[NOT A BUG] DDI: Unwanted switch from SA to Stores page

[LeCuvier]

In A/A mode I fly usually with AIM-120C selected, and the SA page on the left DDI. If, during the action, I have to switch to using ACM weapons (typically the AIM-9X), the left DDI switches to the stores page which I really don't want. I'm then obliged to click the DDI buttons to restore the SA page. In my perception that's a bug because it creates non-value-added workload for the pilot who, in action, wants to focus on the combat.

If, however, that's how the real thing works I have to accept that

[Harker]

It's how it works IRL, if I'm not mistaken. Also, if you display the SA page on the left DDI, you lose info presented at the bottom, such as your countermeasures info and target info. You should get used to having the SA page on the AMPCD. There's also a HOTAS function (not implemented yet) that quickly switches between the HSI and the SA page on the AMPCD.

[Tholozor]

Correct, that's intentional behavior. The SA, HSI, and Radar pages are not intended to be ran on the left DDI due to the advisory and caution display line cutoff.

[LeCuvier]

good to know. Thanks!

[Jak525]

One thing to note, I think one function is actually missing atm. While it works fine bringing up the STORES/RDR ATTK on L/RDDI when you enter the master mode, I believe if you switch out of those you can bring them back up via the Sensor Control Switch. So, say you go into AA then switch the right DDI to the HUD repeater format, if you SCS right it should go back to RDR ATTK.

 

Also, even mentioned in the DCS FA-18 manual is the intended ability to bring up the HSI or SA on your Center AMPCD with Sensor Control Switch down. Down will bring up HSI from something else, then down again will swap the HSI for the SA and back and again.

[LeCuvier]

...with Sensor Control Switch down. Down will bring up HSI from something else, then down again will swap the HSI for the SA and back and again.

Jak, what do you mean by SSC Down? Aft or Depress?

[Harker]

Jak, what do you mean by SSC Down? Aft or Depress?

It's Aft.

[mclovin2468]

:thumbup:

It's how it works IRL, if I'm not mistaken. Also, if you display the SA page on the left DDI, you lose info presented at the bottom, such as your countermeasures info and target info. You should get used to having the SA page on the AMPCD. There's also a HOTAS function (not implemented yet) that quickly switches between the HSI and the SA page on the AMPCD.