A320 FMGS beta 26

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Originally Posted by jeehell

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I did a lot of work on VNAV in next version, it will come out shortly (between today and next week), hopefully it'll correct this issue.
Regards,
JL

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Hi JeeHell
Let me ask you a ...few questions after using this version a couple of weeks now:
1. Is the new style E/WD and IAE in your plans?
2. Is there a possibility to save a state so that eg. you don't have to press the six "off" buttons on fuel overhead panel every time you start a flight? (maybe you could start a flight with two modes: a normal (cold and dark) and a quick (at the terminal with close doors - ready batteries, APU, IRS...)
3. Almost every time I change the STAR during flight, the flight plan broken when I press "activate temp f-plan"
4. I think there is another issue in STARs: there are many acute angles, but no curves. You can't follow it.
5. I setup sounds, but I can't hear reverse thrust, gear up-down and air brakes, only flaps.
6. I setup auto spoilers in FDS software, but it doesn't work (remains blue at E/WD)
7. The side panels on CPFlight's FCU don't work (m.worning, m.caution and chrono)

Thanks for all...

Hello,


1. New style (LCD) maybe, IAE I don't know yet, chances are I won't do this one.
2. I have plans on such things, but haven't had time to think thoroughly about it.
3. What do you mean by "broken"?
4. This probably comes from the STAR published by navigraph...
5. sounds have to be added by user (to save space, the package already weighs around 65 Mb)
6. By auro spoiler you mean arm spoilers? this one works, I've tested it. Maybe you need to reverse the action in IITcreator.
7. I don't know how these are connected to the FCU? I haven't heard of them. I'll try to find some info on that.

Regards,
JL

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Originally Posted by jeehell

Hello,


1. New style (LCD) maybe, IAE I don't know yet, chances are I won't do this one.
2. I have plans on such things, but haven't had time to think thoroughly about it.
3. What do you mean by "broken"?
4. This probably comes from the STAR published by navigraph...
5. sounds have to be added by user (to save space, the package already weighs around 65 Mb)
6. By auro spoiler you mean arm spoilers? this one works, I've tested it. Maybe you need to reverse the action in IITcreator.
7. I don't know how these are connected to the FCU? I haven't heard of them. I'll try to find some info on that.

Regards,
JL

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1. I mean this one. I don't know if it is LCD or not.
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3. I mean disappeared lines between fixes or lines goes nowhere...
6. Could you send me the "interfaceIT" configuration?

Best Regards

Hi JL, Hi Leo,

Indeed, the new style EWD would be really sweet. Just imagine how the new style display would look like ... :)
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THANKS JL FOR THIS WONDERFUL SOFT!!!

Cheers,
Rob

Leonidas, the configuration files for IITcreator are useless as they depend on the hardware serial number.
Just to be sure, you do not use FDS MCS software?? but instead the software modules I provide?

JL

Hello,

I've just finished the B26 version, available here.
I completely reworked the VNAV, added back the TCAS and also adde an "updater" tool which runs automatically when you launch the starter. It will then allow you to download the new versions when they are ready.

Cheers,
JL

Hello,

the B26 version is available now from here.

Regards,
JL

Hi
should we uninstall v.25 before?

Hi JL,

thanks for the new version!

I am getting this when WideFMGS.exe is started on the client PCs.

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The A320 JeeHell Ware SERVER on the server PC shows all items that were started on the clients as being "Connected". Nevertheless this error message appears every second.

Having 2 client PCs, it happens on both of them. Have updated all 3 PCs to version 26. Any idea?

Thanks
Stefan

Hey JL,
WOW!!! I love it!!! Just finished my first flight with B26! I am really impressed. I need some more testing but after the first 20 minutes it looks really sweet! THANKS!!!!

some issues I noticed so far:

- the sounds are gone from your module. I dont have any sounds. only from AC folder.
- When I dimm the brightness of CPT PFD I only dimm a small bar right below the Localizer dots and above the heading bar
- still see toc etc in ils mode on nd

I'll continue testing :)

Cheers,
Rob

EDIT: @Stefan --> I have not tried the network, yet... So far I only tried it on one machine for quick testing.

EDIT 2: some more issues:

- my Master Caution and Warning korrys are dead. Tried to put them on any other in or output but they remain dead.

- the FMA doesnt update correctly on PFD when dico the AP

Hi JL

I downloaded the b26..... beautiful ..
I have only one question ... with respect to the window for the calibration of the axes.
Maybe I have not seen good documentation, but a clarification on the additional window about the set of throttle levers. what is it? good flight!


