Helios MFD backgroud

[Ghostdog67]

Hi all,

I've just created m,y first F16 profile using a 11,6" display and cougar mfds fixed upon it with tape.

The problem I have is that the "rest of the cockpit" graphics is seen around (mostly below) the mfds. How can I tell Helios not tho show anything behind mfds, i.e. to show a uniform black background?

[MAXsenna]

Hi all,
I've just created m,y first F16 profile using a 11,6" display and cougar mfds fixed upon it with tape.
The problem I have is that the "rest of the cockpit" graphics is seen around (mostly below) the mfds. How can I tell Helios not tho show anything behind mfds, i.e. to show a uniform black background?

Just export the MFD without using Helios, and it will be black by default, unless I misunderstood what you did. You don't really need Helios if your only going to export the MFDs without other instruments.
Cheers!

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[Ghostdog67]

HI,

thanks for your suggestion, the problem is that I find Helios a valid help to my below the par skills in scripting and modifying files... Is there any way to combine helios and dark mfds' background?

[MAXsenna]

HI,
thanks for your suggestion, the problem is that I find Helios a valid help to my below the par skills in scripting and modifying files... Is there any way to combine helios and dark mfds' background?

Yes, I understand that, and I do it myself. And as you say, you only use Helios to write the patches and setup your screens. Helios in itself doesn't display anything regarding what you want. Can you post your Helios set up? You say you see the cockpit behind the exported MFDs? You mean the "live" DCS cockpit? If yes, then you have selected both screens in the Helios setup as the game view. Just de select the second screen, and you will have a black background.
Cheers!

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[Leg2ion]

As per @MAXsenna, and also then make sure your 'viewport centre' in your monitor setup is only set up to show your main view screen in your monitor setup lua. Helios likes to create a view across all your screens (or whatever you tell it), so I tend to check it to make sure it aligns with the main screen only. Then DCS will only display your main view in that area. For a single main screen (1920x1080):

Viewports = {
  Center = {
    x = 0,
    y = 0,
    width = 1920,
    height = 1080,
    aspect = 1920/1080,
    dx = 0,
    dy = 0
  }
}

You then need to ensure your resolution in game in the options is set to display across all screens - which it must be if your live cockpit is displaying there? 

Jonskys post here is very good at holding hands through a multi screen setup:

 

Edited March 16 by Leg2ion
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