I'm finding an inconsistency with the config in regards to config setting & usage.
First, I'm using a TM Warthog HOTAS. All config thus far is just DCS settings.
FLAPS
Flap Switch - AUTO/HALF
Flap Switch - FULL/HALF
I've set these, and it works nicely.
PROBE
Probe Control Switch - EXTEND/RETRACT
Set to switch on HOTAS Throttle. This worked in both switch positions (up extends, down retracts).
However...
LAUNCH BAR
Launch Bar Control Switch - EXTEND/RETRACT
Set to switch on HOTAS Throttle. This does NOT work for both switch positions. Extend/retract requires a switch cycle.
ARRESTING HOOK
Set to switch on HOTAS Throttle. This has no EXTEND/RETRACT option. Only cycle, down and up.
LANDING GEAR
Set to switch on HOTAS Throttle. No EXTEND/RETRACT option either. Only UP/DOWN (which is a switch cycle), down & up.
So, if the Launch Bar is supposed to work as the Probe switch (EXTEND/RETRACT), it doesn't. The latter two don't have the EXTEND/RETRACT option available, and the Launch Bar isn't an EXTEND/RETRACT, but a cycle.