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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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Kommentare(6,223)

cowboy8038

1 day ago

I have a stupid issue I have been dealing with for probably a year now and finally decided to take few minutes to figure out. Whenever I launch the program in the search box "phoe" is already filled in. I must have been searching for Phoenix at some point. This causes everything to be filtered down as soon as the program opens. Its not a huge deal to hit the x and to clear the search to unfilter everything but considering this search has persisted through app updates I'm curious where its store and how I can clear it. I checked the .ini in the program data folder but don't see anything in there that would help.

bad2000Author

1 day ago

Hello, it's because you saved the layout (colunns position and size) when the fliter 'phoe' was active. The filter is also part of the layout so it's restored everytime you start the tool. Just remove the filter and use the right click menu option 'save columns order/size', it will update the layout without the filter and next time you start the tool it should be ok.

cowboy8038

about 12 hours ago

That did it, thanks alot.

quarkie

1 day ago

Would really love if there was also an option to control EXE.xml modules disabled/enabled state tied to presets

bad2000Author

1 day ago

Hello, currently AL doesn't mess the EXE.xml file but i'll write that down as a possible idea. Thank you.

TwoSierraEcho

1 day ago

I have used this great product since FS20 and now finally in FS24 on a different setup. It has always shown the main two panels side by side. Opened it a second time now after install and the two panels are stacked. I run this on a 3840x2160 display. There should be ample room for side by side. Is there a setting I am missing?

Also the options panel shows too big and stretches over into another stacked monitor. Windows scaling, usually the windows recommended 300%, fixed this issue but not the panel positioning.

bad2000Author

1 day ago

Hello, please check the options screen, there is an option named 'horizontal mode', if i understand correctly what you are describing, it seems like you have that enabled (so the panel are not side by side, but stacked one over the other). Please check that and if it's not your issue, send me a screenshot showing what you see and it will hopefully help me understand better, thank you.

sueede

6 days ago

Hi - and thanks for a great tool! Reading comments here I find somebody mention keeping AL "open" during MSFS sessions. What does that mean? I add a scenery or aircraft, click it to activate and close the tool. I thought that would be enough? I have no problems with AL or my scenery, other than those created by Microsoft and Asobo (like missing jetway links).

bad2000Author

3 days ago

Thank you for the feedback appreciated. No you don't need to keep it open, like you said, you create a link and that's it, then the tool can be closed with no prob. Keeping it open is needed only for some certains very specific functions (like if you use the live map if you want to visit places where your addons are located by teleporting, or if you use the 'launch program' feature and you want them to auto-close when the sim stops) ... so to sum up no, you don't need to keep it open if you just use the linking process feature :)

HPST64

9 days ago

Hi, first of all, a big thank you to the developers of this add-on.

In MSFS 2024, there are two different community folders: one for 2020 files and one for 2024 files. Unfortunately, I’ve only been able to save files to one of them so far.
Is there a way to specify, either manually or automatically, which files should be saved to which folder?
Perhaps this isn’t possible yet, but might it be included in the next update?

FG
Hans-Peter

bad2000Author

3 days ago

Hello, and thank you for your feedback appreciated. Yes a version with the possibility of managing a second community folders is in the work but i've been extremely lazy and it's not finished yet (i started like several months ago but this program not being AI generated like most of the program nowadays, I actually need to work on it :) :) :) ) ... i will really try to publish something soon. Thank you

AnderK

26 days ago

Hello! first, thanks for the best addon out there!

I have a concern though, when I select apps to launch they wont launch... I've tried so many different things and nothing seems to work. I am on MSFS2020.
Is it a way to contact you or maybe discuss via discord, etc.? If you're willing to off course

bad2000Author

20 days ago

Hello and thank you for your feedback. For the issue, i will reply to your PM and hopefully we'll find the cause.

FCY084

about 1 month ago

Bonjour
Je souhaiterais faire une traduction en français du manuel d'utilisation de votre Add-on evous l'envoyer et la diffuser pour les pilotes de ma Cie virtuelle dans laquelle je suis inscrit.
M'y autorisez vous?
Cdt
Gilbert BARTHELEMY

bad2000Author

about 1 month ago

Salut, il n'y a pas vraiment de manuel. Il y a un petit pdf qui avait gentiment été fait par Pacha il y a quelques années et qui couvre les fonctionnalités principales et qui est donc basé sur une version un peu ancienne (0.11). Si ça t'intéresse, ce document est déjà disponible en version française sur le site simvol.org (dans la section 'tutoriel', celui posté le 9 décembre 2021). Après, si tu veux faire quelque chose toi même, pas de problème, c'est ok pour moi.

baramout

about 1 month ago

Hi, thanks for the great tool. I have a practical question: I have 2 SSDs on my PC, but the one with MSFS is getting quite full, would I lose performance if I were to move all my sceneries to my second SSD and link them to the first one?
Otherwise is there a way through Addon Linker to move the scenery from one SSD to the other when I'd like to use it? Thanks

bad2000Author

about 1 month ago

Hello, thank you for the feedback. No you will not loose any performance (it might even be better with the load being balanced over different disk although you will not notice anything). You can use as many SSD as you want for your addons (i have 3), just declare the path in the options screen via the Add button. The easiest way to move them is just to use Windows explorer like you would do for any other files, then they will show up in your left panel and you can link them again. Important : For links to work, the SSD has to be formatted with the NTFS file system (right click on the SSD then check File System), if you have doubts make sure you try first with a single addon before moving too many files.

Capt_Steve_Brule

about 1 month ago

Any way to have addons linker close after the sim closes? I know you can have it close after launching the sim, but I'm needing it to stay open when sim is running then closing once the sim is shutdown.

Thanks

bad2000Author

about 1 month ago

Hello, no at the moment there is no option for that unfortunately. I will add it to the idea for a possible futur version. Thank you.

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MSFS 2020MSFS 2024

MSFS Addons Linker 2020/2024

Name: MSFS Addons Linker 2020/2024
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.9 (942 reviews)
Author: bad2000

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.

Downloads565K

Version0.30.9345.20

Dateigröße44.84 MB

VeröffentlichtVor 5 Jahren

AktualisiertVor 1 Jahr

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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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Versionsgeschichte

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.