Launch fighter hotkey advice

redstamp

redstamp
I know this has been discussed plenty but wanted some advice on what to use. Older threads seem to say players implemented their own launch fighter hotkey during combat using a macro.

I did some research and tried downloading AutoHotkey for this and despite an hour (and some) trying to learn it and configure to work, I completely failed It works to press the right keys in another app like notepad, but doesn't work when I am playing. Anyone know where I am going wring... or better still if an ingame hotkey is being developed!

Thanks,
 

Wasp0

Wasp0
I have a macro to launch a fighter with my Crew member flying associated to my Stream Deck, But as with all key push Macro's the stars and the moon have to all align. but it works ok, along with Request Docking and a few others.
 

redstamp

redstamp
Wasp0 said:
I have a macro to launch a fighter with my Crew member flying associated to my Stream Deck, But as with all key push Macro's the stars and the moon have to all align. but it works ok, along with Request Docking and a few others.
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Stream Deck looks like a hardware solution (that maybe useful to manage all of these keys), but is designed with content creators in mind to help control their creation workflow right? I had seen other dedicated button panels but is this a good solution to manage Elite keys and one that is recommended or is it something you already had invested in / had lying around and therefore repurposed?

Interested as getting closer to just buying more control gear to make life easier ;-)
 

Ashnak

Ashnak
redstamp said:
It works to press the right keys in another app like notepad, but doesn't work when I am playing.
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You might try
SetKeyDelay, 10, 20
or play around with those values a bit - these are the ones that work for me.

Edit: no, I don't have a fighter launch macro - I use AHK for converting a couple of toggles on my sticks into button press commands to deploy hardpoints and switch cockpit mode.
 

Wasp0

Wasp0
redstamp said:
Stream Deck looks like a hardware solution (that maybe useful to manage all of these keys), but is designed with content creators in mind to help control their creation workflow right? I had seen other dedicated button panels but is this a good solution to manage Elite keys and one that is recommended or is it something you already had invested in / had lying around and therefore repurposed?

Interested as getting closer to just buying more control gear to make life easier ;-)
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I am NOT a content creator at all and I bought the stream deck for 2 games i play more than anything else MSFS 2020 and of course ED. IMHO, it is the bee knees for me in both games, I have 4 pages full of macros & single button pushes for ED, and it is invaluable to me playing the game now. Take the Fighter for instance, as long as my panels are set right, i can launch fighter with me in or my Pilot in, and do any of the commands associated with the fighter, Kill, Defend, stay and Dock Etc, all with a single push of a button. I can request docking (Again as long as Nav panel focus is correct), request comms, send pre-written messages, see who is online (Friends), in fact every every/any command that has a keybind to it, and make Macros.
It is very easy to program, and compact so it fits on my desk nicely.

I know there are 'Other' Button pushing hardware/Software, but for ME (And this is IMHO), Stream Deck has become an essential tool for me in the 2 games i play most.
 

redstamp

redstamp
Ashnak said:
You might try
SetKeyDelay, 10, 20
or play around with those values a bit - these are the ones that work for me.

Edit: no, I don't have a fighter launch macro - I use AHK for converting a couple of toggles on my sticks into button press commands to deploy hardpoints and switch cockpit mode.
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OMG - I spent hours trying all manner of stuff - all the different variants of the Send command - different versions of AHK - all I needed was this simple line - thanks so much - saved me more hours trying different software :ROFLMAO:
 

Darth Wonko

Darth Wonko
Wasp0 said:
I am NOT a content creator at all and I bought the stream deck for 2 games i play more than anything else MSFS 2020 and of course ED. IMHO, it is the bee knees for me in both games, I have 4 pages full of macros & single button pushes for ED, and it is invaluable to me playing the game now. Take the Fighter for instance, as long as my panels are set right, i can launch fighter with me in or my Pilot in, and do any of the commands associated with the fighter, Kill, Defend, stay and Dock Etc, all with a single push of a button. I can request docking (Again as long as Nav panel focus is correct), request comms, send pre-written messages, see who is online (Friends), in fact every every/any command that has a keybind to it, and make Macros.
It is very easy to program, and compact so it fits on my desk nicely.

I know there are 'Other' Button pushing hardware/Software, but for ME (And this is IMHO), Stream Deck has become an essential tool for me in the 2 games i play most.
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Oh, wow. That's awesome!

Is there any way I can pick your brain and figure out how to use one of these? (I mean, I don't even have one yet. LOL)
 
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