What does CTLD mean and how is it different from the other JTAC? I don't see CTLD in any of the mission editor menus. What are the 'scripts'? When I try to follow along step by step I can't find any of the referenced files in my DCS install. Why is this method even used, it seems like the most convoluted and time consuming way possible to just do what you were doing in the other videos? I guess my request is for a tutorial video for literally everything in this tutorial video.
The CTLD JTAC is a scripted option for placing multiple JTACs in a mission that are all able to use different laser codes. It is a script mod that is not available within in the sim but can be downloaded here: github.com/ciribob/DCS-CTLD The script is far more versatile than simply having the ability to add JTACs and has many many more options to explore, linked to helo operations etc. This script requires a scripting engine called MIST to function correctly and information for this can be found here: forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=98616 Currently the standard DCS JTAC can only lase using code 1688 which means if you have targets reasonably close to one another and you are using two JTACs to lase, then you may get confliction and laser guided weapons may follow the wrong JTACs laser point. This method also means that you don't have to assign targets to a JTAC as the CTLD version will search for targets close to him/her and designate accordingly. In a Multiplayer environment the CTLD option is a little more versatile. Hope this helps.
Oh, wow. Checked those links and that stuff is way over my head. Sucks you actually have to be a coder to fully utilize the Mission Editor. I wonder why they don't just add those options to the GUI. : ( Thanks for the reply and keep up the great vids!
@@quinncide You don't have to code to use the Mission Editor. There are a lot of simple tutorials on YT that explain setting up a JTAC without using scripts.
Works a treat thanks and was interesting to see how this differred to the in-game JTAC and they both have their strengths I can see. The CTLD script looks like it is fantastic and will be looking at ways to use its functions in my future missions.
How do I download CTLD from the github ?
Yes and then load both MIST and CTLD scripts with triggers in your mission.
Im trying to figure out how to download the CTLD script itself because I dont see any download button on the github link :/@@markstockan6333
A great video, thanks. One question, can the coordinates from the CTLD JTAC be entered directly from the map as per the DCS JTAC? Using the CTLD JTAC I have to pause every time a target is called so I can write down the coordinates.
Thks for the tutorial. The two tutorials about JTAC are great!
Thanks for the video. Is it possible with CTLD to force a JTAC to Lase a building or structure ? Thanks
awesome video, you're the best! how can I do to make the message to say coordinates in seconds instead of decimal minutes? for the hornet i need that due to its early access state i cant change the input.
At line 5605 of the CTLD script (in my version) change the number 3 to 1 for Lat/long DDM or 2 for Lat/Long DMS
@@suntsagancientgamer8241 - Thanks Suntsag, just updating a little... CTLD 1.73:
Line 5759 should read -- local -LatLngStr = mist.toStringLL(_lat, _lon, 2, true) --
the "2" represents decimal places, or accuracy. The "true" is setting Boolean option to Lat/Lng DMS, if not present, or false, it will report back Lat/Lng DDM .
Since we're on the subject, in the time since this was posted has anyone added a function so the JTAC will report enemyUnit height?
Thanks...
I've setup a SEAD/Airbase strike mission using MIST/CTLD. I have placed 4 JTACS at various location on the map, however is there some way to get the JTAC to prioritize the Search/Tracking units first? They seem to be targeting the launchers first. Thanks for useful tutorial, Cheers and Beers
also, how do we get the elevation?
Thank you very much for the tutorial!
Is there any way to remove the smoke on the target? So that there is just the laser on it?
Hi Christian, you can remove the smoke at lines 117 & 118 of the CTLD Script by using notepad++ and changing true to false (117 ctld.JTAC smokeOn RED = true or 118 ctld.JTAC smokeOn BLUE = true)
Thank you very much for this tutorial! Just a question, where can I get the other sounds (Not beacons) for the scripts?
I create my own sound files for the sim.
Hi, nice video, but is there a way to lase a specific target?
Thx for the utube, got it to work with no issues using a tank as jtac but when using a aircraft jtac in mission it says jtac is missing, what am iam missing out on. Something simple
Issue resolved only thing I did was to add jtac1 to the pilot name in the predator options
HI im new to this and have tried the above but i get the following error [string"CTLD.JTACAutoase('Jtac1', 1688)"]:1: attempt to index global "CTLD (a nil value) stack feedback : [c]: [string "CTLD.JTACautolase('jtac1', 1688)"]:1: in main chunk
I have the CTLD file in the ame drive as my dcs file ie D drive
thanks for your tutorials they are the clearest I can find however are you assuming that we know how to read the CTLD script ? you wrote ctld.JTACAutolase(etc) did you make that up? or as I assume did you find it some how written in the masses of scripts in the CTLD.lua itself. if so how? is there some kind of appendix or alphabetical order how do you use it . or do you need to know a computer language ? . thanks its probably an unanswerable Question anyway .
