PC connect issue...

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Trying PC for the first time...I use CONNECT diaglog box and get a pop-up "private chat" window asking me to log in. After entering login syntax I hit enter, and the box just sits there. No aircraft appear on the screen. Even playing with the options (i.e. floors, ceilings) nothing shows up. The "who's online" option never shows anyone online (atc or pilot), and trying to PING results in neither an error message nor a positive ping result. However, I THINK Im connected for two reasons;1. I never receive an error message, and 2. When I choose to disconnect it states "disconnected from server" in bottom window. I know there are aircraft in the vicinity via Whazzup.I have tried several server IP addresses, different sector files, and have no active firewall at the time of usage. Fiddling with options does nothing. The sector files work just fine.Anyone have any suggestions? Thanks,DUM

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I believe from your post that you are entering the login syntax in the wrong spot. Sounds like you entered text into the private chat box. This is not correct. Just get rid of those chat boxes, should see 2 of them. Your login text actually goes in the black text box at the bottom of your screen, it's the one the runs all the way across your screen. This is also the text box where most of your communication w/other aircraft will go.I hope this helps.George

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George,Ahh thank you for the reply. Your analysis was intuitive and accurate. My oversight embarassing. The message states to enter "at bottom of screen" which, if done, results in my connecting. Thank you.Sakae