AvgWhiteGuy

I had a total system crash and have now rebuilt my whole system with new components. I have the old HD now running as a secondary drive as I replaced it as a bootdrv with a 480SSD, still running Win7 64bit. I installed DCS World version 1.5.2.48726; is that the latest? What do I need to do to use the new Nevada Test Range; that's home to me? I've reinstalled all the following hardware and would like to maintain their previous config settings; it was all finally dialed in. Thrustmaster Warthog HOTAS Thrustmaster MFDs Saitek Pro Cessena Pedals Tracker IR5 Razer Orbweaver Can someone tell me where I might find all these config/profiles? They were all installed/configured in default locations and I can access the old drive with no problems. Hope to be airborne soon. Appreciate any help :)

@ PUMA... Have you tried JTAC Live Range (from the DCS > User Files > dSBv_JTAC_Live_Range.miz) by Speedbrake? This is a great training mission for noobs after learning the basics of flying and various weapon systems. BUT you must read the manual (several times) to better understand radios, JTAK and basic CDU operation. Also check out several YouTubes regarding JTAK...then it all starts to makes sense. I was like you said, needed to "add a little purpose to my flights"...and the COMMS part really helped there. I have a lot more confidence now after going through this several times. Now I'll try the other Speedbrake missions and more on towards the others mention above. I tried LIVE FIRE from StrongHarm but it was way too 'busy' for me; over the top for me at my current level. I do look forward to it soon. Stay safe...

I'm thinking about what you guys are suggesting...but I'm not sure what I'm missing here. I don't see any native keystrokes or bindings for the MFCDs as there are for so many other buttons in the cockpit and the entire environment, so I figured I had to 'create' those keystrokes myself. Ex: I don't know whether there is a keystroke that specifically actuates the Left MFCD OSB16. I could do as suggested and "Just need to tell the Orbweaver to behave like a "Joystick" with 24 buttons." ....but how would I "use standard MODIFIER keys in DCS control panel to manage left or right MFCD"?? Also, the Orbweaver has 20 keys arranged 5x4 but the MFCDs are arranged 5 on each four sides so it's not a natural selection like the Thrustmaster Cougar MFDs that mirror the cockpit MFCDs. In any case I have the top and bottom MFCDs working fine with the Orbweaver; those were the buttons I usually need to get to quicker in flight. I may have to invest in the Cougar Paks and reprogram the Orbweaver for other functions like Comms or more mundane tasks around the cockpit. Oh...so much to learn

I've got it working but only for limited commands. Profile 1 - works for the normal Function Views (1-12) and for Radio Comms after TM Throttle Hat switch Profile 2 - I've got a couple of keys working on the Left MFCD as a test. I tried to figure out obscure keyboard combos that would never be programmed normally unless you had 3 hands or very long fingers like: Right MFCD OSB#1 >> "LCtrl - RShift - Num1" Right MFCD OSB#2 >> "LCtrl - RShift - Num2" I'm foreseeing some problems when I get to OSB11 and onwards. I'm wondering whether I could use macros to do that. Any ideas ??? Then I need to find another set of weird keyboard combos for the Right MFCD. I also wondering whether I could use a HTML editor and do most of this manually on the Keyboard.html or is that just a reference generated by the program and not the actual configuration. I'll avoid this until I hear back from someone...don't want to put the entire program into a tailspin :)

Guys, I'm brand new to this sim; got it as a gift from my 'mule' after he saw it on YouTube I've already spent 20 x the cost of the sim for all the input devices plus he just brought me a Razer BlackShark Headset. The boyz at the bar think I've really gone off the deep end....but hey, they just don't get it...right? Maybe one of you more experienced members can start another thread for an Orbweaver so we don't highjack this one too much....your thoughts?

Yes, it does show up in a column as a separate device along with Keyboard, TH HOTAS Joystick, TH HOTUS Throttle, TrackerIR and Saitek Pedals. It would certainly be easier to get the Thrustmaster Cougar MFDs but: a) I'm in Shanghai and it's hard to find any of this stuff b) I'm in Shanghai and it cost me 1.5 x normal c) My 'mule' that brings me this stuff might get tired of explain to Chinese Customs what all this shit is :) d) Love the challenge...

Yes, cichlidfan....would that mean I need to tell both what to do? Example; could I tell Orbweaver that this particular key = 'AAAA' and then tell the DCS options setup that the recognized device 'Orbweaver' has control over OSB#1 with 'AAAA'?

Yes, XtraChrisP...I'm trying to eliminate the full keyboard , and as much mouse activity as possible. My eyes are sh#t so focusing on the monitor and then down on the keyboard is time consuming and frustrating. Think Grandpa Simpson :) The Orbweaver sits flap up against my HOTAS Warthog Throttle so it's a mere glance and I'm accustomed to where all the keys are. It's a working in progress...

Looks like I'm going to have to wrap my head around this, another project for the weekend.

@ shagrat & tommytank... whoa...just read my own last entry and realized the martinis were surely being served onboard that flight:) The Razer Orbweaver (USB mini keyboard) allows me to implement simple keyboard entries as well as more complex macros to achieve various keyboard tasks. So I assigned various simple keyboard tasks associated with Comms; all the basic F functions so far successfully. No need to reach for the keyboard now for Comms. I would like to see if there are keyboard commands (combinations) that directly address the MCFDs so I can further eliminate the use of my mouse. As I tried to say, (inebriatedly..if that's a word), the Orbweaver has 20 buttons x 8 KeyMaps (layers) so I've used Keymap#1 for Comms and wanted to try using KeyMap#2 for Left MCFD and #3 for Right MCFD, etc. Then I just cycle through the Orbweaver to the KeyMaps for the various MCFDs. I looked at the 'Controls configuration manual' that shagrat kindly provided and I'm still pondering over how I can do this whole thing. I'm a little new to this simulator and the Orbweaver but hopefully can avoid the regular keyboard & mouse as much as possible. I'll try again without the martinis this time but any help, thoughts, suggestions would be appreciated :)

Has anyone tried to use a Razer Orbweaver as a means to control the OSBbuttons. My Orbweaver has 20 keys layered on 8 KeyMaps; thta's a lot of extra keystroks that reduce mounsclick. I've already eliminated the need for reahing for the F-Key for Radio interaction which I want to map to the OSBs but I dont know whether those OBs have a native default assignment from the keyboard. This would further reduce going to the mouse to reach them. Any thoughts on this..any ideas, or experience with this keyboard in DCS A-10C Just another input devise that is easier to work with without a keyboard. Please advise...appreciate the help.

Updating from 1.1.0.9 At shagrat & JayPee....thanks for the help getting updated. Already had installed DCS World but that needed an update as well. All went relatively smooth and I was up in the clouds in a couple hours. Only issue was the previous setting I had for all the hardware devices; TM HOTAS Stick & Throttle, Saitek rudders, TrackIR5 & a Razer Orbweaver. Had to remove a ton of settings that conflicted. All said it was immediately worth the trepidation of any big update. Did not remove the previoius version of DCS A10C....all seems good, is it just a waste of space or will I encounter problems?? Quick question; are there keyboard inputs/assignments available for the MCFD OSBs that I could assign to one of the profiles on an Orbweaver? I'd like to eliminate as much mouse selection as reasonable. Thanks again

Can someone please direct me to info on updating my DCS A-10c program; I just bought it new last month from Amazon and it's version 1.1.0.9. And do I need anything else to play in DCS World? Appreciate some help,