OpenKneeboard Fred Emmott
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:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Customizable Layouts: Users can create and customize multiple kneeboard layouts to suit their specific needs, whether they are flying a particular aircraft type or operating in different phases of flight.
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Multi-Monitor Support: OpenKneeboard supports multi-monitor setups, allowing users to position the tool's interface on separate screens for optimal visibility and ease of use.
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Keyboard Shortcuts: The tool includes keyboard shortcuts for quick access to frequently used functions, improving efficiency and reducing the time needed to navigate through the application.
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Cross-Platform Availability: OpenKneeboard is compatible with multiple platforms, including Windows, Linux, and macOS, ensuring broad accessibility for users across different operating systems.
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Winget Installation: The software can be installed via winget, a modern package manager for Windows, making it easy to set up and integrate into your existing flight simulation environment.
Audience & Benefit:
Ideal for pilots and aviation enthusiasts who use flight simulators like Microsoft Flight Simulator or DCS World, OpenKneeboard enhances the realism and situational awareness of virtual cockpits. By providing a realistic way to manage reference information and take notes in-game, it helps users achieve a more immersive and authentic simulation experience.
Whether you're preparing for a complex approach, navigating through challenging weather conditions, or simply want to enhance your interaction with the virtual cockpit, OpenKneeboard is an essential tool for serious flight simmers.
README
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.
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