Wrench

Here's a trick -- one we've been using since 2004 (when the first extractor was issued by TK):
 
create a "Extracted Cats" folder, like in the ***/***/Savedgames/ThirdWire folder.
 
direct the extractor to dump the extracted files into there. That way, there's no risk of "damaging" the actual game install, and you can then COPY/PASTE the relevant file into the (objects) folder, and make the modifications there. And still have the original file as a backup.

See the link above about the "mods folder".
 
Yes, it should look exactly the same. But now, it's WHERE is supposed to be!
 
The core files, down in the 
C:\Program Files (x86)\ThirdWire\Strike Fighters 2
are located in a protected region of the HD; meaning unmodifiable. The "saved games" folder is where all the stuff gets screwed around with.
Again, I refer to the "mods folder" link above.

if you didn't download the executable, there's nothing to install
 
you may have to contact Third Wire about that

why not just extract the data and loadout inis from the cat, put them in the Hawgs folder, and edit from there??
 
no need to triple the workload by re-creating mods folders when simple ini edits will fix the problem

The instruction for changing "pilot figures"  are the same for all the 3rd Wire game. One just needs the pilot figure, and the aircraft data ini
 
extract S-199_data ini from DLC 028 cat.
place data ini into S-199's MAIN folder in you SF2:I Objects/Aircraft mods folder
open data ini, scroll to this section...
 
change pilot name to whichever one you want.
Save and close
(important to be making sure one actually has the WW2 pilot required installed into the /Objects/Pilots sub-folder)
 
this should also already be available in the update kit I posted when DLC 28 came out. A search of the downloads will turn it up for those diligent enough to follow
 
There's also a pinned topic on the S-99/S-199 in the SF2 WW2 Forum

just
 
AAA
 
the game engine fill them in automatically

they were turned of on purpose, so as to keep enemy forces "unknown" until encountered.
the icons are stored in one of the object cat, so you'll need to go through the various inis, like you've been doing, and find which one turns on the icon  I don't remember which one, maybe huddata??

it's the pit.1 lod that has the shadow issue; this is well known since 2010 (ish)
 
copy/paste this into a blank notepad sheet, and "save as..." pit1.ini"
 
[LOD001] Filename=pit1.lod Distance=6000   [shadow] CastShadow=FALSE ShadowCastDist=500 MaxVisibleDistance=2000   place a copy into EVERY terrain folder.   --- also, somewehre in the downloads section is a replacement version built, iirc, by Russo

although, you should ask them directly

save what you can (aircraft, terrains, decals, effecs, etc), then delete that mods folder, and start fresh. Hit the exe again, and let it rebuilt a new. Tat's the only real sure fire way to fix the issue.
THEN, and only then, start adding whichever objects are called for. ALWAYS read an add-on terrains readme, most will usually tell you whats required

the aircraft has now been moved to it's proper place
 
you can find it in the SF2 download, Add on Aircraft, Cold War Aircraft, French Origin, Other., on Page 2
 
 
http://combatace.com/files/file/14511-jaguar-a/

you don't.
parked aircraft are generated by the game and by the "parking slot size" in the vessel's data ini.

because, as I said, you can't.
the cockpit LOD itself has to be built with the capability. Not many cockpit builders bother with it, as it's a pretty useless function, and requires dozens more hours of work, to little reward.

gerwin's tfd tool exports water bmps. I use it all the time for that.
 
 
caveat: the Madagascar terrain has a SERIOUSLY fucked up height field. the odds are, it will NOT generate a proper _water.bmp. You'd be best advised to make a copy of one of the planning maps, and using the propoer colors (in index NOT RGB!!!), paint the land water the relevant colors. (maybe planningmap3, and resize to 512x when done)
 
in short: the terrain has major issues. modify at one's own risk

there's also a little parameter used in decals inis:
 
 
Reverse=TRUE

only us moderatorifiers can do that.
 
I'll take care of it!

that's the job of the Uploader/Mod Maker.
 
i doubt any such software could be created. Too many variables