OpenKneeboard Fred Emmott

dcs dcs-world kneeboard msfs msfs-2020 openxr openxr-layer openxr-layers virtual-reality

Use this command to install OpenKneeboard:

winget install --id=FredEmmott.OpenKneeboard -e

A tool for notes and reference information in flight simulators (VR and non-VR)

OpenKneeboard is an interactive tool designed to display reference information and take notes in flight simulators, including both VR and non-VR environments. It provides a realistic and immersive experience for pilots by replicating the functionality of a kneeboard, a physical notebook used by real-world pilots for quick reference during flights.

Key Features:

Joystick/HOTAS Bindings: OpenKneeboard supports full integration with joysticks and HOTAS (Hands-On Throttle And Stick) controllers, allowing users to interact with the tool using in-game controls.
Graphics Tablet Support: Designed for use with artists' tablets like Wacom or Huion, OpenKneeboard enables precise note-taking and annotations, enhancing the realism of the flight simulation experience.
Real-Time Updates: The tool can display live data from external sources, such as navigation charts, weather information, and aircraft systems, providing pilots with up-to-date reference material.

OpenKneeboard is an interactive way to show reference information and take notes in games - especially flight simulators - including in VR.

OpenKneeboard can be controlled via joystick/HOTAS bindings, or a graphics tablet ('artists tablet') such as those made by Wacom or Huion; phones and tablet computers like iPads or Microsoft Surface tablets are not compatible. Mice are not supported in-game.

Go to https://openkneeboard.com for more information.

Building and contributing

See the internals documentation.

License

OpenKneeboard is licensed under the GNU General Public License, version 2, with an exception to permit certain additional dependencies. For details, see LICENSE.

This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the GNU General Public License for more details.

This project uses several third-party libraries, which are used and distributed under their own license terms.