MFD integration with Thrustmaster MFD hardware

johnv2pt0 · 11-28-2019, 07:02 PM

Has the Deka team thought about the problem people who export in game mfds to secondary monitors with Thrustmaster cougar MFDs are going to have because of the size difference?

I'm ignorant in how exporting those sources takes place in the coding, but it would be nice to split the lower half of the mfds into a separate export so nothing is hidden by the thrustmaster mfd bottom bezel.

Would that be possible?

zhukov032186 · 11-28-2019, 09:55 PM

It'll display however people set it up to display via the scripting they use.

johnv2pt0 · 11-30-2019, 11:24 PM

Redkite just posted a video and answered this question.

So Deka, consider this a feature request! It would be great to split the sub displays into separate viewports in the future.

Can't wait to try it out ~

KlarSnow · 12-03-2019, 06:42 AM

Just an idea/suggestion for Deka, or anyone else...

Consider making long press options for the bottom 3 L/R OSB's on the MFDs in the JF-17, IE short press of a button will make OSB L/R3-5 activate, if you hold it for a second it will make OSB L/R6-8 activate (assuming the labeling scheme is 1-8 top to bottom). Maybe as an option in your extensive special options.

Would make a lot of functionality easier/more intuitive for those with more standard 5x5 button MFD's, instead of having to work a shifting or mouse over option, if you have a thrustmaster or otherwise MFD panel already.

Im sure with thrustmaster TARGET you can make something like this work without too much trouble, but it would be a pretty nice option to enable by default.

splash · 12-03-2019, 07:00 AM

Probably I will program a shift modifier for the three lower buttons in each MFD, and normal buttons in the 5 upper buttons. Very easy within DCS configuration.

uboats · 12-03-2019, 09:17 AM

there's preset mfcd binding luas for left and right mfcds.

Sarge55 · 12-04-2019, 04:29 AM

I was thinking of using the rockers for the extra buttons. If that didn't work out then use a modifier button.

Schmidtfire · 12-04-2019, 10:51 AM

Sounds like there is room for some new hardware on the market. New MFD bezels in the style of JF-17

11-28-2019, 07:02 PM	#1
johnv2pt0 Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 640	MFD integration with Thrustmaster MFD hardware Has the Deka team thought about the problem people who export in game mfds to secondary monitors with Thrustmaster cougar MFDs are going to have because of the size difference? I'm ignorant in how exporting those sources takes place in the coding, but it would be nice to split the lower half of the mfds into a separate export so nothing is hidden by the thrustmaster mfd bottom bezel. Would that be possible?

11-28-2019, 09:55 PM	#2
zhukov032186 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Fort Worth, Tx Posts: 2,563	It'll display however people set it up to display via the scripting they use. __________________ Zhukov attacks FORUM USER with Legendary Trollsword! FORUM USER Constitution save roll.... Fail! FORUM USER afflicted with ''Hurt Feelz'', -1 Concentration for two rounds

12-03-2019, 06:42 AM	#4
KlarSnow Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 54	Just an idea/suggestion for Deka, or anyone else... Consider making long press options for the bottom 3 L/R OSB's on the MFDs in the JF-17, IE short press of a button will make OSB L/R3-5 activate, if you hold it for a second it will make OSB L/R6-8 activate (assuming the labeling scheme is 1-8 top to bottom). Maybe as an option in your extensive special options. Would make a lot of functionality easier/more intuitive for those with more standard 5x5 button MFD's, instead of having to work a shifting or mouse over option, if you have a thrustmaster or otherwise MFD panel already. Im sure with thrustmaster TARGET you can make something like this work without too much trouble, but it would be a pretty nice option to enable by default. Last edited by KlarSnow; 12-03-2019 at 06:49 AM.

12-03-2019, 09:17 AM	#6
uboats ED Tester / ED Moderator Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: East Sierra Posts: 5,557	there's preset mfcd binding luas for left and right mfcds. __________________ My DCS Mods, Skins, Utilities and Scripts \| Windows 10 \| i7-4790K \| GTX 980Ti Hybrid \| 32GB RAM \| 3TB SSD \| \| TM Warthog Stick \| CH Pro Throttle + Pro Pedal \| TIR5 Pro \| TM MFD Cougar \| Gun Camera: PrtScn \|

12-04-2019, 04:29 AM	#7
Sarge55 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Richmond, Canada Posts: 1,597	I was thinking of using the rockers for the extra buttons. If that didn't work out then use a modifier button. __________________ i7 3770K OC 4.4GHZ / H100 Cooler / 120GB & 240GB SSD's & 1TB HDD / ASUS Sabertooth MB / GTX 980 / 16GB RAM / Win 10 / TrackIR 4 Pro / CH Pedals / TM Warthog

11-30-2019, 11:24 PM	#3
johnv2pt0 Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 640	Redkite just posted a video and answered this question. So Deka, consider this a feature request! It would be great to split the sub displays into separate viewports in the future. Can't wait to try it out ~

12-03-2019, 07:00 AM	#5
splash Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 872	Probably I will program a shift modifier for the three lower buttons in each MFD, and normal buttons in the 5 upper buttons. Very easy within DCS configuration.

12-04-2019, 10:51 AM	#8
Schmidtfire Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 1,264	Sounds like there is room for some new hardware on the market. New MFD bezels in the style of JF-17

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