Multi monitor setup (MFDs)

Cactus · April 29, 2019

So I am adding to my set up with 2 MFDs separate to the main monitor, and will probably 3D print a plastic housing for the 8" screens as a little project. However before I do so I have a problem....

I know this is a topic that is widely discussed in other areas in this forum and god knows I have read most of it, but I have not managed to solve the problem of setting up my external MFD's which sit behind the 2 cougar MFD windows. I know it is probably something to do with how my lua file is written, but I've hit a brick wall.

I have attached a copy of my lua file and 3 images showing the problem.

A10C MFDs work when I load in to a quick mission, but not when starting from cold.

F18C MFDs show up blurry and with a duplicate view of the cockpit as the background

Av8B MFDs entirely not coming up at all, just again a duplicate cockpit view in both windows.

I haven't tested other modules but these are the main three I definitely want it working on.

Is there a trick to this i'm missing, aka an in game hotkey or something?

I would be extremely grateful if someone could lend a hand.

Thanks guys,

Cactus

HadiMFDs.lua

Cactus · April 30, 2019

The F18 being blurry is a bug that seemingly appears when your game vertical resolution is above 1080p.

For the harrier you'll have to use the "Left/Right MFCD Export View ON/OFF" keybinds.

As for the rest, a simple way to set it up would be aligning your monitors as such in windows.

From there set up the lua in a fashion similar to this. The cockpit is showing up behind them because you've put the MFCDs under the Viewports category.

It should be as simple as setting your in game resolution to your monitor width plus the two other displays x 1440 and play around with the X/Y positions until you've got the exports right where you want them.
The code below should in theory position each export window at the top left corner of each display.
_  = function(p) return p; end;
name = _('HadiMFDs');
Description = 'Main Screen and L-R MFDs'
Viewports =
{
  Center =
    {
         x = 0;
         y = 0;
         width = 3440;
         height = 1440;
         viewDx = 0;
         viewDy = 0;
         aspect = 3400 / 1440;
    }
    
}


LEFT_MFCD =
{
   x = 3440;
   y = 0;
   width = 570;
   height = 570;
}
                   
RIGHT_MFCD =
{
   x = --Center viewport width plus left MFCD display width;
   y = 0;
   width = 570;
   height = 570;
}
    
UIMainView = Viewports.Center

Vladinsky,

Thank you so much! that works an absolute treat now!, only thing left for me to do is work out how to turn the in game MFDs off and only have the exported views.

Also for models such as the F15/mirage is there a way to get the other screens up too?

Thanks again!

Cactus

smallberries · April 30, 2019

You can also make the F18 exports less fuzzy by modifying MDG_strokesdefs.lua in the F18/cockpit/scripts/multipurpose_display_group/common/indicator folder.

love0rdie · August 24, 2020

Hi my main monitor is 4K =3840x2160 and my 2mfd screens = 1024X600 I using following lua script to getting A10 c MFD perfectly, windows monitor setup is as you mentioned above and same i am not getting mfd for F18 as well AV8B ,F18 i getting same problem as above fuzzy with duplicate screen ,AV8B partially working only FLIR working great rest working fuzzy and duplicate screen ,I using your lua script but not working for me i tried lot no use Kindly help me to solve this please.Thanks

My code

 
_  = function(p) return p; end;
name = _('HSBMFD1');
Description = '2 Screens and L MultiMFD'
Viewports =
{
  Center =
    {
         x = 0;
         y = 0;
         width = 3840;
         height = 2160;
         viewDx = 0;
         viewDy = 0;
         aspect = 3840 / 2160;
    },
    
	LEFT_MFCD =
	{
         x = 3840;
         y = 0;
         width = 750;
         height = 620;
	},
	RIGHT_MFCD =
	{
         x = 5044;
         y = 0;
         width = 750;
         height = 620;
	},			
	
}
GUI=
{
X = 3840;
Y = 0;
Width = 3840;
height = 2160;
}
UIMainView = Viewports.Center
LEFT_MFCD = Viewports.LEFT_MFCD
RIGHT_MFCD = Viewports.RIGHT_MFCD

MustangSally · August 24, 2020

I use the monitors from Cubesim. Both are 800 x 600 with frames ready to attach the TM Cougar MFDs

I run in 2k 2560 x 1440 with full screen turned off

Both mfd monitors are located to the top left of my main monitor. Works beautifully with no fuzziness.

