Hi I would like to use one of my Saitek X52 joystick buttons to deploy the HGS. When I use the FMC CDU to assign a key command it doesn't recognise a joystick button. I don't want to use the SST software to achieve this, I'm sure I'm missing something simple. Any help appreciated.

I have the X52, and i'm using the SST. Works great. I don't know why people have a problem with it. You assign a keyboard command to the HGS, and then assign it in the SST to a button. Simple as pie and works.

Thanks Cristi, It just means loading another piece of software for just one key command, I'm trying to keep resources to a minimum when FSX is loaded.

I didn't see it take that much resources... maybe a meg or 2.... And you do have a much better config than mine so it shouldn't cause any trouble. Anyways... to each his own. Good luck.

Maybe I'm being too fussy !!

I did it throught FSUIPC and it works great. I created a mouse macro.

I'll take a look at the FSUIPC User Guide. Thanks

I would like to use one of my Saitek X52 joystick buttons to deploy the HGS.

LINDA! we have implemented also a feature, that you press the button, view is switching to the HGS, HGS is moving down.Pressing the button again: HGS is moving up, view is switching back

I didn't see it take that much resources... maybe a meg or 2.... And you do have a much better config than mine so it shouldn't cause any trouble. Anyways... to each his own. Good luck.

Resources=3968ko but I use it anyway

Vote #2 for LINDA !!! At least, check it out.