[Force mapping FSX keyboard and control functions to PMDG DC-6, FSUIPC the solution?]

Being back into FSX again, I just wanted to follow up.

The answer is YES. All the annoying PMDG DC-6 short comings have been rectified with the paid version of FSUIPC4, many .lua scripts and a few LINDA functions.

[Can 3 keyboard keys be used in FSUIPC4.x? example Ctrl+E+1]

Thank you kindly !

With your paid for product, and help, I'm now a happy camper and fixed the DC-6's shortcomings.

If anyone is interested, much of the newbie Lua code I made is posted in my Avsim thread here...

https://www.avsim.com/forums/topic/594234-pmdg-dc-6-force-mapping-fsx-keyboard-and-control-functions/

[Can 3 keyboard keys be used in FSUIPC4.x? example Ctrl+E+1]

I press Shift+E to 'open' this lua and then 1 or 2 but it does not function.

Can someone point out to me why this doesn't work?

Edit: Getting this error:

   120781 KEYDOWN: VK=69, Waiting=0, Repeat=N, Shifts=1
   120828 .. This key is programmed in FSUIPC4 'Keys' options
   120828 LUA.2: beginning "K:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\Modules\DC6exitPickTgle.lua"
   120828 *** LUA Error: ...Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\Modules\DC6exitPickTgle.lua:46: unexpected symbol near 'â'

 

Edit2: ^^^^Figured out the above error. Its was because of the odd font characters carried over from a copy/paste of the pdf within the function of the event.key lines.

Edit3: So "DC6_Fwd_Toggle" was left in the code causing only fwd exit to work. Removed that line and now everything works. Just need to put some sort of exit Lua command after each door toggle and hopefully voila.

 

--Calling this Lua with Shift+E in Key Presses
--fwd below
function DC6_ExitFwd_open ()

    ipc.writeLvar("dc6_446_obj", 1)
    ipc.display("Front Door OPEN")
    ipc.sleep(4000)
end

function DC6_ExitFwd_close ()

    ipc.writeLvar("dc6_446_obj", 0)
    ipc.display("Front Door CLOSED")
    ipc.sleep(4000)
end

function DC6_ExitFwd_toggle ()
	if ipc.readLvar("dc6_446_obj") == 0 then
       DC6_ExitFwd_open ()
	else
       DC6_ExitFwd_close ()
	end
end

DC6_ExitFwd_toggle ()
--aft below
function DC6_ExitAft_open ()
    ipc.writeLvar("dc6_451_obj", 1)
    ipc.display("Rear Door OPEN")
end

function DC6_ExitAft_close ()
    ipc.writeLvar("dc6_451_obj", 0)
    ipc.display("Rear Door CLOSED")
end

function DC6_ExitAft_toggle ()
	if ipc.readLvar("dc6_451_obj") == 0 then
       DC6_ExitAft_open ()
	else
       DC6_ExitAft_close ()
	end
end
--cargo below soon

event.key(49, 8, “DC6_ExitFwd_toggle”)
event.key(50, 8, “DC6_ExitAft_toggle”)
--event.key(51, 8, “DC6_ExitCargo_toggle”)

 

[Can 3 keyboard keys be used in FSUIPC4.x? example Ctrl+E+1]

Hi,

I can take the easy route and use a non-standard key combination to command door specific Lua's to open exits but prefer not to.

Being a newbie, I can't quite figure out a way to make Ctrl+E+1 or 2 or 3 work for corresponding forward, aft and cargo doors.

Obviously, like a dozen other key normal commands, the default Ctrl+E+1 FSX input does not work in this plane. Any solution suggestions are appreciated.

This is with the far from perfect PMDG DC-6 in FSX btw.

 

-- forward door toggling Lua code--

function DC6_ExitFwd_open ()

    ipc.writeLvar("dc6_446_obj", 1)
    
return
end

function DC6_ExitFwd_close ()

    ipc.writeLvar("dc6_446_obj", 0)
    
return
end

function DC6_ExitFwd_toggle ()
    if ipc.readLvar("dc6_446_obj") == 0 then
       DC6_ExitFwd_open ()
    else
       DC6_ExitFwd_close ()
    end
end

DC6_ExitFwd_toggle ()
return

 

 

[Force mapping FSX keyboard and control functions to PMDG DC-6, FSUIPC the solution?]

Thank you for the replies.

I've attached a log using my usual setup with the DC-6. Hopefully the in log notes are understandable. I've delete a bunch of repeat lines btw.

Bottom line: All throttle inputs work the plane EXCEPT the gamepad (wired Xbox360) button press.

 

Does this provide any insight if registered FSUIPC can be programmed to handle my item #1?

 

 

FSUIPC4PMDGforums.zip

[Force mapping FSX keyboard and control functions to PMDG DC-6, FSUIPC the solution?]

Hello,

I'm posting this in hopes to find out if by purchasing this product, it can 'repair' the PMDG DC-6.

Normally, and most all planes I've purchase, can do all of the list below, but not the DC-6.

1. throttle increase/decrease using game controller buttons
2. Propeller Low/Propeller High using keyboard keys
3. Mixture control using keyboard keys
4. Shift+E then # door activation using keyboard keys
5. map appropriate lights to default keyboard keys

 

Can the payed version of FSUIPC possibly solve everything on this list? i.e. force map this plane's functions to keys or buttons

I'm sorry I'm not very familiar with FSUIPC or its limitations so any help is appreciated.

Please let me know if more details are needed.

Thank you.