Can you enlarge on screen text?

mondaysoff · April 19, 2014

Calling all DCS experts, is there a way of changing the size of the on-screen text, that comes from ATC, ground crew, wingmen etc, so this old boy does not have to keep squinting and straining his eyes so much. Any pointers in this matter would be greatly appreciated.

Many thanks in advance.

Maximus_Lazarus · April 21, 2014

I would also like to know.

cichlidfan · April 21, 2014

This thread might be of interest.

http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=92483

mondaysoff · April 23, 2014

This thread might be of interest.

http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=92483

Thank you very much. Although this thread was old and all the scripts in it are totally different in 1.2.7, it gave me a starting point where to look. Together with another member that I noticed had succeeded with this (Fakum) I have come up with this set up so far and I am very happy with it.

I must note that this is the first time I have ever gone into changing scripts, so I apologise if this does not work for you, Just remember to BACKUP first.

Ok, the only file I had to locate was:

DCS World\Scripts\UI\RadioCommandDialogPanel folder

Open the CommandMenu.lua in Notepad ++

Changes are in RED

Line 44 menuWidth = 500

Line 80 local font /fonts/DejaVuLGCSansCondensed-Bold.ttf

Line 84 text.fontsize =22

Line 100 text.fontsize =28

line 101 text.color = yellow

Dont forget to SAVE

Regarding line 80 and the fonts, a list of fonts to be used can be found here:

DCS World\dxgui\skins\fonts

I have only tested this in the Blackshark as that is all I am flying at present. With the success of the above I thought I would try something else out related to the Radio Commands and the F keys. I was finding it quite awkward spanning my hand across the keyboard with the RALT-\ then having to go to the F keys. With a bit of searching I found GREB's post http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.phpt=66715&highlight=ATC+reply+text

Changing Radio Command Keys

Again this is an old post, so the file structure is different in 1.2.7. I located the folder needed eventually

DCS World\Config\Input\CommandMenu\Keyboard

Open the default.lua in Notepadd++ (obviously backup first)

change's are in RED

function layout()

return {

keyCommands = {

{combos = {{key = 'Num1'}}, name = 'Command menu item 1', down = ICommandMenuItem1},

{combos = {{key = 'Num2'}}, name = 'Command menu item 2', down = ICommandMenuItem2},

{combos = {{key = 'Num3'}}, name = 'Command menu item 3', down = ICommandMenuItem3},

{combos = {{key = 'Num4'}}, name = 'Command menu item 4', down = ICommandMenuItem4},

{combos = {{key = 'Num5'}}, name = 'Command menu item 5', down = ICommandMenuItem5},

{combos = {{key = 'Num6'}}, name = 'Command menu item 6', down = ICommandMenuItem6},

{combos = {{key = 'Num7'}}, name = 'Command menu item 7', down = ICommandMenuItem7},

{combos = {{key = 'Num8'}}, name = 'Command menu item 8', down = ICommandMenuItem8},

{combos = {{key = 'Num9'}}, name = 'Command menu item 9', down = ICommandMenuItem9},

{combos = {{key = 'Num0'}}, name = 'Command menu item 10', down = ICommandMenuItem10},

{combos = {{key = 'F11'}}, name = 'Command menu item 11', down = ICommandMenuItem11},

{combos = {{key = 'F12'}}, name = 'Command menu item 12', down = ICommandMenuItem12},

{combos = {{key = 'Tab', reformers = {'LShift'}}}, name = 'Command switch dialog', down = ICommandSwitchDialog},

},

}

end

The only other task to complete is binding the Radio Command key in DCS options\controls, I bound the RALT-\ keyboard command to the right arrow key ⇨ left of the numpad (if you use a joystick you wont need right pitch) , now all I have to do is use my thumb on the new radio command binding ⇨ and my fingers on the 1-0 numbers for the F keys just using one hand, sooooooo much easier.

As I said before this has only been tested in the Blackshark as for other aircraft, I am unsure.

I hope this is helpful to some, appologies if there are any mistakes as I said this is my first experience at scripts and posting.

Thanks again cichlidfan.

I can confirm that this set up does not work in the A-10C, you have to use your MIC Switch bindings.

Edited August 12, 2014 by mondaysoff

Belgeode · December 6, 2014

Hi there. Sorry to bring up an old topic, but I also find myself wanting a larger text size (preferably in yellow or orange).

I tried the changes that were mentioned above, but the moment I save the new LUA and launch the game, it crashes. The only file I modified was the CommandMenu.lua in notepad.

