Thanks. Does the game software itself have to generate the bindings file? Or could I create a file myself, given an example to follow, then create the layout by uploading that file to the reference sheet generator?
Keyboard and HOTAS Reference Sheet Generator
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Thanks. Does the game software itself have to generate the bindings file? Or could I create a file myself, given an example to follow, then create the layout by uploading that file to the reference sheet generator?
If the game can create the file then so can you. Not that it will be necessarily easy, though
The .binds files are XML files, so it will help if you’re familiar with XML (or HTML, which is similar).
If you want to go that way, I suggest you search for links to generated sheets (those that contain www.mcdee.net/elite/binds/) with controller(s) you’re interested in. At the bottom of each such page there’s a link to download the .binds file that was used to generate the sheet. You can open them in any plain-text editor and figure out what’s what (they’re meant to be both human- and machine-readable).
Keep in mind, though, that you have to be very careful so as not to break the XML structure. One misplaced slash, bracket or quotation mark and the file is no longer a valid XML file. It is easier if you use a text editor that does XML syntax highlighting (e.g. Notepad++). Try editing the file incrementally, verifying after each step that the sheet generator can still parse your result.
If the game can create the file then so can you. Not that it will be necessarily easy, though
The .binds files are XML files, so it will help if you’re familiar with XML (or HTML, which is similar).
If you want to go that way, I suggest you search for links to generated sheets (those that contain www.mcdee.net/elite/binds/) with controller(s) you’re interested in. At the bottom of each such page there’s a link to download the .binds file that was used to generate the sheet. You can open them in any plain-text editor and figure out what’s what (they’re meant to be both human- and machine-readable).
Keep in mind, though, that you have to be very careful so as not to break the XML structure. One misplaced slash, bracket or quotation mark and the file is no longer a valid XML file. It is easier if you use a text editor that does XML syntax highlighting (e.g. Notepad++). Try editing the file incrementally, verifying after each step that the sheet generator can still parse your result.
I'm not sure how this will help a PS4 player.
I'm thinking I could build a file on a PC or iMac (or "borrow" one that's posted) with the bindings I want, then upload it to the generator and I'd have the display for my PS4 HOTAS. Yes?
I've been using your excellent HOTAS reference sheet generator for a while now and just wanted to say two things, the first is thanks for such a great tool, the second is a request: can you change the colours for the modified bindings? Red is ok but the green is very difficult to read, a darker colour like blue would be nice
Thanks again for a great program.
Thanks again for a great program.
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Yes, although it’s going to be quite a lot of work and, as I said, probably not easy.
I agree with bothI've been using your excellent HOTAS reference sheet generator for a while now and just wanted to say two things, the first is thanks for such a great tool, the second is a request: can you change the colours for the modified bindings? Red is ok but the green is very difficult to read, a darker colour like blue would be nice
A darker green (say, #008000) would be OK, too.
Hi,
It is not showing my bindings. The reference is ujhrbt.
My setup:
I am using Universal Controller Mapper and vJoy to combine my pedals into a single axis. I am using a pedal adapter to connect my pedals http://www.leobodnar.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=187 .
Cyborg FLY 9 PS3/PC stick set to mode 1
Sidewinder Precision Pro 2 stick
If you need any more information or help testing, let me know.
Regards,
Soyeb
It is not showing my bindings. The reference is ujhrbt.
My setup:
I am using Universal Controller Mapper and vJoy to combine my pedals into a single axis. I am using a pedal adapter to connect my pedals http://www.leobodnar.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=187 .
Cyborg FLY 9 PS3/PC stick set to mode 1
Sidewinder Precision Pro 2 stick
If you need any more information or help testing, let me know.
Regards,
Soyeb
Only just found this thread, with the squillions (32??) of controls on the X56, it's a godsend.
Well done OP, have some rep!
Well done OP, have some rep!
I use the Steam Controller a lot. It's probably not more precise than mouse and keyboard but it's a perfectly serviceable option. By default it is pretty much the same as using an Xbox or PS pad, though I'm sure you could configure it to be more versatile than that if you wanted to.
I no longer have time to maintain this site, and am asking if anyone would like to take over its operation.
The website is a single HTML page backed by a Python script. You will need to have a server where you can host these. I can redirect the main URL to your own site. Existing configurations will remain on the current site so that links that are out there in the wild will not break.
The templates for the joystick controls are in Affinity Designer format, although they can also be made available as Photoshop files if you'd prefer.
Please PM me if you are interested in taking this up, or want more information. Thank you.
The website is a single HTML page backed by a Python script. You will need to have a server where you can host these. I can redirect the main URL to your own site. Existing configurations will remain on the current site so that links that are out there in the wild will not break.
The templates for the joystick controls are in Affinity Designer format, although they can also be made available as Photoshop files if you'd prefer.
Please PM me if you are interested in taking this up, or want more information. Thank you.
PM sent.
http://www.mcdee.net/elite/binds/slqakq
What am I doing wrong?
I have the Throttle, Pedals, and Fighter Stick but the tool is telling me they are unsupported.
They work just fine in Elite.
What am I doing wrong?
I have the Throttle, Pedals, and Fighter Stick but the tool is telling me they are unsupported.
They work just fine in Elite.
I figured out what happened.
I was using a customized map that used some scripting so while I was using my hotas, they weren't actually "mapped" in E.
I redid my entire control setup yesterday, used a blank CH Map and used the controls in direct mode mapping everything in the controls options and now I get the proper behavior in the tool.
I was using a customized map that used some scripting so while I was using my hotas, they weren't actually "mapped" in E
.I redid my entire control setup yesterday, used a blank CH Map and used the controls in direct mode mapping everything in the controls options and now I get the proper behavior in the tool.
bindings seen to be all corrupted
I have been off for a bit and after an update, sometime back I noted my bindings seem off and I was like unable to control my ship at all and thought it was the controller.
had no time to really check. So I come back after the latest update and none of my controllers are working.
