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Yes, I can see changes on the 2D (VR) screen, and yes, running MT exe. I believe all is good, just was thrown off by the fact that you can't use a hotkey while flying to see the difference as you can (IIRC) in 2D.. And here's a funny thing, I reinstalled in IL-2 and it created a ReshadeVR.ini file, I think I may need to re-check restrictions on that DCS folder (which is under "Program Files).. EDIT: I added permissions to the All folders under Eagle Dynamics, did a "Save As" to the Reshade.ini (to ReshadeVR.ini) and was able to save it directly to the bin-mt folder (previously was blocked from saving it there). Started DCS, checked hotkeys, exited, and lo and behold my ReshadeVR.ini file updated!. So it was a permissions issue blocking Reshade from creating that file for some reason..

Ahh, the reload button, not the Effects on/off.. let me re-read that post and try it! Not sure what is supposed to be happening with the created ReshadeVR.ini, the correct sync checkboxes are loaded, restarted DCS, it never changes.. The effects Reload and On/Off work (on the 2D VR screen) so I have to assume it's functioning..

Yes, the Reshade64_XR.json API is loaded, and the log file is populated. I can see the Home menu in VR Now 2D screen (I added the VR Toolkit), but only see changes on the 2D (VR) screen, not in VR itself, this is normal? Do I turn effect On, then restart DCS to get them? Also, no ReshadeVR.ini was created.. if I create it I should see the "Home" menu IN VR? I don't.. Also notice that is doesn't load in 2D now...

If I am understanding you correctly I just open my Reshade.ini, "Save as" ReShadeVR.ini in the same (C:\Program Files\Eagle Dynamics\DCS World\bin-mt) folder, done? I did it for DCS (yet to test) but it also didn't work in IL-2 and I just noticed it already has a ReshadeVR.ini...but it is 2K in size vs Reshade.ini being 3K.. That (creating ReshadeVR.ini) didn't work. Then tried removing all traces of Reshade (folder and files), downloaded the Reshade with Add-ons, installed that (with no Add-ons) selecting both DX11 and OpenXR, now I see nothing in 2D or VR... No sign of it loading at all.

Having the same issue with the latest Reshade 6.3.1 in both exes (installed in both), works on the 2D screen, nothing in VR....

I currently use a Warthog Throttle and a TM Warthog Sick with a Virpil WarBRD base. Love the stick but looking at the available buttons/dials/axis of the Orion2, along with the better Idle\AB setup. I use TARGET and an "ALL 128 DX" profile to give the TM throttle DX assignments for all of it's switch positions as they are not set up as standard (comes as a DX32 setup). Is anything "extra" needed for the Orion or is it ready to set up in DCS Controls? Does it work well, is it reliable, and is it a suitable upgrade?

Problem solved.. Voice Attack allows you to send a command to a specific app, bringing it into focus for the keystroke. The trick was to return focus to the sim, which required a separate command ("Focus Back" is and Alt-Tab) be invoked... works perfectly.

Received my XR-3 last week and getting it set up. Having a bit of issue with Masking for MR. I use a couple MFDs for the F-16 and also with paper guides I make up (pic is for DCS BF-109) to give me a ton of extra buttons. The issue is I want to be able to turn the mask on/off while flying and the Varjo Labtools app must be the program in-focus in windows for the masking on/off hot key to work. Wondering if i'm missing something simple or if it's just not possible. Maybe creating a chroma key setup behind these screens would work? Any hints would be appreciated! Edit :Spoiler, it has been solved, keep reading...

You are using Varjo Foveated, not mbuccia's Quad-views, correct? I would also uninstall XRTK, I see it's disabled but (for me) I would eliminate it as a potential issue. Get the OpenXR Layers GUI app to see exactly what APIs are loading - https://github.com/fredemmott/OpenXR-API-Layers-GUI/releases/tag/v2024.09.09 Mine looks like this (order of them loading can make a difference also!) -

I'm being told (pre-delivery) that the Varjo Labtools masking tool works horribly in DCS, are many here using something else? I keep seeing "Virtual Desktop" pop up, but think it's for other headsets. Will it work well with the XR-3? I mostly just want to mask out a rectangle on my desk containing MFD/ICP/MFD and possible KB below, be able to see to push buttons/keys... nothing crazy Is it possible to run DCS in SteamVR and use Steam's Reality mixer? Just saw a video (MSFS) of a guy using it with the XR-3...

Breathing life into this after a year as my XR-3 (if it ever leaves customs) arrives soon. I'm looking for the best visuals in the latest DCS 2.9 version out now, will start another thread on best way to mixed reality..

