> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://raia-software-inc.gitbook.io/tacview/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://raia-software-inc.gitbook.io/tacview/flight-simulator/arma-3.md).

# Arma 3

To use Tacview with Arma3, subscribe to the Steam Workshop mod [Tacview Recorder](https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2754878041) by PK.

![Arma 3 - A3RR](https://681332907-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FZ9tiJ3xbT7zyJ4FlZiMM%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-8379255e6aa5965a935f35f78a0dc90d090a986e%2Farma-3-steam-workshop.png?alt=media)

Note the excellent introduction and setup videos:

* [Introduction](https://youtu.be/J-0c18B3egY)
* [Setup in Arma](https://youtu.be/7trPIveTA-s)

In Arma 3, activate the mod by going to `Mods` and selecting `Tacview Recorder`

![Arma 3 - Mod Activation](https://681332907-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FZ9tiJ3xbT7zyJ4FlZiMM%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-7791de5b7d941c9f60bd651c64270d416210c89a%2Farma-3-mod-activation.png?alt=media)

Launch the game and go to `Options` → `Game Options`, select `Tacview Recorder` from the `ADDON` drop-down menu, and choose a Recording output directory that Arma 3 has permission to write to, such as such as `%USERPROFILE%\Documents\Tacview`.

![Arma 3 - Game Options](https://681332907-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FZ9tiJ3xbT7zyJ4FlZiMM%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-d5f73e07e4c21c1a2cc13afa438dafb3078276d2%2Farma-3-game-options.png?alt=media)

### Terrain

To add terrain textures and terrain elevation files in Tacview, follow the instructions in the video

* [Setup in Tacview](https://youtu.be/oK8RiwmcqpI)

You can find all the ARMA maps for Tacview on [Tacview content](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1aXDR-UuWUXuVr3aux_CNbsoqjsZeiT14?usp=sharing).

Since this video was made we have added an ARMA terrain layer, so go to `Options` → `Terrain` to make sure the terrain is set to `Auto` or `ARMA` (not Enemy Engaged: Comanche vs. Hokum as instructed in the video)

![Arma 3 - Terrain](https://681332907-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FZ9tiJ3xbT7zyJ4FlZiMM%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-1a30d16a6223daef9babc398ae83e0386b82e670%2Farma-3-terrain.png?alt=media)