fs9 view commands

[richpress]

I wish to establish 4 separate key presses to replace the cycle views in fs9. ( S and Shift S.) ie Separate keys for Spot, cockpit,V cockpit & Tower view.

Can this be done? If so could you let me have your rundown. I have the registered version installed.

Richard

[Pete Dowson]

I wish to establish 4 separate key presses to replace the cycle views in fs9. ( S and Shift S.) ie Separate keys for Spot, cockpit,V cockpit & Tower view.

Can this be done? If so could you let me have your rundown. I have the registered version installed.

Richard

Actually a way was discovered quite recently. I've not been able to do it in FSX yet, but in FS2002 and FS2004 the currently selected view can be changed by directly writing a value to a particular location.

This would involve using the "Offset byte set" control which you will find in the dropdowns for both Key and Button assignments. When you've selected that, fill in the Offset field that appears with "x8320", and the Parameter with one of these values:

1 = cockpit

2 = virtual cockpit

3 = tower

4 = spot plane

5 = top down

Five assignments to five keys or buttons and your done.

Regards

Pete

[richpress]

Many thanks Pete for your quick response. I'll try that today. If I need any further quidance I will be back in touch in this thread.

Regards Richard

[richpress]

I have looked at the dropdowns for both keys and buttons but can't see any references to the "Offset Byte set" control. I am using v3.70. Is there something I am missing?

Richard.

[Pete Dowson]

I have looked at the dropdowns for both keys and buttons but can't see any references to the "Offset Byte set" control. I am using v3.70. Is there something I am missing?

First, I don't understand why you included the picture. What are you trying to show with that?

Second, all the "Offset" controls are in among the 'O's" in the dropdown controls list, which shows all of the FS controls and all of the FSUIPC added controls. They are sorted in alphabetic order. There are hundreds of controls -- just hit the drop down button then enter "o" in the box to get to the O's quickly, and then scroll to find the right one.

Drop-down lists are a standard type of Windows control. You've surely had cause to use one before? Otherwise get back and I'll try to find the appropriate Windows help.

Regards

Pete

[richpress]

Yes! the penny dropped. Works great.

Many thanks

Richard.