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1 hour ago, C Schaffhausen said:

 

I got it to work, I used the test software you provided here and I think the MSFS simconnect.xml is missing a few lines. I added those and it now works!

Perfect, thank you for letting me know.

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Hi @C Schaffhausen,

 

I've created a small lightweight app to help us try to diagnose where the issue might be. Not sure if it will help.

 

Please run it on your MSFS machine whilst an aircraft is loaded on the tarmac.

 

See what fails and what doesn't and check any recommendations against your SimConenct.XML (Flight Sim Root) and SimConnect.CFG. (Application Root)

 

Please also make sure the local SimConnect.CFG included with this app is correct for your rig.

 

Let me know.

 

Thanks,

MSFS Simconnect Test.zip

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Out of interest, is Simconnect set up for networking on your rig?

 

 

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Just now, C Schaffhausen said:

Yes sir, I installed all of them.

Hmm, the only things that blocked me during development were:

 

A: Firewall, when I was testing it from my development laptop across the network. Assuming that you are on the same machine though. 
B:BT (UK ISP) free Symantec based Antivirus didn’t seem to like it

C The missing .CFG file

D Simconnect froze and I had to restart my computer

E: Simconnect wasn’t installed

 

Thats about all that could block it. 
 

I will send you a very very basic app that  will help us diagnose the connection issue if that’s ok?  Just need a small window to create it. 

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12 minutes ago, C Schaffhausen said:

I tried but it still didn't work, already changed the ip to match my computer's setting.

Do you have Simconnect installed? MSFS doesn’t technically need it but because it’s backwards compatible with P3D I had to include it.

 

I included it with the utility 

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2 hours ago, C Schaffhausen said:

Hello Mark, great work! I'm trying to get this to work with the MSFS PMDG 737, I have only the Bravo and when I click start, it always tell me to start the simulator. I have modified the ini to enable SDK broadcast, and I have simconnect installed. What is missing? Thank you Mark!

 

C Schaffhausen 

Hi,

 

It could be that you have simconnect setup for networking? I've noticed this has some strange effects with MSFS and you need to include a simconnect.cfg file in with the application.

 

Please put the attached .cfg file in with the application files in the root folder of the utility. Also, you may need to change the IP address and port to match your computer settings, although it you're running it on the same machine as MSFS is running, it should work as is.

 

Let me know how it goes, 

 

Thanks,

SimConnect.cfg

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6 minutes ago, SimWare said:

Hi,

 

As a general appreciation : thanks for sharing knowledge.

 

Have a great day.

Thanks @SimWare  

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Hi all,

 

Please find a new version of this tool here: 

 

Thanks,

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On 2/2/2021 at 9:24 PM, LN-OSS said:

Hi Mark!

 

im really Trying to find out about the L1011 by Captainsim and so on.

but no luck, what to do?

 

cheers

Stian

Hi Stian,

 

The best thing to do would be to start using the Aerosoft configuration utility: Honeycomb Profiles - AEROSOFT COMMUNITY SERVICES 

 

Then you only have two options. Create a profile yourself based on documentation supplied with the aircraft, or hope someone else in the community does.

 

Unfortunately, because I don't own it, I can't help. It can be quite involved depending on the aircraft documentation and would be impossible to do without sitting in the aircraft, powered on, and sniffing around with an LVAR viewer and some trial and error.

 

Sorry I can't help,

 

Mark.

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1 hour ago, gaab said:

Thanks,

 

It works fine.

 

I hope PMDG could publish the varaibles names for the most usefull function (specially with the new coming Bravo TQ).

 

Gérard

 

Good news, for some reason, PMDG went with LVARS for the DC-6 rather than their bespoke SDK, but that does actually make life easier.

 

Someone has kindly done the leg work for us. See here. A working Drop Box for a link to his pictures is here:

 

If you download their .ZIP from Drop Box, it's full of pictures like this:

 

 

 

So all you have to do is put the number of the relevant switch, button or knob in the correct syntax which is always >L:dc6_XXX_obj and replace XXX with the correct switch/button or knob number, you should be able to create mappings for everything you need. There is a picture for every part of the aircraft in his .ZIP file. 

