MIZ_OVERVIEW Utility 

   - Version:  2.3.11.323 
   - Date:     08-JUL-2025
   - tested with DCS-OB 2.9.17 mission files

Contents of the 7z archive:
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- readme (323).txt          - this
- miz_contents.exe          - the utility's executable (Win32, build 323)
- MIZ_OVIEW User Guide.pdf  - the utility's User Guide (build 292, not updated)
- Subfolder abData          - airbase data files (read-only, adapted to DCS 2.9.17)
(optional):
- Subfolder Missions        - test missions (*.miz)
- Subfolder Screenshots     - image samples


How to install:
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1. (optional): these are provided for information only and are
               not required to run the utility, hence need not be 
               unzipped (or can be deleted afterwards ;)
2. Backup/delete former MIZ_OVERVIEW utility files and subfolders.
3. Unzip the contents of the 7z archive to a) either a new location of your choice 
   or b) overwrite the files/subfolders of your previous installation.
4. You may want to create a desktop shortcut to the .exe file.


Enjoy :)

kuschmu / Aug 2024


-- Change history:

Version 2.1.0.97:    First upload to DCS User Files.
Version 2.1.0.128:   Changes:
                     - added translation of airdromeID to Name
                     - removed dependency on additional libraries
                     - added option to reduce excessive log output
Version 2.1.1.155:   Changes:
                     - added readout and presentation of Mission/Task descriptions
                       in a separate 'Mission Descriptions' form
                     - added save of descriptions to a textfile on HD/SDD
Version 2.1.2.174:   Changes:
                     - singleton, to prevent unwanted interferences between
                       executable(s) and .miz archive(s)
                     - separate columns for takeoff and landing airfields
Version 2.2.3.208:   Changes:
                     - individual handling of Runway-, Parking- and Ground-Takeoff
                       units
                     - evaluation and assignment of the (nearest) airfield to
                       Ground-Takeoff units using new airfield coordinates data
                       files for the determination
                     - enhancements regarding the additional airfields of the Normandy-2 map
Version 2.2.3.215:   Changes:
                     - minor modification related to the processing of the Coords files
                     - coordinates data for all current 2.8.4 (OpenBeta) theatre maps
Version 2.2.4.237:   Changes:
                     - Extended airbase handling, including ships and FARPs as airbases
                       for takeoff and landing.
                     - Application of a 'link unit table' for assignment of the extended
                       airbases to the respective units for takeoff and landing.
                     - Update/cosmetics related to log output.
Version 2.2.5.259:   Changes:
                     - Fixed lost communication frequency.
                     - Fixed minor group count mismatch.
                     - New TACAN stations evaluation (part of the 'vehicle' category).
                     - New 'do-it-again' function for the currently selected .miz archive.
                     - New menu entries and associated keyboard shortcuts.
                     - Resolving minor issues with older mission archives.
Version 2.2.5.260:   Changes:
                     - Added two airbase data files for DCS-OB 2.8.6 / SinaiMap.
Version 2.2.6.265 / 28-JUN-2023:
                     - Additional evaluation of the NVG configuration of the respective
                       modules (inclusive the new F-15E, released with DCS-OB 2.8.6.41363).
                     - also refer to the update of my related TOGGLE_NVG utility
                       https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/3329183/
Version 2.2.7.292 / 17-NOV-2023:
                     - Minor bugfix in evaluation of task descriptions.
                     - Added evaluation of Single FARPs/PADs and Invisible FARPS
                     - Added evaluation of (F10) 'hidden' and 'late activation' properties.
                     - Update of Syria and Normandy (2.0) map/coordinates.
Version 2.2.8.296 / 10-JAN-2024:
                     - Bugfix: Elimination of an extra column field in ship groups 
                               when option 'Fill out all fields in CSV' is set.
Version 2.2.8.297 / 29-FEB-2024:
                     - Map data adaptations related to Normandy and Syria theatre updates
                       in DCS 2.9.3 release.  
Version 2.2.8.305 / 19-MAY-2024:
                     - Added nearest airfield for airborne units (Turning Point & ETA=0). 
                     - Added Kola map airbase data files (DCS 2.9.4). 
Version 2.3.9.317 / 31-AUG-2024:
                     - NVG equipment evaluation for Heatblur's F-4E module
                       (introduced with DCS 2.9.5.55300). 
                     - Corrections due to 'mission' file format changes by ED.
										 - Map-related additions (Kola, Sinai, Afghanistan).
										 - Minor log-related amendments.
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Version 2.3.11.323 / 08-JUL-2025 (DCS 2.9.17):
                     - Added mission date and start time (see 'mission descriptions form')
                     - Map data updates (Afghanistan, Kola, Normandy, Sinai, Syria, Mariana II).
										 - Other minor amendments.
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-- Required (either of the two):

7-Zip tool     Standard Installation   (recommended)
               see https://7-zip.org/
7-Zip tool     Portable Version        (alternative)
               see https://portableapps.com/de/apps/utilities/7-zip_portable


-- Notes:  

Redistributable libraries from Embarcadero are no longer required (since build 128)
by this version and hence can be deleted:
   - borlndmm.dll       (Embarcadero Memory Manager)
   - cc32c270mt.dll     (C++ Multi-Thread RTL)
   
Airbase data files:     
   - DO NOT MOVE OR MODIFY folder and files.
   - Coords data are available for all current theatre maps except Iraq
     ( don't own it and probably never will; not enough €£$! ;).

My other utilities (watch out for updates):
   - TOGGLE_NVG
   - MIZ_RML_CONFIG
 
