A320 FMGS B46

[jeehell]

Hi all,

At last, after many months of development and testing, the new version is available!
http://www.jeehell.org/A320FMGS_B46.0.exe
or use the auto udpater.
What's new:
-Completely reworked LNAV and VNAV. MCDU predictions should be much better, as well as DES computations and tracking.
-Reworked the RNAV approaches.
-Completely reworked ND route display.
-Reworked flight model.
-Reworked many FMA modes arming/engaging
-Corrected FSUIPC Mode C bug with IVAP/vPilot
-Sovled many FPLN entry/revision bugs
-Added a direct sim1.dll fuel flow and friction fix (in a FSX/P3D addon module called simpatcher.dll, you must allow this module to run). You do not need FSUIPC for the friction fix.
-Added engine and airframe icing simulation. Icing is detected only when you use AS16 or ASN (I do not trust the FSX/P3D icing model). The effect will be maximum N1 reduction (to simulate lower thrust, this may change on future implemntation), and a revolutionnary technique to reduce lift/increase drag (this techinque is not used by anyone else yet, as far as I know. It directly works on the coefficient of lift/drag of the model, not a simulated wright addition or spoilers extension).
-Solved some hardware trim issues
-Reworked spoilers system (smoother effect, less abrupt when only small amount of spoilers are out)
-Added ISIS initialisation sequence.
-Reworked ISIS speed/altitude tape font size
-Added software interface panels for : THR LVR, SPLRs, FLAPS, ACPs, LDG GEAR.
-Corrected some issues in EHID modules, and added individual calibration features for all potentiometers.
-Corrected a few ECAM warnings which were not correct
-Corrected an issue with some lower overhead variables in SIOC module overwriting other variables.
-Added joystick POV buttons support. Those will work only on momentary buttons (i.e. not on toggle switches like lights)
-Added sound for AP solenoid engagement (same sound for now as the relay clacking, but the sound file can be changed later for a better sound, if anyone can provide it).
-Implemented a better magnetic variation model inside the software. This should improve accuracy on procedures (coherent A/C hdg as on the charts as well are better aligned LOC on some airports). This should mean you do not have to update the FSX/P3D magnetic model anymore (at least not for my software).
-Reworked installer package. Particularly, added an option to run FSX/P3D on a remote PC from FMGS server (seems to help reduce FPS hit in some cases)
-Better engine out handling (rudder trim, flight model, etc...)


best regards
Jean Luc

[OmniAtlas]

Big big, huge update!

Thanks JL -- excited to try this out tonight. :)

Regards,

Ben

[masterp]

Thanks JL for the huge update that everyone is waiting for!
Can't wait to try this out tonight.

[brianwilliamson]

Many thanks JL. Look forward to trying it out in the day or so. Sound great.


Cheers...............Brian W

[jeddmc]

Thanks JL for your hardwork i'm gonna try out tonight

[filippoporcari]

thanks JL!!!
the biggest update in FMGS history! :)
regards
fil

[OmniAtlas]

Looks like a lot of new features and JL has outdone himself again.


Anyone having issues with Navigraph October 2016 release? I've installed FMGS from new and I am unable to generate the bin files.

I have even tried manually copying the navrecord.dat as per the new documentation.

[jeehell]

Ben
What does the log says in C:/a320FMGS/logs/logNDB.txt ?

JL

[OmniAtlas]

No logNDB.txt in that folder.

FMGS_configure also crashes on closing, I think this may be related to the new CPFlight module.

[jeehell]

Maybe this one is still in the navdata folder then?
FMGS config crash on exit is known and has no effect on the saving etc...

[OmniAtlas]

Hi JL --

In the navdata folder --

*8:17:33 PM* Navdata module launched Server
*8:17:34 PM* No Navdata1: copying new dataset to Navdata2 as well
*8:17:34 PM* New Data set available
*8:17:35 PM* Copying Navdata1 to Navdata2
*8:17:35 PM*
*8:17:35 PM* -BGL scan:
*8:17:35 PM* -ScenerycfgPath:C:\ProgramData\Lockheed Martin\Prepar3D v3\scenery.cfg
*8:17:35 PM* -FSroot:D:\Prepar3D v3\
*8:17:35 PM* -Folders Nb:156

[jeehell]

Running again does not solve the issue?

[OmniAtlas]

Tried multiple times. I've also tried restarting the computer. No sir, not working.
Even left FMGS server running for 1 hour with no generation of files.

[jeehell]

I put a small update through the autoupdated, concerning the navdata building. It should solve everything.
JL

[OmniAtlas]

Perfect. Reloaded and took about 5 minutes to generate. Loaded now. CHEERS.

[tcane]

A big big big Thank you for you hard work and continuous development! That´s are so awesome and it´s not self-evident.
In the future there may be comes another new Glass Cockpit software seller on the market but these are so "overpriced"...
So I prefer to stay with Jeehell!!!

Again, a big thank you what you do for the community!

Cheers Florian

:lol: And maybe sometimes comes also the Weatherradar. :rolleyes:

[pete_fuss]

Hello JL,

first of all also a very big thank you for your great software!

Before the update to version 46 the software runs without any problems!
Now, when i start the server after a while my P3D v3.4 freez ! then i close your software over the starter.exe and i can to anything in P3D! Have you a idea what is going wrong on my PC???

Regards Peter

[jeehell]

Peter this can be a problem with the new module, simpatcher.dll, which runs inside P3D.
The b46 has a new flight mode with a slightly different name, which MUST be slected. The other A32x versions which were around are not compatible anymore.

[Rafape]

Hi JL.


I have not been able to use the new update. Working with two computers, I updated the two FMGs but I only now connects the FCU and MCDU. The rest does not work. What should I do?

[Leonidas]

GREAT!!! Very smooth behavior. No more pitch up and down during ILS approach.
It disselarates much more slowly with extended spoilers than before. Almost be overspeeded... I suppose the real one behaves like these. This version doesn't seem beta to me!
Thanks a lot JL

[Firefly77]

Hi JL,

First of all you are doing an outstanding job !!!! Thank you so much !
I am having a problem. I run FMGS on 4 Pcs my CPT PC which is running CPT ND PFD and MCDU and my FO PC which runs the equivalent FO stuff. When I start everything it places the displays (ND PFD etc.) On the same places like B45. When I power my cockpit however the displays stay dark. My center PC which have EWD SD ISIS on it works without any problem. Do you have an idea ? Cheers Michael

[jeehell]

@Firefly77: this sounds like a local issue with either networking/antivirus/firewall.
Or if you have hardware which control the PFD/ND brightness pots?

JL

[spiliot]

Excellent news! Thank you JL once again!

I was planning to go out later tonight but I'll cancel everything and try it out! :D

[Firefly77]

Hi JL, yes i am using hardware but havent changed any. Just over installed new version. Before I had no problem. I will try to reinstall fresh on Friday. Do I have to fill P3D PC Ip adress in config ? Thats new ! Best regards Michael

[Aumkem]

Thanks JL all works very well in this perfect update B46 Thank you !!!

[jeehell]

Hi JL, yes i am using hardware but havent changed any. Just over installed new version. Before I had no problem. I will try to reinstall fresh on Friday. Do I have to fill P3D PC Ip adress in config ? Thats new ! Best regards Michael
yes you do. For most users, this will be the same IP as the server PC. This is how you can now use different PCs for P3D and FMGS server.

[spiliot]

This may be due to self persuasion but I think the ND feels more crisp and responsive now, although that seems to come with the expense of lots of RAM, in the range of 450-500 MB. Double that for the PFD and now just those two consume more RAM than P3D does!

I run my typical test flight with flightplan: LGAV - SOREV1T (03R) - SOREV - UL617 - XAVIS - XAVIS1A (27 via GONSO) - LGIR. Flown at FL270. I enjoyed the correct climb and descend predictions that no longer fluctuate for no apparent reason causing the bus to jump up and down on the path. The bus flies the path so predictably now and that's quite enjoyable. I even smiled seeing the bearing and distance being displayed for the point in focus in PLAN mode.

I noticed a black rectangle in the low left part of the ND that doesn't seem to be there for a purpose:

http://www.mycockpit.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=11828&stc=1

I also noticed that the taxi handling is now significantly different, it seems substantial constant thrust is required to taxi the aircraft in medium gross weights which I don't think is what actually happens. The bus to my knowledge taxis with idle thrust in most loads.

The only non trivial issue I noticed on my way to LGIR, was that I couldn't see the T/D arrow on the ND. The MCDU was calculating the prediction but the actual arrow wasn't displayed in the ND, or maybe it was displayed in the wrong position, over the airport, I can't really tell:

http://www.mycockpit.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=11829&stc=1

There were two errors on the ND route displayed path as shown below:

http://www.mycockpit.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=11830&stc=1 http://www.mycockpit.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=11831&stc=1

but these are minor.

I also noted that the new virtual panels (for landing gear, flaps, etc) seem to be overriding the key bindings, which means one can't use the panels to verify the correct position of the control. For example pressing the key for flaps down is almost immediately overwritten by the flap panel lever position and the flaps won't move. That seems a bit counter intuitive to what I would expect, but personally I don't really care for these panels. :mrgreen:

I also saw that Vapp was calculated as 152 when Vls was 134, did this change somehow?

Overall, once again great job!

[OmniAtlas]

FMGS is breaking towards a commercial product, well done JL :)

Hi Spilot -- I also did a quick fly through --

I did notice some differences in taxiing, but that might be because I have been using different avionic suites and bus products in the market. It seems relatively easy to turn with the rudder pedals -- I was under the impression you could only do something like a 30% turn at full rudder deflection?

The aircraft now also pushes forwarded and accelerates at quite a rate at 2 engine starts with no parking brake -- it was my thoughts this only tends to happen more with the IAE engine options and not CFM?

I am not too sure if i have to install this new .dll friction model or it is automatic configured on FMGS startup.

I like the new 2D panels -- FMGS can now work as a flat trainer :) Yes -- the flaps 2d panels override your hardware settings -- so its either use one or the other, not both.

I did have some NAV errors, but that was when I did a HOLD pattern.
I did notice the aircraft pitching up and down on cruise level.

Will report as usual on the bug list -- please all report bugs on the tracker so JL can keep an eye out for it -- this is the only way to improve the software, with YOUR input!

Merci beaucoup JL.

Regards.

[pete_fuss]

Hello JL,
must i install this simpatcher.dll by hand and in wich directory i must copy this?
And where must i select this one?
I have read the new installation guide three times but my old eys found nothing about this, sorry!

Please give me a help

Greetings Peter

[masterp]

Hi JL and all,

Anyone has the problem with Speed brake? I have to press / or Shift / on keyboard to clear the Speed brake message.
Btw, the new font is looking better, thanks JL and Chris.
http://www.mycockpit.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=11832&stc=1

[Rafape]

Hi JL. Good day. I continue with the problem:

PC Server: P3D 3.4

Widefmgs.ini
[widefmgs]
port=8003
port2=8004
port3=8005
port4=8006
FSIP=192.168.1.1

Starter.ini
[Starter]
FMGS_Server=yes
OVHD=no
FCU=no
MCDU=no
FO_MCDU=no
PFD=no
ND=no
EWD=no
SD=no
Sound=yes
FO_PFD=no
FO_EFIS=no
FO_ND=no
TripleBRK=no
STBY_ASI=no
STBY_AltiFt=no
STBY_AltiM=no
STBY_Horizon=no
DDRMI=no
Clock=no
ISIS=no


HardwareConnect=yes
wideFMGS=no
wideFMGSserver=yes


AUTOclose=yes
StartMinimized=yes
Autosave=yes


//ExtProg.0=c:\windows\notepad.exe
Intercom=no
softFlaps=no
softSpoilers=no
softTHRLVRs=no
softGEAR=no
SoftACP1=no
SoftACP2=no
SoftACP3=no


http://www.mycockpit.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=11833&stc=1

Connected perfectly.

Now I start the PC-2:

Widefmgs.ini
[widefmgs]
ip=192.168.1.34
port=8003
port2=8004
port3=8005
port4=8006
FSIP=192.168.1.34

Starter.ini
[Starter]
FMGS_Server=no
OVHD=yes
FCU=yes
MCDU=yes
FO_MCDU=no
PFD=yes
ND=yes
EWD=yes
SD=yes
Sound=no
FO_PFD=no
FO_EFIS=no
FO_ND=no
TripleBRK=yes
STBY_ASI=no
STBY_AltiFt=no
STBY_AltiM=no
STBY_Horizon=no
DDRMI=no
Clock=no
ISIS=no


HardwareConnect=no
wideFMGS=yes
wideFMGSserver=no


AUTOclose=yes
StartMinimized=yes
Autosave=yes


//ExtProg.0=c:\windows\notepad.exe
Intercom=no
softFlaps=yes
softSpoilers=yes
softTHRLVRs=yes
softGEAR=yes
SoftACP1=yes
SoftACP2=no
SoftACP3=no

http://www.mycockpit.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=11834&stc=1

Only connect FCU and MCDU. The rest is not connected. Any ideas? In version B-45 it worked perfectly.

