Start FSUIPC & SpadNext from Batch file

[ivatt]

I would welcome any suggestions on how to start both FSUIPC & SpadNext from the FSUIPC batch file.

I have tried to edit the batch file to make the change but SpadNext doesn't load. but FSUIPC does sao I must have got something wrong

Appropriate text that I can copy and paste would be ideal.

Thanks

 

 

[ivatt]

Sorry just seen topic Adding TrackIR5 to MSFS.bat which seems to answer my query.

 

[John Dowson]

5 minutes ago, ivatt said:

I would welcome any suggestions on how to start both FSUIPC & SpadNext from the FSUIPC batch file.

FSUIPC should be started from the MSFS EXE.xml file. You should also start Spad.next using the EXE.xml file, not the MSFS.bat file provided by FSUIPC.
You should only start things directly from the MSFS.bat file if having issues when using the EXE.xml batch file.

3 minutes ago, ivatt said:

Sorry just seen topic Adding TrackIR5 to MSFS.bat which seems to answer my query.

Ok. For others reading this thread, that is this topic:

John

[ivatt]

Hi John, just looking again at the above mentioned post and have opened the FSUIPC install log file but can't see where it tells me where to locate the MSFS's EXE.xml file.

 

Thanks

[John Dowson]

It will only be there if you opted to install the auto-start component. This is in mine:

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Adding FSUIPC7 auto-start the the MSFS EXE.xml.
Updating EXE.XML for Steam install
C:\Users\jldow\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft Flight Simulator\EXE.xml has been updated.

But why didn't you attach your InstallFSUIPC7.log file so that I can check this?

John

[ivatt]

Hi John

File attached.

InstallFSUIPC7.log

[John Dowson]

Didn't you see this:

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Updating EXE.XML for MS Store install
Error loading EXE.xml file: C:\Users\User\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.FlightSimulator_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalCache\EXE.xml
**** Auto-start of FSUIPC7 with MSFS will not be enabled ****
**** To resolve, remove or rename this file and re-install:  C:\Users\User\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.FlightSimulator_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalCache\EXE.xml****
 

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[ivatt]

Hi John

Yes but didn't know what exactly it was telling me as I get the splash screen from FSUIPC when I start MSFS so assumed all was OK.

[John Dowson]

But you wanted to know:

1 hour ago, ivatt said:

have opened the FSUIPC install log file but can't see where it tells me where to locate the MSFS's EXE.xml file.

That log line tells you - it is here: C:\Users\User\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.FlightSimulator_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalCache\EXE.xml

But there is something wrong with that file - please attach that here.

John

[ivatt]

Hi John

File attached.

EXE.xml

[John Dowson]

Replace that file with the attached.

John

EXE.xml

[ivatt]

ThanksJohn

Will give it a try.

[ivatt]

Hi John

Just a quick follow up, was there a problem with the original file??

[John Dowson]

3 minutes ago, ivatt said:

Just a quick follow up, was there a problem with the original file??

Yes, of course - did you not take a look? You should, and familiarise yourself with the format so that you can correct if something corrupts it.

John

[ivatt]

Haven't had the chance yet been at the hospital. Will have a proper look later today.

[ivatt]

Hi John

Just been trying MSFS and FSUIPC loads as normal but not SpadNext.

Looking at the file you send it gives the path for both as D: which is system Reserved on my PC.

FSUIPC is installed in the Windows (C) main folder and SpadNext is installed in the Program Files folder.

[John Dowson]

1 minute ago, ivatt said:

Looking at the file you send it gives the path for both as 😧 which is system Reserved on my PC.

I just corrected the format of the files - I left the paths as they were specified.

1 minute ago, ivatt said:

FSUIPC is installed in the Windows (C) main folder and SpadNext is installed in the Program Files folder.

Then just change the paths in the EXE.xml file so that the <Path> element is pointing to the correct location for the exe....its not that difficult to understand...

John

[ivatt]

Thanks John

Thought that might be the case, so will make the change.

As FSUIPC loads anyway do I need to change that entry or is the load process triggered elsewhere?

 

[John Dowson]

3 hours ago, ivatt said:

As FSUIPC loads anyway do I need to change that entry or is the load process triggered elsewhere

If FSUIPC7 is starting automatically, than that entry must be correct and pointing your FSUIPC7.exe in its installed folder. If that is not the case, just re-run the installer - now your EXE.xml is in the correct format you shouldn't have any issues when you reinstall anymore.

John

[ivatt]

Thanks for your patience John

Will check my entries and adjust accordingly.