As a bit of a screenshot frantic (fanatic), I'd like to see a "free camera" view - similar to that on xplane. If nothing else, to get away from the plane.
Different Views
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As another screenshotist (is that a word?) the fixed position "cameras" are of no worth to me.
I'd like 3 base positions, all of which can be moused (<Shift> Leftclick and drag for example, and so on) to move away, and scrolled to zoom. These are:
1. VC (Default in pilot seat)
2. External (Default Anywhere within 30m)
3. Tower (to replay those beautiful landings).
You'd need a hotkey to make it remember your favourite spot in 1. and 2. for next time in that plane, and a reset hotkey (for each view) when you can't figure out where you've zipped off to :).
I do like the fact that tower view is attached to the local tower, so you don't get stuck looking at a plane 10,000km away.
***Equally important would be the ability to slew the aircraft to any chosen position, not just predetermined points and orientations.***
I've gotten so used to these facilities over 20 years, it feels like something is badly missing if they're not there!
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I think with better categories it might actually be easier in VR as well.
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What would your favorite cameras be?
I have a thumb switch set to the three category views - Cockpit/Follow/Outside. Combined with zooming and mouse positioning can get pretty much any practical view I want. If you do make changes, please consider leaving this part "backwards compatible". Thanks.
p.s. I still think having view sub-windows is a better view solution than cycling through round-robin views.
"You can make some of the people happy some of the time..."
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Round robin can be optional: just assign up to 5 views to a robin list and define one button/key to switch them through. Assignable to joystick too, of cause. There should be an default assignment for the less experienced users, which can later be changed.
I can't think of an easier way...
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Round robin can be optional: just assign up to 5 views to a robin list and define one button/key to switch them through. Assignable to joystick too, of cause. There should be an default assignment for the less experienced users, which can later be changed.
I can't think of an easier way...
Me neither.
Regards,
Ray
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Round robin can be optional: just assign up to 5 views to a robin list and define one button/key to switch them through. Assignable to joystick too, of cause. There should be an default assignment for the less experienced users, which can later be changed.
I can't think of an easier way...
Agreed, this is it.
Kind regards, Michael
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It would be great if any view assignment changes would also work with VoiceAttack so I can setup commands/keystroke macros that react to simple phrases like "Pilot" or "Chase" or "Tower" and then use the HAT switch for any needed panning.
Since I fly VR 100% and use the Pilot view 98% of the time, I would prefer to select other views with VoiceAttack versus tying up HOTAS buttons.
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It would be great if any view assignment changes would also work with VoiceAttack so I can setup commands/keystroke macros that react to simple phrases like "Pilot" or "Chase" or "Tower" and then use the HAT switch for any needed panning.
Since I fly VR 100% and use the Pilot view 98% of the time, I would prefer to select other views with VoiceAttack versus tying up HOTAS buttons.
I think as long as you can map it you can send it to VoiceAttack. Most everything works for me, except the NAV button.
Regards,
Ray
