3D payload editor and encyclopedia

[Harpoon]

Is there anyone else that favors the old payload and encyclopedia over the diagram-ish/booklike ones we have nowadays? I remember the old ones, when we had a nice 3D view of the aircraft before flight. My grand old LOMAC setup has this feature. Is there a way to access any sort of thing in-game before the flight, or was it removed for a particular reason? My main gripe with the new (or should I say not so new) payload window is the fact that we can't see the skins we've selected before having to wait 3-5 minutes to fly the thing. The encyclopedia in the old days gave us a view from all perspectives, not just from a wingman's POV.

Edited January 16, 2015 by Harpoon

[McBlemmen]

I have no idea what you're talking about since i've only been using DCS world for a few years but it sounds pretty good. Like falcon BMS?

[Harpoon]

I have no idea what you're talking about since i've only been using DCS world for a few years but it sounds pretty good. Like falcon BMS?

 

Yes, BTW will post a pic of the old encyclopedia and editor soon.

Edit: can't because print screen is only showing desktop

Edited January 16, 2015 by Harpoon

[Exorcet]

The old payload system was good. It was easier to plan and experiment with and help with familiarization of weapons, skins, and aircraft. Besides the 3D element, I liked being able to just make a payload without having to save it.

 

Rather than just bring it back though, I think it should be updated. They layout could be better, and when actually saving a payload I think it was a bit more clunky, but I don't really remember. Good new options would be fuel loads for external tanks, being able to change pylons, getting drag values, and range estimates.

 

The 3D encyclopedia was helpful too, but I think it was more of a novelty. I'd like it back, but what would be more helpful is more standardized and detailed information. Example, many planes just list their cannon for weapons. That's not very useful.

 

 

You can look at skins before flying sort of, you need to use the model viewer.

 

http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=103775

Edited January 16, 2015 by Exorcet

[Solty]

I am sorry but I don't find it most important thing for now. There are basic problems with UI that need correction. But I like the idea

Edited January 16, 2015 by Solty