FLOW by Parallel 42 available NOW

[rutrA 216]

Parallel 42 has released its three versions of Flow for Microsoft Flight Simulator.

 

 Flow Pro is available from Orbx for approximately $25.00 USD

https://orbxdirect.com/product/p42-flow-pro

Features – All Versions

Fully resizable interface elements built for individuals with vision impairment and cognitive or motor difficulties to a spec beyond the default toolbar.

Access your currently installed MSFS panels, default or 3rd party.

Works in-sim without external app requirements.

No measurable performance impact.

Sleek & intuitive interaction wheel alternative to the default toolbar.

Customizable wheel layouts, arrange panels to your needs.

Wheel show/hide can be bound to any assignable key/button.

Static & Dynamic wheels. Static always show, and Dynamic show only in a specific aircraft.

Xbox controller optimized.

Features – Flow (Free)

Access your currently installed MSFS panels,
default or 3rd party.

Enhanced default toolbar replaces “handlebar” style. We’ve modded it to appear with a beautiful, fluid motion.

Hide the default toolbar entirely from Flow settings; you can always change your mind and bring it back if access is required.

Features – Flow Essentials

Everything from Flow.

Portal widget by //42.

Weather widget by //42.

Time widget by //42.

Position widget by //42.

Cameras widget by //42.

Autopilot

Engine Start/Stop

Instant Refueling

Quit Sim

Flaps up/down

Aircraft reset

Battery Recharge

Sim Rate +/-

Parking Breaks on/off

Door controls

Gear controls

Lighting controls

And more…

Features – Flow Pro

Everything from Flow and Flow Essentials.

A platform for power users & creators

Create scripts (widgets) using basic JavaScript / HTML / CSS

Import / Export scripts you’ve created or received from people you trust using our Flow Manager.

Twitch Integrations for content creators (ATCBot / Chat Overlay)

ATCbot widget sends real-time sim data directly into your Twitch chat via community standard commands such as !info !plane, !alt etc. Streamline your setup; it’s all automatic now!

Chat Overlay widget displays your Twitch chat directly in the sim. Restrict to highlighted or subscribers only for added.

HUDs or Heads Up Display Widgets show data overlays directly in-sim. These include Control Inputs, Outside Forces, & Wind. Let viewers see the work it takes to land an aircraft!

“Otto” is a search bar for true power users. Do math or unit conversions, search Wikipedia, execute shorthand, find METAR data, or calculate your Top of Decent. The sky is the limit!

And more…

 

 

https://orbxdirect.com/product/p42-flow-pro

 

by FSELITE.net

Edited December 20, 2022 by rutra

[DAD 2,424]

thx, will give the free version a try

[Ricardo41 5,739]

How's it look in-sim?

[Ricardo41 5,739]

Eh, watched a few vids, not sure how the wheel improves on the menu up top.

[DAD 2,424]

5 minutes ago, Ricardo41 said:

Eh, watched a few vids, not sure how the wheel improves on the menu up top.

well, it's just another "format" of the tool bar. looks sleek though, once the "help menu" is assigned to a button (TAB in my case) the wheel pops up whereever my mouse is when I hit TAB. I used the "no handlebar" mod before but FLOW is - after just 30secs testing - a tad nicer since the menu ONLY shows when hitting TAB, so unlike before the tool bar does not pop up just when I move the mouse (coincidentally) towards the top of my screen, that alone is nice

 

Edited December 20, 2022 by DAD
pics added

[MarcG 2,546]

Will give the free version a try to see what it's like in VR, if good then I may purchase the Essentials package.

[St Mawgan 1,138]

I barely use the toolbar as it is so, I will pass, vision impaired though I am. 

[BetsynNiki 2]

I see a lot of potentials in this add-on. I haven't take a deep look into it yet but I imagine the essential/pro version can be used in the similar way like the vim editor, wanna set the parking brake? Just type 'pbset' in the command line and it will do that for you. As well as some sort of automation with macro and scripting but for msfs instead of excel!

[jeff974cd 9]

Great tool : simple to use, great interface, great features. Love it so far.

[Torsen 470]

3 hours ago, St Mawgan said:

I barely use the toolbar as it is so, I will pass, vision impaired though I am. 

Actually it was developed especially for this case and others. We had even people onboard in the beta process to optimise and confirm exactly the following:

"Fully resizable interface elements built for individuals with vision impairment and cognitive or motor difficulties to a spec beyond the default toolbar"

Cheers T.

[Ricardo41 5,739]

Meh, installed the free version, uninstalled within 10 minutes. Not seeing any advantage over the default toolbar with the no handle bar mod. 

[MindYerBeak 71]

Can it you create your own in sim panel ? Say you want to bring up the pilot2atc window can you do that ?

[Pathfinder633 223]

14 minutes ago, Ricardo41 said:

Meh, installed the free version, uninstalled within 10 minutes. Not seeing any advantage over the default toolbar with the no handle bar mod. 

+1 Very over-hyped like all their stuff, I think its more a thing for twitchers and fiddlers

[alexcolka 173]

7 hours ago, rutra said:

Autopilot

Do you know more in detail this feature? I mean can I for example in older planes like the Ju52 hold my altitude and heading for long flights? Is it like a universal autopilot for any plane? Thanks.

[RALF9636 1,659]

I still fail to see any point in this software. If anything it seems to be geared to those flying the aircraft from the outside view or to those trying to create some videos.

Controlling flaps and gear by opening a menu? How immersive is that?