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[[Image:AttitudeMFD_V3.2_20072912.png|right|thumb|300px|AttitudeMFD Version 3.2]]
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== Description ==
  
{{Addon|
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This MFD provides the user with attitude information (pitch, yaw, and roll) with respect to a
|1=Available at [https://www.orbiter-forum.com/resources/attitude-mfd-v3-2.2596/ Attitude MFD] at Orbiter Forum Resources
 
|2=Tim 'tblaxland' Blaxland
 
|3=V3.2
 
|4=?
 
}}
 
 
 
This [[MFD]] for [[Orbiter|Orbiter Space Flight Simulator]] provides the user with attitude information (pitch, yaw, and roll) with respect to a
 
 
pre-selected attitude.  It also provides an "Attitude Hold" mode to automatically hold the
 
pre-selected attitude.  It also provides an "Attitude Hold" mode to automatically hold the
 
desired attitude.
 
desired attitude.
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== Download and Installation ==
 
== Download and Installation ==
  
Download the addon from [https://www.orbiter-forum.com/resources/attitude-mfd-v3-2.2596/?__cf_chl_tk=CbYE24oEUX1ZfP73ixRmNmwNN_6qg0rvH2Is5IDxSQA-1665455959-0-gaNycGzNCGU Orbiter-forum/Orbiter Downloads].
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Download the addon from [http://www.orbithangar.com/searchid.php?ID=3165 Orbit Hangar].
  
 
To install, simply unzip into your Orbiter directory.  Then, activate the module
 
To install, simply unzip into your Orbiter directory.  Then, activate the module
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There are four base reference attitudes that the MFD uses:
 
There are four base reference attitudes that the MFD uses:
  
# ''User Attitude'': Attitude selected by the user.  The user orients the spacecraft to the desired attitude and "marks" it.
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# User Attitude: Attitude selected by the user.  The user orients the spacecraft to
# ''Velocity'': Attitude defined by the velocity vector and the local horizon. This can be thought of as a combination of the Prograde and H-Level navcomp modes that are built into Orbiter.
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the desired attitude and "marks" it.
# ''Target Relative'': Orient towards a user-defined target.
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# ''Entry Interface'': Attitude defined by the velocity vector and local horizon at entry interface. Currently, this feature is only supported for elliptical orbits reentering the Earth's atmosphere (defined as an altitude of approximately 99 km above the Earth's surface).
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# Velocity: Attitude defined by the velocity vector and the local horizon.
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This can be thought of as a combination of the Prograde and H-Level
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navcomp modes that are built into Orbiter.
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# Target Relative: Orient towards a user-defined target.
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# Entry Interface: Attitude defined by the velocity vector and local horizon at entry  
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interface. Currently, this feature is only supported for elliptical
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orbits reentering the Earth's atmosphere (defined as an altitude of
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approximately 99 km above the Earth's surface).
  
 
Based on this reference attitude, the user can select a relative pitch, yaw, and roll.  The
 
Based on this reference attitude, the user can select a relative pitch, yaw, and roll.  The
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are on the keyboard, NOT the numeric keypad.
 
are on the keyboard, NOT the numeric keypad.
  
{| border="1" cellpadding="3"
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Key Description
! width="150" | Key !! align="left" | Description
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|-
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SHIFT + U Activate Attitude MFD  
! {{Key|Shift}}{{Key|U}}
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SHIFT + 1 Set User Attitude reference attitude
| Activate Attitude MFD
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SHIFT + 2 Set Velocity reference attitude
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SHIFT + 3 Set Target Relative Attitude reference attitude
! {{Key|Shift}}{{Key|1}}
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SHIFT + 4 Set Entry Interface reference attitude
| Set User Attitude reference attitude
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SHIFT + M Manually set the mode. The user is prompted to enter the mode
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number (1 - 4).   This is only needed in rare instances where
! {{Key|Shift}}{{Key|2}}
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the vessel defines a SHIFT + Number key combination (such as the
| Set Velocity reference attitude
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shuttle's RMS). In all other instances, the mode can be switched
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directly using SHIFT + Number.
! {{Key|Shift}}{{Key|3}}
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SHIFT + P Set the pitch relative to the reference attitude
| Set Target Relative Attitude reference attitude
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SHIFT + Y Set the yaw relative to the reference attitude
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SHIFT + R Set the roll relative to the reference attitude
! {{Key|Shift}}{{Key|4}}
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SHIFT + H Toggle Attitude Hold mode
| Set Entry Interface reference attitude
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SHIFT + . Set current attitude as the reference attitude (User Attitude mode only)
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SHIFT + C Toggle the color mode. This allows the user to specify color scheme
! {{Key|Shift}}{{Key|M}}
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used to display negative pitch, yaw, and roll values. This key cycles
| Manually set the mode. The user is prompted to enter the mode number (1 - 4). This is only needed in rare instances where the vessel defines a SHIFT + Number key combination (such as the shuttle's RMS). In all other instances, the mode can be switched directly using SHIFT + Number.
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through the three colors - the default green, white, or red.
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! {{Key|Shift}}{{Key|P}}
 
