memoric Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 Hello So I've got a new HOTAS and I'm not sure where the error is here. When i want to lock a target on the radar with the cage/uncage button, it doesn't work. Only the HUD is shaking a bit. What am I doing wrong? Am I missing something? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Svsmokey Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 (edited) Sounds like wrong button . You should bind and use tdc designate to lock . Also be sure to sensor-select the radar ddi . (Diamond at top right) Edited May 5, 2020 by Svsmokey 9700k @ stock , Aorus Pro Z390 wifi , 32gb 3200 mhz CL16 , 1tb EVO 970 , MSI RX 6800XT Gaming X TRIO , Seasonic Prime 850w Gold , Coolermaster H500m , Noctua NH-D15S , CH Pro throttle and T50CM2/WarBrD base on Foxxmounts , CH pedals , Reverb G2v2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memoric Posted May 5, 2020 Author Share Posted May 5, 2020 Sounds like wrong button . You should bind and use tdc designate to lock . Also be sure to sensor-select the radar ddi . (Diamond at top right) Yeah was the wrong button. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memoric Posted May 7, 2020 Author Share Posted May 7, 2020 Can somebody tell what the "cage/uncage" button does? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razo+r Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 It cages and uncages weapons, sensors and the HUD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shagrat Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 Can somebody tell what the "cage/uncage" button does? ThanksDepends on the weapon. For AIM-9 it "uncages" (let the seker-head move freely) the seeker so it can slave to the radar lock or go into SEAM mode. For the AGM-65F it lets the seeker slew to the designation from the sensor... Shagrat - Flying Sims since 1984 - Win 10 | i5 10600K@4.1GHz | 64GB | GeForce RTX 3090 - Asus VG34VQL1B | TrackIR5 | Simshaker & Jetseat | VIRPIL CM 50 Stick & Throttle | VPC Rotor TCS Plus/Apache64 Grip | MFG Crosswind Rudder Pedals | WW Top Gun MIP | a hand made AHCP | 2x Elgato StreamDeck (Buttons galore) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy t Posted May 10, 2020 Share Posted May 10, 2020 It also hands off targets to HARM and in NAV mode cages VV/Pitch ladders on the HUD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brindle Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 (edited) I currently have the WIN WING HOTAS F/A-18. Since the last two DCS updates, my cage/uncage button reacts differently: When viewing an target on the ground via the FLIR, all is normal. But when I press the cage/uncage button, the camera is placed directly behind my Hornet (180 degrees of heading) instead of straight ahead like it's suppose to. I received a firmware update for the HOTAS, and went through all the calibrations. Everything is normal on the controllers. **I fly on Open Beta. Edited May 28, 2020 by brindle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstonMartinDBS Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 (edited) I currently have the WIN WING HOTAS F/A-18. Since the last two DCS updates, my cage/uncage button reacts differently: When viewing an target on the ground via the FLIR, all is normal. But when I press the cage/uncage button, the camera is placed directly behind my Hornet (180 degrees of heading) instead of straight ahead like it's suppose to.Don't worry, that's not an issue with your HOTAS or it's drivers, but due to the currently wrong TGP behaviour. The Litening Pod is currently very buggy/WIP but the developement should be finished with the next OB update, which is announced for 3rd June. Edited May 28, 2020 by AstonMartinDBS [Modules] A-10C, A-10C II, AH-64D, F-14A/B, F-16C, F/A-18C, FC3, Ka-50, P-51D, UH-1H, CA, SC [Maps] PG, NTTR, Normandy, Sinai, Syria, TC [OS] Windows 11 Pro [PC] MSI Pro Z790-A, i9-13900K, 64 GB DDR5-5200, RTX 4090 24 GB GDDR6X, 2 x SSD 990 PRO 2 TB (M.2), Corsair 5000D Airflow, HX1500i, H150i RGB Elite, Acer X28, TM HOTAS Warthog (Grip@WarBRD Base), MS SW FFB2, Thrustmaster TFRP, TrackIR 5 & TrackClip Pro [Checklists] A-10C, F-16C, F/A-18C, AH-64D, Ka-50, UH-1H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brindle Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 (edited) Thanks for the reply. I am currently using a 'work-around'. Using VVSLV: undesignating the waypoint, then VVSLV will show (press and voila). When doing this, I can re-designate waypoint to 'snap' the FLIR back to the assigned waypoint. **Found this topic afterward, in other forum room >>> DCS: F/A-18C Hornet » Bugs » [WIP] lightning pod uncage/cage command Edited May 28, 2020 by brindle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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