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Hello JL,
I have the same problems like Stefan. Over the whole time there is a delay of about 5 seconds. The rotary's do not feel smooth.My network traffic is still between 30% and 80% with 100MB Network. It is the same problem with Win7 and Win XP. The 1GBit Network has 23% that works fine. I'am standing at the Gate in LSZH and do nothing, but the network traffic is on 80%. Why?
regards Micha
HI,
@Stefan: can you try running FS with the minimum settings? i.e. no addons, graphics settings really reduced and FPS target at around 30fps?
@Micha: the network traffic is not linked to the FMGS activity at all. All the data from the server and FS has to be transferred to remote clients. This means a lot of data (around 50kB every 40ms so around 1MB every seconds). I'm trying to reduce the amount of data (some data can be transferred with slower rates), but this is a long process...
JL
Hi
I just finished a very succesfull LGTS/LGAV. After the November 2nd update (from my #2 post): 1,2,4 issues remain, but are all minor.
I think this is the most stable and most fast version. For my point of view at least.
Thank you
Hi all,
some POSITIVE feedback from my side: Just installed b27.1. Everything appears to be fine after the first flight. My current setup: all inputs attached to server PC, running FSX, OVHD, AP, CPT PFD and CPT ND. Client runs ECAMs, STBY and FO's PFD and ND. All display are smooth. No lag.
@ JL: a tiny logic bug for you --> when AC has no power the stick priority callouts are working. I guess in real life the AC would remain silent.
Cheers,
Rob
Hi JL,
Good news! I changed my come plete network to 1 Gbit. Network traffic on Server 25% / Network traffic on 3 Client max 9%. I think the problem was the different network speeds. No connection problems, all works fine.
Big thanks for a great version B27.1.
I have another little problem. After takeoff I push the AP1 or AP2 Button to fly managed. When i do this, the Airbus climb with more than 7000Ft/min and goes in Stallspeed. I have this happens with every flight.
regards Micha
Hi all,
Sorry for the lack of answers these past days, but the forum suffered various breakdowns. Apparently it is all back in order now.
Meanwhile, there were updates available through the automatic updater, tell me how it worked out for you.
Regards,
JL
Hello JL,
well that the forum is working again. Even with the new update I have the same problem with delay.I noticed that both cores are utilized between 100% and 96% when running FSX. If I press a switch at 96%, it works without delay. I think it has nothing to do with the network traffic, but with the cpu utilization. I started the FSX all controller left 60%. After the FSX I started the Cockpit software, and the utilization was at 100%. If the fsx runs in the taskbar he use only 6% performance from the cpu, when I start the Cockpit software is the utilization immediately to 100%. Can it be that the Cockpit software almost 100% of the power needed? Currently I have a dual core 3GHz, it would be interesting how this behaves on a faster PC. With the new update I have the impression that the connection on the network works better. After update I have no disconnections. Will test it further.
I hope, I can help you with these findings to solve the problem.
Regards,
Micha
Hi all,
about these lagging issues. One of my computers is single core and it works just fine - not great but fine :) . I'm using FS9. Maybe the lagging is not FMGS related?
Hi JL!
I'm not sure how to use FSUIPCmodule.dll located in "Hardware Modules"-Directory instead of WideClient.
Beside SIOC code created with SIOCCreator, I wrote additional SIOC code for the ADIRS display using FSUIPC offsets.
I run SIOC on a 2nd PC (not FS-PC). Everything created with SIOCCreator is working but accessing FSUIPC offests do not work.
Only when I run WideClient, which should not be necessary, isn't it?
Did I understand something wrong or could you explain what this library is for and how to use it?
Thx
Christian
Hi,
Micha, what software is running on this computer exactly? Can you tell me how many % of CPU each take?
The FMGS server and the ND both need quite a lot of CPU, if they are on the same computer it can be a problem. Also, if you have the ND on that computer, do not use the TERR ON ND features, this is very CPU consuming as well.
I myself use a quadcore i7 @ 2.8GHz, and it can run ALL the software at the same time (CPT and ND) on 2 different screens. The number of screens is also a concern, it can increase CPU need.
