Countermeasure Program Key Binding?

[rassy7]

Is there a way to bind the button at the bottom of the DDI that changes the countermeasure program (when that screen is up) to a key or button on my joystick? I'm finding I don't have time to use the mouse to switch programs after a long run-in to a more aggressive program after I shoot and scoot.

 

Same question goes for bomb programs as well, I guess. Be nice not to have to use the mouse during high-G maneuvers between bomb runs when I should be heads-up looking for AAA and SAM's.

[rassy7]

So ... I'm guessing no, it's not possible? Kind of a bummer.

[probad]

hotas doesnt seem to be fully in place yet, but for your countermeasure needs remember dispense switch forward activates program 5 so you can have two programs running at any one time which by itself should be enough. you can always then hotkey override as a third option.

 

i personally think your perceived need for program switching is unnecessary in the first place considering the current state of dcs seekers

 

edit: you can actually map the mfd buttons, look for "LEFT/RIGHT MDI PB [X]"

Edited June 12, 2018 by probad

[rassy7]

you can always then hotkey override as a third option.

 

Thanks. Can you explain what you mean by this? Would it actually invoke an additional program?

 

Also, I suck at CM and evasion and until I can learn pick up these beasts when they're launched, I need all the help I can get.

[probad]

hit override and you can manually dispense one unit of chaff/flare per activation of forward/aft dispense respectively as an adhoc cm program.

[Habu_69]

Is there a way to bind the button at the bottom of the DDI that changes the countermeasure program (when that screen is up) to a key or button on my joystick? I'm finding I don't have time to use the mouse to switch programs after a long run-in to a more aggressive program after I shoot and scoot.

 

Same question goes for bomb programs as well, I guess. Be nice not to have to use the mouse during high-G maneuvers between bomb runs when I should be heads-up looking for AAA and SAM's.

 

 

Not sure what the problem is. I can assign a keystroke to any DDI button or joystick button. That is how the Cougar MFD's work.

[BSS_Sniper]

Not sure what the problem is. I can assign a keystroke to any DDI button or joystick button. That is how the Cougar MFD's work.

 

This.

[rassy7]

Not sure what the problem is. I can assign a keystroke to any DDI button or joystick button. That is how the Cougar MFD's work.

Habu, this is exactly what I'm after and would effectively solve both parts of the question! Are the DDI buttons listed somewhere in the controls screen of settings? What are they called? Or is a different process required?

 

Thanks!

[probad]

LEFT MDI PB 20

 

(it's also on the mouseover tooltip)

[rassy7]

LEFT MDI PB 20

 

(it's also on the mouseover tooltip)

This is a lifesaver! Thanks to everyone!