Lua script not working... console indicates lua script is being killed

[mwh1952]

Hi,

Working with P3dv5 and FSUIPC6 (registered version)

I am trying to get a lua script working... it is one from the internet that is supposed to work with the Aerosoft A3xxx Professional for P3Dv4/v5. I have set the script to Autoload using Auto.profile and the script appears to autoload ok. I have assigned it to a joystick button... the joystick is recognised by P3Dv5 and FSUIPC6. However when I use the button I receive a message in the console window that:

 541688 LUA: "d:\FSUIPC6\A3xx_MyActions.lua": killed

As far as I can tell the lua script is correct but I am not a familiar user of lua so that may be the problem... but I am not sure what reasons would result in the message I receive.

 

Appreciate any help

 

cheers

Michael

 

A3xx_MyActions.log A3xx_MyActions.lua FSUIPC6.ini FSUIPC6.log

[John Dowson]

1 hour ago, mwh1952 said:

I have set the script to Autoload using Auto.profile and the script appears to autoload ok. I have assigned it to a joystick button... the joystick is recognised by P3Dv5 and FSUIPC6. However when I use the button I receive a message in the console window that:

 541688 LUA: "d:\FSUIPC6\A3xx_MyActions.lua": killed

I need to see your ini file for your AsoftA3xx profile, but it looks like you have assigned a button to start the lua script. As the script is already running, this will just kill the script and run it again.
Looking at te script, it looks like you need to assign to set a flag in the script, so you need to assign to LuaSet (not Lua) for the script, and with a parameter of either 1 (for AB_EXT_ExtPwrGPU_toggle) or 2 (for AB_EXT_ExtPwr_toggle).

John

 

[mwh1952]

Hi John,  thanks for quick reply... have attached the ini file. Will look at your  comments in your response.

 

cheers

Michael

AsoftA3xx.ini

[John Dowson]

Your profile lua is not being started. When using profiles-in-separate files, the [Auto] section for the profile goes in the profile ini file, not in the main ini file.
Remove this from your FSUIPC6.ini file:

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[Auto.AsoftA3xx]
1=Lua A3xx_MyActions
2=Lua A3xx_Actions

and add this to your AsoftA3xx.ini file:

Quote

[Auto]
1=Lua A3xx_MyActions
2=Lua A3xx_Actions

And this assignment in your AsoftA3xx.ini file is wrong as it will just restart the lua script:

Quote

3=P1,4,CL2:R,2     -{Lua A3xx_MyActions}-

Change this (via the UI) to use LuaSet and not Lua. This will then set the flag 2 in the already running lua script to call AB_EXT_ExtPwr_toggle when you press the button.

 

[mwh1952]

Many thanks John... assistance much appreciated. all working as expected with your changes.

cheers

Michael

[John Dowson]

11 hours ago, mwh1952 said:

all working as expected with your change

Ah, ok... Looking at the lua again, if using a momentary button you should really assign to LuaToggle, not LuaSet. If using a switch or sticky button, then assign to LuaSet on press and LuaClear on release, with all assignments using a parameter of 2.

[mwh1952]

Thanks John,,, will amend and test it out.