My Preferred DCS | TIR5 and FOV Settings

[@MrLucifuge74]

Files downloaded THX 👍

[@CakePrincessCelestia]

5:55 I used to edit those until they started triggering the IC back in 2018 or so... not going to lie I was disappointed :D I then found a different way that's compliant and even better for someone who's used to fly the old Il-2 which has keys for specific FOV settings. For that, go into: Mods\aircraft\[module]\Input\[module]\keyboard and edit the default.lua to add those lines: --------------------------------------------- -- Cockpit FOV Custom ----------------------- --------------------------------------------- {down = iCommandViewZoomAbs , value_down = -0.833333, name = _('Cockpit FOV 30'), category = _('View Cockpit FOV')}, {down = iCommandViewZoomAbs , value_down = -0.333333, name = _('Cockpit FOV 60'), category = _('View Cockpit FOV')}, {down = iCommandViewZoomAbs , value_down = 0.166666, name = _('Cockpit FOV 90'), category = _('View Cockpit FOV')}, That also goes to: Config\Input\Aircrafts\Default\keyboard\default.lua Config\Input\Aircrafts\base_keyboard_binding.lua Config\Input\Aircrafts\common_keyboard_binding.lua Depends on the module which one is being taken as a base. Most of the newer modules don't require it individually anymore then, but some of the older get their keybinds from those. Of course, it's possible to do this with the joystick files accordingly for HOTAS use. Some modules have a different FOV range that's not the default 20° - 140°, with those you'd need to adjust the value_down numbers respectively. -1 = lowest FOV (zoomed in), +1 = highest FOV (zoomed out), it's linear. With that you'll get a specific FOV angle on a single keypress. When I was still flying in pancake, I mostly used 60° and switched to 30° for attack runs and landings. Only used 90° to get more FOV for spotting, but I used such angles a lot more back in the day when I didn't have TrackIR yet. Of course, it's advised to cumulate those changes into a JSGME/OvGME mod and get that out when patching DCS. Also, this does need maintenance whenever ED or a 3rd party changes the mappings there. I have heard of a tool that's able to inject such changes to the files (look for DCS Input Command Injector Mod), but I haven't tried it yet, so I can't drop a statement on that. It probably is more convenient.

[@biggus3348]

Good video. I usually limit my zoom out by playing with the saturation values on my zoom axis. Always good to learn another way to skin a cat.

[@Nomad.552]

There is an option in the Camera section called "Video Processing Mode" with two options aviable "Standart" and "Precision" i want to know which one you are using and what is the difference?

[@mtnmist1]

Great tips & thanks for sharing the edited file!!!!

[@robertdumas8861]

Thanks a ton. Really been struggling with this. Awesome video!!

[@bitboydcs9825]

Ahh good stuff, as always. Now I'm keen on making a TrackIR settings comparison. The Warbirds always seem very smooth to me, but for sure the views from your videos always look flawless.

[@Mightymoose02]

Very much appreciated!

[@rudelchw]

Great video, thanks for sharing your settings.

[@bukhariali71]

Thank you for sharing your trackir profile. I tested it yesterday and I really like it. What I like the most is after looking around once I look straight into the HUD, the view snaps back and aligns perfectly.

[@suntsagancientgamer8241]

I am glad you are finding them useful. Cheers.

[@Mightymoose02]

Ordered TrackIR and received it yesterday. Very happy with your suggestions for settings. Also your FOV settings are amazing. Will actually change from zoom on axis to "slow zoom" with buttons now, due to the great FOV views you created.

[@suntsagancientgamer8241]

Excellent news and thank you for your kind comments. I hope you enjoy your new setup and get a real buzz from the difference it will make. 👍

[@rumi.137]

@SUNTSAG ANCIENT GAMER Night, I'd like to ask how install this FOV settings on Steam version, I tried put it in saved files and it didnt work.

[@penknight8532]

Impressive. I'm new so I don't understand how you changed the right side of the pitch. I downloaded your file but I have no clue how to implement the information. I'm playing with it by hand and hope it works. It doesn't have to be perfect like yours right now but anything better is improvement. EDIT: I'm making progress already as I had it set to mirror. 2nd EDIT: Eyeballing it worked pretty good, but I still have an issue with checking my 6 and looking down and around inside the cockpit. I'm not the biggest fan of TrackIR5 but I'm trying to get used to it. I like using the keyboard for quick camera views but not all servers allow this option, and I don't want to even try VR.