Thank's, Rafa ;)

[jeehell]

It looks networking is good (or you wouldn't get the FCU/MCDU connected).
Look for your antivirus blocking some DLLs, exes or else.
Also look for the widefmgs logs (server and client side)

[OmniAtlas]

Hi JL and all,

Anyone has the problem with Speed brake? I have to press / or Shift / on keyboard to clear the Speed brake message.


No not really, but after landing and disarming spoilers the 'SPEED BRK' message appears for a few seconds.

[pete_fuss]

Hello Jl,

now i have done more or less the first flight with the B46 Version! In the flight the P3D frezz, when i stop starter.exe and all the JL Programms on the Server PC are closed, the P3D start working again!
Also when im am going in e menue from the P3D, i can not come back to the P3D, first when i closed all JL programms!

I have found some double entries from JL in the addon submenue, see picture!


http://www.mycockpit.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=11835&stc=1
Any Idea :cry:

Greetings Peter

PS: my Speedbrakes are working well !

[Rafape]

Hi JL. This is the WideFMGSLog.txt. I do not know what to do... :( My level of computer is very low... :(

*****WideFMGS client started at:10:2:4.563
Create result:1
Host IP: 192.168.1.34
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[OmniAtlas]

Hello Jl,

now i have done more or less the first flight with the B46 Version! In the flight the P3D frezz, when i stop starter.exe and all the JL Programms on the Server PC are closed, the P3D start working again!
Also when im am going in e menue from the P3D, i can not come back to the P3D, first when i closed all JL programms!

I have found some double entries from JL in the addon submenue, see picture!



Any Idea :cry:

Greetings Peter

PS: my Speedbrakes are working well !

The double entry has also happened to me. Sometimes FMGS server has trouble starting and/or there are network issues. The way to fix this is close FMGS and either restart P3D, or reset the flight. Then restart FMGS server and all the clients again.

[Rafape]

It looks networking is good (or you wouldn't get the FCU/MCDU connected).
Look for your antivirus blocking some DLLs, exes or else.
Also look for the widefmgs logs (server and client side)

Hi JL. What does this mean?:

**11:52:6.122** TfplnThread timeout /669103

Thank's!

[pete_fuss]

Hello JL,

i have test my problem many times now and i think that will be a problem between FMGS and FSUIPC!
When i open in P3D the FS Add On - FSUIPC and i will change to Buttons + Switches then the FSUIPC Menue looks like this!


http://www.mycockpit.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=11840&stc=1

and the P3D freez, and only when i stop FMGS P3d runs again!

Greetings Peter

[spiliot]

Regarding the speedbrake issue, I had it in B45 too and I think it is because I have the speedbrake axis setup in FS instead of JH (to be able to use it in other aircraft as well).

It only happens when speedbrakes are used during flight and only after the landing roll, where there is a delay of a few seconds between disarming the speedbrakes (or manually returning the lever to 0) and the speedbrake message and indication in SD going off.

I think the FS auto speedbrake deployment triggers and causes this but that's a wild guess.

Just wait for it to go off, you learn to ignore it after a few landings :)

[Rafape]

Hi JL. Good day. I continue with the problem:

PC Server: P3D 3.4

Widefmgs.ini
[widefmgs]
port=8003
port2=8004
port3=8005
port4=8006
FSIP=192.168.1.1

Starter.ini
[Starter]
FMGS_Server=yes
OVHD=no
FCU=no
MCDU=no
FO_MCDU=no
PFD=no
ND=no
EWD=no
SD=no
Sound=yes
FO_PFD=no
FO_EFIS=no
FO_ND=no
TripleBRK=no
STBY_ASI=no
STBY_AltiFt=no
STBY_AltiM=no
STBY_Horizon=no
DDRMI=no
Clock=no
ISIS=no


HardwareConnect=yes
wideFMGS=no
wideFMGSserver=yes


AUTOclose=yes
StartMinimized=yes
Autosave=yes


//ExtProg.0=c:\windows\notepad.exe
Intercom=no
softFlaps=no
softSpoilers=no
softTHRLVRs=no
softGEAR=no
SoftACP1=no
SoftACP2=no
SoftACP3=no


http://www.mycockpit.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=11833&stc=1

Connected perfectly.

Now I start the PC-2:

Widefmgs.ini
[widefmgs]
ip=192.168.1.34
port=8003
port2=8004
port3=8005
port4=8006
FSIP=192.168.1.34

Starter.ini
[Starter]
FMGS_Server=no
OVHD=yes
FCU=yes
MCDU=yes
FO_MCDU=no
PFD=yes
ND=yes
EWD=yes
SD=yes
Sound=no
FO_PFD=no
FO_EFIS=no
FO_ND=no
TripleBRK=yes
STBY_ASI=no
STBY_AltiFt=no
STBY_AltiM=no
STBY_Horizon=no
DDRMI=no
Clock=no
ISIS=no


HardwareConnect=no
wideFMGS=yes
wideFMGSserver=no


AUTOclose=yes
StartMinimized=yes
Autosave=yes


//ExtProg.0=c:\windows\notepad.exe
Intercom=no
softFlaps=yes
softSpoilers=yes
softTHRLVRs=yes
softGEAR=yes
SoftACP1=yes
SoftACP2=no
SoftACP3=no

http://www.mycockpit.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=11834&stc=1

Only connect FCU and MCDU. The rest is not connected. Any ideas? In version B-45 it worked perfectly.

Thank's, Rafa ;)


I found the fault. Re-install program. Corrected in starter.ini Hardware Connect=no for yes and it works.

Now I found two errors: It does not show me the flight plan and black rectangle.

http://www.mycockpit.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=11841&stc=1http://www.mycockpit.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=11842&stc=1

Anyway, a great job JL. ;)

[Rafape]

Hello JL,
must i install this simpatcher.dll by hand and in wich directory i must copy this?
And where must i select this one?
I have read the new installation guide three times but my old eys found nothing about this, sorry!

Please give me a help

Greetings Peter


I'd be interested in knowing where to place this file.

Thank's! ;)

[Mitch95]

Hello Pete_Fuss and Rafape,

Windows asks you to accept simpatcher.dll,
FSX (and P3D too, maybe) asks you the same thing 2 seconds later.

Nothing to install, just accept it (be careful with dialog box which could be hidden by FSX window).

Regards,
Michel

[Mitch95]

Effectively seems to be missed in the installation guide...
Surely will be done in the next update...

Michel

[Firefly77]

Hmmm I get no question regarding simpatcher. :mad: I am on P3D 3.3.5

[jeehell]

in P3D I don't think there is any window to accept the DLL module on first run.
You need to locate you c:\users\you_user\appdata\roaming\lockheed Martin\Prepar3D Vx\DLL.xml file and look inside it to see if its installed or not.

[tuomasho]

Thank you JL!

I have waited this for long time and I just came to visit Holland (also going to visit FSweekend at saturday) for six days and then I go to Spain and will be in there for 2-3 months... Well, I have something to wait when I go back to Finland! :D

Tuomas

[pete_fuss]

Hello JL, hello Mitch95 (http://www.mycockpit.org/forums/member.php?u=12459) ,

this morning i to a lot of tests to find out what the problem is!
First i install the JL B46 Software again (antivirus and Firewall out), then i have a look inside the dll.xml, where i found the entrie of Simpatcher.dll.
Then i start P3d V3.4 and when ready the starter.exe, everything works fine, i can go inside the P3D submenue and back without a freez!
Next i start the copilot PC, on this PC is runng the FSBus Software for my overheadpanel. For this software i need the wideclient software from Pete Downsend to communicate with the P3d. After start Wideclient on this PC and go inside a P3D submenue a got the freez !!

What can happend?

Greetings Peter

[Rafape]

in P3D I don't think there is any window to accept the DLL module on first run.
You need to locate you c:\users\you_user\appdata\roaming\lockheed Martin\Prepar3D Vx\DLL.xml file and look inside it to see if its installed or not.

Good day. And if it is not as in my case? I have the P3D 3.4

[Rafape]

I went to install the AIRACS and now works. Maybe it did not start well.


I found the fault. Re-install program. Corrected in starter.ini Hardware Connect=no for yes and it works.

Now I found two errors: It does not show me the flight plan and black rectangle.

http://www.mycockpit.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=11841&stc=1http://www.mycockpit.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=11842&stc=1

Anyway, a great job JL. ;)

[jeehell]

Hello JL, hello Mitch95 (http://www.mycockpit.org/forums/member.php?u=12459) ,

this morning i to a lot of tests to find out what the problem is!
First i install the JL B46 Software again (antivirus and Firewall out), then i have a look inside the dll.xml, where i found the entrie of Simpatcher.dll.
Then i start P3d V3.4 and when ready the starter.exe, everything works fine, i can go inside the P3D submenue and back without a freez!
Next i start the copilot PC, on this PC is runng the FSBus Software for my overheadpanel. For this software i need the wideclient software from Pete Downsend to communicate with the P3d. After start Wideclient on this PC and go inside a P3D submenue a got the freez !!

What can happend?

Greetings Peter
Do you use any other application which uses FSUIPC?
Do you use an application or a LUA script which changes the ground friction coefficient?
Try to disable the simpatcher.dll in the DLL.xml and see if it still produces the freeze.

[jeehell]

Are you sure you selected the correct version of P3D during the installation of my software?
you can add it manually otherwise, add that:
<Launch.Addon>
<Name>Simpatch</Name>
<Disabled>False</Disabled>
<Path>c:\A320FMGS\SimPatch\Simpatcher.dll</Path>
</Launch.Addon>


Of course you may need adapt to adapt the path...

[Rafape]

Can somebody help me?


How ILS corrected?. From the airplane instruments if it aligns well with the ILS, but from the FMGS always goes off target.

Thank's!

[Rafape]

Are you sure you selected the correct version of P3D during the installation of my software?
you can add it manually otherwise, add that:
<Launch.Addon>
<Name>Simpatch</Name>
<Disabled>False</Disabled>
<Path>c:\A320FMGS\SimPatch\Simpatcher.dll</Path>
</Launch.Addon>


Of course you may need adapt to adapt the path...

Yes, the V3.4, but for some strange reason, when I installed the first P3D I did not create the dll.xml file. All I have to do it manually.

Thank's JL! ;)

[pete_fuss]

Do you use any other application which uses FSUIPC?
Do you use an application or a LUA script which changes the ground friction coefficient?
Try to disable the simpatcher.dll in the DLL.xml and see if it still produces the freeze.

Hello JL,
now i have deinstalled: Sode , GSX, Lua-Files and all other things that can go into P3D.
When i start P3D in the Add On Menue only the FSUIPC entrie is still there.
After run Starter.exe i have double entrie of Ext Pwr GndHP and Rat usw.
When i now wont go to the FSUIPC i see the openscreen, when i now will change to Buttons and Keys the P3D get freeze and it came first back when i close the starter.exe
I have run the repair option of P3d without any result, it is still the same!
For today i am at my end and speechless, what for a problem can this be!
Tomorrow i will have a look at the win10 updates and go back to the last windows recoverypoint and see what happend then!


greetings Peter

[dcutugno]

One thing to ask and very important is the patcher modify only the FMGS flight model or all the aircraft installed is affected? so do we need to deactivate the patch if we use other publisher's aircrafts?

[OmniAtlas]

Can somebody help me?


How ILS corrected?. From the airplane instruments if it aligns well with the ILS, but from the FMGS always goes off target.

Thank's!

Are you saying using VOR or ADF matches up but not ILS? Have you updated your magnetic variation?

[Eduardo Santos]

Hello JL, first of all thank you so much
I have 3 problems with the new version and I really can't understand.
1 is I can't run APU, the system respond to the comand but the APU don't start
2º Both engines selectors are on, and I can't put them to off position
3º The overhead always start at NAV position

Did this happen to any one?
Thank you

[Leonidas]

Hi
After last update the plane decelerates too fast during taxi with idle thrust. I must have about 30% continuously for taxi. Anyone else with same issue?

[Firefly77]

Hi
After last update the plane decelerates too fast during taxi with idle thrust. I must have about 30% continuously for taxi. Anyone else with same issue?

Hi Leonidas, for me it works fine. I just need an inital push of 25% thrust and then I can taxi complete with idle thrust.
Best regards
Michael

[flykarli]

Hi Leonidas, for me it works fine. I just need an inital push of 25% thrust and then I can taxi complete with idle thrust.
Best regards
Michael
First time a big thank you to Jeehell. I have the update also installed and as far as everything as before. The problem with the speed with the taxiing is with me also. In idle you have to brake the aircraft so it does not get too fast. Another problem which I still have are display errors in the ND.

http://www.mycockpit.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=11845&stc=1
It was an RNAV Approach in Salzburg LOWS at Rwy 33.
I have the NAV database from April 2016. Should I renew this?
regards
Karl

[Leonidas]

Hi Leonidas, for me it works fine. I just need an inital push of 25% thrust and then I can taxi complete with idle thrust.
Best regards
Michael
The previous version worked so, but B46 didn't read previous ACcontrols.cfg backup file, so I configured controls from the beginning and suspecting the brakes I increased the neutral zone for both brakes, but nothing happened. Anyway, thanks Michael.:(

[Mitch95]

Hi Leonidas,
You can use your previous AControls.cfg and JoySW.cfg backup files.
1 - Save what you just made with your actual files (it's safer... ;)).
2 - Put your previous files in place of them in FMGS.
3 - Run FMGS_Config.exe, and click on "Save configuration" without change anything.

