# Instructor Remote Control

Tacview’s Remote Control feature allows you to control the current local aircraft in up to 4 simulators (DCS World, X-Plane and P3D/FSX) at the same time. 

To enable remote control, first launch your flight in your simulator.

Then access Tacview’s Remote Control feature via the `Recording` menu. Enter your simulator’s IP address, port being used and, if you are using DCS World, the optional remote control password.

![Remote Control](/files/yQiMhp0ZvHEVdeja8UDe)

If the connection fails, ensure the port is properly open and redirected on the host’s firewall/router.

You will now be able to trigger actions in the simulator using the buttons on the remote control.

Some controls such as `Reset` and `Eject` require a double click.

Right-click on any control to assign input from your keyboard or joystick.

Just press any key/button or move your joystick to assign the control. 

![Remote Control - Assign Input](/files/cRGbmVpi00IbHjLpEwrl)

In DCS World you may add triggers associated to flags 1001 – 1008 which you can activate via Custom Commands. A single click sets the flag value to 1 and a double click sets the flag value to 2.

![Remote Control - DCS World Triggers](/files/6AdJRK7dWh1A42Y8d95G)

![Remote Control - Custom Commands](/files/3hiEBj1p7t9DkhMwOYlE)

Press `Toggle Focus` to set the focus on the remote control of your choice.

If you have more than one Remote Control associated to the same inputs, you can use the `Exclusive Focus` to make the inputs affect only that Remote Control.


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