how to create graphic of hotas controls

[markturner1960]

Hi, I know you can do this using target, however, I am not, just using key binds within the GUI for now.

 

Is there an easy way to make my own HOTAS graphic for reference until I learn all the bindings, such a supplied with profiles made by people for target etc?

 

Thank you

[pacastro]

+1

 

This would be really useful for me too, I also use direct key assignments from DCS. If someone with the knowledge could make a program to create a graphic profile of your controls from the DCS joystick configuration files would be awesome.

 

Regards

[Svsmokey]

Not sure what you are asking for , but two thoughts occur .

 

I use 1/4 " grid graph paper to log my control settings . Diamonds for hats with lines coming off for each binding station . Dots for buttons with lines coming off as well . Short description on the lines . Diamonds and buttons are laid out on the graph paper as in the joystick/throttle layout .

 

You may find it helpful to print screenshots of the bindings as well .

[pacastro]

The idea is to get the graphic profile creation automated, like the TM target software does but getting the info directly from DCS joystick configuration files for the people that don't use target and use button assignment inside DCS.

 

In the joystick configuration files you have the buttons assigned and the description for the actions assigned to each one, so someone with the knowledge could do some programing to automatically fill a graphic profile template with the info extracted from the joystick config file.

 

These graphic profiles usually are just 1 page so it's easy to use for reference, if you print screenshots of the keybindings it could be several pages long and not easy to relate the button number assigned to the actual physical button on the actual device if you don´t remember the number for all of them.

[Svsmokey]

Yes , it is always much better to have someone else assume the responsibility for your problem , perhaps taking months to do so , when you could solve it yourself in an hour with paper , a straight edge , and a pencil :)

[GPatricks]

I have this for my CH gear, have to fill it in manually in Adobe (or print/write) but it works..

CH_Template_Form_Blank.pdf

[Johnny Dioxin]

Hi, I know you can do this using target, however, I am not, just using key binds within the GUI for now.

 

Is there an easy way to make my own HOTAS graphic for reference until I learn all the bindings, such a supplied with profiles made by people for target etc?

 

Thank you

 

Which HOTAS do you own?

 

I've made my own diagrams and have offered them here before for people to use.

 

If what you want isn't here, let me know anyway - I've owned a number of controllers and made diagrams for them all:

 

https://postimg.cc/gallery/giqu0ai4/

[Rudel_chw]

... If what you want isn't here, let me know anyway - I've owned a number of controllers and made diagrams for them all:

 

https://postimg.cc/gallery/giqu0ai4/

 

 

Thanks a lot for sharing ... very useful :)

[Johnny Dioxin]

You're welcome :)

[markturner1960]

Yes, thank you and for the other useful suggestions.

 

I am using a warthog throttle and a real simulator F-16 joystick ( same as warthog basically ) How easy would it be to make a warthog one?

[oboe]

Just Google "thrustmaster warthog button diagram" and you'll get lots of diagrams for the stick and throttle. Not too much work to import into a graphics program to blank out the button assignments and add your own.

 

I usually print a blank version and write my assignments in red ink for visibility.

 

 

GL :)

[Johnny Dioxin]

Yes, thank you and for the other useful suggestions.

 

I am using a warthog throttle and a real simulator F-16 joystick ( same as warthog basically ) How easy would it be to make a warthog one?

 

I'm attaching my old assignment diagrams zipped up - either blank out one to use for your own or just use the one below

 

Edited August 1, 2019 by Brixmis
pic added

[Chic]

Diagram from Virpil website edited with paint.net in .png for kneeboard.

[Oceandar]

I'm attaching my old assignment diagrams zipped up - either blank out one to use for your own or just use the one below

 

Awesome. Thanks