WELCOME TO THE AWM OFP / CWA DVD-ROM

 

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WELCOME TO THE AWM OFP / CWA DVD-ROM
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Hard to beleive its been 20+ years since the first official AWM release.

The AWM (Airwolf Mod) is a professional OFP addon production, also compatible with CWA.

If you're new to OFP / CWA, Then i strongly advise you use the NOOBIES Button on the Main Menu!

DOWNLOAD THE LATEST BUILD: HERE

 

 

 

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The OFP community uses Game / Addon tag's to keep track of Addon File Names and the Object Classes within each addon.
(this was done to avoid conflicts with addons using a Class Name that would cause issues if another addon used the same Class Code)

As such, a lot of work went into the creation of many addons over the years to avoid causing errors during game play.
(this is something you MUST factor in when scripting missions that call for Audio, Faces OR Annimations you've defined in a "description.ext" file).

Remember, a "file name" in a mission or a PBO has no bearing / conflict implications, But how you define that files "Class" does!

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This DVD was created by TheWraith in 2025, it Has been Tested / Is Compatible with Windows XP through to Windows 11.
If you experiance issues running this Menu on Newer versions of Windows, then all i can advise is you manually use the folders.

This DVD does Not offer users anything illegal.

The Game Installer is the Official Download File
   And It Does / Will Require
        a Valid Install Key....

 Which you won't get from me!

Do NOT Modify this ISO with Any illegal Content!

Use the HELP Button or Press H within the menu for additional help using the DVD-ROM


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OFP / CWA KEY TESTER:
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The Key tester is designed to Check Keys in an effort to make sure you're Not using a Leaked / Stolen / Pirated Install Key.

HOW TO TEST A KEY:

PRESS S ON ANY MENU SCREEN (not tab)

Enter the first 4 characters from your KEY

Followed by the  -  Symbol

And then the next 5 Characters from your KEY

EXAMPLE

  TWYH-JHBH6

THEN CLICK SEARCH

This Key Tester ONLY Checks for Known Keys in the wild using a Partial Match System.
  AND It Does NOT Provide You with any CD Keys!
Nor will it advise you about What game Version the key you tested came from / is for.

Also be aware this Tester does Not contain Any Complete Keys.
IE, It is totally pointless attempting to use any form of HEX Editor OR other Tool to try and extract Complete Keys from my testing code.
Because I have only included 9 Characters (1234-56789) Worth of each known key. Not the whole Key!

BE AWARE:
Using a Leaked / Stolen Key is illegal And can cause you problems when Trying to Connect / Join Certain Multiplayer Servers!

IE:
If you get this search Result (while testing your keys 9 characters)

   WARNING THIS CD / INSTALL KEY HAS BEEN PIRATED!

Then that Key has been shared by someone on-line and should not be used!

For more Information on this Install Key Test function, PRESS S on any screen and search for KEY TESTER

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The In-Menu Links Tab will give you access to 3 Very Special IMPORTANT Links!

One is an Archive (1000's of Addons) in their Zips / Rars with Readme files and whatever Information they Originally Came With.

One is an Archive of Missions and Scripts in their Zips / Rars with Readme files and whatever Information they Originally Came With.

One is a RAW Archive of Addon PBO Files (all LACKING their Readme files and whatever Information they Originally Came With)
BE AWARE THAT THE PBO ARCHIVE ISN'T A MIRROR OF THE Zip / Rar ARCHIVE. THE PBO ARCHIVE CONTAINS FAR MORE FILES
(will come in very very very handy for those who know what they're doing and need a specific PBO)

One is an Archive of Software and Tools for OFP / CWA

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DVD MENU SCREEN SHOT EXAMPLES:
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Dealing With Addon Errors

 
Most  MISSING ADDON  / MISSING OBJECT Errors
Can be resolved by understanding the actual error message.

ERROR EXAMPLE 1

Cannot load mission, missing addons:  awml

That basic error format relates to a single missing pbo file called  awml.pbo
Which is required / used in that specific mission you tried to load
OR required by a Vehicle / Aircraft you have tried to place in the mission editor.

IE, another addon you do have (or a mission) that Uses / Requires a unit / Model / Textures within  awml.pbo  which you don’t currently have.  

So, in that type of error message, it has provided you with the missing filename
     (but it just left off) the  .pbo from the missing file name.

