MFD Background Turn Black After 2.8.3.37854.1 Open Beta Update

[Shimakaze514]

MFD export effect before 2.8.3.37854.1 Open Beta update:

After the update:

My MonitorSetup:

_  = function(p) return p; end;
name = _('3440MFD+');
Description = '3440*1440'

Viewports =
{
     Center =
     {
          x = 0;
          y = 0;
          width = screen.width;
          height = screen.height;
          viewDx = 0;
          viewDy = 0;
          aspect = screen.aspect;
     }
}

LEFT_MFCD = {
     x = 790;
     y = 410;
     width = 620;
     height = 620;
}

RIGHT_MFCD = {
     x = 2030;
     y = 410;
     width = 620;
     height = 620;
}

--[[ CENTER_MFCD = {
     x = 1565;
     y = 100;
     width = 310;
     height = 310;
} ]]

JF17_LEFT_MFCD = {
     x = 350;
     y = 0;
     width = 620;
     height = 930;
}

JF17_CENTER_MFCD = {
     x = 2820;
     y = 0;
     width = 620;
     height = 930;
}

F14_TID = {
     x = 2030;
     y = 410;
     width = 620;
     height = 620;
}

GU_MAIN_VIEWPORT = Viewports.Center

Previously I can see thru the MFDs on my screen and get a very clean view on the outside while don't have to lower my head and zoom in to see the MFDs, this can be a great help to enjoy flying and operating avionics at the same time, since you can choose a position you like to place the MFDs and read the information on them more confortably. Its for the same reason that some people buy a external screen and export MFD on it. building a monitor setup on the screen is just like building a cabin with many external screen at home, the only difference is one is virual and cheaper, the other is solid and obviously more costy. This should not be canceled just because of "simulation", it's player's freedom to display their MFDs wherever they like without obstucting the main view.

[Shimakaze514]

Temporary fix:

Edit this file

Quote

DCSWorldOpenBeta\Mods\aircraft\FA-18C\Cockpit\Scripts\Multipurpose_Display_Group\Common\indicator\BAKE\MPD_common_bake_page.lua

in line 46, change

	HUD_only_back.material 	 			= MakeMaterial("",{0,0,0,255})

into

	HUD_only_back.material 	 			= MakeMaterial("",{0,0,0,0})

so that the background material will be transparent

special reminder: uncomment line 51 will not cause any visible change.null

 

edited file and preview screenshot are attached below

 

IC unfriendly

 

With regard to that players have different preferences on MFD background (some thought transparent background caused readability of MFD content to reduce, others thougt black background will block cockpit vision), instead of limit the option with IC, it might be a good idea to make a option under "settings - special - <aircraft>" that allow player to choose whether they want a transparent MFD background or not.

MPD_common_bake_page - edited.lua