1.5.1 (Default!) Steam Controller Config lost

[fuzzix]

Update notes say: "Unfortunately, players who have heavily modified their control layouts through the Steam controller configuration UI and shifted them from the default settings may see their custom configurations reset to default after the update"

I played with a basically stock config, with very minor tweaks. Pretty much all controls other than steering/brake/accelerate have now been changed - indicators are now on the D-pad rather than the L/R bumpers. Camera, lights, cruise controls have all moved. It's like I've been handed a different game.

Has someone published a *working* config which works like the previous default? Each time I apply a community config it gets reset to the new default. I also cannot set the layout to my previous custom config (even though no compatibility issue is shown).

I can't easily update this new one, as I haven't committed the layout to memory - it's all muscle memory. I'm not even sure I'm inclined to take the time to update it, if it's going to change out from underneath me again.

[Spent]

I am having the same issue. I think we need to wait for an updated controller configuration for this new version.

[Rivaldman]

I am now using the default input layout for 1.50 on the latest version, by putting back the old steam input files to replace the new ones.

[Blaagh]

do you game on a steam deck?? cause on pc steam input is OPTIONAL you dont HAVE to use it. disable in properties of the game and select your gamepad in the dropdown ingame

[fuzzix]

I should be more explicit: I am using a Steam Controller - Valve's device. This doesn't work properly without Steam Input.

Also downgraded to 1.50 to try to rescue my old config from the ashes and ... well, it's gone - it no longer shows up in available layouts.

I mean, Steam Input isn't really a problem. The problem is that the default layout has changed radically and I'm stuck with it, apparently.

[stefan penov]

Same issue here. Playing with PS4 controller. This is the 3-rd time my control settings are wiped out. I just wanted to relax a bit after work. Now I have to spend an hour trying to get my settings the way they were again. I have no nerves left for this. Why does it have to happen? Also the whole interface is completely changed again (second time this year). Why? What was so bad with the previous 2 versions? Very disappointed.

[Blaagh]

why are you stuck? when I open the overlay and click on controller there is a button 'edit layout' - there is an actionset called 'drive' for all the functions on-the-road. edit and then apply from 'your layouts'

[Rivaldman]

Originally posted by fuzzix:

I mean, Steam Input isn't really a problem. The problem is that the default layout has changed radically and I'm stuck with it, apparently.

This is exactly what I did. Steam input works but the button mapping is completely changed. So I put back the old file of steam input to replace the current one in the game folder.

[fuzzix]

Originally posted by Rivaldman:

Originally posted by fuzzix:

I mean, Steam Input isn't really a problem. The problem is that the default layout has changed radically and I'm stuck with it, apparently.

This is exactly what I did. Steam input works but the button mapping is completely changed. So I put back the old file of steam input to replace the current one in the game folder.

This sounds promising. Are these the vdf files in C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\userdata\<user>\config\controller_configs\apps\227300\ ?

With all the downgrading and upgrading and trying things out, it will probably end up being faster transcribing the layout from a default somewhere... until the control scheme changes again and we're all back to square one.

(I mean, who decided to assign indicators to the D-pad?! This effectively means I need to take my hands off the wheel to indicate... I don't think I can explain that one to the police "Eh, yeah, I can't indicate because then the truck will veer off the road, y'know?")

[Rivaldman]

Originally posted by fuzzix:

Originally posted by Rivaldman:

This is exactly what I did. Steam input works but the button mapping is completely changed. So I put back the old file of steam input to replace the current one in the game folder.

This sounds promising. Are these the vdf files in C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\userdata\<user>\config\controller_configs\apps\227300\ ?

Not there, it's in your game installation folder.

There you have the steam_input_manifest.vdf. The other one is referring to your controller.

Just downgrade to 1.50, find the two vdf files. Backup them. Go back to 1.51. Then place the files you back up.

The location you mention should be storing the layout you edit.

