friedrich

Hi John, i don't know what version you are using. There has been several updates. My instructions are referring to the newer version. The program is including with the [R] button a precise Runway-Approach system. Start at a reasonable distance and you fly exactly in automatic to any Rwy with or without Ils. This system is not using Frequencies, only Mathe calculations based on real world coordinates. The automatic Fly-To procedures are valid for any wpt like the virtual wpt, Vor, Adf, intersection/Fixes, virtual Rwy. About 3nm before reaching the wpt automatic is closing and you choose the next wpt or R-wy approach. When reaching the Rwy, at a distance of 0,1nm the automatic is closing. you adjust for Landing if necessary. Consider that the program is also including a "Wind Drift" correction and a limited Terrain Alert system. The latest version is also including a automatic Descentometer and a perfect Autolanding system for any Aircraft. (excluding some Add-ons that do not accept external data) This version has several ToolTips you can Mouse-Hover and get a immediate answer and instructions. You should write to the "Feedback" e-mail and ask for the latest version. As mentioned previously you also receive the new ATIasHold program, the most advanced. E-mail and Web-Page is indicated with the SimMarket SIMCON page. As said before, the assistance is the best. What i appreciate most with Intrasystem is the fact that they care about user suggestions and continuous updates. For my opinion, Simcon + ATIasHold are the most advanced programs available today and professionally programmed. ATIasHold is including features that no one ever tried. Nota: Simcon + ATIasHld are working perfectly with X-Plane. Friedrich .

I'm using this Program SIMCON since the first issue some years ago. Yes, the description Manual .pdf file is a bit confusing. The program itself, without any doubt, is one of the best available. Network: yes I'm using the same program you are using. Never seen any bug. The program is quite advanced what programming is concerned but not easy to use for anyone. All data is calculated with real world mathe by Edd Williams. As far as the virtual runway and virtual "Waypoint" is concerned you get it: On Top (left) there are 6 Buttons. ALT, AP, Hdg are connecting to the Autopilot R, W, V are automatic Fly-To buttons. R = the runway approach W = you fly to the virtual Wpt at 20nm rwy-distance, alligned with the RWY. (you never miss the Rwy Hdg) V = start the virtual Runway at any world position. Grd, Air, Sea. With the virtual Rwy you can use both the virtual (W)pt Heading and ®wy-Approach automatic. Land on the Sea. Select 'V'. Start and Take off and return to the virtual Rwy created. Fly to (W) then turn to ®-unway approach. Fly over a Rwy and click 'V'. fly around and you are Landing on that Rwy. The panel below is also a Fly-To Panel. ADF, VOR, FIX wpt. The Fly-To button is starting the automatic Fly-to > the one selected, Adv, Vor, Fix. On Top at the right side with the A,V,N,I buttons you choose the Apt, Rwy, Vor, Adf, Fix. The 'J' button is connecting to the Joystick and the Joystick Editor. The 'Pilot' button is opening the Pilot Panel that is executing 'Mouseclick files' you create and also including the Simcon Help-Interface. Concerning the GUI. The resolution is set properly. There is no problem here, with Win 7 you should use "Windows Classic", with Win 8+, Win 10 you have the best appearance. When opening the program a "System Tray" Menu is available. (status bar > right side) Select "update" and you connect to the official Web-Page. Now the SIMCON version 1.5.6 is available. This update is including very important updates like: Many Tooltips. Just Mouse Hover over all buttons, labels ecc. On Radar > Descentometer (V/S dist) and the universal Glide-Path automatic Landing System. Simcon is also connecting to a real world Flight Center. There is no overlay of Panels. Move a Panel like Radar, Pilot to any place. Close Simcon and reopen. All panels are placed where you left them. There is no hidden area. Info: the small "T" buttons are selecting/deselecting "stay on Top". Get the latest Simcon update v 1.5.6. You must write to the Author as mentioned under "Customer News: (x Simcon user) Send a e-mail and indicate your SimMarket 'order number'. You get immediate answer and assistance. The program Manual is not the best, the assistance yes. By the way: The smaller ATIasHold program, v 1.6, is now the most advanced of all programs. When you ask for the update you will also get a Download Link x this programs that is using 2 Radars. Hope this was helpful. Friedrich .

