How to find corresponding binding with cockpit button/switch?

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When there is a non-standard button / switch / lever etc. in a plane, how do I quickly identify the corresponding binding in the control setup area?

Do you just trial and error it until you find something that matches up with the button/switch?

Thanks for any insight!

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Any specific example?
Most of the control assignments have a name very similar, if not the same, as in the plane.
Ensure the filter on the left side of the controls page reads “All”.

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For example, in the DA40. The electric master key switch. It goes OFF / ON / START. My HC Alpha’s key (typically bound to the magneto key) will turn to start, but I’m unable to find a corresponding binding to switch it to OFF. I’ve looked through every reference to Electric/battery/etc. Nothing seems to work.

Fundamentally, my questions is: If a button/switch/etc. is “clickable” or “movable” via mouse click in the cockpit of whatever plane, does it have a corresponding binding? OR
 are there certain clickable buttons that simply DO NOT correspond with a binding?

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There are some that do not, and those are mostly in these cases, where it is different from the normal on/off type of switch.
The Da40 is a diesel, so the only way to stop it’s engine is to stop the fuel.
You could try under “Instruments and Systems”, “Fuel”, either “Trigger Off” or “Shutoff Valve Off”, that may work.

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I am using “SPAD.next” for extended button/switch usage. It offers more accessible Events and Vars.

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I’ve seen SPAD.next mentionned a few times. I haven’t explored that yet at all. I guess I’ll take a look into that! Thank you for the info!

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Thank you! I guess that settles it. I was hoping for a simple solution that could be configured from inside the cockpit where you would hover over a button and be able to bind it directly there, without going through the control configuration area.

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That’s easy to do though.
PM me if you would like some assistance.

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Yep, and it offers exactly what was asked by the OP: a way to see what actually changes when you push or turn something in the virtual cockpits.

It’s not the easiest of programs to get into, but hey, I managed it! And I’m a silly old geezer.

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I bought Spad.next last night and dived right in. This is EXACTLY what I wanted! I was hoping to find that functionality inside the sim itself, but SPAD works awesome.

So far I’ve only created a partial profile for the JPL C152, but as I move through it, I’m getting better and faster. Appears to be a very POWERFULL program
 I will never go back to the sim “Control menu” after this. The fact that Spad changes profiles automatically when you switch planes is a game changer in and of itself!!

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Good choice. :sunglasses:
If you need tutorials, Les O’Reilly has posted several on YouTube.

For me it has been a game changer, as well. I have the Honeycomb Alpha and Bravo plus a set of Virpil pedals, and SPAD.neXt has enabled me to get much more out of those purchases. E.g., I have found a way to control acceleration of the Bravo’s ALT/SPD/HDG knob with a shift-key on the yoke.

Most recently, have made the A/P panel work flawlessly with the WT CJ4. Using the data monitor in SPAD.neXt, even enabled me to make the lights work on the Bravo with the free add-on Better Bravo Lights. Without SPAD, I wouldn’t have known which variables to look up.

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Yeah
 Les O’Reilly seems to be THE guy on YouTube for SPAD.next. I’m going to be binge watching his playlist
 Better then Netflix :laughing:

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Old Topic, important topic.
Hunting and gathering through control options to find what works for my Piper PA28 Arrow III.
I’m thinking I may be confused by the choices. As an arthritic 72 year old, I’d prefer buttons where I can.

Under Engine Systems:
Toggle Master Starter Switch
Toggle Master Ignition Switch
Starters Start
Set Starters
Haven’t solved this one. ^ Have to grab the key on screen.
Can set the magnetos through binds.

Under Fuel Systems;
Toggle Pump
Set Pump
Pump On
Pump Off
On/Off worked for me.

Solving most, still looking for the correct binds to turn on comms and nav radios;
There’s a ton of Radio binds, haven’t found one that works.

I am assuming some are plane and number of engines specific, but which do I choose.
What is with ‘set’?
Is there a (comprehensive) guide anywhere?