Struggling to get things to work

[TWdV 0]

Hello, since a few days I have MCE for the FBW A320, but are still struggling to get things to work.

1
After installing MCE part of my hardware FCU functions no longer work. This is due to the "fsuipc-lvar-module" MCE uses. There are 000 Lvars and 000 Hvars loaded.

After replacing the module with the one installed with Fsuipc7, the Lvars and Hvars were loaded again and all functions were OK. (I tested many functions through the "activate Hvar... and they all work fine)
But now MCE does not load its Lvars and Hvars and many things do not function, or in a weird manner. This is part of the Simco64_Ldr.log:

Logging started
Simco64_Ldr loading
Created Simconnect session
CreatedSimconnect data definitions
Mapped Simconnect Events
About to enter main loop
Connected to MSFS
Config data requested...
SIMCONNECT_RECV_ID_CLIENT_DATA received: EVENT_CONFIG_RECEIVED
Config data requested...
SIMCONNECT_RECV_ID_CLIENT_DATA .................................................

       ....  more than 3600 lines the same........

server wasm module not responding. Trying again
SIMCONNECT_RECV_ID_CLIENT_DATA received: EVENT_CONFIG_RECEIVED
Leaving main loop
Closing Simconnect session
Simco64_Ldr unloading

Question: What can I do to get both working properly?


2 With MCE own installed "fsuipc-lvar-module"
Now the Lvars and Hvars are there. See log:

Logging started
Simco64_Ldr loading
Created Simconnect session
CreatedSimconnect data definitions
Mapped Simconnect Events
About to enter main loop
Connected to MSFS
Config data requested...
SIMCONNECT_RECV_ID_CLIENT_DATA received: EVENT_CONFIG_RECEIVED
Config data updates requested.
Hvars received
Hvars received
Lvars received
Lvars received
Lvars received
Lvars received
Lvars received
Lvars received
Lvars received
Lvars received
Lvars received
Lvars received
Lvars received
Looking for FlybyWire Specific lvars
Retrieved all relevant FlyByWire Lvars
Retrieved all relevant FlyByWire Hvars

Many of the functions work OK now, but there are a lot that don't.
I try to test these functions through "Voxscript" edit.

None of the ECAM functions work. Example FO respons:"ECAM  bleed air pressed", but nothing happens.
I would like to make a flow to program the MCDU. The functions are there, but none works.

Question: How can I get e.g. the MCDU buttons to work. (and also the others)?

3 Simbrief flightplan:
MCE keeps saying: Waiting for Simbrief data"  In the Documents MCE folder I have:
  Simbrief_fpln.dat
  Simbrief_Notam_EHAM.dat
  Simbrief_weather.dat

Question 3: How can I get the flightplan in MCE? (Not the most important issue)

Hope you can help me out.
T. de Vries
 

[FS++ 715]

1 hour ago, TWdV said:

Hello, since a few days I have MCE for the FBW A320, but are still struggling to get things to work.

1
After installing MCE part of my hardware FCU functions no longer work. This is due to the "fsuipc-lvar-module" MCE uses. There are 000 Lvars and 000 Hvars loaded.

After replacing the module with the one installed with Fsuipc7, the Lvars and Hvars were loaded again and all functions were OK. (I tested many functions through the "activate Hvar... and they all work fine)
But now MCE does not load its Lvars and Hvars and many things do not function, or in a weird manner. This is part of the Simco64_Ldr.log:

Logging started
Simco64_Ldr loading
Created Simconnect session
CreatedSimconnect data definitions
Mapped Simconnect Events
About to enter main loop
Connected to MSFS
Config data requested...
SIMCONNECT_RECV_ID_CLIENT_DATA received: EVENT_CONFIG_RECEIVED
Config data requested...
SIMCONNECT_RECV_ID_CLIENT_DATA .................................................

       ....  more than 3600 lines the same........

server wasm module not responding. Trying again
SIMCONNECT_RECV_ID_CLIENT_DATA received: EVENT_CONFIG_RECEIVED
Leaving main loop
Closing Simconnect session
Simco64_Ldr unloading

Question: What can I do to get both working properly?

Will be testing with latest Fsuipc7 and get back to you.

