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>>> Triple-head/Multi-Monitor GUI and NVG Fix

 

Post #1 , near to the bottom:

 

How to move/resize the Controls Indicator:

 

The corresponding path for the Huey is

DCS World\Mods\aircrafts\Uh-1H\Cockpit\Scripts\ControlsIndicator\...

OK, Pitbull- You are a lucky guy!wink.gif - I had a some time on my hands for a deeper look - and I found the right triggers that are responsible for the placement of the control indicator in the cockpit-view. smile.gif

(BTW : I took me only 7min to find the right lines..wink.gif be warned that will also change the position of the CTRL-Indicator in the "HUD-only" view")

 

... here we go:

 

 

First go to

DCS:BlackShark 1.1.1.1:

\DCS Black Shark 2\Scripts\Aircrafts\Ka-50\Cockpit\ControlsIndicator

 

DCS: A10C 1.1.1.1:

\DCS A-10C\Scripts\Aircrafts\A-10C\Cockpit\ControlsIndicator

 

than open

ControlsIndicator_page.lua

with a proper Editor (>>> Notepad++)

CTRLindicator.png

 

 

Than edit the size in line #14

>> local size = 0.15 -- 0.30 nearly doubles the width/height of the default one

and position in line #43

>> base.init_pos = {X-position,Y-position} -- both values can be decimal and negative

 

 

I made some quick testing and instead of posting lots of pictures that show nearly the same; I copied each different position into the same screen.

 

I made notes which values are used for each position.

 

baseinit_posandsizeexample-1.gif

 

 

Now you should know enough how to create your own desired spawn point of the CTRL-Indicator.

Keep in mind than you have to use different values on diffident resolutions

(...Up to now I not fully aware what exact logic triggers the spawn-point.

But up to now I can say that when moving the indicator (size 0.15) from x0 to x1 -it will equal 384 pixels and all values are bound to the centre of the XYjoystick position cross.).

 

 

 

See...

 

Its a whole different thing compared to moving the Radio-menu tongue.gif

Tip:

First set the wished Size - and than place it where you want it. - Because resizing it will change the relative position again , and you have to start over again.

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Just for info, I have just moved the Control Position overlay for my UH-1H to the bottom right of my single 1920x1080 screen.

 

The values used in the lua file shown above is :-

 

local size = 0.15 <<<--- Standard

 

base.init_pos = {3.15,-0.79}

 

Giving :-

 

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Thanks guys! Good stuff!

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Some additional info for those that have a 1920x1200 display:

 

base.init_pos       = {2.8,-0.79} -- BottomRight Placement on 1920x1200 display -- DEFAULT: {0,(1 - 1.3*size)}

base.init_pos       = {1.40,-0.79} -- BottomCenter Placement on 1920x1200 display -- DEFAULT: {0,(1 - 1.3*size)}

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I have modded this ControlsIndicator_page.lua script and it works fine. But the game will not load if I put it in my Users folders like this:

 

C:\Users\Andy\Saved Games\DCS\Mods\aircrafts\Ka-50\Cockpit\Scripts\ControlsIndicator\ControlsIndicator_page.lua

 

The game just crashes on loading until I remove the above file/folders. Wish I could put this in my Saved Games folder...

 

I have it modded to allow for 2 screen resolutions for my 4 monitor setup. I have 3 monitors on top and one touchscreen in the center below. I use resolutions of 5760x1080 and 5760x2160:

 

I put this code at the top, right after these variables are declared:

-- *******************************************************************************
-- *** MY CODE TO RESIZE THE CONTROL INDICATOR BOX FOR 2160 SCREEN HEIGHT
-- *******************************************************************************
if LockOn_Options.screen.height == 2160 then
-- THIS WORKS WITH 2160 HEIGHT
size          = 0.075
tex_scale     = 0.27/size
end
-- *******************************************************************************
-- *******************************************************************************

 

 

And this down below, right below the base.init_position = xxxxxxx line:

 

-- *******************************************************************************
-- *** MY CODE TO MOVE THE CONTROL INDICATOR BOX FOR 1080 AND 2160 SCREEN HEIGHT
-- *******************************************************************************
base.init_pos = {3.5, -0.825}  -- <-- MY DEFAULT FOR 1080 HEIGHT
if LockOn_Options.screen.height == 2160 then
base.init_pos = {1.542, 0.085}  -- <-- PUTS BOX JUST OUTSIDE CENTER MONITOR
end
-- *******************************************************************************
-- *******************************************************************************

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Can i modify the " Adjust Controls " windows, a bit larger ?

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I think the code has changed since 1.5 came out. I have not used my old mod for a long time,. And have not looked at the code in much longer.

 

I'm afraid you will have to look at the code yourself.

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Can i modify the " Adjust Controls " windows, a bit larger?...

Adjust Controls or Controls Indicator?

 

If you're talking about indicator, it's there, "..\DCS World\Mods\aircraft\Uh-1H\Cockpit\Scripts\ControlsIndicator\ControlsIndicator_page.lua"

 

Line #12.

 

Modify the value 0.15, as you wish.

I didn't touch that, but if you'll do, maybe you will need to correct position values (Line #45).

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I think you did use to have to adjust several things when you resized.. But it's been a long time since I did that.

 

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i mean the menu window, with sound, graphics, adjust controls, etc

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I literally just fixed my indicator positions yesterday after a couple of months of dabbling. I have them in JSGME ready format. If anyone wants them, PM me with email address

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How about moving the AI and Autopilot indication window?

 

I run a 3440 x 1440 ultrawide with 2x 8" MFCD monitors, I managed to move the control indicator when I did the kneeboard location mod. But the Autopilot and AI gunner are still displayed in the lower right corner of the MFCD monitor.

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I have a mod that used to do that but I have not used it in a year. I don't know if it works.

 

But I gave a copy of it to a user named Beeroshima a few weeks ago and I think he got it working. You could ask him for a copy of what he has. And you will probably have to tweak the coordinates to put it where you want.

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Reviving this old thread, and hoping to get someone to help me out with my situation...

 

I'm currently running a dual monitor setup. 3440x1440 center screen, and a 1920x1080 touch screen below center. Therefore, my combined resolution is 3440x2520. My problem with the control indicator box is that it gets hidden in the combined resolution and is not visible anymore in the bottom left corner of my center screen.

 

I was hoping for someone to figure out the values needed to modify the lua file and place the indicator box in the desired location. I'm attaching an image of my display layout and marking out the desired location. My apologies in advance for my limited skills in all this tech-stuff.

 

Any help i can get with this will be highly appreciated, as ED Support informed me it is not possible, even though I tried it myself and was able to locate it to the top left corner of center screen.

 

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Hi Fellow Aviators

Is any of the information contained within this thread still relevant now that DCS World has moved on so much. I want to modify the one that comes with the mod for the UH-60L as I find the Red square really distracting and would like to make it transparent

Thank you for your attention

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