Please, I need some help.I'm using ASX/ASA/ASE since its beginnings on my main rig (W7x64). Now I got a new notebook(W7x64) and wanted to run ASE from the (notebook) client. I created a WLAN homegroup and shared (read/write) the necessary folders on the main ring. Having the SDK (Acc) properly installed I created the necessary files:on server: C:UsersadminAppDataRoamingMicrosoftFSXsimconnect.xml<?xml version="1.0" encoding="Windows-1252"?><SimBase.Document Type="SimConnect" version="1,0"> <Descr>SimConnect</Descr> <Filename>SimConnect.xml</Filename> <Disabled>False</Disabled> <SimConnect.Comm> <Disabled>False</Disabled> <Protocol>IPv4</Protocol> <Scope>global</Scope> <MaxClients>64</MaxClients> <Address>TENGO</Address> <Port>500</Port> <MaxRecvSize>8192</MaxRecvSize> <DisableNagle>False</DisableNagle> </SimConnect.Comm> <SimConnect.Comm> * <Disabled>False</Disabled> * <Protocol>Auto</Protocol> * <Scope>local</Scope> *</SimConnect.Comm> *</SimBase.Document>* has been inserted by a fsuipc reinstall as suggested in th manuals.on server: C:UsersadminDocumentsFlight Simulator X Filessimconnect.ini[simConnect]level=verboseconsole=0;RedirectStdOutToConsole=1;OutputDebugString=1;file=c:simconnect%03u.log;file_next_index=0;file_max_index=9on client: C:UsersadminDocumentssimconnect.cfg[simConnect]Protocol=IPv4Adress=TENGOPort=500MaxReceiveSize=8192DisableNagle=0I copied the 'simconnect.msi' from the SDK to my client's desktop and installed it. Then I copied the AI-Traffic example to my client.After I had started FSX on the server I tried to run the ai utilty from the client. Doing this, the command window opened for two seconds and closed again. No further message appeared.I already changed name/ip adress. And did some other small variations.What I'm doing wrong?I deeply apreciate any help/suggestions.kind regardsHarry

Hi Harry,Keep in mind your directory structure will differ from mine.======================Configuring Simconnect======================1.Folders to share: A. D:FSX B. C:UsersMikeAppDataRoamingMicrosoftFSX C. C:UsersMikeMy DocumentsFlight Simulator X FilesThe folders shown above should be shared with read/write permissions.2. Simconnect will only work with FSX Deluxe.3. FSX Service Packs 1 & 2 need to be installed.4. FSX SDK needs to be installed.5. FSX SDK SP1A update needs to be installed.6. Your FSX Computer is the server computer.7. Your networked computer is the client.8. Your firewall software must be configured to allow SimConnect communications on port 500, this includes windows firewall and applies to all computers, both SERVER and CLIENT(s).9. There are two files which must be configured on the server, they are: A. SimConnect.xml | Location - C:UsersMikeAppDataRoamingMicrosoftFSX B. SimConnect.ini | Location - C:UsersMikeMy DocumentsFlight Simulator X Files--------------SimConnect.xml--------------<?xml version="1.0" encoding="Windows-1252" ?>- <SimBase.Document Type="SimConnect" version="1,0"> <Descr>SimConnect</Descr> <Filename>SimConnect.xml</Filename> <Disabled>False</Disabled>- <SimConnect.Comm> <Disabled>False</Disabled> <Protocol>IPv4</Protocol> <Scope>global</Scope> <Address>MIKE-PC</Address> <MaxClients>64</MaxClients> <Port>500</Port> <MaxRecvSize>4096</MaxRecvSize> <DisableNagle>False</DisableNagle> </SimConnect.Comm>- <SimConnect.Comm> <Disabled>False</Disabled> <Protocol>Auto</Protocol> <Scope>local</Scope> </SimConnect.Comm> </SimBase.Document>--------------SimConnect.ini--------------[simConnect]level=verboseconsole=0;RedirectStdOutToConsole=1;OutputDebugString=1;file=c:simconnect%03u.log;file_next_index=0;file_max_index=910. Copy the simconnect.msi to all client computers and run the file.11. Copy the SimConnect.cfg file into the following folder on all client computers. A. C:UsersMichaelMy Documents--------------SimConnect.cfg--------------[simConnect]Protocol=IPv4Address=MIKE-PCPort=500MaxReceiveSize=4096DisableNagle=0

Thank you Mike,I guess I did exactly how you described. As you you see in my OP, the three files look exactly like yours except the file structure and the server name. I also did the correct installation of the SDK (1. FSX SDK, then SP1a, the Acceleration). But to be sure could you compare size and time stamp with your Sim.Connect.msi (2,525,184 bites --- 9/26/2007 4:14).I really don't understand where the problem is. Actually, today I have installed aivla EFB with a networked set-up. And this works fine so far. I just made a test flight. As the EFB display unit (on the client) needs the same shared files as ASE (and some more) from the server I also conclude, that folder sharing is not the problem. Firewall settings should not be a problem either, I even tested with both firewalls off..I'm at the end with my knowledge ...thanksHarry

Hi Harry,Since the AI traffic utility isn't connecting, the SimConnect setup is problematic. The networking/paths are probably fine.. in either case we would want to solve the simconnect issue first. And get the AI traffic program connecting right.Looking at your simconnect files, I notice you are using "TENGO" as your Address. I've experienced a few problems using computer names myself over the years, and I always recommend using direct IP addresses at least at first to get things working right when they are failing. This means a static IP address for your server (FSX) computer (in your IP configuration), which also means picking an address separate from your DHCP address pool (i.e. as issued from your router/cablemodem). For example if your DHCP pool is 192.168.1.100-200 you want to pick a static address outside of 100-200 (i.e. .99).If you continue having trouble please open a ticket a support.hifitechinc.com and we'll be able to get you sorted...

Why can't i find my SimConnect.ini?I searched all over the computer

Hi,You place the file. It is not in place by default.

Found it! But now i don't understand what file i have to pass through the firewall?I find the manual for AS2012 very hard to read because reading technical english like this is not for everyone.

Hi,You open the specific port and you allow the SimConnect program through both firewalls.

Thanks Jim. I'd tryed many times now but with no luck on getting it to work. So i'vd given up.

Thanks Jim. I'd tryed many times now but with no luck on getting it to work. So i'vd given up.

Hi Martin,We can try to help you out one-on-one via our support system (http://support.hifitechinc.com). We agree, SimConnect setup can be complicated, especially for those without plenty of networking experience. Given that there are so many different kind of setups, different AV/Firewall software and potential problem points (i.e. setting proper folder access), it's no wonder it can be such a challenge. 5 years ago HiFi worked on a "SimConnect Networking Wizard" that tried to make things simple, but it turns out there are just too many variables involved and making a useful wizard tool like this would take far more resources than we have available in order to account for all variables and then maintain and update the tool to keep up with the times. We figured our time was better spent improving weather simulation and assisting customers with their networked setup as needed.

Thank for the advice Damian.I got it to work!I'm not sure what i did, but i followed the guide on our website and now i'ts working like a charm!