derodo Posted July 7, 2017 Posted July 7, 2017 Hi there, I noticed a while back, that I can't move my "virtual head" past the stick. Not with TrackIR nor using CTRL+SHIFT+*. I'd swear I could before; as in many other aircrafts, I could move the view point way forward, almost until it hits the front dash; but that's no longer the case. It's not a big deal, but it kind of makes it harder to reach the flip switches that are just behind the stick. Is this a bug or is it meant to be like it is now?
Rudel_chw Posted July 7, 2017 Posted July 7, 2017 The head movement limits are different on each aircraft, but they can be tuned adjusting a parameter on Server.lua .. here is a small guide that I wrote about it: https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=187155 Best regards 1 For work: iMac mid-2010 of 27" - Core i7 870 - 6 GB DDR3 1333 MHz - ATI HD5670 - SSD 256 GB - HDD 2 TB - macOS High Sierra For Gaming: 34" Monitor - Ryzen 3600 - 32 GB DDR4 2400 - nVidia RTX2080 - SSD 1.25 TB - HDD 10 TB - Win10 Pro - TM HOTAS Cougar Mobile: iPad Pro 12.9" of 256 GB
derodo Posted July 7, 2017 Author Posted July 7, 2017 I understand each aircraft has its own limits, but I still find it weird that I can't lean my head forward past the stick on the Albatros (and I think I could do that before). Anyway, your guide on how to alter those settings looks promising. I'll give it a try. Thanks!
Rudel_chw Posted July 7, 2017 Posted July 7, 2017 Anyway, your guide on how to alter those settings looks promising. I'll give it a try. Thanks! I took a look at the L-39 and found that it actually uses a small function for setting the head position, so that it can be called twice, once for each cabin. Try adding these lines to your Server.lua file (dont do changes on the view.lua file of the module ... the server.lua should be on Saved Games/DCS): local function player_L39(x,y) return { CockpitLocalPoint = {x,y,0}, CameraViewAngleLimits = {20.000000,140.000000}, CameraAngleRestriction = {false,90.000000,0.500000}, CameraAngleLimits = {200,-90.000000,90.000000}, EyePoint = {0.05000,0.100000,0.000000}, ShoulderSize = 0.25, Allow360rotation = false, limits_6DOF = {x = {-0.15,0.25},y ={-0.5,0.075},z = {-0.150,0.170},roll = 90.000000}, } end ViewSettings["L-39C"] = { Cockpit = { player_L39(3.04,0.68),--front cockpit player_L39(1.5 ,1),--rear cockpit }, -- Cockpit Chase = { LocalPoint = {-5.0,1.0,3.0}, AnglesDefault = {0.000000,0.000000}, }, -- Chase Arcade = { LocalPoint = {-21.500000,5.618000,0.000000}, AnglesDefault = {0.000000,-8.000000}, }, -- Arcade } ViewSettings["L-39ZA"] = { Cockpit = { player_L39(3.04,0.68),--front cockpit player_L39(1.5 ,1),--rear cockpit }, -- Cockpit Chase = { LocalPoint = {-5.0,1.0,3.0}, AnglesDefault = {0.000000,0.000000}, }, -- Chase Arcade = { LocalPoint = {-21.500000,5.618000,0.000000}, AnglesDefault = {0.000000,-8.000000}, }, -- Arcade } These settings allow you to get nearer the instruments. For work: iMac mid-2010 of 27" - Core i7 870 - 6 GB DDR3 1333 MHz - ATI HD5670 - SSD 256 GB - HDD 2 TB - macOS High Sierra For Gaming: 34" Monitor - Ryzen 3600 - 32 GB DDR4 2400 - nVidia RTX2080 - SSD 1.25 TB - HDD 10 TB - Win10 Pro - TM HOTAS Cougar Mobile: iPad Pro 12.9" of 256 GB
