Help with Winwing TopGun MIP MFDs

[Cobra_B39]

I've tried to search and locate posts with similar WinWing MIP issues but I haven't found one yet that helps me fix my issues. If there is one, I would appreciate the link. If not, I'm hoping someone can assist me with my WinWing MIP install issues for the F/A-18C – particularly proper assignment of the MFDs. From what I can tell, I'm having 3 issues (see below):

 

SET UP:

•       MIP installed, MFD screens oriented (portrait)

•          MIP backlighting functioning with my Tekcreations panel (Consoles knob)

•          SimappPro MFD Display driver installed/updated

•          DCS installation path confirmed and working

•          All SimappPro Display Menu steps (1-7) completed and show as green

•          (ISSUE 1) Mouse cursor continues to scroll through all 4 screens even though I have it set to ‘contain mouse to main screen only’.

 

DCS (non-VR):

•          MFDs screens are synced with DCS and mirror the maps/data as in the jet. Screens are very clear and easy to ready.

•          UFC and HUD Controller synced and work great

•          (ISSUE 2) MFD screens however are only partially synced. Physically turning the MIP MFD controls (switches/knobs) does nothing on-screen. However, when I use the mouse and click/turn on-screen, the MIP MFD screens respond accordingly.

 

DCS (VR):

•          (ISSUE 3) MFD and main monitor appear to be split up the main screen image and nothing works – can’t get the mouse to move to even get into Settings – have to exit out of DCS.    

 

I assume my issues are related to improper Windows Display set up of my 4 screens and making sure they match in SimappPro. I’ve tried to get this sorted but I can’t seem to find the solution. I'm sure this is 100% user-error on my end - hoping somebody can get me pointed in the right direction.

[rob10]

2 hours ago, Cobra_B39 said:

•          (ISSUE 2) MFD screens however are only partially synced. Physically turning the MIP MFD controls (switches/knobs) does nothing on-screen. However, when I use the mouse and click/turn on-screen, the MIP MFD screens respond accordingly.

DCS (VR):

•          (ISSUE 3) MFD and main monitor appear to be split up the main screen image and nothing works – can’t get the mouse to move to even get into Settings – have to exit out of DCS. 

ISSUE 2: you need to bind the MIP controls in you DCS bindings.  Some may be automatically assigned (which is why some may work).

ISSUE 3: not sure how this works in VR, but in 2D I would suggest making sure you select "WINWING" in your MONITORS selection in your SETTINGS/SYSTEM menu.

[MustangSally]

^ What he said!

[Cobra_B39]

Thanks guys. So the UFC and HUD control are automatically mapped so I assumed because the MFD weren't working, I missed something. I'll start mapping tomorrow and I'll take a look at your ISSUE 3 solution as well. Not sure I fully understand your recommendation but will take a look - thanks.

[MustangSally]

I manually map all devices in DCS then save the profiles. Don't trust that DCS will map all your controls automatically!

[Cobra_B39]

Thanks guys. Yep, manually mapping the MFDs took care of ISSUE 2 - they're working great now! 

As for ISSUE 3, from what I was able to find in another thread, in order to get them working in VR, I need to do two things:

1) Add the following to the end of my .lua file for my monitors configuration - VR_allow_MFD_out_of_HMD = true

2) In DCS under "Settings" -> "VR" check the box for "Use DCS System Resolution".

I'll try both of these later today and report back if this is indeed the solution.