Is it possible to remove forever the taskbar of DCS ?

[Skulleader]

Hello,

 

I have a little question concerning the taskbar of DCS, I know that I can remove this bar with "Ctrl+Y" but each time that I choose one new mission or aircraft I must remove with "Ctrl+Y" this bar.

 

Please can you tell me if it's possible to edited one file of DCS for no more have this horrible bar forever ?

 

I join you one screenshot of this bar:

 

 

 

A great thanks in advance for your help, best regards. Skull

[Mewle]

I saw a mod to make it transparent, if I find it again I'll post it here. I'm sure one of the vets on here will know about permanently disabling it.

 

M

[PeterP]

Use the following info to move the Info-bar completely out of of your DCS screen render by using numbers that are greater than your total DCS render:

 

(keep in mind that I havent tested it in 1.2.4 - so the line numbers have might changed - but the overall info is still valid.

 

And use Notepad++ when you edit the scripts! And: before you edit: Make a Backup, make a Backup and make a Backup! - OK ?!

 

I want to add something, so that the time shows up correctly:

 

I also found a way to get StatusBar to show on main monitor only (I'm on a good run today )

 

Edit following file (use Notepad++):

...DCS World/Scripts/UI/StatusBarDialog.lua

Line 29 change from:

 

window:setBounds(0, screenHeight - h, screenWidth, h)

to:

window:setBounds(0, 1200 - h, 1920, h) <-- here specify resolution of your main monitor

Line 29 change from:

to:

 

And set in line 33 your screenWidth to have the time show up correctly.

 

from this

window.time:setPosition(screenWidth - w, y, w, h)

To this:

window.time:setPosition(1920 - w, y, w, h)<-- here specify Width of your main monitor

Example on a 1024x768 camera-view-port and a 800x600 "main-screen size"

Edited May 30, 2013 by PeterP

[PeterP]

Sorry that I didn't thought of the "easy way" in the first instance... :

 

There is really no need to make file edits when you don't want to see it at all.

 

Just rename the ...\Eagle Dynamics\DCS World\Scripts\UI\StatusBarDialog.lua to StatusBarDialog.luaBak (or similar) or delete it completely out of its folder.

 

DCS just makes a call that goes to nowhere and just writes a error in the logs - besides this (I hope) there is no 'bad' side-effect or bug.

Edited May 30, 2013 by PeterP

[Mewle]

Here's the mod I mentioned. It keeps the info up, so not great for clear screenshots, but better for in game.

 

http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/38348/

Edited May 30, 2013 by Mewle

[PeterP]

Beware! This mod is not compatible any more with current DCS 1.2.4, as the file-structure has changed!

 

You will have to look out for the right files to swap your own.

 

Here the mod I mentioned. It keeps the info up so not great for clear screenshots but better for in game.

 

http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/38348/

 

General: Always make a backup ! And be very careful what you do as long there is no info that it works with your current version! If you are not sure: Check the file structure beforehand. - following these simple rules will have the nice side-effect that there will be much less "ID-10-T ERROR" reported in this forum.

Edited May 30, 2013 by PeterP

[Mewle]

Beware! This mod is not compatible any more with current DCS 1.2.4 as the file-structure has changed!

 

You will have to look out for the right files to swap your own.

 

 

Apologies.

 

I was unaware of this.

 

M:doh:

[Erforce]

If it's for video capture intententions, Record AVI tool in ME does not record this info bar.

otherwise... PeterP is the man once again.

[Skulleader]

Hello dear friends,

 

In first I would like to thank you for all your answers ^^

 

 

Just rename the ...\Eagle Dynamics\DCS World\Scripts\UI\StatusBarDialog.lua to StatusBarDialog.luaBak (or similar) or delete it completely out of its folder.

 

Yes Peter, your method work fine !!!

It's perfect for me, once again a great thanks for all, best regards. Skull

[SkateZilla]

Just crop it out in post./

[justoc]

Use the following info to move the Info-bar completely out of of your DCS screen render by using numbers that are greater than your total DCS render:

 

(keep in mind that I havent tested it in 1.2.4 - so the line numbers have might changed - but the overall info is still valid.

 

And use Notepad++ when you edit the scripts! And: before you edit: Make a Backup, make a Backup and make a Backup! - OK ?!

 

Why not just download Lua for windows?

[PeterP]

Why not just download Lua for windows?

No one said that you shouldn't - but luaforwindows might a little oversized when you just want to edit dcs scripts and have besides of this no intention to write you own independent scripts.

 

When I need a screwdriver - I take a screwdriver with me - and not a complete tool-shed.

;):)

Notepad++ is this screwdriver.

 

...well, and MS Notepad is just a penny - you can try to move a crew - but it doesn't work really satiating. (espacialy for the Lua syntax).

Edited May 31, 2013 by PeterP