The code I I entered into the mission is needed to activate the CTLD JTAC elements. It is included in the the download from GitHub. You must enter this for every JTAC you wish to activate via the CTLD script. You don't need to understand the whole CTLD script just the code triggers for activation. All of this and example missions are provided at the point of download of the script. Cheers.
@@suntsagancientgamer8241many thanks
Just thought I would add a comment based on my findings with having multiple JTAC's in mission. I used 1788, 1888, & 1988 codes for the 3 other JTAC's and when you enter the code against the maverick in game, it does not recognize them. I changed the script values to 1685, 1686, 1687 & 1688 for the JTAC's and the stores page accepts these code values. I am using stable branch version of DCS, therefore not sure if codes higher than 1688 are accepted at this stage (ie./ might be for DCS beta users only). Cheers and beers
There was a change recently in DCS to match up code values to real world, this in effect limited what the numbers can be. ED made the change.
Doesnt work at all for me, I did everything in the CTLD instructions. Ran the MIST, CTLD and scripts, all I get is "No JTAC Available".
Hi, great video. The link to the mission on the ED forum no longer works. Is there a way that you could make the sounds available for download separately?
Great stuff, mate! where can I get that soundfiles you´re using here?
Sorry noob question but I cant figure out where I need to click on github to download it
Great vid...I wanted to grab the mission but he google link on the DCS forum is broken....thanks
The link is now up and running.
Im having the same problem: ctld.JTACAutoLase('JTAC1', 1688). I have a unit named jtac and have loaded mist. and ctld lua files. Any ideas what I am doing wrong? My error says something like string "ctld.JTACAutoLase('jtac', 1688)"]:1: attempt to index global 'ctld' (a nil value), how can i get that fixed
Your unit name needs to be the same as the scripted element ie JTAC1
@@suntsagancientgamer8241 yes, that part i followed as you did it in your video, but it must be something im doing wrong as I tried your mission and worked really fine, maybe I can pass you my mission and see what´s going on? (If you don´t mind, of course) :)
@@danielcarrion8706 No problem I will take a look for you.
Hey man, ever had an issue where the scripts load without an issue but the JTAC is always inactive? I replicated your tutorial to the letter but anytime I got to Radios->F10->F2 I get "No active JTACs"
It work before for me but now I seem to be hitting a wall. Cheers
Fixed it ; add a timer event of TIME MORE (5) to the JTAC activation so it doesn't spool up before the script is ready ;)
Link is dead :(
Can you do a tutorial how you set up the F10 radio menu? You seem to activate the JTAC from F10 with radio replies. Can you share how you do this please? Cheers!
Hi David H the video in this link shows how to set up the F10 Menu for radio interactions ua-cam.com/video/rf1SeY493cc/v-deo.html cheers.
I've been able to easily follow and replicate every single one of your other videos, but this one I'm totally lost from the start. What does CTLD mean and how is it different from the other JTAC? I don't see CTLD in any of the mission editor menus. What are the 'scripts'? When I try to follow along step by step I can't find any of the referenced files in my DCS install. Why is this method even used, it seems like the most convoluted and time consuming way possible to just do what you were doing in the other videos? I guess my request is for a tutorial video for literally everything in this tutorial video.
The CTLD JTAC is a scripted option for placing multiple JTACs in a mission that are all able to use different laser codes. It is a script mod that is not available within in the sim but can be downloaded here: github.com/ciribob/DCS-CTLD The script is far more versatile than simply having the ability to add JTACs and has many many more options to explore, linked to helo operations etc. This script requires a scripting engine called MIST to function correctly and information for this can be found here: forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=98616
Currently the standard DCS JTAC can only lase using code 1688 which means if you have targets reasonably close to one another and you are using two JTACs to lase, then you may get confliction and laser guided weapons may follow the wrong JTACs laser point. This method also means that you don't have to assign targets to a JTAC as the CTLD version will search for targets close to him/her and designate accordingly. In a Multiplayer environment the CTLD option is a little more versatile. Hope this helps.
Oh, wow. Checked those links and that stuff is way over my head. Sucks you actually have to be a coder to fully utilize the Mission Editor. I wonder why they don't just add those options to the GUI. : (
Thanks for the reply and keep up the great vids!
@@quinncide You don't have to code to use the Mission Editor. There are a lot of simple tutorials on YT that explain setting up a JTAC without using scripts.