Multi-Function Display (MFD) is implementation of HUD (Head-Up Displays) in Arma 3. The display can be fixed on a helmet (move with player head) or cockpit (static position).

This article is a Stub. You can help BI Community Wiki by expanding it.

Technical Basics

HUDs are defined in the MFD class of the source vehicle. The properties of each HUD are separated by a root class (conventionally named AirplaneHUD in base content), although each new instance will render a new HUD and overlap with the previous. This makes it easier to configure HUDs by modular config (for example, navigation, targeting, etc...). All HUDs are defined through 3 base elements:

Bones: invisible elements used to transform/rotate other, similar to anchors/origins. Defined in the Bones class of any HUD.
Drawn elements: used to draw graphic elements. Defined in the Draw class of any HUD.
Sources: if an element displays complex variables or any bone needs to be in specific positions, it uses source data. Defined in each instance of bone and draw classes when needed.

Example:

class MFD
{
	class AirplaneHUD
	{
		globalProperty = ...; // global HUD properties
		// bones definitions
		class Bones
		{
			class BoneInstance
			{
				type = ...;			// type of bone
				source = ...;		// source for bone transformation
				properties = ...;	// other bone properties
			};
		};
		// HUD-Elements definitions
		class Draw
		{
			class HUDElemetInstance
			{
				type = ...;			// type of HUD-Element
				source = ...;		// source for display value
				properties = ...;	// other HUD-Elements properties
			};
		};
	};
};

Since ARMA 3 version 1.69 it is also possible to define a MFD class in CfgMagazine. This allows for the creation of dynamic MFD screens with info on the screen corresponding to current loadout applied through dynamic loadout system. See PylonIcon for more details.

Global HUD Properties

These are defined in each AirplaneHUD instance and affect every sub-sequent element. Some properties can be overwritten in each child element if needed (e.g color) properties:

B

borderBottom

Adjust position inside of memory points LOD. Not used if helmetMountedDisplay = true.

Float

borderBottom

Adjust position inside of memory points LOD. Not used if helmetMountedDisplay = true.

Float

borderRight

Adjust position inside of memory points LOD. Not used if helmetMountedDisplay = true.

Float

borderTop

Adjust position inside of memory points LOD. Not used if helmetMountedDisplay = true.

Float

bottomLeft

Memory point defining the bottom left position of the HUD and uses it as the bottom limit (0,1,0). Not used if helmetMountedDisplay = true.

String

C

color

Color of all elements. [r,g,b,a]

Array

F

font

font type used for drawing HUD elements

String

fontHelicopterHUD

font used for this HUD instance.

String

H

helmetMountedDisplay

Defines if the HUD is attached to a fixed point of the aircraft or moves with the head of the pilot.

Boolean

helmetDown

([x, y, z]): down vector of HUD - for helmet mounted only

Array

helmetPosition

([x, y, z]): position of HUD - for helmet mounted only

Array

helmetRight

([x, y, z]): right vector of HUD - for helmet mounted only

Array

M

material

allows adjustments to ambient, diffuse & emmisive values just like RVMAT

Example:

class material
{
	ambient[]	= { 10, 10, 10, 1 };
	diffuse[]	= { 10, 10, 10, 1 };
	emissive[]	= { 40, 20, 20, 1 };
};

T

topLeft

memory point defining the top left position of the HUD and uses it as the absolute origin (0,0,0). Not used if helmetMountedDisplay = true.

String

topRight

memory point defining the top right position of the HUD and uses it as the far right limit (1,0,0). Not used if helmetMountedDisplay = true.

String

turret

define from which turret should animation sources like i.e. impactPoint should get data from. {-2} - default, legacy behaviour, {-1} - remote controlled weapons (means, that it shows driver impact point by default, but changes to remote controlled turret once used) , {} - same as -2, {0} - turret path

Bones

A bone defines the position of a graphic element's points. The modification applied by a bone can be changed by a source. Bones have no hierarchy, hierarchical geometry is available by using a Transformation Chain. A bone's type is defined by the type property in bone class (e.g.: type = fixed;).

