Nealius Posted July 27, 2019 Posted July 27, 2019 I'm having some trouble with the 'follow' task under advanced waypoint options. There are three parameters: distance, elevation, and interval. The DCS manual hasn't been updated in what seems like 5 years, and gives x/y/z parameters instead. The Hoggit Wiki doesn't say anything about these parameters existing at all. So, my questions are: 1. What is the difference between 'distance' and 'interval'? 2. What units are in use? Some tasks use kts/ft and others use metric regardless of GUI settings.
Shahdoh Posted July 27, 2019 Posted July 27, 2019 -Distance is the "Back/Forward" positioning with positive numbers being back and negative numbers placing it forward or before the aircraft it is "following". -Interval is the "Left/Right" positioning with positive numbers being to the right side and negative numbers being to the left side of the aircraft it is "following". The distance does seem to be in feet as it shows, but there is some slight variations at times as the AI get into position. Also, sometimes at a waypoint change, some will fall back out of position, and then will work their way back in. In my experience, a minimum of about 120-150 feet of space is needed in any 2 of the 3 positions or you may run into "wonkiness". Either they might crash into each other or "bounce" out of position in an attempt to avoid another. You might be able to get away with less with smaller, fighter aircraft, but not by much. And larger aircraft may need more. Good luck 2 1
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