| Set the pitch relative to the reference attitude
 
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! {{Key|Shift}}{{Key|Y}}
 
| Set the yaw relative to the reference attitude
 
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! {{Key|Shift}}{{Key|R}}
 
| Set the roll relative to the reference attitude
 
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! {{Key|Shift}}{{Key|H}}
 
| Toggle Attitude Hold mode
 
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! {{Key|Shift}}{{Key|.}}
 
| Set current attitude as the reference attitude (User Attitude mode only)
 
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! {{Key|Shift}}{{Key|C}}
 
| Toggle the color mode. This allows the user to specify color scheme used to display negative pitch, yaw, and roll values. This key cycles through the three colors - the default green, white, or red.
 
|}
 
  
 
=== Target Relative Mode ===
 
=== Target Relative Mode ===
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perpendicular to the plane defined by the velocity vector and the vector to the target. This
 
perpendicular to the plane defined by the velocity vector and the vector to the target. This
 
reference was selected because you always have these two references, whereas a local vertical is
 
reference was selected because you always have these two references, whereas a local vertical is
not always obvious. When performing an orbital rendezvous, this roll reference vector will be the
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not always obvious. When performing a orbital rendezvous, this roll reference vector will be the
 
same as the local horizontal anyway, assuming the orbital planes are aligned.
 
same as the local horizontal anyway, assuming the orbital planes are aligned.
  
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RPM and TOR buttons. These buttons can be found on the second page of buttons by pressing the MNU
 
RPM and TOR buttons. These buttons can be found on the second page of buttons by pressing the MNU
 
button until they appear. Pressing these buttons will command the auto-pilot to maintain a
 
button until they appear. Pressing these buttons will command the auto-pilot to maintain a
positive pitch rate of 0.75deg/sec and orbital rate, respectively. Press the buttons again to
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positive pitch rate of 0.75deg/sec and orbital rate, respectectively. Press the buttons again to
 
deactivate.
 
deactivate.
  
 
The following are a list of commands specific to the Target Relative mode:  
 
The following are a list of commands specific to the Target Relative mode:  
  
{| border="1" cellpadding="3"
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Key Description
! width="150" | Key !! align="left" | Description
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SHIFT + T Select target.  The user is prompted to enter the object name.
! {{Key|Shift}}{{Key|T}}
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SHIFT + N Select next target.  Targets are stored in order of increasing distance
| Select target.  The user is prompted to enter the object name.
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for the spacecraft.  Cycles through the list of all available objects.  
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SHIFT + SPACE Select closest target.
! {{Key|Shift}}{{Key|N}}
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SHIFT + B Set the current surface target (selected via the Map MFD) as the
| Select next target.  Targets are stored in order of increasing distance for the spacecraft.  Cycles through the list of all available objects.  
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Orient Mode target.  If no target is selected, this command is ignored.
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Note that if you change Map targets you must use Shift-B again to update
! {{Key|Shift}}{{Key|Space}}
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the target.   
| Select closest target.
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SHIFT + NUMPAD 5 Trim all axes
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SHIFT + NUMPAD 1 Trim the vertical axis
! {{Key|Shift}}{{Key|B}}
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SHIFT + NUMPAD 2 Trim the lateral axis  
| Set the current surface target (selected via the Map MFD) as the Orient Mode target.  If no target is selected, this command is ignored. Note that if you change Map targets you must use Shift-B again to update the target.   
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SHIFT + NUMPAD 3 Trim the fore/aft axis
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SHIFT + NUMPAD 7 Trim the vertical and lateral axes
! {{Key|Shift}}{{Key|Numpad 5}}
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SHIFT + NUMPAD 8 Trim the lateral and fore/aft axes
| Trim all axes
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SHIFT + NUMPAD 9 Trim the vertical and fore/aft axes
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! {{Key|Shift}}{{Key|Numpad 1}}
 
| Trim the vertical axis
 
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! {{Key|Shift}}{{Key|Numpad 2}}
 
| Trim the lateral axis  
 
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! {{Key|Shift}}{{Key|Numpad 3}}
 
| Trim the fore/aft axis
 
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! {{Key|Shift}}{{Key|Numpad 7}}
 
| Trim the vertical and lateral axes
 
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! {{Key|Shift}}{{Key|Numpad 8}}
 
| Trim the lateral and fore/aft axes
 
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! {{Key|Shift}}{{Key|Numpad 9}}
 
| Trim the vertical and fore/aft axes
 
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=== Trimming Relative Velocity ===
 
=== Trimming Relative Velocity ===
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When trim is engaged, the label on each affected axis' relative velocity display will turn white.
 
