How to create 'Custom Formations' for helicopters/planes

[_Defi]

I am trying to create a custom formation in DCS.

In the manual it says it's possible through the 'Create Templates' function. 

But I dont see how. It seems its not possible.

Can someone advise on how to create one?

I am flying the ka50 and there are only 4 formations available. I want to create more.

Tx

 

[razo+r]

The template function is only for vehicles. 

If you want custom formations, you need to give them the task "follow unit". There you should be able to set exactly where they should position themself. 

[_Defi]

2 minutes ago, razo+r said:

The template function is only for vehicles. 

If you want custom formations, you need to give them the task "follow unit". There you should be able to set exactly where they should position themself. 

oh nice. I will try that. thanks

[razo+r]

Also forgot to mention, in case of airplanes, you can give them the task "formation", where you have more than 4 available to chose from. I'm not sure though if that also applies to helicopters. 

Edited February 2, 2024 by razo+r

[_Defi]

4 hours ago, razo+r said:

Also forgot to mention, in case of airplanes, you can give them the task "formation", where you have more than 4 available to chose from. I'm not sure though if that also applies to helicopters. 

 

Yes I know there are formation presets. But there is no way to customize a new formation? Maybe through some LUA file somewhere?

I want to have a staggered trailing formation preset.

The "follow" option only allows for setting distance and elevation but not the angle to the chalk infront. 

It also looks weird I cannot select a unit in the Follow settings.

 

[razo+r]

25 minutes ago, _Defi said:

Yes I know there are formation presets. But there is no way to customize a new formation? Maybe through some LUA file somewhere?

I want to have a staggered trailing formation preset.

The "follow" option only allows for setting distance and elevation but not the angle to the chalk infront. 

It also looks weird I cannot select a unit in the Follow settings.

 

The follow option allows you to set it's position with precision. Distance sets how much infront or behind it is, elevation the elevation and interval sets how much left or right it is. It may require a bit of math, but this allows you to do exactly what you want. 

One downside of this method is, that you need aircraft from a different group to do this. You cannot tell your wingmen to follow you. 

[_Defi]

1 hour ago, razo+r said:

The follow option allows you to set it's position with precision. Distance sets how much infront or behind it is, elevation the elevation and interval sets how much left or right it is. It may require a bit of math, but this allows you to do exactly what you want. 

One downside of this method is, that you need aircraft from a different group to do this. You cannot tell your wingmen to follow you. 

oh the interval can be +/- x meter?

I think negative interval doesn't work. they start doing funny business on their own. HAHA. like breaking the chain and then circling each other.

I leave it at +meter interval.

 

Thanks for your help!~

Edited February 2, 2024 by _Defi