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An '''MFD''' is a '''multi-function display''', i.e. a display that can be used for different tasks at different times. Most Orbiter vessels are equipped with two of these; the basic (non-panel) cockpit view puts them at the bottom corners of the screen. Some vessels (such as the [[Dragonfly]]) have only one MFD. | An '''MFD''' is a '''multi-function display''', i.e. a display that can be used for different tasks at different times. Most Orbiter vessels are equipped with two of these; the basic (non-panel) cockpit view puts them at the bottom corners of the screen. Some vessels (such as the [[Dragonfly]]) have only one MFD. | ||
| − | In Orbiter parlance, MFD has also come to mean a downloadable module which provides new functionality for the MFDs. Examples are [[TransX]], [[IMFD]] (both for long-distance flight planning), [[AeroBrakeMFD]] (which allows accurate atmospheric maneuvres). | + | MFD is a square computer display, emulating an LCD display with a set of pushbuttons arrayed around the screen to control various aspects of the mode running in the display. The display (MFD monitor) is in the center of the MFD with various buttons to each side and bottom. The bottom buttons from left to right are: |
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| + | {{Key|PWR}}, keyboard shortcut {{Key|Shift}}{{Key|Esc}} turns the MFD on and off. in the glass cockpit, turning the MFD display off it will completely disappear so you can see what's behind it outside. | ||
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| + | {{Key|SEL}}{{Key|Shift}}+{{Key|F1}}Lists all the MFD modes available in the scenario,<br>clicking the SEL button multiple times displays multiple lists of MFD modes,<br>after all modes have been displayed, the display returns to the active mode. | ||
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| + | {{Key|MNU}}{{Key|Shift}}+{{Key|'}} | ||
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| + | In Orbiter parlance, MFD has also come to mean a downloadable module which provides new functionality for the MFDs. Examples are [[TransX]], [[IMFD]] (both for long-distance flight planning), [[AeroBrakeMFD]] (which allows accurate atmospheric maneuvres). In the Orbiter manual that comes with the Orbiter download, it is referred to as MFD mode (i.e. COM/NAV, Orbit, VOR/VTOL, etc.). | ||
See: [[:Category:MFD addons]] | See: [[:Category:MFD addons]] | ||
Revision as of 03:01, 26 April 2023
An MFD is a multi-function display, i.e. a display that can be used for different tasks at different times. Most Orbiter vessels are equipped with two of these; the basic (non-panel) cockpit view puts them at the bottom corners of the screen. Some vessels (such as the Dragonfly) have only one MFD.
MFD is a square computer display, emulating an LCD display with a set of pushbuttons arrayed around the screen to control various aspects of the mode running in the display. The display (MFD monitor) is in the center of the MFD with various buttons to each side and bottom. The bottom buttons from left to right are:
PWR, keyboard shortcut ShiftEsc turns the MFD on and off. in the glass cockpit, turning the MFD display off it will completely disappear so you can see what's behind it outside.
SELShift+F1Lists all the MFD modes available in the scenario,
clicking the SEL button multiple times displays multiple lists of MFD modes,
after all modes have been displayed, the display returns to the active mode.
MNUShift+'
In Orbiter parlance, MFD has also come to mean a downloadable module which provides new functionality for the MFDs. Examples are TransX, IMFD (both for long-distance flight planning), AeroBrakeMFD (which allows accurate atmospheric maneuvres). In the Orbiter manual that comes with the Orbiter download, it is referred to as MFD mode (i.e. COM/NAV, Orbit, VOR/VTOL, etc.).
See: Category:MFD addons