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    MSFS Addons Linker 2020/2024 - Image 1

    Description

    Hello,

    Since version 0.22.x AL now supports both MSFS2020 and MSFS 2024

    • to use it with MSFS2020 launch the MSFS_AddonsLinker.exe file
    • to use it with MSFS2024 launch the MSFS_AddonsLinker_2024.exe file

    Note : new versions may introduce new features or important changes, please always check the changelog entries when installing a new version.

    The first thing you'll probably do when trying this tool for the first time is move your currently installed addons outside of your 'real community folder' to put them in your new 'custom addon folder'. To avoid problems, please try first with a single addon only to make sure everything works fine for you.It would be sad if you move 200GB and then you notice it does not work for you. Files placed directly in the new folder should always work but, for some users (not the majority) the files moved might get encrypted if you have the MS-Store version so it's worth checking before moving too many files. Thank you.

     

    Another little addons manager. Made to match my own needs and just sharing with the community. The main features are :

    • organize your addons freely in folders and subfolders with no limitations
    • quick activation/deactivation of addons without moving the files on the disk
    • presets management for global activations
    • map screen for addons localisation and activation
    • liveries browser
    • documentation browser
    • content.xml editor (msfs2024 only, will let you disable/enable base content 'streamedpackages' if needed)
    • airport icao scanning and duplicates finder
    • several other utilities to check addons (modellib / materiallib / ...)
    • ability to connect to simulator and visit addons with aicraft teleporting (via the map screen)
    • many more little options here and there ....

    Installation :
    - just extract all the files and drop them in a folder of your choice and run the EXE file

    basic usage :
    - create a folder where you will put your addons, add your addons in there instead of putting them in the community folder, you can create as many subfolder as you want to organize your files efficiently
    - launch the application, in the options screen set your 'addon folder' and your 'community folder'
    - just click on the checkbox to activate/deactivate addons
    - rest should be fairly easy to understand. There are several Youtube videos available that can help, please check them out.

    big thanks to everyone who helped me with feedback, tests and ideas !

    Thank you

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    SimAvgeekIan

    2 days ago

    Hi what are BGLindex.out files addon linker cannot rename them it says and thank you for such an amazing app i love it
    bad2000Author

    about 12 hours ago

    Hello, i think those files are created automatically by the sim if the addon is a native 2024 one. Not sure what the file does but it seems to contain files names so it's better to not rename any files inside the subfolders if there is such a file in the root folder to make sure the addon still works as intended.
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    JulioPerreiro

    4 days ago

    Hello! I use both 2020 and 2024 in the same PC. Is it possible to make two different settings of this Linker and make 2 different desktop shortcuts for these both simulators WITHOUT everytime changing settings?
    bad2000Author

    4 days ago

    Hello, yes, the zip contains 2 EXE ... one is for 2020 (linker.exe) and the other (linker_2024.exe) is for 2024. So just create 2 different shortcuts pointing to the 2 different EXE and they will have their own settings.
    costanii289

    9 days ago

    Bloody captcha loop that prevents me from downloading it on the first place!
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    waycrush

    11 days ago

    Would anyone know why I get this error message when opening the world map to see all my airports?
    Everything seems to work correctly but its still an error which probably needs sorting.
    bad2000Author

    10 days ago

    Hello, this looks like you created a bad shortcut where the 'start in' field doesn't match with the 'target' field. Please try to delete the shortcut and create a brand new one. If that still doesn't work, please send me a picture of your shortcut settings (screen that appears when you right click on the shortcut and select 'properties'). Let me know, thank you.
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    waycrush

    8 days ago

    You are right, I've been accessing it from my start menu and searching the exe. If I open it from the folder where its located, it works fine :S

    What's confusing is that the exe it finds in the search is the same exe as the one in the original folder.
    cosinus1410

    12 days ago

    Hi,

    Thanks You for the clear instruction. That was exactly, what You suggested. Helped, works now - GREAT.

    Regards,
    Robert
    cosinus1410

    12 days ago

    Hi,
    This program is GREAT. Thank You.
    Anyway, last days "lost function" of opening map with airports (little icon with earth globe). In my PC opens the empty window and that is all.
    Using the map, and chosing the areas of the World (with shift key) was FUNTASTIC.
    Is there something wrong?
    Robert
    bad2000Author

    12 days ago

    Thank you for the feedback, appreciated. Not sure if i understand correctly the issue. If it's just the Windows not appearing at all, you can try to go in the options screen ('UI options' tab) and click the button at the bottom named 'Restore Windows position'. That should fix the issue. If it's something else, please send me a little screenshot of what you see to help me understand better. Thank you.
    KRSHIN07

    18 days ago

    I don't know how to use it, even Claud gave up. Claud let me ask how to use through the commuity. However, I gave up too asking the problem, very complicated and complexed.
    bad2000Author

    17 days ago

    Hello the program is easy to use but it's not about simply asking an AI agent to tell you what to do ;-) .. it's about kowing the concept of what it does and why it does it. Probably you don't even need it if you are new to the sim and its file structure and find it complicated. If interested, i suggest you watch some youtube videos explaining its goal and you'll see what it does and how easy it can be. Thank you.
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    DragonLick

    19 days ago

    hello old friend, I dont know why but every time I run Addons Linker (2020 version), ALL folders are expanded. It updates the .INI file and all looks ok but it wont load my last folder state as I had it. Any ideas??
    bad2000Author

    17 days ago

    Hello, strange, do you have the option 'remember last state' selected in the options screen ? If yes and it still doesn't work, maybe you can try to delete the Folder_ExpandedStatus.bin file in the %programdata%/MSFS Addons Linker\Data folder and it will be recreated next time you close AL.
    Furet

    21 days ago

    An absolutely essential tool for using MSFS. Thank you so muche for your efforts.
    bad2000Author

    21 days ago

    Thank you for the feedback, appreciated !
    aceridgey

    24 days ago

    Hiya, random bug.

    If the program is open after a little time it becomes unresponsive. An example is the search bar doesn't allow text to be entered.
    How do I troubleshoot this?
    bad2000Author

    21 days ago

    Hello, difficult to say. Is it when refreshing the view ? Like if it was very slow and so the UI is blocked (can maybe happen if you have some non-addon folder like GSX in the folder monitored by AL, in that case you can try to check the option 'hider folder without addons' in the options screen 'advanced' tab) ... Check if you can maybe reproduce it with a specific pattern of actions. Unfortunately i don't know much more, it's just a light windows app and i see no reason why it would freeze randomly. Let me know if you have some more infos, thank you.
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    MSFS 2020MSFS 2024

    MSFS Addons Linker 2020/2024

    Manage your MSFS addons effortlessly with the MSFS Addons Linker tool. Organize addons in custom folders, create links in the community folder, and easily activate/deactivate groups of addons with a single click. Simplify your addon management with preset saving, addon renaming, and seamless addition/update/removal features. Just extract the files, set your addon and community folders, and enjoy a streamlined addon organization experience.

    Downloads570K
    Version0.30.9345.20
    File Size44.84 MB
    Published5 years ago
    Updated1 year ago
    Classification
    CATEGORYApplications
    Utilities4.9 (944)
    bad2000
    bad2000

    Community Creator

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    Guides

    MSFS Addon Linker: How to Organize Your Addons for 2020 & 2024
    MSFS Addon Linker: How to Organize Your Addons for 2020 & 2024

    The Community folder in Microsoft Flight Simulator can quickly become overwhelming at the time you're managing multiple sceneries and airports without any organizational structure.

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    Version History

    Hello, a very small update but still recommended to all users. [NEW] Optional GSX folder scanning. If enabled (options screen), the column 'Gsx Profile' will show 'Yes' for addons for which you have a GSX profile installed. For this to work you need to use the AL ICAO scanner so that it will then match the ICAO found by AL with the GSX .ini file. Due to the way GSX works, there are some limitations and, to my knowledge, it's not possible to identify exactly if an INI file matches with a specific addon because this is done by GSX only when inside the sim. So with AL, you will just get the information if a GSX profile matches a specific ICAO and, if you have 2 addons for the same ICAO, both will display the value 'Yes'. If you have any idea on how this can be improved let me know, i don't have GSX so my knowledge is limited. As a reminder, you can save the column size/position by using the right click menu 'save columns order/size'. [NEW] New column and filter available on the map screen to show only enabled addons. [FIX] Fixed an issue with the modellib checker if used with native 2024 addons. [FIX] Fixed an issue with the flightplan loading on the map [FIX] Several other minor fixes [REMOVED] Removed the Bing maps because they have been discontinued by Microsoft. Unfortunately, its successor 'Azure map', which technically could be implemented fairly easily inside AL, is now a lot harder to access (credit card and phone number required). It will also probably start charging you if you go over the monthly free limit because they are not rich enough. So well, not really suited for AL :(.. Investigating for possible alternatives, for now you'll have to use the OpenStreetMap provider (or the very 'simple' map if you just need basic localisation). Sorry for that but out of my control. Thank you.

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