Glen McMillen

That is fantastic Pete, did as you suggested with PFCFSX running connection checks on startup and all Cirrus II switches and buttons are now assignable in FSUIPC4's assignment tab. Thanks for identifying the cause of this issue and I will be watching for the updated download file. Best Regards, Glen McMillen

Hi Pete, No, there is no such option on the Hot Keys tab. I just now sent you an e-mail with additional info pertaining to the options that are on this tab. This may help you identify the version of the subroutine that I have. Regards, Glen

Hi Pete, An additional bit of information, I had the bright idea to see if the phantom hat switch signal existed in FS-9 and sure enough it does but FSUIPC3 continues to recognize the Cirrus II switches in its 'Buttons-Switches' assignment tab. The only possible source had to be the CH Products rudder pedals so I unplugged the usb connector and the signal went away. By this I mean in the FSUIPC.log file. So, with the rudder pedals disconnected, I started FS-X and tried to assign some Cirrus II switches. No joy, however the phantom hat switch signal is not present in the FSUIPC4.log file now. Will have to stop calling it a phantom signal now that the source is identified. Just wish that I could see this hat switch then perhaps I could actuate it with my toe since PFC chose not to install one on the Cirrus II console. :) Just kidding. Cheers, Glen

Hello Pete, I received the new .dll's and installed them. Have just now sent you an e-mail with several log files and a description of things that I have done on my end. To summarize, the phantom hat switch sigmal is still present in the logs and the Cirrus II switches are not recognized by the "buttons-switches' tab in FSUIPC4. Thanks for sending the test .dll's, Glen

Yes, I see a blank. Then as soon as I press a button on a GoFlight module the JOY# and BUTTON# windows are filled in. When pressing buttons on the Cirrus II console, these windows remain blank. It is very odd. Will start uninstalling and disconnecting things this morning and will let you know the results later today. Glen

Hi Pete, Once again I should have been more thorough in describing my system as there is no other joystick attached to my system. In particular, none with a hat switch. The only HIDs attached are: ps2 keyboard, ps2 mouse, Cirrus II console, CH Products USB rudder pedals, and 5 GoFlight modules (P8, RP48, GF46, and GF166 x2). However, at one time I had a CH Products yoke (3 lever variety) attached and the driver is still installed to run the rudder pedals. Perhaps this driver is the source of the phantom stuck hat switch signal??? Seems unlikely in view of the fact that all of the Cirrus II buttons/switches are seen by FSUIPC3's button assignment tab in FS-9 but still it is a possibility. Also, for what it is worth, in the settings/controls screen for both FS-9 and FS-X the only joystick seen is the CH pedals. Tomorrow I will start disconnecting devices and will uninstall the CH Products driver in an attempt to isolate the source. Will keep you posted on the results. Thanks, Glen

I am attempting to program the buttons in FSUIPC's buttons tab. .The PFC dll is PFCFSX.dll file version 4.20 dated 5March2007, FSUIPC is FSUIPC4.dll file version 4.12 dated 14June2007, and from the FSUIPC.log file, I have FSX version 10.0.61355.0 (simconnect: 10.0.61242.0) If it would be helpful, I can zip up the two .ini files along with any .log files that you need and e-mail them to you. Thanks for the help, Glen PS I should add that I have 5 GoFlight modules installed and am using CH Products Pro Pedals USB rather than the PFC rudder pedals. Glen

Thanks Peter, I cut and pasted the following from my FSUIPC.INI (FS-9) into my FSUIPC4.INI : [bUTTONS] 1=P28,0,K192,8 2=U28,0,K192,8 and I now get the ATC menu popup when the Beech yoke left button is pressed and it disappears when the button is released, as desired. Wish granted! Thanks. However, in my original post I should have been more thorough and explained that, with FSUIPC4, none of the Cirrus II buttons/switches on the yoke or console are recognized in the "buttons-switches" tab where one can assign key presses or FS controls to a button or switch. Any thoughts on this? I must have an option disabled somewhere but cannot find out where. Thanks again, Glen

Hello Pete, I have a PFC Cirrus II console with the Beech yoke that I use with FS-X/SP1, FSUIPC4.12, and PFCFSX4.20. My wish is that I could assign the left yoke button (presently hard coded to the 'autopilot disconnect" function) to the ATC popup menu. It was possible to do this with FS-9 but not with FS-X. Any pointers on how I can do this are appreciated. Thanks in advance. Glen