[chas1963]

A joystick profile? Mmm... Unfortunately not!
I've got a Saitek X-45. It's a good joystick, but I had some minor software issues with the programming function (probably because it's one of the early models), so I gave it up. And both of the hat switches are fully used (I use them for looking around and trimming).
So a switch command between wide and gunsight views would be perfect! I'm asking because I don't think this would be so difficult to modify...
Anyone knows which files need to be modified and how can I rework them pls? :?

download the resent software from the Saitek web sight...

p.s. Sorry, I didn't mean to sound glib...Before I got "TrackIR w/6DOF" I used the same "toggle view" button that you tried. I didn't seem to have as much of a problem as you do with the system...even if I toggled past the view I needed I just had to click again. It doesn't really take that long. I have used both systems (buttons & hat switch, and TrackIR) and it takes almost the same amount of time to click (even if I have to re-click) as turn my head. What you really need to do is get TrackIR or try "FreeTrack" (one of the free alternatives).

Another thing you could look for is a "gaming Macro program" that works for ya...I'm really surprised that the later saitek program doesn't work for you...