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Update ACARS installation instructions in user guide
Revised the user guide to reflect the new installer-based setup process, replacing outdated extraction instructions. Clarified automatic detection of MakeRwys file changes and database updates.
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## ACARS Client
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After downloading the zip, just extract the client into a folder (e.g, on your
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desktop into a folder called `ACARS`). Then you can create a desktop shortcut
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from the `acars.exe` for easier access.
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After downloading the installer, extract it and run it. It will install into:
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:::danger
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```
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%LocalAppData%\vmsacars\current
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```
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vmsACARS files should **NOT** be placed in OneDrive synced locations/folders, if
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you have OneDrive installed and enabled please use another location other than
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your desktop or documents folders for acars extraction.
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Desktop and start menu shortcuts will be created, and the program will be registered
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After installing both, run `MakeRwys`. `MakeRwys` also needs to be re-run
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whenever there are scenery changes (if you want gates/runways to be updated).
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ACARS will automatically detected changes to the MakeRwys files, and will
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update its internal database accordingly.
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### X-Plane Configuration
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