Custom ControlScheme files deleted after upgrade

[James Son]

I have created (and using) a custom ControlScheme file. Every time E: D is upgraded, this scheme is deleted, so when the game starts, it selects the default scheme which has some critical key bindings different than mine. The deletion itself is not that tragic (as i'm keeping backups of the scheme) but the real problem is that i keep forgetting to re-install it before starting the game, which may eventually result to a dead pilot.

I can understand why the deletion may be necessary in some cases but i suggest that if a new bind becomes available in schemes, just point it out somehow and not delete any custom bindings in every upgrade. Another idea might be to add a "CustomControlSchemes" folder, never delete its contents on upgrades but add them in the Scheme selection list in the game.

 

[Zathrus]

You might be able to backup that config file. I think it is stored in \AppData\Local\Frontier
Developments\Elite Dangerous\Options\Bindings\ as the file name custom.binds.

 

[Telakin]

You might be able to backup that config file. I think it is stored in \AppData\Local\Frontier
Developments\Elite Dangerous\Options\Bindings\ as the file name custom.binds.

Which he did, that's not the point ...

The deletion itself is not that tragic (as i'm keeping backups of the scheme) but the real problem is that i keep forgetting to re-install it before starting the game, which may eventually result to a dead pilot.

Though what you might try is a simple 2-line script to start Elite like this:

run_elite.cmd

copy /y "%LOCALAPPDATA%\Frontier Developments\Elite Dangerous\Options\Bindings\BACKUP.BINDS" "%LOCALAPPDATA%\Frontier Developments\Elite Dangerous\Options\Bindings\Custom.binds"
"C:\Program Files (x86)\Frontier\EDLaunch\EDLaunch.exe"
​

No guarantees given, but worst-case you could always reinstall Elite to get a new default binds file (or ask someone here). I'd even expect ED to generate a file if it's not found.

 

[James Son]

OK, let me clarify one thing. I've created a MyBinds.binds custom file and placed it under C:\Program Files\Frontier\EDLaunch\Products\FORC-FDEV-D-1003\ControlSchemes, so i can select it through the combobox in the Options menu. I haven't tried the %LOCALAPPDATA% folder cause i didn't know it could be placed there. I'll try it and see if and how it works. Thanks for the pointer, to both of you.

P.S.: OK, so far so good. I've placed the .binds file in the %LOCALAPPDATA% folder and it appears in the Controls menu. I'll wait for the next update to see what happens but i expect it won't be deleted.