Fixed

Fixed represents a fixed position on HUD plane. It can be use for static HUD-Elements (e.g.: aiming cross). Properties:

pos ([x, y]): position of center (left top corner is [0,0], right bottom corner is [1, 1])

Linear

Linear represents a linear transformation depend on float source value. It can be used for some linear indicator (e.g.: fuel bar). Properties:

source (string): name of float source value.
min (float): minimal valid source value. Lower source value will be forced to minimal
max (float): maximal valid source value. Higher source value will be forced to maximal
sourceScale (float): multiplier of source value. It is optional, default is 1
minPos ([x, y]): position for maximal source value (minPos matches max source value - for historical reasons)
maxPos ([x, y]): position for minimal source value (maxPos matches min source value - for historical reasons)

Rotational

Rotational represents a rotational transformation depend on float source value. It can be used for some rotational indicator (e.g.: analog speedometer). Properties:

source (string): name of float source value.
min (float): minimal valid source value. Lower source value will be forced to minimal
max (float): maximal valid source value. Higher source value will be forced to maximal
sourceScale (float): multiplier of source value. It is optional, default is 1
center ([x, y]): position of center of rotation
minAngle (float): angle (in degrees) for minimal source value
maxAngle (float): angle (in degrees) for maximal source value
aspectRatio (float): rotation aspect ratio. It is optional, default is 1

Horizon

Horizon represents a transformation for a horizon indicator. Properties:

angle (float): elevation angle of horizon line (degrees)
pos0 ([x, y]): scene to HUD plane transformation. For more details, see here.
pos10 ([x, y]): scene to HUD plane transformation. For more details, see here.

HorizonToView

HorizonToView (for HMD only) represents a transformation for a horizon indicator. Properties:

angle (float): elevation angle of horizon line (degrees)
pos0 ([x, y]): scene to HUD plane transformation. For more details, see here.
pos10 ([x, y]): scene to HUD plane transformation. For more details, see here.

Vector

Vector represents a transformation from scene position (depend on source type) to HUD plane. Properties:

source (string): name of 3D Vector source source value.
pos0 ([x, y]): scene to HUD plane transformation. For more details, see here.
pos10 ([x, y]): scene to HUD plane transformation. For more details, see here.

ILS

ILS represents transformation for ILS (Instrument landing system). Properties:

pos0 ([x, y]): scene to HUD plane transformation. For more details, see here.
pos3 ([x, y]): scene to HUD plane transformation. For more details, see here.

Limit

Limit saturates preview vector transformation by box. Properties:

limits ([x0, y0, x1, y1]): bounding box in HUD coordinates 0 -1.

HUD Elements

A HUD Element represents one graphic entity. It defines what and how will be drawn. A HUD Element's type is defined by type property in HUD Element class (e.g.: type = line;).

Line

Lines (or multi-lines - line with more segments) are defined by an array of points.

points (array): An array of points. For more details on how to define a point, see here.
width (float): width of line segments.
lineType (float): Set type of line - supported values:
- 0 - full line
- 1 - dotted line
- 2 - dashed line
- 3 - dot-dashed line.

One points array can define one or more lines. Lines must be split by a separator. A separator is an empty array {}. See example below.

points[] = {
	// one-segment line
	{ bone, { 0, 0 }, 1 },
	{ bone, { 1, 1 }, 1 },
	{}, // line separator
	// rectangle: 4-segments multi-line
	{ bone, { 0, 0 }, 1 },
	{ bone, { 1, 0 }, 1 },
	{ bone, { 1, 1 }, 1 },
	{ bone, { 0, 1 }, 1 },
	{ bone, { 0, 0 }, 1 }
};

Text

Draws the value defined as the source in text. Properties:

align (string): text alignment. Valid options: left, right, center.
scale (float): font size
source (string): name of string source value. See String sources for more details
sourceScale (float): multiplier of source value. For non static source only
sourceLength: format source value: number of characters to draw , rest is filled with "0"
sourceIndex: used with weapon & ammo sources. i.e. sourceindex = 0; with source = "weapon"; to get name of first weapon from vehicles weapons[] array in config. It also works with ammo.
sourcePrecision: format source value: number of characters afters decimal dot.
refreshRate: refresh rate of source ranging from 0 to 1 seconds. Can be used to simulate old MFDs with low FPS
text (string): static text to draw. For static source, or the format specification for the time source.
pos (point): position of text. It is the same as one point in line definition.
right (point): right direction of text. It is the same as one point in line definition.
down (point): down direction of text. It is the same as one point in line definition.

