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Title: Using mouse to look around
Post by: Gamer 101 on April 20, 2006, 08:39:18 PM

I have seen a few videos that show pilots using the mouse to look around. Can anyone tell me how to set my mouse like that.

Title: Using mouse to look around
Post by: Murdr on April 20, 2006, 08:48:56 PM

Shift_M to toggle mouse view.

Title: Using mouse to look around
Post by: Gamer 101 on April 20, 2006, 09:19:55 PM

I tried that but it didnt work. I hit m shift and moved the mouse around but it didnt work.

Title: Re: Using mouse to look around
Post by: Mustaine on April 21, 2006, 09:33:18 AM

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Originally posted by Gamer 101
I have seen a few videos that show pilots using the mouse to look around. Can anyone tell me how to set my mouse like that.

you are probably looking at people with trackIR

Title: Using mouse to look around
Post by: Schatzi on April 22, 2006, 07:46:08 AM

Gamer, SHIFT M wont work either if you already use the mouse for flying!


Besides, in a fight, mouse look wont help you at all, sonce you need both hands to control plane. Best is to use the snap (f7) or the instant (f9) views on your numpad numbers/hatswitch (if you got a joystick). You have 8 way views, a "look up" - combine those and you get 17 views total. Set those up with good head positions and you have the perfect basis for a good Situational Awareness of all that happens around you.

Title: Using mouse to look around
Post by: pluck on April 24, 2006, 10:45:33 AM

using the mouse to look around is something i would highly advise against.  it is a bit clumsy, and will be difficult to keep cons in your field of vision.  maybe some are good with it, dunno, but your views are of the upmost importance, map them well:)

Title: Using mouse to look around
Post by: ridley1 on April 28, 2006, 03:04:56 PM

I use the mouse pan in conjunction with the hat views...Works well for me.

Title: Using mouse to look around
Post by: RTSigma on May 04, 2006, 03:52:22 AM

The X45-52 and CH Pro Throttle have thumbstick mouse emulators.


It works great in IL-2 when you're tracking the flight of a bogey and the hat views are too strict and restrictive.

Title: Using mouse to look around
Post by: Schatzi on May 04, 2006, 04:21:47 AM

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Originally posted by RTSigma

It works great in IL-2 when you're tracking the flight of a bogey and the hat views are too strict and restrictive.

One of the hugest advantages AH has over IL2 are the views available :).

Title: Using mouse to look around
Post by: Lazerr on May 04, 2006, 03:05:40 PM

Bah, just use the mouse to fly, and keypad to look around.:aok

Title: Re: Re: Using mouse to look around
Post by: Gamer 101 on May 04, 2006, 03:47:14 PM

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Originally posted by Mustaine
you are probably looking at people with trackIR

What is trackIR.

Title: Re: Re: Re: Using mouse to look around
Post by: Lusche on May 04, 2006, 03:56:55 PM

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Originally posted by Gamer 101
What is trackIR.

http://www.naturalpoint.com

Title: Using mouse to look around
Post by: scottydawg on May 04, 2006, 06:40:02 PM

The video of Octavius wailing on nme in a P40 with the TrackIR is unfreakingbelievable.

http://www.naturalpoint.com/trackir/03-enhanced-games/game-aces-high-2.html

Aces High 2 has full support for the TrackIR. That's awesome. I know what I'm getting for my birthday.