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WideClient Connection Issues
Pete Dowson replied to Gazguzzler's topic in FSUIPC Support Pete Dowson Modules
ASN and WideFS have absolutely nothing in common. I think you must have a lot of other things going on there, something is obviously badly wrong, but it certainly doesn't look anything to do with WideFS. I've no idea what you had in your FSX.CFG to make FSX crash, but there certainly is nothing in there which relates to ASN or WideFS in any case. The only thing likely there is that the default flight is bad, or the aircraft or the weather loaded with it. I'm afraid I cannot support ASN as it is not my product and uses nothing I've written. If the network is getting blocked or messed up by just trying to use two separate programs using entirely different ports then your Network setup needs sorting out. I suspect having two routers connected is making things bad as they'll both want to do things. You should make the second router an access point only, NOT a router. It'll be in the configuration somewhere. You must certainly not have more than one box trying to assign IP addresses. Pete -
FSUIPC assignments for FS2Crew PMDG777
Pete Dowson replied to cpimentel's topic in FSUIPC Support Pete Dowson Modules
If they are FS controls, as you say, they most certainly ARE listed in the FSUIPC assignments drop down. You are simply not finding them! FSUIPC uses the names of the controls as defined in FSX's own "CONTROLS.DLL" and which FSX itself uses when recording your assignments in its XML files. The "names" of the controls in FSX assignments are not really their names, but translated descriptions, and vary according to language version. The actual names do not vary. If you can't find them by looking through the list, try searching for some of the key words. Or just enable Event logging in FSUIPC, operate the controls by key or mouse, and look in the Log to see their real names. FSUIPC's control list is actually a superset of those shown in FSX's assignments. It has all of those plus a lot more which aren't even supported by FSX's dialogues. Pete [LATER] I did a simple search for "Static" and immediately found "TOGGLE ALTERNATE STATIC". Similarly searching for "feather" finds "TOGGLE AUTOFEATHER ARM", and "Sync" finds "TOGGLE PROPELLER SYNC". I get the feeling you didn't really look very hard! :-( -
Problems With Axis Assignments
Pete Dowson replied to KenR's topic in FSUIPC Support Pete Dowson Modules
Where do you calibrate in FSX? There is no calibration there! FSX relies solely on good calibration by the driver or by Windows' Game Controllers. If you can assign in FSX then you certainly should be able to in FSUIPC as it uses exactly the same interface -- but it can only identify devices to which Windows assigns a joystick number in the range 0-15. Unless you actually have more than 16 joystick type devices attached it should certainly be so assigned. Maybe the Registry entries for your device are incorrect -- try uninstalling them and thir driver in Windows' device manager, then re-booting. Also, you do NOT have to assign axes in FSUIPC in order to Calibrate in FSUIPC. The FSUIPC calibration is NOT axis calibration, but FSX control calibration. In other words it works on the control value inside FS, not on the input from the axis. -
LUA script for axis is causing stutters
Pete Dowson replied to guenseli's topic in FSUIPC Support Pete Dowson Modules
Only that possibly the loading, compiling and execution of such a complex script is sometimes taking longer than the interval between changes in the axis values. There are two things you can probably do about that. One is to compile the script (FSUIPC can load pre-compiled scripts as well as text ones). I think the compiler is called LUAC and should be available on the Lua website. the other is to increase the Delta on the axis assignments so it isn't called so frequently. An alternative, requiring a little change to the script, would be to make the script resident (loaded by an [Auto] parameter), and have it process the ipcPARAM on a polled basis -- i.e using a timer event. Then assign the axes to LuaValue instead of direct to the Lua script itself. I must admit i'm surprised cowl flap controls requite such a complex script! Pete -
Are you Valentin Hernandez, email vhernandezpal@telefonica.net? If so I can get your FSUIPC3 key, as purchased in FS2006. Is that what you want? If so write to me at petedowson@btconnect.com. Pete
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I'm sure you must be missing something. You most certainly do NOT need email or password to use those links correctly. I cannot help further without knowing your email address (or all of them if you have many). Then I'll ask further help for you. There has never been anyone else in all these years who cannot get messages through to SimMarket! Pete
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FSUIPC assignments for FS2Crew PMDG777
Pete Dowson replied to cpimentel's topic in FSUIPC Support Pete Dowson Modules
