AV8B and MFD export: MFDs show on second monitor in F2 external view not in F1 cockpit view

[OziasMidwinter]

I've got a lua script set up to display the main viewport on one monitor, and two MFDs (and apache TEDAC) on a second monitor.

I use the same script in the apache, Ka-50, F-16 and F/A-18 the MFDs all appear in the monitor in the correct place. When I switch to the AV8B harrier, the MFD displays do not show up in the F1 cockpit view, but do display when I switch to the F2 external view, and disappear when I switch back to the F1 view.

 

The script uses the generic LEFT_MFCD and RIGHT_MFCD identifiers as they seem to work in the modules listed above.

_  = function(p) return p; end;
name = _('AH-64D Apache CPG Dual Monitor: m1 - Viewport, m2 - MFDs, TEDAC (equal)');
Description = 'dual monitor: viewport on main 2560 x 1080 (21:9 aspect ratio), MFDs and TEDAC on second monitor: 1680 x 1050 (16/10 aspect ratio) bottom aligned'
Viewports =
{
     Center =
     {
          x = 0;
          y = 0;
          width = 2560;
          height = 1080;
          viewDx = 0;
          viewDy = 0;
          aspect = 21/9;
     }
}

LEFT_MFCD =
{
     x = 2560;
     y = 30;
     width = 554;
     height = 554;
}

RIGHT_MFCD =
{
     x = 3668;
     y = 30;
     width = 554;
     height = 554;
}

TEDAC =
{
  x = 3114;
  y = 30;
  width = 554;
  height = 554;
}
UIMainView = Viewports.Center
GU_MAIN_VIEWPORT = Viewports.Center

Is it a case of using specific IDs for the AV8b displays instead of the generic IDs, or is just a weird bug with the harrier?

Edited January 11, 2023 by OziasMidwinter

[Scott-S6]

For some reason the AV8B wants you to activate the export of the MFDs. There are two keybinds available for this.

Right MPCD Export View ON/OFF

Left MPCD Export View ON/OFF

Bind those and press them when you're in the cockpit and the exports will work but you have to do it every time.

[MadKreator]

You can also set it in dcs options- Special and check the box next to export mfd’s