2 With MCE own installed "fsuipc-lvar-module"
Now the Lvars and Hvars are there. See log:

Logging started
Simco64_Ldr loading
Created Simconnect session
CreatedSimconnect data definitions
Mapped Simconnect Events
About to enter main loop
Connected to MSFS
Config data requested...
SIMCONNECT_RECV_ID_CLIENT_DATA received: EVENT_CONFIG_RECEIVED
Config data updates requested.
Hvars received
Hvars received
Lvars received
Lvars received
Lvars received
Lvars received
Lvars received
Lvars received
Lvars received
Lvars received
Lvars received
Lvars received
Lvars received
Looking for FlybyWire Specific lvars
Retrieved all relevant FlyByWire Lvars
Retrieved all relevant FlyByWire Hvars

Many of the functions work OK now, but there are a lot that don't.
I try to test these functions through "Voxscript" edit.

None of the ECAM functions work. Example FO respons:"ECAM  bleed air pressed", but nothing happens.
I would like to make a flow to program the MCDU. The functions are there, but none works.

Question: How can I get e.g. the MCDU buttons to work. (and also the others)?
 

As a general rule, always set the complex plane you intend to fly with MCE as the one MSFS loads on startup.

Set the FlyBywire A320 as default and restart MSFS to ensure it always loads that plane as default.

3 Simbrief flightplan:
MCE keeps saying: Waiting for Simbrief data"  In the Documents MCE folder I have:
  Simbrief_fpln.dat
  Simbrief_Notam_EHAM.dat
  Simbrief_weather.dat

The process of retrieving and parsing all the info may take up to a minute. For instance there should also be a Simbrief_Metar.dat and Simbrief_TAF.dat.

Having said that, after Simbrief made changes recently, MCE interfacing broke occasionally (due to Notams now spread all over the place) and has been fixed in Ultimate Edition (V3.0.2.8).

Updates to the airplane specific products will get it sorted. Just be patient.

Question 3: How can I get the flightplan in MCE? (Not the most important issue)
 

MCE currently doesn't support MSFS flight plan style. Maybe later.

Since Simbrief is now supported, just wait for the fix.

Hope you can help me out.
T. de Vries
 

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[TWdV 0]

3 hours ago, FS++ said:

Answers embedded above.

Hello,

For your information.

- The FlyBywire A320 is the only plane I fly with and is almost always the one MSFS loads on startup

- I use the latest Fsuipc7: FSUIPC7 v7.3.19

T. de Vries

[FS++ 715]

On 3/22/2023 at 8:53 PM, TWdV said:

Hello,

For your information.

- The FlyBywire A320 is the only plane I fly with and is almost always the one MSFS loads on startup

- I use the latest Fsuipc7: FSUIPC7 v7.3.19

T. de Vries

Keep the latest FSUIPC.

Download and unzip this file, then replace "Simco64_Ldr.exe" in \Multi Crew FlyByWire A320\ folder.

http://www.multicrewxp.com/Simco64_Ldr.zip

This file can be replaced in ANY MCE voice control edition.

The FlyByWire specific product will be updated next week for the Simbrief feature and to fix transponder dialing..

Edited March 25, 2023 by FS++

[TWdV 0]

Hello Gerald,

Thanks for your response. Things are working much better now, but there are still things missing.

I could now make a flow to program the MCDU, but e.g. ".press select init" does not work and the FO also gives no response. (have not tested them all)

Also In the ECAM settings not all functions work.

Can this be caused by the fact that this "Simco64_Ldr.exe" file is for the Fenix A320 and will this be solved in the FlyByWire specific version?  see log:

 

Logging started
Simco64_Ldr loading
Created Simconnect session
CreatedSimconnect data definitions
Mapped Simconnect Events
About to enter main loop
checking for Fenix A320
Connected to MSFS
Config data requested...
SIMCONNECT_RECV_ID_CLIENT_DATA received: EVENT_CONFIG_RECEIVED
Config data updates requested.
Hvars received
Hvars received
Lvars received
Lvars received
Lvars received
Lvars received
Lvars received
Lvars received
Lvars received
Lvars received
Lvars received
Lvars received
Lvars received

Another thing I like to mention.

While trying to make the CDU flow it was not possible to use the same command twice. So I had to use the text file for that. Perhaps its a suggestion to make it possible to ignore the warning.

T.de Vries

[FS++ 715]

On 3/27/2023 at 12:44 PM, TWdV said:

Hello Gerald,

Thanks for your response. Things are working much better now, but there are still things missing.

