Beginners Guide: Dual monitors + Helios + Loz profile

[majapahit]

thx Maddog, this made my A10 Helios work

[albertseille]

Hey, thank you for the guide but i have a problem. I have followed all the steps of the guide but when i start a mission i cant find the digital clock nor the uhf repeater or the countermeasures panel. I also have very big letters and the numbers of the countermeasures display and the digital clock on my big screen. What should i do?

[Howartzer]

Hi I've followed this guide and I still cannot get any MFCDs RWR ect. exported. I have a 1920x1080 TV and a 1920x1080 monitor. I Followed this guide omitting the touch screen setup in windows and every toggle and gauge is working fine. I've read through this thread and others https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=70716

 

Here is my monitor export .lua

 

_  = function(p) return p; end;
name = _('Export_Helios_1920x1080');
Description = '2 Monitor Helios 1920x1080';
Viewports =

{
Center =
{
x = 0;
y = 0;
width = 1920;
height = 1080;
viewDx = 0;
viewDy = 0;
aspect = 1.7777778;
    }
}

GUI=
{
	x = 0;
	y = 0;
	width = 1920;
	height = 1080;
}	

UIMainView = GUI

--//////////////////////////////////////
--	   Eagle Dynamics A-10C =
--//////////////////////////////////////	

ED_A10C_LEFT_MFCD =
{
    x = 60;
    y = 1200;
    width = 445;
    height = 445;
}

ED_A10C_RIGHT_MFCD =
{
    x = 1415;
    y = 1200;
    width = 445;
    height = 445;
}



ED_A10C_CLOCK =
{
	x = 480;
	y = 1910;
	width = 122;
	height = 122;
}	

ED_A10C_RWR =
{
	x = 600;
	y = 1241;
	width = 175;
	height = 175;
}
	
ED_A10C_CMSP =
{
	x = 1075;
	y = 1270;
	width = 270;
	height = 70;
}		

ED_A10C_CMSC =
{
	x = 856;
	y = 1221;
	width = 230;
	height = 49;
}

ED_A10C_UHF_FREQUENCY_STATUS =
{
	x = 635;
	y = 1645;
	width = 12;
	height = 30;
}

ED_A10C_UHF_PRESET_CHANNEL =
{
	x = 748;
	y = 1557;
	width = 30;
	height = 30;
}

ED_A10C_UHF_REPEATER =
{
	x = 656;
	y = 1775;
	width = 110;
	height = 30;
}

 

Also My ViewportHandling.lua

 

					   
-- positioning on screen in HUD Only view 
function update_screenspace_diplacement(aspect,is_left,zoom_value)
local aspect     =     aspect or 1
local zoom_value = zoom_value or 0
local default_width  = 0.5 * LockOn_Options.screen.height + (64 * zoom_value)
if default_width > LockOn_Options.screen.height then
   default_width = LockOn_Options.screen.height
end

if default_width > 0.5 * LockOn_Options.screen.width then
   default_width = 0.5 * LockOn_Options.screen.width
end
	
local default_height = default_width / aspect
local default_y      = LockOn_Options.screen.height - default_height
local default_x      = LockOn_Options.screen.width  - default_width
if  is_left then
	default_x   = 0
end
dedicated_viewport 		  = {default_x,default_y,default_width,default_height}
dedicated_viewport_arcade = {default_x, 0	    ,default_width,default_height}
end

function make_viewport(aspect,is_left,is_top,default_width,zoom_value)
local aspect      	 =     aspect or 1
local zoom_value	 = zoom_value or 0
local default_width  = default_width or 0.5 * LockOn_Options.screen.height
	  default_width  = default_width + (64 * zoom_value)
	  
if default_width > LockOn_Options.screen.height then
   default_width = LockOn_Options.screen.height
end

if default_width > 0.5 * LockOn_Options.screen.width then
   default_width = 0.5 * LockOn_Options.screen.width
end
	
local default_height = default_width / aspect
local default_y      = LockOn_Options.screen.height - default_height
local default_x      = LockOn_Options.screen.width  - default_width
if  is_left then
	default_x   = 0
end
if is_top then 
    default_y 	= 0
end
return {default_x,default_y,default_width,default_height}
end

function set_full_viewport_coverage(viewport)
  dedicated_viewport 		 = {viewport.x,
							viewport.y,
							viewport.width,
							viewport.height}
  dedicated_viewport_arcade = dedicated_viewport
  purposes 				 = {render_purpose.GENERAL,
							render_purpose.HUD_ONLY_VIEW,
							render_purpose.SCREENSPACE_OUTSIDE_COCKPIT,
							render_purpose.SCREENSPACE_INSIDE_COCKPIT} -- set purposes to draw it always 
  render_target_always = true
end

-- try to find assigned viewport
function try_find_assigned_viewport(exactly_name,abstract_name)
local multimonitor_setup_name =  "Config/MonitorSetup/"..get_multimonitor_preset_name()..".lua"
local f = loadfile(multimonitor_setup_name)
if	  f 	then
	  local env = {screen = LockOn_Options.screen}
	  setfenv(f,env)
	  pcall(f)
	  local target_env = env[exactly_name]
	  if not target_env and abstract_name then
		 target_env = env[abstract_name]
	  end
	  if target_env then
		 set_full_viewport_coverage(target_env)
	  end	  
end
end

 

Any any help!?

[HellsBells]

Check my post, it solved all the MFCD's problems

 

https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=60815&page=89

[Howartzer]

Ok so I run the virtual cockpit server, do I have to edit any .lua? Should I re-install and try this? I see you provided an a-10 example .lua where does that go? I'm going to try this when I get home thanks.

 

Another poster told me not to use helios anymore does virtual cockpit replace it?

[HellsBells]

ok. When you run the Virtual software.

 

Click edit display. Move the MFCD's to the location you want them

or Right click and enter x/y manually. Force Update. Close software and your good to go.

 

Enter the Directory path details and your A-10C Virtual Cockpit Server.lua

will be saved into X:\DCS World OpenBeta\Config\MonitorSetup\*.*

(or what ever version you are using just change the directory path to suit).

 

Then go to your settings and select the Lua you require for any particular aircraft.

 

As you make changes just do a force Update

 

 

To add RWR, Nadir & TV to the gazelle Add to JSGME

NADIR.ZIP

Edited October 11, 2016 by HellsBells

[Howartzer]

I restored all my backup files for a fresh install DCS 1.54 I started the server checked the directory was good, made my adjustments, saved, forced update and im getting no connection still. Then ran DCS and selected the virtual cockpit .lua under monitor still didnt work. then I tried the whole setup again but this time having the monitors setup as side by side. still nothing. why arn't I getting a connection? I have allowed access on my network and the server address and everything else has a green check. Do I need DCS 2?

 

Edit: it did manage to turn off the cockpit mfcds in game so i suppose its doing something.

Edited October 11, 2016 by Howartzer

[HellsBells]

The RED X for connection you ignore as that is the connection to an IPAD/iphone for the payware software. The Virtual Server just allows you to connect and position your MFCD windows to where you want them.

 

Monitors must be side by side as in the pic (note I have 3 x 27 in eyefinity and 2 lilliputs)

 

It works on all versions of DCS World. Drag and drop MFCD's to the location you want. SAVE and then fine turn with Right Click and Manual edit

Edited October 12, 2016 by HellsBells

[Howartzer]

Ok wow pulling my hair out here I must be getting something wrong.

 

 

 

 

 

--***DO NOT MODIFY THESE COMMENT LINES***
--A10CVirtualCockpitServer v0.0.0.0
--LOCATION Config\MonitorSetup
--HOOKTO
--Monitor lua

_  = function(p) return p; end;
name = _('A-10C Virtual Cockpit Server');
Description = 'Setup for A-10C Virtual Cockpit Server MFCD and CDU Exports.'
Viewports =
{
    Center =
    {
         x = 0;
         y = 0;
         width = 1920;
         height = 1080;
         viewDx = 0;
         viewDy = 0;
         aspect = 1.7777777777777777777777777778;
    }
}

LEFT_MFCD = 
{
   x = 1928;
   y = 13;
   width = 832;
   height = 832;
}

RIGHT_MFCD = 
{
   x = 2993;
   y = 16;
   width = 832;
   height = 832;
}

--CDU_EXPORT

UIMainView = Viewports.Center

 

Sorry about being a pain the ass.

[HellsBells]

No problems. Try changing X & Y to suit your overall resolution 3840 x 1080

{ Center =

{ x = 0;

y = 0;

width = 3840;

height = 1080;

viewDx = 0;

viewDy = 0;

aspect = 1.7777777777777777777777777778;

[HellsBells]

Or change to something like this.

 

 

Viewports =

{

Center =

{

x = 0;

y = 0;

width = 1920;

height = 1080;

viewDx = 0;

viewDy = 0;

aspect = 1.77;

}

}

LEFT_MFCD =

{

x = 1920;

y = 192;

width = 640;

height = 640;

}

RIGHT_MFCD =

{

x = 2240

y = 192;

width = 640;

height = 640;

}

UIMainView = Viewports.Center

[Howartzer]

width = 3840;

height = 1080;

 

Cockpit is spread across both screens, no mfcds. 1920x1080 everything is on main monitor (TV) and second monitor is black. I don't know maybe I need to re-install?

 

GTX760, 16Gb RAM, 500GB SSD, 70" SONY HDTV Through Reciever, 22" LCD Monitor.

[HellsBells]

Are you using full screen? Need to use windowed.

 

Another great guide by MadTommy may help. I had multiple problems

with Nvidia when resolution were not the same on all monitors. So had to switch back to ATI.

 

https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=60815

 

One of the Guru's on the forum may be of further help. 70" HDTV ain't that big enough.lol

[cichlidfan]

Are you using full screen? Need to use windowed.

 

If that were the case it would crash on startup.

[Dirty Dog]

Help another Newbie

 

Hello all.

A very Newbie question that I hope someone can help me with. I'm new to DCS and Helios but very excited to jump in and join the community.

I have installed DCS and have the A10C working flawlessly. I've also installed the Helios Profile editor and the Loz SM V2.1 profile. Set it up by following the awesome instructions found in "Beginners Guide: Setting up a Dual Monitor Configuration + Helios + Cap Loz" and everything looks great. Issue I am having is that there appears to be no bindings between the second monitor and the game.

I've tried everything that I can think of and I'm wondering if it's a Windows issue? (Currently running Windows 10).

 

Has anyone experienced this in the past and if there was another step by step guide out there to help a newbie such as myself.

 

Thank you all in advance.

 

DD.

[sobe]

Go to this cite for the latest export lua file. Use the one for the Mig 21.

http://www.captzeen.com/helios/downloads.asp