When trim is engaged, the label on each affected axis' relative velocity display will turn white.
When the spacecraft is trimmed, the system will automatically disengage.  It is also possible to
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When the spacecraft is trimmed, the system will automatically disengaged.  It is also possible to
manually disengage the trim by pressing the trim command for a second time.  Note that this only
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manually disengaged the trim by pressing the trim command for a second time.  Note that this only
works if the two commands are identical - for example, to disengage a trim on the vertical axis,
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works if the two commands are identical - for example, to disengaged a trim on the vertical axis,
 
SHIFT + 1 would be entered.  If instead, SHIFT + 2 was entered, the trim will remain engaged but  
 
SHIFT + 1 would be entered.  If instead, SHIFT + 2 was entered, the trim will remain engaged but  
 
will switch from the vertical axis to the lateral one.
 
will switch from the vertical axis to the lateral one.
  
Note that if available, the MFD will attempt to use main/hover engines if it's determined that
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Note that if available, the MFD will attemp to use main/hover engines if it's determined that
 
it will take more than three seconds of linear thruster firing to produce the desired trim.   
 
it will take more than three seconds of linear thruster firing to produce the desired trim.   
 
If you're using a spacecraft that requires an arming of the engine (e.g. NASSP), make sure that
 
If you're using a spacecraft that requires an arming of the engine (e.g. NASSP), make sure that
the engine is armed, otherwise the trim will not be successful.
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the engine is armed, otherwise the trim will not be sucessfull.  
  
 
== Source Code ==
 
== Source Code ==
  
Since I believe strongly in Open Source, I have included the MFD source files in the download.
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Being a strong believer in Open Source, the source files for the MFD are included in the download.
 
You are free to use, modify, and redistribute the code within certain, fairly loose,  
 
You are free to use, modify, and redistribute the code within certain, fairly loose,  
guidelines. Please read Copyright.txt that is included with the source files for full  
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guidelines. Please read Copyright.txt that is included with the source files for full  
 
details.
 
details.
  
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One of my purposes for releasing this version is to get user feedback.  If you use this add-on, and you have either compliments, suggestions, or criticisms (though I hope any criticisms include a suggestion :-) ), contact me at [http://www.orbiter-forum.com Orbiter-Forum].  In particular:
 
One of my purposes for releasing this version is to get user feedback.  If you use this add-on, and you have either compliments, suggestions, or criticisms (though I hope any criticisms include a suggestion :-) ), contact me at [http://www.orbiter-forum.com Orbiter-Forum].  In particular:
  
# What did you like about this MFD (functionality, display, etc)?
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1) What did you like about this MFD (functionality, display, etc)?
# What did you not like about it?
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2) What did you not like about it?
# What types of additional functionality do you think that you'd find useful?
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3) What types of additional functionality do you think that you'd find useful?
  
 
== Copyright ==
 
== Copyright ==
  
Copyright: 2003 - Chris Knestrick; 2005 - Bob Denny; 2008 - Tim Blaxland
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Copyright 2003 Chris Knestrick, 2008 Tim Blaxland
  
 
== Warranty ==
 
== Warranty ==
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This software is free, and consequently provided AS IS; there is no warranty  
 
This software is free, and consequently provided AS IS; there is no warranty  
 
of any kind, and the user is responsible for whatever horrible things may happen,
 
of any kind, and the user is responsible for whatever horrible things may happen,
including, but not limited to hair loss, insomnia, or fatigue. Side effects are
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including, but not limited to hair loss, insmonia, or fatigue. Side effects are
generally mild and include nausea, headache, dry mouth, and sexual dysfunction.  Consult
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generally mild and include nasuea, headache, dry mouth, and sexual dysfunction.  Consult
 
your doctor if side effects continue or become bothersome.
 
your doctor if side effects continue or become bothersome.
 
== External links ==
 
*[https://www.orbiter-forum.com/resources/attitude-mfd-v3-0-050618.405/ Attitude MFD V3.0 (050618)] at Orbiter-forum/resources.
 
*[https://www.orbiter-forum.com/resources/attitude-mfd-v3-2.2596/ Attitude MFD V3.2] at Orbiter-forum/resources.
 
 
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[[Category:Add-ons]]
 
[[Category:Utilities add-ons]]
 
[[Category:MFD]]
 
[[Category:MFD add-ons]]
 
[[Category:Add-ons by tblaxland]]
 

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