Tristan Marchent 11 Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Hi there, Ages ago I bought TOPCAT on disc a while ago and subsequently have recently purchased PFPX! Whilst going through the planning phase, I can't seem to access the TOPCAT facility through PFPX... I can't see it at all. And also how will/can I load the aircraft up through PFPX? Many thanks! Tristan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robb_speed 6 Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 At the moment, they are not linked the way you are expecting. Currently, after you compute or release a flight plan, somewhere on the top panel, you can click to send the data to Topcat. For the feature to work, you must have the aircraft that you're using to plan a flight in pfpx, already be linked to Topcat.To do this, when you add an aircraft to the pfpx database, there is a Topcat performance module section that you must edit. The window that opens will show the aircraft you have setup in Topcat.Further, the registrations in both programs must be the same.For example, if in pfpx, you are working with a B738 reg N12345, in Topcat you must have a B738 with the same registration for the send function to work.I believe I saw a post where they are working on having the Topcat calculations included in pfpx. There is sort of a feature right now, but the data is based on max figures, not actual, for the aircraft.Hope that wasn't too complicated.RobSent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tristan Marchent 11 Posted September 9, 2013 Author Share Posted September 9, 2013 That's brilliant Rob. Many thanks for the quick reply, much appreciated! I may've done something wrong with the registrations then. I'll have a look tomorrow. Thanks once again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robb_speed 6 Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 No worries. Glad to help since it took me a while to figure it out myself. Since I've been flying the 777, there isn't a need to use Topcat yet. But when flying the NGX, you have to follow a certain flow to get the results you're looking for.I'll check back tomorrow to see if you need anything further.Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjord 86 Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 You also need to make sure that you have the latest update for Topcat which makes it compatible to PFPX. Roy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlightSimSoft.com 283 Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 ...and v1.06 scheduled for today will improve TOPCAT integration in PFPX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torben Andersen 15 Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 How do I access TOPCAT from PSPX, as I have TOPCAT running on a separate computer? Is there a textfile somewhere I can edit to give the path to TOPCAT? Torben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Testpilot 1 Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Install TopCat an PFPX on the same computer.Problem solved.Don't know why the developer should implement this, when you can install both on same system?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard McDonald Woods 9 Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 It's because if you use TOPCAT as an internal to PFPX, the TOPCAT calculations can be included in your OFP. HTH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torben Andersen 15 Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Why shouldn't he implement this? It ought to be rather simple. My reason for using 2 computers (actually 4 computers in my setup) is, that PFPX is a planning tool, while Topcat is a more operative tool, needed to calculate actual V-speeds and a simmilar tool is used in the cockpit IRL, while the dispatcher's tool is not. cheers Torben Install TopCat an PFPX on the same computer. Problem solved. Don't know why the developer should implement this, when you can install both on same system?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Testpilot 1 Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Why shouldn't he implement this? It ought to be rather simple. My reason for using 2 computers (actually 4 computers in my setup) is, that PFPX is a planning tool, while Topcat is a more operative tool, needed to calculate actual V-speeds and a simmilar tool is used in the cockpit IRL, while the dispatcher's tool is not. Â cheers Torben ... so normally a TopCat-integration is nothing for you. Because in real aviation there is no takeoff-calculation in OFP! Youre argumenting with two thongs. Office planning vs flightdeck calculating but an "acars" connection between both. There are other problems to solve ... You can enter the TOW only in TopCat and calculate the V-Speeds. One easy step! And, as real as it gets. PLN TOW is written inside OFP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torben Andersen 15 Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Yes, it would be like a "light" version of an "ACARS" connection. And yes, the need is not greater than I can live without. But then .. why would you like a TOPCAT integration? Because it (presuably) eases things. And I would for me as well. I assume that the TOPCAT integration using only one computer only requires PFPX to be aware of TOPCAT - which (I guess) is a question on accessing the registration database. It would be equally simple to write the path to the TOPCAT program on a second computer, just as you can for other programs via the PFPX. No need for hostility here - just a proposal. Torben ... so normally a TopCat-integration is nothing for you. Because in real aviation there is no takeoff-calculation in OFP! Youre argumenting with two thongs. Office planning vs flightdeck calculating but an "acars" connection between both. There are other problems to solve ... You can enter the TOW only in TopCat and calculate the V-Speeds. One easy step! And, as real as it gets. PLN TOW is written inside OFP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Testpilot 1 Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 So then what you need is more a: "send TOW to TopCat via Netpath" function.Not only the editable path for TopCat in PFPX.That would be greatful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tristan Marchent 11 Posted September 16, 2013 Author Share Posted September 16, 2013 Are you able to send the payload DIRECT to FS from inside PFPX at all?? Like you can with TOPCAT? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlightSimSoft.com 283 Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Are you able to send the payload DIRECT to FS from inside PFPX at all?? Like you can with TOPCAT? No, because you need information only available in TOPCAT for exporting data to FS (like payload stations, fuel tank capapcities and stations, etc.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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