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[hshmulik]

Hi,

Just bought the entire IL-2 series and performed to installation as recommended in this forum (FB+AEP+PF+304m).

When I started the game, there were almost no operations assigned to the keyboard by default. I Clicked on just about every button on the keyboard, and only very few actually did something.

For example, When trying one of the training missions (taking off from a carrier), I couldn't fold the wings, remove the chocks, raise the gear or event select different views.

Do I have to manually configure each and every operation?

Isn't there a basic configuration that could be modified just for personal preferences?

[hshmulik]

Forgot to mention - the FB+AEP is from the Gold Pack - Not sure if this makes a difference.

[Tully__]

Most of the default view commands are on the numpad and require numlock to be engaged or are dependant on difficulty settings. If you're on full difficulty settings, most of the view commands on F keys (F1, F2, F3 etc...) wont work. Turning on the "No Padlock" setting disables F4, F5, Shift-F4/5. Turning on the "No External Views" setting disables F2, F3, F6, F7, F8, Shift-F6 & Shift-F7 views.

Many commands have no default assignments, but everything necessary for basic flight should be assigned. Check the in game controls screen (click the "Controls" button on the main menu) for existing assignments.

Those controls added in patch or game releases later than the original game in the series (IL2 Sturmovik) will have no default assignement to avoid conflict with custom assignements already in use by owners of earlier versions. Also any controls that had no default in the original game continued to have no default assignement in later versions. These include the chocks, canopy, manual raise/lower gear (F4F, I-16 and others have no power gear) and a number of other controls.

[hshmulik]

Great. Thanks. Now I know why the gear didn't raise and why the aircraft kept shaking.

Is there a place that recommends acceptable keyboard seetings?

[x6BL_Brando]

Hi,

I can't think of a source for "acceptable" key-commands. I could send you mine, but I think you would end up doubly confused! I rewrote the whole Controls set-up, having firstly deleted the defaults It works for me, relative to my left-handedness.

However, it is possible to use almost any key, or key combination using Control, Alt or Shift, to set up the functions. Which keys and controls you choose to use are guided by what you wish to do with the sim and at what skill level.

I would be prepared to experiment. Sometimes you might err by placing two important function side by side and then confusing them in the heat of battle. There's nothing worse than closing your wings when you were trying to close your canopy Although it can be very entertaining for everyone else if you happen to be flying on-line

It's a process to ease into - try to incorporate it into learning to fly the planes - you can enlarge it as you learn to fly using CEM (complex engine management). If you plan to fly twin- or multi-engined planes don't forget to bind keys to engine selection & management.

A joystick will ease congestion. You can bind the buttons directly to controls. Going through the binding process twice for, say, the trigger, will remove the previous setting - thus freeing up the Enter key for another function. And so on.

You also need to avoid using keys that serve other functions, e.g TrackIR, TeamSpeak and others. Personally I keep a written log of all the controls I have bound - both to the game and the peripherals - and I find it relatively easy to keep track of additions & substitutions that way. A bit archaic maybe - but I did use Word and a printer

[Tully__]

From the settings.ini file in my users\{pilot name} folder, these are my keyboard assignments:

