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16 minutes ago, Airbuspilot said:
This could be named Window2.lua and could be assigned to a separate Joystick Button in the FSUIPC Button Assignments. And so i want to simulate
the Button Press with Lua Code, if my Condition is fulfilled.If your condition is filled, you can just call ipc.runlua("Window2.lua"), no?
Otherwise, use virtual buttons which can be "simulated".
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On 11/1/2023 at 4:34 PM, Robert1054 said:
I cannot send the attachment because its to large!
It can always be compressed/zipped. Also please do not start a new log file, I need to see the full file and not a continuation log file. And it looks like you forgot to add the requested offset logging.
But the extract you posted shows the offset being updated according to your assignments, e.g.:263156 IPC Offsets Control: Ctrl=x0100, Length=1, Offset=5814, Param=x1
So the buttons are working and sending the assigned control.
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But why do you want to trigger a joystick button press? Can you not just trigger the action that the button press would perform?
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6 hours ago, Reco said:
In the ini file in what section should I put the lua auto-started,
It is its own section - [Auto]. It can go anywhere - but not embedded in another section (obviously I hope!).
6 hours ago, Reco said:with the IgnoreThese does that entry go directly under the [Buttons] heading
Yes - please see the Advanced User guide, page 16.
6 hours ago, Reco said:When I reassign the rotary encoders again do I still need to put in the corresponding parameter
Yes - assigning to a virtual flag//button is the same as assigning to a real button, you have to specify the control and the parameter (if needed) and you can assign to both the press and release (again, if needed).
John
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13 hours ago, Airbuspilot said:
is it possible, to simulate a Press of a Joystick with Lua Code?
Generally not, only for virtual buttons - see the ipc.btnPress, ipc.btnRelease and ipc.btnToggle lua functions.
But why do you want to do this? Can you not just simulate the action that the button press performs when your condition is met, rather than the button press itself?
John
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12 hours ago, BigMac1977 said:
How do I get it to load/work?
See the Advanced User guide. section Automatic running of Macros or Lua plugins on page 39. Basically you need to add an entry to the [Auto[ section in your FSUIPC7.ini file, or in profile specific [Auto.xxx] sections if you only want to use it with specific profiles, e.g.
[Auto] 1=Lua GF_166John
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33 minutes ago, Flying836 said:
i have a big probleme since a couple days.
So it was previously working? What has changed?
Are you using FSUIPC to drive the MCP? If so, please show me/attach your FSUIPC7.log and FSUIPC7.ini files.
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You don't have many button assignments, and all the assignments are assigned to change offsets in a reserved area. As they are in a reserved area, i can only verify that the assignments are actually working, i.e. changing the offset value. To do this, I need to see a log file with logging for Buttons & Keys activated, and showing that you pressed one of these assigned buttons. The log file you attached does not contain the required logging and so is useless. You should also add offset logging to the offsets you are testing: 53F4 (U8), 53DB ( U16), 5418 (U32) & 5452 (U16) - all as hex. That should cover all of your button assignments.
What software do you have that is using those offsets? According to my records, the offsets you are using are reserved for the following:
5300-53FF: Mark Hastings B777 Systems Simulator
5400-5FFF: Enrico's Project MagentaIf the assignments are working (and the offset value is changing as specified by your assignments), then there isn't much I can do - you need to contact the provider of the software that is using those offsets.
John
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There is also a lua script available that allows you to use a button to cycle between different cockpit custom views in this post:
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12 hours ago, Sky Blue Flyer said:
Will your modified fsuipc7.exe be incorporated into the next release?
Yes
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1 hour ago, DrDave- said:
"Adding Simulator variables (simvars) to FSUIPC offsets" in The the FSUIPC7 for Advanced Users doesn't mention a Bool type.
Because there is no such type. Why don't you just follow what it says in the manual - use I32 for the type. The manual even gives an example:
Quote0x66C1, 1, ATC HEAVY, I32, Bool, w
John
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Please attach your FSUIPC6.ini and FSUIPC6.log files, the latter with logging for events set, as well as logging for buttons & keys.
