F-4E Manual Requests: Acronym Tooltips + Inflight Dark Mode

[Arecibo]

Hi HB,

I'm new to DCS (and military aviation in general) and the F-4 is my first purchase, so there's a lot of learning I need to do. Basically, a lot of the acronyms are unfamiliar to me and I think tooltips in the manual, with a small summary over all acronyms, (or maybe a link to the relevant page as well) would speed up the learning process. It will save having to go out of the page and hunt down the meaning.

Also a dark mode would be a great option for the inflight manual.

Hopefully you guys will consider it!

All the best,

Tim

 

 

 

[Zabuzard]

The inflight manual has a dark-mode which automatically activates at night. You can also force it during the day by using the Special Option "HB UI Theme: DARK".
The manual does have an acronym page: https://f4.manuals.heatblur.se/abbreviations.html
If you spot anything that is unclear and not covered on that page, please take a note so that we can complete it
Happy learning and enjoy the aircraft!

Mousehover tooltips are a neat idea though. Ill put it on the list :)

[Arecibo]

Thanks for the reply Zabuzard. Unfortunately there doesn't seem to be a 'HB UI Theme: Dark' option in the Special menu. Just a UI Resolution Override and UI Offset. Another thing I've thought of whilst looking at it, is the size of the manual onscreen. It would be great if we could choose a percentage scale so it doesn't block a quarter of the cockpit. Also, maybe a Left/Centre/Right option for positioning too.

Yes, I saw the abbreviations menu, which is great, but there's no summaries and no links to the relevant page for a further explanation and context. It interrupts the learning flow quite a bit.

But regardless, it's an outstanding plane and a great module! I also bought the F-14 off the back of it and I'm equally blown away. I also have to learn that as well at some point! 

All the best,

Tim

Edited July 9, 2024 by Arecibo

[Zabuzard]

Thanks for the reply Zabuzard. Unfortunately there doesn't seem to be a 'HB UI Theme: Dark' option in the Special menu. Just a UI Resolution Override and UI Offset. Another thing I've thought of whilst looking at it, is the size of the manual onscreen. It would be great if we could choose a percentage scale so it doesn't block a quarter of the cockpit. Also, maybe a Left/Centre/Right option for positioning too.
Yes, I saw the abbreviations menu, which is great, but there's no summaries and no links to the relevant page for a further explanation and context. It interrupts the learning flow quite a bit.
But regardless, it's an outstanding plane and a great module! I also bought the F-14 off the back of it and I'm equally blow away. I also have to learn that as well at some point! 
All the best,
Tim

Ah, then the theme selection is in the upcoming patch :)

Your other suggestions are all very valid, thanks.

[Wingmate]

5 hours ago, Arecibo said:

Thanks for the reply Zabuzard. Unfortunately there doesn't seem to be a 'HB UI Theme: Dark' option in the Special menu. Just a UI Resolution Override and UI Offset.

That is strange I am seeing it under special options, two option down from UI Offset. 

[r4y30n]

I also bought the F-14 off the back of it and I'm equally blow away. I also have to learn that as well at some point! 

Recommend not trying to learn both at the same time lol.

[Arecibo]

On 7/9/2024 at 12:36 AM, Wingmate said:

That is strange I am seeing it under special options, two option down from UI Offset. 

Oh that’s weird, definitely not in mine. I’ve not had any update emails or notifications either. Has there been an update since release that I’ve missed somehow? Just seen the update thread. I’ll give that a try when I get home.

UPDATE: I installed the update through the DCS updater and the dark mode option is there now. Might be worth sending out an email about updates in future to customers so they don't miss it.

Edited July 10, 2024 by Arecibo

[JOEM423]

Tim, Its easier to pause the game, Alt TAb to the desktop and plug the acronym into the browser! Plus Most Official Air-Force ,Navy sites have a premade list of acronyms ready to go!

[Arecibo]

On 7/14/2024 at 4:37 AM, JOEM423 said:

Tim, Its easier to pause the game, Alt TAb to the desktop and plug the acronym into the browser! Plus Most Official Air-Force ,Navy sites have a premade list of acronyms ready to go!

Hey Joe, yes I know, that’s what I’m currently doing, and have several bookmarked, but as I mentioned, it interrupts the flow of learning. It would just be nice to have everything in one place and be as easy as possible for us MILAV noobs to learn. A quick tooltip with small summary could save a lot of time in the long run.

Edited July 15, 2024 by Arecibo