[m.gregoryd75]

So I am also having difficulty with the new control scheme. I thought it was because I got a new computer and I screwed something up. I must say that I am relieved that it isn't just me as it usually is. I liked the old control with the xbox controller. I can't seem to get any of that back. And what little I do get back gets reset every time I play. Tried to do a delivery driving from outside my truck because I couldn't figure out how to get the cab view. Does any one know if the developers are going to put it back the way it was or has someone more clever than myself been able to duplicate the old setup? I have never heard anyone ever complain about the mapping before so why did they change something that important so drastically? I don't mind change as long as it enhances the game play. This does the complete opposite. I hope the developers or a crafty individual can get this sorted out. Until then I guess I'll be a "Space Trucker"

[TheArtilleryman]

This new layout is awful. They should at least provide a patch that gives you the option to go back to the old layout. I’ve literally never known any game to completely change their controller layout. Providing a selection of different layouts to choose from, sure. But don’t force a totally different control system on people. I haven’t wanted to play the game since the update, which is frustrating as I’ve forked out for the whole map.

I get that the idea was to give you all the controls on the controller, because there are some functions that you can’t do with the old layout, but they were never needed for casual players. Please provide both the old and new layouts as Steam configurations so we can switch to which one we prefer.

[fuzzix]

Originally posted by Rivaldman:

Originally posted by fuzzix:

This sounds promising. Are these the vdf files in C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\userdata\<user>\config\controller_configs\apps\227300\ ?

Not there, it's in your game installation folder.

There you have the steam_input_manifest.vdf. The other one is referring to your controller.

Just downgrade to 1.50, find the two vdf files. Backup them. Go back to 1.51. Then place the files you back up.

The location you mention should be storing the layout you edit.

Thanks! I'll give this a shot when I get time. Going to mark this as a solution in case it helps someone.

Originally posted by TheArtilleryman:

This new layout is awful. They should at least provide a patch that gives you the option to go back to the old layout.

I think that's just a matter of publishing the old layout to steam alongside the new one?

Perhaps someone with a working config could push it to community layouts with a unique name so it's easily found - there are already a few 1.51 layouts up there.

If I get round to it today, I'll push my config to community.

*update* Rivaldman is on the ball - fair play, this worked for me. I added a community config for Steam Controller called "1.51 Old Default Purple Monkey Dishwasher" if you want to try this out (you might have to show all and scroll to the bottom). I don't have xbox one or ps5 controllers to edit other layouts, sorry.

For anyone who wants to try this out, I uploaded the 1.50 input vdf files here:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R6yymml2M6mfvI9QHjGWCun-s48li-Cy/view

... Now to try adding them to ATS 😁

[mister.rook]

Nice fix - I have both working MOSTLY in ATS and ETS2 for my steam controller but I can't seem to get the back grips/flippers to do anything. I normally use those for shifting in Real Automatic mode. Any ideas? I have them enabled in the profile but they're set to Tab / Tab Back and I don't see a shifting option or what I would need to set them to in order to shift the gears.

[fuzzix]

Originally posted by mister.rook:

Nice fix - I have both working MOSTLY in ATS and ETS2 for my steam controller but I can't seem to get the back grips/flippers to do anything. I normally use those for shifting in Real Automatic mode. Any ideas? I have them enabled in the profile but they're set to Tab / Tab Back and I don't see a shifting option or what I would need to set them to in order to shift the gears.

Have you navigated over to driving controls in the config interface? There are several different layouts for menus and so on.

[mister.rook]

Originally posted by fuzzix:

Originally posted by mister.rook:

Nice fix - I have both working MOSTLY in ATS and ETS2 for my steam controller but I can't seem to get the back grips/flippers to do anything. I normally use those for shifting in Real Automatic mode. Any ideas? I have them enabled in the profile but they're set to Tab / Tab Back and I don't see a shifting option or what I would need to set them to in order to shift the gears.

Have you navigated over to driving controls in the config interface? There are several different layouts for menus and so on.

:o ooooooomg, I didn't realize that there were more control sets. I happened to just see the bumpers and found the driving controls and set the shifts. I can now drive my truck again! Thanks so much!!!!!! Aaaaaaahhhh!!!!!