Exporting viewports DCS World & A-10C v1.2.14

[kmaplf]

Hello, my system consists of DCS World & A-10C version 1.2.14 and two 1920 x 1080 monitors stacked one on top of the other. I am trying to fly from the top monitor and use Helios to manage the cockpit from the bottom monitor. Using every post in the forum I could find, the best I can do is export the MFCDs using the monitor setup printed below. I did try Iceman's EMC which did export all viewports I wanted (L-MFCD, R-MFCD, UHF Repeater, Clock, CMSC & RWR) however my A-10 was uncontrollable as the control stick in the cockpit was deflected sharply to the left with no user input on my TM Warthog HOTAS. I did recalibrate both while in control panel and also while in the Sim.

 

Please note, the MFCDs, if it is written as "ED_A10C_RIGHT_MFCD" the right will not display on the lower monitor. After renaming it "RIGHT_MFCD" it does appear. The same applies for the left. I tried removing the "ED_A10C" from various other indicators but it did not fix the issue.

 

Does anyone have any idea what I am doing wrong?

 

Any help is appreciated.

 

My Monitor Setup:

 

_ = function(p) return p; end;

name = _('TouchScreen');

Description = 'TouchScreen';

Viewports =

-- Put your values in , and delete all exports that you don't want to use !

--[[

List of Exports:

----------------------

Eagle Dynamics A-10C =

----------------------

MFCD_init.lua

ED_A10C_LEFT_MFCD

ED_A10C_RIGHT_MFCD

CDU_init.lua

ED_A10C_CDU

DIGIT_CLK_init.lua

ED_A10C_CLOCK

AN_ALR69V_init.lua

ED_A10C_RWR

CMSP_init.lua

ED_A10C_CMSP

CMSC_init.lua

ED_A10C_CMSC

freq_status_init.lua

ED_A10C_UHF_FREQUENCY_STATUS

preset_channel_init.lua

ED_A10C_UHF_PRESET_CHANNEL

repeater_init.lua

ED_A10C_UHF_REPEATER

--]]

{

Center =

{

x = 0;

y = 0;

width = 1920;

height = 1080;

viewDx = 0;

viewDy = 0;

aspect = 1.77777777777778;

}

}

GUI=

{

x = 0;

y = 0;

width = 1920;

height = 1080;

}

 

UIMainView = GUI

 

RIGHT_MFCD =

{

x = 1404;

y = 1199;

width = 451;

height = 451;

}

LEFT_MFCD =

{

x = 65;

y = 1200;

width = 451;

height = 451;

}

UHF_REPEATER =

{

x = 662;

y = 1779;

width = 102;

height = 27;

}

ED_A10C_DIGITAL_CLOCK =

{

x = 478;

y = 1905;

width = 125;

height = 125;

}

ED_A10C_CMSC =

{

x = 800;

y = 1085;

width = 300;

height = 300;

}

ED_A10C_RWR =

{

x = 454;

y = 1114;

width = 300;

height = 300;

}

[scrapple]

My setup seems to be the same as yours, two 1920 x 1080 monitors stacked one on top of each, with Helios running on the bottom.

 

Here's my monitor setup file. I'm not expert on this stuff. I used EMC awhile back to create it, and every update, I just rerun EMC. So far it has kept working. One of these days, EMC may not work any more, and then I'll be totally lost. :)

 

_ = function(p) return p; end;

name = _('My A-10C Stacked');

Description = 'My A-10C Stacked'

Viewports =

{

Center =

{

x = 0;

y = 0;

width = 1920;

height = 1080;

viewDx = 0;

viewDy = 0;

aspect = 1.77777777777778;

}

}

 

 

ED_A10C_RIGHT_MFCD =

{

x = 1412;

y = 1206;

width = 435;

height = 435;

}

 

ED_A10C_LEFT_MFCD =

{

x = 72;

y = 1205;

width = 435;

height = 435;

}

 

ED_A10C_UHF_PRESET_CHANNEL =

{

x = 747;

y = 1557;

width = 33;

height = 33;

}

 

ED_A10C_UHF_REPEATER =

{

x = 657;

y = 1776;

width = 113;

height = 31;

}

 

ED_A10C_CLOCK =

{

x = 464;

y = 1899;

width = 147;

height = 147;

}

 

ED_A10C_CMSC =

{

x = 852;

y = 1219;

width = 232;

height = 52;

}

 

ED_A10C_RWR =

{

x = 595;

y = 1236;

width = 186;

height = 186;

}

 

ED_A10C_UHF_FREQUENCY_STATUS =

{

x = 630;

y = 1640;

width = 137;

height = 38;

}

UIMainView = Viewports.Center

[kmaplf]

Thank you for the reply, however it did not fix my problem. I copied your configuration exactly and created a new file using it. No exported indicators appeared on lower monitor, however, when I deleted "ED_A10" from each line the MFCDs appeared. (I am trying to send photo attachments if the y sent, the 570 photo is with the "ED_A10C" included. Photo 571 is with it removed.

[scrapple]

The only other thing I might suggest to check, if you haven't already, is your display setting in Windows Control Panel where you change the screen resolution. At the top of the page, just below where its says "Change the appearance of your displays' you should see two displays labeled 1 and 2. If display 2 is to the right of display 1, drag display 2 down and place it underneath display 1.

