Multi-monitor set-up guide & help (unofficial)

I am running 3 screens in three viewports too. Please can you explain:

useAbsoluteFOV = true;

useAbsoluteAnglesShift = true;

Not really because the monitor.lua file was created by my warping software.

useAbsoluteFOV = seems to lock the FOV to the defined value by viewport. About the AbsoluteAnglesShift I can't really say something ATM.

I wish ED would publish some documentation on this type of stuff.

Short update I've installed a second OS (Win10) and it seems that it works now :lol: .

In my warping software I can set for desktop warping and directx warping different calibration/warping profiles. The software recommandation is not use the multicam calibration/warping profile for the desktop warping. But exactly that was the key in Win10. After I loaded this profile and ignored the warning I've got back my nice warped screen

In my Win7 Installation it does still not work. But to be honest it is an 5 year old installation and I'm not sure if there are some bad settings or fragments inside. So I will go on with Win10.

In any case ATM it looks good. Unfotunately my USB to VGA converter does not work with Win10. But I've tested the MFCD export instead with an HDMI Display successfull.

So for the moment I would say case closed. Thanks for the feedback folks.

greets alex

Hello fellas

Have a serious problem 2 monitor setup for DCS World :helpsmilie:

two monitors

Master : 24" 1920x1080

Second: 17" 1280x1024

i been use long time this config last check DCS 1.5.2 , after update 1.5.4 this config doesn't not work anymore. ingame second monitor have only black screen.

Camera+ALL.lua

if you have time can you check this lua where is there issue.

i just use second monitor A10C Right MFCD , K50 Shkval

Camera+ALL.lua

You mean the MFCDs right?

I too had an issue. If you look at post 711, you'll see that I had to add:

LEFT_MFCD = Viewports.LEFT_MFCD

RIGHT_MFCD = Viewports.RIGHT_MFCD

You mean the MFCDs right?

 

I too had an issue. If you look at post 711, you'll see that I had to add:

 

LEFT_MFCD = Viewports.LEFT_MFCD

RIGHT_MFCD = Viewports.RIGHT_MFCD

@hansangb Thank you for answer

This is old config picture (DCS 1.5.2) I was using without issue then update DCS 1.5.4 doesnt not work anymore.

same problem have K-50 , Su-25T , F-15C ,Su-27

Where do I place this code Camera+ALL.lua ?

LEFT_MFCD = Viewports.LEFT_MFCD

RIGHT_MFCD = Viewports.RIGHT_MFCD

Where you have the UIMainView = Viewports.Center; line. Look at post 711, it's all in there.

Where you have the UIMainView = Viewports.Center; line. Look at post 711, it's all in there.

still not working

There may be other syntax changes. Here's what I would do. Start by converting it to one LUA file (not multiple aircrafts). The one in post 711 works. It works with the latest DCS (although, like you, the older version stopped working after an upgrade)

Then start adding on other functions to see what breaks. Pain in the ass, I know, but ED adds functionality or changes things around and we are are the mercy.

So start what I have in post#711 and go from there.

This method keeps me out of trouble

running 3 x 27" and 2 x Lilliput monitors

Download and install

Virtual server for DCS World

https://bit-shift.com/a10vcserver/index.html

Set your screen as per pic. Not beneath

Enter you IP address and other details.

Select edit and the MFCD's will be displayed on your screen.

It is for the A-10C but the locations for the various aircraft is

the same. Just the name changes.

Select positions manually. Once happy with the location

Force Update.

Next time you fly the MFCD's will be where ever you want them

I added a couple of examples A10C and the Gazelle

NADIR.ZIP is JGSME ready for the Gazelle to place the Nadir, RWR & TV

Screen resolution would be what you have. Mine is 4800x1200

Gazelle Virtual Cockpit Server.lua

A-10C Virtual Cockpit Server.lua

NADIR.ZIP

@DrCrow: this is the same error with reconfigure_for_unit() function as described here

This method keeps me out of trouble

SUPER!!! :thumbup:

Please help a seinor with dual monitor setup

Hello I've been reading through these threads and still am pulling out my hair.

I'm using DCS world 2 latest update I have two monitors primary is 1366x768

the secondary which I want to display the abris is 1600x900 I'm using a GTX 970 for main and happened to have a spare gtx 560ti laying around so am driving second monitor with that but as I see it it makes absolutely no difference in this matter.

So here is what I have.

Main 1366x768

secondary 1600x900

main to display as usual secondary as Abris.

Every thing I've tried already is leaving the miss aligned I tried changing some of the example lua's here but it's still off the ones I'm trying are said to work for DCS world 1.5.

P.S. this is for Black Shark cockpit

Hi al. i just recently started messing with multi monitor stuff as im looking to get a small usb monitor for MFCDs in the future. I've got it mostly working but coming across a strange issue that i cannot figure out what's going on.

It is exporting the display as normal, but it's also rendering another 2 instances of the game under where the MFCDs will appear. I've basically modified a .lua that was posted recently just in terms of my resolution.