I am not sure what I am doing wrong here. I followed the instructions above to the letter. Unless it no longer works with the new patch we got a couple days ago?

mondaysoff · December 6, 2014

Hi there. Sorry to bring up an old topic, but I also find myself wanting a larger text size (preferably in yellow or orange).

I tried the changes that were mentioned above, but the moment I save the new LUA and launch the game, it crashes. The only file I modified was the CommandMenu.lua in notepad.

I am not sure what I am doing wrong here. I followed the instructions above to the letter. Unless it no longer works with the new patch we got a couple days ago?

Hi, sorry to hear you are having problems with this. I notice you say you are using Notepad, not "Notepad ++" the latter is much more reliable, and it is free to download, just do a google search.

I have just upgraded to the latest patch and it works OK for me, please let me know your success.

Slazi · December 7, 2014

I definitely need this, too. I use a blue light cutter at night, which makes reading ally text impossible.

Belgeode · December 7, 2014

Thank you Mondaysoff for the prompt response there! I had no idea Notepad++ was a separate entity from regular windows Notepad. That made the difference!

Now... next question. I see that we can change the color of the caption heading, what about the color of the actual text options? Is there a way to change that, because line 85 does not appear to do anything. It remains white, even though I typed yellow.

mondaysoff · December 7, 2014

Hi Belgeode, glad I was of some assistance, Just one extra note, if you didn't already know, every time ED does an update you have to re-enter that info again. For me I have a before and after folders with the relevant lua files in. Also EDGE is due for release soon, that may also change things.

As for your next question regarding coloured caption text, I had a go with that myself today and the same thing happened to me. I am still learning this game and I have very limited knowledge in scripts and lua's and limited time so my apologies for not being helpful here. If I find any solutions I will post back here.

mj3437 · December 7, 2014

This is a great tip for this old geezer! I would also like to enlarge the briefing window if anyone knows how.

MJ

BitMaster · December 9, 2014

Notepd is a terrible editor ! It was created to take small notes for everyday life and not to create, open & edit or just open & safe any files that are read by the operating system.

If you just "touch" a file with MS Notepad in the linux world, aka /etc/xyz-config...you have a very good chance of getting an unreadable file.

the reason, afair, is the line end command and CLF ( might be the same, I simply dunno ).

I screwed up some files over the years by disobeying this fundamental law :(

Don't use Notepad for anything else but notes.

MS-World notepad++ ( Wordpad does not break the lines/CLF but is not nice to work with )

linux joe or vi

Bit

Phantom_Mark · December 9, 2014

This would be very handy for DK2 owners as well out of interest :thumbup:

GregP · January 31, 2015

Just wanted to note that mondaysoff's tips in post #4 still work perfectly in 1.2.14. Nice work!

Chic · January 31, 2015

Just wanted to note that mondaysoff's tips in post #4 still work perfectly in 1.2.14. Nice work!

I second that.

BTW, can same be done for the frame counter (R CTRL / Pause) ??

smirkza · January 31, 2015

http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/84648/

I use this mod in the current build, with no problems at all.

It takes a couple of minutes to set up and you don't need to use the clickable element, if you don't want to.

Just edit the mods .lua prior to installing it with JSGME.

Plus, I use it with the DK2 so take advantage of the ability to move the text in to the viewable area!

Fakum · January 31, 2015

Hi Belgeode, glad I was of some assistance, Just one extra note, if you didn't already know, every time ED does an update you have to re-enter that info again. For me I have a before and after folders with the relevant lua files in. Also EDGE is due for release soon, that may also change things.

As for your next question regarding coloured caption text, I had a go with that myself today and the same thing happened to me. I am still learning this game and I have very limited knowledge in scripts and lua's and limited time so my apologies for not being helpful here. If I find any solutions I will post back here.

I dont remember all the details, but quite a while back when I successfully was able to increase the text size for communications only, I never had to do anything again with all the updates. Im not talking about color, Im strictly talking about FONT SIZE. that may be because every time there is an update, DCS creates a backup file which includes subfolders such as MODS & Scripts. After the update, I simply open up the DCS word root directory and copy and replace all the backup files and allow overwrite, Hope that helps in some way?

mondaysoff · February 10, 2015

I dont remember all the details, but quite a while back when I successfully was able to increase the text size for communications only, I never had to do anything again with all the updates. Im not talking about color, Im strictly talking about FONT SIZE. that may be because every time there is an update, DCS creates a backup file which includes subfolders such as MODS & Scripts. After the update, I simply open up the DCS word root directory and copy and replace all the backup files and allow overwrite, Hope that helps in some way?

Thanks FAKUM, I will do that at next update. I wondered why all those back up files were building up in the DCS directory, I assume it is ok to delete all but the latest back up?

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