How to set FOV limits now?

[White Owl]

So I've been away from DCS for a long while, and want to try out this newfangled 2.5 whatsit. Many things are new... but some old things are still there. I still hate the stupidly fisheyed default FOV limits, and want to adjust them.

 

Back in the day, I would have edited server.lua, but that no longer works. Or I would've edited the individual plane's Views.lua, but that no longer works.

 

I tried searching this forum, only to find a ton of threads from the past several years, no longer relevant.

 

Please, how do I fix this? :helpsmilie:

Edited July 16, 2018 by White Owl
broken formatting

[Art-J]

Yup, some "sharp" knife (if you know what I mean) decided that most view related files should be IC protected nowadays...

 

Thanks God we can still use snapviews to customize FoV, however! Create your own custom snapviews.lua, set the preferred FoV in your airplane's "default view" entry (some trial and error is going to be required it seems) and put the file in Saved Games\DCS\Config\View location, as per Skate's instruction here:

https://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=3435783&postcount=3

 

Obviously, don't forget to turn on snapviews in the game options to make this stuff work at all (been there, done that :D).

Edited July 16, 2018 by Art-J

[SharpeXB]

If you have the zoom assigned to an axis, you can limit the saturation in the response menu.

[White Owl]

Alright, so it's not just me forgetting how to do things. That's a little reassuring. I've never used snapviews because I use TrackIR. I'll take a look at the axis tuning, see if I can make it do what I want.

 

Thanks very much. :)

[Art-J]

Oh, I don't use them per se either (TrackIR here too). The idea is to enable them to get any editable file, which allows FoV customization. A workaround for defunct server.lua and views.lua files.

[Kwiatek]

HI

 

 

I wonder how now to restric default FOV like i used it before ( edited view and lua files long time ago)

 

 

Some planes like FC planes got accurate maximum FOV but some planes got too wide view which is absurd - 140 degres instead about 100-120. It is totaly unrealisitc.

 

 

How now in 2.5 restric these FOV from 140 to 120 or 100?

 

 

I dont have axis for zoom only use buttons.

 

 

Any help?

[Lixma 06]

I think it's the server.lua in the Config\Views folder

 

I can't remember whether it's a global setting or plane-specific, though.

 

edit.....scratch that - if you just need a default FOV to bounce back to after a zoom then it's in the Snapviews.lua - each aircraft have 13 snap-views and if I remember correctly you need to edit the FOV in number 12. Also, when you first enter the cockpit you need to do a zoom and let it snap back to your desired FOV.

Edited October 23, 2018 by Lixma 06

[Mustang]

You can also permanently store an FOV by pressing RAlt + Numpad Enter once you have the desired zoom amount.

[Chic]

You can also permanently store an FOV by pressing RAlt + Numpad Enter once you have the desired zoom amount.

 

 

Will you see a change in the Snapviews.lua using the RAlt + Numpad Enter technique?

 

[13] = {--default view

viewAngle = 75.000000,--FOV

hAngle = 0.000000,

vAngle = -23.000000,

x_trans = 0.360000,

y_trans = -0.041337,

z_trans = 0.000000,

rollAngle = 0.000000,

[Eldur]

Check this if you'd be fine with Il-2'ish zoom keys that instantly set your FOV to a given value

[Lixma 06]

Will you see a change in the Snapviews.lua using the RAlt + Numpad Enter technique?

 

[13] = {--default view

viewAngle = 75.000000,--FOV

hAngle = 0.000000,

vAngle = -23.000000,

x_trans = 0.360000,

y_trans = -0.041337,

z_trans = 0.000000,

rollAngle = 0.000000,

 

It should.

 

Also, once you're happy with the FOV go back to the .lua and ensure the hAngle is set to 0.00000 or else you'll be looking slightly left or right.

[Chic]

It should.

 

Also, once you're happy with the FOV go back to the .lua and ensure the hAngle is set to 0.00000 or else you'll be looking slightly left or right.