Hi, in fact that is what i'm doeing as explained above with my first Post. Anyway i will check some different possibility and revert if successfull. regards,

Hi, thanks for your comment. In fact it seems not possibile. Maybe the only way around is to send a Keystroke via the programmer software to the Window/Program that has the focus. This is possible but i believe not very save with FSX. regards

I'm using this code for some KEY_EVENTS: Class Form1 Dim fsx_simconnect As SimConnect Const WM_USER_SIMCONNECT As Integer = &H402 .... Public Enum hSimconnect group1 End Enum Private Enum INPUT_ID 'should be used for sending Keyboard Input ? INPUT0 End Enum .... Private Enum EVENT_ID EVENT_APon EVENT_APoff EVENT_FLAPSup EVENT_FLAPSdn EVENT_ALTOnOff End Enum .... <StructLayout(LayoutKind.Sequential, CharSet:=CharSet.Ansi, Pack:=1)> _ Structure Struct1 . '0 . . Public aponoffx As Single '7 <MarshalAs(UnmanagedType.ByValTStr, SizeConst:=256)> Public Titlex As String End Structure .... Private Enum DEFINITIONS Struct1 End Enum Private Enum DATA_REQUESTS REQUEST_1 End Enum Enum UPEVENT 'should be used for sending Keyboard Input ? WHATEVER End Enum Enum DOWNEVENT 'should be used for sending Keyboard Input ? WHATEVER End Enum ..... Private Sub btnconnect_Click(ByVal sender As System.Object, ByVal e As System.EventArgs) Handles btnconnect.Click 'EXAMPLE fsx_simconnect.MapClientEventToSimEvent(EVENT_ID.EVENT_APOnOff, "AP_MASTER") fsx_simconnect.MapClientEventToSimEvent(EVENT_ID.EVENT_APon, "AUTOPILOT_ON") fsx_simconnect.MapClientEventToSimEvent(EVENT_ID.EVENT_APoff, "AUTOPILOT_OFF") . . fsx_simconnect.AddToDataDefinition(DEFINITIONS.Struct1, "AUTOPILOT MASTER", "Bool", SIMCONNECT_DATATYPE.FLOAT32, 0, 7) . . . fsx_simconnect.RegisterDataDefineStruct(Of Struct1)(DEFINITIONS.Struct1) AddHandler fsx_simconnect.OnRecvSimobjectData, New SimConnect.RecvSimobjectDataEventHandler(AddressOf simconnect_OnRecvSimobjectData) fsx_simconnect.RequestDataOnSimObject(DATA_REQUESTS.REQUEST_1, DEFINITIONS.Struct1, SimConnect.SIMCONNECT_OBJECT_ID_USER, SIMCONNECT_PERIOD.VISUAL_FRAME, 0, 0, 0, 0) End Sub Private Sub Button1_Click_1(ByVal sender As System.Object, ByVal e As System.EventArgs) Handles Button1.Click If aponoff = 0 Then fsx_simconnect.TransmitClientEvent(DEFINITIONS.Struct1, EVENT_ID.EVENT_APon, 0, hSimconnect.group1, SIMCONNECT_EVENT_FLAG.GROUPID_IS_PRIORITY) If aponoff = 1 Then fsx_simconnect.TransmitClientEvent(DEFINITIONS.Struct1, EVENT_ID.EVENT_APoff, 0, hSimconnect.group1, SIMCONNECT_EVENT_FLAG.GROUPID_IS_PRIORITY) End Sub Private Sub Button2_Click_1(ByVal sender As System.Object, ByVal e As System.EventArgs) Handles Button2.Click ' Here should be the Transmit Key Event to the AUTOPILOT MASTER as a Example End Sub --------------------------------------- Everything is working OK. Several trials with different Forums explanations for sending Keystrokes via Simconnect unfortunately without success. I would need a precise Example how to implement the KEYSTROKE "Z" for the "AP MASTER" for example. I think it is also possible to send a combination of Keystrokes like "shift+h". Many thanks in advance. regards,