_ = function(p) return p; end;

name = _('CUBESIM');

Description = 'Left MFCD on the left monitor,Right MFCD on the right and camera on the center'

Viewports =

{

Center =

{

x = 1600;

y = 0;

width = 2560;

height = 1440;

viewDx = 0;

viewDy = 0;

aspect = 2560 / 1440;

}

LEFT_MFCD =

{

x = 80;

y = 0;

width = 600;

height = 600;

}

RIGHT_MFCD =

{

x = 880;

y = 0;

width = 600;

height = 600;

}

F14_HSD =

{

x = 80;

y = 0;

width = 600;

height = 600;

}

F14_VDI =

{

x = 880;

y = 0;

width = 600;

height = 600;

}

UIMainView = Viewports.Center

GU_MAIN_VIEWPORT = Viewports.Center

love0rdie · August 25, 2020

I use the monitors from Cubesim. Both are 800 x 600 with frames ready to attach the TM Cougar MFDs

I run in 2k 2560 x 1440 with full screen turned off

Both mfd monitors are located to the top left of my main monitor. Works beautifully with no fuzziness.

_ = function(p) return p; end;
name = _('CUBESIM');
Description = 'Left MFCD on the left monitor,Right MFCD on the right and camera on the center'
Viewports =
{
Center =
{
x = 1600;
y = 0;
width = 2560;
height = 1440;
viewDx = 0;
viewDy = 0;
aspect = 2560 / 1440;
}
}

LEFT_MFCD =
{
x = 80;
y = 0;
width = 600;
height = 600;
}

RIGHT_MFCD =
{
x = 880;
y = 0;
width = 600;
height = 600;
}

F14_HSD =
{
x = 80;
y = 0;
width = 600;
height = 600;
}

F14_VDI =
{
x = 880;
y = 0;
width = 600;
height = 600;
}

UIMainView = Viewports.Center
GU_MAIN_VIEWPORT = Viewports.Center

Oh nice including F18 and AV8B modules without duplicate screen appears in back in MFD??

dr_hippo · August 25, 2020

Hi,

I come from a same setup en accidently runned in a VR setup.

If you have never tried it plese give it a go.

I would spend my money on VR instead of other monitor kind of solutions.

Anyway good luck

MustangSally · August 25, 2020

Oh nice including F18 and AV8B modules without duplicate screen appears in back in MFD??

You only fly one aircraft at a time.

MustangSally · August 25, 2020

Hi,
I come from a same setup en accidently runned in a VR setup.
If you have never tried it plese give it a go.
I would spend my money on VR instead of other monitor kind of solutions.

Anyway good luck

Also have a Reverb but have now gone back to Trackir. Darkened room 42" screen and I still feel the immersion. Oh and just could not stand the lack of clarity and low graphics in VR as it is now.

love0rdie · August 27, 2020

HI bro finally you saved me , shit 3 days day and night searching learning trying depressing now came to an end .Thanks lot

This codings are weird

What i did is

1.add one more } after center view port

2.remove the , commas

3.remove this two line an end

LEFT_MFCD = Viewports.LEFT_MFCD

RIGHT_MFCD = Viewports.RIGHT_MFCD

Now its working great Thanks again.

love0rdie · August 27, 2020

I use the monitors from Cubesim. Both are 800 x 600 with frames ready to attach the TM Cougar MFDs

I run in 2k 2560 x 1440 with full screen turned off

Both mfd monitors are located to the top left of my main monitor. Works beautifully with no fuzziness.

_ = function(p) return p; end;
name = _('CUBESIM');
Description = 'Left MFCD on the left monitor,Right MFCD on the right and camera on the center'
Viewports =
{
Center =
{
x = 1600;
y = 0;
width = 2560;
height = 1440;
viewDx = 0;
viewDy = 0;
aspect = 2560 / 1440;
}
}

LEFT_MFCD =
{
x = 80;
y = 0;
width = 600;
height = 600;
}

RIGHT_MFCD =
{
x = 880;
y = 0;
width = 600;
height = 600;
}

F14_HSD =
{
x = 80;
y = 0;
width = 600;
height = 600;
}

F14_VDI =
{
x = 880;
y = 0;
width = 600;
height = 600;
}

UIMainView = Viewports.Center
GU_MAIN_VIEWPORT = Viewports.Center

HI bro finally you saved me , shit 3 days day and night searching learning trying depressing now came to an end .Thanks lot

This codings are weird

What i did is

1.add one more } after center view port

2.remove the , commas

3.remove this two line an end

LEFT_MFCD = Viewports.LEFT_MFCD

RIGHT_MFCD = Viewports.RIGHT_MFCD

Now its working great Thanks again.

love0rdie · August 27, 2020

You only fly one aircraft at a time.

i dont know how you understood that , i mentioned in my post A10 c mfd working great ,F18 and AV8B only problem with dupicate screens .thats why specifically i asked you

love0rdie · August 27, 2020

OK now how to do work with M2000c ,KA50, AJS 37 and FC3 modules any idea please suggest me.thanks

Clifton · September 7, 2021

How do you connect the MFD displays? Is it hdmi/usb/other method?

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