I try to make a script for this aircraft which is  not supported by MCE ( hopefully will be supported in the future)

 

even thought the checklist of the Aerosoft DHC 6 300 works just fine, being spoiled  by MCE give a command without touching the keyboard  so that's why I try it i , but unfortunately only a few commands is recognized by MCE Vox Script

 

I heard that  A lot of people are now fluent with script for MCE, any help will much appreciated, thanks for reading this topics

 

 

so this is what I have made so far, please note this is my first script so I do not have any experience what so ever with the script, as so far I  use the script which is provided by MCE

 

 

 

PRE START FLOW

 

[OPTIONS]

Suspend=0

Verbose=1

RequireConfirmation=0

 

[REPLIES]

Reply1=set up cockpit

 

[COMPLETED]

Completed1=we are ready to go for taxi in a few minutes captain

 

[sCRIPT]

control locks off

Pause=1

parking brake off

Pause=1

fire handeles in

emergency fuel switches normal

Pause=1

emergency pumps off

Pause=1

fuel selector normal

Pause=1

boost pumps off

Pause=1

static source normal

Pause=1

ventilation fan off

Pause=1

inventer fan off

Pause=1

inventer switches select one or two

Pause=1

de icing swithces off

Pause=1

cabin lighting and signs set

Pause=1

anti coliton light on

Pause=1

bleed air switches off

Pause=1

pitot heat off

Pause=1

generator switches off

Pause=1

bus tie switches normal

Pause=1

flap handle up

Pause=1

fuel levers off

Pause=1

propeller levers full forward

Pause=1

power levers flight idle

Pause=1

windshield hear or wipers off

Pause=1

landing lights off

Pause=1

ignition switch normal

Pause=1

d c master on

Pause=1

external battery switches battery

Pause=1

bus voltage checked

Pause=1

caution lights checked

Pause=1

fire detection test

Pause=2

fire bell mute on then off

Pause=2

fuel quntity checked

Pause=1

fuel quantity indicators tested

Pause=1

Notify=we are going to check cross feed now

boost pumps on

Pause=1

fuel seclector both on forward

Pause=1

boost pump one forward press light out

Pause=1

boost pump two forward press light out

Pause=1

boost pump one aft press light on

Pause=1

boost pump two aft press light on

Pause=1

fuel selector both on aft

Pause=1

boost pump one aft press light out

Pause=1

boost pump two aft press light out

Pause=1

boost pump one forward press light on

Pause=1

boost pump two forward press light on

Pause=1

boost pumps off

Pause=1

fuel selector normal

Pause=1

Notify=we will check emergency pump now

Pause=1

standby boost pump emergency foward on

Pause=1

boost pump one forward press light on

Pause=1

boost pump two forward press light out

Pause=1

standby boost pump ermergency forward off

Pause=1

standby boost pump ermergency aft on

Pause=1

boost pump one aft press light on

Pause=1

boost pump two aft press light off

Pause=1

standy boost pump emergency aft off

Pause=1

notify=time to check the boost pump

Pause=1

bost pump forward test

Pause=1

boost pump one forward press light on

Pause=1

boost pump two forward press light out

Pause=1

boost pump aft test

Pause=1

boost pump one aft press light on

Pause=1

boost pump two aft press light out

Pause=1

brake and hydrolic pressures checked

Pause=1

Notify=well it is time to start engine 

Pause=2

fuel levers off

Pause=1

propeller levers full forward

Pause=2

power levers idle

Pause=1

boost pump forwrad and aft on

Pause=2

start switch engine right

Pause=1

fuel levers on

Pause=1

propeller lever right full forward

Pause=1

start switch engine left

Pause=1

fuel lever on

Pause=1

propeller lever left full forward

Pause=1

generator left and right on

Pause=1

 

 

 

AFTER ENGINE START

 

 

[OPTIONS]

Suspend=0

Verbose=1

RequireConfirmation=0

 

