Adamski

Thanks, John (and hi!!) ... you're quite correct, as ever. It turns out I was forgetting to pass the axis through FSUIPC (I'd been fiddling with Axis & Ohs) .... mega DUH!!! I wrote the scripts almost exactly two years ago ... I'm amazed they still work, LOL! I'm amending it so it can work across the board (without checking for autopilot engage y/n) - mainly for the aircraft that use detents (FBW A320 or Fenix A320) where it's easy for the throttle to creep out of the slot. I think a more effective solution would be to do a hardware mod on the throttle (clear the jelly/gloop). Unbelievable how Saitek/Logitech produce this expensive cr*p! Thanks again, Adam.

A thousand apologies if this has already been covered (I couldn't find it). It's been a *long* time since I did any LUA programming - and my grey cells aren't what they used to be!! I suffer from the dreaded Logitech X-56 "throttle creep" and used to use a LUA script I wrote to disable all throttle inputs when in autopilot, using the offset 310A. The scripts (on/off) appear to work (and write a value to that offset) but the throttle remains active. Does MSFS use a different offset? If so, how can I find out what it is? I've Googled without success, but think I should be able to track/trace it when flying ... but how? TIA! Adam.

Thanks, John! I created a new topic in User Contributions: As to the window sizing, I opted to use a FIXED window as it's less obtrusive - and added instructions on how to resize/move it in the readme 🙂 Thanks again! Adam.

https://www.nzfsim.org/?smd_process_download=1&download_id=3241 I have an X-56 stick/throttle combo and often find that when panning around in external view (taking screenshots) I can't help moving the stick slightly - disturbing (or even de-activating) the autopilot. Also - my X-56 suffers from [the dreaded] "throttle creep", which is particularly bothersome with the FBW A32NX when it drifts out of one of the detents. These scripts are an attempt to lock/disable all flight controls (including throttle) when the autopilot is active. 1) AP_Freeze_ON ======================= Checks to see which A/P is enabled (GEN or FBW). If either is enabled, all controls axes are disabled (Offset 0x310A set to 255). 2) AP_Freeze_OFF ======================= Resets/enables all controls axes (Offset 0x310A set to 0). The scripts are mapped to separate switches on the throttle base, using the FSUIPC "Button & Switch Assignments": BUTTON 1 (toggles freeze to ON): Control sent when button pressed: Lua AP Freeze On Control sent when button released: Lua Kill AP Freeze OFF BUTTON 2 (toggles freeze to OFF): Control sent when button pressed: Lua AP Freeze OFF Control sent when button released: Lua Kill AP Freeze On IMPORTANT: For FSUIPC to be able to read the status of the FBW autopilot, the following two lines need to be added - either to fsuipc.ini or (if using profiles) to your FBW profile. Make backups of the original files! [LvarOffsets] 1=A32NX_AUTOPILOT_1_ACTIVE=UB0x66C0 After the first run, the size/position of the windows can be changed in the [ExtWindow] entry (x,y,size x,size y). [ExtWindow] Fixed Window Freeze ON=[30,30,130,56] Fixed Window Freeze OFF=[30,100,130,56] DISCLAIMER This is my first ever foray into LUA programming (!), so these scripts may be far from perfect - please use at your own risk! CREDITS 1) John Dowson for his patience. 2) Jason Fayre (the original author of the MyDisplay.lua script that was a starting point for mine. 3) Pete Dowson for the original FSUIPC. I can't imagine running any sim without it. ======================================================================= Adamski_NZ www.nzfsim.org

Thanks, John - much appreciated!!

