Multi-monitor set-up guide & help (unofficial)

I have upgraded to DCS world and transferred my settings from this thread but on start up the A 10 crashes to desk top. When I revert back to default (1 screen) it works okay

Anybody have an idea why, it was working perfect before DCS world

Please elaborate what exactly "transferred my settings from this thread" means.

I have upgraded to DCS world and transferred my settings from this thread but on start up the A 10 crashes to desk top. When I revert back to default (1 screen) it works okay

 

Anybody have an idea why, it was working perfect before DCS world

Are you in full screen or windowed mode?

SoftTH or not?

If not using softTH you must use windowed mode otherwise you will crash to desktop.

Are you in full screen or windowed mode?

 

SoftTH or not?

 

If not using softTH you must use windowed mode otherwise you will crash to desktop.

yes of course, I was not in windowed mode. Thanks for your help

Hi Guy's

Im new to DCS and been reading about multiple monitor set ups and to be perfectly honest no sure if this is going to work on what I'm intending. I've build An F/A-18E pit and at this time running the VRS superbug on it. However, Saying that VRS has done an incredible job but with the Hornet bit unfortunatly FSX is the limiting factor as it's not a combat sim.

I'm certainly hoping for the F/A-18E for DCS to be just as incredible as VRS and looking forward to it.

Been reading about the multiple monitor setup and can not seem to see anything that will come close to what I need to achive and really not sure if it is possible at this time as I'm not familiar with DCS.

As it stands right now is that my main screen is a 27" with a 10 inch touch for the UFCD and 3 8 inch screens for the LDDI, RDDI, CDDI.

When finished it will have 3 27" monitors as the main with the remainer of the 10" and 8" screens for a total of 7 screens.

Is it possible in getting the layout as seen in the Pit.

I do appreciate your help and thank you in advance..

Cheers

Wood

hi all,needs some help here

After following this thread I was able to create the 2 mfcd onto my second screen.

Next I followed the tutorial regarding Helios set up and everything looks good except I cant get the buttons to bind.

This is where Im stuck as I appeared to have done everything correctly.

The helios installation path for the A10 is C:\Program Files\Eagle Dynamics\DCS World

this looks to be correct.

Any thoughts on what step I am missing? thanks

see attachment

The best way to learn Helios is to dl someones profile from Gadroc's site and open it up.

The easiest way to create to MFDs is to copy existing ones from a working profile (you can run multiple instances of the editor). When you copy them all of the bindings come with the buttons.

The best way to learn Helios is to dl someones profile from Gadroc's site and open it up.

 

The easiest way to create to MFDs is to copy existing ones from a working profile (you can run multiple instances of the editor). When you copy them all of the bindings come with the buttons.

thanks Found the site and will try it now

The best way to learn Helios is to dl someones profile from Gadroc's site and open it up.

 

The easiest way to create to MFDs is to copy existing ones from a working profile (you can run multiple instances of the editor). When you copy them all of the bindings come with the buttons.

nailed it first try! not so hard when you get the hang of it with a bit of help

thanks again

No problem. Helios was making me crazy until I realized I did not have to build everything from scratch. Once you start looking it begins to make sense too!!

Hi Guy's

Im new to DCS and been reading about multiple monitor set ups and to be perfectly honest no sure if this is going to work on what I'm intending. I've build An F/A-18E pit and at this time running the VRS superbug on it. However, Saying that VRS has done an incredible job but with the Hornet bit unfortunatly FSX is the limiting factor as it's not a combat sim.

 

I'm certainly hoping for the F/A-18E for DCS to be just as incredible as VRS and looking forward to it.

 

Been reading about the multiple monitor setup and can not seem to see anything that will come close to what I need to achive and really not sure if it is possible at this time as I'm not familiar with DCS.

 

As it stands right now is that my main screen is a 27" with a 10 inch touch for the UFCD and 3 8 inch screens for the LDDI, RDDI, CDDI.

 

When finished it will have 3 27" monitors as the main with the remainer of the 10" and 8" screens for a total of 7 screens.

Is it possible in getting the layout as seen in the Pit.

 

 

I do appreciate your help and thank you in advance..

 

Cheers

Wood

Wood. I love your F18 pit. :thumbup: Do you have any plans for the build you could share? I'm wanting to build one.

Thx - Deacon

Hi, guys!

Could you pls quickly remind me, what are the commands to disable LMFCD and RMFCD drawing inside the cockpit (center viewport)?

When finished it will have 3 27" monitors as the main with the remainer of the 10" and 8" screens for a total of 7 screens.

Is it possible in getting the layout as seen in the Pit.

 

I do appreciate your help and thank you in advance..

 

Cheers

Wood

Well, in theory (and, maybe, with some magic and patience, in practice) you can. Windows 7 allows you to manage up to 10 monitors. DCS should normally allow you to edit your monitor configuration files the way you need them.

There are models of ATI videocards that support up to 6 displays. Then, you can add several USB monitors. Or, you can have a networked PC that will provide connections to additional displays.

It's not a straightforward task, but with a bit of learning, it's manageable.

Currently my system runs on 5 monitors, it wasn't easy to set up, but it works.

Hi, guys!

 

Could you pls quickly remind me, what are the commands to disable LMFCD and RMFCD drawing inside the cockpit (center viewport)?

