T.A.R.G.E.T. ADVANCED PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE

WHAT IS T.A.R.G.E.T. SOFTWARE ?

T.A.R.G.E.T. (Thrustmaster Advanced pRogramming Graphical EdiTor) is a software program used to configure and customize Thrustmaster flight simulation devices (joysticks, yokes, throttles and rudder pedals). It is a powerful customization and configuration tool for experienced gamers who want to enhance their gaming experience by going further than in-game mapping allows. The possibilities opened up by T.A.R.G.E.T. are endless: for example, you can assign a macro to a specific button on a device in your Thrustmaster ecosystem, using the keys on your keyboard and/or the buttons on your mouse. When you become even more advanced, you can also create executable loops, set variables, open network ports, and so much more.

The following are some of the main benefits of T.A.R.G.E.T.:

• Device configuration: you can configure the buttons, axes and other controls on Thrustmaster devices in order to assign a specific function to a button, or adjust the sensitivity of a joystick or mini-stick on a gamepad.

• Profile creation or use of pre-existing profiles: you can use pre-existing mapping profiles or create and modify your own profiles for different games. Each profile saves your specific settings, allowing you to easily switch between one game and another without having to reconfigure your device each time.
• Macro and script creation: macros make it possible, for example, to execute sequences of actions by pressing a single button, which is useful for games requiring complex key combinations. Scripts allow for even more advanced configuration possibilities.

• Peripheral testing : this tool ensures that the peripherals are operating correctly and optimally.

• Multi-device compatibility: T.A.R.G.E.T. can manage multiple devices simultaneously. For example, you can use a joystick, throttle quadrant and rudder pedals together, and the software will recognize them as a single USB device, making it easier and more intuitive to use them in your games.

Detection of AVA F/A-18 Super Hornet Flight Stick in the T.A.R.G.E.T. software

WHICH THRUSTMASTER PRODUCTS ARE COMPATIBLE WITH THE T.A.R.G.E.T. SOFTWARE ?

Excluding the T.Flight Hotas range, T.Flight Stick X and USB Joystick, all joysticks, throttles and rudder pedal systems in the Thrustmaster ecosystem are compatible with the T.A.R.G.E.T. software.

ORGANIZATION OF THE SOFTWARE

The main page of the T.A.R.G.E.T. software, known as the “Dashboard”, is divided into several different areas.

The left-hand column offers various quick launch features, including :

• “Fly NOW“, allowing a simulator and its associated configuration to be launched quickly.

• “How Do I“, to display help options.

• “GUI Condiguration files” to easily edit a personal configuration, a configuration already included with the software, or a configuration obtained via the Internet.

• Resources for accessing links to the Thrustmaster support website.

The right-hand side lets users edit and manage Thrustmaster USB devices, thanks to :

• The “New Configuration” button.

• The “Edit Configuration” button.

• The “Run Configuration” button.

HELPFUL LINKS

For more information, please check out the following links :

• Download the T.A.R.G.E.T. software

• Video explaining the T.A.R.G.E.T. software on YouTube :

• The Thrustmaster support website