Daniele

Hi,

@Leonidas: you don't need to. You can however copy the entire folder to make a backup before updating.

@Stefan: try running the starter program again, it will update the widefgms clioent software with the automatic updater. If it does not solve the issue, I updated the regular download package.

@Rob: I will try to find some time to correct the older issues. As for the MW/MC Korrys, it's weird?? what hardware do you use (I don't remember)? Also, when you say FMA does not update correctly on AP disconnection, what is the exact issue?

@Daniele:if you are talking about the "ComplexJoy" window which appears only if you selected "complexjoy" option during installation, this is mostly useful in 2 cases:
- you use a goflight throttle quadrant which has reverser switches below the idle notch
- you use an A330-like thrust lever with a separate reverse axis (handles like on boeings for instance)


Regards,
JL

[QUOTE=jeehell;133966]Hi,

@Rob: I will try to find some time to correct the older issues. As for the MW/MC Korrys, it's weird?? what hardware do you use (I don't remember)? Also, when you say FMA does not update correctly on AP disconnection, what is the exact issue?

Hello,

Can anyone tell me if you guys have the regular sounds like for AP disconnect, fire bell, callouts ... etcs??? Non of them are working. I only have the regular sounds from the AC folder in FSX.

@JL: I use opencockpit hardware. All of my other korrys work... only the MC and MW korrys remain off after updating to b26?
regarding the FMA issue: i.e. you are in NAV mode and disconnect the AP... The NAV mode and the Vertical Mode remain visible on the PFD.

The mentioned brightness issue on PFD is not old. It a new issue with b26.

Could a complete new install help?

Thanks and cheers,
Rob

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Originally Posted by jeehell

@Stefan: try running the starter program again, it will update the widefgms clioent software with the automatic updater. If it does not solve the issue, I updated the regular download package.

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Thanks, I have made the update and the error message is gone now :-)

It's great that you have implemented the complex joystick functionality, I am using the Saitek Throttle which has an axis only from IDLE to TOGA and is sending the REVERSER as a button. But obviously I am still struggling with the setup since the EWD does not show any reaction on throttle inputs any more. Maybe I missed anything? This is what I have done:

In the new window "complex THR LVR Joysticks":
- Pressed "New" to add a new merge
- Selected "use one axis and switch acts as full reverse"
- Clicked into "Select main axis", moved lever 1 up, klicked on SET TOGA, moved lever 1 down to IDLE, klicked on SET IDLE
- Clicked into "Select revers axis/switch", moved lever 1 down to REVERSE (until button number appears in field)
The resulting axis is looking good, when I move lever 1 to REVERSE, the indicator moves to the max left, if I move to IDLE, the indicator shows in the middle, if I move lever from IDLE to TOGA, indicator moves to the right accordingly.

I repeated these steps to add a second merge fore the lever 2, also fine.

On the "old" configuration window I clicked into THR LVR 1 and moved lever 1 up and down until "Complex Joy Axis No. 0" appears in the field. Doing the same for THR LVR 2 and my lever 2, showing "Complex Joy Axis No. 1".

In the field "Choose LVR to setup" I select "LVR1". Selecting TOGA in the field below, moving levers to 65535, entered 0 as error tolerance, saving with SET. Repeating these things for FLX/MCT (53504 +/- 4000), CLB (37376 +/- 4000), IDLE (0 +/- 0). I leave REV IDLE and MAXREV untouched (being both on 0 +/- 0).

I am repeating this for LVR2 with the same numbers.

Nevertheless the EWD shows always this, no matter which moves I make with the levers:

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Thanks
Stefan

I have played around with the detent positions within the THR LVR setup once more, but I was not successful, the EWD does not show any reaction on throttle movements. This is my latest config that I have tested and I thought that should be working:
TOGA: 65535 +/- 500
FLX 53504 +/- 4000
CL 37376 +/- 4000
IDLE 0 +/- 0
REV IDLE -1000 +/- 0
MAX REV -65535 +/- 63000

I have seen that the axis value is going below zero once I move the levers to REVERSE and the button is pressed. This is why I put -65535 into MAX REV. Since the value is going quite slow down from 0 to -65535 (it takes between 7 and 8 seconds), I have put an error value of 63000 in order not to wait until the value has moved to -65535. So I assume reversers should be activated at -2535 with this config.

Putting in the value of -1000 for REV IDLE was quite tricky since I needed to move down the lever to REVERSE and nearly at the same time press the SET button in order to get a small value under zero. In fact I think this value will nearly ever be reached, but I thought that this is not a big problem.

Is it correct that the values from TOGA down to MAXREV all need a value in this order and that it is not allowed to have 2 levels with the same value? According to this the above values should be OK. Also with regards to the error values there should be no overlapping between 2 levels.

Thanks
Stefan

Hi,

@Rob: concerning the sounds, it's weird, I did not change anything in that area? I will test again...
For the OC korrys, you may want to reopen SIOC Creator and apply again your configuration every time there is a new version, there usually are some changes which can affect the way an old configuration works.
When you disconnect the AP, if you still have at least one FD on, the FMA keeps the modes it was in (THRUST/SPEED, CLB/DES/ALT, NAV/HDG, etc).

@Stefan: you are right when you say two different detents/positions MUST have different values.
I put a slow counter to increase/decrease the actual reverse position as a pilot would not apply full reverse instantaneously. If you want it to be quicker, you can simply click apply full reverse at any value below REV idle, and put a small error as in that particular case, as long as the reported position is below detent+error value, it will output MAX REV.
To put it differently: let's say you put MAX REV = -5000 with error = 100. As long as the simulated axis is between -4900 and -65535, it will output MAX REV.

Regards,
JL

Stefan, also I forgot, never put 0 as an error, you should always put at least a very small one (maybe 1 or 10 or anything).

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Originally Posted by jeehell

Hi,

@Rob: concerning the sounds, it's weird, I did not change anything in that area? I will test again...
For the OC korrys, you may want to reopen SIOC Creator and apply again your configuration every time there is a new version, there usually are some changes which can affect the way an old configuration works.
When you disconnect the AP, if you still have at least one FD on, the FMA keeps the modes it was in (THRUST/SPEED, CLB/DES/ALT, NAV/HDG, etc).

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Thanks for the feedback... I guess will do a complete new install these days to get the sound working again. BTW: What are all these new sounds for "maintain VS maintain"... is it all for the TCAS?
Regarding FMA: I will check if I had a FD active... that might be reason. :)

Thank you!

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Originally Posted by AirFan

What are all these new sounds for "maintain VS maintain"... is it all for the TCAS?

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Yes, I comply with the latest TCAS version.

JL

Hi JL,

thanks for your response. Unfortunately it's not working for me. The EWD does not show any change of throttle position, it's simply stuck.

These are the values that I have defined now (both the same for LVR1 + 2):
TOGA 65535 / 500
FLX 53504 / 4000
CL 37376 /4000
IDLE 0 / 500
REV IDLE -2000 / 10
MAXREV -4000 / 100

Any idea what might go wrong here?

Thanks
Stefan

Hi again,

can you make sure you have hardwareconnect.exe running? I think it's your problem right, because I think I forgot to put it to run automatically when complexjoy is used.

JL

@Stefan: run the starter again, it will ask to update. After update is done, before launching again the software, you have to edit the starter.ini file and put "yes" (without the quotes) at the line "HardwareConnect" line. Then when you run the starter again all should be fine.

@Leonidas: I updated the CPflight module, now the glare wings should work (except the AUTOLAND indicator which is not yet implemented in my software). Update is done automatically when running the starter.

Cheers,
JL

Hi JL,

question regarding the updater: Does it mean, that all the PC's need to be online? At least the PC running the server? Since non of my Sim PC's are online.

Rob,

if you want to use the updater feature, all PCs need to be online to be sure you download all files. Otherwise, I maintain the full pakcage in parallel to make sure it is always up to date. The difference with the updater is that you don't have to go through the setup again, and you will download only the required files, so in overall it is much faster/easier.

JL

Hi JL,

thanks for the update which I installed. I am currently setting up the detent positions again. It looks like if you have changed something there: When I move down to REVERSE, the value goes now instantly from 0 to -65535. But with this behaviour I have no chance to submit any value between these two for REV IDLE: will be having 0 for IDLE and -65535 for MAX REV :-(

Thanks
Stefan

Sorry for that, I accidentally uploaded an older version...
try this one http://www.jeehell.org/ComplexJoy.dll

JL

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Originally Posted by jeehell

Sorry for that, I accidentally uploaded an older version...
try this one http://www.jeehell.org/ComplexJoy.dll

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Thanks! That made it... EWD and joystick axis are fine now :) It's great that I can work with the reverser function and the idle detent on the Saitek Throttle now!

I will need to do some more flights for testing of course, but this is what I found so far:

- ACARS Weather request is working fine again
- Problem with missing T/C on MCDU seems to be gone :)
- Have not got GPWS callouts during final
- "Not for commercial use/not for training" - is this coming from FMGS?
- Seem to have heavier network load on FS PC which makes it stuttering, made a hard landing ;) Will do further tests

Maybe it would be an idea to be able to enter the detent positions from the configuration module also in an editable text file? I don't know how many times I have defined the positions today :) That would make setup also easier for future upgrades...

I think I need to progress with my project and buy new PC(s), the current ones are getting really slow now.

Thanks for your great work!
Stefan

Hi JL
Is FCU software necessary in order for the CPFlight FCU to run? I think not. Please send me the CPFlightModule.ini because is empty!
The plans I saved from PILOTSRTE folder are useless with this version?

the ini file should have this inside:

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[FCU]
ComPort=5
CPT_EFIS=yes
FO_EFIS=yes
CPT_WING=yes
FO_WING=yes

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And you do not need to run the software FCU. Also, old routes are no longer recognized, you need to make new ones.

JL

Hi all,

A small update is available fixing the starter tool which took a lot of CPU by itself.

JL

Hi JL,

thanks for the update! It looks as if the updater is opening the readme file always twice (first after the update was installed and second after I said "Done")

Thanks
Stefan

I'll look at it it. Anyway it cannot do harm to read it ;-)

JL

Hi JL,

I have made some more flights today. As you know I am using Saitek Throttle together with the new complex joystick function. I noticed some things when using the reverser:

1. When I activate the reverser, the reverser sound from FS is something like an "up and down", as if the reverser is starting and stopping all over
2. When I move the throttle lever afterwards to IDLE again, it takes ~8 seconds until reverser really stops and engines go back to idle.

I assume that both effects have something to do with the fact that the virtual axis need about 8 seconds until it has changed its value from 0 to -65535 and back.

Do you have any idea what one could do?

Thanks
Stefan

Hi JL,

I gave up with my sound and MW & MC output issues. I didnt manage to get it to run correctly so I did a complete new install. Now it works. I still have no clue what the problem was but I guess I have to live with it :)

So --> It really looks very sweet now. A BIG THANKS!!!

noticed issues after the first flight WITH SOUNDS :D:

- take a look at the attached shot of the ND. Some constrains are not readable/overlapping.
- when defining constrains wrt alt or speed, some wayspoints dont seem to change their new set altitude on the FPLN page.
- i.e. you are in a managed decent ... the FPLN keeps updating the altitude of the last past waypoint. I could not find any documentation about that. Is that supposed to be like that?
- as I said, I run my clients offline. So everytime I start the autostart I have to click on a "OK" window from the updater somewhere behind my real main instrument panel. It more like a guessing clicking to find this OK button since its not on the visible area of my screens. I guess the error comes from being offline. Is this confirmation really neccessary at all? Why not adding the updater in the starter.ini as an option?
- Have you touched the FBW in any kind with b26?
- Sometimes the "NOT FOR COMMERICIAL USE" banner is abit annoying. Can't you place this note on a less eye-catching place? ;)

Thanks,
Rob
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Hi,

@Stefan: I will look at that.

@Rob: same goes here... Concerning the updater, if you delete it it should solve your issue. As for FBW yes there were some changes, why?

JL

Hi,

@Stefan: I will look at that.

@Rob: same goes here... Concerning the updater, if you delete it it should solve your issue. As for FBW yes there were some changes, why?

JL

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Originally Posted by jeehell

Hi,

@Rob: same goes here... Concerning the updater, if you delete it it should solve your issue. As for FBW yes there were some changes, why?

JL

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Thanks for the advise with the updater. I'll try it these days. Regarding FBW...I noticed some minor changes and it's on it way to become veeerrry nice! Now it really keeps the pitch attitude independent of bank. NICE!
Only the alpha prot needs some rework as it still allows to high alpha when you do a sudden full back stick at low speeds.

I also noticed a missing ecam message --> when BAT is off you should read "BAT 1 OFF"

ECAM

Maybe you can fix that with fixing the states of all korrys when the AC is powerless.

Regards,
Rob

Hi Jeehell!

First i would like to thank you for the new version!
I just install it now but i cant make the server module to connect with the FSX.
Any ideas what can be wrong?

I have a fresh install of Win7-64bit and FSX.

Thank you for your time,

Regards

Panayiotis

Hi Panayiotis,

just a thought... have you installed the current version of FSUIPC?

Rob

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Originally Posted by AirFan

Hi Panayiotis,

just a thought... have you installed the current version of FSUIPC?

Rob

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Thank you Rob!!!

Indeed i didnt installed the latest version of FSUIPC.

I tried to make a test flight but all displays are moving too slow..(i'm using network)
Anyone have the same issue?Is it running smooth on you?

Thank you again for the solution/help.

Regards to all the team

Panayiotis