Multi-Monitor DCS:BLACKSHARK

PeterP · November 15, 2011

Never Mind IT auto configured! SWEET! from 18 FPS to 34-48 FPS KICK ASS!!!

Yes - it's very straight forward to configure if you use same monitors.

Nice boost!

So if you don't have any specific question left I only can tell you to try set

processAffinity=1 - this will spread the process of SoftTH .

I didn't seen any compatibility issues with switching this on in DCS.

And keep in mind you always can use the hot-keys if you need to draw all contend at one monitor for better readability - in Multi-player for instance:

Currently supported hotkeys are:

- Print screen: Save screenshot in TGA format

- App key + E: Toggle smoothing on/ogg

- App key + G: Toggle frame time graph on/off

- App key + B: Debug bars on/off

- App key + W: Toggle left/right monitor data copy

- App key + S: Toggle squashing, draws whole frame to middle

monitor only, helpful for using UI with games that stretch

the UI to all three monitors

- App key + F4: Force application quit

(App key is the application key next to the right windows key)

Edited November 15, 2011 by PeterP

thinkr · June 22, 2012

Third Attempt with New 1.1.1.1 Patch....

Trying This one More time with Blackshark 2 + Patch to 1.1.1.1 + Win7 64bit Pro

I did the same code as previously found the correct options.lua file cause it moved again to a different directory.

C:\Users\Nick\Saved Games\DCS BlackShark 2\Config\options.lua

But I get DCS A10 FAILED WHEN STARTING Black Shark 2 Version 1.1.1.1 when i launch in multi-monitor mode

I made sure the options.lua an multimonitor config files match the same name too... like plainsight mentioned earlier too.

Did the Patch break multi monitor capability anyone tried since the patch?

side QUESTION: even though its patched the launch screen still says 1.1.1.0 is that supposted to be?

side Question2: How do I Identify which version of blackshark 2 is currently running or installed?

Edited June 22, 2012 by thinkr

PeterP · June 22, 2012

Trying This one More time with Blackshark 2 + Patch to 1.1.1.1 + Win7 64bit Pro

What exactly is "This one" you are talking off- if you expect any guidance from me you need to give me more date regarding your desktop-profile. -Please don't tell me "its the same as before".... ;) I don't want to dig trough old posting that are more than 6month old to gather the needed info.

But I get DCS A10 FAILED WHEN STARTING Black Shark 2 Version 1.1.1.1 when i launch in multi-monitor mode

Again: we need more info.

I made sure the options.lua an multimonitor config files match the same name too... like plainsight mentioned earlier too.

It's not only about the name of a file , more important is the syntax...- did you used the same files as for BS1 in BS2 ?! this can't work!

Did the Patch break multi monitor capability anyone tried since the patch?

No - M-Monitor still works in BS2- only the usual stuff is broken that can be handled if you "know how".

>>>have also a look at this to know what bugs/flaws you may face A Plea for View-Export/Multi-head/TH Users.

side QUESTION: even though its patched the launch screen still says 1.1.1.0 is that supposted to be?

side Question2: How do I Identify which version of blackshark 2 is currently running or installed?

It has to say : Version1.1.1.1 when you open the mission editor > MISC > CREDITS.

Seems you didn't got the info that BS2 is a complete new install and BS1 getting obsolete after this and can be de-installed.

In general I can only say that it is pretty the same as before when setting SoftTH 2.08b up. Just apply the setting in red to prevent bugs in your new config.SoftTHconfig: SoftTH News

Edited June 22, 2012 by PeterP

thinkr · June 22, 2012

I'm going to recheck the old stuff again thx.

thinkr · June 23, 2012

I have NOT Done anything with SoftTH yet. I'm waiting till it works in game then installing SoftTH

Win7 64bit Fresh install Blackshark / Then Blackshark 2 upgrade / then 1.1.1.1 Patch

Here are my files

C:\Users\Nick\Saved Games\DCS BlackShark 2\Config\options.lua

Just the Graphics Section there is more...

