Assigning key to PM's MCP A/T On / Off

[luckas]

Hi,

I'm suffering some confusion on how to assign a key to switch on the Auto Throttle in Project Magenta's Boeign MCP, and then off again when the same key is pressed (ie, toggle on and off). I can only assign a key to either A/T on - or A/T off. How do I get the key to act like a toggle ?

Paul

[rickalty]

You go to FSUIPC's "keys" tab, and hit set. Turn the toggle switch on to send the signal to FSUIPC, and select "A/T On" from the drop down list for "Command to be sent when pressed", then select "A/T Off" for "Command to be sent when released".

Richard

[luckas]

Richard,

We seem to be covering this in two forums (my fault). See my reply in avsim / home cocpit buiders.

Thanks,

Paul

[Pete Dowson]

Sorry for the delay in replying -- I've been on holiday with no Internet access. I'm just trying to catch up with an enormous backlog now!

Hi,

I'm suffering some confusion on how to assign a key to switch on the Auto Throttle in Project Magenta's Boeign MCP, and then off again when the same key is pressed (ie, toggle on and off). I can only assign a key to either A/T on - or A/T off. How do I get the key to act like a toggle ?

This needs a bit of "advanced" programming I'm afraid. You'd need to edit the FSUIPC INI file and toggle a Flag on each press, then program the same key to set A/T on when the Flag is off, A/T off when the Flag is on.

Take a look at the Advanced User's guide and get back to me when/if confused. I'll then try to explain it a little more.

Regards,

Pete