Transfer steerpoints from the F10 map into the aircraft - DCS: The Way

[jonsky7]

On 12/16/2025 at 3:02 PM, Macheten said:

Hallo! 

In the Viper when I download the coordinates it skips the Latitude line and start writing all the coordinates into the Longitude line. Therefore the Latitude reads just N° 000000.

Any idea how to solve it?

If you are using the original TheWay, then the F-16 had an update to the DED since Comrade Doge last updated it. That update stopped the CD's version working properly in the F-16

If you like, I have posted a link to a "fork" of the TheWay, that I updated to fix it. You will see the link to the github page just a few posts above this one.

If you are already using my latest version then I am unaware of the error and will have to have a look at fixing it, but that will be after the New Year I'm afraid.

[Ready]

Brilliant! Just found out about this tool. Shamefull. It would have saved me countless hours.. Thanks for making this great tool!!

[jonsky7]

Hello, and Happy New Year to you all !!

After lots of trial and error I think I have managed to add decent support for the C-130J-30. 
It is a little more limited than some other modules in that you can only Create or Replace an entire Flight Plan.
This ensures that TheWay doesn't get out of sync with the CDU and start creating CDU errors.

You have the option to use either the Left or Right seat's CNI/CDU

Also, I think I found an issue with the F16C and hopefully corrected it.  @Macheten

https://github.com/jonsky752/DCSTheWay/releases

My fork, v2.5.10
 

Cheers
Jon

Edited January 2 by jonsky7

[Habu_69]

I have used TheWay for several years in VR. With the 2.5.10 update I am now unable to load waypoints into the Hornet cockpit until answering the LOAD AS PP MSN query, which can only be done, so far as I can determine, by removing my headset and mouse-clicking on my monitor. This is an annoyance for VR pilots, so is there some work-around I am unaware of?

[jonsky7]

10 hours ago, Habu_69 said:

I have used TheWay for several years in VR. With the 2.5.10 update I am now unable to load waypoints into the Hornet cockpit until answering the LOAD AS PP MSN query, which can only be done, so far as I can determine, by removing my headset and mouse-clicking on my monitor. This is an annoyance for VR pilots, so is there some work-around I am unaware of?

Do you fly any other modules that have a question after clicking transfer, like the Apache for example? 
If so, what do you do then?
I ask because maybe I can compare what happens with the F18, and with something that does work to see if I can find the difference. 

I'm going to be honest with you, I don't have VR, and I've basically done things to TheWay because I wanted them, and then thought I would share.
I'm ok at introducing new modules, but the deeper code is beyond me. 

If you were happy with the earlier version, maybe just continue using that?

[Mordants]

15 minutes ago, jonsky7 said:

Do you fly any other modules that have a question after clicking transfer, like the Apache for example? 
If so, what do you do then?
I ask because maybe I can compare what happens with the F18, and with something that does work to see if I can find the difference. 

I'm going to be honest with you, I don't have VR, and I've basically done things to TheWay because I wanted them, and then thought I would share.
I'm ok at introducing new modules, but the deeper code is beyond me. 

If you were happy with the earlier version, maybe just continue using that?

You have done a great job, I use it every day when I fly!

[jonsky7]

51 minutes ago, Mordants said:

You have done a great job, I use it every day when I fly!

Well thank you very much , not forgetting @Comrade Doge is the inventor of this fine tool. I wouldn't have been able to make this from scratch in a million years.
 

Edited January 3 by jonsky7

[jonsky7]

12 hours ago, Habu_69 said:

I have used TheWay for several years in VR. With the 2.5.10 update I am now unable to load waypoints into the Hornet cockpit until answering the LOAD AS PP MSN query, which can only be done, so far as I can determine, by removing my headset and mouse-clicking on my monitor. This is an annoyance for VR pilots, so is there some work-around I am unaware of?

I have added the "Remember this choice" check-box to the PP-MSN question.
If you select the check-box and choose no, the choice will be remembered.
Next time you press transfer (button or keybind), the waypoints will be transferred into the jet like in previous versions.

