Lua files not showing up in Add-ons

[surveyorsteve]

I'm only now learning to use Lua.  I created a subfolder in FSUIPC7 main folder called Scripts thinking the .lua files would be found but they aren't.  If I put them in the main folder they show up in the assignments/drop-down folder. But nothing shows up in the Add-ons list. So I can't manually troubleshoot them. The log files don't show any evidence of trying or searching for a .lua or an attempt to execute. Standard key assignments work fine. .Lua, no.  Any ideas?

[John Dowson]

9 hours ago, surveyorsteve said:

I created a subfolder in FSUIPC7 main folder called Scripts thinking the .lua files would be found but they aren't.

I don't know why you would think that. FSUIPC only detects lua files that are in the FSUIPC installation folder, unless the LuaPath ini parameter is specified which changes the location. See the Advanced User guide for details of this ini parameter.

9 hours ago, surveyorsteve said:

But nothing shows up in the Add-ons list.

What do you mean - the Add-ons menu? Why would you think that lua files would appear there?
Known lua files can be used for assignments (Key, button or axis) or they can be auto-started (via the [Auto] and profile-specific [Auto.xxx] sections), or they can be started by other lua files (usually via the predefined lua files ipcinit.lua and ipcready.lua).

John

[surveyorsteve]

Thx for your input. I was misinformed. I was under the impression it would find ANY .lua in the FSUIPC. My mistake. Sorry to have bothered you. My goal is to use VoiceAttack to communicate commands to FSUIPC7 and thus MSFS.  My vision is very poor and it's difficult to see the gauges etc. Have a nice day!

[John Dowson]

11 hours ago, surveyorsteve said:

My goal is to use VoiceAttack to communicate commands to FSUIPC7 and thus MSFS. 

Many people use VoiceAttack with FSUIPC / MSFS. However, VoiceAttack works by sending key presses/releases from voice commands. These should be directed at MSFS (not FSUIPC), and MSFS will send them to FSUIPC for processing.

Thee are several support requests on using VoiceAttack with FSUIPC - with MSFS and other flight simulators. Maybe check out those if you have any issues.

John