How do I keep my key bindings?

[GunSlingerAUS]

Title says it all - I've just downloaded the new open beta, but don't want to open it for fear of losing all my Tomcat keybinds. I've heard this a thing - don't really want to spend hours setting everything up again!!!! I'm running the Virpil MongoosT throttle and base, with VFX grip. MFG Crosswind pedals, and TrackIR 5 pro. Is there anything I need to back up before I open the game?

[wowbagger]

It shouldn't overwrite your settings, but instead it now looks for them in a different folder - which is why they are empty post patch. Copy your F-14B and F-14B_RIO controls folders and remove the B from the name of the new copies, so you have two new folders named F-14 and F-14_RIO, and you should be good to go. You can also just rename the originals, but make copies so you have backups.

 

Controls should be found in Saved Games\DCS.openbeta\Config\Input.

[XCNuse]

I just went into the keybinds menu, load config, went to the 14B input folder and had it load in the controls that way; didn't have to copy and paste anything.

 

Only odd thing it didn't transfer was toe brakes which was a bit strange, but that was it, all other axis and inputs transferred.

[GunSlingerAUS]

Phew! Thanks guys - setting up controls is arguably the most frustrating barrier to entry in DCS, so it's a relief to see I don't have to do it all over again.