How do I get CDU screen on a second monitor?

[joebloggs]

Does anyone know an easy way to get the CDU display screen onto another monitor? I don't want the CDU buttons because I already have them using Helios. I just want to be able to drag the CDU screen over to my second monitor, resize it and place it where I need to. This should be so easy to do but I don't have a clue how to.

 

I don't want to use a wirless method because I have a touch screen that's hdmi connected. Thanks!

[FSFIan]

First, look up how to get the MFCD display onto a second monitor (search for MonitorSetup.lua).

Then check the link in my sig to find out how to make other indicators available for export with that method.

[sobe]

[FSF]Ian

 

The file structure of the Mig 21 is a little different than the A10C. I have been able to display the radar on a second monitor as there was a specific file for the radar. However, for a number of gauges, there is no one file and all I could find is the attached general file. Can that be used to display some gauges on a second monitor? If so, could you do one for me (such as the radar alt) so I can than do other gauges?

Thanks

sobe

device_init.lua

[FSFIan]

Not every gauge is available for export through MonitorSetup.lua.

 

To get something like the radar altimeter display or a specific engine instrument on another screen, you need an Export.lua file that exports this data (e.g. the position of the engine gauge needle) over a network connection and a separate program that recreates the gauge from that data and displays it.

 

For the A-10C and Ka-50, you can use Helios.

I remember reading on the forums that someone added P-51 support too, but I am not aware of anything that exists right now that works with the Mig-21.

 

My own Export.lua project, DCS-BIOS (which is more targeted to getting data to physical panels) also does not have Mig-21 support at this time.

[sobe]

[FSF]Ian

Thank you for your quick reply. I would assume that if it can be done for the P51, that there is a chance it can be done for the Mig 21 (I hope). My eyes are just not good enough to see those small dials.

Sobe.