Digi Flag Overlay (Free to Use)
Shows clear digital flag status (yellow/blue/white/checkered etc.) so you don’t miss race control messages. [1]
What it does
Why it exists
- Makes flags easier to notice than small in-game UI elements.
- Helps when you run minimal HUD or use VR/triples where the default flags are hard to see.
- Useful for endurance and multiclass where flags and warnings can be frequent.
Best use style
- Set it to be obvious but not distracting.
- Use a consistent spot on every layout (Practice/Quali/Race) so your eyes learn it.
- Pair it with Radar/Relative if you want maximum “situational awareness” overlays.
Best time to use
- All races: especially useful if you hide the in-sim HUD.
- Restarts & cautions: quick confirmation of flag state without hunting the UI.
- Multiclass: easier to catch local yellows and passing flags while managing traffic.
- VR/triples: avoids missing small corner-of-screen warnings.
Quick setup
- Enable Digi Flag in RaceLab → Overlays.
- Place it near your natural eyeline (commonly top-centre or upper-left).
- Resize so you can read it instantly, but it doesn’t cover braking markers.
- Test by joining a session where flags can appear (practice with incidents / AI works too).
Tip: If you already use the in-game flag box, keep Digi Flag smaller and more transparent so it’s a backup, not double clutter.
Key settings (keep it simple)
Visibility
- Opacity: lower it slightly so it’s obvious but not “shouting”.
- Scale: big enough to read instantly.
- Animation: if there’s a blink/flash option, use it carefully (too much can distract).
Positioning
- Top-centre is most noticeable, but can hide track objects.
- Upper-left is less intrusive for many drivers.
- Keep the same placement across all layouts.
Common “best practice”
- Small and consistent beats large and distracting.
- If you’re missing flags: increase size, not brightness.
- If it annoys you: reduce scale and raise transparency.
When NOT to use it
- If your sim already shows large, clear flags in a perfect location.
- If you’re building a minimal overlay layout and want less UI.
VR positioning
- Place it where your eyes naturally pass (upper-left or upper-centre usually works best).
- In VR, scale down first if it feels too close.
- Keep it away from the horizon line so it doesn’t pull focus from the road.
Troubleshooting
Flags never appear
- Confirm the correct sim is selected and telemetry is connected.
- Try a different session (some sessions rarely show flags).
- Toggle the overlay off/on after the session loads.
Overlay feels distracting
- Reduce scale.
- Increase transparency.
- Move it slightly farther from the centre of your view.
Sources & References
[1]
Digi Flag Overlay screenshot (RaceLab UI image provided for this support site).
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