Changing the defaults for Countermeasures

[sobe]

On page 161 of Chuck's guide on countermeasures-chaff and flares, it states:

You can modify which program is used by either AFT or FWD Dispense by clicking on the STEP OSB.

 

I am not sure how this works if you want the AFT default to be say #2 and the FWD default to be say #3.

[S]

You have to set up in the MFD which program is in slot 1 and 5, I believe. It's been a while - I like to use the manual mode.

 

 

Cheers!

[sobe]

Maybe the game is dulling my mind. Could someone give me a step by step example of changing default 1 to say default 3.

[S]

AFAIK you have to manually change the programs to match the one you wish to be the number 1 and number 5 programs so if you want number 3 for number 1, just match 1 to 3. Unfortunately I don't remember the buttons to press off the top of my head.

 

 

Cheers!

[erautour]

I'm still not 100% sure how it works. I only have Aft mapped on my HOTAS and I manually change to the program I want to use with STEP.

[Polo]

First off, make sure you're in MAN (i.e. manual) mode on the top of the MFD (centre button I think) but using the MODE button on the bottom left.

 

FWD on the throttle always runs program 5 and can't be changed.

 

To change the AFT program use the 'STEP' button on the EW MFD to select programs 1 through 5.

 

(I think, all the above is off top of my head as at work)

[BlackSharkAce]

Changing the defaults for Countermeasures

 

I went this route if that is what you’re looking for: https://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=3655201&postcount=18

 

Cheers

[TechRoss]

It is possible to change the default setting in one of the LUA files. I have terrible short term memory so cant remember the name of the file. Downside is you have to change it after each update, upside is when you get into combat and you forgot to change the defaults in game, you drop 10 flares in one go, and are out.

 

Edit: The name of the file you would change is CMDS_ALE47.lua.

Under the F-18 Mods > Script > Cockpit or something like that it is in the TWSA folder. Again names are probably wrong but it will get you close enough to find the file.

Edited October 26, 2018 by TechRoss

[Mule]

It is possible to change the default setting in one of the LUA files. I have terrible short term memory so cant remember the name of the file. Downside is you have to change it after each update, upside is when you get into combat and you forgot to change the defaults in game, you drop 10 flares in one go, and are out.

 

Edit: The name of the file you would change is CMDS_ALE47.lua.

Under the F-18 Mods > Script > Cockpit or something like that it is in the TWSA folder. Again names are probably wrong but it will get you close enough to find the file.

 

:thumbup:

 

Cheers!

[mortalkombat]

Edit: The name of the file you would change is CMDS_ALE47.lua.

Under the F-18 Mods > Script > Cockpit or something like that it is in the TWSA folder. Again names are probably wrong but it will get you close enough to find the file.

 

Will I still pass the Server integrity check when modifying this .lua?

[Zyll]

you will pass integrity check fine by modifying this file.

 

C:\Program Files\Eagle Dynamics\DCS World OpenBeta\Mods\aircraft\FA-18C\Cockpit\Scripts\TEWS\device\CMDS_ALE47.lua

 

I just copy and paste in the below which is my own presets. I need to do this after every patch.

 

-- Default manual presets

-- MAN 1 - A2A Flare

programs[ProgramNames.MAN_1] = {}

programs[ProgramNames.MAN_1]["chaff"] = 0

programs[ProgramNames.MAN_1]["flare"] = 2

programs[ProgramNames.MAN_1]["intv"] = 0.5

programs[ProgramNames.MAN_1]["cycle"] = 2

 

-- MAN 2 - A2G Flare

programs[ProgramNames.MAN_2] = {}

programs[ProgramNames.MAN_2]["chaff"] = 0

programs[ProgramNames.MAN_2]["flare"] = 1

programs[ProgramNames.MAN_2]["intv"] = 1.5

programs[ProgramNames.MAN_2]["cycle"] = 5

 

-- MAN 3

programs[ProgramNames.MAN_3] = {}

programs[ProgramNames.MAN_3]["chaff"] = 2

programs[ProgramNames.MAN_3]["flare"] = 2

programs[ProgramNames.MAN_3]["intv"] = 1.0

programs[ProgramNames.MAN_3]["cycle"] = 5

 

-- MAN 4

programs[ProgramNames.MAN_4] = {}

programs[ProgramNames.MAN_4]["chaff"] = 2

programs[ProgramNames.MAN_4]["flare"] = 2

programs[ProgramNames.MAN_4]["intv"] = 0.5

programs[ProgramNames.MAN_4]["cycle"] = 10

 

-- MAN 5 - A2A Chaff

programs[ProgramNames.MAN_5] = {}

programs[ProgramNames.MAN_5]["chaff"] = 2

programs[ProgramNames.MAN_5]["flare"] = 0

programs[ProgramNames.MAN_5]["intv"] = 1.0

programs[ProgramNames.MAN_5]["cycle"] = 4

[sobe]

"To change the AFT program use the 'STEP' button on the EW MFD to select programs 1 through 5."

 

But how does the Hotas know that AFT is now program 2 and not 1?

[Zyll]

It will say at the top of your RWR screen "Man 1" or "Man 2" up to "Man 5" if you are running with your presets. Whatever it says is the program that the aft button will activate.

[AG-51_Sabot]

I have my Modified "DMDS_ALE47.lua" file on my desktop. After every update I drop it into the D/DCSWorld OpenBeta/ MODS/Aircraft/FA18C/Cockpit/scripts/TEWS/Device.

 

I've shortcutted my TEWS folder so it's just a open, drag and drop.

 

No issues with the integrity checks.

[sobe]

Zyll

 

"It will say at the top of your RWR [sic EW]screen "Man 1" or "Man 2" up to "Man 5" if you are running with your presets. Whatever it says is the program that the aft button will activate."

 

Thanks Zyll. Finally someone gave me the correct answer to my perhaps confusing question. Tried it and it works.

 

 

PS: I am using your suggested programs but changed #5 and added program 6 to the change list but used 10 reps and not 20 reps.

Edited October 27, 2018 by sobe

[Zyll]

Cool glad to have been helpful.