Jump to content
The simFlight Network Forums

VRI MCP Combi - Display output


Recommended Posts

Hi,

I'm trying to customize my MCP Combi.

I taken a look at FSUIPC7 documentation regarding the COM library to write a message on MCP display.

By default, pushing KNOB (SPD or HDG or ALT) a character '*' is displayed on right side the KNOB pushed. How can I control this output?

How can I to change char from '*' to another char?

Have I to use com.write (the port is already opened by FSUIPC) or is there another way?

Thank in advance.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

8 minutes ago, grigna said:

I taken a look at FSUIPC7 documentation regarding the COM library to write a message on MCP display.

By default, pushing KNOB (SPD or HDG or ALT) a character '*' is displayed on right side the KNOB pushed. How can I control this output?

How can I to change char from '*' to another char?

Have I to use com.write (the port is already opened by FSUIPC) or is there another way?

I'm afraid the VRI support dates 10 years back and I really cannot help more than the documentation and the two example plug-ins (in the Lua examples ZIP file). I would need to study those and experiment just as you need to.  I haven't had any access to VRI devices for those 10 years.

I had thought they'd improved their software enough by now not to need re-programming by users.

However, referring to  the VRI_SetMach.lua example should help you. Yes, to write to a COM device you use com.write. Not sure what other way you'd expect.

I think many VRI users theses days use LINDA, but I'm not even sure about that. Might be worth you taking a look if you are not keen on delving into programming with Lua.

Pete

 

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use. Guidelines Privacy Policy We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue.