how to switch between VR and monitor mode

[steve2112]

is there a way to switch between VR and monitor other than going to settings, VR and disable VR then restart?

 

i'm using the mission editor and prefer to do that on the monitor then fly in VR

[Kuky]

create another shortcut (use copy/paste) on desktop, right click on each and edit Target field like this

 

This shortcut will start DCS with VR enabled:

C:\DCS\bin\DCS.exe --force_enable_VR

 

This shortcut will start DCS with VR disabled:

C:\DCS\bin\DCS.exe --force_disable_VR

 

your path might be different to mine, so take that into account, basically you just need to add the --force_enable_VR and --force_disable_VR command

[steve2112]

create another shortcut (use copy/paste) on desktop, right click on each and edit Target field like this

 

This shortcut will start DCS with VR enabled:

C:\DCS\bin\DCS.exe --force_enable_VR

 

This shortcut will start DCS with VR disabled:

C:\DCS\bin\DCS.exe --force_disable_VR

 

your path might be different to mine, so take that into account, basically you just need to add the --force_enable_VR and --force_disable_VR command

 

 

ok thanks, so you still have to quit and restart then. no way staying in game?

 

i made my shortcut target this

"C:\Program Files\Eagle Dynamics\DCS World 2 OpenAlpha\Run.exe" --force_disable_VR

but its still starting in VR mode (i have the VR option checked on)

Edited September 29, 2016 by steve2112

[NeilWillis]

Or use the DCS updater GUI utility, it has buttons you can use to start in either mode, and a lot of other very useful buttons too.

 

Saves all the hassle.

 

https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=160053&highlight=DCS+Updater+Utility

[Astronut]

ok thanks, so you still have to quit and restart then. no way staying in game?

 

i made my shortcut target this

"C:\Program Files\Eagle Dynamics\DCS World 2 OpenAlpha\Run.exe" --force_disable_VR

but its still starting in VR mode (i have the VR option checked on)

 

This method doesn't work with Run.exe. You have to point the shortcut to DCS.exe found in the Bin folder. Took me a while to figure out that one. :doh:

[Kuky]

This method doesn't work with Run.exe. You have to point the shortcut to DCS.exe found in the Bin folder. Took me a while to figure out that one. :doh:

 

yes, I've put DCS.exe in target path :)

[Kuky]

ok thanks, so you still have to quit and restart then. no way staying in game?

Yes (have to quit and restart)

[icegun1978]

Yes (have to quit and restart)

 

Is there anyway that can force dcs to use rift directly but not through steamvr?

[steve2112]

This method doesn't work with Run.exe. You have to point the shortcut to DCS.exe found in the Bin folder. Took me a while to figure out that one. :doh:

 

thanks, i'll try that

[stormrider]

Is possible to launch the UI in Monitor mode and the 'World' in VR?

[speed-of-heat]

No