ASN Simconnect will not function

[angeli662 43]

Did it work for you?

Beautifully, It fixed several issues I was having sharing that port, for instance;  SimToutch2 Plus if I quit from FSX I had to restart the SERVER-PC, it seems also my FPS got a little better having all those addons in a separate port. I like to rum my SIM  setting to the max except a few I have to turn down a notch or so. because I rum 3 x 30" displays  also every effort to maintain 30fps is on the table.

I have asked many times how the structure of XML works, but nobody gave a answer until now, thanks again, you saved me a lot headache.

 

Rick 

[Kalibra 0]

I have read the forums but I still cannot get ASN to work with Simconnect, so if anyone can help please..

on my laptop I have

FSX Acceleration SDK

3 x Simconnect clients 60905, 61242 and 61259

I have put the Simconnect cfg file in main folder of ASN

 

On server machine (running FSX) I have

FSX acceleration

FSX SP2 SDK

2 x clients 61242 & 61259

 

I run Plan G with FSUPIC and WIdeFS with no problem, can I do same with ASN, or must use Simconnect?

 

Anyone an idea why ASN will not connect?

[RudiJG1 172]

I have read the forums but I still cannot get ASN to work with Simconnect, so if anyone can help please..

on my laptop I have

FSX Acceleration SDK

3 x Simconnect clients 60905, 61242 and 61259

I have put the Simconnect cfg file in main folder of ASN

Anyone an idea why ASN will not connect?

 

Try moving the SimConnect.cfg file (or a copy of it) on the client machine to your c:/<User>/Documents folder on the client machine.

[Kalibra 0]

Thanks, I will try that, and see if it works.

[Kalibra 0]

Rudi,

 

Did not work, ASN message is waiting for Simulator.

This is the content of my cfg file. It looks correct, is it same as yours?

 

[simConnect]

Protocol=IPv4

Address=192.168.1.74

Port=4097

MaxReceiveSize=4096

DisableNagle=0

 

IP address is of machine running FSX

Is the port number correct?

 

I now have a copy in the HiFI main folder, and my documents

[RWFeldman 159]

I first saw this and thought to myself, if you have the cfg in the ASN folder, Where did you put the other required files? The ASN PDF simconnect/Network tutorial is about as informative as it gets.

[Kalibra 0]

I read the web page and the step by step guidance on ASN about 5 times and followed the instructions, placing the cfg, in the HiFI folder

was a move of desperation on my part, to get the bloody thing working...

I also carried out the test of the config as recommended under section 5 and it worked immediately. This is why I cannot work out why

ASN cannot see FSX... very frustrating. I also installed the x gauges in all my panels, without hassles...

[RudiJG1 172]

On my client machine, the SimConnect.cfg file is in the Documents folder; in this .cfg file, make sure the IP address is your FSX machine's and the port number should be 500.

 

Simconnect can be a real pain, for sure.

[Kalibra 0]

Hello Rudi.

 

I have removed the copy that was in the main Hifi folder, and only have it in the documents folder now

and I changed the port to 500.Do I need to do anything on the machine running FSX?

 

Agreed a real pain... if it could work with FSUIPC and WideFS, it would be so much easier.

[RudiJG1 172]

Take a look at page 89 of this .pdf file, which is the manual for ActiveSky2012: http://www.hifitechinc.com/AS2012.pdf

 

Yes, I know we're talking about ASN, but I found the Simconnect networking advice in this .pdf to be quite helpful. On the FSX machine, you'll need a properly configured SimConnect.xml file and a SimConnect.ini file put in the right folders...it's all explained in the .pdf.

 

Let me know how it goes, and I can share my files as examples later today when I'm back at home.

[Kalibra 0]

Hello Rudi.

 

I printed out the above pages and read through it line by line. I cannot see where I have omitted or made a mistake in writing the config, ini and xml files.

I have taken pictures of each one. Which I can send to you if it helps?

 

There was only one point which may be the root cause.. at the bottom of page 89. there is a section "For Port"

they suggest port 500. This port will need to be enabled in any software firewall program you are running (including windows firewall)

example: <port>500</Port>

 

I looked under firewall settings and firstly could not see SimConnect as a program, I am wondering if this is the problem?

You have the option to browse for a program, if it wants a SimConnect path, which should I use, perhaps the xml file,

I do not know just guessing here.

 

Thanks for you help.

 

PS: Just attempted again with ASN and no luck.

 

[RudiJG1 172]

Kalibra - you should be able to open just port 500 in your firewall, rather than Simconnect itself.

 

Go ahead and post those images of the three key files; I can compare them to mine and see if there is any one issue.

 

Also, don't be shy about posting your issue in the HiFi support forum here: http://www.hifitechinc.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?7-Technical-Support

[Kalibra 0]

Wayne.

 

I built a rule around port 500 using any protocol not just TCP but UDP also, still not working.

 

Clicked on more reply options to find the button to add pictures but I could not see it.

Is this how you add pictures on here or is there another way.

 

Good idea about the HiFI support forum,

 

Thanks.

[RWFeldman 159]

#1 Network config and sharing all working properly?

[Kalibra 0]

Yes networking is fine, and sharing across both computers is 100%

I have screen shots of files, which I am happy to share.

 

I asked Rudi how to attach files to these posts, any ideas? I thought i would find it in

"more reply options" but could not see anything like that there in the toolbar.

 

Cheers