Setting FSX Radios, OBSs and the Autopilot Using the Keyboard Numberphttps://forum.simflight.com/topic/75409-setting-fsx-radios-obss-and-the-autopilot-using-the-keyboard-numberpad/#comment-488032ad

[ark1320]

Numpad Control (NpC) allows you to directly input Com, Nav, ADF, Transponder, OBS and Autopilot settings in FSX using the keyboard number pad instead of mouse clicks. NpC is a set of freeware LUA scripts that expand and enhance the good work of “dazz” (Dario Iriberri ) that was originally presented here http://forum.avsim.net/topic/336131-...your-keyboard/.  One feature of NpC is that most entered values, such as radio frequencies, appear directly on the radio’s display as the digits are entered. NpC requires a registered version of FSUIPC4. The zip file, NpC_v1.0.zip, containing 11 NpC LUA scripts, a quick reference guide, and an instruction manual is attached. Save NpC_v1.0.zip to a temp folder, unzip it and open README-NpCManual_v1.0.pdf for installation and operation instructions. If you decide to install NpC the 11 LUA script files will need to be copied or unzipped into the FSX Modules folder.

ark1320, (Al)
TxHills, (Dan)    

 

Edit:  Updated files NpCv1.1 are now attached below in 16Nov2013 post.

 

Edit: Updated files NpCv2.2 are now attached below at Post#5, 15June2015

        Now includes support for some third party a/c such as the PMDG 737NGX.

        An NpC overview video is available at https://www.youtube....h?v=P2p6CHxMOl8

 

Edit: Updated files NpCv2.21 now attached below at Post#11, 18Dec15

[ark1320]

We would appreciate feedback on any problems associated with the NpC program or manual, as well as suggestions for improvements.

Thx,

Al & Dan

[ark1320]

We now have an updated version of Numpad Control - this one includes a script for entering airspeed for those aircraft equipped with an auto-throttle. Speeds can be entered in Knots or Mach number. The new NpCv1.1 files are attached.

Thx,

Al and Dan

NpC_v1.1.zip

[jmig]

Thank you for figuring this our and posting.  I have long been wanting an ability to quickly enter numbers this way.

 

John

[ark1320]

NpCv2.2 Update

NumPad Control (NpC) is a program for entering Com, Nav and ADF radio frequencies, Transponder codes, VOR OBS/CRS settings, Auto-throttle airspeed, and Autopilot altitude, vertical speed, and heading values in FSX using the keyboard numberpad instead of mouse click spots. NpC is programmed primarily for aircraft with default FSX avionics (radios, transponders, and autopilots that were developed within standard FSX programming guidelines, so it does work with many freeware add-on aircraft). In addition, this updated version of NpC also supports third party add-on aircraft such as the PMDG 737NGX / B777, Flight1 King Air B200 and the A2A Cherokee 180. NpC is a set of Lua scripts and thus requires a registered copy of FSUIPC4 to work.  Installation and configuration manual included.

 

An NpC overview video is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2p6CHxMOl8 .

 

 

 

NpCv2.2.zip

[Josse]

Dear ark, The tool you have developped is a -wonderfull- one. I'm a real ATR pilot and NPC is delightfull for me.

1 question : Will the latest V 2.2 be of some interest for working with the Flight1 ATR72-500 ?

Or should I ignore it, going on with what I have configured through V 1.1 ?

[ark1320]

Dear ark, The tool you have developped is a -wonderfull- one. I'm a real ATR pilot and NPC is delightfull for me.

1 question : Will the latest V 2.2 be of some interest for working with the Flight1 ATR72-500 ?

Or should I ignore it, going on with what I have configured through V 1.1 ?

Hello Josse,

 

I am very happy to hear you find NpC useful.

 

I do not have the FSX Flight 1 ATR72-500 so I can't really say if NpCv2.2 will be an improvement. My guess is the only change would be on how NpC looks on the screen. However, NpCv2.2 works with the Flight 1 King Air B200, so there might be some simulation code common to both aircraft.  NpCv2.2 has a selection menu (see the manual included in the download or the NpC YouTube video at  NpC Features Overview ) so you could try selecting the KA B200 to see how that would work with the ATR72-500. NpCv2.2 does also provide some improvements in how the NpC messages are displayed, so I think it would be worth trying NpCv2.2. All you would have to do is copy the NpCv2.2 scripts into the Modules folder to replace the existing NpCv1.1 scripts. There is nothing else you would have to do, all your existing key assignments should still work so it should be easy for you to try NpCv2.2. Make sure you have the latest version of FSUIPC.

 

If you try NpCv2.2 please let me know how it works.

 

Thanks again for letting me know you like NpC. Congratulations on being a RW ATR pilot.

Al

[forstmeier]

Dear ark, The tool you have developped is a -wonderfull- one. I'm a real ATR pilot and NPC is delightfull for me.

1 question : Will the latest V 2.2 be of some interest for working with the Flight1 ATR72-500 ?