 

Good luck, I think you're set!  

 

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@gaab, just a quick thought actually as I did a bit of reading on the DC-6.

 

It may already be possible with the official tool. It's a stab in the dark as I don't have the aircraft to try it out on. But see if this allows you to turn the landing lights on and off with the landing light switch.

 

TURN ON

 

 

TURN OFF

 

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Hi Gérard,

 

Right, that's a shame. Having a quick look around, I can see a few other comments inferring there isn't an SDK available for it. 

 

However, PMDG may provide us with something in the background and if not, assuming the SDK is still there in the background and just not documented as some posts are implying, then maybe there is still a way. Let's see what happens over the next couple of weeks.

 

I'll let you know as soon as I do.

 

Thanks, 

 

Mark.

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Hi Gérard,

 

You are welcome thank you. Here's a few answers.

 

32 minutes ago, gaab said:

I own only the DC6 (still waiting for V5 version...), is there a SDK for her, and where should I look on PMDG site (at least to know if...)

 

The SDKs come with the products and are normally found in {Flight Sim Root}/PMDG/{PMDG aircraft name}/SDK. I've no experience with this aircraft, however, as far as I'm aware all PMDG aircraft do come with an SDK. It's not something you would be able to include yourself as I have to include it in the code base where I make a .DLL from it so I can use it within the main config tool. I'm currently in the process of seeing whether I can get the other SDKs without having ownership of the aircraft, and if I do, I will include it for sure for you.

 

32 minutes ago, gaab said:

I use the "official" Yoke Interface for all my aircrafts. Should I still keep it running for PMDG aircraft or are they conflicting ?

 

It could potentially conflict if you have the buttons mapping actions that aren't specific to a particular aircraft.

 

Eg. if there's a unique command you've mapped that only causes the AP to disengage on the specific Airbus XXX, and this command isn't recognised by any other aircraft, it will be fine. It will still send the command but be ignored by PMDG and my tool as PMDGs actions are unique to PMDG.

 

However, if it's a generic command that belongs to the sim itself, like Zoom in or out, which works across all aircraft regardless, then yes if you map the same button to something else in my tool, you will see two things happen at once.

 

To play it safe, I would create a blank profile in the official tool and load/apply this if you wish to fly a PMDG with mine for now. This will guarantee no interference.

 

32 minutes ago, gaab said:

as I should receive my Bravo TQ before the end of THIS year ;), do you intent to include support for it in the future ?

 

I will also be receiving mine before the end of this year! I will be making an effort to include it in the tool. But this is also dependant on what Aerosoft provide as well. I don't want to end up doubling up with them and getting in their way.

 

Thanks for the comments,

 

Mark. 

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Hi all,

 

I've developed a freeware utility that allows you to assign all of the switches and buttons on the Honeycomb Alpha Yoke to PMDG's 737 NGX, NGXu and 777X aircraft in Prepar3D.  It does this directly using each aircrafts SDK.

 

I don't own any of the other aircraft, so at this stage, I'm unable to extend the functionality out to other PMDG aircraft, as I don't have access to their SDKs which comes from procuring the aircraft. However, I will contact PMDG and ask for their permission to utilise the SDK's of the other aircraft if possible.

 

In the meantime, please enjoy this free utility for the 737 & 777 range of aircraft. I thought this would be a great forum to provide it in as it compliments the great Honeycomb driver already provided by Aerosoft for other aircraft.

 

Happy to hear any feedback you have or bugs you've found in the comments below.

 

I should point out that I'm not affiliated with PMDG, Honeycomb or Aerosoft in anyway. This is a private project and due to PMDG's EULA, MUST ONLY BE USED for personal entertainment as per the EULA that I'm obligated to initially display for acceptance before you are able to use this utility.

 

You can download a copy from my OneDrive here.

 

There's a small manual included but it should hopefully be intuitive for you to use. Apologies, I only speak English and basic Spanish and so everything is in English.

 

Thanks,

 

Mark.

 

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