Hi Gang,

I'm >< this close to putting the finishing touches on the New Control Manager Dummies Guide. And believe it or not, I need YOUR help. I'm at a point in the Dummies guide where I discuss selecting modes. As some of you may know, with CMS there 4 modes available in CM. I was trying to think of a reason to use 4 modes in a .map. Personally, I have enough buttons, switches and axes for a single mode. Any ideas on what one would use 4 modes for? I look forward to your replies...

I guess you're talkn about Counter Measure Switch
My macro setup is:
CMS left sets EWS prgm 2 and run program 8chaff/3flare for IR threats.
CMS up sets EWS 4, runs program 8chaff/6flare for a hardlock SARH and SARH/IR (R-27) threats. Also low level strikes (MANPAD).
CMS right sets EWS 3, runs program 8chaff/0flare for SAM and soft lock <M> R-77 threats.
CMS down toggles Jammer.

No, I'm actually thinking four hardware/HOTAS modes CMS is scripting language used by CH Products to add even more functionality than any other HOTAS made. For instance:

SCRIPT

IF( JS1.B13 ) THEN
CURRENTMODE = MODE1;
ELSE
IF( JS1.B14 ) THEN
CURRENTMODE = MODE2;
ELSE
IF( JS1.B15 ) THEN
CURRENTMODE = MODE3;
ELSE
IF( JS1.B16 ) THEN
CURRENTMODE = MODE4;
ENDIF
ENDIF
ENDIF
ENDIF

ENDSCRIPT

would provide me with four hardware modes. I'm aware of: NAV, AA and AG modes. I'm just wondering what some of you would use a fourth mode for.

Thanks

No point, my Cougar does everything I need plus it has aluminum cnc machined gimbals with hall sensors. No point in four modes if it can't even touch the level of control I get.

Thank you for that well thought out reply on what you may, or may not, do with a fourth mode.

Thank you for trolling as usual. ;P

Trolling? No, just stating fact. Truth hurt?

Sorry.

Stop right there.

My custom machined aluminum gimbals with hall effect sensors will be used every day, every minute of flying.

Your four functions? Almost never. The most complex HOTAS config I use on my Cougar only uses 23% of the available resources and abilities--and it is very complex. Your "functionality" is nice, but what is the point if it is seldom used?

My gimbals are always used.

Truth hurt?

An Emergency Mode, for alt gear, ejection, trim etc...

No Mr_Blastman, I think you are the one that needs to stop. MMMMMMkay? You've got nothing in this thread to contribute, so please refrain from posting in it. As you may or may not have noticed here at SimHQ, I am a Moderator. I'd rather not put that hat on here in my own thread. But, if I have to, I will.