How should I add on screen guages?

[Opy]

I have a nice little blank area between my MFDs and would like to add some functions here. I haven't honestly decided what I want there yet, RWR and ADI come to mind. Maybe some emergency switches would be handy too.

 

 

I'm assuming I need to use HawgTouch or Helios and have the bottom of the game screen just above the MFDs and use the other program to give me the MFDs and gauges. Is that right, or is there a way to have the game position them like I've done with the MFDs?

Edited August 23, 2019 by Opy

[cichlidfan]

Yes, Helios or HawgTouch is the answer. The only things that are viewports (like the MFDs) are things like the clock, UHF repeater, the RWR and a couple of others. All of the gauges (with needles and dials) need to be done with external software.

[fastfed]

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[cichlidfan]

See this post for an image of all the viewports. You can see the RWR symbology at the top, to the right of the CDU display. The rest of the RWR comes from Helios (or HawgTouch).

[Opy]

Erm, which post?

Do you mean this one? http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=70716

[cichlidfan]

Erm, which post?

Do you mean this one? http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=70716

 

Oops, sorry about that, but yes that is the one.

[PeterP]

first download this (it will save you a lot of time )

>>>All Exports On in A10C for DCS World 1.2.0

 

and install Helios

>>> http://www.gadrocsworkshop.com

 

OR

 

put the TM-MFDS and exports in the upper corners (Velcro) and fill the whole lower screen with the Virtual cockpit.

And you won't need Helios.

 

Needing also more performance by switching to fullscreen?

>>>SoftTH News

 

And please read this to get a overview what problems you may have to deal with and what workarounds are available:

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

Edited August 27, 2012 by PeterP

[Opy]

Thanks guys.

Had some trouble getting Helios working, but I did it like it says in this video and all is well in that regard.

 

 

Been trying to get RWR working for days. MFDs are fine, but RWR just won't appear. Briefly tried CDU and have same issue but not really concerned with CDU yet.

 

 

Can you see anything obviously wrong here?

 

_  = function(p) return p; end;
name = _('MFCD');
Description = 'Left MFCD on the left monitor,Right MFCD on the right and camera on the center'
Viewports =
{
    Center =
    {
         x = 0;
         y = 0;
         width = screen.width;
         height = 1644;
         viewDx = 0;
         viewDy = 0;
         aspect = 5040 / 1644;
    }
}

Gui =
{
x = screen.width / 3;
y = 0;
width = screen.width / 3;
height = screen.height;
}

UIMainView = Gui

RWR_SCREEN =
{
    x = 2180;
    y = 1640;
    width = 230;
    height = 230;
}

LEFT_MFCD =
{
    x = 1680 + 50;
    y = 2100 - 445;
    width = 381;
    height = 381;
}

RIGHT_MFCD =
{
    x = 2930;
    y = 2100 - 445;
    width = 381;
    height = 381;
}


-- CDU_SCREEN =
   -- {
       -- x = 2665;
       -- y = 2100 - 445;
       -- width = 200;
       -- height = 300;
   -- }    
   
UIMainView = Viewports.Center

[PeterP]

Your "Monitorsetup".lua looks OK - but you can add as many exports as you like - when you have not edited some other files they won't show up.

 

 

Again: Please use this - it will do the work for you!

 

All Exports On in A10C for DCS World 1.2.0

 

This pre-sets will switch on the export of avionics to dedicated view-ports - just by simple copy'n'paste.

 

 

 

BTW: did you choose 1644px as width for the center view-port because you wanted to have the HUD center a little lower?

 

 

If yes:

There is a easier ways to do it and will not cost so much performance.

 

Open Eagle Dynamics\DCS World\Config\View\SnapViewsDefault.lua

 

and edit the ["vAngle"] in line #1065 of snap 11/13 = A-10C cockpit view

 

try -18 as a start when you have set your Center-viewport back to 5040x1050.

 

 

Here is a explanation what every singe value does:

Snap[11][13]["viewAngle"] = 90.0 -- default: 100.0 (FOV in degrees)

Snap[11][13]["x_trans"] = 0.27 -- default: 0.36 (Forward/Backward)

Snap[11][13]["z_trans"] = 0 -- default: 0 (Left/Right)

Snap[11][13]["rollAngle"] = 0 -- default: 0 (Roll Left/Right)

Snap[11][13]["vAngle"] = -20 -- default: -23 (Tilt Up/Down)

Snap[11][13]["y_trans"] = -0.02 -- default: -0.041336805555555564 (Up/Down)

Snap[11][13]["hAngle"] = 0 -- default: 0 (Tilt Left/Right)

 

 

Edited August 29, 2012 by PeterP

[Opy]

Thanks again PeterP, but no, I set the screen there to give me some visibility of centre console/dashboard on the bottom screen. I think that particular depth was to coincide with the top of the MFDs.

 

I did copy the RWR from the profile you linked but had no luck. I'll give it another go though, maybe I'll get lucky, or maybe I did something silly previously. Maybe I need to take it out of the monitorsetup.lua first. I'll do some experiments. This is my last chance to work on it until Sunday, so I may not reply to any further advice of yours for a while. I'm not being rude, just spending 4 days at the pub ;)

[PeterP]

Opy,

you have to copy the whole package as written in the readme.

It will not harm your install all.

There are more files involved - copying only the "RWR" files will not make it work.

[Opy]

Tried using just your everything profile from the page you linked and RWR does not work on there for me either.

It was my understanding that RWR could only be positioned using the monitorsetup.lua as it is a viewport (my interpretation of the 2nd post in this thread by cichlidfan) and could not be positioned with Helios or HawgTouch other than the bezel.

 

I wonder if I just have a dodgy file somewhere.

[PeterP]

The RWR appears only as little green cross - maybe you have overlooked it.

 

The circles/lines will be added by using a overlay of Helios.

[Opy]

Yes, it's the green cross I'm looking for.

Looking at some other people's setups that have the RWR bezel, I can't see the cross. Started thinking I needed to turn it on in game, but the in game RWR shows it.

For now I have removed it and added the warnings panel in it's place. I'll come back to RWR another time.

 

Peter, I've come to the conclusion that you don't actually play the game.

You spend way too much time helping out the community by sharing your knowledge. Awesome job, but take a break and go blow something up!

[cichlidfan]

Peter, I've come to the conclusion that you don't actually play the game.

You spend way too much time helping out the community by sharing your knowledge. Awesome job, but take a break and go blow something up!

 

The last time Peter took a break, he ended up with a wife and then a daughter. There are no more breaks!! :D