_  = function(p) return p; end;
name = _('MFCDS export');
Description = 'MFCDS export test'
Viewports =
{
  Center =
 {
         x = 0;
         y = 0;
         width = 1920;
         height = 1080;
         viewDx = 0;
         viewDy = 0;
         aspect = 1.7777777777;
 },
    
	LEFT_MFCD =
	{
         x = 80;	
         y = 1160;
         width = 560;
         height = 560;
	},
				
	RIGHT_MFCD =
	{
         x = 640;
         y = 1160;
         width = 560;
         height = 560;
	},
}
    
UIMainView = Viewports.Center
LEFT_MFCD  = Viewports.LEFT_MFCD
RIGHT_MFCD = Viewports.RIGHT_MFCD

.lua is attached as well

MFCDS Export.lua

Hi al. i just recently started messing with multi monitor stuff as im looking to get a small usb monitor for MFCDs in the future. I've got it mostly working but coming across a strange issue that i cannot figure out what's going on.

 

 

It is exporting the display as normal, but it's also rendering another 2 instances of the game under where the MFCDs will appear. I've basically modified a .lua that was posted recently just in terms of my resolution.

 

_  = function(p) return p; end;
name = _('MFCDS export');
Description = 'MFCDS export test'
Viewports =
{
  Center =
    {
         x = 0;
         y = 0;
         width = 1920;
         height = 1080;
         viewDx = 0;
         viewDy = 0;
         aspect = 1.7777777777;
    },
    
       LEFT_MFCD =
       {
         x = 80;    
         y = 1160;
         width = 560;
         height = 560;
       },
                   
       RIGHT_MFCD =
       {
         x = 640;
         y = 1160;
         width = 560;
         height = 560;
       },
}
    
UIMainView = Viewports.Center
LEFT_MFCD  = Viewports.LEFT_MFCD
RIGHT_MFCD = Viewports.RIGHT_MFCD

.lua is attached as well

too many / redundant comma's perhaps?

},

the several reference lua only some have

},

mostly all have just

}

or else you have quite a misery at hand :)

Commas are needed, they separate the objects. Besides, if the .lua is malformed DCS won't see it entirely.

Commas are needed, they separate the objects. Besides, if the .lua is malformed DCS won't see it entirely.

if you investigate the sample files, apparently not

Try this. F15 doesnt export Right MFCD. I think

Try this. F15 doesn't export Right MFCD. I think

is it a mfcd though? it seems to be a rwr, so you'd need to make a F15 config with LEFT_MFCD and replacing RIGHT_MFCD with RWR_SCREEN

So i finished my 3 monitor setup today, no MFCD's or anything, but the image on the side monitor is sort of off. My side monitors are in a 10-15 degree angle compared to my center monitor but the image on the side monitors appear to be meant for a 45 or even 90 degree angle for the view to be correct. Is there a way to correct this? Didn't see any angle adjustment or anything in the configuration files or threads about multi monitor setups.

This is pretty much what i see because of the small angle of the side monitors:

So i finished my 3 monitor setup today, no MFCD's or anything, but the image on the side monitor is sort of off. My side monitors are in a 10-15 degree angle compared to my center monitor but the image on the side monitors appear to be meant for a 45 (ish) angle for the view to be correct. Is there a way to correct this? Didn't see any angle adjustment or anything in the configuration files or threads about multi monitor setups.

 

This is pretty much what i see because of the small angle of the side monitors:

Sounds like you're using the 3 screen profile. IMO it doesn't look right at all. I stretch the view across all the monitors and it looks much better/more natural IMO.

So i finished my 3 monitor setup today, no MFCD's or anything, but the image on the side monitor is sort of off. My side monitors are in a 10-15 degree angle compared to my center monitor but the image on the side monitors appear to be meant for a 45 or even 90 degree angle for the view to be correct. Is there a way to correct this? Didn't see any angle adjustment or anything in the configuration files or threads about multi monitor setups.

 

This is pretty much what i see because of the small angle of the side monitors:

you maybe have 3 viewports defined instead of 1 compounded on?

like

Viewports =

{

Center =

..

Left =

..

Right =

}

}

you want to try

Viewports =

{

Center = {

width = all added up;

height = <height>;

}

}

??

Yes i use the 3 screen profile, i'm new to this. So i'd better set DCS to 1 screen and set the same resolution and aspect ratio as i did with the 3 screen profile?

you maybe have 3 viewports defined instead of 1 compounded on?

like

Viewports =

{

Center =

..

Left =

..

Right =

}

}

 

you want to try

 

Viewports =

{

Center = {

width = all added up;

height = <height>;

}

}

 

??

Ok i'll try this..

Yes i use the 3 screen profile, i'm new to this. So i'd better set DCS to 1 screen and set the same resolution and aspect ratio as i did with the 3 screen profile?

The difference simply is that it makes for 1 perspective over three screens instead of 3 separate perspectives per screen

if you have 3x 1080p monitors;

_  = function(p) return p; end;
 name = _('<a name that will show up and config menu of DCS');
 Description = '<any description>';
 -- (MadDog-IC Profile)
 Viewports =
 {
 Center =                     -- (or whatever name)
     {
         x = 0;
         y = 0;
         width = <3x1920>;         -- (calculate)
         height = 1080;
         aspect = <screen.aspect>;          --  (calculate (3x1920)/1080)
     }
 }
  
 GUI=
     {
         x = 1080;
         y = 0;
         width = 1920;
         height = 1080;
     }   
    
 UIMainView = GUI         -- < this is your start-up menu, middle, monitor

-- two minus is comment out,

-- above might work, just see if it does

-- I think I remember you still might have to enter the aspect ratio manually in the config screen, simply overwrite by type it in, or else edit your options.lua in the user directory, under [“graphics”], the [“aspect”], not sure if you have to.

-- you might want to clean out those -- comments I made on the same line above, maybe gives error

-- (calculate (3x1920)/1080) = 5.333333 by the way ;)