[Black screen]

Hi Pete, thanks very much for above, and will have to check it out. This Post is simply to let you know that you were quite right; the black screen was simply WideClient/GC waiting for FSX to fire up.

I have now managed to move resize instruments etc, so am pretty well ready to 'fly' Haven't flown for a couple of weeks while new OS installed etc etc on each Client, so flying withdrawal symptoms certainly creeping in!!

Many thanks once again,

Steven

[Black screen]

Hi Pete, I must have looked through the PFD ini a hundred times over the years, and don't recall such a parameter, but this is a good thought, and will have a hunt.

Thanks again

[Black screen]

Thanks Pete. In my last set up using Windows 2000, I was always able to bring up PM software without FSX running. I use a program called VNC to see Clients on my main projector screens. This has always been helpful in sizing and moving PM software. Perhaps if I start FSX, get PM software up and running, then close down FSX, I will still have PM remaining to 'play' with.

So far, I have only tested all four p.c.'s in my study, so must now cart them out to Sim room (The Tardis!!), connect up and see how things go. Will report back in a couple of days as away for weekend.

Thanks

[Black screen]

Hi Peter, I wonder if you might be able to offer any advice. I have four Client P.C.'s for my home built 737-800. I have recently changed the O.S on each from Windows 2000 to Windows XP (32bit)

I use ProjectMagenta Boeing Glass Cockpit software. I have everything in place, news keys provided by PM, but here is my problem.

I have WideClient (6.9.8.9) plus ini, in the PDF Folder of each Client (just as before). If I start the PM software it works just fine, i.e. very good bench mark, and Full ICD Acceleration, However, if I start WideClient (reading - waiting for connection)) then start the GC program, I just get a black screen. Task Manager tells me the GC is running. GC program is set to be 'on top' of any other program.

Normally I have these programs set to start automatically on boot up, and the result is the same.

I have written a similar Post to Enrico, but I just wondered if this is something you have ever encounter?

Thanks, Steven

[unable to calibrate PFC pedels etc]

Hi Pete, thanks for info. on build 4.379. This did the trick; could now see all of window, so was able to calabrate rudders again etc.

Many thanks for help.

[unable to calibrate PFC pedels etc]

Hi Pete, I've found the answer/problem. I have FSX on this P.C. which I hardly ever use (because I have the simulator) I have just placed PFC on this P.C., and all is fine. Going to:- Add-on/PFC/Flight Controls/select - say rudders - up comes calibration window on left reading - Set Right Most/Set Right Centre Limit/Set Left Centre Limit/ and Set Left Most Limit.

I have realized that the window coming up in the sim is not showing part of the picture, i.e. the lower half so I can't click on 'select'. This must be I believe because I am using a Matrox Triple Head Unit set @ 3071 X 768 resolution, with three projectors. I believe what I am going to have to do is link P.C. directly to one of my three projectors, cutting out Matrox Unit, calabrate all PFC items, then all should work fine when I go back to Matrox Unit.

You were quite right, a graphics issue, and I should have realized this was the issue before.

I will let you know tomorrow if I have any further problems.

Thanks

[unable to calibrate PFC pedels etc]

Hi Pete, sorry if not clear. On the PFC/flight controls page there is (normally) a window that allows you to calibrate rudder/elevators etc. It is this window that is not showing. Example - if I want to calabrate rudders, I would press the rudder pedal to the far right, and click on appropriate setting button, then far left, then small right and left to set up null position. After refitting spring to rudders, and starting up, it was these settings which had not been remembered. As said I replaced the ini with a backup I had, but still no calibration window. If I undertake a complete reinstall of PFC into moduls folder, then start FSX, let ini rebuild, again this calibration window is not there! I am about to have another go at things, and will report back.

[unable to calibrate PFC pedels etc]

Hi Pete, I have PFC Jetliner console, rudder pedels, yoke etc. Recently one of my rudder spings broke; pfc sent a replacement, and I have just put all back together. I was using driver for FSX 4.3.4, and when I switched all back on my settings in pfc ini had been lost. I always keep a back-up of my ini file, and placed this back in moduls folder, but when 'going into' pfc menu - flight controls, there is now nothing listed on the left hand side, i.e. full right, full left, etc etc. I tried replacing the dll from pfc which I have (original program from them), then simply replaced with your dll, but again nothing there in order to calibrate. Can you offer any advice? Everything else is still fine, i.e. pressing yoke buttons for views, programmable buttons etc are as they should be; just can't calibrate rudder pedels etc!

Thanks, Steven

[WideClient]

Thanks for quick response Pete. Think I might be upgrading O.S on each Client, but will have to give it a little more thought!

