WidgetsMap won't connect to FSX

[Runner 0]

Hello Forum members,

 

PC-FSX Master, OS: WIN7 64, SP1

 

FSX installed

FSX SDK installed

SimConnect.XML installed in FSX folder

 

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PC-W1 Slave, OS: WIN XP, SP3

 

WidgetsMap.exe installed

SimConnect.cfg in Fsw-gmap_brw_20 folder installed

SimConnect.dll in SxS folder installed

 

PC-FSX and PC-W1 connected ( Network = OK )

 

Before I reinstalled all programs on PC-FSX, including WIN 7 64 SP1, Simconnect worked properly.

After installation of all programs on PC-FSX WidgetsMap won't connect to FSX

 

SimConnect.cfg and Simconnect.xml are modified properly.

 

Maybe I forgot to install a programm needed.

 

Please can somone give me a hand to get SimConnect working again?

 

With kind regards

Wilhelm

[Guest do_denver2]

Simconnect.xml goes in My Documents, i think next to fsx.cfg.... double check the manual.... that s your problem.

[Runner 0]

SimConnect.xml and fsx.cfg are both in proper FSX folder.

 

Wilhelm

[Guest do_denver2]

Have you got it figured out yet?

 

Also check all your folders, Sharing and Security Tabs. All relevant folders on the client are being shared, and all give read/write/total permission to the server.

[Runner 0]

I haven't figured it out yet.

All the relevant folders are shared and given total permission.

 

Wilhelm

[Guest do_denver2]

Have you checked your IP address for your server after the Windows reinstall? Mine changed after the reinstall so make sure you're using the correct one. I don't mean to insult your intelligence or anything, it's just that at this point it's probably some minor detail!

[Runner 0]

Yes I checked the addresses on both PC.

Thank you for trying to give me a hand!

I'm thankful for every hint as I must have overlooked some minor trouble.

 

Wilhelm

[Guest do_denver2]

Every little thing that comes to mind.... Can you access one computer's files over the other via network? See them, modify them etc? Do other programs work like Plan G over a network? Are both computers actually connected to the same WIFI network (sometimes my computer will connect to a neighbors)?

 

1. Simconnect.xml is located in Appdata/Roaming..... on server

2. Simconnect.cfg is in the FS Widgets file and actually has the .cfg extension, not txt

3. What about antivirus, firewall, windows defender? Disable them all.....

4. The most updated version of simconnect has been isntalled on both machines, run as administrator

[Runner 0]

I can access one computer file over the other via network.

For instance "fs_earth- link" do.

Both PCs are over the same network connected.

To questions:

1. Yes

2. Yes

3. I had them all disabled without success.

4. I have the most updated simconnect.

 

Thanks very much that you keep trying to help me solve that problem.

 

Please, let me know if you have still some another ideas.

 

With kind regards

Wilhelm

[Guest do_denver2]

Well nothing else comes to mind. If it were me I would take the following steps

1. Go through the FS Widgets manual which has very detailed instructions on setting it up via network. Make absolute sure that you have followed every single step. If I remember there is a test you can do with an AI file to see if simconnect is working.

2. Try another free program like Plan G and see if you can get that to work

 

I had a similar problem setting up Active Sky via network. I tried everything and it wouldn't work. It turned out that I didn't have ALL of the files set up properly in the security tab. I wound up just sharing and giving total access control to all of my C drive. That did the trick....

 

I will copy and paste here my files in case you have made a silly mistake. You can try and copy/paste them and you'll just have to change the IP address.

 

Simconnect.xml (Don't copy this line)

 

 

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="Windows-1252"?>

 

<SimBase.Document Type="SimConnect" version="1,0">

<Descr>SimConnect</Descr>

<Filename>SimConnect.xml</Filename>

<Disabled>False</Disabled>

<!--This is the section you need to configure-->

<!--Set the 'Address' to the IP of the FSX machine-->

<!--Set the 'Port' to your desired port number-->

<SimConnect.Comm>

<Disabled>False</Disabled>

<Protocol>IPv4</Protocol>

<Scope>local</Scope>

<Address>192.168.2.9</Address>

<MaxClients>64</MaxClients>

<Port>500</Port>

<MaxRecvSize>4096</MaxRecvSize>

<DisableNagle>False</DisableNagle>

</SimConnect.Comm>

<!--This next section is required and ensures other local clients can connect-->

<!--The address is set to your locahost (which is used by SimConnect and FSX)-->

<SimConnect.Comm>

<Disabled>False</Disabled>

<Protocol>IPv4</Protocol>

<Scope>local</Scope>

<Address>127.0.0.1</Address>

<MaxClients>64</MaxClients>

<Port>1234</Port>

<MaxRecvSize>4096</MaxRecvSize>

<DisableNagle>False</DisableNagle>

</SimConnect.Comm>

</SimBase.Document>

 

Simconnect.cfg (Don't Copy this line)

 

[simConnect]

Protocol=IPv4

Address=192.168.2.9

Port=500

MaxReceiveSize=4096

DisableNagle=0

[Runner 0]

I have another programm FSMap.exe that won't funktion either.

I sent all my files and configuratons to that programmer. He assured me that everything I did is correct. There must be something wrong with my PC. We are just trying to figure this out.

Should we find the trouble I will let you know.

I thank you very much for trying to give me a hand.

 

With kind regards

Wilhelm

[Guest do_denver2]

Well strangely enough yesterday my Internet provider went down and I didn't have Internet all day. Even though I could share files with all of my networked computers, Simconnect wouldn't work! I then connected my two FSX machines to my neighbors network and altered the simconnect files with the new IP address and simconnect wouldn't work then either (although I have no idea why). Then the next day my Internet came back and voila.... simconnect working again, which all seems strange, as I have no idea why simconnect needs an active Internet connection. So this would lead me to believe that your problem lies with your router/network. Have you tried resetting your router or re configuring its settings?