FC3 how does padlock work?

[Steel Jaw]

The manual for FC3 and A10C doesnt really say.

 

Cheers.

[fitness88]

I use both FC2 and FC3 manuals and LockOn FC2 GUI Manual.

Edited December 22, 2012 by fitness88

[Xeno426]

I use both FC2 and FC3 manuals and LockOn FC2 GUI Manual.

And what have you discovered with that use? Anything remotely related to the thread topic?

[rrohde]

I figured out that you have to press the zero (0) on the NumPad to padlock, and the NumLock key to break padlock. You'll also have to be in an Air-to-Air weapons mode...

 

Hope that helped.

[fitness88]

And what have you discovered with that use? Anything remotely related to the thread topic?

 

Because padlock as a general term can be used for a host of purposes. I just do a search for all references and look for what I need.

[Xeno426]

Because padlock as a general term can be used for a host of purposes. I just do a search for all references and look for what I need.

If you're trying to tell everyone to just search the forums for an answer, why bring up the fact that you've read the FC2 and FC3 manuals? If that's not what you are trying to say, then you are being incredibly obtuse.

[Steel Jaw]

Fact: none of the manuals explain how padlock works.

 

Now, does anyone actually know and can tell me please?

 

Cheers.

[fitness88]

If you're trying to tell everyone to just search the forums for an answer, why bring up the fact that you've read the FC2 and FC3 manuals? If that's not what you are trying to say, then you are being incredibly obtuse.

 

I appologize for not being more clear. As originally posted:

"I use both FC2 and FC3 manuals and LockOn FC2 GUI Manual."

 

I do my search in these manuals mentioned not the forum.

[Steel Jaw]

I do my search in these manuals mentioned not the forum.

 

Search all you want, the answer's not in there. ;)

[Grimes]

Options> Controls>Aircraft of Choice> View Padlock

 

Keep in mind some missions/servers have it forced off.

[Steel Jaw]

Thanx for the post Grimes but I did check the bindings but I cannot tell what they are supposed to do.

[Ironhand]

It'll lock your view on the aircraft in question. You'll know that it's engaged because you'll see a "+" superimposed over the object. It also has to be enabled in Options. It doesn't matter whether or not you are in an A2A mode. Works in NAV, too. Then as you maneuver, the objects stays within your field of view, if possible. If it ends up outside of your view for too long, you'll lose the lock. Just have to be within visual range and looking within 10 (5?) degrees or so of the object--in other words, almost directly at it.

 

You should be able to padlock points (but perhaps not objects) on the ground, too. But I've forgotten how that is done--if it's still possible. Haven't had time to experiment.

 

 

Rich

Edited December 22, 2012 by Ironhand

[Steel Jaw]

Thanks Ironhand.

[Mr_Burns]

I appologize for not being more clear. As originally posted:

"I use both FC2 and FC3 manuals and LockOn FC2 GUI Manual."

 

I do my search in these manuals mentioned not the forum.

 

Good for you, but as a public forum you are free to ask questions, any questions.

 

If you dont want to answer you dont have post smart arse responses and if you are a helpful chap and know the answer, be nice and answer it.:chair::chair::chair:

[fitness88]

Good for you, but as a public forum you are free to ask questions, any questions.

 

If you dont want to answer you dont have post smart arse responses and if you are a helpful chap and know the answer, be nice and answer it.:chair::chair::chair:

 

The question was vague, not knowing exactly what aspect of Padlocking he was referring to...I pointed him in the direction I thought would be helpful, which was the manual with all sorts of info on Padlocking.

You guys should give the benefit of doubt to someone trying to help before thinking and posting the worst.