Now this should work because of a new format of these files.

So, maybe you'll have to correct your axis (See Installation Guide Ch4.2) and error margin values for each position.

Regards,
Michel

[Firefly77]

Hi JL, I have a red Flag with "LOC" on my ISIS and it is not disappearing !? Is that correct ? Thanks and best regards
Michael

[Busdriver65]

[QUOTE = Firefly77; 164846] Hallo JL, ich habe eine rote Flagge mit "LOC" auf meinem ISIS und es verschwindet nicht!? Ist das richtig ? Danke und viele Grüße
Michael [/ QUOTE]


....and the Baro have constant 1013

[Leonidas]

Hi Leonidas,
You can use your previous AControls.cfg and JoySW.cfg backup files.
1 - Save what you just made with your actual files (it's safer... ;)).
2 - Put your previous files in place of them in FMGS.
3 - Run FMGS_Config.exe, and click on "Save configuration" without change anything.

Now this should work because of a new format of these files.

So, maybe you'll have to correct your axis (See Installation Guide Ch4.2) and error margin values for each position.

Regards,
Michel

Have done it already, but got error message when application run for the first time, so I configured control fro the biginning.
PS. B46 fresh installation, not updated.

[jeehell]

One thing to ask and very important is the patcher modify only the FMGS flight model or all the aircraft installed is affected? so do we need to deactivate the patch if we use other publisher's aircrafts?

It should only affect the aircraft when the FMGS soft is running.

[jeehell]

Hallo JL, ich habe eine rote Flagge mit "LOC" auf meinem ISIS und es verschwindet nicht!? Ist das richtig ? Danke und viele Grüße
Michael


....and the Baro have constant 1013

LOC flag: I need to check. It probably appears if an ILS is tuned but not in receiving range?

Baro setting: on soft startup it will always be 1013. The ISIS has its own encoder to change the setting, it is not linked to any of the EFIS controls.

[jeehell]

Leonidas, check in your appdate\roaming folder the P3D DLL.XML.
If it does not have the simpatch.dll installed in it, do it manually (check posts number 45 and 51 in this thread).

[jeehell]

The double entries in addon menu is not a big problem.
Have you tried disabling simpatcher.dll in your DLL.XML file?
You will not lose much for now, and it will help find out where your issue comes from.
FSUIPC is able (throught LUA plugins) to do equivalent hack into P3D to fix the ground friction. It could be here that you have a conflict.
If disabling simpatcher.dll fixes your issue, try then to re-enable it but disable FSUIPC (it is also done in the DLL.XML file).

[emulov]

First, thank you very much JL for this great update. I have simpatcher installed and the plane flies really nice and smooth, also no more pitch up and down on the approach.


However, in my case there is a problem with the ND. When during a flight I get a shortcut (DIRECT TO), the plane will fly to the specified waypoint, but the ND will not update the route. This is also the case if I have to change the landing Rwy and/or STAR/TRANSITION - the route is not updated on the ND. In the MCDU, everything is correct and the plane will fly the new route. This was not an issue with the previous versions.


Any idea what could cause the problem?


Best regards,
Isak

[Busdriver65]

Hi Isak,

i have the same Problem, when go to the TOGA.



No Route in the ND MCDU its ok.

[jeehell]

First, thank you very much JL for this great update. I have simpatcher installed and the plane flies really nice and smooth, also no more pitch up and down on the approach.


However, in my case there is a problem with the ND. When during a flight I get a shortcut (DIRECT TO), the plane will fly to the specified waypoint, but the ND will not update the route. This is also the case if I have to change the landing Rwy and/or STAR/TRANSITION - the route is not updated on the ND. In the MCDU, everything is correct and the plane will fly the new route. This was not an issue with the previous versions.


Any idea what could cause the problem?


Best regards,
Isak
This can be a problem if there is a crash in the lateral/vertical computations, for an unknown reason.Did it happen on several flights?

[emulov]

It happend yesterday on a flight from LKPR to EDDF. Today I tried the same flight and whenever I changed the route, there was no update on the ND. I will try other flights and report back.

[jeehell]

What is the route? (complete SID - route - STAR - APPR, CRZ LVL, CI, weights). Do you enter the arrival STAR and APPR before the problem occurs?

[emulov]

I just noticed, that while on ground (at the gate and engines not running), I can change the route and do get an update on the ND. So maybe this only happens in flight?


Here is the info you asked for:


I alway enter a complete route with STAR and APPR before departure.


Flight from LKPR to EDDF
CRZ FL: 240
CI: 30 (I use 30 for all my flights)
Weights: See attached TOPCAT-image what data where exported to the Sim.


The route yesterday:
LKPR Rwy 24
SID: BALTU 3A
ATC-Route: BALTU L984 OKG N869 NIBIL


Route in the MCDU (after entering the above airways):
BALTU
DOPOV
DONAD
OKG
RONIG
NOGRA
NIBIL


Arrival:
EDDF Rwy 25R
STAR: KERAX 2L
VIA: MTR


The route had no discontinuties.


During departure ATC gave me vectors and then a direct to waypoint OKG. Then no update on the ND. Later ATC cleared me for the Rwy 25L via the PSA 25S RNAV transition. ND still showed me the original route, however the aircraft flew the new route and also tuned the ILS for the Rwy 25L.


Today I entered exactly the same route. But this time I entered directly the Rwy 25L via PSA 25S. I tried another DIRECT TO and also switched to 25R with KERAX 2L via MTR. And again no update on the ND. Everything is correct in the MCDU.


Best regards,
Isak

http://www.mycockpit.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=11847&stc=1

[filippoporcari]

hi all,
just giving my 2 cents experience with b46:
made a CLEAN install of new version; re-checked fmgs config and redefined some axis which were not recognised from old Acontrols.cfg; made the soft rebuild the navdata database (i.e. deleted old navdata folder and at first startup let soft create new bin files then transferred to client pc as usual); checked dll.xml and simpatcher was correctly inserted from installer (pls note p3d creates two dll.xml files, the valid and used one is in appdata/roaming/LM folder and not the one in programdata folder....after this made a test flight and EVERYTHING was perfect. no double entries in addon dropdown menu, no problem taxing with idle thrust (better than before), no problema with direct to and route drawing....aircraft model a LOT better than before thx jl!!! now u have to calculate when to decelerate the plane for the approach: u won't be allowed to descend and decelerate at the same time!!! (as it is in real aircraft and became too easy in b45)
regards
fil

[jeehell]

If you use topcat, be careful as it may cause issues with loading of weight.
In the flight model, the declared DOW is much less than the actual A320 DOW (TOPCAT probably raises a warning about this one).
THis is because of some internal tweaking of the model. The software uses two additional loading stations (called "adjustement") to move the CG aft/FWD depending on some parameters. These must NOT be changed from the default aircraft.cfg, or it can cause issues (I believe TOPCAT sets those to 0kg, which is NOT correct).

JL

[spiliot]

Coming back to taxi problem again (the one that needed significant power to maintain taxi), I didn't change anything and it just went away, didn't even restart the computer. I would have thought it was just me, but at least one more person reported it so I don't know what to think. Well, if it doesn't come back I don't bother.

My biggest problem now is that I'm completely loosing flights for anything unrelated to P3D/JH, trivial or not, that goes on my computer. For example today as I was about to commence my descend flying online, skype updated itself and immediately after that JH lost the connection to the simulator (no speeds, no fuel, JL thinking engines were out, checklists coming up, etc).

Before B46 I could reset this error by restarting FSXConnect.exe, unfortunately this doesn't work anymore and I can't figure out how to get back the connection to FS. I've lost 4 flights out of around 10 I did the past days, fortunately the first two while still on the ground, but in the air it's so much disappointment. It happens if I toggle P3D to full screen, or turning windows defender off, etc. I try not to change anything but some times it's out of my control (like what skype did).

Another issue I discovered is that the default FS pushback turn (Shift-P + 1/2) takes a huge circle and in most airports causes me to miss my intended taxiway by far. In Prague it will taxi me into the gates across mine and push me back far into inside the terminal. Is there anyway I can change that myself or is it embedded in the aircraft air file?

[jeehell]

It seems only you have issues with full screen mode as far as I know?
I have tried myself, and I can not reproduce it. It could be related to many other applications. For instance, I have similar issues when accessing the P3D computer with teamviewer... it just crashes the Simconnect connection.
In your case, something is crshing the simconnect connection, and it happens when P3D loses focus apparently. Do you have any application in particular which messes around with windows/fonts/themes?

Push back : I have no idea. Never palyed with this kind of stuff.
JL

[emulov]

In TOPCAT I use the "A320-214 PRO JeeHell FMGS" configuration file provided from "ToTom". With that configuration file, I do not get any error message from TOPCAT when exporting the payload and fuel to FSX.


Before I started using "ToTom"s file, I did get a warning message about different DOW settings between TOPCAT and the aircraft.cfg file.


Do you think that the configuration file from "ToTom" is not suitable anymore for the new version B46?

[spiliot]

Thanks JL for the update, it does give a few pointers to debug. My observations below:

1. I mainly had issues with going in and out fullscreen mode, but also when changing certain windows settings like adding a printer, changing windows defender active state, changing the windows taskbar autohide setting, changing monitor settings (enabling the extra displays I only use for flying or changing their virtual position), adding windows updates and finally skype autoupdating. Basically anything windows related. I had learned not to try anything windows related while flying, but sometimes especially during long flights it was inevitable. I don't think it has to do with P3D loosing focus, I do lots of stuff while P3D doesn't have focus and nothing breaks it but windows stuff.

2. Up to B45 I could restart FSXConnect and everything was back to normal. So on first sign of something going wrong (MW), I would pause, quickly restart FSXConnect (had it pinned on the taskbar just for this reason) and unpause, it would maybe take 3-5 seconds so I could even do it online in Vatsim without anyone noticing (or causing trouble to other traffic). Only downside was that on the ground I had to wait for APU to spool up again if it happened before engine start.

3. From B46, restarting FSXConnect doesn't seem to be helping at all. Once the values are lost they never come back.

4. Extra programs that use SimConnect are ActiveSky, vPilot, and one of my own. Neither one of those complains or gets any error messages when JH looses the connection.

5. I have teamviewer running on the background but I don't use it while flying and when I do it's only to connect to some other computer - no incoming connections.

Do you use the polling method for SimConnect (GetNextDispatch) or the Win32 message pushing (registering the window handle on connection)? Any ideas why wouldn't restarting FSXConnect get the connection back?

My next steps will be to run the sim again with only necessary applications running and see if anything has changed, as well as attempt to debug simconnect traffic through P3D. Hopefully I'll figure out something.

PS. The pushback behaviour changed in B46, but since you don't seem to know how that could have happened I'll try to figure it out myself. Do you use some other means to pushback?

[jeehell]

Thanks JL for the update, it does give a few pointers to debug. My observations below:

1. I mainly had issues with going in and out fullscreen mode, but also when changing certain windows settings like adding a printer, changing windows defender active state, changing the windows taskbar autohide setting, changing monitor settings (enabling the extra displays I only use for flying or changing their virtual position), adding windows updates and finally skype autoupdating. Basically anything windows related. I had learned not to try anything windows related while flying, but sometimes especially during long flights it was inevitable. I don't think it has to do with P3D loosing focus, I do lots of stuff while P3D doesn't have focus and nothing breaks it but windows stuff.

2. Up to B45 I could restart FSXConnect and everything was back to normal. So on first sign of something going wrong (MW), I would pause, quickly restart FSXConnect (had it pinned on the taskbar just for this reason) and unpause, it would maybe take 3-5 seconds so I could even do it online in Vatsim without anyone noticing (or causing trouble to other traffic). Only downside was that on the ground I had to wait for APU to spool up again if it happened before engine start.

3. From B46, restarting FSXConnect doesn't seem to be helping at all. Once the values are lost they never come back.

4. Extra programs that use SimConnect are ActiveSky, vPilot, and one of my own. Neither one of those complains or gets any error messages when JH looses the connection.

5. I have teamviewer running on the background but I don't use it while flying and when I do it's only to connect to some other computer - no incoming connections.

Do you use the polling method for SimConnect (GetNextDispatch) or the Win32 message pushing (registering the window handle on connection)? Any ideas why wouldn't restarting FSXConnect get the connection back?

My next steps will be to run the sim again with only necessary applications running and see if anything has changed, as well as attempt to debug simconnect traffic through P3D. Hopefully I'll figure out something.

PS. The pushback behaviour changed in B46, but since you don't seem to know how that could have happened I'll try to figure it out myself. Do you use some other means to pushback?

I use the windows messaging way, as I also use windows messages for IPC between apps (among other sharing protocols...). I suppose at some point something breaks the message pump of the FSXconnect window (which is what I always suspected with teamviewer issue). Though it is weird restarting it is not helping?
Have you been able to determine which system is better to handle frequent data exchange with P3D? I have to say I never tested that in depth...

[Rafape]

Are you saying using VOR or ADF matches up but not ILS? Have you updated your magnetic variation?

Yes, the "MAGDEC.BGL" of 01.01.2016, but still doing the same.

[Rafape]

Are you saying using VOR or ADF matches up but not ILS? Have you updated your magnetic variation?


Yes, the "MAGDEC.BGL" of 01.01.2016, but still doing the same.

http://www.mycockpit.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=11860&stc=1

And the "OVFY " in MCDU does not let me change it.

[emulov]

Today I installed the First Officer ND on a third computer. Then I performed the same flight again from LKPR to EDDF. And everything worked like a charm. I made several "DIRECT TO"s and also changed the Arrival Rwy and STAR/TRANSITION. Both NDs updated the route correctly. So for whatever reason, my problem with the ND seems to be gone. :-) Before I never used the First Officer instruments.

Isak

[spiliot]

I have good news and bad news:

Good news is that teamviewer seems to be the culprit of all the problems I had with the connection being lost. I've only did this once but I was able to do everything that was causing issues in the past without a single failure! I'll monitor this more but I think we got down to it.

Bad news is that I debugged simconnect and I see that FSConnect registering itself at least 30 times in 20 seconds while the FMGS is loading. Some of those connections are closed later on, but lots stay open and unused, even after FSConnect is closed. The last connection to appear in the logs is also the one being used and is closed when FSConnect is closed.

This can also explain the multiple menu entries some users see, in the logs I can see several FSConnect connections registering the JH menus multiple times. Some of the extra connections might be attributed to my windows tests, but still point to a problem as reregistering a connection shouldn't be needed. Worth mentioning that even without changing any windows settings I still get two menu entries; one approximately when JH starts and one when it stops loading and is ready to use.

Finally, the simconnect logs also confirm that restarting FSXConnect doesn't get it to connect again, there are no further connections no matter how many times the program is restarted.

PS. Jean Luc I'll not go into details over frequent data exchange to FS here since I doubt it would be of interest to anyone else. We can follow up that from email.

[Eduardo Santos]

I have installed new version B46 and when i turn the external power on, I am unable to turn it on in the overhead section... None of the buttons move, I have no idea why.
Any ideas?
Thank you

[jeehell]

Rafape:
this kind of troubles is typical in two cases:
1. the navdata compilation process is not successful at scanning your bgl files
2. this is an iarport which has had major runways/ILS changes since FSX was released.

In your case, it most probably is the N°1.
Check in c:\A320FMGS\Navdata\fsscenery.cfg that the scenery.cfg path and the P3D root path are correct. If not, correct them then delete the bin files to recompile the navdata again.


For EVERYONE: it is NOT necessary to update the madgec file using Hervé Sors (though it might be useful if you use FS/P3D for other addons).
My software extracts the LLZ/GS data out of FSX/P3D bgl files (including addon scenery) and recomputes everything by comparing with real world data and up to date magnetic variation computations.
So for ILS's which just changed ID or Frequency, this is taken into account.
The problem lies with RWYs, LLZ and GS locations, which ARE very different in FSX and in real world data. So my software needs to know where your scenery is, compare it with navigraph/aerosoft. To keep runway/LLZ alignment, when possible (i.e. changes to RWY/LLZ are nil or limited) this works flawlessly.
On airports which added runways, or changed runways in a significant way, this is troublesome, for instance EDDB closed a runway, and started building another one, renaming 07R to 07L... I am working on a tool to counter that. But there are way over 1000 airports which had changes in the last 10 years (QFU changing due to magnetic variation, new RWYs, new ILS, different frequencies, etc...).
My approach is the only one which guarantees a total coherence between APPR charts and FMS data.



Anyway, as you can see below:
http://www.mycockpit.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=11861&stc=1
LEAS runway 29 ILS (AVS 110.10) is correctly reproduced (there is a very small 1 meter offset which can be due to rounding issues, or spherical earth models...).

[Rafape]

Rafape:
this kind of troubles is typical in two cases:
1. the navdata compilation process is not successful at scanning your bgl files
2. this is an iarport which has had major runways/ILS changes since FSX was released.

In your case, it most probably is the N°1.
Check in c:\A320FMGS\Navdata\fsscenery.cfg that the scenery.cfg path and the P3D root path are correct. If not, correct them then delete the bin files to recompile the navdata again.


For EVERYONE: it is NOT necessary to update the madgec file using Hervé Sors (though it might be useful if you use FS/P3D for other addons).
My software extracts the LLZ/GS data out of FSX/P3D bgl files (including addon scenery) and recomputes everything by comparing with real world data and up to date magnetic variation computations.
So for ILS's which just changed ID or Frequency, this is taken into account.
The problem lies with RWYs, LLZ and GS locations, which ARE very different in FSX and in real world data. So my software needs to know where your scenery is, compare it with navigraph/aerosoft. To keep runway/LLZ alignment, when possible (i.e. changes to RWY/LLZ are nil or limited) this works flawlessly.
On airports which added runways, or changed runways in a significant way, this is troublesome, for instance EDDB closed a runway, and started building another one, renaming 07R to 07L... I am working on a tool to counter that. But there are way over 1000 airports which had changes in the last 10 years (QFU changing due to magnetic variation, new RWYs, new ILS, different frequencies, etc...).
My approach is the only one which guarantees a total coherence between APPR charts and FMS data.



Anyway, as you can see below:
http://www.mycockpit.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=11861&stc=1
LEAS runway 29 ILS (AVS 110.10) is correctly reproduced (there is a very small 1 meter offset which can be due to rounding issues, or spherical earth models...).

JL thank you very much. I'll look to see, but all the same I uninstall and install again. It happens at several airports both in P3D and addons.

Nor did I get modify OVFY.

Thank's for your time! 😉

[OmniAtlas]

I have installed new version B46 and when i turn the external power on, I am unable to turn it on in the overhead section... None of the buttons move, I have no idea why.
Any ideas?
Thank you

This happens at times. Shut off FMGS. Restart and wait for server to complete its startup. Might be a simconnect issue others have mentioned.

[spiliot]

Guys unfortunately it's not teamviewer that is causing my lost connection problems. This is so weird. Had it working for a while a couple of days back, now it's loosing the connection again as before, without anything identifiable running in the background. Truly disappointing.

To the pushback issue, I have successfully verified that SimPatcher makes my pushback rate of turn huge.

What I did to test was: load JH's PA a320 aircraft without starting the FMGS. The rate of turn and pushback position is normal. Start JH, reset position at the gate and pushback again. The rate of turn seems like 1/3 of before, causing a huge circle pushing me back 50m offside and away than intended. Close Starter.exe, reset position, pushback, again the huge turn appears. Restart Sim with Simpatcher disabled. Rate of turn with JH started is normal.

PS. I also tested if simpatcher is causing the lost connection not to return after restarting FSXConnect, but it doesn't have any effect (as expected).

[Rafape]

Rafape:
this kind of troubles is typical in two cases:
1. the navdata compilation process is not successful at scanning your bgl files
2. this is an iarport which has had major runways/ILS changes since FSX was released.

In your case, it most probably is the N°1.
Check in c:\A320FMGS\Navdata\fsscenery.cfg that the scenery.cfg path and the P3D root path are correct. If not, correct them then delete the bin files to recompile the navdata again.


For EVERYONE: it is NOT necessary to update the madgec file using Hervé Sors (though it might be useful if you use FS/P3D for other addons).
My software extracts the LLZ/GS data out of FSX/P3D bgl files (including addon scenery) and recomputes everything by comparing with real world data and up to date magnetic variation computations.
So for ILS's which just changed ID or Frequency, this is taken into account.
The problem lies with RWYs, LLZ and GS locations, which ARE very different in FSX and in real world data. So my software needs to know where your scenery is, compare it with navigraph/aerosoft. To keep runway/LLZ alignment, when possible (i.e. changes to RWY/LLZ are nil or limited) this works flawlessly.
On airports which added runways, or changed runways in a significant way, this is troublesome, for instance EDDB closed a runway, and started building another one, renaming 07R to 07L... I am working on a tool to counter that. But there are way over 1000 airports which had changes in the last 10 years (QFU changing due to magnetic variation, new RWYs, new ILS, different frequencies, etc...).
My approach is the only one which guarantees a total coherence between APPR charts and FMS data.



Anyway, as you can see below:
http://www.mycockpit.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=11861&stc=1
LEAS runway 29 ILS (AVS 110.10) is correctly reproduced (there is a very small 1 meter offset which can be due to rounding issues, or spherical earth models...).

Effectively, the BIN files had not been created well. Thank's.

Now I just fail the OVFY, it will not let me remove or put them. Does this happen to anyone else?

[jeehell]

You cannot remove an OVFY, as on the real ACFT.
And you cannot put an OVFY on all types of legs, as on the real ACFT.

[jeehell]

Guys unfortunately it's not teamviewer that is causing my lost connection problems. This is so weird. Had it working for a while a couple of days back, now it's loosing the connection again as before, without anything identifiable running in the background. Truly disappointing.

To the pushback issue, I have successfully verified that SimPatcher makes my pushback rate of turn huge.

What I did to test was: load JH's PA a320 aircraft without starting the FMGS. The rate of turn and pushback position is normal. Start JH, reset position at the gate and pushback again. The rate of turn seems like 1/3 of before, causing a huge circle pushing me back 50m offside and away than intended. Close Starter.exe, reset position, pushback, again the huge turn appears. Restart Sim with Simpatcher disabled. Rate of turn with JH started is normal.

PS. I also tested if simpatcher is causing the lost connection not to return after restarting FSXConnect, but it doesn't have any effect (as expected).

I can imagine the reason of the P/B issue. This is unfortunate, I'll try to change that, though I am not sure there is a way to detect if the P/B function of FSX is used or not...
Regarding the crash in simconnect: I will try to work on that a bit.

JL

[Totti]

Hello JL,
now i have deinstalled: Sode , GSX, Lua-Files and all other things that can go into P3D.
When i start P3D in the Add On Menue only the FSUIPC entrie is still there.
After run Starter.exe i have double entrie of Ext Pwr GndHP and Rat usw.
When i now wont go to the FSUIPC i see the openscreen, when i now will change to Buttons and Keys the P3D get freeze and it came first back when i close the starter.exe
I have run the repair option of P3d without any result, it is still the same!
For today i am at my end and speechless, what for a problem can this be!
Tomorrow i will have a look at the win10 updates and go back to the last windows recoverypoint and see what happend then!


greetings Peter

Hello, I have also double entries of Ext Pwr GndHP and Rat etc. It doesn't work, if I delete the simptcher.dll in the dll.xml.
Regards,Thorst

[spiliot]

Jean Luc, PUSHBACK STATE will do it, many thanks :)

[Leonidas]

Hi
I collect three issues today:
1. OUTR TK FUEL XFRD appears on E/WD until the end of the flight, even after outer tanks are empty. (1st photo)
2. After a shortcut, FMGS recalculates EFOB right, but not ETA. You can see on 2nd photo that last 49NM = just 2min...
3. I've changed sidestick's sensitivity from FMGS and is more accurate and real now. Is there a way to change rudders' sensitivity too? It's very difficult to line up the plane on the ground.
Thanks a lot
http://www.mycockpit.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=11862&stc=1http://www.mycockpit.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=11863&stc=1

[Miatanet]

Hi all

first of all a big thank you Jean Luc for your great work. I have two issues which probably will be solved real quick :-). I still have the bouncing plane while taxiing and bring thrust to 20% and when step onto the brakes see clip https://youtu.be/DnzDqU-Pm0s . I used the new a320 model which i copied from the fmgs installation folder to the fsx simobjects/airplane folder. Could TomCat be the reason for that bouncing behavior?

Second issue is that on one system the route on the ND is not shown (Cpt side) while on the other system the ND shows my route. On both I did not copy the bin files to the navdata folder. Am I correct that we just need to recreate the navdata bin files on the main fsx system?

http://www.mycockpit.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=11864&stc=1

Thank you for a short feedback.

Best regards
Stefan

[filippoporcari]

hi stefan,
as usual the bin files MUST be copied from the server/navdata folder to ALL clients' navdata folder...this is probably the reason of tour issue
regards
fil

[Miatanet]

Hi Fil
did that before but did not run, so reinstalled on both systems fo, cpt copied bin files and now it works just for the fo system... strange :-).

http://www.mycockpit.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=11865&stc=1

http://www.mycockpit.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=11866&stc=1

[Busdriver65]

Hallo Miatanet,

du hast auf dem ersten Foto A320FMGS in (x86) Installiert that ist nicht gut.

[Totti]

Hello, did anybody find a solution to fix the double PWR- GRND-Entries?

[spiliot]

We're waiting for JL to look at it.

[Miatanet]

Hi Busdriver
is not the c: drive where the OS is installed, but I installed in the root of the second harddive and same issue. The route, airports, CTRs are not shown on the cpt ND. Need to check today again.....

Stefan

[Mitch95]

Hello Miatanet,

I got the ND issue too, but on both ND ==> Solved it by reseting server (and of course building FPLN again...).
Maybe also check your graphic card drivers...

Regards,
Michel

[filippoporcari]

i have both CPT and FO side running on the same client and got no issues at all
fil

[OmniAtlas]

Jean Luc, PUSHBACK STATE will do it, many thanks :)


Hi JL -- if you could implement your software to read the PARKING BRAKE state on startup that would also be great. For some reason I have to cycle it off and on again to get the ECAM notification.

Thanks.

[spiliot]

<offtopic>
Parking brake is not supposed to be on when the aircraft resumes from cold and dark state, the hydraulic pressure will have bled away after a few hours either way, rendering it useless. Chokes are used on the wheels to stop the aircraft from moving after a flight and the parking brake is released shortly after.
</offtopic>

[OmniAtlas]

Hi Spilot - yes hydraulic yellow power is also not supplied but shouldn't the parking brake be on when entering the cockpit as part of the checklist?

[spiliot]

You're right, I had it wrong all this time. Sorry for the confusion, I should have checked before speaking :/

[Phpilot]

Hello guys:) i have installer d the new version 46. But my pc2 cant connet with fmgs server. Of i downgrade to version 45 is all perfect. Anybody can help me with this issue? I put the ip of server machine in installation process in pc2.
regards
Frederico

[Fritz]

Check your Firewall settings.
You need to allow the new programs in the Firewallprogramm to communicate to the server.

[Fritz]

Hi,

a small problem, which I already had in the previous version 4.5.
The first digit of the Rudder Trim Display is not displayed.
When I start the computer all three digits works. When I run FMGS, the first digit goes off.
I use the OC Display Card for this digits.
Is it because I use only 7 segment digits?

Regards Fritz

[jeehell]

If I remember well, the trim panel requires 4 digits?
The L/R digits will display a 1(L) or 8(R) because OC has not allowed to display these 2 letters...

[pete_fuss]

Hello JL,
now i have deinstalled: Sode , GSX, Lua-Files and all other things that can go into P3D.
When i start P3D in the Add On Menue only the FSUIPC entrie is still there.
After run Starter.exe i have double entrie of Ext Pwr GndHP and Rat usw.
When i now wont go to the FSUIPC i see the openscreen, when i now will change to Buttons and Keys the P3D get freeze and it came first back when i close the starter.exe
I have run the repair option of P3d without any result, it is still the same!
For today i am at my end and speechless, what for a problem can this be!
Tomorrow i will have a look at the win10 updates and go back to the last windows recoverypoint and see what happend then!


greetings Peter

Hello JL and forum,
i will give you a information about my problems that i have had. Now i have done a complet clean installation of window10 and P3D in the last Version with the Hotfix. I installed all my Scenerys and other programs, and for now it works without a freeze! The double entries of EXT Pwr and GND HP are still there! In the first two short testflights no freeze, but i had two flightcontroll failures, is anywhere in the JL Software a counter for such things like that ? in P3D the failure counter is off.

Regards Peter

[Miatanet]

Hi all

first of all a big thank you Jean Luc for your great work. I have two issues which probably will be solved real quick :-). I still have the bouncing plane while taxiing and bring thrust to 20% and when step onto the brakes see clip https://youtu.be/DnzDqU-Pm0s . I used the new a320 model which i copied from the fmgs installation folder to the fsx simobjects/airplane folder. Could TomCat be the reason for that bouncing behavior?

Second issue is that on one system the route on the ND is not shown (Cpt side) while on the other system the ND shows my route. On both I did not copy the bin files to the navdata folder. Am I correct that we just need to recreate the navdata bin files on the main fsx system?

http://www.mycockpit.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=11864&stc=1

Thank you for a short feedback.

Best regards
Stefan

Issue solved, somehow the system time changed to 2002, grrrrrr

[jeehell]

Hello JL and forum,
i will give you a information about my problems that i have had. Now i have done a complet clean installation of window10 and P3D in the last Version with the Hotfix. I installed all my Scenerys and other programs, and for now it works without a freeze! The double entries of EXT Pwr and GND HP are still there! In the first two short testflights no freeze, but i had two flightcontroll failures, is anywhere in the JL Software a counter for such things like that ? in P3D the failure counter is off.

Regards Peter
No, there is no failure counter. Can you list all your addons?

[pete_fuss]

No, there is no failure counter. Can you list all your addons?

Hello JL,

in the moment i use:
1.) as seperat programs:
EHID.exe (for cocpitsonic parts)
SIOC.exe for radio- and xpndr part
FSRealWX pro
CPDLC AOC Server.exe
2.)as LUA Files
LAAP ATV live play
3.) as wideclient programs:
FSBus to send Offsets from my OHVP
4.) Add on in P3D:
FSDreamteam GSX(Ground handling)
Couatl engine
SODE 1.3


i hope that`s all and i have nothing forgotten!

Greetings Peter

[jeehell]

Those seem fine.
There could be an issue if simconnect link is lost somehow, my soft is not always able to retrieve it.
Did you notice any temporary freeze in P3D? (even only a few seconds?)

[pete_fuss]

Those seem fine.
There could be an issue if simconnect link is lost somehow, my soft is not always able to retrieve it.
Did you notice any temporary freeze in P3D? (even only a few seconds?)

Hello JL,

yes i think i have !

This morning i took a flight from EDNY to LSZH without a problem!

Over the day i will do a longer flight and report what has happened!


Greetings Peter

[pete_fuss]

Hello JL,

yes i think i have !

This morning i took a flight from EDNY to LSZH without a problem!

Over the day i will do a longer flight and report what has happened!


Greetings Peter

Hello JL,

after a flighttime of 1:26 H without any disconnect or freeze from LSZH to EDDT i was very happy!

Regards Peter

[pete_fuss]

Hello JL,

after a flighttime of 1:26 H without any disconnect or freeze from LSZH to EDDT i was very happy!

Regards Peter

Hello JL,

after a lot of flights this day , short legs and long legs everthing works fine without any freeze and disconnect!
I am so happy.
Today i have implemet the FO MCDU in my sytem, now i think the change to your great software is 95 % done!

Thanks for your help and the great work that you to for the community !

Only the display of the flightplan in the ND is sometimes a little confused!

Greetings Peter

[Beaufort]

Hi JL,
did my first offline flight yesterday with B46 and P3Dv3.4/Hotfix 1 EDDF-EPWA.
I would have liked to help with problem reports, but I'm sorry I cannot, as there hasn't been any problem. Perfect vertical and speed management in managed mode, I'm deeply impressed!
THX a lot for this great update. Some confused lines on the ND as Peter told and a displaced TOC arrow while still on ground are peanuts.

[Totti]

Hello, when I reach the travelling altitude, which I entered in the AP, the A320 begins to wiggle up and down. Any ideas? Regards, Thorsten

[Beaufort]

Hello, when I reach the travelling altitude, which I entered in the AP, the A320 begins to wiggle up and down. Any ideas? Regards, Thorsten
Too high Speed?

[Totti]

Too high Speed?

No, speed is okay. I use the 320 from JH and Tomcat for fuel and payload. Maybe there is something wrong.

[emulov]

Hello all,

exept from the problem that sometime the route on the ND is not displayed/updated and for a minor problem with the calculated time for T/C and T/D (bugreport ID "0001198" on the Mantis Bug Tracker page), I do really enjoy flying the new FMGS version. However, since installing the "SimPatcher.dll", FSX always crashes on exiting the simulator:

http://www.mycockpit.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=11889&stc=1

Here are the details:

Problem signature:
Problem Event Name: APPCRASH
Application Name: fsx.exe
Application Version: 10.0.61637.0
Application Timestamp: 46fadb14
Fault Module Name: SimPatcher.dll
Fault Module Version: 1.0.0.0
Fault Module Timestamp: 5819d703
Exception Code: c0000005
Exception Offset: 00005d2b
OS Version: 6.1.7601.2.1.0.256.1
Locale ID: 1031


Additional information about the problem:
LCID: 1031


I use Windows 7 Ultimate, 64-bit, Service Pack 1 and I have .NET Framework version 4.6.1 installed.

And here is my SimPatcher-entry in the "dll.xml" file:

<Launch.Addon>
<Name>SimPatcher</Name>
<Disabled>False</Disabled>
<ManualLoad>False</ManualLoad>
<Path>c:\A320FMGS\SimPatch\SimPatcher.dll</Path>
</Launch.Addon>

Any idea what could cause the problem?

Isak

[Beaufort]

No, speed is okay. I use the 320 from JH and Tomcat for fuel and payload. Maybe there is something wrong.
I assume you use Topcat. It sets the load of the adjustment compartments 7 and 8 to zero. Add 10000lbs or reference in kg to both compartments in FS Load Menu AFTER loading with Topcat and look if that helps.

[filippoporcari]

the more i fly with b46 the more i appreciate the improvements:
- LNAV steady on the green line even in steep turns;
- VNAV profile correctly respected, even an arrival with lot of speed restrictions is now perfectly flown;
- as i already reported after 1st flight now the flight model is nearly perfect about drag/speed when deploying flaps...guys u have to calculate correctly the distance needed to slow down the aircraft (as in the real plane) or u won't be able to descend and slow down at the same time;
- one engine behaviour on ground more real now: we can perform one engine taxi without the aircraft turning hard to the shut engine side or slowing down to full stop after 3 secs

all in all GREAT JOB JL!

fil

[Totti]

I assume you use Topcat. It sets the load of the adjustment compartments 7 and 8 to zero. Add 10000lbs or reference in kg to both compartments in FS Load Menu AFTER loading with Topcat and look if that helps.

Thanks for trying to help me. But it doesn't work. Still up and down wit 300-600 VS. Speed is normal. Maybe it is a pitch problem? ECAM shows me -4.0 DN and I can't change it....

[Beaufort]

...ECAM shows me -4.0 DN and I can't change it....

That is definitely not o.k. :?:

[jeehell]

Totti do you have any hardware ptrim wheel??

[Totti]

Totti do you have any hardware ptrim wheel??

I tried another aircraft and took a PA A319 and no problems. I have only the problems with the aircrafts of the JH-package.
But it seems, that there is a problem with Tomcat and also the pitch trim.
I tried to reinstall the aircrafts and also the newest JH-software.

I have no trimwheel (hardware). I put trim up and down on two joystick-buttons, configured in P3D 3.4 (Hotfix is installed). But the trim turns always back to -4.0 DN.
I still don't know, how could I configure the trim another way.

Thanks for helping......

[jeehell]

the builtin P3D trim function is not working in my soft. I will maybe add that soon (remap the controls from P3D to my software), but this is some work.
Could you try to make a flight without using topcat or any other application which sets the W&B?
You must keep the default loading of the "ADJ FWD/AFT" stations or you will create weird CG issues.

JL

[Leonidas]

the more i fly with b46 the more i appreciate the improvements:
- LNAV steady on the green line even in steep turns;
- VNAV profile correctly respected, even an arrival with lot of speed restrictions is now perfectly flown;
- as i already reported after 1st flight now the flight model is nearly perfect about drag/speed when deploying flaps...guys u have to calculate correctly the distance needed to slow down the aircraft (as in the real plane) or u won't be able to descend and slow down at the same time;
- one engine behaviour on ground more real now: we can perform one engine taxi without the aircraft turning hard to the shut engine side or slowing down to full stop after 3 secs
all in all GREAT JOB JL!
fil

Hi
Can you line up to the center or the runway easily? Because I can't, especially during landing. It's very sensitive and I can't reduce this sensitivity of rudders and tiller. If you understand what I mean, the A/C turns left or right trying to stay at the center line. This never happens in the real world A/C.
Thanks

[dkreiskott]

Hi Jeehell,
same Problem with Windows 7 Pro 64 Bit.

Dieter

[Totti]

the builtin P3D trim function is not working in my soft. I will maybe add that soon (remap the controls from P3D to my software), but this is some work.
Could you try to make a flight without using topcat or any other application which sets the W&B?
You must keep the default loading of the "ADJ FWD/AFT" stations or you will create weird CG issues.

JL
I did a flight with your A320 without topcat. Still up and down when I reach altitude..... I reinstalled everything on server and on client.... still these problem....

[Firefly77]

Hi JL,
still have this LOC flag issue on ISIS ! Any idea ?
Thanks and best regards
Michael

[Phpilot]

Hello guys:) after first install oj b46, i thinks it's all ok. but i have a problem....when i realise parking brakes....aircraft realise parking brakes, but the brakes still "on" in inferior right coner of my display... how i can turn it off?