I typically adjust the snapviews.lua default manually by trial and error. Didn't know bout the R Alt - Numpad Enter deal.

Cheers.

[skliff13]

This topic is more than a year old, but no answer to the actual question is given.

 

Speaking of the FOV limits I found the following. In Server.lua there is default_fighter_player function. Changing CameraViewAngleLimits in this function will affect the FOV limits for all aircraft which use this function (listed in the file).

 

To apply the changes to the other aircraft which are not listed in the file (like Spitfire, P-51D, I-16, ...) I created ViewSettings for one of them and copied the settings for the others.

 

So, in my case I the second values of CameraViewAngleLimits to 100.0

 

function default_fighter_player(t)
local res = { 
	CameraViewAngleLimits  = {20.000000,100.000000},

 

... and then added the following code at the end of file.

 

ViewSettings["SpitfireLFMkIX"] = {
Cockpit = {
[1] = default_fighter_player()-- player slot 1
}, -- Cockpit 
Chase = {
	LocalPoint      = {4.259000,3.819000,0.000000},
	AnglesDefault   = {180.000000,-8.000000},
}, -- Chase 
Arcade = {
	LocalPoint      = {-12.041000,6.419000,0.000000},
	AnglesDefault   = {0.000000,-8.000000},
}, -- Arcade 
}
ViewSettings["I-16"] = ViewSettings["SpitfireLFMkIX"]
ViewSettings["Bf-109K-4"] = ViewSettings["SpitfireLFMkIX"]
ViewSettings["P-51D"] = ViewSettings["SpitfireLFMkIX"]

 

This worked for me. :pilotfly:

[Gpruitt54]

This topic is more than a year old, but no answer to the actual question is given.

 

Speaking of the FOV limits I found the following. In Server.lua there is default_fighter_player function. Changing CameraViewAngleLimits in this function will affect the FOV limits for all aircraft which use this function (listed in the file).

 

To apply the changes to the other aircraft which are not listed in the file (like Spitfire, P-51D, I-16, ...) I created ViewSettings for one of them and copied the settings for the others.

 

So, in my case I the second values of CameraViewAngleLimits to 100.0

 

function default_fighter_player(t)
local res = { 
	CameraViewAngleLimits  = {20.000000,100.000000},

 

... and then added the following code at the end of file.

 

ViewSettings["SpitfireLFMkIX"] = {
Cockpit = {
[1] = default_fighter_player()-- player slot 1
}, -- Cockpit 
Chase = {
	LocalPoint      = {4.259000,3.819000,0.000000},
	AnglesDefault   = {180.000000,-8.000000},
}, -- Chase 
Arcade = {
	LocalPoint      = {-12.041000,6.419000,0.000000},
	AnglesDefault   = {0.000000,-8.000000},
}, -- Arcade 
}
ViewSettings["I-16"] = ViewSettings["SpitfireLFMkIX"]
ViewSettings["Bf-109K-4"] = ViewSettings["SpitfireLFMkIX"]
ViewSettings["P-51D"] = ViewSettings["SpitfireLFMkIX"]

 

This worked for me. :pilotfly:

 

Yes, this thread and others gives truth that there is an issue with FOV that are easily addressed within the game interface.

 

QUESTION: What is the complete path to the "Server.ula" file you referenced here? I am looking in the path "C:\Users\Username\Saved Games\DCS" and I do not see a Server.ula

Edited January 27, 2020 by Gpruitt54

[Gpruitt54]

Looks as if I stumbled upon a solution to my specific issue with Ka-50 FOV.

 

• Starting with the file path "...\Eagle Dynamics\DCS World\Config\Views". Make a copy of the Server.ula file.

• Open the filed named "Server.ula"

• I located the details for the Ka-50 (See the code below)

• The line reading "CameraViewAngleLimits = {20.000000,120.000000},". I changed the value "120.000000", to a new value of "180.000000".

• When I restarted DCS, and started the Ka-50 module, I had a better FOV, in that I can now see the HUD and a few instruments.

