How to Add Custom Pages to the Kneepad

[AlaskanGrizzly]

Here is a windows application I am working on to make this process easier:

 

http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=129341

[Speedbrake]

Kneepad PDF Pages

 

Here is a little trick I discovered to create kneepad pages from the various DCS PDF manuals.

 

Open the manual in Adobe Reader

 

Set the view (page size) to a reasonable scale 100%, 75%, etc.

 

Under EDIT click on "Take a Snapshot"

 

Highlight the area you wish to make a kneepad page (try 3:4 ratio)

The program will say snapshot saved)

 

Open a graphic program like "PAINT" and click PASTE. Your page will appear.

 

Click on "CROP" This will give you only the marked area.

 

Save As a png file

 

Name it according to your preferences like A-10C 001, A-10C 002, or Huey 001, etc.

 

It is important that you use numbers like 001, 002, 003 so they will read in the proper order.

 

Place the pages in your kneepad folder as explained earlier in this thread.

 

As far as I am aware there is no division of type of aircraft available in the kneepad function, i.e. you have to replace your pages for each type of aircraft you fly in the top folder. You can create subfolders for each aircraft's pages but you will need to bring them to the top folder before you enter the program.

[HiJack]

The Windows Sniping tool will do all that in one go Speedbrake :music_whistling:

[Speedbrake]

Sniping Tool

 

Thanks HiJack....I never knew that, or even of the program! :thumbup:

[AlaskanGrizzly]

Here is a little trick I discovered to create kneepad pages from the various DCS PDF manuals.

 

Open the manual in Adobe Reader

 

Set the view (page size) to a reasonable scale 100%, 75%, etc.

 

Under EDIT click on "Take a Snapshot"

 

Highlight the area you wish to make a kneepad page (try 3:4 ratio)

The program will say snapshot saved)

 

Open a graphic program like "PAINT" and click PASTE. Your page will appear.

 

Click on "CROP" This will give you only the marked area.

 

Save As a png file

 

Name it according to your preferences like A-10C 001, A-10C 002, or Huey 001, etc.

 

It is important that you use numbers like 001, 002, 003 so they will read in the proper order.

 

Place the pages in your kneepad folder as explained earlier in this thread.

 

As far as I am aware there is no division of type of aircraft available in the kneepad function, i.e. you have to replace your pages for each type of aircraft you fly in the top folder. You can create subfolders for each aircraft's pages but you will need to bring them to the top folder before you enter the program.

 

 

I just released a light weight program that will do all of that for you as well. It can convert the entire 600+ page A-10C manual in less than four minutes. Take a look:

 

http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?p=2164094#post2164094

[Pikey]

i use it for keyboard commands listing :music_whistling:

 

Oh my...this just changed my multiplayer life. Best tip i've had for months!

 

Any smooth ways to get the list? Any other neat ideas (comms is very obvious)

[Pikey]

Oh cancel the request, i found the answer after readign through the entire thread :)

[ejerr11y]

DCS Beacon Map

 

Downloaded "Lino Germany's DCS Beacon Map" (jpeg file). Problem is, I can't figure out where to put the file. Anybody know? Help would be appreciated.

[929th-Ez-Ian]

While poking around with the Kneepad system in DCS, I discovered how incredibly easy it is to add your own custom pages to the kneepad. I couldn't find a thread here on the topic, so I thought I would create one! (I'd add it to the wiki, but I don't seem to be able to edit anything - what use is a wiki you can't contribute to?)

 

Anyway, to add custom pages to your Kneeboard:

 

 

1. In your <user>\Saved Games\DCS folder, create a folder named KNEEBOARD
   
2. In that folder, add the images you want. They can be PNG or JPG (maybe other formats too?), and any size - they will be scaled to fit. Keep them to a 3:4 portrait aspect ratio, though, or they will become distorted.
   
3. That's it! In game, open up your kneepad, then hit "previous page" to flip through your custom pages!
   

Enjoy!

Very nice Loophole Great info!

[SnowTiger]

I think it would be really cool if the Kneeboard would show Maps that we could Zoom In/Out on.

But even better, it would be great if all the Airport/Aerodrome Maps could be selected when needed/wanted, rather than having to page through all of them just to get to the Map you need.

The aerodrome maps are interesting and probably even handy but they can be a pain to scroll through one by one until we get the page we want.

Maybe there is no easier way .... but one can always wish/hope !

[WildBillKelsoe]

Best image size resolution in px for kneeboard is....?

[9.JG52 Ziegler]

Checklist for sure, Thanks Loop.

[Chic]

You can convert PDF files to PNG for free online (http://image.online-convert.com/convert-to-jpg). Will do entire flight manual.

 

I make separate files so not to cram kneeboard. Like NAVIGATION, MISSIONS, FLIGHT MAN, PLAYBOY etc...

 

I make them JSGME. Changin out kneeboard becomes a snap.

[Chic]

Is there a way to have certain kneeboard pages only show up when flying certain aircraft?

 

Example: You own all aircraft modules, however you want the A-10 startup guide to show on the kneeboard only when in the A-10.

 

The Kneeboard file structure has subfiles of each AC under "KNEEBOARD".

Just place your images in AC specific file. Only images in file of AC you're you're flyin at the time will come up.

[july865]

The Kneeboard file structure has subfiles of each AC under "KNEEBOARD".

Just place your images in AC specific file. Only images in file of AC you're you're flyin at the time will come up.

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Where??

[Tempest]

july865

Go TO ----> C:\Eagle Dynamics\DCS World\Bazar\Terrain\Kneeboard

 

and you can create subfolders for your checklists-they will only show when you are in that specific aircraft module. Anything outside that subfolder-like maps in my screenshot will show. Real niffty.

 

Note the names on the subfolders they have to have THOSE SPECIFIC names or they won't show.

 

Subfolder names I know of

 

Uh-1H

TF-51D

Su-33

Su-27

Su-25T

Su-25

P-51D

MiG-29S

Mi-8MT

Ka-50

FW-190D9

F-86F Sabre

F-15C

A-10C

A-10A

 

 

 

Edited January 12, 2015 by Tempest

[july865]

sweet thanks

[txmtb]

july865

Go TO ----> C:\Eagle Dynamics\DCS World\Bazar\Terrain\Kneeboard

 

 

 

You can also do the same thing in the C:\Users\yourusername\Saved Games\DCS. Create a Kneeboard folder, and then subfolders as Tempest said. Either way works, but I like to keep all the custom stuff in saved games and it won't get reset/overwritten during repair/upgrade.

 

Anything you place in C:\Users\yourusername\Saved Games\DCS\Kneeboard will show up on all the kneeboards.

[FSKRipper]

Anyone encountered problems with *jpg files or is it just me? Converting them to *.png works fine but all of my former Kneeboard files in jpg Format are no longer working.

[buylikesandviews]

is this works?

[DirtyFret]

is this works?

 

Yes. For me this works perfectly with .jpg and.png files although I do remember having problems with .jpg files that had their extension capitalized (JPG vs jpg).