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Orbiter itself has no joystick button programming or mapping features, but most higher-end joysticks include configuration utilities that allow you to assign keyboard sequences to joystick buttons and even in some cases to sliders and joystick control axes.
14 paź 2022 · The whole RCS and engine control keypad will be explained in the next chapter. Press the KEYPAD-/ key (not the main keyboard key) to switch from rotation to translation thruster mode. The keypad number keys control both rotation and translation, and the KEYPAD-/ key toggles between the two modes.
14 paź 2022 · Orbiter can also use a joy stick for some controls, which is most useful for flying in the atmosphere in airplane-like space craft. It’s nice to have, though in space operations, the keypad generally works better, and even for atmospheric flight, you can usually do OK with the keypad.
I noticed that Orbiter usual commands "Ctr + /" and "Alt + /" are not responding in DG3. So I cannot switch between control surfaces and RCS via keyboard. When I try, only "/" seem to function even when I use it in combination with Ctrl or Alt. The knob rotates between two positions: RCS rotation and RCS linear.
Add DirectX9 to Orbiter: While Orbiter works without it (you'll be with the native DirectX7) wich is very limited, there is an addon that adds DirectX9 to Orbiter and lets you play with better visual effects, better resolution (above 1920x1080, so you can play in 4K), etc. D3D9Client For Orbiter.
The document contains a list of 98 keyboard shortcuts for various functions in a simulation game, organized by number, name, and associated key. The shortcuts control camera movement and rotation, panel shifting and switching, thruster control, docking, HUD display options, and simulation speed/FOV adjustments.
Key Concepts: Basic Orbiter user interface, use of engines and thrusters, translation vs. rotation, the concept and interface for MFDs, and the use of basic keyboard commands. Resources/Skills Needed: Orbiter installed, basic mouse and keyboard skills, Surface MFD, VOR/VTOL (Landing) MFD, Com/Nav MFD