[Phpilot]

....Done:) it was a problem with calibration of my foot brakes:)
nice weekend:)
cheers

[Phpilot]

...Another issue...in flight i have always the speed brake indication in my ECAM. This is normal? speed brakes are retracted...
regards
Frederico

[filippoporcari]

frederico that's a local issue and nonit's not normal to have the ecam speedbrake indication.
did u use an old acontrols.cfg? if yes dis u rechecked all axis in new version?
i'm not experiencing this kind of problem
fil

[Totti]

I tried another aircraft and took a PA A319 and no problems. I have only the problems with the aircrafts of the JH-package.
But it seems, that there is a problem with Tomcat and also the pitch trim.
I tried to reinstall the aircrafts and also the newest JH-software.

I have no trimwheel (hardware). I put trim up and down on two joystick-buttons, configured in P3D 3.4 (Hotfix is installed). But the trim turns always back to -4.0 DN.
I still don't know, how could I configure the trim another way.

Thanks for helping......

After some tests...... It could be, that the external program for the real weather is responsible for the up and down of the aircraft...... I will do some more tests....

[Phpilot]

Hi... I will reckeck my controls.cfg. ( axis of speed brake)...but speed brakes extend and retracted. The problem is the indication in Ecam.
cheers

[Phpilot]

[QUOTE=Phpilot;165148]Hi... I will reckeck my controls.cfg. ( axis of speed brake)...but speed brakes extend and retracted.
Done.....it elas a problem with axis calibration...tanks
cheers

[filippoporcari]

totti,
external weather programs usually cause this kind of issues!
mostly TURBULENCE EFFECTS which should be deactivated or reduced to a bare minimum.
regards
fil

[Fritz]

Had this morning a similar problem as Totti described.
On the flight from EDDM to LIRF, after 30 minute flight time at Flightlevel 330, the aircraft moved like a ship on the ocean. The nose went up and down. The thrust increased and decreased again and the trim also corrected constantly up and down. The correction of the trim was always more downwards than upwards that after a time the trim wheel was overrun. I also ran TOPCAT to refueling the plane but it was not overloaded and the load was well distributed.
Will also make another test without TOPCAT.

[filippoporcari]

external weather programs?
fil

[romeow]

Had this morning a similar problem as Totti described.

Same issue here (with three test flights so far)

The B46 Airbus oscillates around a given altitude by VS of +/- 300 ft when ALT is greater than 9900 ft! Below everything is fine.

Setup:
FSX, no external weather (clear sky) , W&B calculated and sent to FSX by TOPCAT

For me it's hard to believe that the problem is caused by TOPCAT because of the FL100 "line".
Regard, René

[Leonidas]

Hi
I confirm the up & downs during cruise. Vspeed = +-400fpm, Mach 0.75, pitch trim 0.6-0.7 up. I use Tpocat and AS16.

[filippoporcari]

guys u can hardly believe it but i DON'T use topcat and i don't have ANY problem of oscillations! and i fly well above FL100
as u can see ALL the guys having oscillations are using TOPCAT...doesn't that sound strange to your ears?
regards
fil

[mikatsan]

Hello!! Thanx again for this great simulator!!

Just flying to an event from LGTS to URSS and we had to restart the software to the FO side (PFD,ND)
After the restart we dont have the green flight line path.
Also after entering a DIRECT TO, although the plane turn direct correctly, in the CPT ND we see the old green line path (nothing changed after the direct to).

Software is in the exceptions of virus and open from firewall. Also we had copied the files (NAVADATA) from the main pc to the other two.

Thanx,
Mike

[Leonidas]

guys u can hardly believe it but i DON'T use topcat and i don't have ANY problem of oscillations! and i fly well above FL100
as u can see ALL the guys having oscillations are using TOPCAT...doesn't that sound strange to your ears?
regards
fil

It doesn't happen always. Anyway it's easy for everyone to try it without Topcat. I'll do it tomorrow.

[Fritz]

...ALL the guys having oscillations are using TOPCAT.....l

Some releases ago we had also the problem with the up and down of the Nose at cruising altitude. Somebody corrected the model configuration of the flight model and this behaviour was gone. That is why I'm not sure if this behaviour is caused by TOPCAT or by the new model cofiguration.
But you're right. I should test this without TOPCAT. Didn't had the time today to test it. Will do this soon.

[romeow]

guys u can hardly believe it but i DON'T use topcat

And where do you get all the data (Fuel, Payload, ZFW /MAC) from? Or do you use TOPCAT only to calculate these data but without using TOPCAT's "Export to Flight Sim" option?
René

I have just started a flight without using Topcat's export option. Exactly the same osciallation. Again, why should Topcat's data cause these oscillations only above FL 9900 and not below this FL? Not very reasonable, is it?
René

[filippoporcari]

renè please don't take it personally :)
i load the plane using p3d fuel&payload...

i'm aware there were oscillations in the past corrected on the flight model side....what i'm telling now is: why i don't get ANY oscillation??? and i fly A LOT...what's different in my setup? we're all using the same flight model...
i don't use topcat;
i have turbulences set VERY LOW in as2016 or disabled

regards
fil

[romeow]

renè please don't take it personally :)

Not at all :)
It was a question I am really interested in! Probably I was not precise enough. What I actually wanted to know is how you load the aircraft. In other words how do you get the optimum balance between the different stations and tanks?

I still use FSX. Maybe the p3d fuel&payload item is more self-explaining. In this case my question really is ambiguous.
René

[filippoporcari]

hi renè!
no p3d fuel & load is not different from fsx!
i used topcat until v45....then i stopped using it by myself before v46 because i read the model was reworked and didn't want to have problems...also because i changed my laptop (where topcat was) and now having a macbook i have to take some time to install windows there.
right now i just change fuel according to the flight i'm going to perform...i never change payload: this may sound odd to someone but using my cockpit for training i really don't care about this.
all the best
fil

[romeow]

Hi Fil,

thanks for clarification!

I think I've found a workaround / solution to avoid oscillation while using Topcat's data and export item. But let me do some more test flights to check the new configurations.
René

[Beaufort]

Hi Fil,

thanks for clarification!

I think I've found a workaround / solution to avoid oscillation while using Topcat's data and export item. But let me do some more test flights to check the new configurations.
René

I just made a test flight EDDM-LQSA on FL370 with Mach.81 (just below the "red line"). I used TOPCAT for loading and added 4535,92 kg (=10000lbs) to both adjustment compartments in P3D, which TOPCAT has set to 0. With real weather from FSGRW I had very small ups and downs in the first enroute phase of the flight, which can be caused by turbulences. Trim (managed mode) at 0.7 up in climb to 0.4 on cruise altitude. After some minutes these ups and downs disappeared. The airplane feels very stable with this setup, vertical management works perfect.
For me TOPCAT ist very useful in combination with PFPX, so I can transfer the planned load and fuel to the airplane.
I will also do more check flights. I´m very interested in your solution, René.

[asessa]

I just made a test flight EDDM-LQSA on FL370 with Mach.81 (just below the "red line"). I used TOPCAT for loading and added 4535,92 kg (=10000lbs) to both adjustment compartments in P3D, which TOPCAT has set to 0. With real weather from FSGRW I had very small ups and downs in the first enroute phase of the flight, which can be caused by turbulences. Trim (managed mode) at 0.7 up in climb to 0.4 on cruise altitude. After some minutes these ups and downs disappeared. The airplane feels very stable with this setup, vertical management works perfect.
For me TOPCAT ist very useful in combination with PFPX, so I can transfer the planned load and fuel to the airplane.
I will also do more check flights. I´m very interested in your solution, René.

Hi, which topcat's profile uses for JHB46's A32x ?

[romeow]

Profile?

1) You need the correct Aircraft Type file to be found in TOPCAT folder AIRCRAFT (A320-214.acft
)

2) So you will find this aircraft in the list at TOPCAT>Configuration>Configuration. Apply then.

3)Then you need the correct txt file in TOPCAT folder CONFIGURATIONS

And at the end you go to TOPCAT > Aircraft >Add where you choose the
Type: Airbus 320-214
Configuration: A320-214 JeeHell FMGS
correct aircraft.cfg file (Browse)

With the attached files TOPCAT should load the B46 Airbus.
!!!!!Please rename A320-214.txt in A320-214.acft !!!!!!!!!!!!!

René

[asessa]

Ok thanks a lot.
I meant the txt file ;)

[ToTom]

There is only one good configuration:
https://soarbywire.wordpress.com/fmgs-resource/

https://www.dropbox.com/s/nwyv3uacz2d07es/topcat.zip?dl=0

First: Load P3D, run TOPCAT, send payload/fuel
Then: run FMGS.

[asessa]

There is only one good configuration:
https://soarbywire.wordpress.com/fmgs-resource/

https://www.dropbox.com/s/nwyv3uacz2d07es/topcat.zip?dl=0

First: Load P3D, run TOPCAT, send payload/fuel
Then: run FMGS.

Hi ToTom, is this conf file updated for b46 ?

[ToTom]

Model from Jeehell B46 has extra "things". FMGS also...
It can not be included in the Topcat.
I use Topcat only to calculate V1/Vr/V2. (I enter weight manually).
But if you keep the sequence (first Topcat then FMGS) it should work.
It should ... I do not give a guarantee.

Other models (A318/A319/A321) will not work properly with FMGS.

[romeow]

Model from Jeehell B46 has extra "things". FMGS also...
I enter weight manually.


And what is/are the (positive) effects of these extra "things" and of entering the weight manually?
In other words: Why is TOPCAT not recommendable to calculate ZFW and MAC?
René

[ToTom]

And what is/are the (positive) effects of these extra "things" and of entering the weight manually?
In other words: Why is TOPCAT not recommendable to calculate ZFW and MAC?
René


If you use topcat, be careful as it may cause issues with loading of weight.
In the flight model, the declared DOW is much less than the actual A320 DOW (TOPCAT probably raises a warning about this one).
THis is because of some internal tweaking of the model. The software uses two additional loading stations (called "adjustement") to move the CG aft/FWD depending on some parameters. These must NOT be changed from the default aircraft.cfg, or it can cause issues (I believe TOPCAT sets those to 0kg, which is NOT correct).

JL

http://www.mycockpit.org/forums/showthread.php?t=30954&page=8&p=164863&viewfull=1#post164863

[romeow]

Thank you!
Yes, it's true, TOPCAT sets the two loading stations (adjustement) to 0 kg. For the next flight I won't use TOPCAT in order to check if there are some (positive) effects.

@ jeehell
I completely forgot to thank you for this great version with remarkable improvement of RNAV!
René

[emulov]

In my case, when I send Payload and Fuel with TOPCAT to the A320, the additional adjustment loading stations do not get set to zero kg. Both values remain the same as before sending the Payload/Fuel from TOPCAT. See attached images. The image labeled FMGS is how the aircraft is loaded by default. The other image labeled TOPCAT shows the loading after done with TOPCAT. With the configuration file from "ToTom" I do not receive any error-message from TOPCAT when sending the Payload/Fuel. I do also not notice any difference in the adjustment loading stations no matter if I load the plane before or after starting FMGS.

I use PFPX for flight planning in combination with TOPCAT for V-Speeds calculations and sending Payload/Fuel to the aircraft.

The Turbulence effect scale in AS16 is set to 20%.

The new aircraft model flies very smoothly and I do not experience any vertical oscillations during the entire flight. This was an issue before version B46.


http://www.mycockpit.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=11905&stc=1 http://www.mycockpit.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=11906&stc=1

[digidax]

My first test with B46 shows a crazy ND display: After starting a half circle will fly, and the TOD arrow is diplayed. On the FMGS PC and the ND machine the latest AIRAC is installed (MCDU confirmed the Data), also PFPX shows the correct route to MEDAP as a light right turn, not like shown on the ND.


http://www.mycockpit.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=11907&stc=1http://www.mycockpit.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=11908&stc=1http://www.mycockpit.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=11909&stc=1

[romeow]

Same here, but as long as the aircraft flies the reasonable track I can bear these arcs! Rather a minor "bug" in my mind.
René

[SimStar001]

My first test with B46 shows a crazy ND display: After starting a half circle will fly, and the TOD arrow is diplayed. On the FMGS PC and the ND machine the latest AIRAC is installed (MCDU confirmed the Data), also PFPX shows the correct route to MEDAP as a light right turn, not like shown on the ND.



Confirm it too...

[Totti]

Hello ToTom, I tried out what you have written. No chance, still up and downs and crazy elevators in the outside view..... Hmm, no idea... I think,I will go back to 45.4.......

[filippoporcari]

totti just to be sure: did u try NOT using topcat and keeping the adjusting stations loaded as default in the flight model?
guys this is something local with topcat...i'm performing 2 flights per day using topcat as totom does (always did like this) and no oscillations.
this is linked to how topcat loads the stations...we can't complain JL is external soft modifies parameters he set.
just my 2 cents
fil

[Totti]

totti just to be sure: did u try NOT using topcat and keeping the adjusting stations loaded as default in the flight model?
guys this is something local with topcat...i'm performing 2 flights per day using topcat as totom does (always did like this) and no oscillations.
this is linked to how topcat loads the stations...we can't complain JL is external soft modifies parameters he set.
just my 2 cents
fil

Yes... default settings... no topcat... I also reinstalled 46.0....

