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Make sure to enable the AI scenario for the corresponding carrier (e.g. nimitz_demo if the model is the Nimitz). | Make sure to enable the AI scenario for the corresponding carrier (e.g. nimitz_demo if the model is the Nimitz). | ||
==== From the Launcher==== | |||
The easiest way to configure your FlightGear session for an MP carrier is to use the Launcher like in the picture (the model is the Vinson and the callsign is OPFOR21 in the example). [[File:MP carrier settings in launcher.png|thumb|In the "Settings" tab under "Additional Settings" provide the necessary command-line arguments]] | The easiest way to configure your FlightGear session for an MP carrier is to use the Launcher like in the picture (the model is the Vinson and the callsign is OPFOR21 in the example). [[File:MP carrier settings in launcher.png|thumb|In the "Settings" tab under "Additional Settings" provide the necessary command-line arguments]] | ||
==== From the Command Line==== | |||
It is also possible to select MP carrier players from the command line using the following --prop: argument (change "nimitz" in 2 places to the carrier actually in use): | It is also possible to select MP carrier players from the command line using the following --prop: argument (change "nimitz" in 2 places to the carrier actually in use): | ||
% fgfs --ai-scenario=nimitz_demo --prop:/sim/mp-carriers/nimitz-callsign=<callsign of the player commanding mp-nimitz> --multiplay=..... | % fgfs --ai-scenario=nimitz_demo --prop:/sim/mp-carriers/nimitz-callsign=<callsign of the player commanding mp-nimitz> --multiplay=..... | ||
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There is no need that the callsign reflects the TACAN setting - it is just a possible pattern do make it easier for others to use. | There is no need that the callsign reflects the TACAN setting - it is just a possible pattern do make it easier for others to use. | ||
==== Within the Session ==== | |||
An alternative way to enable MP control of a carrier when on the multiplayer network use the MP carrier dialog available from Multiplayer->"MPCarrier selection" to select which MP carrier players you wish to see. | An alternative way to enable MP control of a carrier when on the multiplayer network use the MP carrier dialog available from Multiplayer->"MPCarrier selection" to select which MP carrier players you wish to see. A pre-requisite is that you already have the parameters set-up as per above. | ||
[[File:MPCarrier-dialog.png|thumb|center|The MPCarrier selection dialog. The user 'Nimitz' is currently selected as the controller of the carrier Nimitz.]] | [[File:MPCarrier-dialog.png|thumb|center|The MPCarrier selection dialog. The user 'Nimitz' is currently selected as the controller of the carrier Nimitz.]] | ||