TM COUGAR HOTAS Files for Falcon 4 Allied Force by Paul "Jagstang" Joy
w: http://www.falcon40.co.uk
e: jagstang@falcon40.co.uk

Build:: 06-11-05
Version:: 51106


HISTORY:

v.51106:
Revoved ICP A-A & ICP A-G functions from the numeric keypad in order to release those keys for use with comms applications or for controlling Track IR. ICP A-A & A-G Should not really be required as master modes are controllable using the HOTAS.

v.51002:
Fixed duplicate Xflags within CMS  & DMS causing CMS to launch weaponms if held left or right. 

v.51001:
Changed the CMS programming to be more realistic.

v.50925:
Rebuilt the keystrokes key from scratch to use almaost all unchorded keys.
Removed some legacy bits of code from the tmj files.

v.50923:
Disabled analogue control from the microstick when S3 is held in so that radar cursors do not move when using mouse.

v.50917:
Removed axis statements so that analogue controllers can be used with AF version 1.03

v.50815:
Added ability to Cycle A-A Weapons by holding in S3 when in MRM or SRM modes

v.50808:
Refuel Door not opening when holding in MSL STEP. (.key file error)
Intermitent Padlock / 3D View errors in TIR version (added some DLY's into the tmj timings - seemed to help)
Intermitent sending if 'j' keystroke in TIR version (duplicate Xflag in tmj)

v.50806:
Initial release 



IMPORTANT NOTES: 
1 - Only for use with TM HOTASCougar v2.01 software or later. Get the latest software from http://cougar.frugalsworld.com/updates.php
2 - You must use the supplied Keystrokes file.
3 - Some users may need to de-activate Numlock for the files to work correctly.
4 - You must have performed at least one manual claibration for the files to download correctly.


OVERVIEW
This configuration is designed to provide a realistic F-16 HOTAS as well as giving the extra functionality required for PC simulations. My HOTAS progamming philosophy is to model as much realism as posible with the S3 modifier switch in the out position, and then provide some basic non-realistic but useful HOTAS comands in an intuitive position with S3 held in. By their nature, simulations require a HOTAS system to perform some functions that a real pilot would not have to deal with. Things like switching views and using padlocking are abviously not required in the real aircraft. For these files I have introduced more 'HOLD' Functions which provide extra functionality for those that prefer it.


WHERE TO PUT THE FILES
1. Place the Jagstang F4AF.key file in the Program Files\Lead Pursuit\Battlefield Operations\config folder
2. Place the remaining files in the Program Files\Foxy\Files folder


SETTING UP

For an illustrated guide to setting up these files please visit http://www.falcon40.co.uk/f4afhotasguide.html



Jagstang.



Credits:
All these people have been a huge help...

James Hallows - the inventor of foxy
Olivier Beumont - for getting me started with this stuff
David Block - TM software & loads of help
Mark Mooney - TM software & loads of help
DonULFonso - logical programing
'Grab' - real F-16 HOTAS info
'Pogo' - real F-16 HOTAS info


Anyone else I forgot - thank you too!