 

ViewSettings["Ka-50"] = {

Cockpit = {

[1] = {-- player slot 1

CockpitLocalPoint = {3.188000,0.390000,0.000000},

CameraViewAngleLimits = {20.000000,120.000000},

CameraAngleRestriction = {false,60.000000,0.400000},

CameraAngleLimits = {140.000000,-65.000000,90.000000},

EyePoint = {0.090000,0.000000,0.000000},

limits_6DOF = {x = {-0.020000,0.350000},y ={-0.150000,0.165000},z = {-0.170000,0.170000},roll = 90.000000},

},

[Vojtik]

F/A-18C and L-39 FOV restriction

 

Any changes in the Views.lua file not permited.

After changes values CameraViewAngleLimits = {20.000000,140.000000} F/A-18C and L-39 modul are not shown in the menu of game. WTF ???

[Rudel_chw]

Any changes in the Views.lua file not permited.

After changes values CameraViewAngleLimits = {20.000000,140.000000} F/A-18C and L-39 modul are not shown in the menu of game. WTF ???

 

 

https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?p=4216371#post4216371

[Vojtik]

https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?p=4216371#post4216371

 

 

..SavedGames/DCS.openbeta/config/View> Server.Lua doesn't works :mad:

[Rudel_chw]

..SavedGames/DCS.openbeta/config/View> Server.Lua doesn't works :mad:

 

Strange, it works fine for me :huh:

[Vojtik]

Strange, it works fine for me :huh:

 

 

Now woks in X:\DCS World\Config\View Server.lua

..i havent the Server.lua in the Saved games.... Now OK:thumbup:

[Vojtik]

..and fhat is the statement and setting for L-39C and L-39ZA ??? ViewSettings["L-39C"] = ???. I cant find the config text.

[Rudel_chw]

..and fhat is the statement and setting for L-39C and L-39ZA ??? ViewSettings["L-39C"] = ???. I cant find the config text.

 

I use these lines on my Server.lua:

 

ViewSettings["L-39C"] = {
   Cockpit = {
[1] = default_fighter_player({ CockpitLocalPoint         = {3.04, 0.68, 0.0},
        CameraAngleLimits         = {200,-90.000000,90.000000},
        limits_6DOF               = {x = {-0.05,0.2},y ={-0.5,0.1},z = {-0.25,0.25},roll = 90.000000}}),
[2] = default_fighter_player({ CockpitLocalPoint         = {1.5, 1.0, 0.0},
        CameraAngleLimits         = {200,-90.000000,90.000000},
        limits_6DOF               = {x = {-0.05,0.2},y ={-0.5,0.1},z = {-0.25,0.25},roll = 90.000000}}),
   }, -- 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 = {
[1] = default_fighter_player({ CockpitLocalPoint         = {3.04, 0.68, 0.0},
        CameraAngleLimits         = {200,-90.000000,90.000000},
        limits_6DOF               = {x = {-0.05,0.2},y ={-0.5,0.1},z = {-0.25,0.25},roll = 90.000000}}),
[2] = default_fighter_player({ CockpitLocalPoint         = {1.5, 1.0, 0.0},
        CameraAngleLimits         = {200,-90.000000,90.000000},
        limits_6DOF               = {x = {-0.05,0.2},y ={-0.5,0.1},z = {-0.25,0.25},roll = 90.000000}}),
   }, -- 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 
}

:thumbup:

[skliff13]

Sorry, haven't been here for a while.

 

By default, Server.lua is in the game folder, like "X:\DCS World Beta\Config\View". But the readme.txt says:

DO NOT EDIT stock game files.
You local changes should go to C:\Users\<YOUR PROFILE>\Saved Games\DCS\Config\View\
Please, copy the file(s) to this folder (create if neccessary) and keep your changes there.

 

So you copy it to "Saved Games" and then edit.

 

I've just re-installed my OS and completely forgot about saving my configs, so now need to set up everything again :cry: :sad_2: