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  1. Hi Kyle,

     

    I have tried that but it did not work either.

     

    I took the bull by the horns and (given that I downloaded the latest installer) uninstalled the NGX and then re-installed it.

    Now all the displays are working correctly. I have no idea why the problem occurred in the first place but everything now seems to be working ok.

     

    Thank you for your time on this matter it is greatly appreciated. The re-installation seems to have cured the problem.

     

    Kindest regards to you guys - as always you are there for us when we need you.

     

    Gary 


  2. Unfortunately, that hasn't worked. I do not get the option of repair.

     

    When I originally downloaded the NGX what seems many years ago now, I downloaded to disc. When I insert the install disc, Windows gives me the message - The setup has detected that version 1.00.3219 of PMDG 737 8900 NGX is already installed.

    This setup installs an earlier version of PMDG 737 8900 NGX (1.00.2888).

    You will have to uninstall the previous version before installing this version.

     

    I think this is the case because since the original installation, I have also installed PMDG 737 NGX SP1, SP1b and SP1c.

     

    Am I going to have to un-install and completely re-install the NGX?

     

    I do not mind doing this but all my knobs and switches in my cockpit are programmed through FSUIPC and I would rather not go through that whole process again if I do not need to.

     

    Gary 


  3. Hi all,

     

    I have encountered a problem just recently with the PFD,ND and Engine displays. Everything was fine (or at least appeared to be) until  I replaced one of my Nvidia Geforce GT730 GPU's with an Nvidia Geforce GTX960 GPU.

     

    My issue is this. I always open up the NGX in a cold and dark situation. Once I powered up the aircraft, the displays illuminate but there are many details missing ie, on the PFD, no speed or altitude tapes and later once the VNAV and LNAV buttons are pressed on the MCP, I only get the outline of green boxes at the top of the display, Similarly, on the ND, many details are missing and there are no data or way points shown. The engine display does not show any read out of fuel quantity and there are no figures to denote engine speed on start up or running.

     

    This issue applies to all my NGX aircraft. I have loaded different aircraft from my hanger and there are no problems and all displays act as they should. I have not altered any parameters within the CDU or indeed the NGX config.

     

    According to Device Manager, both GPU,s are working fine with no conflicts and I have the latest drivers installed for both too.

     

    I am running FSX on Windows 7 64bit. I have three large screen for the outside visuals through Matrox TH2Go and individual monitors for the PFD and ND's and a seperate monitor for the engine display. The CDU also has it's own video connection.

     

    I replaced the GPU to the GTX 960 because I needed a Display Port connection for the new Matrox TH2Go SE.

     

    Hopefully this is not too vague but it is rather spoiling my enjoyment at the moment.

    Any help and advice would be gratefully appreciated.

     

    Regards

    Gary

     


  4. Up to installing ProATC-X,  I had never received the PIN error messages. It has been happening more and more just lately and indeed, today was the final straw for me. I have a relatively new system - ie mother board, processor, memory and GPU etc but have wondered if it is my old Windows Vista that is causing the problem. It is very frustrating. Just recently the entire system has frozen mid flight too. I have plenty of memory and a decent processor and GPU.

    I wondered if the Nav data was the problem as the first time it happened, I reinstalled the nav data and the problem seemed to disappear. I subscribe to Navigraph and once a month renew the data to PMDG and ProATC-X. Seems the data updates are not the issue.

    I am generally having cockpit issues at the moment - the computer is not connected to the internet unless an update is required- so am pondering about wiping the whole PMDG software bundle, FSX and changing the operating system to windows 10.

    Interesting thread as I have not been able to complete a flight for over two weeks!

    Just for your info, I am running the original PMDG NGX software straight after it was released.


  5. Hi all,

    For a number of years, my sim has provided me with untold enjoyment and I have been happy using my three 22" screens (with all the plastic covering removed). I have now got to the stage on my cockpit construction where the window frames are built in. This spurred me into purchasing alternative screens. I now have 55" HD screens which totally cover the front of the aircraft's views.

    The question I have is this. Is it possible to obtain a view outside of the aircraft without the window frames or indeed the glare shield or MIP.

    My screens are connected through Triple Head To Go and I run EZDok.

    Offers of help would be much appreciated.


  6. I had the same issue and despite ending the flight and logging out of ProAtc and FSX and then re-starting the computer, I kept getting the same message on the FMC when I started to add the arrival information. For some strange reason, after I had updated the latest Nav Data into PMDG and ProAtc, the problem disappeared and hasn't returned. That was 3 months ago.

    For what it's worth. 


  7. Hi Fredriks,

     

    I also use FSUIPC with my Saitek rudder pedals. I also run FS2Crew. This is not a problem with the NGX or FS2Crew.

    I remember some time back that I also encountered this problem.

    The first thing you must do is go into FSUIPC and go into joystick calibration. Select the second page and assuming you have calibrated your rudder pedal brakes properly, ensure you tick the 'Rev' box.

     

    If you have already done this or it doesn't work then we shall try something else.

     

    Gary


  8. Hi,

     

    First of all, please excuse my slight ignorance on this matter but I am having problems trying to get my head around how to link FSUIPC to the complete NGX overhead.

     

    I will explain -

    I am in the process of construction my 737 cockpit and have got to the stage where I wish to wire up the annunciators and switches. Most annunciators have been wired up successfully but I have hit a bit of a stumbling block with the switching.