[REPLIES]

 

[COMPLETED]

 

[sCRIPT]

compass and gyros check

Pause=1

caution lights check

Pause=1

altimeter and clock set

Pause=1

Notify=check everything before taxi

Pause=1

signs as required

Pause=1

brake test check

Pause=1

nosewheel steering check

Pause=2

gyros check

Pause=1

parking brake set

Pause=1

Notify=now we are going to check propelle feather

Pause=3

propeller levers retard to feather

Pause=3

propeller reset light on

Pause=1

propeller levers full forward

Pause=3

Notify=and now beta range check

Pause=1

power levers retard to beta range

Pause=1

beta range left and right light on

Pause=1

 

 

 

BEFORE TAKEOFF CHECKS 

 

[OPTIONS]

Suspend=0

Verbose=1

RequireConfirmation=0

 

[REPLIES]

 

[COMPLETED]

 

[sCRIPT]

trim tab set

Pause=1

flaps ten degree

Pause=1

flight instruments check

Pause=2

radios set

Pause=2

propeller levers full forward

Pause=2

auto feather on

Pause=1

select light on

Pause=1

engine instruments check

Pause=1

bleed air left and right as required

Pause=1

de ice as required

Pause=1

Notify=let's do the line up check

Pause=1

flight controls free

Pause=1

transponder on

Pause=1

landing lights on

Pause=1

strobe lights on

Pause=1

caution lights as appropriante

Pause=1

Notify=at last to check is 

Pause=1

runway and heading check

Pause=1

 

 

AFTER TAKEOFF PLEASE

 

 

[OPTIONS]

Suspend=0

Verbose=1

RequireConfirmation=0

 

[REPLIES]

Reply1=no worries captain

 

[COMPLETED]

Completed1=after takeoff complete

 

[sCRIPT]

flaps up

Pause=1

auto feahter off

Pause=1

climb power

Pause=1

nosewheel steering centered

Pause=1

yaw damper on

Pause=1

signs as rqquired

Pause=1

landing lights off

Pause=1

 

 

 

 

 

DESCEND CHECK PLEASE

 

 

[OPTIONS]

Suspend=0

Verbose=1

RequireConfirmation=0

 

[REPLIES]

Reply1=finally we are going a bit lower

 

[COMPLETED]

Completed1=is it low enough now

 

[sCRIPT]

fuel quantity selector check and set

Pause=1

hydraulic pressure check

Pause=1

caution lights check

Pause=1

de ice as required

Pause=1

altimeters set

Pause=1

 

 

APPROACH CHECK PLEASE

 

[OPTIONS]

Suspend=0

Verbose=1

RequireConfirmation=0

 

[REPLIES]

Reply1=are we almost home?

 

[COMPLETED]

 

[sCRIPT]

signs on

Pause=1

landing lights on

Pause=60

Notify=before landing checks

Pause=1

nosewheel steering centered

Pause=1

yaw damper off

Pause=1

flaps set

Pause=1

propeller levers full forward

Pause=1

 

SHUTDOWN CHECK PLEASE

 

[OPTIONS]

Suspend=0

Verbose=1

RequireConfirmation=0

 

[REPLIES]

Reply1=so we need to shutdown this lovely bird and we can take a rest

 

[COMPLETED]

Completed1=everything is shutdown now, huh it is a very long long day, time to go and have a nice week end and se yo

 

[sCRIPT]

parking brake set

Pause=1

radios off

Pause=1

power levers idle

Pause=1

propeller levers feather for amphibian 

Pause=2

generators off

Pause=2

fuel levers off

Pause=1

boost pumps off

Pause=1

lights all off

Pause=1

external battery switch off

Pause=1

d c master off

Pause=1

control locks attached

Pause=1

Notify=done

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hello John,

 

Go into the "Shared Commands" in MCE menus. (This is a native FSX aircraft so they should all work just fine.)

 

Look for the exact syntax in the lists.

 

Use the exact syntax for the commands you need.

 

Your posted script is massive! I think you only need a minimum of scripted commands to start the engines.

 

Electrics on.

Fuel  pumps on.

Air bleed on (from GPU/APU)....I don't have the Twotter so don't have the manual. But if its a Twin Turbo it should not differ from the majority of Twin Turbo start ups.

 

Mostly a command "start engine number one" will do just that!

 

Download my PMDG J41 script from Avsim library and have a look at my start up flow. I do separate flows for each engine as well as a full double engine start up.

 

 

Remember to test each line of your script while in the sim. With the aircraft sat there and receiving your commands. If they work keep them. If they don't alter the syntax till they do.  Only use the scripted commands that you need to start the systems.

 

Hope this helps a bit.

 

Best Regards

David

 

 

[sCRIPT]
fire handeles in
inventer fan off
inventer switches select one or two
de icing swithces off
anti coliton light on
pitot heat off
windshield hear or wipers off
d c master on
caution lights checked
fire detection test
fire bell mute on then off
fuel quntity checked

 

Just looking at the script, there are lots of typos

 

fire handeles in ( Handeles should be handles) Try fire handle engine one push, fire handle engine two push instead)
inventer fan off (inventer should be inverter. Command won't be recognised anyway since this aircraft isn't supported)
inventer switches select one or two (Can't have such commands even if aircraft was supported, it's either inverter or or Two. FO wouldn't know what you mean by one OR two
de icing swithces off (typo swithces when it should be switches)
anti coliton light on (typo in "coliton" means command won't be recognised. Try "anti-collision light on" or "beacon light on"
windshield hear or wipers off (typo in hear, should be heat. And can't have request for different items on the same line)
d c master on (try "battery on")
caution lights checked. No such command even for supported aircraft
fire detection test. Try "check fire detection"
fire bell mute on then off. Can't ask FO to perform two different actions on the same command
fuel quntity checked (typo in "quntity". Should be "Quantity". Besides, command doesn't exist. Try "check fuel quantity"
 

That's why it's better to create your commands in Voxscript interface with aircraft loaded. You will immediately know if it will be recognised, otherwise you'd have to check for any typos in there.

wow a lot of typop :( indeed, thanks Gerald,

Hi John, these videos may be helpful:-
 
First one demonstrates Twotter checklists, which you obviously have in the sim.
 
In MCE just make a fresh checklist or use a generic turbo prop checklist and re name it.  Add the Twotter specific items as per your list.   Just watch the Syntax is typed correctly, spaces etc. or it will get flagged at start up.


http://youtu.be/vCnEHECFVQA


And here is the engine start. Only takes 2 minutes.......(Almost as noisy as the Jetstream! :lol:)

 
 
 
I Do two things when scripting flows:-
 
1. Have the sim running and script the Vox Script "on the fly" i.e. one line at a time. Test each line by clicking on "test". Then run the full Vox Script and check the timings. Sometimes the pauses are unnecessary. See how quick the real world crew start the aircraft. That's what you want in MCE. We are simulating real world flight here! 
 
2. Have the "Shared Commands"  MCE list open. These are for all FSX Native aircraft. Most of these should work. Only use the essential commands. As Gerald says, you must spell each command accurately. Syntax must be correct, that's why I script "on the fly" and test each line separately!
 
 
 
The below is an example from my PMDG J41 Start Up Vox Script:-

[OPTIONS]
Suspend=0
Verbose=1
RequireConfirmation=0

[REPLIES]
Reply1=ok start up flow

[COMPLETED]
Completed1=start complete ready for after start checklist

[sCRIPT]
Notify=cabin crew close all doors
mechanic from cockpit
Pause=2
cabin crew close doors
Pause=3
sound=doorsareclosedDH.wav
pause=5
avionics off
pause=1
avionics number two off
both standby fuel pumps select on
pause=2
start master select left ground
pause=2
start left engine
pause=45
mechanic remove ground power unit
pause=1
right engine standby fuel pump select on
pause=2
start master select right ground
pause=2
start right engine
pause=5
mechanic you may disconnect now

 

Have fun! B)

 

Best Regards

David

 

Thanks David, I have seen those 2 video already  and base from the first video checklist I try to make a script, and thanks for the tips. I will try it.

