VR POV Not Centered?

[Gunthrek]

So this is not a question about recentering my headset.  I have that set as a keybind on my HOTAS.  This is a question about the actual physical position of the POV from the VR perspective. 

I've noticed that the VR recenter key always makes me feel like I'm looking slightly to the left, and I've also noticed that the HUD shows more empty space (margin?) on the left side than the right when I close the opposite eye.  When I look straight down, I also get the impression I'm not actually completely centered in the cockpit.  All this seems to indicate that my POV is actually slightly to the right of center.

Is there a way to fix this?  The View Recenter option isn't adjusting anything like it does in 2D mode.

[Fisherman82]

You should be able to move the camera to the right or left using keybinds. I always move it forward at mission start in the Viggen and that works. You have to do it in the beginning of every mission though, I have not found a way to edit the default position in a lua file but I guess thats possible for those that know how. And Im using VR also.

Edited November 14, 2023 by Fisherman82

[Lange_666]

I do the same as Fisherman82.
I center while in the hangar, then re-center once I'm in the aircraft (most of the time the view then shifts a bit compared to the hangar viewpoint) and depending on the aircraft, i move the camera a bit.

[Habu_69]

You can permanently modify the default views, or any other, of any aircraft by editing this file:

Saved Games\DCS.openbeta\Config\View\Snapviews.lua

 

[average_pilot]

I've been noticing the same for quite some time. When it's too distracting and I can't ignore it I shift the view a bit to the side manually using the left and right margins of the HUD as reference.

Edited November 15, 2023 by average_pilot

[hsth]

This an 'old'  how-to:

Customisation Procedure

The keystroke RAlt+Num0 (default binding) will save the current view position against the last-selected Snap View, or against the "default" view if that was the last selected. The simplest procedure for customising a Snap View is as follows:

Center Camera View            RShift+Num5
Camera Move Back            RCtrl+RShift+Num/
Camera Move Center            RCtrl+RShift+Num5
Camera Move Down            RCtrl+RShift+Num2
Camera Move Forward            RCtrl+RShift+Num*
Camera Move Left            RCtrl+RShift+Num4
Camera Move Right            RCtrl+RShift+Num6
Camera Move Up                RCtrl+RShift+Num8

Customising a Snap View

- Set your current view up as you want it saved. Use RCtrl+RShift+NumX to move the view.
- Press LWin+NumN - NumN being whichever numeric keypad key you intend customising. Your view will briefly snap to whatever the current snap view setting is for that key, then return to your previous view.
- Press RAlt+Num0 - The snap view should now be saved.
- Test it by changing your view, then holding down LWin+NumX - you should see your customised snap view!

Customising the Default View

- Press Num5 to reset your view to the current default.
- Adjust your view (RCtrl+RShift+NumX) to what you want as the new default but do not use any snap view keys in the process!
- Press RALT+Num0 - your new default view should now be saved.
- Test it by changing your view, then pressing Num5 - your view should return to your customised default!

[average_pilot]

The topic is about why sometimes the view has a slight offset to one side, even after re-centering repeatedly.

[Sabre]

On 11/15/2023 at 8:14 AM, hsth said:

Customising the Default View

- Press Num5 to reset your view to the current default.
- Adjust your view (RCtrl+RShift+NumX) to what you want as the new default but do not use any snap view keys in the process!
- Press RALT+Num0 - your new default view should now be saved.
- Test it by changing your view, then pressing Num5 - your view should return to your customised default!

Unfortunately this doesn't save it for VR after you restart the game. Any ideas?

Thanks.

 

[hsth]

@Sabre Please check your ..\Saved Games\DCS.openbeta\Config\View\SnapViews.lua file before and after you did step 3 (RAlt+Num0) because that is were the adjustment will be saved. You can search the file for the speciifc aircraft where it says "--default view - VR".

[Vanguard]

Ah to necro a thread or not...Perhaps my head isn't on straight... but what I can say is, I have the same issue as the OP.

When I hop into any aircraft, get a upright natural posture and tap the re-center button, it feels like my view is off by 3 degrees or so. In fact, hitting the button and immediately looking down, the seat pan is not square with my view. I need to look slightly left and then tap re-center and it feels fine. It might be more subtle for some depending on headset and setup, but if you're reading this, the next time you're in VR, re-center and look down and see if you are square with the seat or not and if you have the time report back here. It's a pretty mild thing that's simple to fix, but I'm curious whether or not others see it to and more importantly if there is a fix.

 

Thanks,

Vanguard

[Roosterfeet]

23 hours ago, Vanguard said:

Perhaps my head isn't on straight...

There's your problem. It's not just you, I have the same issue and it's because my face is a little bit asymmetrical. The best solution I have found is to turn my head a bit and recenter to compensate, as you described. I've messed with trying to adjust the headset so it sits more squarely on my face but it always shifts back to a more natural but off center position after a few minutes use.

[Mk1_Trebuchet]

Same as Roosterfeet here.  If I close my eyes and recenter on what feels like a neutral position, the 'view' looks off to the right just a bit.  I just split the difference and turn my head a bit and recenter.  Never really gave it a second thought, been that way with all 3 of the headsets I've owned over the years.  

[Vanguard]

Many thanks for the feedback. I suppose the issue is that in DCS you've got a HUD, cockpit etc up in your grill so it's far more noticeable whereas in other games things are generally at such a distance it's not really perceptable. As you said it takes 1 sec to correct, so no biggie.