Morpheus Posted July 8, 2017 Posted July 8, 2017 (edited) The zoom has changed after 1.5.4 or 1.5.5 and yes you can't zoom like before so for me I made a little mod JSGME/OvGME ready, or you can manually unzip and paste it in .....\Mods\aircraft\L-39C, you have to uninstall it before every update :smilewink:L-39C Views.zip Edited July 8, 2017 by Morpheus
Canadus Posted July 28, 2017 Posted July 28, 2017 I noticed the same thing and work around, by mapping the Zoom View command to an axis of my Throttle. But I'll check the posted solutions. They look promising. Ryzen 5800XD - 32GB RAM - Sapphire RX 7900 XTX - VKB Stuff + MFG Crosswind Pedals Homebase: Southwest Germany
SnowTiger Posted July 28, 2017 Posted July 28, 2017 I find there seems to be a difference in the level of zoom or ability to zoom beyond/outside the cockpit while in the Co-Pilot seat of the Huey. I can zoom much farther in the Pilot's seat than the Co-Pilot's seat. I'm positive this was not always the case but I can't be sure. SnowTiger AMD Ryzen 9 7950X - Zen 4 16-Core 4.5 GHz - Socket AM5 - 170W Desktop Processor ASUS ROG STRIX X670E-A GAMING WIFI 6E Socket AM5 (LGA 1718) Ryzen 7000 gaming motherboard Geforce RTX 4090 Gaming Trio X - 24GB GDDR6X + META Quest 3 + Controllers + Warthog Throttle, CH Pro Pedals, VKB Gunfighter MKII MCG Pro G.SKILL Trident Z5 Neo Series 64 GB RAM (2 x 32GB) 288-Pin PC RAM DDR5 6000 RAM
MikeMikeJuliet Posted October 20, 2017 Posted October 20, 2017 I find the forward limit a bit too limiting for usability... any idea if the mod affects MP integrity check or not? And a sidenote, we are talking about the head movement limits... not the zoom. Those are two completely different things. Regards, MikeMikeJuliet DCS Finland | SF squadron
SnowTiger Posted October 20, 2017 Posted October 20, 2017 Do you find this is the case with all aircraft mods or just one ? Are you using TiR ? With TiR I actually adjusted or cranked up the corresponding axis with a Curve to increase my head movement within the cockpit as well to as get max zoom looking outside. SnowTiger AMD Ryzen 9 7950X - Zen 4 16-Core 4.5 GHz - Socket AM5 - 170W Desktop Processor ASUS ROG STRIX X670E-A GAMING WIFI 6E Socket AM5 (LGA 1718) Ryzen 7000 gaming motherboard Geforce RTX 4090 Gaming Trio X - 24GB GDDR6X + META Quest 3 + Controllers + Warthog Throttle, CH Pro Pedals, VKB Gunfighter MKII MCG Pro G.SKILL Trident Z5 Neo Series 64 GB RAM (2 x 32GB) 288-Pin PC RAM DDR5 6000 RAM
derodo Posted October 21, 2017 Author Posted October 21, 2017 As far as I know, it only happens on the Albatros (I don't own all the modules, though). As MikeMikeJuliet said, it doesn't have anything to do with the zoom; zooming is just ok. It's leaning the head forward that has ben ridiculously restricted since a certain patch (can't tell which one). I fly with TrackIR, and it's the same. You just can't move your head forward past the control stick; before you could, but now you can't.
Ron Attwood Posted October 21, 2017 Posted October 21, 2017 Morpheus, many thanks for your L-39 views file. It works a treat! I'm keeping it in a safe place. :)
derodo Posted October 21, 2017 Author Posted October 21, 2017 Yup. Just tested it right now (it's been while since I last flew the Albatros). Morpheus' mod fixes the annoying head position limits (which are still in place in the lastest patch). It doesn't work when saved under Saved Games/DCS/... so I guess it might not be IC safe; but I usually fly alone (so far) so I'm OK with it :P
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