Polygon

Draws a polygon. Accepts 3 or 4 points only. Properties:

texture (string): if present, it will draw selected texture on created polygon.
points (array) one or more groups of 3 to 4 points for drawing.

⚠

The drawing of pictures is quite heavy for the game engine. It is recommended to keep the number of textures to around 10-15. Above that value expect a performance impact.

class PolygonTest
{
	color[] = { 0.082, 0.408, 0.039 }; // use to define color
	class Polygon
	{
		type	= "polygon";
		texture = "a3\Data_f\Images\Mod_Base_logo_ca.paa"; // only alpha channel will be used for drawing
		points[] =
		{
			// space where texture should be drawn
			{
				{ { 0, 0.1 }, 1 },
				{ { 1, 0.1 }, 1 },
				{ { 1, 1 }, 1 },
				{ { 0, 1 }, 1 }
			}
		};
	};
};

PylonIcon

Draws the MFD definition of a pylon , defined in that pylon's contents' mfdElements definition. Properties:

pos (array): position of pylon icon. It is the same as one point in line definition. For more details, see here.
pylon (float): index of pylon (start from 1)
name (string): class name in cfgMagazines/mfdElements

class CfgMagazines
{
	//... some config ...//

	// magazines definition
	class magazine_Missile_AGM_KH25_x1 : VehicleMagazine
	{
		//... some config ...//

		// mfdElements - class where
		class mfdElements
		{		
			class Plane_Fighter_02 // unique name that you can later reference in plane MFD
			{
				class Bones {};	// bones are supported
				class Draw
				{
					class BackgroundGroup
					{
						color[] = { 0.0, 0.0, 0.0 };
						// black background
						class Background
						{
							type = polygon;
							points[] =
							{
								{
									{ { __EVAL(-0.015 + 0.15), __EVAL(-0.10 + 0.075) }, 1 },
									{ { __EVAL(+0.015 + 0.15), __EVAL(-0.10 + 0.075) }, 1 },
									{ { __EVAL(+0.015 + 0.15), __EVAL(+0.10 + 0.075) }, 1 },
									{ { __EVAL(-0.015 + 0.15), __EVAL(+0.10 + 0.075) }, 1 }
								};
							};
						};
					};
					class Default
					{
						condition	= "PylonAmmoRelative>0+PylonSelected";
						color[]		= {0.94,0.83,0};
						alpha		= 0.22;
						class Shape
						{
							type		= line;
							width		= 4.0;
							points[]	=
							{
								// some shape
							};
						};
						HUD_TEXT_STATIC(0.00 + 0.15, 0.00 + 0.01, 0.020, 0.025, center, "I", PylonText1)
						HUD_TEXT_STATIC(0.00 + 0.15, 0.02 + 0.01, 0.020, 0.025, center, "R", PylonText2)
					};
					class Selected: Default
					{
						condition	= "(PylonSelected + PylonAmmoRelative) / 2";
						alpha		= 1;
						color[]		= { 0, 0.12, 0 };

						class Shape: Shape {};
						class PylonText1: PylonText1 {};
						class PylonText2: PylonText2 {};
					};
					class Empty: Selected
					{
						condition	= "PylonAmmoRelative <= 0";
						color[]		= { 1.0, 0.0, 0.0, 1.0 };
						class Shape: Shape {};
						class PylonText1: PylonText1 {};
						class PylonText2: PylonText2 {};
					};
				};
			};
			class Plane_Fighter_03 // unique name that you can later reference in plane MFD
			{
				//... some config ...//
			};
			// etc.
		};
	};
};

↑ Back to spoiler's top

class CfgVehicles
{
	class Plane_Fighter_02_base_F
	{
		// ...
		class MFD
		{
			class AirplaneMFD
			{
				globalProperty = ...; // global HUD properties

				// bones definitions
				class Bones
				{
					class Center
					{
						type	= fixed;
						pos[]	= {0.52, 0.29};
					};
				};
				class Draw
				{
					//...
					//...

					condition = on;
					class Pylon1
					{
						type	= "pylonicon";
						pos[]	= { Center, { __EVAL(+0.4), 0.00 }, 1 };
						pylon	= 1;
						name	= "Plane_Fighter_02";	// if mfdElements exist with "Plane_Fighter_02" class,
														// in config of magazine that is mounted on 1st pylonmagazine mounted on 1st pylon,
														// then draw MFD which is defined here
					};
					class Pylon2: Pylon1
					{
						pos[]	= { Center, { __EVAL(-0.4), 0.00 }, 1 };
						pylon	= 2;
					};
					class Pylon3: Pylon1
					{
						pos[]	= { Center, { __EVAL(+0.35), 0.47 }, 1 };
						pylon	= 3;
					};
					class Pylon4: Pylon1
					{
						pos[]	= { Center, { __EVAL(-0.35), 0.47}, 1 };
						pylon	= 4;
					};
					class Pylon5: Pylon1
					{
						pos[]	= { Center, { __EVAL(+0.18), 0.47 }, 1 };
						pylon	= 5;
					};
					class Pylon6: Pylon1
					{
						pos[]	= { Center, { __EVAL(-0.18), 0.47 }, 1 };
						pylon	= 6;
					};
				};
			};
		};
	};
};

↑ Back to spoiler's top

Scale

Draws a horizontal or vertical bar indicator. A scale HUD-Element can't use bones for transformation. Properties:

align (string): text alignment. Valid options: left, right, center.
scale (float): font size
source (string): name of float source value. See sources for more details
NeverEatSeaWeed (integer): 1 - will show "N,E,S,W", 2 - will show "N,NE,E,SE,S,SW,W,NW" in the heading scale
sourceScale (float): multiplier of source value
horizontal (bool): true for horizontal bar, false for vertical bar
pos ([x, y]): position of text item related to top position. It is for text range definition, final position of text will be move to related line.
right ([x, y]): right direction of text item related to top position.
down ([x, y]): down direction of text item related to top position.
step (float): amount of source between two lines.
stepSize (float): length between two lines.
lineXleft (float): left/top position of one normal line in vertical/horizontal bar
lineYright (float): right/bottom position of one normal line in vertical/horizontal bar
lineXleftMajor (float): left/top position of one major line in vertical/horizontal bar
lineYrightMajor (float): right/bottom position of one major line in vertical/horizontal bar
top (float): top position of bar indicator (left for horizontal indicator)
bottom (float): bottom position of bar indicator (right for horizontal indicator)
center (float): center position of bar indicator
majorLineEach (int): granularity of major lines
numberEach (int): granularity of lines with text value
min (float): min valid value, lower values will be ignored. min value is already affected by sourceScale
max (float): max valid value, higher values will be ignored. max value is already affected by sourceScale

Radar

Draws geometry around entities. Properties:

pos0 ([x, y]): scene to HUD plane transformation. For more details, see here.
pos10 ([x, y]): scene to HUD plane transformation. For more details, see here.
points (array): defines graphics which will be rendered around each entity. For more details, see here.

RadarToView

Uses the same parameters as Radar, but for a HMD.

Turret

It is uused on a Blackfoot's gunner aim box. Properties:

pos0 ([x, y]): scene to HUD plane transformation, in spherical this is offset
pos10 ([x, y]): scene to HUD plane transformation, in spherical pos10 is a scale
projection (float): defines projection type. Default value is 1. Use 0 for spherical projection.

