Simviation Forum - IMPORTANT NEWS!!!!

Oct 9^th, 2003 at 1:57pm

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This is a very important announcement for all of you that are less than happy that Pete Dowson has made FSUIPC payware.
There is a FREEWARE alternative, its called FDSConnection and is available at http://www.flightdecksoftware.com

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Reply #1 - Oct 9^th, 2003 at 2:41pm

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I've just spotted this too - looks like it's reverse compatible too.

This, is great news! Grin

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Reply #2 - Oct 9^th, 2003 at 4:58pm

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BUT, will the current FSUIPC dependant software be compatible without being updated?

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Reply #3 - Oct 9^th, 2003 at 5:42pm

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I figured that this kind of program would come about eventually once FSUIPC went payware. It came faster than I thought it would though.

However....... even knowing that would happen..... I deliberately bought FSUIPC and WideFS. Figured that it was worth it......... helped pay for the use I got out of the 2002 version.

Hey...... it's only about one meal out somewhere. I don't begrudge Pete Dowson the money........ his generosity allowed a lot of people to have more fun for a long time.

I just hope that having TWo programs that interface to FS2004 does not now create a double set of "programming standards" that other add on programmers will now have to "decide" between.

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Reply #4 - Oct 9^th, 2003 at 6:44pm

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I just hope that having TWo programs that interface to FS2004 does not now create a double set of "standards" that other add on programmers will now have to "decide" upon

That was on of my first thoughts also.

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Reply #5 - Oct 10^th, 2003 at 2:10am

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I also respect Pete Dawson's decision to go payware, but what I didn't like was that he designed something which had the whole FS community dependant on, and THEN went payware.

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Reply #6 - Oct 10^th, 2003 at 8:05am

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Silly question from a newbee, but what does this FSUIPC-thingie do exactly.

I've heard a lot about it, so i am curious.

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Reply #7 - Oct 10^th, 2003 at 9:10am

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Good question!

FSUIPC is a small file that is able to "read" certain variables from within FS, and export them elswhere.

This is useful for networking PC's together, so you can run FS simultaneously on more than one PC, so you could, for example, have FS running on one machine, and have some Project Magenta gauges running on another.

FSUIPC is also neccesary for certain gauges in FS, and some add-on packages.

FSUIPC can also control weather, smooth input spikes from controllers - loads of things really.

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Reply #8 - Oct 10^th, 2003 at 9:10am

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It allows other programs to communicate with FS. So things like having a fighter plane with a working radar that shows the position of other aircraft, or arrestor cables on your carriers, that kind of thing.

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Reply #9 - Oct 10^th, 2003 at 11:09am

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Now we just need a free version of Active Camera....

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Reply #10 - Oct 10^th, 2003 at 5:35pm

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I've just downloaded fsconnection and put the file .dll in the modules folder of fs2004, but I can't make it work!The modules tab that appear with fsuipc when you press alt in the game doesn´t appear, is this supposed to happen?And how can I make it work with arrestor cables?thks

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Reply #11 - Oct 10^th, 2003 at 5:37pm

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Cleobis,

I am guessing here..... but I bet you are using the OLD version of FSUIPC? The old one deos not work with FS2004. You need the new one... and it is payware.

Even if you have "installed" the FSUIPC download from the Dowson site...... until you go in and put in the password that you get when you pay for it, it will not be "recognized" by FS2004. But I do think it appeaers on the menu bar....... but if you click it it asks for the registration number.

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Reply #12 - Oct 10^th, 2003 at 8:36pm

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I've just downloaded fsconnection and put the file .dll in the modules folder of fs2004, but I can't make it work!The modules tab that appear with fsuipc when you press alt in the game doesn´t appear, is this supposed to happen?And how can I make it work with arrestor cables?thks

This new DLL does not have all the options FSUIPC had. It is just what it is, a dynamic link. FSUIPC had extra stuff added to it, so that means that that it wont show up like FSUIPC does

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Reply #13 - Oct 10^th, 2003 at 11:56pm

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thks for the replies guys!I deleted the fsuipc.dll file from the modules folder.after I've done this I copyed the fsdconnection.dll file to the modules folder!Is this all that I need to do?Does arrestor cables work with fsdconnecition?Am I supposed to tweak some settings for this to work? ???

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Reply #14 - Oct 11^th, 2003 at 8:11am

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There is still a freeware version of FSUIPC available but with a restricted range of features, but hey guys, let's be fair. Peter Dowson whom I might add I have never met or communicated with in any form, has become the interface provider for every payware add-on. It is not unreasonable that he should seek some return for his service to the FS community which I think took him for granted and for a ride. From Australia Peter D I salute you and happily pay.

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