Many thanks

[WideClient]

Hi Pete, can you offer advice? I recently upgraded my PM Glass Cockpit builds to 487. I run one main Server P.C. with FSUIPC (latest build) and four Client P.C.s My Server runs Windows 7 64bit and Clients Windows 2000 pro. I was having a couple of problems, and noticed a Post in the PM forum saying to solve 'their' problem they updated their WideClient program. I have just tried this, and WideClient will not start. Is this because it is no longer compatible with Windows 2000? Starts O.K. on 'this' P.C. running XP 64 bit. I placed my older WideClient program back, and that starts O.K.

I appreciate I can upgrade all four clients O.S., but don't want to do this unless really necessary.

Thanks, Steven

[REX2 and FollowMe]

Hi Dan, and thanks for your response. I my have come up with a fix for the problem. Firstly, I was using REX1, then installed FollowMe. I then had to uninstall Rex1, reinstall and then add Rex2 as an update. It was at this point that FollowMe started to play up, but as mentioned above only when I have 'opened' Rex from my desk top to change a theme or anything else. Just to say here, that I think Rex is a great program, and if you are considering it, then it is well worth it.

The following doesn't actually fix the problem, but avoids having to uninstall FollowMe, and reinstall to get it back working. I am using XP 64, and you may already know the Path to your FSX cfg. file. If not here is the Path: On Start, right click/click explore/near the top of all headings, click application/microsoft/FSX. You will then enter a folder that contains quite a few files. Look for DLL.XML.exe If if wont open, then write click on file and select Notepad. This should then be remembered, and you can open this file in the future by just a normal double click.

If you look at this file it will read something like the following:- (perhaps along with other Headings)

FollowMe

False

There is then some more text showing the Path to the Program

The second line above is telling FollowMe to start when ever FSX is started, and I believe that for some reason the word >False< is being changed to >True<. This would have the effect of stopping FollowMe from starting, so by just changing the word True back to False may well solve the problem.

As I say I don't know why this should be happening, so still open to suggections from anyone.

Good luck with your reinstall etc.

Thanks, Steven

[REX2 and FollowMe]

Hi, I am using REX2 (and FollowMe), which I think is a great little program. However, I am having a problem with FollowMe and REX2. If I start REX from my desktop, and replace certain textures, change my theme etc etc, then FollowMe stops working. I am having to uninstall FollowMe, and reinstall to get it back working! Can anyone offer advice on how I might be able to stop this happening? I shall be placing a similar Post on the REX Forum.

Thanks, Steven

[Windows XP 64bit Prof.]

Hi Daniel, thought you might like an up-date. I went ahead and purchased FollowMe, and installed fine. The Installer even found my Path to FSX being (x86) without having to Browse.

I thought you might be interested to know that I started building my own 737-800 cockpit nearly five years ago, and this is a vast improvement on following that 'yellow brick road'. The screen in front of me is nearly 8'X8', so your 'little' car looks very good indeed.

I note of course what yo say above; for me the vanashing car and Marshalle would be great to deal with, but I do appreciate the work involved, well not really, havn't got a clue how you do such things. Clever chap!

Regards, Steven

[Windows XP 64bit Prof.]

Hi Daniel, thanks for all this info. Holding down a day job as well I read somewhere! Great support. I shall go ahead and purchase at this time, as really it is a very reasonable cost, and if you later offer a discount to those who already have 'Follow Me', well even better!

Many thanks, Steven

[Windows XP 64bit Prof.]

Hi Daniel, thanks for quick response. I have been reading about a new Version, and noted you have been asking what people would like to see in the next Version of 'Follow Me'. In particular, there has been a suggestion about the Follow Me Car not just disappearing, but driving into position, and driving away at the runway threshold, or when back at the Gate. I was just wondering therefore whether you will be introducing the new Version, with some of these ideas incorporated, and therefore should I perhaps wait a while to purchase?

Thanks, Steven

[Windows XP 64bit Prof.]

I have noted that 'Follow Me' is not supposed to work with Windows XP64bit Prof., but I have also read that some people with Vista 64 bit systems do not have a problem. I run XP 64bit Prof. SP2, plus FSX SP2. Can you tell me if 'Follow Me' should work, and if not whether you intend to release an updated Version to take of this?

Many thanks, Steven

[Leveling off in my 737]

Thanks Pete, all very helpful stuff.

Regards, Steven

[Leveling off in my 737]

Hi Pete, you have beaten me too it; woke up in night, cold sweat, realizing I had stated something quite wrong in my last post. I said my MCP was connected to my Main Server P.C. via a USB cable. You probably guessed as much, but it is connected to a Serier Com Port, which is then detailed/set in the MCP ini file. Just to put the record straight for anyone else reading all this.

Actually, I do have a specific aircraft characteristics definition file set up in my FMC/CDU Folder. I seem to remember it was by someone called Steve Ryling. I believe some years ago Projectmagenta gave me a link to his 'files'. I expect you may have heard of him?