TurretToView

Uses the same parameters as Turret, but for a HMD. Properties:

Group

Allows for the creation of a HUD-Elements hierarchy. It can change attributes for its child elements. Group elements don't have graphics. Properties:

color ([r, g, b, a]): color of HUD-Elements graphics. Since A3 1.73+ it is possible to use simple expression with day time, "nvg" or "userXX" values
alpha (int: 0-255): alpha of HUD-Elements graphics. Since A3 1.73+ it is possible to use simple expression with day time, "nvg" or "userXX" values
clipTL ([x, y]): top left corner of clipping area (range is [0, 0] - [1, 1])
clipBR ([x, y]): bottom right corner of clipping area (range is [0, 0] - [1, 1])
clipTLParallax ([x, y]): top left corner of clipping area (range is [0, 0] - [1, 1]) - parallaxed
clipBRParallax ([x, y]): bottom right corner of clipping area (range is [0, 0] - [1, 1]) - parallaxed
blinkingPattern ([intervals]): define blinking pattern for group HUD elements. combination with condition is possible.
- blinkingStartsOn (bool): define blinking state at the start.
condition (string): condition for enable/disable child elements. Since 1.69 it is also possible to use float sources (like "speed", "rpm", etc.) as a condition, mathematical operators and even simple expressions. Available conditions:
- on: engine is on
- ils: ILS system is activated
- mgun: machine gun is selected
- missile: missile is activated
- aamissile: air lock air missile
- atmissile: air lock ground missile
- rocket: rocket is selected
- bomb: bomb is selected
- flaps: flaps out (for airplanes only)
- lights: landing lights are on
- collisionlights: anti-collision lights are on
- stall: plane stalling (for airplanes only)
- simulArma: standard helicopter simulation (for helicopters only)
- simulRTD: advanced helicopter simulation - RTD (for helicopters only)
- incomingmissile: you are locked by incoming missile
- missilelocking: locking of your missile is in progress
- missilelocked: missile is locked
- wpvalid: unfinished waypoint[s]
- laseron: laser designator is activated
- activeSensorsOn: radar is activated
- weaponX: returns true if X entry from vehicle weapons[] array is selected
- pilotcameralock: returns targeting pod lock mode - 0 disabled, 1 locked to terrain, 2 locked to objects
- autohover: returns 1 when auto hover in helicopter is engaged
- user0 : (up to user50): custom condition which can be changed by scripting command setUserMFDvalue
- pylonSelected: returns 1 if pylon is selected. add number at the end when using outside of magazine mfd (i.e. pylonSelected1)
- pylonEmpty: returns 1 if there is nothing mounted on designated pylon
- pylonMagazineEmpty:: returns 1 if magazine is empty on designated pylon
- vtolMode:: returns vectoring angle (goes from 0 - horizontal, to 1 - vertical mode)
- nvg:: night vision goggles are used

Sources

A source represents a value which can modify position of some types of bones (e.g.: angle of analog speedometer pointer) or value of some HUD elements (e.g.: altitude as text, heading bar direction, etc.). Currently there are 3 types of sources: Float, 3D Vector and String.

Source types are defined by the source property in a bone or HUD Element class (e.g.: source = speed;) and some may take in additional parameters as other attributes.

Float

Float sources represent a numeric value. They are is used by Linear and Rotational bones and Scale HUD-Elements.

Available values:

