P3Dv4 VA Frustration with 737NGX

[Tony P 160]

Folks,

I've about had it with this and am praying for a solution soon.  Sometimes I can get this to work and other times it wont.  As you can see from the log I am using the latest BETA ( 11639 ) and can make a connection but can only see the Connected to VAInterface Ver...  but thats is where it stays.  I've tried every combination from "run as admin" to loading a default plane first and still getting stuck at this screen.  My log listed below does show some simconnect errors which I have no idea what they mean or if that is actually the problem.   Does anyone out there have any clues or if you can tell me what sequence you are using to get this damn thing to work ?

Tony

 

 

27/09/17 13:18:54 (       0) - VAInterface -  Version 2.24.1.11639

27/09/17 13:18:54 (       0) - Config - Processor architecture = x64

27/09/17 13:18:54 (       0) - Config - OS Version = 6.2.9200 SP=0.0

27/09/17 13:18:54 (       0) - Config - FS9 path = [NOT FOUND]

27/09/17 13:18:54 (       0) - Config - FSX path = [NOT FOUND]

27/09/17 13:18:54 (       0) - Config - P3D path = [NOT FOUND]

27/09/17 13:18:54 (       0) - Config - P3DV2 path = [NOT FOUND]

27/09/17 13:18:54 (       0) - Config - P3DV3 path = [NOT FOUND]

27/09/17 13:18:54 (       0) - Config - P3DV4 path = E:\Prepar3D v4\ [OK]

27/09/17 13:18:54 (       0) - Config - STEAM1 path = [NOT FOUND]

27/09/17 13:18:54 (       0) - Config - STEAM2 path = [NOT FOUND]

27/09/17 13:18:54 (       0) - Config - X-PLANE10 path = E:\X-Plane 10\ [ERROR]

27/09/17 13:18:54 (       0) - Config - X-PLANE11 path = F:\X-Plane 11\ [OK]

27/09/17 13:18:54 (       0) - Config - VAInterface.dll on P3DV4   : 3.1.0.11027 [UP TO DATE]

27/09/17 13:18:54 (       0) - Config - (null)          on X-PLANE11 : 3.1.1.1 [UP TO DATE]

27/09/17 13:18:54 (       0) - Config - SDK data broadcast on E:\Prepar3D v4\PMDG\PMDG 737 NGX\737NGX_Options.ini : ENABLED

27/09/17 13:18:54 (      16) - vainterface - getIPAdress => WSAStartup

27/09/17 13:18:54 (      16) - vainterface - getIPAdress => hostname = tony-PC

27/09/17 13:18:54 (      16) - vainterface - getIPAdress => address = 192.168.1.28

27/09/17 13:18:54 (      16) - VAInterface - Adding notify icon : 1, set version : 1

27/09/17 13:18:54 (      16) - VAInterface - Available IP(s) : 192.168.1.28 

27/09/17 13:18:54 (      16) - vainterface_core - Initializing objects ...

27/09/17 13:18:54 (      16) - vainterface_core - Initializing VATokens ...

27/09/17 13:18:54 (      16) - vainterface_core - Loading Aircraft profiles ...

27/09/17 13:18:54 (      16) - vainterface_core - Updating devices ...

27/09/17 13:18:54 (      31) - vainterface_core - No Device Found

27/09/17 13:18:54 (      31) - SocketMgr - Created

27/09/17 13:18:54 (      31) - SocketMgr - Running threadid=7880

27/09/17 13:18:54 (      31) - SocketMgr - id=1ec8 Listenning on port 9000

27/09/17 13:18:54 (      31) - BroadcastListener - Created

27/09/17 13:18:54 (      31) - FSCommMgr - Detected Flight Simulator prepar3d.exe, hproc=3a4

27/09/17 13:18:54 (      31) - LoadSimConnect - Looking for simconnect.dll

27/09/17 13:18:54 (      31) - SimConnect - Loaded 'C:\WINDOWS\winsxs\x86_microsoft.flightsimulator.simconnect_67c7c14424d61b5b_10.0.61259.0_none_55f5ecdc14f60568\simconnect.dll'

27/09/17 13:18:54 (      31) - BroadcastListener - Running threadid=3416

27/09/17 13:18:54 (      31) - BroadcastListener - Listenning on port 12080

27/09/17 13:18:54 (      31) - FSXComm - Attached to SimConnect

27/09/17 13:18:54 (      31) - FSXComm - Waiting for Sim Start ...

27/09/17 13:18:54 (      31) - FSComm - Not able to find VAIPC

27/09/17 13:18:54 (      31) - FSCommMgr - FS Path = E:\Prepar3D v4\Prepar3D.exe

27/09/17 13:18:54 (      31) - FSCommMgr - FS version = 4.0.28.21686

27/09/17 13:18:55 (     156) - FSComm - FSUIPC OK

27/09/17 13:18:55 (     156) - FSXComm - FSX is running ...