[Tone71]

To get all of the indicators to appear (i.e beyond just the MFCDs) requires a few additional files, or at least changes to existing ones. Will try to find a link.

 

Edit: try these from PeterP

http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?p=1541311#post1541311

Edited January 26, 2015 by Tone71

[kmaplf]

Thank you for the great suggestions, however the situation persists.

 

I am using Peter P's the files contained in the following folders:

 

All Exports ON for A-10C_and_Ka-50_in _DCS World -1.2.5

A10C installed

1. MFCDs in Cockpit ON

 

I did overwrite my existing files and modifyed my MonitorSetup file to reflect my configuration, the results are that the MFCds are the only exported viewport that appears on lower monitor. Could it be an issue with version 1.2.14, or should I take this PC out to the range and allow the real A-10s to target it?

[Sabre-TLA]

It works fine in 1.2.14 at least for me. Attached are the files that I use to export.

How to export viewports.txt

Copy My_Latest_2 - Copy.lua

[kmaplf]

Thank you. Sabre, I opened each file, deleting the existing data, replacing it in each respective file as you described. Alas, still only the MFCPs alone are displayed. I really am at a loss regarding this.... Thinking that maybe I managed to corrupt a file or two, I reloaded DCS World and A-10 and reapplied the data as Sabre described. Still broken.

 

Maybe it is time to fill out the NRTS Tag (not reparable this station)? :helpsmilie:

[Sabre-TLA]

Not sure if you have seen these guides but they helped me (see attached).

 

Don't delete the contents of the files but add the lua code at the end of each file.

 

Some essentials:

• Full screen OFF (ingame).

• Extended desktop enabled in Windows.

• The 'primary' monitor, in Windows, needs to be your top left most monitor, otherwise you may have problems.

 

What is your full screen resolution (all screens combined)? This is key. See the attached jpg for my monitor setup.

Dummies Guide for the GÇ£MonitorSetup.luaGÇ£1.0.2.pdf

Multi Monitor Setup Guide.pdf

[kmaplf]

Thank you for all of the help. My displays are configured 1 on top of the other (1920 x 2160) in game full screen is off. Windows 8.1 x64bit :helpsmilie:

[Sabre-TLA]

Try them side by side. When I was configuring my system I couldn't get it to work in any other config.

[Pikey]

I used a guide here and you've got different numbers from it http://forums.eagle.ru/attachment.php?attachmentid=99049&d=1401544202

 

I used this doc but having different sized screens I had severe issues and one of the symptoms was the same as you. It took a lot of messing about.

 

If you get the sizes not right, it tends to not do anything, any mistake.

 

I troubleshot this by doing one export at a time. I created as JSGME mod for the changes later in the doc.

 

I think this ritual we all go through needs a goat and a virgin to be sacrificed. It marks the ascent to Nirvana.

[sobe]

Do you have a spare goat and a virgin?

[VO101_TB]

kmaplf!

 

I have faced the same problem with the same monitor setup, same resolutions, but with Pikey's guide I could figure out how to set it up correctly, and now it is working. :thumbup:

First thing is when you have Loz Helios profile installed, just open it in the Profile editor and show the profile where the game instal is. Then click SETUP DCS A-10C button. When you do this you create the Export.lua file in the game directory. According to the guide, you are supposed to copy that file to your C:\Users\...\Saved Games\DCS\Scripts folder. My advice, don't do this! When I have done it I have never had indication of any instruments(ADI, Altitude, Speed...) on the helios profile, nor the buttons, switches are worked.

Second difference from the guide is when you have to copy the series of lua-s to overwrite the originals for ALR69V, CMSC, CMSP..., the guide says to copy them into ...\DCSWorld\Mods\aircrafts\A-10C\Cockpit\Scripts\. When I tried that I've found to similar folder structure:

One was like:

...\DCSWorld\Mods\aircrafts\A-10C \Cockpit\Scripts\

the other:

...\DCSWorld\Mods\aircraft\A-10C \Cockpit\Scripts\

The only difference is a small "s" at the end of the aircraft. Where you have to copy these lua-s is the folder with aircraft opposing to the guide. In the Scripts folder you'll see all the subfolders for the equipment list for the RWR, CMSC,CMSP...etc among the others like HELMET, HARS, HSI...etc. While the wrong folder (aircrafts) only contains these few equipment you are having the lua-s for. Also, I haven't overwritten the MFCD lua-s, it is working for me despite that, and I have never done anything to ViewportHandling.lua.

 

I hope it helps you out and you can finally enjoy the game, there is nothing more annoying just to programming for days with no result, while you are just can't wait to go up and kill something...! :smilewink: :megalol:

[kmaplf]

And with V0101's advice, it is now working. Thank you all very much!!!!!:thumbup:

[Sabre-TLA]

Good job! :thumbup:

 

That change from aircrafts to aircraft has caused lots of issues for folks, especially for mods and things like this.

[cichlidfan]

Unfortunately, there is still at least one more folder name where 'Aircrafts' is misspelled. Hopefully, they will leave it alone.