I am tryin to set up ASE in a networked configuration using two PC's both are Win7 64bit machines. I am following the instructions provided in the ASE manual for this and I have gotten to page 53 Step2: Configuring the server. It says that I must configure two files on the Server machine SimConnect.XML and SimConnect.ini moreover, it tells where they go. My question is that when I go to those locations neither file is there? In the instructions underneath where the paths are explained it says that there are example files located in your FSX SDK installation folder and we suggest coppying these files to the appropriate locations and then modify as follows. I am assuming that I have to do just that but the example is an .html file that opens with Internet explorer. Do I want to open the file in notepad modify it according to the instructions and then paste it into the correct location?If so...The SimConnect.xml file has numerous examples how do I know which one to use and what I can cut out and leave behind? Can anyone post a copy of their working SimConnect.xml and SimConnect.ini files for me to look at? I suppose it'll be the same on the Client side when I get to it as well.I am beginning to wonder if all of this is worth it or if I should just leave ASE on the server/main FSX machine? Although I have a fast machine I am still trying to free up every resource possible.Edit* After reading another post it was suggested that the process on page 52 under the heading of "Configuring Simconnect" That this needs to be done on the client machine??? I installed the SDK and updates on the server, do I need to install the SDK and updates on the client as well? and by installing them on the server do I need to uninstall them.This is a confusing PITA and the instructions could have been written much better in my opinion.V/R,Robert

Hi,Not sure what point you are at with all of this, but Step 3, p. 54 talks about installing Simconnect Client on Clients. At no time do we ever mention installing SimConnect on the server because installing FSX does that automatically.I suggest printing out those pages and then following the directions step by step and you'll get this. It does take some time and a quiet place.

Actually Jim that is exactly what I did...Printed the directions and followed along step by step. Apparently I'm not the only one who was confused by them a search through the forums indicates others were surprised by the SDK being installed on the client. Anyway i hope you can help me get this sorted...My Client Machine was my old FSX machine it already has FSX + Acceleration installed on it as well as ASE. (ASE upgrade option from ASA)My Server also has FSX + Acceleration and ASE (Full retail ASE)So Starting on Page 52 I have worked my way down to the header titled "Configuring Simconnect" Important requirments for network configuration: And it lists six bullets...The first two bullets say FSX Delux version with SP1 applied since both my machines have FSX+Accel. I should be safe to move on to the third and fourth bullets...SDK Installed and SDK SP1A applied but it does not say to which machine? I installed to the Server but it looks like from what I have read and what you are telling me is that it needs to be installed on the client? If so that's easy enough and I can move along to...Step2: Configuring the server. It says that I must configure two files on the Server machine SimConnect.XML and SimConnect.ini moreover, it tells where they go. My question is that when I go to those locations neither file is there? In the instructions underneath where the paths are explained it says that there are example files located in your FSX SDK installation folder and we suggest copying these files to the appropriate locations and then modify as follows.I am assuming that I have to do just that but the example is an .html file that opens with Internet explorer. Do I want to open the file in notepad modify it according to the instructions and then paste it into the correct location?If so, the SimConnect.xml file has numerous examples how do I know which one to use and what I can cut out and leave behind? Can anyone post a copy of their working SimConnect.xml and SimConnect.ini files for me to look at?Thanks for your Help I'm hoping to knock out The instructions up to Step 3 Configuring the Client tonight.Robert

Hi,FSX must be fully removed including for the registry on the client machine. Almost best to start with a fresh hd and os.Yes, please use Notepad for the edits.SimConnect.ini requires one change from Console=1 to console=0Here is mine: <?xml version="1.0" encoding="Windows-1252" ?> - <SimBase.Document Type="SimConnect" version="1,0"> <Descr>SimConnect Server Configuration</Descr> <Filename>SimConnect.xml</Filename> <Disabled>False</Disabled> - <!-- Example Global (remote) Pipe Server Configuration --> - <SimConnect.Comm> <Disabled>True</Disabled> <Protocol>Pipe</Protocol> <Scope>global</Scope> <MaxClients>64</MaxClients> <Port>REPLACE_WITH_PORT_NAME</Port> </SimConnect.Comm>- <!-- Example Global (remote) IPv6 Server Configuration --> - <SimConnect.Comm> <Disabled>True</Disabled> <Protocol>IPv6</Protocol> <Scope>global</Scope> <MaxClients>64</MaxClients> <Address>::</Address> <Port>REPLACE_WITH_PORT_NUMBER</Port> </SimConnect.Comm>- <!-- Example Global (remote) IPv4 Server Configuration --> - <SimConnect.Comm> <Disabled>False</Disabled> <Protocol>IPv4</Protocol> <Scope>global</Scope> <MaxClients>64</MaxClients> <Address>192.168.1.3</Address> <Port>2357</Port> </SimConnect.Comm>- <!-- Example Local Pipe Server Configuration --> - <SimConnect.Comm> <Disabled>True</Disabled> <Protocol>Pipe</Protocol> <Scope>local</Scope> <MaxClients>64</MaxClients> <Port>REPLACE_WITH_PORT_NAME</Port> </SimConnect.Comm>- <!-- Example Local IPv6 Server Configuration --> - <SimConnect.Comm> <Disabled>True</Disabled> <Protocol>IPv6</Protocol> <Scope>local</Scope> <MaxClients>64</MaxClients> <Address>::1</Address> <Port>REPLACE_WITH_PORT_NUMBER</Port> </SimConnect.Comm>- <!-- Example Local IPv4 Server Configuration --> - <SimConnect.Comm> <Disabled>True</Disabled> <Protocol>IPv4</Protocol> <Scope>local</Scope> <MaxClients>64</MaxClients> <Address>127.0.0.1</Address> <Port>REPLACE_WITH_PORT_NUMBER</Port> </SimConnect.Comm> </SimBase.Document>