27/09/17 13:18:55 (     156) - FSXComm - FSX simstate = 1

27/09/17 13:18:55 (     172) - vainterface_core - Aircraft has changed ...

27/09/17 13:18:55 (     172) - AircraftMgr - fsver = 10, hproc=3a4, acft=Boeing 737-7H4NGX Southwest Airlines (Free Bags Fly Here) Winglets, alias=PMDG737NGX, id=2

27/09/17 13:18:55 (     172) - AircraftMgr - PMDG737NGX instance created

27/09/17 13:18:55 (     172) - PMDG - Setting client data request

27/09/17 13:18:55 (     172) - PMDG - data request ok

27/09/17 13:18:55 (     172) - PMDG - CDU 0 Data Link OK hr=0

27/09/17 13:18:55 (     172) - PMDG - CDU 1 Data Link OK hr=0

27/09/17 13:18:55 (     172) - vainterface_core - SetDataDefinition

27/09/17 13:18:55 (     172) - vainterface_core - SetEventKeys

27/09/17 13:18:55 (     391) - FSXComm - SimConnect recv exception=3, sendID=23

27/09/17 13:18:55 (     391) - FSXComm - SimConnect recv exception=7, sendID=69

27/09/17 13:18:55 (     391) - FSXComm - SimConnect recv exception=7, sendID=72

27/09/17 13:18:55 (     391) - FSXComm - SimConnect recv exception=7, sendID=73

27/09/17 13:18:55 (     391) - FSXComm - SimConnect recv exception=9, sendID=75

27/09/17 13:18:55 (     391) - FSXComm - SimConnect recv exception=9, sendID=77

27/09/17 13:18:55 (     391) - FSXComm - SimConnect recv exception=9, sendID=79

27/09/17 13:18:55 (     391) - FSXComm - SimConnect recv exception=9, sendID=81

27/09/17 13:18:55 (     391) - FSXComm - SimConnect recv exception=9, sendID=83

27/09/17 13:18:55 (     391) - FSXComm - SimConnect recv exception=9, sendID=85

27/09/17 13:18:55 (     391) - FSXComm - SimConnect recv exception=9, sendID=87

27/09/17 13:18:55 (     391) - FSXComm - SimConnect recv exception=9, sendID=107

27/09/17 13:18:55 (     391) - FSXComm - SimConnect recv exception=9, sendID=112

27/09/17 13:18:55 (     391) - FSXComm - SimConnect recv exception=9, sendID=124

27/09/17 13:18:55 (     391) - FSXComm - SimConnect recv exception=9, sendID=129

27/09/17 13:18:55 (     391) - FSXComm - SimConnect recv exception=9, sendID=209

27/09/17 13:18:55 (     391) - FSXComm - SimConnect recv exception=9, sendID=279

27/09/17 13:19:00 (    5812) - SocketMgr - Connectect to 192.168.1.5:60778

27/09/17 13:19:00 (    5812) - IPComm - ThreaProc id=c14, socket=896

27/09/17 13:19:00 (    5812) - IPComm - Connected to Virtual Avionics VCDU alias=vcdu serial=0 hwver=10.3.3 swver=1.6 type=0

 @ 192.168.1.5:60778

27/09/17 13:19:00 (    5812) - DeviceMgr - Device Driver 0, Descriptor : Virtual Avionics VCDU 

27/09/17 13:19:00 (    5828) - vainterface_core - Device Virtual CDU 737 sw:160 hw:fffe boot:00 serial:0

27/09/17 13:19:00 (    5828) - vainterface_core - vainterface_updatedevices:LoadOutputMap vcdu

27/09/17 13:19:00 (    5828) - vainterface_core - vainterface_updatedevices:LoadInputMap vcdu

27/09/17 13:19:00 (    5828) - vainterface_core - UpdateOutput vcdu    => CDU1_TITLE          , data    (00) = 0.000000

27/09/17 13:19:00 (    5828) - vainterface_core - UpdateOutput vcdu    => CDU1_TLINE1         , data    (01) = 0.000000

27/09/17 13:19:00 (    5828) - vainterface_core - UpdateOutput vcdu    => CDU1_DLINE1         , data    (07) = 0.000000

27/09/17 13:19:00 (    5828) - vainterface_core - UpdateOutput vcdu    => CDU1_TLINE2         , data    (02) = 0.000000

27/09/17 13:19:00 (    5828) - vainterface_core - UpdateOutput vcdu    => CDU1_DLINE2         , data    (08) = 0.000000

27/09/17 13:19:00 (    5828) - vainterface_core - UpdateOutput vcdu    => CDU1_TLINE3         , data    (03) = 0.000000

