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    Google Earth Help Needed AGAIN

    in (Former) FS Commander Support Forum

    Posted

    Hi Dougal, Schmeichel75 (and possibly others with the same problem)

    During the past week we have been trying all kinds of things to solve the GE issue addressed in this thread.

    Unfortunately, we cannot test what we have done because on our machines it always works perfectly whatever we do. Similarly for all the friends we personally know.

    So we need help from those where GE DOES NOT work the way it is explained in the manual.

    We would appreciate very much, if Dougal, Schmeichel75 and possible others (where it doesn't work) could contact us via e-mail. Our address is at the bottom of our website (www.fscommander.com).

    Thank you for your cooperation.

    Sascha

    Thanks Sascha

    will email you

    Google Earth Help Needed AGAIN

    in (Former) FS Commander Support Forum

    Posted

    Don't know if it's any help or not (doubt it really) but everything works correctly if all used on my main FSX PC. This is Windows7 64bit - FSX-SP2 - Current FSUIPC. GE then opens with the flightplan displayed.

    I can't use it like this though, as I can't run FSX in Window mode.

    The networked (FSC9 & GE) PC is XP-Pro 32bit. We know it's not a networking issue, as FSC9 runs correctly on this, including the database rebuild facility.

    So, presumeably it's something lacking in the XP system. I'll try updating all the usual stuff... MS dot net, Direct-X etc.

    Google Earth Help Needed AGAIN

    in (Former) FS Commander Support Forum

    Posted

    Hi Dougal,

    I tried to explain in my previous post, what is going on and what FS Commander does. As far as I can tell it generally works in most cases, but there are a few where apparently it does not.

    Why this is the case, we simply don't know, but obviously it has to have something to do with individual setup.

    Regards

    Sascha

    Considering the ONLY reason I purchased v9 was to get the Google Earth integration, I guess it was something of a waste of money for me then :huh:

    FSC8, FSC9 and Google Earth all work flawlessly across the network, as do all my other addons when used with WideFS. FSC9 will just not hookup correctly with Google Earth.

    Google Earth Help Needed AGAIN

    in (Former) FS Commander Support Forum

    Posted

    Thank you

    FSX is running on on main PC under Windows7 64 bit

    FSC9 is on networked PC under Windows XP 32 bit.

    FSC Path = C:\Program Files\FSC9

    GE path = C:\Program Files\Google\Google Earth\client

    Folder path was correct previously, I just hadn't seen it.

    FSC does connect AND launch GE, but does not show plan or position.

    GE flightplans CAN be loaded manually from C:\Program Files\FSC9\Flightplan\Google

    Google Earth Help Needed AGAIN

    in (Former) FS Commander Support Forum

    Posted

    I still haven't been able to get FSC to Open Google Earth showing either my flight plan OR my aircraft position.

    There was ONCE a time on this forum when individual support was given instead of generic 'this is how it works posts'.

    I'm extremely disapointed at the lack of feedback from the developers :sad:

    It's not as if I've said it's the software or anything. I fully appriate it works for most, thus MUST be an issue my end.

    BUT I DO NEED A LIITLE HELP IDENTIFYING THAT ISSUE PLEASE?

    Please guys, it's the third time i've asked?

    Google Earth Help Needed AGAIN

    in (Former) FS Commander Support Forum

    Posted

    I hear you and I'm networked too... Well, to me it sound like there's a possibility that either GE is having problems opening KML files or a possible security issue preventing it from working properly, but might not be limited to those.

    If you go to the Google folder under FSC9 and open the Flight Plan you created, does it show the flight path in red and the way points in the form of yellow flags? This should at least confirm that GE is working correctly to some extent. You can also try to start FSC9 with Administrative privileges and see if that helps as well as trying to set GE to start in DX mode, Safe Mode, or OpenGL as it could be a graphics issue too.

    I don't understand what you mean by 'Google folder under FSC9??

    Any chance of any official support here guys?

    Please?

    Google Earth Help Needed AGAIN

    in (Former) FS Commander Support Forum

    Posted

    Hello,

    Well, I personally haven't encountered an issue yet so far with GE in a Windows x64 environment. Ensure that under Windows > Options > Online you have the GE client folder selected. Create/Save a Test plan with a check on GE and FS and then connect and check the "Show position in GE..." and you should be seeing GE automatically open up and show you the map where you'll look for a "circle" which would depict your position. If you leave it open, you'll be able to see the "circle" moving as you move your plane.

    If the Online option is configured as expected you should be able to even see a prompt upon creating a flight plan letting you know if you want to view it in GE and if you say yes then you should also be able to see GE automatically open up and give you the location.

    I guess the main thing from this is that if FSC9 doesn't open GE automatically then there might be issues. Hope the previous comments help.

    Sadly, none of that happens for me and, to be honest, i'm a little disappointed in the lack of 'developer' support here.

    I know the GE settings are correct in FSC9 as GE opens as specified.

    However, no route shows nor does the aircraft position.

    I am running FSC and GE on a networked PC with WideFS.

    I'm not blaming the software. It obviously works correctly. I just some help finding out what I'm doing INcorrectly?

    Thanks

    Another Google Earth Problem

    in (Former) FS Commander Support Forum

    Posted

    Hello

    I have read the manual AND the other thread concerning Google Earth, but this appears to be different issue...

    I have loaded the the Google Earth info into Window/Options/Online.

    However, every time I go back to check the setting, it has reverted back to the previous option - 'Folder TeamSpeak'.

    Doesn't matter how many times I 'close' the window and restart FSC, the setting wont stick.

    Am I doing something wrong?

    Thanks

    Much Slower than v8.6

    in (Former) FS Commander Support Forum

    Posted

    I have v9 installed on my lower spec (but not old) networked PC, and runs MUCH slower than 8.6 use to.

    8.6 was instantanious in everything it did, but there's always a second or so delay with v9.

    By no means the end my FS world, but it is a little frustrating when you're in a hurry on final approach :rolleyes:

    Is it simply more coding?

    Issue Testing Demo

    in (Former) FS Commander Support Forum

    Posted

    It's been taken down due to a technical problem with the keycode system, Dougal. It should be back tomorrow.

    Sorry about that!

    Ian P.

    (not a simMarket employee - They have more sense than to let me in as I'll empty the shelves!)

    Still not up I see.

    All I wanna do is buy it with my discount. Most unusual for a publisher to make those kind of mistakes.

    The mistakes usually happen AFTER they've got your money.

    Cynical? Me? Surely not

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