Map window while in VR?

mau_ben · February 22, 2021 at 5:58 PM

Is there any way to display the map while in VR, specifically with a Reverb G2? M key does nothing in VR.

Thanks

Maurice

mau_ben · February 25, 2021 at 4:20 AM

No replies, so I guess there is no way to have a map in VR or be able to replay your flight as well. Real pity because Aerofly has so much going for it. 😟

PjotR22 · February 25, 2021 at 9:55 AM

I have no answer but you posted in the forum for the mobile versions of AFS2, maybe you can ask again at the right place?

FrankLFRS · February 25, 2021 at 11:43 AM

It extremely rarely happened to me, but the map poped up itself somehow while flying. Suspending the flight. I don't know how it occurs! It’s like a bug, but there’s the “go to back” button to return to the flight.

AFS2021 iPad Pro 11-inch. It looks to be patched with 2021.21

PjotR22 · February 25, 2021 at 1:19 PM

Not exactly what your asking but in most aircraft you can activate a map on one of the cockpit displays....

Oldahpilot · February 25, 2021 at 2:10 PM

I've bound the map to a button on my controls and it works in VR.

mau_ben · February 25, 2021 at 2:58 PM

Thank you all for the replies and for moving the topic to the right forum 😉 .

To answer Peter, unfortunately the R22 is my main ride and no cockpit map available on that one 😟

To answer Oldahpilot, can you please elaborate a bit on how to do that. I’m also very new to VR and I have no idea of how to bind the map to a button in the controller. Also, I use a Reverb G2 and it might be different with Oculus or other controllers.

Thanks,

Maurice

PjotR22 · February 25, 2021 at 3:44 PM

I'm afraid we have to use the other helicopters for a map, it would be nice to have the option for a tablet with map in the R22, it's my favourite chopper too.

Tried the moving map with key 'M' and assigned to a joystick button (in settings>controls>simulation) but that has never worked in VR, I'm curious what Oldahpilot means?

Only thing working for me in VR are landmarks (those letters in the sky), no map.....

mau_ben · February 25, 2021 at 4:12 PM

Quote from PjotR22

I'm afraid we have to use the other helicopters for a map, it would be nice to have the option for a tablet with map in the R22, it's my favourite chopper too.
Tried the moving map with key 'M' and assigned to a joystick button (in settings>controls>simulation) but that has never worked in VR, I'm curious what Oldahpilot means?
Only thing working for me in VR are landmarks (those letters in the sky), no map.....

A tablet with map would be amazing indeed. Hoping Oldahpilot will clarify what he said.

mau_ben · February 26, 2021 at 2:13 PM

Quote from Oldahpilot

I've bound the map to a button on my controls and it works in VR.

Can you please explain how you did that?

Thank you

stratospheric · February 27, 2021 at 10:05 PM

A serious heli sim like this should have an integrated hi-fi cockpit represented - obviously Helionix - now certified for single pilot IFR.

stratospheric · February 27, 2021 at 10:34 PM

Quote from stratospheric

A serious heli sim like this should have an integrated hi-fi cockpit represented

Until that happens you could use FSWidgets.

VR display could be via OVR Toolkit or WMR Cliff House Follow Me.

Oldahpilot · March 1, 2021 at 8:59 PM

Quote from mau_ben

Can you please explain how you did that?
Thank you

Hi Maurice,

First time back on the forum since I gave that answer, I've just started the sim and can't get the button to display the map in VR, odd, it works in 2D still. I'll do some more investigation as it's been a while since I've redone my key and button bindings. and i'm mainly on another sim at the moment.

mau_ben · March 1, 2021 at 10:00 PM

Quote from Oldahpilot

Hi Maurice,
First time back on the forum since I gave that answer, I've just started the sim and can't get the button to display the map in VR, odd, it works in 2D still. I'll do some more investigation as it's been a while since I've redone my key and button bindings. and i'm mainly on another sim at the moment.

Well, I'll be pleasantly shocked if you ever get that working again. I tried every possible assignment and no joy

mau_ben · March 1, 2021 at 10:07 PM

Quote from stratospheric

Until that happens you could use FSWidgets.
VR display could be via OVR Toolkit or WMR Cliff House Follow Me.

Well, I don't mind spending US 55.00 for that map, but not until I am sure it will work with VR. The site says it is compatible with Aerofly, but does not mention VR. I am not familiar with OVR Toolkit or Cliff House follow me, so I need to research that .

Thanks

stratospheric · March 3, 2021 at 9:58 AM

Quote from mau_ben

Well, I don't mind spending US 55.00 for that map, but not until I am sure it will work with VR. The site says it is compatible with Aerofly, but does not mention VR. I am not familiar with OVR Toolkit or Cliff House follow me, so I need to research that .
Thanks

Yes I'll try the FSWidgets GMapsHD demo which is limited to the SF Bay area, it needs the Network Pack to connect. Looks time consuming - kind of - for something that should be built-in.

FSWidgets

PjotR22 · March 26, 2021 at 12:34 AM

The new SteamVR beta adds running an application window attached to a VR controller visible in every SteamVR game.
I have not tested it yet but this should work with Aerofly FS2 and a map (Spotify/music player, chat app etc.) in a window.....

Article: https://www.roadtovr.com/steamvr-beta-u…troller-attach/

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mau_ben · March 26, 2021 at 1:17 AM

Even if this works, it is not that useful for Aerofly FS2. The map I would like to see is the actual Aerofly map which shows all the added sceneries and airports/helipads as well as your current location. A regular VFR map would be rather useless if it does not show your location as well.

My 2 cents 😊