[filippoporcari]

this sounds very strange
external weather with turbulences enabled?
regards
fil

[Totti]

this sounds very strange
external weather with turbulences enabled?
regards
fil

No external weather.... sky clear.... I have the feeling, that's something wrong with pitch trim.... It shows always 4.0 DN

[jeehell]

No external weather.... sky clear.... I have the feeling, that's something wrong with pitch trim.... It shows always 4.0 DN
Do you have any cokcpitsonic hardware?

[Totti]

Do you have any cokcpitsonic hardware?

No cockpitsonic hardware

[filippoporcari]

do u use any trim input totti?
sorry maybe for asking again: u did a clean install of jl?
may sound silly: b46 uses a different flight model and the aircraft model has a folder named differently than the old one....are u sure u're using the new aircraft loaded in p3d?
fil

[jeehell]

So just to be sure, you did not select cockpitsonic hardware support during install (nor any manufacturer which you do not use)?
because this could be a reason for a blocked trim...

[romeow]

No chance, still up and downs and crazy elevators in the outside view..... Hmm, no idea... I think,I will go back to 45.4.......
Same here!

Setup:
FSX
FSX weather, clear sky
no topcat
original aircraft.cfg (B46)
fuel (5,8 t) and payload (11,5 t) as loaded by FSX, no modification by myself

I had to trim the aircraft with extreme DN 3,4! With "normal" trim values TO wasn't possible (nose up as soon as thrust levers in FLX detent!) But during the flight, normal trim values (around 0)

Here my report
Climb and descent always with VS 2100.
Oscillation during climb and descent +/ (- 150 ft (with N1 oscillation as well)
Oscillation during cruize on FL +/- 400 (with N1 oscillation as well)

Climb (CL) FL150 = stable (st)
Cruise (CR) FL150= oscillation (o)
CL FL220= o
CR FL220 = st
CL FL250 = o
CR FL250 = st
Descent (DES) FL 220 = o
CR FL220 = o
DES FL 150 = o
CR FL150 = o
DES FL90 = st
CR FL90 = st
CL 150 = st
CR 150 = st
CL FL220 = o
CR FL220 = o
CL FL250 = o
CR FL250 = o
DES FL220 = st
CR FL220 = o
DES FL150 = st
CR FL150 = o
DES FL 90 = st
CR FL90 = st


A question of accident or is there any correlation (e.g. to the calibration of the throttle detents)?

BTW
I've got the same visual impression as Totti: even an oscillation of +/- 100 ft causes disproportionate up and down movements when you have a look outside. Probably we are spoiled by the smoothness of the B45 version :wink:

René

[Totti]

do u use any trim input totti?
sorry maybe for asking again: u did a clean install of jl?
may sound silly: b46 uses a different flight model and the aircraft model has a folder named differently than the old one....are u sure u're using the new aircraft loaded in p3d?
fil

Hello Fil and thanks for trying to help me....... yes, clean install, B46-model used in flight...... on main-PC: FMGS-server and only captain FCDU, only clicked FSUIPC when installed, no hardware checked. On client installed rest of FMGS B 46, no hardware checked. client also finds server. No topcat and no external weather. I reinstalled P3D and also clean FSUIPC.INI. Takeoff and climbing is smooth. But trim is ill 3.8- 4.0 DN. At 9000 feet up and downs and thrust changes also up and down when AP is on. Then tried to climb higher and everything is smooth again.When reaching AP-altitude, f. e. FL 130, up and down again.

[Totti]

Hello jeehell, first thanks for trying to help me and for your work. No hardware support during install,only checked FSUIPC. please read, what I have written to Fil..... I hope, we will find a solution together, because some more guys have the same problem like me.......

[Totti]

Maybe up and down problem is solved....... I thought, it was a problem with the trim. So I checked my hardware again..... I am using an USB-Board, which is like a joystick with 110 buttons. One button was blocked and this button controlled the elevator in P3D-Controls. I deleted this button in the p3d-control.... Now, I have normal pitch trim. The first testflight was smooth..... So guys, look at all your hardware in the P3D-Controls... maybe there is one joystickbutton controlling the trim! Remove and try... I will do more testflights....

[filippoporcari]

this is the third thing i suggested after topcat and weather :)
if u had trim inputs....or better check in p3d assignments that ANY KIND OF FLIGHT CONTROL is not assigned....by default p3d/fsx assign commands to joys or joy cards inputs!!!!
totti i think your problem is solved....as i told u i haven't anything special in my setup and it's perfectly working!

[Totti]

this is the third thing i suggested after topcat and weather :)
if u had trim inputs....or better check in p3d assignments that ANY KIND OF FLIGHT CONTROL is not assigned....by default p3d/fsx assign commands to joys or joy cards inputs!!!!
totti i think your problem is solved....as i told u i haven't anything special in my setup and it's perfectly working!

Yes, i seems so... everything is smooth........ Many thanks for your help. Now, another question... Is it possible to give the aircraft another livery (texture)?

[filippoporcari]

sorry i have no experience about liveries...i never look at the aircraft from outside view so never changed liveries :)

fil

[Beaufort]

Yes, i seems so... everything is smooth........ Many thanks for your help. Now, another question... Is it possible to give the aircraft another livery (texture)?
No prob, you can use any livery for the PA .mdl.

[asessa]

Is it possible to give the aircraft another livery (texture)?

Yes it's possible.
you have to download a project airbus livery on avsim (or other) then add [fltsim.X] section to your A320 jh's aircraft.cfg

[Totti]

Yes it's possible.
you have to download a project airbus livery on avsim (or other) then add [fltsim.X] section to your A320 jh's aircraft.cfg

Yes, it works.. great!

[Rafape]

Hi.

Do not sound the outmarker? Someone else happens?. How can it be arranged ?. I'm using the Project Airbus A320-214.

[OmniAtlas]

Hi.

Do not sound the outmarker? Someone else happens?. How can it be arranged ?. I'm using the Project Airbus A320-214.

You need to use the ACP software (or hardware) to control the volumes.

[Rafape]

You need to use the ACP software (or hardware) to control the volumes.

I'm using the ACP software, but I do not hear any sound from the marks or vor. The other sounds if I hear them.

[filippoporcari]

rafape this has been explained by jl time ago if i'm not wrong: if u want to hear the markers' sounds from intercom panel u should disable them from jl sound module and select them on acp if i'm not wrong

@ totti, renè and other users with oscillations in cruise: did u sort out the problem as totti did and now everything is fine? i'm just curious about this

regards
fil

[romeow]

Hi fil,

same probs as before! Below FL100 everything is OK. Above see my post #183.
BTW Oscillations not only in cruise but sometimes in climb and descent as well (as reported).
Regards
René

[filippoporcari]

hi renè....and u checked u have no assigments in p3d for flight controls? or trim? totti discovered this was his problem....also yours look like a local issue because few people have it and i don't think fmgs is responsible.
let us know
fil

[Busdriver65]

i have the controller on P3D disable and the same Problem ....somtimes

[romeow]

and i don't think fmgs is responsible.
let us know
fil
Nor do I! But at the moment I've got no idea what I could do.

There are no assignments (FSX) which may interfere and auto trim works perfectly. I just wonder why I've had no problems at all with B45.3?

Of course I let you know as soon as I've found the reason(s) for these oscillations.
Ciao, René

[OmniAtlas]

I'm using the ACP software, but I do not hear any sound from the marks or vor. The other sounds if I hear them.

Did you turn it on? You have to turn it on (knob is lighted up) and then adjust the volume.

[Phpilot]

hello guys:) i have installed a p3d v 2.5, with last version of jeehell. But i have a problem. whem i turn on jeehell software, i have hight frames but i can see lags. evean with with frames. With last version of jeehell was everything ok.... i have 2 machines: i7 4770k at 4,2Ghz ( with p3d, server, PFD, ND, ECAMS) and I5 with overhead MCDU.
how i can resolve this? instaling p3d v3.4?
regards
Frederico:-|

[Phpilot]

..or i have some files thar are causing this?....

[filippoporcari]

hi frederico.....don't know which can be the reason for your lags.
my experience with p3d 2.5 was not good and i was not using it passing to fsx-SE.
i returned and remained to p3d only with 3.3 which is rock solid and SMOOTH! (same is 3.4)
i say again: not telling u the problem is p3d and she ggesting to mov to 3.4....just reporting my experience.
all the best
fil

[Phpilot]

Tanks Filipo. It is stange, because the problem begun with b46. Of i return to b45.4 i have no lags. I will install p3d 3.4 in ssd drive and see . Another thing is....move to win10? I have win7
cheers
fred

[filippoporcari]

fred win10 is a must for a smooth and state of the art p3d v3 experience.
fil

[Fritz]

I have now made some flights with and without TOPCAT and I also tried the workaround from ToTom.
The result was always the same. After reaching the cruising altitude, the nose goes up and down.
The model from the previous release I probably can not use because it is not compatible with simpatcher.dll correct?
Maybe I'll test it to find out which causes this behavior.

[Busdriver65]

probably a German Problem ;-)

[pete_fuss]

probably a German Problem ;-)
Hello,
i think so, yesterday i started two testflights from EDDH to ESSA and back to EDDH on FL370 after a while the up`s and down's begins! I am very intressted on a solution! Greetings Peter

[jeehell]

Hi All,

for the oscillations some may experience, it should be fixed in next release. It seems some combinations of altitudes/weights/speeds can produce those.

Regards
JL

[Phpilot]

Hi people:) i want you opinion how to distribute the jeehell software for 3 pc: I7 ( p3d+FMGS server+Sound) + I5(OVERHEAD+MCDU+CLOCK+BRAKE INDICATOR) + I3( ND+PFD+ECAMS) .This is Ok?
Now i have I7 ( P3D+ SERVER FMGS+ ND+PFD+ECAMS+SOUND) + i5( OVERHEAD+ MCDU+CLOCK+BRAKE INDICATOR)
i will gain performance with new PC layout? need you advice
regards
Frederico

[OmniAtlas]

I am using 2 computers and it is running fine.

A 2500k for all the avionics

And hopefully soon an upgraded visual computer (6700k or the new processors which are going to be released soon) for the visuals.

At this stage I believe that is all you need to run FMGS competently.

[jeddmc]

i'm using one pc with i7 with 16gb ram, 4 vga card, triplehead2go, triple brake display used 5" LCD, fsx and jeehell for all system include visual, have not try using p3d

[OmniAtlas]

What is your performance like using one computer (which i7 cpu)? I am also trying to downsize to one if possible to be more energy and space efficient.

[jeddmc]

What is your performance like using one computer (which i7 cpu)? I am also trying to downsize to one if possible to be more energy and space efficient.

so far i'm satisfied with one computer
tested 12 hour takeoff landing and flight no problem
hardware i'm using fds for board mcdu and fcu

i like the efficiency using only one pc

[OmniAtlas]

so far i'm satisfied with one computer
tested 12 hour takeoff landing and flight no problem
hardware i'm using fds for board mcdu and fcu

i like the efficiency using only one pc

Are you using an Intel 6700k CPU?

Regards.

[jeddmc]

Are you using an Intel 6700k CPU?

Regards.

using intel 4790k

[Fritz]

I also use a i7 4790k for the visuals but I have a 3 Beamer Setup and I need all the performace what the system provides for the visuals.
Therfore I go the other way to reduce the visual pc with all programms that I can run on the client pc's eg. Active Sky.
On my visuals pc I only run FMGS Server.
I would be interested if there is a noticeable performance improvement if I would also run FMGS Server on a client?

[Busdriver65]

http://www.mycockpit.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=11927&stc=1

[digidax]

Fritz, what simulator do you use? FSX or P3D?

best regards, Frank

[navigator88]

Hi Jeddmc,, what motherboard are you using ? I 've chosen to use 3 computers (server + 2 clients) .
The server pc runs P3d, AS16 + ASCA and a part of skalarki hardware. 1 client pc for PFD ND e FMGS for CPT and FO and the remaining part of skalarki hardware.The 2 client pc for ECAM displays. I've chosen this configuration because I had problems with usb ports to connect all skalarki hardware.
Cheers
Ben

[Fritz]

Fritz, what simulator do you use? FSX or P3D?

best regards, Frank

I have opened a thread related to this post.

http://www.mycockpit.org/forums/showthread.php?t=31054&p=165466#post165466t

[AUA171]

Hi Jl!

Before I'm going to start cabling my ACP Panels, I would like to ask if you are planning to enhance the SIOC interface with ACP Inputs and Outputs (via SIOC-Creator)?
The potentiometers I will connect via Joystick-Axis.
Alternatively I can connect all buttons and switches via Joystick Buttons as they arealready configurable in FMGS-Config.
But what is you plan in regards of the green Button-LEDs and white CALL-LEDs ... ?

Thanks!
Christian

[jeehell]

Hi

Yes I will add support in SIOC for the ACP at some point, not sure when yet...

JL

[Fritz]

Last weekend I tried to use the flightmodel from the previous release to solve the oscillations problem at cruising altitude.
At cruising altitude the plane hold constantly the cruising altitude, no more oscillations.
Some minuites later P3D hang up. I also had no flightpath on the ND.
The using of flightmodel from previous release is also not a solution.
I decide to wait for JeeHells next update.