John, let us all know how you get on.

 

I'd have a go myself, but am not at my PC Sim Machine right now, and don't have the Twotter. But may get it after seeing some of the You Tube vids. Those Lukla landings and take off looks just the ticket! :lol:  Not to mention it has a lovely Amphibian version in the Twin Otter Extended version. I may get back to Milford Sound for the summer!

 

 

Aerosoft appear to have replaced some FSX code, that did not work very well, with custom developed code!! That may require a little extra support from MCE. 

 

Hmmm...sounds a nice, good value sim package for  £23.99 B)

 

Cheers

David

Hello David,

 

 

I did try it , but  I just give it up to make the script for DHC 6 400 as some command does not work, and I just choose the wrong aircraft to make a script anyway , as this aircraft does not supported, and I have  no knowledge to choose which command I should use as alternative , when it is not working , eventhough I look for in share commands, only a few works, so for the time being I just do the checklist which included with the Otter Extended,  and I always fly with the Amphibian, I found some lovely water airports in North America, if you want them I can send them to your youtube. 

 

by the way it is nice avatar picture, David  

Hi John, there should be common commands that will allow start up flows, shut down flows and basic first officer procedures.  However, if we don't have all the switches supported (yet) the flows have to be kept basic.
 
Not having the sim (yet) I cant really script any flows since I have no way of testing them. I feel sure we can get some nice flows going with this ship. Its an important aircraft that's used extensively all over the world and can access some lovely remote airfields/locations. Not to mention the sim is good value (compared to some...) for the many versions available... 

Includes float, amphibian, wheel/ski and tundra wheel models
•Easy on frame rates
•All models come with individual high fidelity flight models
•Detailed simulation of engines (correct indication for torque, RPM, ITT)
•Engine failure modes
•Custom electrical, fuel and hydraulic systems
•Detailed sound environment with dozens of additional sound effects
•Detailed avionics suite with Bendix King transceivers, Collins autopilot (fully realistic) and Digital Flight Data Recorder (that exports to Google Earth)
•Many additional features: fully featured paint kit, extensive manuals, fuel planner, cargo loader module, livery manager etc.

Tipella (freeware Orbx) springs to mind. If anyone flies Amphibs then this is one of the greats. ( I would like to live there! )Then there is Water Runway Heaven (Orbx NZNI), complete with leaping Dolphins. These places require an Amphibian. Unless you have access to a PBY then the Amphib Twotter is perfect.

 

I will be converting to this type later this year! B)

 

Cheers

David

you need the FTX PACIFIC FJORD to fly around the Tipella (CBBT) , it is about 52 Nm from CYVR (I used to live in North Vancouver), you are right what a beautiful landscape up there, , especially with the Twin Otter Amphibs,eventhought without MCE

nice to hear that you will make the script for this bird,  looking forward for the script. :yahoo:

Just to add some, Maldives from Aerosoft : a nice place to fly the twin amphibian :smile:

 

Concerning commands, some are not standard. Ex : full flaps or flaps up work but not flaps ten, 20 and so... passengers signs, fuel pumps don't work and so on...

 

Luckily Gerald wrote in the forum that the twin would be done in 2015. Great ! http://forum.avsim.net/topic/374883-which-aircraft-would-you-like-to-see-interfaced-in-the-future/page-9?hl=%2Btwin+%2Botter#entry3078404

 

Regards,

 

Richard Portier

Edit : I just realized that it was a relatively old topic (I've found it in the search function). Sorry.