Wanted to try different settings to optimize my VR and 2D experience in both the \bin-MT\DCS.exe and standard \bin\DCS.exe (need to run standard at times). What shows up under "1. Select a program to customize:" is "Digital Combat Simulator: Black Shark (dcs.exe)" with no indication of a path. I can find both other exe's under the "Add" button pulldown, but it will not add them. No error, just nothing happens when you hit "Add Selected Program". I guess the question is, will just selecting the current option will the settings apply to all DCS exe's?

Did that, still is populating (duplicating) axis assignments to most of the controllers. Only way I see around it is to "Disable" the categories I don't want auto-populated. Even when I save and Load a settings file, it just does it again by itself...

Helios works great..

I am having similar issues, don't really have a "cockpit" but run a TM HOTAS, MFG pedals, 2 MFDs (TM frames) and an ICP, which shows as 7 different controllers. I save the setups (after clearing out all the garbage) for each plane but DCS keeps re-assigning things like views, rudder controls, fire controls, etc etc. across many of the devices.. Very odd behavior.

If I played it much or had a lot of missions/campaign progress I would have, but after being away for some time and having startup issues I recently did a fresh install from scratch of the newest version, so really had nothing I cared about. Also the saved Control settings for individual planes was/is messed up so that had to be done from ground up also..

Thanks, the openbeta was last used mid-June, the standard had todays date, dumped openbeta. Now if I can just get the controls set up to stop self-assigning bindings...

Now that DCS is "unified", can I dump the openbeta stuff?

You get sorted out? Also wanter to post what the solution was for me, and now I can run triples with the XR-3 plugged in.. For anyone here that wants/needs to run dual or triples with the VR/XR-3 plugged in, I was led to a great, easy (and relatively cheap) solution. For my triples I leave the center (main) DP monitor plugged in to the 4090. For the outside two DP monitors I just received a StarTech.com USB 3.0 to Dual DisplayPort 4K60 DisplayLink External Graphics Adapter. Plugged the outer 2 monitors in, instant success and both in the full native resolution of 2560x1440 @ 144hz. Looks like it will work great..

Likely something i'm doing wrong, don't see it from the manual so figured I would ask here. I have 7 "controllers columns", including 2 MFDs, an ICP (with virtual joystick, so makes 2 columns), TM HOTAS throttle and JStick and MFG Rudder pedals. I set up a different profile for each aircraft, in this instance the F-86F. Save the profile in the default folder. Load the profile and check it, there are a bunch of duplicate entries in the columns of equipment not being used (for that plane) and it causes all kinds of strange behavior in flight. Why is it not saving/loading what I created and making it's own assignments?

Thank you, one spot is the "vr-xr-discussion" channel. (Morphine US) - https://discord.com/channels/839478779256897546/853262176327041065/1275828186885914634 The other is the "xr-4" channel (Ella AU).. - https://discord.com/channels/839478779256897546/1178706354286899210/1275967382124367985 I respond to both as the latest post in both channels.. EDIT: Reading the links you provided, the way I read it, I only need a second video card if I want to run MORE than one monitor along with the XR-3, I see no mention of needing to do anything to run 1 monitor with it?

As a new Varjo XR-3 owner (arrives next week if customs doesn't mess me up) I was pointed to this thread by peeps on the Varjo Discord. I was also curious about the leg-switch used in the video. Funny the Point-CTRL mention, as I have had one on order since December of 2022. He has been busy producing them this year (Covid destroyed his parts supply chain for a while I believe). He is up to producing 10/01/2022 orders, so it's really a two year wait at best. Odd that dburne was last to post here (RIP Don), had a lot of conversations with him about my Aero in the past, great guy. An FYI, the XR-3, which was ~ $6k, required you own a business and also required ~$800 a year software subscription, is available at a US distributor to consumers (no idea for how long) for $3999, lifetime software subscription included (unlocked).. still not "cheap" but substantially discounted!

One of the reasons I went with the XR-3 (unlocked, lifetime software subscription included, deeply discounted) was the possibilities Mixed Reality gives for the use of my physical MFDs, ICP, etc., hand tracking for flipping virtual switches, etc. My eyes are bleeding looking through YT video reviews, none of which really do an in-depth use of MR while flying. Would love to hear from someone using an XR-3 or XR-4 in DCS with MR, or point me to a review! This is the ONLY YT video I could find showing DCS in MY on an XR-3...

Edit: Spent quite a bit of time reading/asking questions on the Varjo Discord. Contrary to what you stated above, I was told (by everyone) that the XR-3 counts as 3 monitors, which allows you to keep one external monitor running. Guess I won't know for certain until I plug it in! I'm REALLY hoping the 5090 removes the antiquated "4 monitor" limit...

Just ordered an XR-3 (unlocked, comes with lifetime software subscription), wondering if any here are using one and how the setup went, how hand tracking works, and how high of a PPD can you run?