@AUA171: FSUIPCmodule does not replace wideclient, nor does WideFMGS.
- I wanted to remove as much FSUIPC references as possible to enhance performance in the I/O applications. But I do not want to replace it, it does very well what it does.
- WideFMGS allows the data from FS and from my software to flow through the network without needing Wideclient to do that particularly. It does not propagate all the FSUIPC data for the sake of performance.
- FSUIPCmodule is required if you want to use FSUIPC offsets to link hardware to my software (i.e. if you do not use FDS or Opencockpit boards). If you do not install it, the list of FSUIPC offsets published in the user guide will not work.
- if you want to use FSUIPC offsets through the network (on a remote computers), that computers will NEED WideClient.
- Unless you have troubles on the Main computer, I do recommend plugging all hardware on that computer to minimize network lag. If your computer cannot support FS/FMGS Server and SIOC at the same time, most likely it cannot support FS/FMGS Server only at the same time.
Cheers,
JL
Hi JL,
here is the screenshot of the only crash I encountered so far with 27.1. I think it popped up with the changed the ND range with ALL waypoints visible.
What have you changed in the new update?
question regarding a logic thing: during rejected TO the spoiler go up and the AC brakes automatically when you set the throttles back to idle. But the DECEL korry only comes alive when you activate reverse thrust. Is that the real deal on the real AC? I would assume it comes on right when you idle the throttles and the AC brakes, totally independent of reverse thrust.
Cheers,
RobAttachment 7236
Hi,
The new update changed the communication on the network.
On a RTO, and even after landing, the DECEL light comes ON only if the ABrakes are activated and the actual deceleration is above a threshold. It can take a couple seconds before that threshold is reached...
Cheers,
JL
Hi,Quote:
Originally Posted by jeehell
I have made a lot of tests in the meantime, the last one was with: no scenery addons, graphics settings to "very low", no weather, no AI traffic, fps locked to 25 (as already always before), no EGPWS etc.
Unfortunately my problem persists, from time to time having legs of several seconds. My network traffic is always < 1% (it was around 10% last week, did you change something in that area? It looks like the update from the weekend has improved that).
My overall CPU performance on the server PC is around 55%. The first core has 100% (as FS9 is running there and cannot be split to several cores), the other 3 cores have each around 40 to 50%. I also moved the FMGS Server process to cores 2-4, but this did not make any change.
I have also made a test with disabling the Windows Firewall, but the problem persisted. I even had the impression that the lags were happening more often and lasted longer in this case. I will try another test without firewall once more soon to check if that happened just by accident or if this is always the case.
Network and CPU traffic always remained the same during the lags, there were no peaks. I also ran a permanent ping on both PCs, pinging the other PC all the time, the response times were <= 1 ms always. Maybe I could use a network analysis tool like Wireshark or Colasoft Capsa to get more into detailed network traffic analysis?
Thanks
Stefan
Hi JL
My feedback after last update:
All my issues mentioned at #2 post are solved! BUT there is lag 2-3 seconds at MCDU and CPFlight FCU and frame loss on avionics and FS itself. It's difficult to complete a flight leg.
Dear Jeehell
With ver. 27 I experienced problems with the F/O MCDU flickering. The CAPT MCDU works is fine. Is there are setting I could change? What information would you need to investigate further?
Thank you very much for all your work with this great software.
Best, Arie
t
Hi,
I had a computer crash sorry for the last days not being able to asnwer.
@Stefan: never ever force the software on a prticular cores, you have to let them decide which core(s) is(are) the best for them. Also, FPS around 30 is best I think.
@Leonidas: can you try to check if not using hardware connect improves the loss of FPS on FS? did you lock FS FPS? if not, do it at around 30fps.
@Dufour01: Do you run CPT and FO MCDU on the same computer?
Regards,
JL
Hi JL,
welcome back ;)
Have you changed anything on the FBW from 26 to 27? I cant really tell but I noticed some issues with the current version. Example:
trimmed leveled flight --> pure sidestick input to bank up to ~ 25°. All fine. But when you now smoothly increase the pitch, the bank also increases and even leaves the 33° range.
and
sometimes if I do really really minor inputs in pitch, the initial pitch reaction of the AC is inverse to stickinput. Thats only the case for really small stick inputs and if I increase the stick input the AC goes in the correct direction. No joystick axis set in FSX. Neutral ranges at 2000. I am not sure but this effect might depent on the pitch/roll sensetivities one can define in AP.exe.
any clue or confirmation about these effects?
Thanks!!!!
Rob
Hi Rob,
I will check that, but I haven't changed AP behaviour. Only G-load calculation is different, because in FSX I now use simconnect and no longer FSUIPC to retrieve gload. Do you use FSX with the new FSXconnect software?
JL
Hi,
yes... I use the new StarterFSX.exe . And I just retried it. Both issues remain. Roll/pitch sensetivity set at -17 for both. I might try the FSUIPC version this weekend to see if the issue persists.
Thanks alot!
Great SW!
Rob
ok... just quickly tried the FSUIPC starter.exe. Same results. 25 deg roll combined with smooth and constant pitch up inputs leads to an increase of bank angle beyond 33deg. AND for small pitch down inputs the AC increase the climb rate. This behaviour is overruled with more pitch down stick input so at the end the AC goes in right direction. Really weird.
good night! :)
Rob
Dear JL
No, the MCDUs for CPT and FO are separated, on two distinct computers.
Best regards and thank you.
Quote:
Originally Posted by jeehell
Not really. It does not improve the loss of fps. And yes it's locked at 25fps.Quote:
Originally Posted by jeehell
After 2-3 flights-restarts the whole impression is much better. Is something like that possible? Now the only important thing is a lag mostly at hardware interfaces (FCU-Throttles-Sidestick) and secontly at software MCDU.
Regards
Hi JL!
I have a timing problem with SIOC. My OVH Panel is connected via Opencockpits cards (SIOC).
Everytime switching on the Main BATs it takes many seconds (minutes) that something happens on my OVHD, meaning no display, no Korry lights.
In your OVHD software everthing lights up immediately. Every output event (e.g. press a button) works fine, I can check in OVHD software.
The only thing what helps is when I reload SIOC. Then everything works smooth.
Any idea (maybe a bug in the SIOCmodule)?
Has anybody else a similiar issue?
Let me know if you need more specific info.
Christian
@Leonidas: how is your hardware setup? plugged into your main computer? this is the best way to do it.
@Christian: this is strange. Same question to you, do you plug your opencockpit cards on the main computer?
JL
Hi guys,Quote:
Originally Posted by jeehell
I also use the "main computer" setup. All hardware connected to main PC. Clients only drive the displays. Works great. No lag issues. Never had one.
@ JL: Have you tried the FBW issues?
Cheers,
Rob
JL
I tried both, OC-USB-Expansion Card plugged into FS Computer and then in another. Its the same behaviour.
I reinstalled SIOC already and ran SIOCCreator again but without any success.
Next I will temporarily remove my own SIOC Code and remove FSUIPCmodule.dll as well to see if this has an impact or not.
Christian
All connected to main pcQuote:
Originally Posted by jeehell
Hi,
I will keep looking to see why there is this lag in hardware interface. Just so you know, I do not experience it so it is hard to find it...
@Rob: haven't had the time yet.
JL
Hi JL,Quote:
Originally Posted by jeehell
just tried to make another test flight with all graphic settings to very low, with no addons active, not changing any core assignments and with FPS locked to 30. Unfortunately my problem persists, e.g. needed to wait 7 seconds for the MCDU to react after pressing LSK4.
Thanks
Stefan
HiQuote:
Originally Posted by jeehell
After the last online update of B.26 the response become rapid! What did you change at the last online update of B.27?
I think it's not hard for you to find it ...:roll:
Hi,
I do not understand your post. B26 was fine but not B27?
As far as I know, other people experience the contrary?
JL
Hi JL,Quote:
Originally Posted by jeehell
I know you did not refer to my post, but for me it's the same: Connection was fine in B26, since update to B27 I am having the delays.
Thanks
Stefan
I can understand there are differences in network connection between b26 and b27, as there were changes in network protocol.
however, regarding hardware inputs there were no changes at all so it's a bit startling...
JL
OK, then my case indeed might be different because there is no hardware yet connected to my PCs, except Joystick and Saitek Throttle.Quote:
Originally Posted by jeehell
Stefan
Stefan,
Can you describe your issues more precisely?
What is your exact configuration? Also check your CPU and network usage in the task manager.
The more details you can give the better...
JL
Hi JL,Quote:
Originally Posted by jeehell
from time to time (but on each flight) I am having delays between input and response (e.g. pressing a key on MCDU or changing heading or speed on FCU, also OVHD). Currently I am not using any hardware modules, only Logitech joystick and Saitek throttle quadrant (with complex joy because of reverse switch). As I said, I did not have these delays with B26.
This is my config:
PC1 (Server):
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Intel Core i5-3570K CPU @ 3.40 GHz / 8 GB RAM / 240 GB SSD / 500 GB HD / 1x Nvidia Geforce GTX 560 Ti
Connected hardware: 1x Logitech Joystick Attack 3 / 1x Saitek Throttle Quadrant / Logitech cordless keyboard + mouse / 1x Logitech X230 speaker system 2.1 / 1x monitor
JL components:
FMGS_Server=yes
Sound=yes
HardwareConnect=yes
wideFMGSserver=yes
Other software: Win7 64-bit / FS9 / Registered FSUIPC 3.999w / Active Sky Evolution / AI Smooth 1.12 / AES / FS2Crew RAAS / FSDiscover / FS Flightkeeper (only sometimes) / several sceneries / MS Security Essentials
PC2 (Client):
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Intel Core i5-3570K CPU @ 3.40 GHz / 8 GB RAM / 1000 GB HD / 3x Nvidia Geforce GT 440
Connected hardware: 3x monitor (Keyboard + mouse available from PC1 through "Mouse without borders")
JL components:
OVHD=yes
FCU=yes
MCDU=yes
FO_MCDU=yes
PFD=yes
ND=yes
EWD=yes
SD=yes
wideFMGS=yes
Other software: Win7 64-bit / Feelthere Map (only sometimes, not during test flights) / MS Security Essentials
I have made a lot of tests as you suggested: no scenery addons, graphics settings to "very low", no weather, no AI traffic, no other addons, fps locked to 30 (as already always before), no EGPWS etc.
Unfortunately my problem persists, from time to time having legs of several seconds. My network traffic is always < 1%. My overall CPU performance on the server PC is around 55%, on the client PC it is around 15%. Network and CPU traffic always remained the same during the lags, there were no peaks. I also ran a permanent ping on both PCs, pinging the other PC all the time, the response times were <= 1 ms always. Maybe I could use a network analysis tool like Wireshark or Colasoft Capsa to get more into detailed network traffic analysis?
Thanks
Stefan
I had always lag issues until you publish the last online update of B.26, just before B.27. From that point it was perfect, but after the last online update of B.27 the lag appeared again. Thank youQuote:
Originally Posted by jeehell
Hi JL!
Yesterday during descent and initial approach I had A.FLOOR. All controls went dead. No respond on joystick, throttle or SIOC. Nothing worked anymore. This was the second time I had this. Any idea what might cause this? My speed was 280 knots and vertical speed around -1500ft at 12000ft.
Kind regards,
Tommi
Hi Tommi,Quote:
Originally Posted by tom19
I had the same, I think on 3 flights during last week. As I was afraid that I am the only one, I did not mention this yet... I first thought it might have something to do with Active Sky Evolution, but was not sure. Are you using Active Sky?
The effects are the same as you mention: Speed suddenly during descent goes down to zero, A/C tries to resolve this by activating A.FLOOR, engines spooling up, increasing speed, nose going down, after some time speed indicator recovers, of course then going to overspeed, nose going right up, excessive G forces and so on. During all that time I have no chance to make any inputs to the FCU, simply doesn't react. No way to switch off A/T. Speed before this was around 270/280 knots, around 10000-12000 feet. Engine + Wing Anti Ice and Pitot Heat were on.
Regards
Stefan
Hi Stefan!
Exactly the same situation as I have. I'm also using Active Sky Evo but I have used that a quite while and had never before these problems.
Tommi