General Question Unable to change cockpit views with F8

[Vinny]

Hi. I tried to search for this problem in the forums but was unable to find any postings. I want to change the view of my cockpit (i.e., going from the control panel at the bottom or top and going to a head's up display). According to the instructions F8 key is used to change the view but it doesn't work. Does this only work for certain ships? I tried it with the Delta Glider.

Note-I am using the game on my laptop. Is it better to use it on a desktop?

Laptop: HP 8GB RAM 750GB Hard drive 2.60Ghz i5 processor Windows 8

Any assistance is appreciated.

Thanks,

Vinny

 

[PhantomCruiser]

I think it's better on a desktop, mainly because of the keyboard, sometimes some maneuvers are time critical, and I just think it's easier to not rember to use some combination of keys to get it to do what I want.

As far as a VC (virtual cockpit) not all craft have one, many just have the generic cockpit. The stock DeltaGlider does have one, and you're right [F8] toggles through the views.

I've heard of the problem before, and I think the solution is usually graphics card settings.

 

[Michael_Chr]

If you have a laptop with no numpad on..then a definate recommandation would be to purchase a external usb type numpad. Very hard to do without in orbiter.

 

[MikeB]

According to the instructions F8 key is used to change the view but it doesn't work.

Do other function keys work? On some laptop keyboards, there is a separate "fn" (or similar) key that affects the way function keys are interpreted by the system, similar to a shift or control key. If this is the issue, there is likely a system setting to let you control how function keys are interpreted.

 

[Vinny]

Thanks,!! I will try it on my desktop.

 

[Spacethingy]

Fn+Escape may be Fn-lock; if you're using fn+letter keys for numpad numbers that can make life easier. (It may also be hibernate/standy though!)