Blackbird Sims / Milviz Forum Archive

Hi all,

two questions regarding the RXP integration.

a) could you please change the delivered default config so that the 530 gets the master status and NAV 1 to match the usual setup? At the moment the smaller 430 drives the gps course for the AP (same like we found out for the F1 GTN)

b) could you please check the attched screenshot? I get some weird lighter areas around the knobs and some parts of the GNS itself that are not bound to any lighting.

Thanks and Cheers
Thorsten

Thorsten42 wrote:a) could you please change the delivered default config so that the 530 gets the master status and NAV 1 to match the usual setup? At the moment the smaller 430 drives the gps course for the AP (same like we found out for the F1 GTN)

b) could you please check the attched screenshot? I get some weird lighter areas around the knobs and some parts of the GNS itself that are not bound to any lighting.

a) I will try to do that as soon as I learn how. I've never used the RXP GNS set myself.

b) That is a result of RXP not supplying any XML scripts for us to use, so I have no way to tag the buttons and knobs directly. I've had to use a "gauge overlay" method that while not as elegant, at least allows the units to be used.

The answer to a) is quite simple:

If the panel config looks like that (shortened for the essential stuff):

//--------------------------------------------------------
[Window03]
gauge00=rxpGNS2!GNS_530_1, 0, 0,100,100

//--------------------------------------------------------
[Window04]
gauge00=rxpGNS2!GNS_430_2, 0, 0,100,100

the RealityXP.GNS.ini should look like this:

[GNS_430_2]
; is the master device if true.
MasterDevice = false
; selects COM/NAV Radios '1' or '2'.
RadiosPair = 2

[GNS_530_1]
; is the master device if true.
MasterDevice = true
; selects COM/NAV Radios '1' or '2'.
RadiosPair = 1

the rest can be left as is. Cross fill is possible but I would leave that to the customer... perhaps a hint if someone wants to change, then in both entries the following has to be set:

; connects GPS #1 to GPS #2 if true (both required).
UseCrossFill = true

Cheers
Thorsten

...with the other stuff I will try to get some info from rxp. Perhaps they are willing to help if a customers is moaning

So without your overlay it will only be usable in the 2d popup I assume?

Cheers
T.

Thorsten42 wrote:...with the other stuff I will try to get some info from rxp. Perhaps they are willing to help if a customers is moaning

So without your overlay it will only be usable in the 2d popup I assume?

Cheers
T.

No, it is quite usable in the VC as it is. I just had to use the full gauge so I could 'capture' the 2d buttons and knobs for the mouse control.

To answer specifically, without the overlay, in the VC only, no popup, no... it will not work.

...ok got it... but it is possible to get the color matched with the darker units itself? It's looking "not that nice" to say in kind words Or is it the full gauge shining through? In addition it leads to some flickering texture issue on at least one knob.

Cheers
T.

No.. Sorry. The overlay is internal to RXP and, besides, you should be asking THEM not us for changes to their product.

Have you tried right click on the RXP top frame while simultaneously pushing SHIFT? That launches a RXP pop-up window with multiple options. Near the top is an option to select the individual unit as MASTER. I'm using RXP 430 x 2 and that's what I did without any issue.

Thank you Thorsten for the RXP .ini information. I've saved this to my work folder and will be making the requisite changes to the RXP files as I work on the service update package.

Thorsten42 wrote:The answer to a) is quite simple:

If the panel config looks like that (shortened for the essential stuff):


Cheers
Thorsten

Hi Thorsten,

Is that working for you? I also saw the issues with the default file and replaced it with something configured as you've listed (along with other changes including crossfill) and I still don't have the AP working properly from the 530. I'm obviously missing something else.

Scott

AP and 530? I'm sorry but there's no AP in that bird...

Krazycolin wrote:AP and 530? I'm sorry but there's no AP in that bird...

Well, if that isn't the definition of "non-sequiter" I don't know what is.

Scott

Please read your post.

I think the confusion lies in terms....530 can be MD-530 helicopter (Hence the no AP) or GNS 530.