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Hello, I really need some advice. My sim computer did the auto Windows 10 thing. I am having issue after issue with my cockpit setup in Windows 10 and I'm thinking of resetting my computer back to the way it was when I bought it. Everything is backed up as I need it. Can I restore Win 7, allow it to update, but not allow it to load Win 10? I'm not doing as of yet, just tossing it around as I wait for a software update for my hardware. This was so much easier back then ;) thank you,

As Bad_CrC says, it is done in the Mission Editor. The lua file is then packed with the mission. A nice touch to see after three years off.

Yes, nicely done!

Thanks very much for this. I can see where this could be a disadvantage in an online environment. I know having a cockpit can make things vs. a HOTAS setup more difficult. I just think it is great how things are coming along. We are so lucky to have these dream toys. :)

Hello, Check the file sizes of your Helios project files. I sometimes see file corruption and the size of the files would change from data loss. I put my backed up project files back in and it is back to normal. It's just something for you to look at... I am having all kinds of issues with Win 10. I want my old computer back. I sure didn't ask for the update. Is it even possible to run Win7 anymore? good luck, I know what you are going through.

Hello Andy. Thanks very much. Everything in the pit is scratch-built except for the heavily modified FLCS/TQS. I am close to redoing the instrument panel, overhead panel and rudders (which contain two parts from a set of CH Pedals - almost forgot!). I think I will add to the back panels so they go higher for lighting. I forgot to add this, but I could not have made this work without a LOT of help from Ralph Robertson, who helped develop the Epic hardware cards I use. They were expensive, but I owned them for over twenty years now. I wish I was smart enough to write input/output code for it.

Hello to all, I hope I'm not out of place with this, but I was wondering how the VR stuff is coming along? I know nothing about it and I don't want to start, just curious to learn what's new... thanks,

Hello Enforce, good to hear from you again. Right now, I am getting my 4 screen rig going again, but I have another monitor to finally do a proper instrument panel. I don't want to go to 5 monitors, so I am thinking 2 CP monitors and a huge front screen. It is driving me crazy lately though. My TIR software stops my Phidget LED cards from working, and Helios has been giving me fits. I'll get it working only to have it quit again. Full system reloads, you name it, I've tried it. If I get flying, I'll see you.

OK.. I was able to find my options.lua. That's it for now until next question.

A bit of good news, the UV-26 lights up. We're all here for the pics...

Hello everyone, Life got pretty hard there for a while and I had to let go of one of my favorite hobbies. Life is going absolutely great now and I'll be retiring on October 1. I finally was able to get back to my cockpit build, which I have been dreading ever since MS snuck a Windows 10 install onto my sim computer. Sadly, and this is no compliment, I have forgotten more than most people know about this stuff. :( I have many hurdles, but I'm stopped by a simple one at the moment: I've spread DCS across my monitors and cannot access the "settings". I'm having a bit of trouble finding my 'options.lua' to edit this back. So, dumb question #1 is where do I edit to get back to a single monitor? Please note, it will take me some time to re-learn the site and learn info from it (it is all over the place). I'm not asking to be taught, just for help in self-teaching :) thanks much. I could really use the help about now...

Thank you BitMaster. I tell you, between Win 10 killing my I/O system (working with the developer now), re-learning how to do multi-monitor and export in 2.0 (#@!#!) and then dealing with whatever new bugs and/or 'features' in BS/DCS, I just might take a sledge hammer to it. yeah, I'm out of coffee... :)

Hello and thanks, I am thinking issue is caused by the volume slider bug. I think the sound is coming from the static objects and I was not changing the volume as I was not restarting the sim. I note the instant action mission is more quiet than my editor mission. 1.5.4 refuses to run. I will concentrate on 2.0 for now. Dying to fly in the new scenery. Yes, same three year old system. I did a good cleaning on it today. Wow! dusty.

The offending sound is not affected by any sim volumes. Has to be in my system somewhere. Weird... thanks all.

Fresh DL and install of 1.5.4 refuses to run at all. 2.0 is fine. will see what happens...

Another one... I can also load 1.5.4 and use my same BS2 code when prompted{?}

Thanks very much Don B. I'll look into it more...

Hello to all, I am back to DCS after 2-3 years off. I have a fresh install with the Nevada terrain. I only fly the Blackshark and I will hopefully get my cockpit working again. I enter a Ka-50, sitting with all systems off. I hear an annoying buzzsaw sound. It changes pitch and intensity as I look around. I hear it where ever I place my helo. Is it normal? I really don't want to hear it any more. Thanks,

Just select all of it with your mouse and you can enlarge the whole thing if you hold Shift as you do it.

Leave Phidgets running. Start Helios. Start TIR. Start DCS. No so hard... You don't need Phidgets running for it to work with Helios, but I leave it on as I still have testing to do.

I just flew a sortie and lost a wheel. I had three greens, but only two wheels (right side was missing). I have also seen where LED's stop working with damaged gear. I look at real LED's though and no longer look at the DCS LED's. Could be a bug, but it is a moot point to point them out in BS2 anymore.

Hello, is your "Disable Aero Interface" checked?

If F-15 vs. P-51 ever happens, I want no part of it. Agree with first poster. I want what I bought into, not some remake of ARMA, across multiple time spans, yet.

You have to name your poison with the BS2 trimmer options. I <hate> the central position option and find the original much easier.

You'll over-control less if you edit your controller curves and lower Y saturation.