    All switches are, or are going to be, wired through Leo Bodnar BU0836X cards and so far I have been able to utilise some switches through FSUIPC and mouse macros but unfortunately, not all the switches on the NGX overhead allow the use of macro mousing.

    I know that through FSUIPC's buttons and switches, you can use custom controls to enable the input of the five digit numbers for the FSX controls but when looking at the Offset Mapping for PMDG 737NGX pdf file in the Modules folder, all the control references contain just four digits in a combination of just numbers or numbers and letters. The documentaion in the NGX SDK doesn't appear to have digit references at all.

    I have tried in vain to try and insert these numbers/digits into the FSUPIC custom controls as they are just not accepted.

    I am obviously doing something wrong or just cannot understand the documentation that comes with FSUIPC.

     

    Can one of you good fellows here try and point me in the right direction and explain in a simplistic form just what I am doing wrong.

     

    Thanks in advance for your time.

     

    Gary


  9. Hi Niels,

    What you describe is exactly the same problem that I was experiencing a week or so back. A quick message or two with Roark solved the problem for me.

     

    Roark had a look at my files and this was his suggestion and it worked.

     

    'Your problem is that you have the OCP4NGX_MCP-EFIS-CDU v1.05.ssi as the working sioc script. You need to use the OCP4NGX_MCP-EFIS-CDU_PP v1.05. ( the one with the _PP just before the version v.1.05).

     

    You can download from www.flightsim4fun.com

     

    You also need to modify the CONFIG_FILE line in sioc.ini so it links to the correct .ssi file ( The OCP4NGX_MCP-EFIS-CDU_PP v1.05).

     

    If you make these changes it should work.'

     

    Basically, I did not use the plug and play (_PP) .ssi scripts. I changed the scripts in sioc and updated the config and everything worked straight away. I hope this may be of some assistance to you.

     

    Gary


  10. Hello bahotolga. The software from Roark comes with a self install and unlike the previous software for the MCP and EFIS, appears not to use FSUIPC as there are no lua files. The .ssi file is indeed a combined file incorporating all three units.

    Thank you for your suggestion and I will save all neccessary files and then try again.

    Just for my information, when building a new .ssi file, if there are conflicting Var numbers, do I have to manually change them or is this done automatically.

    Yesterday, I removed the new software and reinstalled the lua files into FSUIPC and the MCP and EFIS worked fine - but of course I had no operative CDU.

    Thanks again and I will let you know how I get on.


  11. Hi all.

    I see that quite a few of you have aquired the OC CDU v3 and have it up and running.

    Prior to buying the OC CDU, I was flying successfully with the OC EFIS and MCP but having to use the mouse for the CDU. Now, I have downloaded Roark's software for the combined CDU,EFIS and MCP. The CDU works fine and I am amazed how good it is but, the EFIS now wont work at all and the MCP has only some digits illuminating and the twisting of knobs and pushing of buttons seem to activate different buttons and knobs within the NGX.

    In sioc monitor,the buttons and knobs seem to be ok.

     

    Has anyone else had similar issues and can anyone shed some light on how to resolve this matter ?


  12. Gert.

     

    If you follow the two tutorials from PMDG, you will be able to complete the tasks. It did take me more than three attempts to complete tutorial 2 purely because of the extra knowledge that was required of the NGX. It can be done however.

     

    Where does AOA come in? Well, it will explain exactly what procedures you need to accomplish at any given time. This ultimately will allow you to fly the NGX, knowing what button you need to press or what control needs to be given at any given time. The 'Ground work' senarios help you, as a pilot to understand, what or why you need to do with 'your' aircraft from the time you take it over.

     

    I subscribed to the AOA NGX many months ago - even before I knew what the product was and I have to say, I am very impressed. With an aircraft as complex as the NGX, you cannot and will not come to terms with the basic knowledge of flying the beast from just 2 tutorials. You therefore have to expand your knowledge as much as you can to get the ultimate thrill.

     

    'Why is it taking so long'? Well apart from the issues of filming and editing, AOA have to be very careful (read absolutey certain) that any information given towards flying the aircraft is correct.

     

    It does take time to produce the perfect video (I know, I have my 2 daughters weddings to prove this) so the finished product may take a little more time than some expect. Many of us would just hate to get that final approach wrong because of a mis-understanding of terminology or procedures.

     

    PMDG have gone to great pains to allow us to fly not only the ultimate flight software but to allow us to fly it in style. AOL have allowed us to go one step further by allowing us to fly not only more accurately but to understand why we are doing it.

     

    Is AOA worth it?

     

    Yes, go fo it.

    Gary


  13. Hi Steve.

     

    Thank you for setting this up and the web site looks good.

    I am a relative novice when it comes to the NGX, Teamspeak and fs2crew. So with that in mind, I have the following questions -

    1. I have teamspeak on my computer but have never set it up for use so how do I log on to NGX Live.

    2. Once set up, bearing in mind that I am on a slow Spanish network, will it reduce my 'NGX experience'.

     

    Please forgive me if these questions are answered on your web site but I have not been able to find them.

     

    Good luck on your venture and whilst registered with you, I hope to become an active user shortly - watch this space.

     

    Gary


  14. If you still have any worries about using FSUIPC to control your throttle, don't forget that the reverser (pulling the levers from idle to the stop) actually work as a button press so if you wish to retain throttle control through FSX, you can still have the reverser through FSUIPC.

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