FS2PH5 Manage FS Variable

[HB_XRS]

HI
I have try to get new FSVAriable for DODO206b. Now I dont have any FSVariable.
If I uninstal and Install FS2P5 again i have still the same problem an can not manage FS Variable.

1. What is do to, to get the default FS2PH5 on my system wiht FS variables?
2. What is do to, to get the DODO20B variable i have in a file in to the FS2PH5?

Thanks for you help
cheers
Richard

[CocnutAir]

Richard,

First portion of your message seems to indicate you could not create an FSVariable.
Second portion of your message seems to indicate you created the FSVariable, but want to know how to use it.

To assign an FSVariable in either an FS Output or FS Input component, scroll down thru the Properties box,
and select the FS Variable File from the FsFile drop-down.
To be listed in the drop-down box the file must be located in your FSVariable folder.
After selecting the FsFile, select the FSVariable from the FSVariable drop-down.

Regards,
Alan

[HB_XRS]

Hi Alan
No my problem is I have only 1 variable called unassign.
All I will do is to uninstall FS2PH5 and install it to get the FSVariable back. But in this file FSvariables4316 I have only this unsassign.
If we have fix this we can talk about to get the DODO206b variables I have from Jess jellen in a file(FSvariables44315) in the FS2ph5.

thx for your answer

Richard

[CocnutAir]

Richard,
Are those FsVariable Files *.ini files?
Regards,
Alan

[Jess]

Just noticed this topic and I'm hoping I can help clear this up a little, although it sometimes does not always work out that way.


I believe he wants to be able to use the FSVariables4315.xml which has been updated with the special variables for the DodoSim 206 FSX add-on helicopter for FSX. Richard had emailed me asking for help with these extra variables, so I just sent him a working copy of my revised FSVariables4315.xml.

It's really just the default FSVariables4315.xml that came with FS2Phidgets5 with the added offset bits needed for the extra assignments which can be attributed to this aircraft.



Jess

[CocnutAir]

Jess,
Thanks for clarifying. File works ok on your V5?

Richard,
The FSVariable xml file needs go into the FSVariable folder.
It will then be listed in the FsFile dropdown.
The Unassign is not an FsVariable listed in the xml file.
It is a dummy entry generated at run time by fs2ph5.
Is to used to unassign (clear out) an FSVariable from a Component.
The FsVariables should be listed alphabetically below the Unassign entry.
If there is anything wrong with XML format, no entries below Unassign will be displayed.
Easy way to check xml file:
Open up Windows Explorer: double-click on xml file.
If file is ok, Internet Explorer will display neatly formatted file contents.
If not, either Internet Explorer or XML Editor will display raw text.
Will work same way in XP and 7.
XP Windows Explorer might display an error message.
Regards,
Alan

[Jess]

Yes, it works just fine with V5.

I'm running Windows XP Pro and FSX for my sim.

[HB_XRS]

Hi Alan
I will searching this evening at home this FSVariable folder and copy the "Jess file". :-)
I give you feedback what happen.

Hi Jess
Thanks for jump in and helping us.

cheers
Richard

[HB_XRS]

Hi Alan

I don't find a FSVariale folder on my system. I have only a C:\Program Files (x86)\FS2Phidget5 folder. There are some files but none folders.
And still none variable in FS2 PH5.

cheers Richard

I have W7 64 bit.

[CocnutAir]

Should have an FsVariables folder.
The FsVariable files that comes with Fs2ph5 should be in that folder.

[HB_XRS]

Hi Alan

I have uninstall FS2PH5, delete the C:\Program Files (x86)\FS2Phidget5 folder and install again.
I have still the same "picture". none FSVariable and also my projekt is still here.
Is there another place where FS2PH5 save variable and project data?
It looks like as FS2PH5 was not uninstall and delete. :???:

cheers
Richard

[CocnutAir]

Richard,
I downloaded version from this web site and re-installed.
I see what problem is.
Setup creates 2 folders named FsVariable4315 and FSVariable4364
This is incorrect. I have corrected for next release.
Here is what to do to fix with version you have:
Rename FSVariables4364.ini in the \Program Files (x86)\FS2Phidget folder to FSVariables4315.ini
Create FSVariable folder in \Program Files (x86)\FS2Phidget
Move FSVariables4315.ini to the FSVariable folder.
Move all files from FSVariable4315 folder to FsVariable folder.
Move all files from FSVariable4364 folder to FsVariable folder.
Add the file from Jess to FSVariable folder.
Delete FSVariable4315 folder.
Delete FSVariable4364 folder.
You should be ok when you run program and select FSVariable Manager and when you assign FsVariables.

Regards,
Alan

[HB_XRS]

Hi Alan
Ok, only for to talk from the same.
I have FS2phidget5.0.21 installed.
In my C:\Program Files (x86)\FS2Phidget5 folder are none subfolder and none .ini files.


cheers
Richard

[CocnutAir]

Richard,

Instructions above are for version4.

When version 5 is installed only the main folder, FS2Phidget5, is created.
Subsidiary folders for FSVariables, Sounds and Projects are created when you subsequently run FS2Phidget.

Regards,
Alan.

[HB_XRS]

Hi Alan

Still using FS2Phidget5.0.21:
I have uninstall FS2. I have delete C:\Program Files (x86)\FS2Phidget5 folder to begin on a green field.
Install FS2, run FS2. I have still my projekt and I have still none FSVariebles.
In C:\Program Files (x86)\FS2Phidget5 are none subfolders.

Did you have an answer for this?

Cheers
Richard

[CocnutAir]

Richard,
I uninstalled FS2Phidget5 and deleted folder C:\Program Files (x86)\FS2Phidget5
Downloaded FS2Phidget5.0.21 from this web site and unzipped on my Win7 64-bit machine.
Ran setup.exe as administrator. Got no error messages and used default settings.
Setup created C:\Program Files (x86)\FS2Phidget5 folder that contained following FsVariable files:
737_pmMCP.xml, Autothrottle.xml, FSVariables4316.xml
Started FS2Phidget5 using desktop icon shortcut created by setup.
The Phidget Manager annunciator is green with following version displayed:
Phidget21 - Version 2.1.8 - Built Mar 2011 13:53:46
FS2Phidget5 created FSVariables, Projects and Sounds sub-folders within C:\Program Files (x86)\FS2Phidget5
Fs2Phidget5 copied following files from C:\Program Files (x86)\FS2Phidget5 to C:\Program Files ...\FsVariables:
737_pmMCP.xml and FSVariables4316.xml.
Regards,
Alan

[HB_XRS]

Hi Alan
I uninstalled FS2Phidget5 and deleted folder C:\Program Files (x86)\FS2Phidget5
OK
Downloaded FS2Phidget5.0.21 from this web site and unzipped on my Win7 64-bit machine.
yes from http://www.mycockpit.org/forums/downloads.php?do=file&id=417
Ran setup.exe as administrator. Got no error messages and used default settings
Yes, but I hve done with my User as an administrator.
Setup created C:\Program Files (x86)\FS2Phidget5 folder that contained following FsVariable files:
737_pmMCP.xml, Autothrottle.xml, FSVariables4316.xml
yes I have it. 21 files 0 folders
Started FS2Phidget5 using desktop icon shortcut created by setup
have done
The Phidget Manager annunciator is green with following version displayed:
Phidget21 - Version 2.1.8 - Built Mar 2011 13:53:46
mine is green to and built from jun 15 2011
FS2Phidget5 created FSVariables, Projects and Sounds sub-folders within C:\Program Files (x86)\FS2Phidget5
Fs2Phidget5 copied following files from C:\Program Files (x86)\FS2Phidget5 to C:\Program Files ...\FsVariables:
737_pmMCP.xml and FSVariables4316.xml.
No, have still 21 files 0 folders and still the same problem.
I have created this 3 sub folders and copied this 2 .xml files.
Starting FS2 with the icon on the desktop. I see my Dodo206b.xml. If I will save as in FS2 I see the projekt folder with som xml files. When I open this folder(I have created) with the windos explorer this folder is empty. Now I save it as Test2. In win-explorer the folder is still empty. In FS2 now with open project I see this new Test2.xml.
I have realy now idea what happen here.

cheers
Richard

[CocnutAir]

Administrator User is NOT the same as "run as administrator" on Win7.
Right-click on Fs2Phidget5 short-cut and select "Properties" from selection.
Select "Compatibility" tab.
Check "run this program as an administrator" on the "Privileges" section.
Click "Apply" and click "OK".
See if this makes a difference.

[CocnutAir]

Have a look at following Microsoft links:

http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-security/windows-7-run-as-administrator/f97cc00d-295d-4480-ae80-1ce359778fa2

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc709691(WS.10).aspx#BKMK_WhatIs

[HB_XRS]

Hi Alan
ok this works. Now I have the variable and I can work with FS2.

thanks for helping me

enjoy your day

Cheers
Richard

[CocnutAir]

Richard,

np. That's what these forums are for.
I struggled with Win7 Admin concept initially.

Regards,
Alan.