Firstly - thanks, John, for fixing the LVARS scroll problem!!! Now ... I'm thinking of allowing people to download my script(s) but I'm wondering if I could prevail on anyone here to run through what I've done to see if there are any "gotchas" <?>. The archive is (temporarily) at: https://www.nzfsim.org/?smd_process_download=1&download_id=3241 Here's a copy of the README that goes with it (should I just paste the Lua files here as well?): Autopilot Freeze - FSUIPC LUA Scripts ==================================================== I have an X-56 stick/throttle combo and often find that when panning around in external view (taking screenshots) I can't help moving the stick slightly - disturbing (or even de-activating) the autopilot. Also - my X-56 suffers from [the dreaded] "throttle creep", which is particularly bothersome with the FBW A32NX when it drifts out of one of the detents. These scripts are an attempt to lock/disable all flight controls (including throttle) when the autopilot is active. 1) AP_Freeze_ON ======================= Checks to see which A/P is enabled (GEN or FBW). If either is enabled, all controls axes are disabled (Offset 0x310A set to 255). 2) AP_Freeze_OFF ======================= Resets/enables all controls axes (Offset 0x310A set to 0). The scripts are mapped to separate switches on the throttle base, using the FSUIPC "Button & Switch Assignments": BUTTON 1 (toggles freeze to ON): Control sent when button pressed: Lua AP Freeze On Control sent when button released: Lua Kill AP Freeze OFF BUTTON 2 (toggles freeze to OFF): Control sent when button pressed: Lua AP Freeze OFF Control sent when button released: Lua Kill AP Freeze On IMPORTANT: ============= For FSUIPC to be able to read the status of the FBW autopilot, the following two lines need to be added - either to fsuipc.ini or (if using profiles) to your FBW profile. Make backups of the original files! [LvarOffsets] 1=A32NX_AUTOPILOT_1_ACTIVE=UB0x66C0 DISCLAIMER ============= This is my first ever foray into LUA programming (!), so these scripts may be far from perfect - please use at your own risk! CREDITS ============= 1) John Dowson for his patience. 2) Jason Fayre (the original author of the MyDisplay.lua script that was a starting point for mine. 3) Pete Dowson for the original FSUIPC. I can't imagine running any sim without it. ======================================================================= Adamski_NZ www.nzfsim.org 19 April 2022

Thanks again, John. Luckily, the next time I ran it, the LVAR in question was near the top - and updating nicely. Still having fun getting the script to work though LOL! UPDATE: Good News!!! I have the script working! I added the LVAR to the .ini file and pointed it to a user offset. Yippee!

The aircraft was loaded and ready. It turns out a PC/MSFS reboot got that going 🙂 *However* I now have another problem. When I list the LVARS (in WASM - now working, thank you!) ... I get a long list - but can't scroll it in any way, so can't get to see the actual LVARS I need (!!). I tried resizing the window etc. but to no avail. This was Win10x64 + all latest .net (as far as I know). In the meantime, I'll try the .ini method!

Thanks, John! I found those two Lvars earlier, but after a fair bit of Googling and reading, I couldn't find a way of reading the Lvar value. Bear in mind that this is my first foray into LUA programming and (at this stage) understanding the docs is a bit of a struggle!!! I've used FSUIPC for donkeys' years but have never need to "look under the hood" before! The functionality is mind boggling! I tried enabling WASM but all the options were greyed out - and my test script still couldn't serve up a value. I'm obviously missing a few steps, so will re-visit those [advanced] docs!!!

OK - so far so good! With the FBW A32NX and X56 Throttle, I get an annoying "throttle creep" that often takes me out of the detent (regardless of how I set the friction). I thought this newly created "freeze controls" LUA would cure that - but the offset for the FBW A/P must be something else. Does anyone happen to know what it might be? I'll ask in the FBW channels as well.

Fantastic!!! I just set 0x310A to 255 when the autopilot (0x07BC) is set. This effectively disables the lot 🙂 Now I can pan around and customise my views for screenshots without upsetting things! Thanks again!

Many thanks, John - I'll let you know how I get on!

Is there a way (in MSFS/FSUIPC) to disable all flight controls input when the autopilot is engaged? I spend a lot of time screenshotting (in external views) and often move the controller when panning/zooming. I know there's an option to disconnect the elevator TRIM axis for A/P mode - and wondered it could be possible to add similar options for the primary controls.

Worked great on my system too! Many thanks :-)

Thanks, Pete - welcome back!!! I hope you had a good break - straight back in the saddle, I see! Looking forward to 5.123d! Adam.