Presets

Presets are saved configurations that store all your tracking and communication settings in one place. They allow you to quickly switch between different setups for different games or use cases.

What's Stored in a Preset

Each preset contains:

Communication settings: Protocol selection and configuration
Head tracking settings: Which axes are enabled, smoothness, deadzone, and mapping curves
Eye tracking settings: Which axes are enabled, smoothness, deadzone, and mapping curves
Eye tracking influence: How much eye movement affects the final tracking output
TrueView setting: Whether TrueView is enabled
Keybind: Optional keyboard shortcut to switch to this preset

Managing Presets

Viewing and Switching Presets

In the Gaming tab, click the preset name button (shows current preset)
This opens the Presets window showing all available presets
Click any preset to switch to it immediately
The current preset is highlighted with a blue border

Creating New Presets

In the Presets window, click the "+" button
Enter a name for your preset
Choose how to initialize the settings:
- From preset: Copy settings from an existing preset
- Default settings: Start with the application's default configuration
- From file: Import settings from a previously exported preset file

Preset Options

For any preset except "Default", click the options button (⋯) to access:

Set Keybind: Assign a keyboard shortcut to quickly switch to this preset
Rename: Change the preset name
Share: Export the preset as a JSON file that others can import
Delete: Remove the preset permanently

The Default Preset

The "Default" preset cannot be deleted or renamed
It serves as a fallback and starting point for new presets
You can modify its settings, but it will always exist

Quick Switching with Keybinds

Setting Up Preset Keybinds

Click the options button for any preset
Click in the keybind area (shows "None" if no keybind is set)
Press the key combination you want to use
The keybind is saved automatically

Using Preset Keybinds

Press your assigned key combination while LookPilot is running
The preset will switch immediately, even if the main window is minimized
If tracking is active and communication settings would change, tracking stops automatically

Organization Tips

Naming Conventions

Consider organizing presets by:

Game type: "Flight Sim", "Racing", "FPS"
Specific games: "DCS World", "MSFS 2020", "Elite Dangerous"
Use case: "Precise", "Smooth", "High Sensitivity"

Preset Hierarchy

Start with the Default preset as your baseline
Create game-specific presets by copying and modifying existing ones
Use descriptive names that make the preset's purpose clear

Import and Export

Sharing Presets

Click the Share option for any preset
Choose where to save the JSON file
Others can import this file when creating a new preset

Importing Presets

When creating a new preset, select "From file"
Browse to the exported JSON file
The preset will be created with those settings

Best Practices

Backup Important Presets

Export presets you've spent time fine-tuning
Store them in a safe location as backup files
This protects against accidental deletion or corruption

Testing Changes

Always test new settings before overwriting an existing preset
Create a copy first if you're unsure about changes
The Default preset provides a safe fallback option

Keybind Management

Use logical key combinations that don't conflict with games
Consider using modifier keys (Ctrl, Alt, Shift) to avoid conflicts
Document your keybinds if you have many presets

Troubleshooting

If presets aren't working correctly:

Preset won't switch: Check if tracking is active - some changes require stopping tracking first
Settings not saving: Ensure you have write permissions to the LookPilot data folder
Keybind not working: Verify the key combination isn't blocked by other applications
Import fails: Check that the JSON file is a valid LookPilot preset export

For additional support, contact: support@lookpilot.app