Or should I ignore it, going on with what I have configured through V 1.1 ?

Have a look at the Simcon Software. The Frequency Input is very easy and can be exchanged, Adf, Vor, Xpn, Com.

Nav Freq con be stored in Nav1 Stby, Nav2 + Nav2 Stby and passed do Nav1.

 

The Pilot Interface is a special feature. There is a very particular Radar you would appreciate as real Pilot.

Simcon is including 5 different automatic Fly-to Functions + the virtual Runway creating always a virtual Wpt at 20nm aligned with any Rwy (Sea, Air, Ground).

 

Simcon is also connecting you to a real world Airport Charts and Information Centre.

 

I'm using the Flight1 ATR - also using with the Mouseclick automatic execution like Engine Stop, Start. The Mouse is moving like the Pilot Hand. There is a separte View for creating any Mouseclick file.

 

Have a look here: http://www.intrasystem.it/FSX/FSX.html

The Simcon Manual + MouseClick Manual can be downloaded.

 

.

[SenorRaj]

Have a look at the Simcon Software. The Frequency Input is very easy and can be exchanged, Adf, Vor, Xpn, Com.

Nav Freq con be stored in Nav1 Stby, Nav2 + Nav2 Stby and passed do Nav1.

 

The Pilot Interface is a special feature. There is a very particular Radar you would appreciate as real Pilot.

Simcon is including 5 different automatic Fly-to Functions + the virtual Runway creating always a virtual Wpt at 20nm aligned with any Rwy (Sea, Air, Ground).

 

Simcon is also connecting you to a real world Airport Charts and Information Centre.

 

I'm using the Flight1 ATR - also using with the Mouseclick automatic execution like Engine Stop, Start. The Mouse is moving like the Pilot Hand. There is a separte View for creating any Mouseclick file.

 

Have a look here: http://www.intrasystem.it/FSX/FSX.html

The Simcon Manual + MouseClick Manual can be downloaded.

 

.

It looks very pretty, but can it be used in full-screen mode?

[forstmeier]

It looks very pretty, but can it be used in full-screen mode?

You can't. With a multiscreen system there are possibilities for "not Pop-up" windows, but still quite "Tricky".

 

.

[ark1320]

NpCv2.21 Update

 

NpC v2.21 - some small changes from v2.2 including a script you can use to switch autopilot input between Nav and GPS, the ability to set the PMDG B777 Mach window, and instructions on re-sizing and re-positioning the NpC message window.

NumPad Control (NpC) is a program for entering Com, Nav and ADF radio frequencies, Transponder codes, VOR OBS/CRS settings, Auto-throttle airspeed, and Autopilot altitude, vertical speed, and heading values in FSX using the keyboard number-pad instead of mouse click spots. NpC is programmed primarily for aircraft with default FSX avionics (radios, transponders, and autopilots that were developed within standard FSX programming guidelines). However, this updated version of NpC also supports a number of third party add-on aircraft such as the PMDG 737NGX / B777, Flight1 King Air B200 and the A2A Cherokee 180. NpC is a set of Lua scripts and thus requires a registered copy of FSUIPC4 to work.

An installation and configuration manual is included in the file set.

For a video that gives an overview of NpC function see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2p6CHxMOl8&list=PL_NnG_PN8zwnEI59uGxlhgp11rJQbQ_gJ&index=2

 

By Al Klayton  Dan Sullivan

NpCv2.21.zip

[SenorRaj]

NpCv2.21 Update

 

NpC v2.21 - some small changes from v2.2 including a script you can use to switch autopilot input between Nav and GPS, the ability to set the PMDG B777 Mach window, and instructions on re-sizing and re-positioning the NpC message window.

NumPad Control (NpC) is a program for entering Com, Nav and ADF radio frequencies, Transponder codes, VOR OBS/CRS settings, Auto-throttle airspeed, and Autopilot altitude, vertical speed, and heading values in FSX using the keyboard number-pad instead of mouse click spots. NpC is programmed primarily for aircraft with default FSX avionics (radios, transponders, and autopilots that were developed within standard FSX programming guidelines). However, this updated version of NpC also supports a number of third party add-on aircraft such as the PMDG 737NGX / B777, Flight1 King Air B200 and the A2A Cherokee 180. NpC is a set of Lua scripts and thus requires a registered copy of FSUIPC4 to work.

An installation and configuration manual is included in the file set.

For a video that gives an overview of NpC function see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2p6CHxMOl8&list=PL_NnG_PN8zwnEI59uGxlhgp11rJQbQ_gJ&index=2

 

By Al Klayton  Dan Sullivan

Thanks guys,

 

Love this script, I consider it an essential part of my FSX flying experience now.

 

Cheers,

Paul

[ark1320]

Thanks guys,

 

Love this script, I consider it an essential part of my FSX flying experience now.

 

Cheers,

Paul

 You are most welcome, thanks for the feedback. We are glad to hear you find NpC essential -- we do also! ;-)

Al and Dan