Installation

Requirements

• DCS World
• DCS-BIOS v0.11.4 or later (2026-06-20 Nightly build or later for CH-47F CDU pages)
• .NET 8.0 runtime

At least one of these devices:

• Winctrl CDU hardware (MCDU / PFP3N / PFP7 / PFP4)
• Winctrl FCU and EFIS (tested with Left EFIS)
• Winctrl PAP3 (or PAP3Mag)
• Winctrl AGP32 Metal

DCS-BIOS Setup

1. Download the latest DCS-BIOS release (min v0.11.0, v0.11.4 recommended):

   • https://github.com/DCS-Skunkworks/dcs-bios/releases

2. Extract the DCS-BIOS folder to your DCS saved games Scripts directory:

   %USERPROFILE%\Saved Games\DCS\Scripts\DCS-BIOS\
   

3. Configure Export.lua in your Scripts folder:

   dofile(lfs.writedir() .. [[Scripts\DCS-BIOS\BIOS.lua]])

   ⚠️ If you already have an Export.lua file, add the line above instead of overwriting it.

Application Setup

1. Download from the releases page and extract to your preferred folder

the app is the .zip file you can find under the Assets of the release.

2. You can now plug/ unplug you devices while the app is started
3. Run WctrlDcsBiosBridge.exe You should see a windows trust warning ( if you don't accpet the app won't launch ) on first launch you should see the Configuration pop up.
4. Select the DCS-BIOS JSON folder — typically at:

   Saved Games/DCS/Scripts/DCS-BIOS/doc/json
   

once done, click Save

Use the configuration tab to tune it to you needs.

• choose a theme using the icon [ dark / Light / System / Dcs ]
• decide whether you want auto-start, auto-minimize etc..
• choose specific Aircraft options