Resolved Alabeo C404 Install issues

[petdocvmd 4]

Hi Folks,

 

I've read through a number of posts regarding install, but can't seem to get the auto-replace function to work in my Alabeo C404 in P3D v4.  I can get the pop-up version to work, but not the in-panel one.

When I tried using the wizard, it did replace the default GNS 430 with the Reality XP gauge, but there were 2 issues:  The RXP gauge was too big for the existing bevel and so only part of it could be seen.  Additionally, the bevel buttons were non-functional.

I repeated the process after using Alabeo's utility to install the old RXP gauge, but that was worse - the gauge was blank after running the RXP wizard.  However I can still bring up the pop up, so at least it is usable.  

I saw reference to a replacement bevel, but could not locate it by searching.

Any suggestions appreciated.

Thanks!

Scott

[petdocvmd 4]

A follow up question:  

The Reality XP GNS V2 User's Manual shows on page 8 how to import flight plans.  It advises one to turn the outer GPS knob to FPL page 3.  I see only TWO FPL pages on my pop-up GNS 430.  Is this a not-yet-ready feature, or am I missing something?  Also, are there any flight planning programs capable of exporting into the needed format, assuming this becomes usable?

Thanks,

Scott

[Indy511 686]

@petdocvmd
Hi Scott,
First, to answer your second post. Make sure you have the latest version.

 

2 hours ago, petdocvmd said:

I see only TWO FPL pages on my pop-up GNS 430.  Is this a not-yet-ready feature, or am I missing something? 

Page 8 of manual. Create the FPL folder in C:\ProgramData\Garmin\GNS Trainer Data\GNS\FPL Place your flight plans here. Also on page 8 there are instructions for an alternate method (location for storing flight plans) in your documents folder.
An excellent flight planner here: https://albar965.github.io/littlenavmap.html.

Now for installing the 430 into the 404.
1. Run the ALA430PAC404.exe file in the main \Alabeo C404_Titan folder.
2. Load sim and the 404.
3. Run the gauge assistant (auto-replace function) as you did before.

4. Open the panel.cfg file replace the following:

[Window01]
size_mm=100,100
window_pos=0.000000,0.800581
window_size=0.255208,0.199419
visible=0
zorder=99
background_color=0,0,0
ident=15431

gauge00=rxpGNS2!GNS_430_1, 0, 0,100,100
gauge01=PAC404!ToggleCAR430,     64, 0,384, 32 This line deleted. Not needed for this setup. Using the popleft= feature shown below.

For the VC. Replace highlighted. This resizes the gauge to fit.

[Vcockpit01]
Background_color=0,0,0 
size_mm=512,512
visible=0
pixel_size=513,513
texture=$Panel_1

gauge00=rxpGNS2!GNS_430_1, -13,-05,520,245

5. Find in the \Alabeo C404_Titan folder, open RealityXP.GNS.ini. Scroll down and add 15431 to popleft =

[GNS_430_1.DEFAULT]
; show screen only gauge if true.
nobezel = false
; screen only border size (pixels).
border.size = 0
; screen only border color (#RGB or #RGBA).
border.rgba = #000000
; display mouse tooltips if true.
tooltips = false
; enable mouse clickspots if true, disable if false.
usemouse = true 
; enable alternate click-spots (left CCW, right CW, middle Push) if true.
usealtmouse = false
; auto-resize dimension (width,height)
refsize = 
; left mouse button on the screen toggles popup window by ident (ex: GPS_PANEL or 225).
popleft = 15431
; right mouse button on the screen toggles popup window by ident (ex: GPS_PANEL or 225).
popright = 
; adjust brightness (0 to 100)
brightness.bezel = 100
; offset brightness (-100 to +100)
brightness.screen = 0

 

 

Edited May 7, 2018 by Bills511

[petdocvmd 4]

12 hours ago, Bills511 said:

@petdocvmd
Hi Scott,

Page 8 of manual. Create the FPL folder in C:\ProgramData\Garmin\GNS Trainer Data\GNS\FPL Place your flight plans here. Also on page 8 there are instructions for an alternate method (location for storing flight plans) in your documents folder.
An excellent flight planner here: https://albar965.github.io/littlenavmap.html.

Thank you for the detailed response regarding getting the panel to work!  I'll be sure to give this a try tonight!

Regarding loading flight plans:  I did create the FPL folder, and copied the sample flight plan into it.  My issue is that my Reality XP GNS 430 has no FPL page 3!!!  There are only 2 FPL pages.  So I can't get to the page which allows loading the FP into the GNS.

I will double check my version.  I ticked "update" during the install, and seem to recall it reporting I am already up to date (and I purchased it yesterday), but one never knows.

I did fly the C404 from KBOS to KACK, and used the 430W to fly the GPS 6 LPV successfully with a 400' overcast (and torrential rain) 🙂.  I'm a former instrument student who stopped flying due to finances, and this will give me a great way to keep the rust at bay until I can afford to start up again someday.

I tinkered with LittleNavMap last night and it's pretty cool once you get past the information overload! I'd exported my flightplan to the FPL folder, but that's when I realized there was no way to load it without FPL page 3, so I just keyed it into the 430W.

Thanks again,

Scott

[RXP 2,338]

Hi, what other files do you have in this folder: "C:\ProgramData\Garmin\GNS Trainer Data\GNS" ?

[petdocvmd 4]

1 hour ago, RXP said:

Hi, what other files do you have in this folder: "C:\ProgramData\Garmin\GNS Trainer Data\GNS" ?

Only a single file: "sys_nandc"

Scott

[RXP 2,338]

Well, so where is your "FPL" subfolder then?

5 hours ago, petdocvmd said:

I did create the FPL folder,

 

[Indy511 686]

2 hours ago, petdocvmd said:

Only a single file: "sys_nandc"

Scott

I have 4 files + the FPL folder.
Should look like this.

Spoiler

 

[RXP 2,338]

NB: each sys_nand# correspond to a specific GNS type and unit. This is documented in the User's Manual.

[petdocvmd 4]

1 hour ago, RXP said:

Well, so where is your "FPL" subfolder then?

 

That was it - ugh!  I had the FPL subfolder at the same level as the GNS folder, not IN it.  Moved it in, and voila!

Thank you for your help!

Scott

 

[petdocvmd 4]

Followed Bill's instructions and YES!  GNS 430 up and working in the C404 panel.  

Thank you so much!!

Scott

[Indy511 686]

33 minutes ago, petdocvmd said:

Followed Bill's instructions and YES!  GNS 430 up and working in the C404 panel.  

Thank you so much!!

Scott

Good to hear you're up and running.