How to: Variable Zoom Function

[AbortedMan]

Originally Posted by SharpeXB

If I want to assign the toe axis of my rudder pedal to zoom, without having a modifier button, will this work? The axis would be great but having to use a modifier button is too awkward.

The toggle button is required. Using the step by step instructions in my OP, you can set the toggle button to whatever you want and the (axis to whatever you want), press it at the beginning of your mission and basically forget it...as long as you're not using the mouse for anything, which ideally, you shouldn't be. All normal flight operations work without a hitch when the button is left toggled on.

[Matt255]

I'm using the Target GUI for my profiles, because it's sufficient for me and less cumbersome than the scripts, and create new profiles for different planetypes. Because i mostly fly with the 109, only the 109 is pretty much done. And i also only use the GUI when i really have to, if i can bind buttons/switches in CloD directly without causing conflicts when flying other planes, i do that instead.

But anyway, here it is. Should be self-explanatory.

[Catseye]

Originally Posted by Matt255

I'm using the Target GUI for my profiles, because it's sufficient for me and less cumbersome than the scripts, and create new profiles for different planetypes. Because i mostly fly with the 109, only the 109 is pretty much done. And i also only use the GUI when i really have to, if i can bind buttons/switches in CloD directly without causing conflicts when flying other planes, i do that instead.

But anyway, here it is. Should be self-explanatory.

Thanks Matt,
I see how you did it and I had played around with a similar type of arrangement also but using different keys.

What I'm trying to do now is to use scripts to see if I can turn on the toggle zoom function and then have the mouse move all in one motion on one switch. In that way, I don't have to have to use two switches. I also am thinking about programming a number of pulses to enable the view to automatically zoom in/out to about 50 percent or so as my default view.

I've tried various scripting commands so far without success. I can get the mouse cursor to move but when in game the toggle on/off zoom feature does not work. Just my inexperience in programming so far but I'll try to work it out.

Cheers

[Matt255]

Oh man, why didn't i think of that.

I updated my profile now. No need to use a switch to switch zoom on and off. It will switch it on and zoom in/out just using the zoom in/out buttons.

[Catseye]

Originally Posted by Matt255

Oh man, why didn't i think of that.

I updated my profile now. No need to use a switch to switch zoom on and off. It will switch it on and zoom in/out just using the zoom in/out buttons.

Hi Matt,
Is this a different set up?
It looks the same to me or am I missing something?
Did you by chance send the same file again?
Thx

[ATAG_Snapper]

Originally Posted by Matt255

Oh man, why didn't i think of that.

I updated my profile now. No need to use a switch to switch zoom on and off. It will switch it on and zoom in/out just using the zoom in/out buttons.

Thanks for this, Matt! I tried your earlier 109E file and it worked very well. I made some minor key changes to better suit my profile and saw how simple and elegant you got this zoom feature to work in TARGET. I'm looking forward to trying your revised profile to free up a joystick button and make the zoom in/out a little more intuitive. Two things I need to explore is

1) how to slow the rate of zoom in and zoom out, and

2) how to set a POV limit on the zoom out

Thanks again for sharing your file. Like most good ideas, I found myself slapping my forehead and saying, "Now why didn't I think of that?" LOL

[Matt255]

Oopps, yes i guess i uploaded the wrong file. Here's the new one.

1) how to slow the rate of zoom in and zoom out, and

You can change that in the gui. Just have to flick on "Configuration Options" on the top and then change the mouse sensitivity.

No idea how you could limit the FOV, i don't think it's practically possible with the Target software.

[ATAG_Snapper]

Originally Posted by Matt255

Oopps, yes i guess i uploaded the wrong file. Here's the new one.


You can change that in the gui. Just have to flick on "Configuration Options" on the top and then change the mouse sensitivity.

No idea how you could limit the FOV, i don't think it's practically possible with the Target software.

Good stuff! Actually, if I can slow the rate of zooming as you describe, then that basically takes care of needing a FOV limit. Thanks again!

EDIT: Works very well. I changed the mouse sensitivity from the default "100" down to "10" (the lowest number it would allow) and the zoom in/out rate is perfect for me. Zooming out slightly gives a little better situational awareness, but I crashed three times into the terrain last night while flying on the deck -- objects like church spires are closer than they appear! LOL

[SharpeXB]

Originally Posted by AbortedMan

The toggle button is required. Using the step by step instructions in my OP, you can set the toggle button to whatever you want and the (axis to whatever you want), press it at the beginning of your mission and basically forget it...as long as you're not using the mouse for anything, which ideally, you shouldn't be. All normal flight operations work without a hitch when the button is left toggled on.

I like to zoom and use the mouse at the same time.
Like this

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFd-U...e_gdata_player

The trouble with this whole issue is 1C doesn't understand flight simulators at all
Or how people play them. Or they would have added this option.

[AbortedMan]

Ah, I see. Yeah 1C messed up by not letting us map this function to our axis of choice.