PMJ

To AVSIM I have purchased Switcho Trims, Engines (plus Battery, alternators), and Light Switches modules from Virtual-Fly located in Spain. My Observation: 1. All Switch modules are recognized by my computer's USB ports. 2. Virtual-Fly's "Dashboard" (window) shows all are recognized. 3. I checked to see if they were connected to a COM port and they were. 4. When I select any aircraft, whether default or an add-on not one aircraft switch works. 5. Concentrating only on the Battery and Engine start switches modules, once in a while the battery switch and/or the ignition switch may work, however, sometimes when I select one of these switches, they shut down P3D v5.3 completely. 6. I am not getting any error messages. 7. Looking on the internet, I discovered that this is not an isolated problem. I do not believe the modules are defective, but I do believe Virtual-Fly's software is. 8. It seems the aircraft themselves do not recognize the switches. What I have tried to correct the problem: 1. Checked all USB ports for connectivity 2. Completed a fresh installation of P3D v5.3 3. Upgraded VF software to 1.0.27 4. Checked Windows Control Panel to see if all Virtual-Fly hardware are recognized, they are. None of these worked! The Virtual-Fly's flight controls all work, Yoke, Rudder and Throttle Quadrant. I must assign axes and keys (just to the yoke) to make them function. Is assigning P3D procedures necessary with the Switch Modules, and if so, how do I assign them if they do not appear in P3D's axis or key assignment windows? Thank you, Pat P.S. I have not received any reply from Virtual-Fly; it has been over a week.