altitudeAGL: altitude above ground level (m)
altitudeASL: Altitude above sea level (m)
coordinateX: X coordinate of plane position in the world (m)
coordinateY: Y coordinate of plane position in the world (m)
speed: speed of airplane (m/s)
rpm: revolutions per minute of engine
vspeed: vertical speed (m/s)
fuel: fuel state (0-1)
targetDist: distance to target (m)
impactDistance: distance to impact point (m)
heading: heading of airplane (degrees)
cameraDir: direction of head (degrees)
horizonBank: horizon bank of airplane (radians)
horizonDive: horizon dive of airplane (radians)
windage: direction of wind (degrees)
throttle: analogue throttle value (0-1)
rtdCollective: collective state (0-1) - value is valid for helicopters with advanced RTD simulation only
rtdRotorTorque: rotor torque state (0-1) - value is valid for helicopters with advanced RTD simulation only
rtdGForce: actual G-Force value - value is valid for helicopters with advanced RTD simulation only
rtdRpm1: scaled revolutions per minute of engine #1 - value is valid for helicopters with advanced RTD simulation only
rtdRpm2: scaled revolutions per minute of engine #2 - value is valid for helicopters with advanced RTD simulation only
rtdRpm3: scaled revolutions per minute of engine #3 - value is valid for helicopters with advanced RTD simulation only
ClockHour: time of day on scale (0-1) consistent with clockHour animation source (that means 12 hours cycle)
ClockMinute: time of hour on scale (0-1) consistent with clockMinute animation source
ClockSecond: time of minute on scale (0-1) consistent with clockSecond animation source
WPDist: distance to current waypoint/steerpoint
WPIndex: index of next waypoint
MissileFlightTime: expected time to impact target
AoA: plane Angle of Attack
gmeter, gmeterX, gmeterY, gmeterZ: G-forces
gmeterGrav, gmeterXGrav, gmeterYGrav, gmeterZGrav: G-forces + gravitational force
cmAmmo: count of current countermeasures
cmWeapon: names of current countermeasures
vtolvectoring: current vectoring angle (goes from 0 to 1)
pylonAmmo: current amount of ammo on pylon. when using outside of magazine mfd (aka mfdElements) add number at the end (i.e. pylonAmmo1) if you want to use it as a condition or use sourceIndex
pylonAmmoRelative: current amount of ammo on pylon in 0-1 scale. when using outside of magazine mfd (aka mfdElements) add number at the end (i.e. pylonAmmoRelative1) if you want to use it as a condition or use sourceIndex
cameraHeadingDiff: angle between camera and default look direction (from -180 to 180)
cameraHeadingDiffX: angle between camera and default look direction (from -180 to 180 - only in X axis)
cameraHeadingDiffY: angle between camera and default look direction (from -180 to 180 - only in Y axis)
targetHeight: height (ASL) of currently selected target
weaponHeading: heading of turret in degrees (goes from 0 to 360)
laserDist: distance to target read from laser range finder
turretworld: direction of turret in [x,y] format - x is equal to body parameter in turret config while y is equivalent of gun property. Example usage: source = "[y]turretworld";

3D Vector

These sources represent a 3D vector value. It is used by Vector bone only.

velocity: velocity of airplane
velocityToView: velocity of airplane transformed to current view (for HMD) - don't combine with forward transformation!
target: locked target position
targetToView: locked target position transformed to current view (for HMD) - don't combine with forward transformation!
weapon: primary gun direction
weaponToView: primary gun direction transformed to current view (for HMD) - don't combine with forward transformation!
forward: forward direction of airplane
impactpoint: position of CCIP (constantly computed impact point)
impactpointtoview: CCIP for HMD
impactpointweaponRelative: Impact point calculated at the distance to currently selected target. If there is no target then it is working like regular CCIP. Requires target lead (BCTargetLead aka 4) in ballisticsComputer bitflags list
impactpointtoviewweaponRelative: Impact point calculated at the distance to currently selected target. If there is no target then it is working like regular CCIP. Requires target lead (BCTargetLead aka 4) in ballisticsComputer bitflags list. HMD Variant
wppoint: position of next waypoint
wppointtoview: position of next waypoint (for HMD)
pilotcamera: Targeting Pod aim direction
pilotcameratoview: Targeting Pod aim direction - HMD variant
LarTop: missileLockMaxDistance rounded up to 1000,2000,5000,10000,15000, etc.
LarAmmoMax: missile lock maximal distance - reading missileLockMaxDistance from cfgAmmo
LarAmmoMin: missile lock minimal distance - reading missileLockMinDistance from cfgAmmo
LarTargetDist: relative distance to target
LarTargetSpeed: relative speed to target
airportCorner1, airportCorner2, airportCorner3, airportCorner4: airport corners
airportCorner1ToView, airportCorner2ToView, airportCorner3ToView, airportCorner4ToView: airport corners (for HMD)

String

These sources represent numeric values (extended float values) that are converted into a string. It is used by Text HUD Element only.