I could now make a flow to program the MCDU, but e.g. ".press select init" does not work and the FO also gives no response. (have not tested them all)

 

 

The FlyBywire A320 uses H vars for CDU buttons.

It appears the FSUIPC was module released around March 15 had issues handling them.

The new one dated March 22 should be fine. Just update that module and CDU control will work.

Once you're done with the custom flow, you could insert duplicates in the relevant "whatever_flow_name.vscr" by editing in Notepad (and Notepad only)

[FS++ 715]

On 3/22/2023 at 8:53 PM, TWdV said:

Hello,

For your information.

- The FlyBywire A320 is the only plane I fly with and is almost always the one MSFS loads on startup

- I use the latest Fsuipc7: FSUIPC7 v7.3.19

T. de Vries

Please contact support in order to get the full update download link. Unless you got it from Simmarket in which case it's already up there. V3.0.3.2

[TWdV 0]

 

Crazy co pilot

Hello,
The last update was an improvement. Simbrief works, I can program and change the CDU (even with voice). Unfortunately the program still does not work for me.
E.g. asking to set the fuel pumps results in setting all pumps except 1 and 2.
Sometimes the copilot starts doing a lot of things I did not ask for, he (she) keeps talking, sometimes with more than one voice and calls his name...... My screen changes from full screen to windowed (alt - Enter??) And so on.
Than I came across a thread called: "Crazy co pilot" and that just describes the problems I experience. Can you guys think of a possible cause en maybe also a solution? The way it is now does not work for me.

Also, the integration with PF3 is far from smooth, but that can ofcource also be caused by PF3.
Tj. de Vries

MCE latest version
FBW A32neo version

I use a headset so the copilot does not react to himself

 

[FS++ 715]

6 hours ago, TWdV said:

 

Crazy co pilot

Hello,
The last update was an improvement. Simbrief works, I can program and change the CDU (even with voice). Unfortunately the program still does not work for me.
E.g. asking to set the fuel pumps results in setting all pumps except 1 and 2.
Sometimes the copilot starts doing a lot of things I did not ask for, he (she) keeps talking, sometimes with more than one voice and calls his name...... My screen changes from full screen to windowed (alt - Enter??) And so on.
Than I came across a thread called: "Crazy co pilot" and that just describes the problems I experience. Can you guys think of a possible cause en maybe also a solution? The way it is now does not work for me.

Also, the integration with PF3 is far from smooth, but that can ofcource also be caused by PF3.
Tj. de Vries

MCE latest version
FBW A32neo version

I use a headset so the copilot does not react to himself

 

Getting spurious commands can always happen, but not to the level you described.

We wouldn't be in this business for 14+ years, with a Demo to let users scrutinise our work if it was that shallow.

Besides, there are safeguards against accidental actions, which means you don't have to worry since Fo will want confirmation before switching critical items. This ain't VoiceAttack.

Even asking for the first engine start will require confirmation, let alone "shutdown engine one"

It's usually a sign of a badly calibrated microphone or an adequate speech profile that was trained under different ambient noise conditions (PC moved from another room) or using a different headset. You may want to create a brand new speech profile in Windows Control Panel. make it active, calibrate your mike and train it using our "speech training tool".

You'll get the best results if you keep simulator audio in headset, as the speech profile is usually trained against a "silent background".

Even in the worst case scenario where there is too much noise around you, just need to enable the <Numlock mutes reco> option in "advanced options panel" and you can Toggle all MCE speech reco ON/OF using the keyboard Numlock key. Could also assign a joystick button for that function.

See this video Stream to see how Andrew, a real world 737 Pilot manages to get the best out his MCE FO, while commenting and chatting with others throughout the video.

https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1785138744

 

[FS++ 715]

7 hours ago, TWdV said:

 

E.g. asking to set the fuel pumps results in setting all pumps except 1 and 2.

Here is how you can check everything and without knowing the speech commands or being a fully trained A310 pilot.

Go to Voxscript interface, select any flow and click <edit>

In next screen, click <Edit script commands>

In "Script commands" panel, click <Command> button

You should see a list box containing some of the variations in speech commands required to set pretty much any button to desired position.

Either speak those commands or insert them and click <Test> to check the FO is acting on switches with great precision.

Be aware, the FlyBywire being constantly in experimental state, every now and then, they rename their Lvars causing FO to lose control on the odd item here and there, requiring a MCE update to adjust accordingly. This plane is by far the most labour intensive. You never know when you're done with it.