Understanding this error Format WILL help you Identify the NAME of any missing PBO file.

IE, please don’t ask me every time you get a missing addons error what it means
     because I’ve covered that.
 If it makes no sense, read it again. It’s a really simple one

IE, anything (missing addons) after that  :  symbol
     is the actual name of the PBO file you lack and it just oddly doesn’t say  .pbo

Understanding EXAMPLE 1 will also help you resolve errors when you've
added a UNIT but that UNIT requires a Weapon from another addon maker

JUST REMEMBER, the Error Example 1 Provides the Name of the PBO for you!

Use the  “OFP-CWA PBO Files” Link to find the exact PBO,
  They’re listed alphabetically on the page.

IE, if that PBO ain't on my links then i clearly don't have it,
And you Way Way Reduce you chance of help by replying to a post looking for a PBO!
  Because whos going to get a notification to your comment??
  Me, the guy who clearly doesn't have it.. And no one else is going to be notified!

ERROR EXAMPLE 2

Cannot open object  ags_build\build7.p3d

This more in-depth form of error message
typically relates to an Island that you’ve added (but lack a required PBO)

Which is usually an addon that has buildings inside used by the Island maker OR an addon that requires features / functions from Another Addon.

Again, such an error is easy to resolve by understanding the Error Message.

First you can ignore the  \build7.p3d  and just focus on the word   ags_build   that word (before the First \ symbol) Is the missing addon name.

The \build7.p3d is just the 3d file within the addon.  As such you lack  ags_build.pbo

Again you can use the PBO files link to obtain the missing PBO

If you've downloaded an Island OR Mission (with a readme)
that tells you what Addons you need, then Use the Addons Link (not the PBO Link)
 Because some addons you need, will ALSO "Sometimes" require other addons.

IE, if an Island / Mission you're installing says you need Bla Bla "Mod" .
The readme For / In "Bla Bla mod" might state you need another addon for that one to work.

The RAW PBO's Archive should only really be used as a Last Resort
   because theirs NO Readme Files on That link.

That said, You're going to find PBO's you never even knew existed
 or survived website culls, such as many of the Stargate Related PBO Files!

Please Do Not Ask Random Questions On Unrelated Posts,
if you've addons Ive Not, Then Yip Im willing to add them to my Archive Links,
 but ive frankly covered what you need to know about Missing Addon Errors AND others WON'T see your / requests / questions unless you POST rather than COMMENT

Last but not Least  :'(

ERROR EXAMPLE 3

No entry 'CONFIG.cpp/CfgVehicles/default.scope'.

Their is NO simple fix for this, it is likely an INCOMPLETE / UNFINISHED Addon

IE, The only solutions are either a Final or NEWER Version (which again if ive not got on them links then its POINTLESS to ask me) IE Make a POST NOT A COMMENT

Only other solution is ask around on a forum (or if theirs a readme / email then ask the maker) OR, you could try learning zmoddler, cpp code and fix it ;)

Anyways, i hope this info has helped you a little.

Written by TheWraith517, 16/NOV/2025

ADDON Zips Rars ARCHIVE LINK

PBO FILES ARCHIVE LINK

MISSIONS AND SCRIPTS ARCHIVE LINK

Default Mission Save Folder Locations

 
Operation Flashpoint / Arma Cold War Assault Mission / Save Folders
(folder locations vary depending on your version of windows & game version)

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WHERE ARE THE USER MISSIONS STORED FOR OFP / RES / GOTY ?

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For Operation Flashpoint (On Win98 to WinXp)  its as Simple as Here

C:\Program Files\Codemasters\Operation Flashpoint\Users\YOUR GAME PLAYER NAME\missions

OR EITHER HERE (on newer versions of windows)

C:\Program Files (x86)\Codemasters\Operation Flashpoint\Users\YOUR GAME PLAYER NAME\missions

OR HERE

C:\Users\YOUR WINDOWS USER NAME\AppData\Local\VirtualStore\Program Files (x86)\Codemasters\Operation Flashpoint\Users\YOUR GAME PLAYER NAME\missions

OR HERE

C:\Users\YOUR WINDOWS USER NAME\AppData\Local\VirtualStore\Program Files\Codemasters\Operation Flashpoint\Users\YOUR GAME PLAYER NAME\missions

YOUR WINDOWS USER NAME = Windows User Account Log On Name.