I've also added the option to the CH47F

https://github.com/jonsky752/DCSTheWay/releases

Edited January 3 by jonsky7

[Habu_69]

2 hours ago, jonsky7 said:

I have added the "Remember this choice" check-box to the PP-MSN question.
If you select the check-box and choose no, the choice will be remembered.
Next time you press transfer (button or keybind), the waypoints will be transferred into the jet like in previous versions.

I've also added the option to the CH47F

https://github.com/jonsky752/DCSTheWay/releases

I do exclusively fly the Hornet recently. Very much appreciate your prompt response to this issue.

[jonsky7]

Might be a little issue with the C130J if only one waypoint is transferred, will have to have a look at it.

I believe there is a BUG currently in the CNI as well. When Route 1 is active, the LEGS 2 LSK on the Route 2 page takes you to the LEGS 1 page.

I thought I was going mad when I was writing the code for it lol. So I just made it delete all Route info first. 
An issue arises because the first waypoint is used as the origin, and then it is also used as the first "direct-to" point.
Doesn't seem to like that.
Will have to test and update.

Cheers

Edited January 7 by jonsky7

[jonsky7]

Updated

A MARK POINT is now created and used as the ORIGIN for the newly created ROUTE

2.5.14
https://github.com/jonsky752/DCSTheWay/releases

Edit: The aircraft needs to be fully aligned in order to create the MARK POINT, otherwise you will get a NO PRESENT POSITION error.

I will probably revisit this after the CNI LEGS 1/2 issue is fixed, and make it so you can choose to modify the Inactive Route.

 

Edited January 8 by jonsky7

[beewip]

I’m having issues loading waypoints into the Hornet from the app. The coordinates are not being entered completely and it throws an error.

I’m using version 2.5.14

Any idea?

Ok, I think I solved my issue. If you check PRECISE, it doesn’t throw any errors. My mistake, but I couldn’t find this information anywhere. It’s working correctly for me when I enable that option.

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[jonsky7]

@beewip

You didn't get this warning?

Edited January 27 by jonsky7

[jonsky7]

*Update - C-130J-30 Altitude entry.

Added Altitude input to C-130J-30

The ground elevation of the captured waypoint is entered into the CDU for each waypoint followed by "A"
This should denote an altitude constraint of "ABOVE TARGET ALTITUDE",
The C130J gives the CNI message "RESET ALT SEL?" when transitioning through each waypoint (annoying).
If the captured altitude is zero (Waypoint over water), /0001A will be entered.

Before this update, the standard DCS waypoint altitude of 6562ft (2000m) was appearing for each waypoint transferred.
TheWay was not entering this information during transfer of waypoints!
I didn't find that very useful. You still got the CNI message "RESET ALT SEL?", so no real drawbacks to entering the ground elevation from the captured waypoint in TheWay.
At least now you will be able to see the ground elevation at each waypoint which I think we be more useful when carrying out airdrops or low level flying.

*Possible next update you will have the option to have no altitude entered, which will result in no CNI MSGs.

https://github.com/jonsky752/DCSTheWay/releases

[TheBiggerBass]

I just stumbled about 'TheWay',

• installed it as recommended in Github, including adding folder 'TheWay' and it's content to Saved Games/DCS/Scripts folder
• added pcall(function() local TheWayLfs=require('lfs');dofile(TheWayLfs.writedir()..'Scripts/TheWay/TheWay.lua'); end) to 'Export.lua'
• started 'TheWay'
• started DCS
• started Mission Editor and opened a F-16C mission

... and always get the error 'No connection to DCS'. What's missing?

Edited February 18 by TheBiggerBass

[jonsky7]

12 hours ago, TheBiggerBass said:

I just stumbled about 'TheWay',

• installed it as recommended in Github, including adding folder 'TheWay' and it's content to Saved Games/DCS/Scripts folder
• added pcall(function() local TheWayLfs=require('lfs');dofile(TheWayLfs.writedir()..'Scripts/TheWay/TheWay.lua'); end) to 'Export.lua'
• started 'TheWay'
• started DCS
• started Mission Editor and opened a F-16C mission

... and always get the error 'No connection to DCS'. What's missing?

I'm assuming you clicked "Fly" ?

TheWay only connects once you are actually in the cockpit and in control.

Just to double check also, Saved Games/DCS/Scripts now contains
1. "TheWay" folder (crosshair.dlg, crosshair.png, TheWay.lua)
2. Export.lua

I put the "pcall function" as the first entry in the Export.lua file, not sure if that makes a difference.
I also start TheWay after starting DCS.