27/09/17 13:19:00 (    5828) - vainterface_core - UpdateOutput vcdu    => CDU1_DLINE3         , data    (09) = 0.000000

27/09/17 13:19:00 (    5828) - vainterface_core - UpdateOutput vcdu    => CDU1_TLINE4         , data    (04) = 0.000000

27/09/17 13:19:00 (    5828) - vainterface_core - UpdateOutput vcdu    => CDU1_DLINE4         , data    (10) = 0.000000

27/09/17 13:19:00 (    5828) - vainterface_core - UpdateOutput vcdu    => CDU1_TLINE5         , data    (05) = 0.000000

27/09/17 13:19:00 (    5828) - vainterface_core - UpdateOutput vcdu    => CDU1_DLINE5         , data    (11) = 0.000000

27/09/17 13:19:00 (    5828) - vainterface_core - UpdateOutput vcdu    => CDU1_TLINE6         , data    (06) = 0.000000

27/09/17 13:19:00 (    5828) - vainterface_core - UpdateOutput vcdu    => CDU1_DLINE6         , data    (12) = 0.000000

27/09/17 13:19:00 (    5828) - vainterface_core - UpdateOutput vcdu    => CDU1_SCRATCHPAD     , data    (13) = 0.000000

27/09/17 13:19:00 (    5828) - vainterface_core - UpdateOutput vcdu    => CDU1_EXEC           , led     (00) = 0.000000

27/09/17 13:19:00 (    5828) - vainterface_core - UpdateOutput vcdu    => CDU1_MSG            , led     (01) = 0.000000

27/09/17 13:19:00 (    5828) - vainterface_core - UpdateOutput vcdu    => CDU1_OFST           , led     (02) = 0.000000

27/09/17 13:19:00 (    5828) - vainterface_core - UpdateOutput vcdu    => CDU1_DSPY           , led     (03) = 0.000000

27/09/17 13:19:00 (    5828) - vainterface_core - UpdateOutput vcdu    => CDU1_FAIL           , led     (04) = 0.000000

27/09/17 13:19:00 (    5828) - vainterface_core - UpdateOutput vcdu    => MIP_LIGHT           , blight  (00) = 0.000000

27/09/17 13:19:00 (    5828) - vainterface_core - ProcessInput vcdu    => CDU1_KEY_MENU       , switch  (47) = 1

27/09/17 13:19:07 (   12719) - vainterface - Shutting Down!!!

27/09/17 13:19:07 (   12828) - FSXComm - Detach SimConnect

27/09/17 13:19:07 (   12828) - SimConnect - SimConnect.dll unloaded

27/09/17 13:19:07 (   12828) - IPComm - id=c14 Disconnected res=-1, wsa=10053

27/09/17 13:19:07 (   12828) - BroadcastListener - recvfrom failed with error 10004

27/09/17 13:19:07 (   12828) - BroadcastListener - Finished receiving. Closing socket.

27/09/17 13:19:07 (   12828) - BroadcastListener - closesocket failed with error 10093

27/09/17 13:19:07 (   12828) - SocketMgr - Accept failed: 10004

 

27/09/17 13:19:07 (   12828) - vainterface - getIPAdress => WSACleanup

27/09/17 13:19:07 (   12828) - VAInterface - Closing

[cannonplug 126]

It's hit-or-miss for me. I usually see the same thing you do and try a bunch of different things to get it to work. Then it starts working for no apparent reason. Like you, I wish I could come up with a reliable set of steps that will get it to work every single time. I'm thinking of just ditching VA for good and going with Mark Foti's CDU.

[Tony P 160]

2 hours ago, wsmeier said:

It's hit-or-miss for me. I usually see the same thing you do and try a bunch of different things to get it to work. Then it starts working for no apparent reason. Like you, I wish I could come up with a reliable set of steps that will get it to work every single time. I'm thinking of just ditching VA for good and going with Mark Foti's CDU.

Did you find any kind of install doc for Foti's CDU ?  I want to try it too.

[cannonplug 126]

3 minutes ago, Tony P said:

Did you find any kind of install doc for Foti's CDU ?  I want to try it too.

Look 4 forums below this one (Remote CDU). You should find everything you need there. I have the NGX and the 747 CDUs; they work flawlessly. Now I'm thinking of buying the 777 as well.

[Tony P 160]

4 minutes ago, wsmeier said:

Look 4 forums below this one (Remote CDU). You should find everything you need there. I have the NGX and the 747 CDUs; they work flawlessly. Now I'm thinking of buying the 777 as well.

ok - do you use a browser on your ios device?

 

[Tony P 160]

nevermind - I see how it works now.  Thanks @wsmeier !