altitudeAGL: altitude above ground level (m)
altitudeASL: Altitude above sea level (m)
coordinateX: X coordinate of plane position in the world (m)
coordinateY: Y coordinate of plane position in the world (m)
speed: speed of airplane (m/s)
rpm: revolutions per minute of engine
vspeed: vertical speed (m/s)
fuel: fuel state (0-1)
targetDist: distance to target (m)
heading: heading of airplane (degrees)
horizonBank: horizon bank of airplane (radians)
horizonDive: horizon dive of airplane (radians)
windage: direction of wind (degrees)
rtdCollective: collective state (0-1) - value is valid for helicopters with advanced RTD simulation only
rtdRotorTorque: rotor torque state (0-1) - value is valid for helicopters with advanced RTD simulation only
rtdGForce: actual G-Force value - value is valid for helicopters with advanced RTD simulation only
rtdRpm1: scaled revolutions per minute of engine #1 - value is valid for helicopters with advanced RTD simulation only
rtdRpm2: scaled revolutions per minute of engine #2 - value is valid for helicopters with advanced RTD simulation only
rtdRpm3: scaled revolutions per minute of engine #3 - value is valid for helicopters with advanced RTD simulation only
weapon: weapon name
ammo: amount of ammunition and magazine
static: static text defined in config by text property
time: time in c++ format, example use: source = time; text = "%X"; - see http://www.cplusplus.com/reference/ctime/strftime/
pylonMagazineName: pylon magazine name, use together with sourceIndex if you are using it outside of mfdElements
pylonMagazineNameShort: pylon short magazine name, use together with sourceIndex if you are using it outside of mfdElements
visionMode: current optics vision mode
flirMode: current optics FLIR mode
ammoFormat: reading ammo from displayNameMFDFormat cfgMagazines property "displayNameMFDFormat"
userText: custom text which can be changed by scripting command SetUserMFDtext. Available indexes from 0 to 49, use sourceIndex to pick correct value. Example : source = "userText";sourceIndex = 1;

Scene To HUD Transformation

Transformation of 3D vector from scene to 2D vector on HUD plane is implemented by two 2D vectors:

pos0: 2D position on HUD plane of ray defined by source (center)
pos10: 2D position on HUD plane of ray, which have angle to previous ray 10 degrees in axes X and Y
pos3: the same as pos10, but angle is 3 degrees only. It is used in ILS.

Example:

class Velocity
{
	type	= vector;
	source	= velocity;
	pos0[]	= { 0.5, 0.5 }; // center of HUD for source vector
	pos10[]	= { 0.2, 0.2 }; // 20% offset for 10 degrees vector
};

Point Definition

Each point can be transformed by more bones (bones chain). A point is defined as a chain of Triplets. A triplet defines one transformation step for a point:

Triplet components:

bone name (string): name of bone for a point transformation.
offset ([x, y]): offset applied to transformation.
weight (float): weight to multiply transformation.

To construct a valid triplet, there must at least one of the bone names or triplets, and the weight definition. If unnecessary, either the bone name or the offset can be omitted - just not both.

Example triplets:

points[] =
{
	{ boneName, { offsetX, offsetY }, weight }, // full definition
	{ { offsetX, offsetY }, weight }, // without bone
	{ boneName, weight }, // without offset
	{ boneName, { [boneName transform only coordinates in this group], 0, 0 }, weight }, // the same as previous one
	{ 1 } // ERROR: weight only
};

Transformation Chain

Each point can be transformed by 1 or more triplet. A transformation chain is defined as an array of triplets. The transformation order is from left to right.

Example (without offsets to simplify):

points[] =
{
	{ bone, 1 }, // 1 transformation
	{ bone1, 1, bone2, 1 }, // 2 transformations
	{ bone1, 1, bone2, 1, bone3, 1 } // 3 transformations
	// etc...
};

Matty Smith/Sandbox – User

Technical Basics

Global HUD Properties

B

borderBottom

borderBottom

borderRight

borderTop

bottomLeft

C

color

F

font

fontHelicopterHUD

H

helmetMountedDisplay

helmetDown

helmetPosition

helmetRight

M

material

T

topLeft

topRight

turret

Bones

Fixed

Linear

Rotational

Horizon

HorizonToView

Vector

ILS

Limit

HUD Elements

Line

Text

Polygon

PylonIcon

Scale

Radar

RadarToView

Turret

TurretToView

Group

Sources

Float

3D Vector

String

Scene To HUD Transformation

Point Definition

Transformation Chain

Navigation menu

Search