Render MFCDs and SHKVAL/ABRIS in 3d Cockpit

[DNM]

Hi! Please, how to turn off rendering ABRIS/SHKVAL in 3D Cockpit while keep it on the additional 2D windows(ABRIS/SHKVAL)?

[emerkamp]

Find the ViewportHandling.lua file and comment out the render_purpose.general string with -- so it looks like this.Look in here:

 

Program Files\Eagle Dynamics\DCS World\Scripts\Aircrafts\_Common\Cockpit

 

 

 
function set_full_viewport_coverage(viewport)
  dedicated_viewport    = {viewport.x,
       viewport.y,
       viewport.width,
       viewport.height}
  dedicated_viewport_arcade = dedicated_viewport
  purposes      = {--render_purpose.GENERAL,
       render_purpose.HUD_ONLY_VIEW,
       render_purpose.SCREENSPACE_OUTSIDE_COCKPIT,
       render_purpose.SCREENSPACE_INSIDE_COCKPIT} -- set purposes to draw it always 
  render_target_always = true
end

[DNM]

:thumbsup::clap::clap:!!!!!!!!!!:clap_2:

[funkster]

This also seems to disable rendering of the RWR in the A10c. Is this correct? If so is there another way around this? I basically want all my other view ports in 3d pit except MFD. (I have these external)

[funkster]

As above, did anyone else loose the 3D pit RWR display when using this change?

[emerkamp]

I haven't found another way. If You do, Post back. I'll do the same.

 

You might have a better chance going into the Actual aircrafts folder.

I'm Not sure if you can block independent MFCDs or not without completely killing the main export.

 

 

 

***EDIT*** I just checked and my RWR is Working fine. Did you turn it off by mistake perhaps??

Edited February 24, 2014 by emerkamp

[funkster]

Thanks for confirming emer. I will check and see what in doing wrong.

[Hansolo]

Funkster, I am pretty sure you need to remove -- from {render_purpose.GENERAL in order to have the RWR export AND shown in the 3D cockpit.

 

I have attached my export with and without 3D cockpit rendering.

 

Cheers

Hans

HMA Viewports.rar

[PickRelated]

Is there any way to switch MFDs cockpit rendering on/off depending on type of the aircraft?

e.g. my monitor is small and ok for Ka-50s SHKVAL, but not ok for both A10C MFCDs. To gain some FPS I want to shut down cockpit rendering for Ka-50 only.

[cichlidfan]

Is there any way to switch MFDs cockpit rendering on/off depending on type of the aircraft?

e.g. my monitor is small and ok for Ka-50s SHKVAL, but not ok for both A10C MFCDs. To gain some FPS I want to shut down cockpit rendering for Ka-50 only.

 

This is disabled, or not, in the individual viewport lua files. Just modify the file for the SHKVAL and leave the MFCD files alone.

[PickRelated]

Sounds complicated. Many aircrafts, many MFCDs but still better than nothing. Thanks!

I found out how to do it. You have to comment next string in file <Your_Device>_init.lua

--dofile(LockOn_Options.common_script_path.."ViewportHandling.lua")

And paiste after it all text from file ViewportHandling.lua and modify it to your needs.

As an alternative you can create a modified ViewportHandling.lua and instead of commenting write something like this.

dofile(LockOn_Options.common_script_path.."My_Modified_ViewportHandling.lua")

Now here's the other question: how do I auto-set monitor setup depending on type of aircraft? =\

Edited May 31, 2014 by PickRelated

[DerekM]

Now here's the other question: how do I auto-set monitor setup depending on type of aircraft? =\

 

You *may* find what you need here: http://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=1541311&postcount=68

 

I use those files, but only for A-10C, so I'm not sure that they're what you need.

[PickRelated]

You *may* find what you need here: http://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=1541311&postcount=68

 

I use those files, but only for A-10C, so I'm not sure that they're what you need.

 

This thread gave me an idea of how it is supposed to be. Million thanks, DerekM!

So here it goes (will edit for more aircrafts and mfds)! Monitor configuration file:

 

_ = function(p) return p; end;

name = _('Auto detect');

Description = 'by PickRelated'

Viewports =

{

Center =

{

x = 0;

y = 0;

width = 1920;

height = 1080;

viewDx = 0;

viewDy = 0;

aspect = 1.7777777777778;

}

}

 

-- Ka-50

Shkval =

{

x = 1920;

y = 0;

width = 640;

height = 480;

}

 

ABRIS =

{

x = 2560;

y = 0;

width = 640;

height = 854;

}

 

PUI800 =

{

x = (1920+ ABRIS.x)/2-150;

y = Shkval.height;

width = 300;

height = 70;

}

 

-- A10C

RIGHT_MFCD =

{

x = 1920;

y = 0;

width = 1024;

height = 1024;

}

 

 

 

UIMainView = Viewports.Center

 

Now the tricky part. RIGHT_MFCD can be confusing because all aircrafts use it. But if, for example Ka50, finds ABRIS section in monitor config - it will not use RIGHT_MFCD. A10C uses RIGHT_MFCD as it's RIGHT_MFCD which is logical.