 

Sorry VA - I may return once you guys get something that works.

[cannonplug 126]

29 minutes ago, Tony P said:

nevermind - I see how it works now.  Thanks @wsmeier !

 

Glad to help. And I don't really use the browser. I've saved it as a home screen app as described here: https://www.maketecheasier.com/save-web-page-as-home-screen-app-ios/

That way I don't have the address bar at the top, only the small status bar which is easy to ignore.

[Tony P 160]

16 hours ago, wsmeier said:

Glad to help. And I don't really use the browser. I've saved it as a home screen app as described here: https://www.maketecheasier.com/save-web-page-as-home-screen-app-ios/

That way I don't have the address bar at the top, only the small status bar which is easy to ignore.

Awesome - thanks for this.  I also added the following to my EXE.xml so it would load on startup.  Works like a champ.

  <Launch.Addon>
    <Name>SimServer</Name>
    <Disabled>False</Disabled>
    <Path>E:\RemoteCDU\Simserver.exe</Path>
  </Launch.Addon>
 

Thanks again bud - see you in the skies.

Tony

[somiller 694]

On 9/28/2017 at 9:46 AM, Tony P said:

Awesome - thanks for this.  I also added the following to my EXE.xml so it would load on startup.  Works like a champ.

  <Launch.Addon>
    <Name>SimServer</Name>
    <Disabled>False</Disabled>
    <Path>E:\RemoteCDU\Simserver.exe</Path>
  </Launch.Addon>
 

Thanks again bud - see you in the skies.

Tony

Tony,

I've also added SimServer to my EXE.xml, and it launches...problem is that SimServer doesn't unload when I close P3Dv4.1. I have to quit SimServer manually...do you also have to quit SimServer manually?

[Tony P 160]

10 hours ago, somiller said:

Tony,

I've also added SimServer to my EXE.xml, and it launches...problem is that SimServer doesn't unload when I close P3Dv4.1. I have to quit SimServer manually...do you also have to quit SimServer manually?

Yeah, it does the same for me.  Not too much of a bother as I'm usually shutting down my PC or just leave the tiny app running until I do.  Also,  if it's running when you launch P3D is just tells you that its still running but causes no harm.  

Going to look into using FSUIPC.  I'll let you know.

Tony

[Tony P 160]

10 hours ago, somiller said:

Tony,

I've also added SimServer to my EXE.xml, and it launches...problem is that SimServer doesn't unload when I close P3Dv4.1. I have to quit SimServer manually...do you also have to quit SimServer manually?

Steven,

Was able to use FSUIPC and get it to start and stop.  You do need a registered version of FSUIPC to do this.

Add to your FSUIPC ini file....

[Programs]
RunIf1=KILL,E:\RemoteCDU\Simserver.exe    < put in your path of course >

Working for me.

Let me know,

Tony

[somiller 694]

Tony,

I have the registered FSUIPC, but for some reason, it won't unload for me. I copied the path from my EXE.xml to make sure it is correct in FSUIPC.ini, but still can't get it to unload.

I'm running P3Dv4.1, and I'm using FSUIPC 5.1.2.102 (5.121b) which is the most current version.

Regards

[Tony P 160]

1 hour ago, somiller said:

Tony,

I have the registered FSUIPC, but for some reason, it won't unload for me. I copied the path from my EXE.xml to make sure it is correct in FSUIPC.ini, but still can't get it to unload.

I'm running P3Dv4.1, and I'm using FSUIPC 5.1.2.102 (5.121b) which is the most current version.

Regards

Did you remove it from your EXE.xml ?  If not - do so which lets FSUIPC handle it.  Just tested mine again and its definitely shutting down.  

The doc which describes this feature is located in FSUIPC5 for Advanced Users.  I first tried CLOSE but that didn't work.  Then I used KILL and that was the trick.  Try again and let me know.

Tony

 

[somiller 694]

3 hours ago, Tony P said:

Did you remove it from your EXE.xml ?  If not - do so which lets FSUIPC handle it.  Just tested mine again and its definitely shutting down.  

The doc which describes this feature is located in FSUIPC5 for Advanced Users.  I first tried CLOSE but that didn't work.  Then I used KILL and that was the trick.  Try again and let me know.

Tony

 

Tony,

You've been a tremendous help...NO, I hadn't removed it from EXE.xml...lol. Once I did that, all good. I even added some additional items: TrackIR5; and EZdoc. Works great!

I read the FSUIPC Advanced User information on launching applications, and it was pretty straightforward.

You're correct that CLOSE won't work for SimServer...not sure why, because it works for TrackIR, and EZdoc. For some reason, SimServer is a challenge for FSUIPC to kill. It always closes, but it usually takes a long time.

Thanks

[Tony P 160]

Great news Steven!

See you in the skys.