[@ghostb9339]

You’re a saint, sir! May the life give you all the happiness for such a royal present)))🎉

[@adr1uno638]

I put the .xml profile but got nothing on the TrackIr app, any idea ? Great video BTW :)

[@rumi.137]

Hi, how do I steam the fov file in steam version?

[@terrysharpe23]

Where do you import the track ir file you provided?

[@tracer0017]

Love the profile, great job. There is only one thing I would like to change. Can you tell me what to change, what setting. To allow me to use the TrackIR Z axis for the zoom feature. CUrrently it only zooms when looking forward. When you look off to the side it only zooms within the cockpit. Sadly both my vision and monitor make it necessary for me to use zoom. Its the only way in a case 1 that I can see the rounddown. I cant see it just from the cockpit. If I could make that change that would make it perfect, for me. Still awesome work.

[@tracer0017]

In TrackIR I unchecked True View and it worked. Next I need to figure out how to set the FOV for the F18. I am thinking maybe I can copy over the section of code for a similar jet and work from there. I took copies of each lua as well just in case : ) . I set a curve in game but dont like it much as it jitters a little but its workable for now

[@gpbarth]

Sorry for asking stupid questions, but how do these LUA files work and are they replacing LUAs elsewhere in DCS? I usually don't mess with them, and so if I position them in the same folder, will DCS use those files as-is and over ride my normal snap views, etc.? I know where the original luas are located - in Eagle Dynamics folders.

[@suntsagancientgamer8241]

Not a stupid question at all.....I recommend if you are going to use the files I have provided, then back up your own current files and save them somewhere safe. Then place my files in the view folder and you are good to go. If you find mine not to your liking, simply restore your original saved versions. I hope that helps.

[@daveellacott9771]

This is a super offering to the community. I have struggled for years to get view settings comfortable and these really work for me. One question: When I go multiplayer (Spitfire), the view settings for FOV pull-back do not conform to your offline settings. ie., to far back and fisheye. Is this overwritten by the online server settings? Thanks again. Cats . . .

[@suntsagancientgamer8241]

Sometimes the mission creator fails to remove their own Config folder from the .miz file. When that happens the creators view settings are then foisted upon all users unfortunately. If they have a discord contact them to advise of the problem it is easily rectified.

[@MB-tm4ri]

Thank you for the nice video! Would you share your TR-profile please? Mario

[@suntsagancientgamer8241]

There is a download link in the description.Cheers.👍

[@suecobandito8954]

Good video. Thanks. Do you add any curves to Trk IR in the axis page? Pitch and Yaw.

[@suntsagancientgamer8241]

To be honest I make no axis adjustments within DCS for TIR

[@paulrjohnson58]

Thanks for sharing 👍

[@aroga34]

Hello from Spain...first of all, thanks for the video...but I have two questions that I would like you to explain to me, please: 1. Could you leave a link to your Track IR *.xlm file to download it and use it and 2.... When I access the users/user/savedgame/DCSopenbeta/Config/View/ folder I only have a folder named Terrain and a SnapsViews file, there is no Server folder... am I doing something wrong?? Thank you

[@suntsagancientgamer8241]

There is a download link in the description.Cheers.👍 As far as the folder is concerned I am guessing you are using the steam version of DCS??

[@aroga34]

@@suntsagancientgamer8241 Thanks for answering....correctly I found the download of Track-Ir in the link..as for folder...I don't use steam to launch DCS...I have it from DCS itself...I guess that's the reason why they are not the same folders...it's a problem for me because now I don't know which line of code to touch to put my default FOV view as I like...Thanks again

[@suecobandito8954]

Can you not set your view in Control Pause? I use Alt Cont Num Pad 0 to save my neutral view. Thanks.

[@suntsagancientgamer8241]

Absolutely you can choose to do that for all your airframes. I simply ensure those settings are hard coded manually in the lua file so i don't need to reset within the cockpit.

[@GordonKenaston]

Thank you!

[@ctguy1955]

Thank You