discussed this with my captain and he said at takeoff u gotta make your life easier.
(If) On the contrary I want to make use of the AUTOFLIGHT system ... at takeoff point il increase my workload
1.GO to fix info put radial and vor to get it on pfd for better situation awareness
2. Fast check with Ddrmi what would the reciprocal be of radial 040
3. after departure and on interception heading ask for "Set direct x radial in 220
I cannot think of any better way that is both simple and robust as this one.