Jump to content

Help with OpusFSI and P3Dv2.4


Recommended Posts

Hello everyone. Posted this over on the LM site with no help. Thought I would try here.

 

Before I explain, the system was running perfectly until I did a fresh install of OS (Win7) and P3Dv2.4.

Here is what is happening:

Software runs fine until I add OpusFSI. When I execute the Opus server during the p3d startup scenario screen, P3D locks up and crashes to desktop. It ONLY happens when I have “live cameras” option checked in OpusFSI config. So, apparently p3d does not like it when Opus tries to connect with p3d via simconnect.

Couple of things to note:

Opus is the FIRST add-on I installed after a clean installation.
All default settings are used in p3d.
If I launch into a flight (starting on runway or parking) and then start the Opus server, everything works fine. It only crashes when trying to do this while p3d is at the scenario screen.
As long as I don’t activate the “live camera” option in the config menu of Opus everything works fine.
I tried it without the supplied simconnect file from Opus.
I tried it with the supplied simconnect file from Opus.
I tried it with the supplied simconnect files from p3d.
This all worked fine until a clean install.

Any help would be appreciated.

Sion

Link to comment

I load it inside of my P3d v2.4's EXE.XML and I have no problem. I first load trackIR and then opusFSI and Aivlasoft server and client

 

I'm presented with the scenario screen from which I can either click OK and use it or load a previous flight ,and I have no problems.

 

Just sayin

 

chas

My first sim flight simulator pD25zEJ.jpg

 

Take a ride to Stinking Creek! http://youtu.be/YP3fxFqkBXg Win10 Pro, GeForce GTX 1080TI/Rizen5 5600x  OCd,32 GB RAM,3x1920 x 1080, 60Hz , 27" Dell TouchScreen,TM HOTAS Warthog,TrackIR5,Saitek Combat Rudder Pedals HP reverbG2,Quest2

Link to comment

This is a known problem. You can only start Opus while a flight is loaded. Opus claims that it's a p3d problem. No word on a fix to date.

 

Yes, this is what I have learned. Steven over at the Opus forum has been actively engaged with me concerning this. BTW, their support is awesome and responsive. 

 

What bothers me is that it once worked on my system. Not until I got a new HD, did a fresh install of v2.4 did this problem arise. I understand that it may be a p3d problem, however, it did work at one time.

 

My previous working version was an upgrade version from v2.3. Maybe that had something to do with it? 

 

I guess it is the old programmer in me...I just can't let it rest until I know why it doesn't work.

 

Thanks,

 

Sion

I load it inside of my P3d v2.4's EXE.XML and I have no problem. I first load trackIR and then opusFSI and Aivlasoft server and client

 

I'm presented with the scenario screen from which I can either click OK and use it or load a previous flight ,and I have no problems.

 

Just sayin

 

chas

 

Hey Chas,

 

Same here until I did a fresh install. Had it in my exe.xml. That is the mystery.

 

BTW, once flight is loaded I can run Opus and all works. Just a major hassle. 

 

Looks as though something in p3d gets hung. Error report shows app hanging on dxdiag.

 

Sion

Link to comment

Yes, this is what I have learned. Steven over at the Opus forum ... BTW, their support is awesome and responsive.

 

...I guess it is the old programmer in me...I just can't let it rest until I know why it doesn't work.

 

Thanks,

 

Sion

 

 

Hey Chas,

 

Same here until I did a fresh install. Had it in my exe.xml. That is the mystery.

 

BTW, once flight is loaded I can run Opus and all works. Just a major hassle.

 

Looks as though something in p3d gets hung. Error report shows app hanging on dxdiag.

 

Sion

Moi aussi to a renamed SSD...LEMME KNOW WHAT I CAN COMPARE FOR YOU...

 

C

I refunded FSi, Get ASN

Wayyyy too quick judge... IMHO

 

C

My first sim flight simulator pD25zEJ.jpg

 

Take a ride to Stinking Creek! http://youtu.be/YP3fxFqkBXg Win10 Pro, GeForce GTX 1080TI/Rizen5 5600x  OCd,32 GB RAM,3x1920 x 1080, 60Hz , 27" Dell TouchScreen,TM HOTAS Warthog,TrackIR5,Saitek Combat Rudder Pedals HP reverbG2,Quest2

Link to comment

I refunded FSi, Get ASN

 

I mainly need it for the buttkicker use. Live camera was great and wasn't planning on using EZDOK again but had to go back to it. Just don't have my buttkicker now. Miss the immersion.

 

BTW, I don't use the weather from Opus at all.

 

Sion

Moi aussi to a renamed SSD...LEMME KNOW WHAT I CAN COMPARE FOR YOU...

 

C

 Sorry Chas, I have no idea what you are asking  :mellow: . Do you mean you are doing a fresh install to see if you can regenerate the issue?

 

Thanks,

Sion

Link to comment

On a recent install of V2.4, I had a similar issue with Linda no longer loading from exe.xml as it had done originally. I went into the properties and selected "Run as Administrator" and everything back to normal. Just a thought.

 

Cheers.

Joe

 

EDIT: "Run as Administrator" set in properties for Linda.exe as well as prepar3d.exe.

Joe Balmas

Link to comment
  • Moderator

Just as an aside here, I have found that on many occasions, setting "run as admin" in properties does NOT work as well as right click and "run as admin".

 

So if you run into an issue, try the right click.

 

I have NO idea why this happens but I've seen it enough to know it's no fluke.

 

Vic

 

RIG#1 - 7700K 5.0g ROG X270F 3600 15-15-15 - EVGA RTX 3090 1000W PSU 1- 850G EVO SSD, 2-256G OCZ SSD, 1TB,HAF942-H100 Water W1064Pro
40" 4K Monitor 3840x2160 - AS16, ASCA, GEP3D, UTX, Toposim, ORBX Regions, TrackIR
RIG#2 - 3770K 4.7g Asus Z77 1600 7-8-7 GTX1080ti DH14 850W 2-1TB WD HDD,1tb VRap, Armor+ W10 Pro 2 - HannsG 28" Monitors
 

Link to comment
  • 2 weeks later...

 

 


I mainly need it for the buttkicker use. Live camera was great and wasn't planning on using EZDOK again but had to go back to it. Just don't have my buttkicker now. Miss the immersion.

 

That is why I will never get rid of OpusFSI, buttkicker immersion. That is what separates it from ASN etc. 

Link to comment

I also have simvibe and you are correct, it is excellent and works exactly for car simulations as OpusFSI does for P3D/FSX flight simulations. If Simvibe had supported P3D/FSX, my options for weather engines would have increased. It maybe just me, but I can live with an average (not to say OpusFSI is average) weather engine and buttkicker support. in fact even if it was the best weather engine the world has ever seen, for me, it is no substitute for the immersion you get with the buttkicker (runways, flying, landing, engine etc... you can physically feel everything).

Link to comment

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
  • Tom Allensworth,
    Founder of AVSIM Online


  • Flight Simulation's Premier Resource!

    AVSIM is a free service to the flight simulation community. AVSIM is staffed completely by volunteers and all funds donated to AVSIM go directly back to supporting the community. Your donation here helps to pay our bandwidth costs, emergency funding, and other general costs that crop up from time to time. Thank you for your support!

    Click here for more information and to see all donations year to date.
×
×
  • Create New...