DenisH wrote on May 6^th, 2009 at 2:02pm:


Denis
One thing about the zoom function in VC mode that I've always found odd is that by default '-' and '=' are called increase selection and decrease selection.........using these default settings makes zooming in and out........very dramatic what will help you with this is to go into the controls menu and change both "- and =" to "increase slightly" and "decrease slightly" that way you will have much more control over what level of zoom you would like. It's always a trade-off in VC over getting the widest veiw for perspective, and being able to read your gauges, and making this change makes it easier to find that sweet spot 

HAGAR  Yes. That's exactly what happened. Thanks very much for the guidance.  I think it's straightened out now. 

PS  Sorry for typo. The little Belgrade plane is the  "Saint George" Do you guys know it?

ROM: You mentioned you have a AV8R joystick? Have you had problems with commands? I programmed my sticK several times to have the snap-to-panel on button 4, which u recommended in one post.  It worked for a few flights and then went dead. I tried using toggle #3 and that didn't work at all. I went back to a new profile but my stick absolutely refuses to recognize shift + number 0, which is the snap to panel command. Stick also frequently responds to a command not profiled by me?  think it may be faulty. Do you or anyhone have a number for Seitek in the USA. The one I have no longer is in service.   Incidentally, I use the left shift  + number 0. I tried right shift and that doesn't respond either.  Any suggestions would be appreciated.  I'm getting a yoke and pedals shortly but still like the  stick since I am fond of tail draggers.

Rom:  Thanks very much for the advice.

Denis
I would suggest to leave the profiler turned off, then go into Controls/assignments within the game and set-up all your buttons on the stick from within the game, to change assignments within the game you just DBL left click on the command you want change then press the new button to assign the new key. 
The profiler that comes with the stick is really un-necessary unless you are wanting different key combinations for different planes and things like that........which I dont think what you have in mind
I just went back and re-read your question and perhaps you have changed the rotary mode selector button on the front of the stick which could change the inputs you have programed, so just turn that dial and see if your functions come back .......I would still suggest you leave the profiler off and re-assign within the game....it is easier than using the software......hope that helps.

PS.
even if your not quite ready for the yoke, the pedals will make such a huge impact on the realism of your sim enjoyment, I use CH pedals not Saitek, but I'm pretty sure that all you need to do is plug them in and the main axis' should just automatically work with no........complications, or need to program.......just enjoy them

Excuse me, I meant the control, not the stick.

ROM:  I tried  to program  the buttons by using the internal settings and still no luck. I did find a number for Saitek tech support here in the USA and  they said it is probably a defective stick. I am sending it in for either repair or replacement. Thanks again for your help. Incidentally, the USA number for Saitek tech assistance is 619 683 9830.  They're in San Diego.