Question: Running a Batch file / DCS running?

[slicker55]

Is it possible to run a batch file via a hotkey once DCS is running?

 

Those familiar with MFCD_FC3 will know this program is normally launched by simply clicking on the batch file icon.

 

For those using Helios, a more elegant solution would be to switch the program on/off using a virtual switch within the profile.

 

I thought this would be quite straight forward and quickly created a desktop shortcut pointing to MFCD-FC3. Within the shortcut 'properties', I assigned a hotkey to run the program. MFCD-FC3 is pre-programmed to exit via the F12 key

 

I then placed a two-way toggle switch in a Helios profile and programmed it to send the hotkeys when in the relevant position.

 

A dry-run was very encouraging and everything worked as intended.

 

However, once DCS is loaded, it seems as though it takes focus and stops the batch file from running.

 

So, the question is...

 

Is it possible to run a batch file once DCS is running?

 

This isn't life-threatening, just a 'nice to have' but maybe someone will know how to resolve this either from a technical point of view or by using some other ingenious workaround?