The events listed in the FSUIPC dropdowns encompass all of those known to FS and detailed in its "Controls.DLL" module -- that's where it gets them from! I've really no idea what you mean by the events you mentioned -- where on Earth do you get them from and why do you think they are true FS events? Maybe the events you require are already there but you are not finding them? Do a search in the List of FSX controls" document installed in your FSUIPC Documents folder. Pete -
Starting Engines on a A400M using FSUIPC4 offsets
Pete Dowson replied to YokeM's topic in FSUIPC Support Pete Dowson Modules
I'm afraid I cannot advise about things like that for an add-on aircraft. I don't even know whether an "A400M" is a jet, prop, or what -- the starting procedure is different even for each default aircraft type, and can be even more different for an add-on aircraft. First, you need to know how to start the engines with the usual methods -- keyboard and/or mouse. Perhaps you do, and if so, describe it here? You could also use the FSUIPC logging facilities, especially "event" logging, to see what might be going on internally. But be aware that add-on aircraft may not use FS events and may not be susceptible to the documented FSUIPC offsets. Pete -
Problems With Axis Assignments
Pete Dowson replied to KenR's topic in FSUIPC Support Pete Dowson Modules
It sounds like a USB problem between Saitek and Windows 8. Seems Saitek and Windows 8 are rather incompatible, at least judging by all the problems folks seem to have with unrecognised devices and ones which simply stop working mid-flight, all with Saitek. BTW I don't think there's any reverse zone as such on Saitek throttles, Most folks assign the button which is pressed when you pull the throttles back to "throttle decr" controls (like F2, but there are controls for each engine). Calibrating a reverse zone doesn't work in any case for some aircraft, which is why FSUIPC provides a "no reverse zone" option. Pete -
Doesn't FSGRW have support? What do they say? I don't know what that message is nor what it is from, so I can't really help directly. But I assume you've actually checked that FSUIPC is installed and running? i.e. it's menu is there and works, showing the correct version -- 4.937? Remember, if you are running FS "as adninistrator" then every FSUIPC client program needs to be run at the same level too, otherwise they can't talk to each other. The converse is also true. Best to never run any of them "as administrator" (it should not be necessary). Pete
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WideClient Connection Issues
Pete Dowson replied to Gazguzzler's topic in FSUIPC Support Pete Dowson Modules
Why not either use the ServerName, then, so the IP address doesn't matter, or change your network to use fixed IP addresses? However, an automatically assigned IP address shouldn't keep changing unless something is set up really badly in your router. Assigned addresses are normally kept for days or weeks or until some other devices needs them when the previous owner is turned off. Another possibility, i think, is that your server PC is trying to maintain more than one IP address, offering more than one way to connect -- eg either through two Ethernet connections, or maybe Wifi and Ethernet? Certainly i can see such a setup making the link between the Client and Server very precarious. Neither choose which route to use. Your Server log shows, exactly as before, that no connection attempt is EVER seen by the Server. ********* WideServer.DLL Log [version 7.937] ********* Blocksize guide = 8192 (double allowed) Date (dmy): 30/10/14, Time 21:00:41.345: Server name is MOTHERSHIP 15850 Initialising TCP/IP server 15850 Initialising UDP/IP server 16162 Broadcasting service every 1000 mSecs 129185 Closing down now ... Memory managed: Offset records: 31 alloc, 30 free Read buffer usage: 0 alloc, 0 free, max in session: 0 Write buffer usage: 0 alloc, 0 free, max in session: 0 Throughput maximum achieved: 0 frames/sec, 0 bytes/sec Throughput average achieved for complete session: 0 frames/sec, 0 bytes/sec ********* Log file closed ********* and this cycle in the Client log: 593 Connection made okay! 36723 Timed out response: connection assumed lost! 36723 Ready to try connection again 36785 Timed out response: connection assumed lost! 37783 Attempting to connect now 37783 Connection made okay! 37846 Connection closed by server! 37846 Attempting to connect now 37846 Connection made okay! 56192 Timed out response: connection assumed lost! 56192 Ready to try connection again 56254 Timed out response: connection assumed lost! 57252 Attempting to connect now 57252 Connection made okay! 57502 Connection closed by server! certainly shows that whatever it is answering on Port 8002, it isn't WideServer. You have something else there. Since you evidently can't find the culprit, why not simply change WideFS to use another port? It's a simple parameter change -- one in the FSUIPC4.INI file, in the [WideServer] section, and a matching one in the WideClinet.INI file. And whilst you are at it try changing from using ServerIPAddr to ServerName=MOTHERSHIP. Does AVG have a Firewall? Mine doesn't. You use that as well as the built-in Windows Firewall? Did you turn the latter off? Pete -
