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
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