John
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Can you try the attached version please: FSUIPC7.exe
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You can use the attached script. Take a look at it and change to set:
maxNoViews - to the number of custom views you have defined
joynum - to the joystick number that has the button you want to use
button - to the button number that you want to use to cycle the viewsThe script should be auto-ran, e.g. add the following to your FSUIPC7.ini file (or you can use your profile-specific [Auto.xxx] section):
[Auto] 1=Lua cycleCustomViewsSee the Advanced User guide for further information on the automatic starting of lua files.
John
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I have checked those offsets and they do not change when using custom views.
There don't seem to be any controls or presets to select or cycle through custom views, so it seems only keys (default is left alt + view number) allow you to change this.
Therefore the only way to assign a cycle custom control to a button would be to implement this in a lua script. If you are not familiar with lua, I could provide you with a basic script that you can customise for your needs.John
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So the issue is that you get full power reverse thrust in the B787-9 rather than this be limited (to -4096), but this is ok in the PMDG 737?
I will take a look at this and get back to you, but it may take a few days.
John
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Your install log looks ok. Can you try re-installing SimConnect, as this seems to be corrupt. Re-install all three versions, which you cand find (SimConnect.msi) under
D:\Applications\Games\Steam\steamapps\common\FSX\SDK\Core Utilities Kit\SimConnect SDK\LegacyInterfacesRun the SimConnect.msi under FSX-RTM, FSX-SP1 and FSX-XPACK.
If that doesn't work, try 'Verify Integrity of game files' for FSX from the Steam app.
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14 hours ago, Sky Blue Flyer said:
I make a change to the [program] options in fsuipc7.ini I have to reboot the pc for the changes to be effective otherwise there is no change to behaviour.
You really shouldn't need to reboot, restarting FSUIPC7 should be sufficient.
I will look at your files and do some testing here later in the week and get back to you.
John
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13 hours ago, ypaul123 said:
excuse my ignorance, but what does 'logging offset 0x0270' mean ?
Go to Log->Offsets... and log offsets 0x0270 and 0x026F, both as UB and also check Display->Normal Log File. Open the logging console (Log->Open Console) and see what is logged in those offsets when you change your custom views, If you see the values change, you can also write the same values to those offsets and that should change the custom view. I can help with this, but first you need to see if those offsets change, and if so what values are logged for each custom view.
I will also look into this in more detail later.
John
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I have sent it to you via PM.
John
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It is very strange, and I have no idea what could be causing this. There is no change in the installer except for the updated files.
But presumably you already have your key file if this is a re-install. If not, you can either manually create it, or I can generate one for you and PM it to you if you let me know your order number.
John
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41 minutes ago, ypaul123 said:
but the keys bindings associated to the cycle next custom view / cycle previous custom view do not work.
Do you mean in MSFS to the Load Previous/Next Custom Camera binding (with default keys K and shift+k)? Are these not working then? If they are working, you can assign your button to the key press used there.
Otherwise try logging offset 0x0270 (also maybe 0x026F) and see if that changes when you cycle your views. If so, you can use that.
John
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Then the installer IS crashing - or being stopped. Do you use any anti-virus software? If so, please check that for any messages and also try installing with that disabled.
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6 minutes ago, Robert Braun said:
When I download the 7.325 link and unzip, then start the installation it says “Welcome to the v7.3.24 setup. It proceeds with v 7.324. It’s frustrating…please advise.
Then your browser has cached the previous download. Try clearing your browser cache. The links are correct and contain the correct version.
3 minutes ago, Robert Braun said:On a side note it makes no sense why DVA ACARS requires 7.325.
I believe this is due to changes in the pause indicator offset 0x0264, but you should ask DVA.
John
Vrinsight MCP1 issue with FSUIPC
in FSUIPC7 MSFS
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Why are you starting LINDA twice?
Sorry, but can't really help if using LINDA. Try the LINDA support forum on avsim. Even though LINDA is no longer supported by the developer, you may get some assistance from ither LINDA/VRInsight users.