WinZip isn't needed in any case unless your version of Windows is pre-XP, as Windows Explorer provides zip/unzip facilities built in. You only need to double click on the ZIP file in Explorer. If it says the ZIP is bad you either have a bad download, or your Virus Checker is detecting a false positive and refusing to let you access the contents. Pete
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My Registration Won't Wrok
Pete Dowson replied to High Plains Flyer's topic in FSUIPC Support Pete Dowson Modules
The worst that could have happened is that it overwrote your later version with an earlier one. Is this with FSX or FS9 or what? You don't give much information. That normally means you have another instance of FS still running but with no windows. That state of affairs can happen if the previous run did not fully terminate -- you'd need to check in Windows Task manager and delete it forcibly. The only other way possible to get unwanted modules loaded is to have copies in the main FS folder. You cannot actually have multiple copies of the same file in the Modules folder, it is impossible as the Windows file system only allows once instance of each filename in each folder. As I just said, there cannot possibly be more than one file called FSUIPC.DLL (or FSUIPC4.DLL, depending on your FS version) in the one folder, so what you describe makes no sense. If a bad installer for another add-on overwrites your copy of FSUIPC with an older version, the only sensible thing to so is re-run the current FSUIPC Installer to correct the matter. Registration numbers never change and do not suddenly stop working! You are making an error somewhere. Surely you backed up your KEY file as instructed in the documentation? Don't forget that all three parts -- name, email and key -- MUST be exactly right, exactly as when you first purchased it. Don't se any different email or different ways of spelling your name! Next time you post asking for help please do provide adequate information. You don't even say what version of FS you are using! Pete -
FSUIPC command to turn Map view off
Pete Dowson replied to CeeGee's topic in FSUIPC Support Pete Dowson Modules
How are you activating the Map view? you can get keypresses sent to FS even when it is in a dialogue (i.e. when the simulation isn't actually running) by using a Lua plug-in to send the keys. this wors because the plug-ins run autonomously, is separate threads. As examples, of this at work, please see the examples installed in your FSUIPC Documents folder -- the ones called Fuel737 and Payload737. Pete -
Yes, provided only the Win XP version is at least at SP1 update level. You will probably find that the Workgroup names are different -- Microsoft changed the default names between XP and Win7. You either need to make them the same, or edit the client parameter file (wideclient.INI) to provide it with the FS PCss IP address or name, and the Protocol you want to use. Read the section in the WideFS doc about configuring your network. Pete
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Updating FSX Add-ons (FSUIPC)
Pete Dowson replied to odlaz's topic in FSUIPC Support Pete Dowson Modules
Okay. The install log is fine and shows that 4.937 was most certainly copied into the correct folder. Check it there: C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\Modules\FSUIPC4.DLL If the Properties on that file says it is NOT 4.937, but an earlier one, then something else you have installed has overwritten it. Please simply re-run the FSUIPC Installer. Pete -
Dynamic friction with FSUIPC 4.9.2.3
Pete Dowson replied to microlight's topic in FSUIPC Support Pete Dowson Modules
The "DynamnicFriction.lua" file must be present in the FS Modules folder. Don't edit the [LuaFiles] section at all! That's simply where FSUIPC registers the Lua files present in the Modules folder. The numbers assigned MUST stay as they are for assignments to Lua plug-ins to work. There is a space between "Lua" and the name of the plug-ib Lua is the command, the rest is the name. Everywhere this is published it contains that space so why question it now? If you are still using FSUIPC version 4.923, as [er thos thread#s title, then you must update as it hasn't been supported for a long time. current in 4.937. Pete -
Updating FSX Add-ons (FSUIPC)
Pete Dowson replied to odlaz's topic in FSUIPC Support Pete Dowson Modules
I think some Browser's have some default option set which stops pasting into Forums, but i don't recall where the option is or what it is called -- but you need to change it as the only way I will get to see your log and so help would be for you to paste it. Try using the <> button above the edit area to enclose the text. Otherwise, hopefully, someone reading this will be able to tell us what option you need to change. That sounds like something else you have installed has overwritten it with an older version. Unfortunately there are still some add-ons which do this sort of thing. try rerunning the current FSUIPC installer. Pete -
Reinstall purchased FSUIPC4 & wideangle
Pete Dowson replied to scotsflyer's topic in FSUIPC Support Pete Dowson Modules
