SIMCOM X Voice application

[oldpop]

I use the X56 stick/th and found this. I have no functions assigned to any button because I use FSUIPC however, what i discovered is that SIMCOMX "sees" Button "C" on joystick as "button 3". It also sees button "H" on the Throttle as "button 3". lead to some confusion in assignments to other functions.

[ATC Roo]

I use the X56 stick/th and found this. I have no functions assigned to any button because I use FSUIPC however, what i discovered is that SIMCOMX "sees" Button "C" on joystick as "button 3". It also sees button "H" on the Throttle as "button 3". lead to some confusion in assignments to other functions.

That's interesting.
Although it's not something I've written or have control over.
I pull which button is being used from DirectInput.
It's up to DirectInput to choose what it decides to name the buttons.

If you set the PTT using button 3, does button H trigger it?
Just curious.

[oldpop]

both button "C" and "H" trigger the TX

[Grumpy]

Update to this..

I managed to replicate what you described above.
It only happened when SIMCOM X was first run and no previous ptt button had been set.

Does that sound like what happened to you?

If so it should be an easy fix which I'll add next time.

Before then...
Simply closing and restarting the app after the ptt has been set. Should correct it.

Thanks, Roo, I will try this tomorrow. I had tried all permutations, to no avail. Was fine, using a keystroke, but I have been using Saitek gear for so long, it seems weird to take my hand off my stick.....
Stop laughing.
Sooo, Saitek Flight yoke, pedals, 2 throttle bodies.
Reg Version of FSUIPC. Speaking of which, most of our Flybywires members are converted to a reg. ver. of FSUIPC so much so, I should get a fee.
Leads me to wonder if you could include a subroutine to check for FSUIPC and use its handlers if available.

I tested out the autochange, very clever, a tad slow reacting, but speed is not an issue for this function.
In all other respects, Bloody Well Done!!

[ATC Roo]

Version 0.0.10 now available for Download.

Testing with a Saitek X52 Pro I had another look at the Joystick PTT function, changed it slightly and it now seems to be working correctly.

PTT Timeout is set to 10 seconds (long enough?) in case a stuck PTT happens for what ever reason.
The PTT timeout will also help in case a lunatic joins that wants to play music etc.

On the same lines...
Mute a Client is now added, double click the client window, input the users name and click MUTE.
If you want to hear them again double click the client window, input their name and click UNMUTE, sort of does what it says on the tin.
The client won't know that they are muted and can carry on playing music oblivious, well for 10 seconds anyway.
They should show in the window as blue if muted or not at all.

As usual let me know whats not quite working correctly.
Once all is stable I'll start writing the ATC client.

[sgraypgh]

v0.10 fails to install, indicates that it a script needed for install is missing. Other versions installed just fine.

[ATC Roo]

Yup did remove a script.

Does this happen while a previous version is installed?
Or is this a fresh install?

If a previous version is installed, the easiest thing to do would be to remove it via add and remove programs.
Then run the new installer.

[oldpop]

will not install! see error msg

[ATC Roo]

Leads me to wonder if you could include a subroutine to check for FSUIPC and use its handlers if available.

I've never written anything with FSUIPC so I'd have to do a bit of reading up first.
The same goes for Xplane which I do have plans to include.

Thinking about it, if I did include FSUIPC that would then enable auto switch for Xplane, FS9 and maybe FlightGear users?

Simcom X is intended to be of help to JoinFS users and JoinFS doesn't have FSUIPC support at the moment.
Although I suppose FSUIPC would eliminate the need for me to write a Xplane specific plugin.

As any SIM (or no SIM) can manually tune, It's one for the back burner at the moment.

[ATC Roo]

will not install! see error msg

Thanks pop.

That file doesn't exist because I intentionally removed it.
It was originally designed to clear up a few files on uninstall, but didn't work.

Removing Simcom from Add and Remove Programs will get rid of the old version.
Then install the new version as normal.

Another thing to try would be to create a file in that folder called hidden.vbs
Then run the new installer.

Let me know...

[oldpop]

that worked!

[ATC Roo]

Thanks pop.

Do the PTT issues seem to be resolved?

[sgraypgh]

Yup did remove a script.

Does this happen while a previous version is installed?
Or is this a fresh install?

If a previous version is installed, the easiest thing to do would be to remove it via add and remove programs.
Then run the new installer.

FYI - Same error when I uninstalled it via Control Panel

[ATC Roo]

Thanks sgraypgh,

I take it you're all ok now by adding the hidden.vbs file?

[sgraypgh]

Thanks sgraypgh,

I take it you're all ok now by adding the hidden.vbs file?

No, still cannot uninstall or install with manually adding the vbs file.

[ATC Roo]

OK.

You'll have to excuse me as I don't know your computer skill and I'm not trying to teach you to suck eggs or anything of the like...

1. Is the file you created named only hidden.vbs
ie. not hidden.vbs.txt

2. Is the file blank?
Nothing written in it.

3. Is the file located C:\Program Files (x86)\Roo\Simcom X\hidden.vbs
(Or in the Simcom X folder if you installed elsewhere).


What error appears if the above is correct?

The only reason I ask is that I replicated the issue after it cropped up, in order to find the easiest way to uninstall that particular version.

But if it's definitely not working all is not lost...

Running an uninstaller like REVO Uninstaller will clean up any app that fails to uninstall.
I actually use it now and then to check for apps that I think I've uninstalled and clean up the bits that were left behind.

To use....
1. Run Revo
2. Select (Highlight) SimCom from the list of installed programs.
3. Click the Uninstall icon on the top toolbar (5th from the left).
The simcom Uninstaller will pop up and fail as before, close it.

4.Select Advanced and click scan in REVO.
Give it a few seconds whilst it looks for everything to do with Simcom.
5.Once it displays what it's found, CHECK TO SEE THEY ALL HAVE ROO or SIMCOM in their name, click select all and delete.
6.Again it will display another screen with all the files to do with Simcom.
Again making sure they all have something to do with Roo or Simcom, select all and delete.

That will clean your PC of everything to do with SIMCOM so you can Install the latest version.

This Bug is only in this particular version.
Other versions will be fine during uninstall.

[Grumpy]

Leads me to wonder if you could include a subroutine to check for FSUIPC and use its handlers if available.

I've never written anything with FSUIPC so I'd have to do a bit of reading up first.
The same goes for Xplane which I do have plans to include.

Thinking about it, if I did include FSUIPC that would then enable auto switch for Xplane, FS9 and maybe FlightGear users?

Simcom X is intended to be of help to JoinFS users and JoinFS doesn't have FSUIPC support at the moment.
Although I suppose FSUIPC would eliminate the need for me to write a Xplane specific plugin.

As any SIM (or no SIM) can manually tune, It's one for the back burner at the moment.

Further to the above, How does Teamspeak see the controllers? Or Discord, et al, their routines may be available and usable by a clever wee bunny like you, Roo!!!

[ATC Roo]

I believe they use Direct Input.
I'm also using Direct Input, but they must have some black magic going on to help them out.

The PTT should be fixed Grumpy in the latest version available for download.

I'm checking if a button is pressed slightly differently.

[ATC Roo]

Any bugs with the latest version?

Or does it seem to be doing everything as it should?

[Grumpy]

I believe they use Direct Input.
I'm also using Direct Input, but they must have some black magic going on to help them out.

The PTT should be fixed Grumpy in the latest version available for download.

I'm checking if a button is pressed slightly differently.

Thank you Roo.
I shall keep a watch out for that release.
Bob.