 ["graphics"] = 
   {
       ["multiMonitorSetup"] = "camera+lmfcd(on right side)",
       ["color"] = "32",
       ["heatBlr"] = 0,
       ["scenes"] = "medium",
       ["water"] = 0,
       ["fullScreen"] = true,
       ["visibRange"] = "High",
       ["treesVisibility"] = 6000,
       ["aspect"] = 2.25,
       ["haze"] = 1,
       ["HDR"] = 0,
       ["TranspSSAA"] = true,
       ["cockpitShadows"] = false,
       ["textures"] = 1,
       ["width"] = 2304,
       ["lights"] = 2,
       ["MSAA"] = 2,
       ["sync"] = false,
       ["height"] = 1024,
       ["civTraffic"] = "",
       ["shadows"] = 2,
       ["clutterMaxDistance"] = 0,
       ["effects"] = 3,
   }, -- end of ["graphics"]

in C:\Program Files\Eagle Dynamics\DCS Black Shark 2\Config\MonitorSetup\Camera+LMFCD(on right side).lua

_  = function(p) return p; end;
name = _('Camera + LMFCD(on right side)');
Description = 'Left MFCD on the right and camera on the center'
Viewports =
{
    Center =
    {
         x = 0;
         y = 0;
         width  = 1280;
         height = 1024;
         viewDx = 0;
         viewDy = 0;
         aspect = 1.25;
    }
}

LEFT_MFCD =
{
    x = 1280;
    y = 0;
    width = 1024;
    height = 768;
}

UIMainView = Viewports.Center

Plus Triple buffering is selected thats the last non-visible option.

Edited June 23, 2012 by thinkr

thinkr · June 23, 2012

Omg I just realized It was that i was running in FullScreen! I needed to take it off fullscreen for it to work... then I can install SoftTH LOL Thx Pete Beleive me You Helped me more then you know again!

Comfirmed: SoftTH Working FullScreen Again BlackShark2! Many Thanks!

+++++++++REP!

Edited October 7, 2012 by thinkr

PeterP · June 25, 2012

Nice! ... so a classic PEBCAK once more ;)

Please post your :

configSoftTH.config

options.lua

"MonitorSetup".lua

-so I can have a look if there is still room for optimisation.

thinkr · September 29, 2012

OK just got 2 1080p screens something is jacked up again i can't get the displays correct. Whats wrong with my config? I don't know its pissing me off...

Peter can you post your lua's for helios for me? I suck...

--***DO NOT MODIFY THESE COMMENT LINES***
--Monitor lua

_  = function(p) return p; end;
name = _('LozNickHeliosv2.1_1920x1080_MultiMonitorSetup');
Description = 'LozNickHeliosv2.1_1920x1080.'
Viewports =
{
    Center =
    {
         x = 0;
         y = 0;
         width = 1920;
         height = 1080;
         viewDx = 0;
         viewDy = 0;
         aspect = 1.7777777777777777777777777778;
    }
}

UHF_FREQUENCY_STATUS =
{
x = 2553;
y = 565;
width = 128;
height = 32;
}

RWR_SCREEN =
{
x = 2501;
y = 142;
width = 216;
height = 213;
}

CMSP_SCREEN =
{
x = 2776
y = 138
width = 228
height = 53
}

CMSC_SCREEN =
{
x = 2994;
y = 193;
width = 269;
height = 62;
}

UHF_PRESET_CHANNEL =
{
x = 2667;
y = 481;
width = 35;
height = 20;
}

UIMainView = Viewports.Center

["multiMonitorSetup"] = "1camera",
       ["color"] = "32",
       ["heatBlr"] = 0,
       ["scenes"] = "high",
       ["water"] = 0,
       ["fullScreen"] = false,
       ["visibRange"] = "High",
       ["treesVisibility"] = 6000,
       ["aspect"] = 3.555555555555556,
       ["haze"] = 1,
       ["shadows"] = 2,
       ["TranspSSAA"] = true,
       ["textures"] = 2,
       ["cockpitShadows"] = true,
       ["lights"] = 2,
       ["effects"] = 3,
       ["MSAA"] = 3,
       ["height"] = 1080,
       ["sync"] = false,
       ["shadowTree"] = false,
       ["civTraffic"] = "",
       ["width"] = 3840,
       ["clutterMaxDistance"] = 0,
       ["HDR"] = 2,
   }, -- end of ["graphics"]

Edited September 30, 2012 by thinkr

PeterP · September 30, 2012

NO !

I'm still waiting for a reply to a posting from me that is dated 06-25-2012 - and now you come up with another request ...

I have the feeling someone is wasting my time.

All you need to know is covered here (or covered by the link list) :

Dummies Guide for the “MonitorSetup.lua“

if you still stuck :

A Plea for View-Export/Multi-head/TH Users. - ED Forums

thinkr · September 30, 2012

lmao! I fixed most of it! some gauges are not in the right place but i can fix it your so hard!

Kuky · September 30, 2012

PeterP is not hard... image if you had to repeat yourself over and over to everyone that doesn't want to read already provided guides for this... it drives a man insane.

BigOHenry · February 1, 2013

Hello, i have one question. I have this machine:

And i want to connect 2nd small LCD (7 inch) with 480x240 pix via VGA for shkval.

Its possible? And how about FPS effect?

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