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= BI's Tools Drive information = | |||
This tool will create a '''P: | This tool will create a '''P: drive''' on your hard drive using the {{Link|http://www.google.com/search?hl{{=}}en&q{{=}}SUBST&lr{{=}}|SUBST}} command. | ||
It only associates a folder to a virtual drive. The default folder path is: | It only associates a folder to a virtual drive. The default folder path is: | ||
"..\My Documents\ArmAWork" | "..\My Documents\ArmAWork" | ||
== Custom location == | |||
You can change the location during the installation process in the installation options. | You can change the location during the installation process in the installation options. | ||
If you are using '''P: | If you are using '''P: drive''' for a different device already, you can change the drive name in the"..\My Documents\ArmAWork\mapdisk.bat". | ||
In this case make sure to adapt the path also in '''Oxygen 2 PE''' (File->Options) and in '''Visitor 3''' (Tool->SystemPreferences). | In this case make sure to adapt the path also in '''Oxygen 2 PE''' (File->Options) and in '''Visitor 3''' (Tool->SystemPreferences). | ||
== More drives == | |||
* 1: Create a batch file, like myDrive.bat. | |||
* 2: Make sure not to have a hidden .txt extension. | |||
* 3: Option the .bat with a text editor. | |||
* 4: Add the command | |||
subst t: "d:\subFolder\armaTools" | |||
First parameter: drive name/letter.<br> | |||
Second parameter: source location to link virtual drive with. | |||
* 5: Save the file. | |||
* 6: Put into batch file or a link to it into the [http://www.google.com/search?hl{{=}}en&q{{=}}windows%20startup%20folder windows startup folder] to run it automatically each time when windows starts. | |||
{{GameCategory|arma1|Official Tools}} | |||
{{GameCategory|arma2|Official Tools}} | |||
Latest revision as of 17:42, 28 April 2023
BI's Tools Drive information
This tool will create a P: drive on your hard drive using the SUBST command. It only associates a folder to a virtual drive. The default folder path is:
"..\My Documents\ArmAWork"
Custom location
You can change the location during the installation process in the installation options.
If you are using P: drive for a different device already, you can change the drive name in the"..\My Documents\ArmAWork\mapdisk.bat".
In this case make sure to adapt the path also in Oxygen 2 PE (File->Options) and in Visitor 3 (Tool->SystemPreferences).
More drives
- 1: Create a batch file, like myDrive.bat.
- 2: Make sure not to have a hidden .txt extension.
- 3: Option the .bat with a text editor.
- 4: Add the command
subst t: "d:\subFolder\armaTools"
First parameter: drive name/letter.
Second parameter: source location to link virtual drive with.
- 5: Save the file.
- 6: Put into batch file or a link to it into the windows startup folder to run it automatically each time when windows starts.