[HotKey pilot]
Shift CloseBracket=SIGHT_SPD_PLUS
Shift BackSlash=SIGHT_AUTO_ONOFF
Shift OpenBracket=SIGHT_ALT_PLUS
Shift Z=AIRCRAFT_TRIM_R_0
Shift X=AIRCRAFT_TRIM_R_0
Ctrl Underscore=EngineSelectLeft
Shift P=SIGHT_DIST_PLUS
Shift O=EngineExtinguisher
Insert=MixMinus20
Shift G=AIRCRAFT_GEAR_UP_MANUAL
Shift C=AIRCRAFT_BRAKESHOE
Shift Semicolon=SIGHT_SIDE_LEFT
Shift 4=Step90
Shift 3=Step60
Ctrl T=AIRCRAFT_DROP_TANKS
Shift 2=Step30
Shift 1=Step0
Ctrl R=AIRCRAFT_DOCK_UNDOCK
Shift 0=StepAuto
Shift Slash=SIGHT_SPD_MINUS
Shift Period=SIGHT_ALT_MINUS
Shift Comma=SIGHT_DIST_MINUS
Shift Up=AIRCRAFT_TRIM_V_0
Ctrl G=AIRCRAFT_GEAR_DOWN_MANUAL
Shift Left=AIRCRAFT_TRIM_H_0
Ctrl F=EngineFeather
Underscore=AIRCRAFT_POWER_MINUS_5
Ctrl C=COCKPITDOOR
Ctrl B=AIRCRAFT_TOGGLE_AIRBRAKE
Ctrl A=Stabilizer
Joystick0 JoystickDevice0=Weapon0
Ctrl Equals=EngineSelectRight
Ctrl 8=EngineSelect8
Ctrl 7=EngineSelect7
Ctrl 6=EngineSelect6
Ctrl 5=EngineSelect5
Shift Quote=SIGHT_SIDE_RIGHT
Ctrl 4=EngineSelect4
Ctrl 3=EngineSelect3
Ctrl 2=EngineSelect2
Ctrl 1=EngineSelect1
Ctrl 0=EngineSelectAll
CloseBracket=CompressorPlus
OpenBracket=CompressorMinus
Z=AIRCRAFT_TRIM_R_MINUS
X=AIRCRAFT_TRIM_R_PLUS
W=Boost
V=AIRCRAFT_FLAPS_NOTCH_DOWN
Alt F=WINGFOLD
R=Radiator
Joystick7 JoystickDevice0=Weapon2
N=AIRCRAFT_STABILIZER
Joystick1 JoystickDevice0=Weapon1
I=AIRCRAFT_TOGGLE_ENGINE
H=AIRCRAFT_CARRIERHOOK
G=Gear
F=AIRCRAFT_FLAPS_NOTCH_UP
B=Brake
Equals=AIRCRAFT_POWER_PLUS_5
9=Power90
8=Power80
7=Power70
6=Power60
5=Power50
4=Power40
3=Power30
2=Power20
1=Power0
0=Power100
Alt Space=Weapon3
Slash=AIRCRAFT_RUDDER_CENTRE
Period=RudderRight
Comma=RudderLeft
Joystick2 JoystickDevice0=Weapon3
Down=AIRCRAFT_TRIM_V_PLUS
Right=AIRCRAFT_TRIM_H_PLUS
Up=AIRCRAFT_TRIM_V_MINUS
Left=AIRCRAFT_TRIM_H_MINUS
Home=Mix100
PageUp=MixPlus20
Space=Weapon2
Enter=Weapon0
Backspace=Weapon1
[HotKey gunner]
MouseLeft=Fire
[HotKey aircraftView]
Ctrl F8=NextViewEnemyFollow
NumPad-0=PadlockViewForward
Ctrl F2=NextViewEnemy
Ctrl F1=CockpitShow
Y=PadlockViewPrev
Alt F7=ViewEnemyDirectGround
Alt F6=ViewEnemyDirectAir
U=PadlockViewNext
C=changeCockpit
Alt C=cockpitUp
End=fov70
PageDown=fov90
Shift End=fovSwitch
Shift PageDown=fovInc
Delete=fov30
Shift Delete=fovDec
F8=OutsideViewFollow
F7=ViewEnemyGround
F6=ViewEnemyAir
F5=PadlockViewGround
F4=PadlockView
F3=OutsideViewFly
Shift F8=NextViewFollow
F2=OutsideView
Shift F7=ViewFriendGround
F1=CockpitView
Shift F6=ViewFriendAir
Shift F5=PadlockViewFriendGround
Shift F4=PadlockViewFriend
Shift F2=NextView
Shift F1=cockpitAim
[HotKey SnapView]
NumPad-4=Snap_m2_0
NumPad-3=Snap_3_0
NumPad-2=Snap_0_m2
NumPad-1=Snap_m3_0
Pov90 JoystickPov0=Snap_2_0
Pov135 JoystickPov0=Snap_3_0
Pov180 JoystickPov0=Snap_0_m1
Pov225 JoystickPov0=Snap_m3_0
Pov270 JoystickPov0=Snap_m2_0
Pov315 JoystickPov0=Snap_m1_0
F9=SnapPanSwitch
Pov0 JoystickPov0=Snap_0_2
NumPad-9=Snap_1_0
NumPad-8=Snap_0_0
Pov45 JoystickPov0=Snap_1_0
NumPad-7=Snap_m1_0
NumPad-6=Snap_2_0
NumPad-5=Snap_0_2
[HotKey PanView]
NumPad-4=PanLeft2
NumPad-3=PanRight3
NumPad-2=PanDown
NumPad-1=PanLeft3
Pov90 JoystickPov0=PanRight2
Pov135 JoystickPov0=PanRight3
Pov180 JoystickPov0=PanDown
Pov225 JoystickPov0=PanLeft3
Pov270 JoystickPov0=PanLeft2
Pov315 JoystickPov0=PanLeft
Pov0 JoystickPov0=PanUp
NumPad-9=PanRight
NumPad-8=PanUp
Pov45 JoystickPov0=PanRight
NumPad-7=PanLeft
NumPad-6=PanRight2
NumPad-5=PanReset
[HotKey orders]
9=order9
8=order8
7=order7
6=order6
5=order5
4=order4
3=order3
2=order2
1=order1
0=order0
Escape=deactivate
Tab=activate
[HotKey misc]
BackQuote=chat
T=toggleSmokes
S=onlineRating
P=iconTypes
M=pad
Shift Q=toggleNavLights
Shift I=showPositionHint
A=autopilot
Ctrl Q=toggleLandingLight
Shift A=autopilotAuto
Ctrl M=showMirror
Ctrl L=cockpitLight
Ctrl E=ejectPilot
Ctrl D=cockpitDim
[HotKey $$$misc]
E=radioChannelSwitch
Ctrl S=quickSaveNetTrack
Ctrl=radioMuteKey
[HotKey timeCompression]
Pause=timeSpeedPause
NumPad-=timeSpeedDown
NumPad+=timeSpeedUp
NumPad*=timeSpeedNormal



Bear in mind that I have an X-45 joystick (soon to be replaced, it's finally developed a problem) and my profile maps most of those controls to the stick. You'll note that pretty much all the default controls are left at default.