Anyway, thanks Pete, and I will drop a line to Projectmagenta to see what they say.

Regards, Steven

[Leveling off in my 737]

Hi Pete, thanks for response. Yes, I am using the Auto Pilot when I am leveling off. This is dictated by the flight plan already set up in my PFC FMC.

I am using the PFC MCP/autopilot, (hardware). This is connected directly to my main Server P.C. running projectmagenta MCP program. (USB)

Thanks, Steven

[Leveling off in my 737]

Hi Pete, firstly, you may recal I recently posted about 'jitters' with my PFC Yoke. You were quite right, it was a worn out Potentiometer. I contacted PFC who sent me a new one, and have fitted today. Tested and all is now S M O O T H. So just a word of thanks for pointing me in the right direction.

If I may, I just wondered if you have any experience of the following. I have latest FSUIPC/Wide Server/Client, and latest PFCFSX.dll This probably has nothing to do with your Drivers, but getting any sense out of Microsoft is, well, difficult to say the least. It is simply when leveling off in my 737 sim (using default 737-800), I get quite a lot of ups and downs as I level off; i.e. say I want to level off at 35,000ft. The plane starts to level off at about 34,600, then at about 34,800 I can get a sudden climb of about 1000/12000 ft Per Minute before she will then level off. All in all quite a few ups and downs. On the decent, leveling off is much smoother. I should mention all of this is using the PFC MCP and Flight Plane set in the FMC.

Hope you don't mind me asking you this here, but thought you might have some direct experience and possible answers.

Regards, Steven

[Elevator Jitters]

Thanks Pete and Andydigital. I will contact PFC and see what they say.

[Elevator Jitters]

Hi Pete, I wonder if you can offer any advice on the following problem. I have FSX sp2, latest FSUIPC and use Precision Flight Controls Jet Liner Console and Yoke/rudder pedals; again latest PDCFSX.dll drivers. My problem is that when one looks at the Elevators from the outside (normally using the default 737-800), I get 'jitters' when moving the Elevator up or down. In the 'parked/middle' position they are stable and also when fully up or down. I have the Filter ticked within Flight Controls Menu, but this doesn't seem to help. These Jitters are translated into ups and downs when taking off and landing; when Auto Pilot is switched on after take off, all is O.K., and Yoke is obviously overridden by A.T. Please let me know if you require any additional information before you can comment.

Thanks, Steven

[Problem with installing PFCFSX.dll]

Hi Pete, we seem to be at cross purposes. Lets start again! The lower buttons on my throttle quadant I use for TO/GO, and have never been any problem. The addition buttons; left and right of throttle handles (built into them) I use for A/T disconnect. It was these latter buttons that gave the Code 00 and 01; perhaps this indicates they were not working correctly?

So, as said in last post, I managed to 'link' these buttons via FSUIPC using the coding for the A/T on/off button on Console (just one switch next to throttle quadrant). Having done this, the A/T buttons on Throttle Handles now work; i.e. switch A/T to Off on MCP (which goes into flashing mode).

Hope I am now making myself clear?

Regards, Steven

[Problem with installing PFCFSX.dll]

Hi Pete, sorry, when I said all was working, I meant everything except the A/T Buttons. However, today I have achieved a work around and got them working! As you suggested, I went to PFC Test page, and the A/T Buttons were working, coding 00 and 01. As you know I have a separate A/T Switch on Console, and I wondered if they were interlinked in some manner. I went to the FSUIPC Buttons and Switches Tab, and when I placed this switch from off to On it registered a code 19 - 14 in the two available boxes. I then set the A/T to OFF in the PM drop down menu. When I then tried the A/T buttons on my throttles (with the console button left in on position), off went the A/T on the MCP into off/flashing mode.

So, everything this time is working, thanks again for advice, and I think we can now close this particular run of posts.

I did by the way post my difficulties to FLYPFC regarding their self install PFCFSX.dll (in their Forum)

Best wishes, Steven

[Problem with installing PFCFSX.dll]

Hi Pete, I will certainly write to FLYPFC, or as you suggest place something in their Forum. When I purchased my Console, now a little over four years ago, I was given the option of having a 737NG Throttle 'Unit', which I paid extra for. Yes, this does have Flap Detentes, and have never been a problem.

There is an A/T switch on my Console, but I have a PFC MCP (hardware), so for me it is better to turn the A/T off on this Unit (more realistic anyway)

In the past I was simply able to set my A/T Off switches (on throttle handles) in the FSUIPC 'buttons and switches tab', and it is that that I can no longer do. I hope I am making myself clear; on my throttle quadrant, there are two further buttons for TOGO or as you mention, can be used for A/T off if set on PFC Main Menu.

Anyway, all is now well thank you, and I shall report to PFC about these difficulties.

Thanks, Steven