Use the same email and name which is intimately associated with that key. The email does NOT have to be up to date, it was and is only used as further identification, to make them truly unique (which cannot be guaranteed with name alone). You'd have to purchase a new key if you really wanted to register with a different email address or name. Registrations don't expire no matter how many new versions I work on and release. but obviously, since they are made based on your original purchase details, they won't be valid when associated with different identification. Pete -
It's also called "Catch 22" these days, after the same sort of trap detailed in Joseph Heller's book of that name (also a film). However, doesn't the link I gave you help? I asked the SimMarket boss and that's what he asked me to tell you. He also asked me to make it permanent, for reference, so I've added the same advice in the FAQ subforum. Please do let me know if it doesn't work the way he implied! Pete
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I would need to see the actual NWI writes you are making to comment on that. When I test using the WeatherSet2 program, which is the demonstration and test bed for NWI, it works. To understand what might be wrong in your case I would need to see exactly what you are doing. Maybe via logging? I won't have time in any case to look at this till December now, earliest, and i would be loathe to change anything because it is very old and very complex code and I'm likely to do more harm than good. It is also well used code, at least in the past. Nowadays good weather programs like OpusFSX and ActiveSky use SimConnect directly of course. The above also applies to your precipitation base question. I am really amazed you can find such discrepancies after all these years though. Well it involves much less for FSUIPC to do -- it simply passes it on without checking. so any errors are yours. ;-) It's really my best answer because I don't think I'm in any position to ever adjust or change the NWI. If that's where it is documented -- sorry, i don't have access to my reference documentation at present. I think you might still need to set the ICAO (or 'GLOB') ID into the C8xx area -- doesn't it say that? I don't know. i wouldn't have thought so. Why would there be a "correct sequence"? I'd need to refer to the Simconnect documentation for such data in any case. All FSUIPC is doing for you in the mode is sending the request on. You read the weather as documented. That populates both the NWI data areas AND gives you a METAR in the appropriate offset -- probably B800 as far as I recall? Please be aware that the formats of READING and WRITING weather are rather different in a number of areas. The documentation is not good for either. Maybe the documentation in the P3D SDK is better. I don't know. Regards Pete
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If you need to raise any sort of problem with SimMarket -- for instead you forget your password or can't access your account for any reason, you should go to SimMarket via this link and report the details there: http://secure.simmarket.com/customerservice.php Regards Pete
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I think you need to raise a ticket here: http://secure.simmarket.com/customerservice.php. Pete
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Brand New to FSUIPC Registered Version
Pete Dowson replied to westway's topic in FSUIPC Support Pete Dowson Modules
The problem is right there, showing a lack of understanding and ignoring what I advised. I don't think you are an idiot, I just think that you are so over-confident in your assumed knowledge of FS that you aren't actually reading what I have been writing. 1. There is NO calibration to "uncheck" in FSX. The only calibration available outside FSUIPC is in the Windows Game Controllers, and that is basic calibration of axis ranges, not specific calibration of aircraft control surface movements which is what FSUIPC offers. 2. You can ASSIGN controls in FSX. That's all you needed to do if you hadn't already. Mostly FSX makes automatic assignments in any case for controls it recognised. 3. If you actually disabled controllers altogether in FSX then that is a problem as nothing is then assigned. Go back and re-enable those controllers. 4. For now, do NOT try assigning in FSUIPC at all. That is a more advanced process and needs considerations differently for many of the more sophisticated add-on aircraft. Igf you have already assigned things then it would be best to delete the FSUIPC4.INI for from the FSX Modules folder before loading FSX. 5. Once controls are assigned, the calibration in FSUIPC is a doddle and to do it properly and efficiently you simply follow the numbered steps. That's it from me. I really do try to help everyone, but some folks just will not listen, out of pride or what, I do not know. You can see how much support I give and have given, over many many years (through the completely free times of FSUIPC as well as more recently) by just browsing this Forum. I don't thin you'll find many 9 year old products supported to this extent, if at all. Even FSUIPC3 is supported when the need arises, and that is now 11 years old. Good bye. Pete