 

Edited February 18 by jonsky7

[TheBiggerBass]

vor 26 Minuten schrieb jonsky7:

I'm assuming you clicked "Fly" ?

TheWay only connects once you are actually in the cockpit and in control.

Got it. I just started the Mission Editor before. Now it works.

However I don't see the crosshair in F10 map, even when toggling crosshair. Is it because I have two active displays connected to my PC? (DCS is running on my 57" main display only)

[jonsky7]

1 hour ago, TheBiggerBass said:

Got it. I just started the Mission Editor before. Now it works.

However I don't see the crosshair in F10 map, even when toggling crosshair. Is it because I have two active displays connected to my PC? (DCS is running on my 57" main display only)

Drop down menu set to "F10 Map", Press the big circular + button, crosshair should show, move map around until crosshair over desired location, press "Save" for as many waypoints as you like. 
Then Transfer, Circular + button turns into X button which is used to cancel the crosshair.


For F16C you need an updated version, changes to DED messed it up a bit.
Here's my fork, The creator hasn't updated it for a while now.

https://github.com/jonsky752/DCSTheWay/releases

Edited February 18 by jonsky7

[Lucky Chopp]

Is there a way to make the mod input target points instead of waypoints in a KA-50?  I much prefer using target points instead of waypoints for distance to target info and being able to slew the Shkval to the target once I get within missile range.  Maybe an option could be added to select the Target button instead of the Waypoint button before the coordinates are entered?  Or maybe just a minor edit to the script someone, like myself, could make on their own?

Thanks in advance

Lucky

[jonsky7]

21 minutes ago, Lucky Chopp said:

Is there a way to make the mod input target points instead of waypoints in a KA-50?  I much prefer using target points instead of waypoints for distance to target info and being able to slew the Shkval to the target once I get within missile range.  Maybe an option could be added to select the Target button instead of the Waypoint button before the coordinates are entered?  Or maybe just a minor edit to the script someone, like myself, could make on their own?

Thanks in advance

Lucky

Yes, you can do this with my release

https://github.com/jonsky752/DCSTheWay/releases

I haven't figured out how to add more keybinds for options, so it might not be great if you are using VR

If you are using VR, and always use Target Points, you can check "Remember this choice" and then set keybinds for saving and transferring the points. That way you won't have to remove your headset to see the TheWay window.

Edited February 18 by jonsky7

[jonsky7]

Update: TheWay v2.15.16

This update introduces additional keybinds for the pop up question boxes. (you might have to memorize the options for VR)
If you have already clicked "Remember this Choice" for some question boxes then either.

1. Uninstall the way through Windows "Programs and features" / Add Remove programs and then install this release, or
2. Navigate to C:/Users/yourname/AppData/Roaming/theway and delete config.json

Also added images for all flyable modules, supported or not. (not all user mod aircraft are included)
Supported - Colour
Not supported - Black and white.
It just makes it looks nicer when in a non-supported module really

Minor code changes

https://github.com/jonsky752/DCSTheWay/releases  
(the source code hasn't updated for some reason, but it is on the main page)

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Edited February 20 by jonsky7

[Lucky Chopp]

Awesome, thanks for the quick reply, and also all your efforts when it comes to this great mod      I just started playing DCS about a month ago, and the mod will be a really is a nice quality life compliment to the game for me, and may others I'm assuming. 

Thanks again

Lucky

[Lucky Chopp]

Hey Jonsky. I updated to 2.5.16, but I'm not seeing the box to enter as waypoints or target points?

Never mind, it comes up with you actually go to transfer the coordinates.  

[jonsky7]

33 minutes ago, Lucky Chopp said:

Hey Jonsky. I updated to 2.5.16, but I'm not seeing the box to enter as waypoints or target points?

Never mind, it comes up with you actually go to transfer the coordinates.  

Remember only 6 waypoints and 10 targetpoints can be transferred to KA-50, 

But if you have 12 points in the TheWay's list, and choose target points, it will only transfer the first 10 in the list, because it's good like that

[RePhil]

The Way seems to no longer work in the 60 any one else have  this issue