Wideview Questions

[Michael Carter]

Since I have a new utility computer that I think would run FS9 scenery fairly well (with the addition of a mid level video card), can I run two monitors for two separate outside views using Wideview?

Or is Wideview strictly one monitor per computer? I'd like a left outside view and a right quarter view out the FO's side.

In addition, just how far can one run a DVI cable with no loss of signal?

[Bob Reed]

WideView is designed for just that reason. It does other things as well. I have not looked at it in a while but take a look at there docs. I think it is great software for the price. They had some things it would not do like AI traffic and keepng the weather sinced up, but I think they have fixed that..... Take a look.

[Michael Carter]

Thanks Bob. I'll have another look. Last time I checked, the documentation wasn't too clear about what it could and couldn't do except run an instrument panel.


Anyone know the max length on a DVI monitor cable run?

[AchillesP]

Thanks Bob. I'll have another look. Last time I checked, the documentation wasn't too clear about what it could and couldn't do except run an instrument panel.


Anyone know the max length on a DVI monitor cable run?

Hi,

With wideview you can have more that one monitor per pc and configure as many views as you would like to have.

Main wideview problem. Different clouds per pc. That means that when a cloud passes from one monitor(pc) to another, it will not be at the same position and size. This problem can not be solved.

The max lenght of the cables that you can find at the market is 5 meters. I use them with out any problem.

Achilles

[Michael Carter]

Thanks very much for your answer. 5 meters is plenty long. I could probably get by with 4.

Both (all three really including my piece of junk computer) computers are remotely located outside of the sim room so there is no noise and better ventilation. It's a stretch to get from what will be the WidevieW client to where the monitor may be placed.

I just found and read the FAQ too.

One question that wasn't answered was, do I have to download a copy of Wideview for each machine, or is it only required on the server computer?

Thanks again.

[fweinrebe]

The way I see WideView, it is just a network program to sync Flight Simulator data between a "Server" and "Client(s)".

That means the "Client" FS instance can do anything that a stand alone Flight Simulator program will do. You can switch the views as you like and need. The only difference is that the Position/Heading etc. are determined by the "Server" instance of FS. The clients actually runs in slew mode but instead of being controlled by your joystick/mouse or keyboard, its controlled by the "Server" Flight Sim.

Each client also must have Flight Simulator installed. You can even run a FSX server and have the clients running FS2004 as far as I remember.

[AchillesP]

One question that wasn't answered was, do I have to download a copy of Wideview for each machine, or is it only required on the server computer?

Thanks again.

Hi,

You only need one licence that is for the server wideview. The other pc's just using the client. It is the same situation like wideFC. You pay for the server licence and the other pc's just run the client.

Achilles

[sas550]

Anyone know the max length on a DVI monitor cable run?

Depends on the quality of the cabel. I'm runnin my flat tv with a 10m cabel and I can't see any loss of quality. But I wouldn't go longer though.