You should take name of indicated device from it's <Your Device>_init.lua file. e.g. SHKVAL, EKRAN, RIGHT_MFCD. Those files can be found in "C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\DCSWorld\Mods\aircrafts\<Your aircraft>\Cockpit\Scripts\<Your device>\<Your device>_init.lua". If export function is absent - you can add it yourself under your responsibility.

Just add this (for PUI800, for example)

dofile(LockOn_Options.common_script_path.."ViewportHandling.lua")

try_find_assigned_viewport("PUI800")

Edited June 1, 2014 by PickRelated

[PickRelated]

Chek out my final configuration! 1920x1080 + 1280x1024

Monitor settings lua file

 

_  = function(p) return p; end;
name = _('Auto-detect');
Description = 'by PickRelated'
Viewports =
{
    Center =
    {
         x = 0;
         y = 0;
         width  = 1920;
         height = 1080;
         viewDx = 0;
         viewDy = 0;
         aspect = 1.7777777777778;
    }
}

local Start = Viewports.Center.width
local End = Start + 1280

-- Ka-50
Shkval = 
{
    x = Start;
    y = 0;
    width = 640;
    height = 480;
}

ABRIS =
{
 x = Shkval.x + Shkval.width;
    y = 0;
    width = 640;
    height = 854;
}

PUI800 = 
{
 x = (Start + ABRIS.x)/2-150;
    y = Shkval.height;
    width = 300;
    height = 70;	
}

UV26 = 
{
    x = ABRIS.x-135;
    y = Shkval.height;
    width = 135;
    height = 70;	
}

EKRAN = 
{
 x = End - 227;
    y = ABRIS.height;
    width = 227;
    height = 170;	
}

CautionLights = 
{
 x = Start;
    y = ABRIS.height;
    width = 1053;
 height = 1404;
}

-- A10C -- Su-27
RIGHT_MFCD =
{
	x 		= Start;
	y 		= 0;
	width   = 1024;
	height  = 1024;
}

-- Su-25T
LEFT_MFCD =
{
	x 		= Start;
	y 		= 0;
	width   = 640;
	height  = 480;
}



UIMainView = Viewports.Center

 

 

And the screenshot. Pay attention to that ABRIS and SHKVAL do not render in cockpit and all the rest does. EKRAN is preset too (bottom right corner), but it is currently showing nothing.

 

 

Now does anybody know how to change screen resolution or monitor setting to use from lua script? And where in DCS's startup (what file exactly) should I do it?

Edited June 1, 2014 by PickRelated

[pappavis]

I dont get it.

 

I want to render the ABRIS viewport, but not in the cockpit. The above exmaples arent clear.

Please post an example of your ABRIS_init.lua, and the corresponding ViewportHandling.lua

[PickRelated]

I dont get it.

 

I want to render the ABRIS viewport, but not in the cockpit. The above exmaples arent clear.

Please post an example of your ABRIS_init.lua, and the corresponding ViewportHandling.lua

 

If you want to have the ABRIS - you do not have to touch ABRIS_init.lua. Just monitor settings file (which you select in the options menu in DCS) and ViewportHandling.lua if you do not want it to render in cockpit.

In ViewportHandling.lua you have to comment one string like shown below

 

function set_full_viewport_coverage(viewport)
  dedicated_viewport 		 = {viewport.x,
							viewport.y,
							viewport.width,
							viewport.height}
  dedicated_viewport_arcade = dedicated_viewport
  purposes 				 = {[b]--render_purpose.GENERAL,[/b]
							render_purpose.HUD_ONLY_VIEW,
							render_purpose.SCREENSPACE_OUTSIDE_COCKPIT,
							render_purpose.SCREENSPACE_INSIDE_COCKPIT} -- set purposes to draw it always 
  render_target_always = true
end

 

In your monitor settings file it should have ABRIS section, like this.

 

_  = function(p) return p; end;
name = _('Auto-detect');
Description = 'by PickRelated'
Viewports =
{
    Center =
    {
         x = 0;
         y = 0;
         width  = 1920;
         height = 1080;
         viewDx = 0;
         viewDy = 0;
         aspect = 1.7777777777778;
    }
}

ABRIS =
{
 x = Shkval.x + Shkval.width;
    y = 0;
    width = 1280 - Shkval.width;
 height = (1280 - Shkval.width)*1.334;
}

UIMainView = Viewports.Center

 

[pappavis]

Thanks this worked :)

[PickRelated]

And the cool thing is if you select 1Screen setting and default resolution - devices will auto-render in cockpit again.

[slowhand]

You guys know the EMC found here lets you turn them off:thumbup: http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/270123/