Hi there,

I just downloaded Linda version 2.5.5 overriding version 1.13 into the module in FSX and followed the instructions and after computer reboot I inserted all the usb from saitek into the computer and they are all confirmed on Linda[setup joysticks] page.The Summary page also confirmed [Everything is ok!]. On the [setup MCP Combo] also confirming [found, ok] On Setup LINDA page, when I try to put a tick on [Associate with .lua] message pop up saying [failed to set data for"] Now I start FSX and [LINDA Console] pop up with four messages saying.

1.) VRI MCP is ENABLED but not found on port com3

2.) VRI port 1 com1 failed to open

3.) VRI port 2 com3 failed to open

4.)[E] LUA,0: ERROR could not open MCP Combo port.

I have windows 8 64 bits and I tried to search what com1 or com2 etc. with no success, because I dont know where to look.

I also downloaded VRI and SerialFP2 software in the hope it will detect what [com] I have but it could not detect.

I have deleted all the assignment of saitek Throttle, yoke, Rudder and etc. in the standard XML Document.

Your help will be so much appreciated and thank you in advance.

    Regards

      Taufik

 

Hi Taufik

 

Sorry to hear that you are having problems. What you describe is what I get when I swap from the MCP2 (Boeing Combo II) and MCP2a (Airbus FCU) and vice versa during testing.  You do not mention what variant of MCP panel you have. LINDA 2.5.5 has not been tested with the original MCP and some users have reported problems. In this case, you are recommended to stick with version 1.13.

 

Normally shutting down LINDA and FSX, then starting LINDA and checking (again) that the MCP Setup is set to the Enabled with correct Type and Com port. Then shut down LINDA and restart it followed by FSX.

 

To check the correct Com port run VRiSim.exe (without LINDA running) and close VRiSim.  The Com Port is normally 3 but this can change. If this does not detect your MCP com port then double check the SerialFP2 drivers.

 

The reports of VRI port X com Y failed to open is because there are multiple entries in FSUIPC4.ini.  These warning are unimportant and only advisory.  However, to stop the errors edit this file in Notepad. Find the entry [VRInsight] and delete the line that does not correspond to your Com Port (ie. 2=com4). Alternatively, delete the entire [VRInsight] entry and following lines (1=comX and 2=comY) and go to the LINDA MCP setup and allow LINDA to make the entries in FSUIPC4.

 

Let me know how you get on.

Hi Scotland,

I tried ver. 1.13 and 2.5.5 and is giving me the same  answer, could not find the port. I fired vrisim and it was saying Devices not found [check your VRi connection, then I fired SerialFP2 it says select aircraft when i clicked the down arrow it was no aircrafts there or you thing i have to type it manuly and that what i did and in the port section i selected AUTO and the answer was not found, but on the bottom of the analog box is the word Test then RX and TX and realy I do not know what to fill there.I am getting really frustrated now and I do need some good guidance what to do step by step to succeed. also for some reason my setup for all aircrafts in the FSuipc config ini are not there anymore, is that because i deleted all the saitek setup in the standard XML, please advise.

    Regards

      Taufik  

Hi Taufik

 

The VRiSim software should only be used to tell you the COM Port that your MCP is attached to (Ignore the aircraft type and anything else).  It is obvious that your connection to your MCP is broken.

 

I suggest you use the Windows Device Manager to check your Com Ports. If Windows can't see the port then LINDA can't.

 

I do not know why you would have edited your Saitek XML files. There was no need to.

 

I suggest you go back to the backup you were advised to to make before starting the new LINDA installation.