I used the site to check my controller's bindings and a few controller I do not have seem OK but the 2 I want to use are not working one shows up te Logitech Extreame3D Pro is showing it is set right on the site but does not show up in the game.
The Saitek AV8R01 missing but the 03 is. I know the Saitek AV8R-01 shows but seem to have no binders.
All of the other when looking them up on the site show they are X-box controllers which I do not have. It does show the KB and Mouse but when I use them in the game none the keys work as they say are mapped.
It's driving crazy but I don't have the funds for high-end Saitek right now. I just like fix this issues so I can play the game without hitting a key that's mapped wrong.
Is there any way other than reinstalling the cam to get the setting back on track.this the 64bit and 32-bit version of the game.
Thanks for any suggesting.
I hope to get this fix so I can get back to flying before my free time is eaten up
Thanks again
CC
I have been off for a bit and after an update, sometime back I noted my bindings seem off and I was like unable to control my ship at all and thought it was the controller.
had no time to really check. So I come back after the latest update and none of my controllers are working.
I used the site to check my controller's bindings and a few controller I do not have seem OK but the 2 I want to use are not working one shows up te Logitech Extreame3D Pro is showing it is set right on the site but does not show up in the game.
The Saitek AV8R01 missing but the 03 is. I know the Saitek AV8R-01 shows but seem to have no binders.
All of the other when looking them up on the site show they are X-box controllers which I do not have. It does show the KB and Mouse but when I use them in the game none the keys work as they say are mapped.
It's driving crazy but I don't have the funds for high-end Saitek right now. I just like fix this issues so I can play the game without hitting a key that's mapped wrong.
Is there any way other than reinstalling the cam to get the setting back on track.this the 64bit and 32-bit version of the game.
Thanks for any suggesting.
I hope to get this fix so I can get back to flying before my free time is eaten up
Thanks again
CC
Running a full CH Products HOTAS ( FighterStick/ProThrottle/ProPedals)
When I run in direct mode, the Reference sheet generator works just fine, however I needed to do some scripting to get the toe brakes on the rudder pedals to work for forward and reverse thrust.
When I attempt to run the generator tool when using any sort of custom scripting, it recognizes that I have CH gear, but fails to generate the map properly.
http://www.mcdee.net/elite/binds/hfwqlo
When I run in direct mode, the Reference sheet generator works just fine, however I needed to do some scripting to get the toe brakes on the rudder pedals to work for forward and reverse thrust.
When I attempt to run the generator tool when using any sort of custom scripting, it recognizes that I have CH gear, but fails to generate the map properly.
http://www.mcdee.net/elite/binds/hfwqlo
Look at doing that but it just not seeing the games controllers that pre set as well as costume ones as well. not sure what is going on.
Logitech Extreame 3DS pro map
I just set up and map this joystick for my system. I tested it and look good and works well.
http://www.mcdee.net/elite/binds/jmucwq
I just set up and map this joystick for my system. I tested it and look good and works well.
http://www.mcdee.net/elite/binds/jmucwq
FAO: CMDR jgm [... you delicious chap ... !!]
Thank you so much for this wonderful tool. I got a new HOTAS yesterday and have been messing around trying to recall each and every control, and it gets flippin' tedious going back through the game menus all the times!
I also used the blank sheet you posted on Page 37 so I could use a pencil and eraser until I have become more settled with my controls, so perhaps posting those blank reference sheets for each of the supported controllers would help people out as well?
Not trying to tell you how to suck eggs though, as this work is just fantastic, but I found it helpful to literally start with a blank sheet and begin to fill them in as I go in the training missions, before I go and splat the 'conda into someone else at the CG!! Just a suggestion anyway
Overall though I can't thank you enough OP, this is just excellent, and the fact you have shared it sums up why I like the ED community in general, as you didn't have to!! Hope to see you in game sometime soon o7
Cheers,
The Hat
PS: for example OP, I have found a graphically different blank/master sheet for the x55 that may be able to help someone, so I will tag it in the end here. It is of course not the same image as yours, but I hope you get my point. This is the normal 1920res image, but I have the big 5k or so one on my desktop and will keep it a while just in case it is needed? Here you go:-
Oops will have to drop it in later as I can't get in to the image bin site just now [old age corrupts ya know?!!!]
Cheers,
The Hat
Thank you so much for this wonderful tool. I got a new HOTAS yesterday and have been messing around trying to recall each and every control, and it gets flippin' tedious going back through the game menus all the times!
I also used the blank sheet you posted on Page 37 so I could use a pencil and eraser until I have become more settled with my controls, so perhaps posting those blank reference sheets for each of the supported controllers would help people out as well?
Not trying to tell you how to suck eggs though, as this work is just fantastic, but I found it helpful to literally start with a blank sheet and begin to fill them in as I go in the training missions, before I go and splat the 'conda into someone else at the CG!! Just a suggestion anyway
Overall though I can't thank you enough OP, this is just excellent, and the fact you have shared it sums up why I like the ED community in general, as you didn't have to!! Hope to see you in game sometime soon o7
Cheers,
The Hat
PS: for example OP, I have found a graphically different blank/master sheet for the x55 that may be able to help someone, so I will tag it in the end here. It is of course not the same image as yours, but I hope you get my point. This is the normal 1920res image, but I have the big 5k or so one on my desktop and will keep it a while just in case it is needed? Here you go:-
Oops will have to drop it in later as I can't get in to the image bin site just now [old age corrupts ya know?!!!]
Cheers,
The Hat
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