There is no com and for this, you have to edit one of the lua files to disable then... And I forgot which one... It should be somewhere in this thread, you just need to find it

There is no com and for this, you have to edit one of the lua files to disable then... And I forgot which one... It should be somewhere in this thread, you just need to find it

Yes, commands that I need to type in the .lua, this is what I meant, sorry for not being clear. Reading through the whole thread was exactly what I was trying to avoid, hoping someone would have it off the top of the head ;-)

UPD

Solution found: you need to edit \DCS World\Scripts\Aircrafts\_Common\Cockpit\ViewportHandling.lua

Disable render_purpose.GENERAL.

purposes = {--render_purpose.GENERAL,

desktop visible edges

Hi mates,

Got following settings:

1 x 27" left 1920x1080

1 x 27" center 1920x1080

1 x 24" right 1920x1080

Ingame: 5760 x1080

The monitors are all from samsung but different types.

Attached picture, you see there are desktop edges visible. Thats really anoying, anyone has a solution? :cry:

Hi mates,

 

Got following settings:

 

1 x 27" left 1920x1080

1 x 27" center 1920x1080

1 x 24" right 1920x1080

Ingame: 5760 x1080

 

The monitors are all from samsung but different types.

 

 

_ = function(p) return p; end;

name = _('3 Screen Test');

Description = 'Configuration with 3 monitors each with its own camera'

Viewports =

{

 

Left =

{

x = 1920;

y = 0;

width = 1920;

height = 1080;

viewDx = -1;

viewDy = 0;

aspect = 1.6;

},

 

Center =

{

x = 0;

y = 0;

width = 1920;

height = 1080;

viewDx = 0;

viewDy = 0;

aspect = 1.6;

},

 

Right =

{

x = 3840;

y = 0;

width = 1920;

height = 1080;

viewDx = 1;

viewDy = 0;

aspect = 1.6;

}

}

 

UIMainView = Viewports.Center

 

 

Attached picture, you see there are desktop edges visible. Thats really anoying, anyone has a solution? :cry:

And the definitive question is ?

Read through this http://files.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/214771/ and my signature while formulating the question with more details about your desktop and settings again.

Just try to rotate views left and right a bit.i am using viewDX: -1.1, 0, 1.1

Thx peterp and leonpo.

i use now leonpos settings viewDX: -1.1, 0, 1.1 and works like a charm. :thumbup:

Hi guys I'm gonna have to admit defeat after reading through all the posts and still not getting my setup right.

Basically I've got three monitors which I want to use for camera view only as I've got a track IR and can move around the cockpit etc.

Its a SLI setup but the issue I have is that while all 3 monitors are 23" one of them (Center) only goes up to 1920x1080 but the two either side go to 2048x1152

I've had a go at the lua file but can't seem to get it recognised in the options. Any pointers advice greatfully received.

_ = function(p) return p; end;

name = _('3Screen');

Description = 'Configuration with 3 identical monitors each with its own camera'

Viewports =

{

Left =

{

x = 0;

y = 0;

width = 2048

height = 1152;

viewDx = -0;

viewDy = 0;

aspect = 1.7;

},

Center =

{

x = 2048;

y = 0;

width = 1920;

height = 1080;

viewDx = 0;

viewDy = 0;

aspect = 1.7;

},

Right =

{

x = 3968;

y = 0;

width = 2048;

height = 1152;

viewDx = 0;

viewDy = 0;

aspect = 1.7;

}

}

UIMainView = Viewports.Center

Anyone??? :(:cry:

...I would like the F10 map to appear only on the upper monitor. My guess was the FUI/Ressources folder, but I found nothing, and my searches on ED's and SC's forums were unfruitful.

 

Could anyone point me in the right direction ?

It's annoying me too. Especially in multiplayer missions. My two monitors size isn't match. So, it's not perceptible map view when pressing F10. :(

you have typo here (this is very easy to overlook when editing)

_ = function(p) return p; end;

name = _('3Screen');

Description = 'Configuration with 3 identical monitors each with its own camera'

Viewports =

{

Left =

{

x = 0;

y = 0;

width = 2048 <====== you have ; missing here

height = 1152;

viewDx = -0; <====== if you want this monitor to display LEFT side of the main camera view you need this to be -1

viewDy = 0;

aspect = 1.7;

},

 

Center =

{

x = 2048;

y = 0;

width = 1920;

height = 1080;

viewDx = 0;

viewDy = 0;

aspect = 1.7;

},

 

Right =

{

x = 3968;

y = 0;

width = 2048;

height = 1152;

viewDx = 0; <====== if you want this monitor to display RIGHT side of the main camera view you need this to be 1

viewDy = 0;

aspect = 1.7;

}

}

 

 

UIMainView = Viewports.Center

you have typo here (this is very easy to overlook when editing)

You sir are an absolute legend and your reputation is well deserved that's done just the job! Game has now got MUCH better FPS and looking gooooood. Thanks buddy!!

Sorry if a repeat question

Does this just work on the DCS A-10 and Flaming Cliffs 3 series? I have tried to follow the instructions and can not alter the resolution under options within Flaming Cliffs 2 or the original BlackShark.

Does this just work on the DCS A-10 and Flaming Cliffs 3 series? I have tried to follow the instructions and can not alter the resolution under options within Flaming Cliffs 2 or the original BlackShark.

Doesn't work in FC2, no exporting there at all... for BS1, can't remember any more

Basically with almost every release the file structure is changed a bit and what might work in one doesn't for the other.