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Default Profiles
there There are several profiles included for joysticks. to To load a default profile, go to Settings->Controls->Load Profile.
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Before loading a default profile, make sure to you back up any existing profile using the option Settings->Controls->Save Profile. these These profiles will then be listed in the Custom section of the load profile menu.
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Setting up your own profile
most Most options related to Joystick/Controller input can be found in this section of the Controls menu:
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To set up your own profile, start by checking if whether your device(s) are listed in the menu accessed via Settings->Controls->Manage Controllers/Joysticks.
In this menu , you can assign different input devices to slots, check the current device number, or disable themdevices. Multiple Input deviced devices will be symbolized indicated by a small icon with a number next to it.
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Settings->Controls->Invert Axes Axes This option allows you to invert the axes of many axes axis-controlled inputs like such as steering, throttle, strafe, first person controls, etc
Settings->Controls->Joystick Deadzone This controls how big the size of the area in the centre of the axes for which no reaction to input is in the center of your axesgiven.
Settings->Controls->Bidirectional Throttle Some devices have the throttle axis in the centercentre. If your throttle has its zero acceleration position in the center centre and you want to change it, set this option to "off".
Settings->Controls->Gamepad Mode this This option changes several interface behaviours related to automatic targeting , and mouse usage while using a controller/joystick, etc.
Settings->Controls->Adaptive Steering if this Steering If this option is enabled, your input will change automatically to the primary steering axes of your ship. For example : , if roll is faster on the current ship, it will be mapped to the horizontal axis, ; if yaw is faster it then that will get be mapped to the horizontal axis. For full manual control over your ships' steering axes, disable this option.
Button/Axis configuration
to To map individual functions to your device, go to one of the following sections:
- General
- Platform Movement
- Menu Navigation
in In each submenusub-menu, you will find individual functions that can get be mapped in different subsectionsvarious sub-sections. each functionality functional area can be mapped to two different keys/buttons/axes.
a A small symbol next to the mapped input will tell you on which device it is on, or if its whether it is mapped to mouse or keyboard.
in In Settings->Controls->General you can map the basic flight operations for your ship. be Be aware that many steering-related inputs can be mapped in either the Steering: Analog or the Steering: Digital section. On any device using an axis for steering, make sure that you map them in the Steering: Analog section in order to be able to use fine control.
by using Using the available options, you can also set up mixed steering where you can control your ship via joystick in some situations while still using mouse/keyboard input in others.
Remember to save your profile after editing it.!