• DCS-BIOS is a tool that exports data from DCS simulation engine and also sends commands to the simulator.

• CTRL-Ref (DCS-BIOS Control Reference Page) is a separate program. It is with this tool you verify that DCS-BIOS works properly. Use it!

• Installation of DCS-BIOS

  • Download
    • Download DCS-BIOS
    • Select a release.
    • Click on Assets to expand a list of downloadable files.
    • Download the zip file DCS-BIOS_x.x.xx.zip.
    • Unzip DCS-BIOS into a temporary location.
    • Open DCS Script folder :
      • To quickly access your user folder paste %USERPROFILE% into File Explorer and press Enter.
      • Steam All versions / Standalone stable : [drive:\Users\<username>\Saved Games\DCS\Scripts] or
      • Standalone Open beta : [drive:\Users\<username>\Saved Games\DCS.openbeta\Scripts].
      • Create it if it doesn't exist.
    • Copy the folder DCS-BIOS and the file Export.lua to the DCS scripts folder.
  • Install DCS-BIOS Control Reference Page (CTRL-Ref)
  • Make sure DCS-BIOS work properly using DCS-BIOS Control Reference Page.
    • Start a mission in DCS.
    • Open CTRL-Ref.
    • Choose the correct module in the top drop down box.
    • Choose a familiar control from the drop down that says "Show All".
    • Change the control in the cockpit and verify you see the change in CTRL-Ref. Change the control from CTRL-Ref and verify you see the change in the cockpit.
  • Update DCS-BIOS
    • Dont override the old folder with the new download!
    • Delete the DCS-BIOS folder in [drive:\Users\<username>\Saved Games\DCS\Scripts].
    • Paste the new one in

If you run into problems you can find troubleshooting help here