YOUR GAME PLAYER NAME = The User Name You Use On The Game.

You can click on that In-Game User Name (Top Left of the games main menu)  and change it.

NOTE: that changing it will change the Access Path and Will Create a New Missions Folder under that New Name
(IE, you Will need to COPY or MOVE your missions to that new user / player folder)  to be able to access them while using that New In-Game User Name.

YOUR GAME SAVE(s) FOLDER FOR OFP / RES / GOTY IS HERE

C:\Program Files\Codemasters\Operation Flashpoint\Users\YOUR GAME PLAYER NAME\Saved

OR EITHER HERE (on newer versions of windows)

C:\Program Files (x86)\Codemasters\Operation Flashpoint\Users\YOUR GAME PLAYER NAME\Saved

OR HERE

C:\Users\YOUR WINDOWS USER NAME\AppData\Local\VirtualStore\Program Files (x86)\Codemasters\Operation Flashpoint\Users\YOUR GAME PLAYER NAME\Saved

OR HERE

C:\Users\YOUR WINDOWS USER NAME\AppData\Local\VirtualStore\Program Files\Codemasters\Operation Flashpoint\Users\YOUR GAME PLAYER NAME\Saved

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WHERE ARE THE USER MISSIONS STORED FOR CWA ?

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For Cold War Assault (On Win98 to WinXp)  its as Simple as Here

C:\Program Files\Bohemia Interactive\Arma Cold War Assault\Users\YOUR GAME PLAYER NAME\missions

OR HERE

C:\Program Files (x86)\Bohemia Interactive\Arma Cold War Assault\Users\YOUR GAME PLAYER NAME\missions

OR EITHER HERE (on newer versions of windows)

C:\Users\YOUR WINDOWS USER NAME\AppData\Local\VirtualStore\Program Files (x86)\Bohemia Interactive\Arma Cold War Assault\Users\YOUR GAME PLAYER NAME\missions

OR HERE

C:\Users\YOUR WINDOWS USER NAME\AppData\Local\VirtualStore\Program Files\Bohemia Interactive\Arma Cold War Assault\Users\YOUR GAME PLAYER NAME\missions

YOUR WINDOWS USER NAME = Windows User Account Log On Name.

YOUR GAME PLAYER NAME = The User Name You Use On The Game.

You can click on that In-Game User Name (Top Left of the games main menu)  and change it.

NOTE: that changing it will change the Access Path and Will Create a New Missions Folder under that New Name
(IE, you Will need to COPY or MOVE your missions to that new user / player folder)  to be able to access them while using that New In-Game User Name.

YOUR GAME SAVE(s) FOLDER FOR CWA IS HERE

C:\Program Files\Bohemia Interactive\Arma Cold War Assault\Users\YOUR GAME PLAYER NAME\Saved

OR HERE

C:\Program Files (x86)\Bohemia Interactive\Arma Cold War Assault\Users\YOUR GAME PLAYER NAME\Saved

OR HERE

C:\Users\YOUR WINDOWS USER NAME\AppData\Local\VirtualStore\Program Files (x86)\Bohemia Interactive\Arma Cold War Assault\Users\YOUR GAME PLAYER NAME\Saved

OR HERE

C:\Users\YOUR WINDOWS USER NAME\AppData\Local\VirtualStore\Program Files\Bohemia Interactive\Arma Cold War Assault\Users\YOUR GAME PLAYER NAME\Saved

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Still can't find your Mission Folder ?

Run the Game, Select "Mission Editor" then select "Desert Island"

Place a Unit on the map, then save the mission as

WRAITH517

Then search your PC for  WRAITH517.intro

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NOTE:
IF YOU'RE RUNNING AN ACTUAL 32BIT VERSION OF WINDOWS IT'LL JUST BE PROGRAM FILES FOR THE PATH.  IE,  IT WONT HAVE THE (x86) IN THE PATH NAME.

FOR EASE OF USE, I WOULD NAVIGATE UNTIL YOU CAN SEE THE  "missions"  FOLDER
RIGHT CLICK ON IT AND SELECT CREATE A SHORT CUT.
THEN  CUT THAT SHORT CUT AND PASTE IT SOMEWHERE EASIER, SO YOU AN JUST DOUBLE CLICK IT TO ACCESS THAT FOLDER WHEN NEEDED.

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