[jeddmc]

Hi Jeddmc,, what motherboard are you using ? I 've chosen to use 3 computers (server + 2 clients) .
The server pc runs P3d, AS16 + ASCA and a part of skalarki hardware. 1 client pc for PFD ND e FMGS for CPT and FO and the remaining part of skalarki hardware.The 2 client pc for ECAM displays. I've chosen this configuration because I had problems with usb ports to connect all skalarki hardware.
Cheers
Ben

Hi...i'm using Gigabyte Z97X
i use three usb hub with power which mean i can have extra 9 usb port for all hardware

[navigator88]

Hi...i'm using Gigabyte Z97X
i use three usb hub with power which mean i can have extra 9 usb port for all hardware

Thanks for your reply.
Just to be sure about the model you have. Is it perhaps the Gigabyte Z97X gaming 3,5 or7?
Do you have skalarki usb hardware connected on your 3 usb powered hubs?

All my best
Cheers
Ben

[jeddmc]

Thanks for your reply.
Just to be sure about the model you have. Is it perhaps the Gigabyte Z97X gaming 3,5 or7?
Do you have skalarki usb hardware connected on your 3 usb powered hubs?

All my best
Cheers
Ben

its Z97X gaming 7
i'm using fds hardware

[navigator88]

its Z97X gaming 7
i'm using fds hardware

Thank you so much.
Ben

[Swiss1673]

Last weekend I tried to use the flightmodel from the previous release to solve the oscillations problem at cruising altitude.
At cruising altitude the plane hold constantly the cruising altitude, no more .
Some minuites later P3D hang up. I also had no flightpath on the ND.
The using of flightmodel from previous release is also not a solution.
I decide to wait for JeeHells next update.

I had the same oscillations problem with Build 46 / P3D 3.4..... Solved with moving C.G. a little bit forward.


Cheers
Daniel

[EdwardInBeijing]

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[anzabon]

Off topic but...
a merry xmas and a successful and healthy new year with many happy landings to all of you guys!
@Jean-Luc: thank you very much for your incredible work. All the best for you and your family!

Kind regards
Bon

[iwik]

Merry Xmas JL and a big thanks for your efforts in 2016 and may they continue into
2017.
Take care
Regards
Les

[SSO]

Merry Christmas everyone.
Thanks for a great update. Really smooth flying :-)
two issues:
1- On the Winds page - I am only able to enter 3 lines of data. When entering a fourth line just get blanked out after entering the data
2 - there are a few display artifacts on the LNAV route:
-- turns where the arcs and straight segments dont line up. Usually corrected when passing the first point. And the route segment becomes the active
-- some straight segments do not seem to origin from the centre of the waypoint but rather the perimeter of the Waypoint symbol.

/Stephen

[bindook]

Hi Jl,
I'm not getting any display on my fds mcdu's.
I have installed the software twice as the previous install gave me Fm2 error msg on fm1.

Now I looked in the hclog and the following line is in it

C:\A320FMGS\hardware modules\interfaceITAPI.DLL not valid


Also there is a "missing navdata" line in the widefmgslog.


Thanks

Michael

[fisfro]

Hello,

just tried to install B46 but I get the message "Prepare3d cannot run because it could not write Prepare3d.cfg" . I'm using P3d V3.1.2.

Prepare3d.cfg exists in -> ..Roaming\Lockheed Martin\Prepare3d V3 on this PC

I have made the simpatcher entries in the ddl file manually now.

Further I have another bad problem:

After startup of the the fmgs server now IDG are disconnected from both engines - I have disconnected both hardware buttons - but no change. "IDG FAULT" Lights are dark and no warning in EICAS. "IDG disc" is only displayed on SD-page ELEC under the GEN.
Till previouse versions of the fmgs server IDG was connected and worked as expected.


Any help would be great... THXS

Robert

[bindook]

update....

when I start fmgs the cdu keys light up but no display & Key presses don't work.

but when I start the cdu controller (with fmgs not running) I get a display on both cdu .

If there is any1 that uses the FDS & have got it working some advice on getting it working again would be appreciated.


Thanks

Michael

[Fritz]

Do you see the MCDU in the ITCreator?

http://www.directupload.net/file/d/4453/c8k6q5kg_jpg.htm

[bindook]

Thanks Fritz I actually just worked it out.


Both cdu's working






Michael

[fisfro]

Hello JL,
after unsuccessful update from B45.4 to b46 and about 40 hours of investigations I need some help as following:
I’m operating a full size FDS flightdeck with all available components and high quality usb hubs ( external powered) and till B45.4 the simulator and all including hardware runs stable without any problems. After the update to B46 the simulator is not useable anymore. Switching back to B45.4 will bring back a stable environment.
I’m running P3d V3.1.2 and for all testing no additional software was running.

Problem 1 (I think not so important but just to be complete):
During update to B46 I get the msg "Prepare3d cannot run because it could not write Prepare3d.cfg".
Prepare3d.cfg has no right restrictions and can be edited by all user types. I also have made the simpatcher entries in the ddl file manually now and it seems to work.

Problem 2 :
The simulator cannot be started without IDG Disconnect for both engines after update. Every Time “hardware connect” will start the IDG will be disconnected – and now it will be more than strange- because it looks like that IITcreator, which seems to be changed in 11/2016 will have problems with the old config. So under b46 some numbers for switches or led’s are not shown and assigned parameter are missing (as seen attached).It looks like that some var names has changed. – and now the strange thing and the result of long time investigation:
The problem is not an invalid switch assignment (maybe to IDG Vars) – no - the problem will occur by two var’s assinments to leds:
A assignment to a led of the fds io port of the var “OVHD_SEC2_FAULT” will cause IDG Disconnect ENG 1!
A assignment to a led of the fds io port of the var “OVHD_SEC3_OFF” will cause IDG Disconnect ENG 2 !
This behavior can be reproduced and I have tested that multiple times with adding and removing this var.

So if there were an offset where I can reset the idg disc it would be fine but maybe this problem will stay in relation with the next problem and so this is not the final solution:

Problem 3:
The fds boards are no more stable under b46. It looks like that there is something like a timing problem (there are a lot of FDS boards connected). It makes different after how much time after starting the fmgs server I will start the “hardware connect” modul and it looks for me that during this initial process invalid states of button will be read and processed by the hardware driver. I think I have started the simulator today more than 50 times and the state of the leds in the overhead were often completely different and not like the should be (dark cockpit). In the previous B45.4 the startup is every time the same.
But I would live with different states after startup (exept IDG disconnection ) if there will also not exist the problem, that the FDS IO Modules sometimes stop working during operation.
I have also detected that with B46 also the FMGS server needs a little longer to connect to the simulator- (just fyi). But maybe I’m complete wrong and the problem is not the timing and more incompatibilities between the configuration files for the hw manager which will make unexpected operation of the hw manager.
A error msg as attached have been shown sometimes during restarting hw connect.http://www.mycockpit.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=12031&stc=1http://www.mycockpit.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=12032&stc=1


Problem 4:
Airplane is accelerating with idle thrust, but that has been already posted by other user and for sure to solve …..

Till now I was not able to test a flight, because every time a fds module stops working during taxing. After switching back to B45.4 I could process multiple flights without any problems.

I hope you will be able to help…

THXS Robert

[jeehell]

Hi

I do not know what's happening on your setup. But you can try the following two options:

1) Easy option: keep the JeeHell_IIT.dll, interfaceITAPI.dll and IIT.dnt files from your b45.3 install, and overwrite the new files put in your b46 install (these files are in the hardware modules folder, but you know that I think).

2) Hard option: keep the 46 original files, but delete your old IIT.dnt (well keep a backup of course...) and start a full SW assignment from scratch


I also have recently made an alternative FDS driver : http://www.jeehell.org/JeeHell_IIT_V2.zip
But it means option 2 with this new interface (removing the older driver first from hardware module folder of course).

[jeehell]

By the way, you may also want to try this interfaceIT.dll (last one from tekworx: https://1drv.ms/u/s!AgqinWqhYcTFoh9smSSGnNRTMxbg).
It corrects some stability issues with FDS boards (it will be included in my future packages).

And regarding A/C moving even at idle power, this is NOT an issue... this is how the real A/C behaves at lighter weights.

[jeehell]

Oh and the cargo fire LEDS:SW may have changed names/ values. You will need to reassign them if you use the 46 drivers.

[Paktom]

Hi everyone.

I am new to jeehell fmgs and this forum. I searched everywhere on the Internet but couldn't find any answer. So sorry, if this is a basic or already asked issue or problem. Jeehell MCDU (Capt) is not connected (red) to fmgs server. When I start the fmgs, mcdu display came on and straight away freeze. Left and right click do nothing. If right clicked, message came out 'MCDU.EXE not responding. Close application / Wait for application to respond'. It is installed on the same Server PC as P3D v3.4, FMGS Server, AP/FBW, FCU, FO EFIS. The rest, AP/FBW, FCU, FO EFIS are all connected (green) to the FMGS server. FO MCDU is connected (green) as well but it is installed on client laptop. Firewall and antivirus allready turned off. I'm using Windows 10 Home.

Please help me. Thanks for any help and consideration.
Paktom

[SimStar001]

Do you run the MCDU as well as all other clients as administrator? Did you do a clean install of FMGS to figure out that htis isnt the problem? its only the software mcdu which is not responding?

[fisfro]

Oh and the cargo fire LEDS:SW may have changed names/ values. You will need to reassign them if you use the 46 drivers.

Thanks!

I will start another update test next weekend and will report. In all the mess of the update procedures I have maybe not considered a low fuel weight in regard to the idle-acceleration of the plane - so this problem seems to be no problem - sorry...

Robert

[anzabon]

Hello guys,

before my buddy starts his project we want to know if there are any experiences out here with a two-computer setup?
Is it possible to run FSX (orP3D), the FMGS server, FCU and EFIS on one PC and the hole other suite like both MCDUs, both PFDs and NDs, EWD, SD and the MIP stuff on a second one with an i5-5100U processor? The graphic devices would have 5 display outputs but we are interested in the CPU demands of all the networked parts before building such a setup.
Any experiences and opinions very welcome :-)

Thanks a lot to the community and best regards

Bon

[OmniAtlas]

Hello guys,

before my buddy starts his project we want to know if there are any experiences out here with a two-computer setup?
Is it possible to run FSX (orP3D), the FMGS server, FCU and EFIS on one PC and the hole other suite like both MCDUs, both PFDs and NDs, EWD, SD and the MIP stuff on a second one with an i5-5100U processor? The graphic devices would have 5 display outputs but we are interested in the CPU demands of all the networked parts before building such a setup.
Any experiences and opinions very welcome :-)

Thanks a lot to the community and best regards

Bon

2 computers are completely doable. I am using a 2500k overclocked to 4 ghz as my 'MIP' computer. I am not too sure how the 5100U compares in terms of performance.

With the 2500k I am running 3 LCDs (captain and FO PFD/ND, and the centre ECAM), and also a MCDU screen.

I am driving the 3 lcds with a cheap nvidia card (7xx series I believe). The MCDU is using the internal motherboard (intel graphics) for processing.

You should leave the powerful computer to be the scenery generator and run FMGS Server, along with the I/O boards -- although some, like the FDS tekwork sys boards can be run over the network.

[anzabon]

Many thanks to Australia for your estimation!

Yes, my buddy owns a powerful i7 PC to host FSX and the FMGS server in the future but we are not sure if the second one with i5-5300 CPU and 8GB RAM is able to handle the 14 tasks for PFD, ND, ED, SWD and both MCDUs, too.
Maybe Jean-Luc has some hints on minimum performance for such a CPU?
Thank you all!

Best regards

Bon

[asessa]

Hello guys,

before my buddy starts his project we want to know if there are any experiences out here with a two-computer setup?
Is it possible to run FSX (orP3D), the FMGS server, FCU and EFIS on one PC and the hole other suite like both MCDUs, both PFDs and NDs, EWD, SD and the MIP stuff on a second one with an i5-5100U processor? The graphic devices would have 5 display outputs but we are interested in the CPU demands of all the networked parts before building such a setup.
Any experiences and opinions very welcome :-)

Thanks a lot to the community and best regards

Bon


Hi Bon,i run JL FGMS Suite with this configuration :


Main PC (P3D v3.4, JL Server, JL Ovh, JL MCDU Cpt , all HW)
Intel i5-6600K
16 GB DDR4 2400Mhz
GTX 970 4Gb Asus Strix (1 hdmi linked to main screen, a 42" fhd tv, 1 dvi linked to a Skalarki MCDU)
1 SSD for SO
1 SSD for JL and P3D
1 HDD for my archives and old sceneries


Secondary PC (JL Cpt PFD, Cpt ND, Ecam , SD, All Stby Instruments)
Intel Q6600
4 Gb DDR2 800Mhz
1 integrated graphic card (linked to PFD/ND monitor)
1 gt210 2Gb (linked to ECAM/SD/Stby)
1 HDD 500gb with JL and SO


I have no problem with JL suite ! ;)