I am using Fenix with MSFS2020 MCP VRinsight and LINDA and it works fine but the SPD/HDG/ALT/VS is not in sync and not displayed with MCP. The rotary works and change the value in the Fenix panel.

Any ideas?

Thanks

Kiko

Can anyone confirm if it works or not please? This is specific to the vrinsight mcp combo 1 version.

Thank you

Is there any chance to create ?

SDK just released.

Thank you.

Many, many thanks for this, Brian!

Click here for download

Introducing_LINDA_v1.01.pdf

In the very beginning let me say big "Thank you!" for LINDA. It's really one of the best addon for me.
The second one seems something wrong with your domain name. It's just temporary problems or this means you stop active development for LINDA?
If I can help you to return your website back online let me know.
We love LINDA! We need LINDA! 

There where many requests about LINDA to support Saitek Pro Flight panels. The first step is accomplished - Saitek Pro Flight Switch panel is now fully supported. You can assign anything you need to every switch on the panel. Gears state indication is also avialable.

Actually this was not too hard. Next day I've got the panel it was already working with LINDA.

Other Saitek panels could be supported also, but as usual I need my hands on them to make them work. I don't need them myself, as I'm using VRi MCP Combo for most operations, so I'm not going to buy other Saitek devices myself. But if anyone and/or Saitek want and could sponsor this development, this will be done as soon, as I'll get the hardware, And as usual with all the flexibility LINDA offers.

Saitek Gauges panels are special case - I'm not sure yet, if I could make them work with LINDA.

Latest release and common information about LINDA is here:

http://forum.avsim.net/topic/338310-linda-v113-released/

I have made a short video showing how I used the tracer to complete my home cockpit. Can I have your permission to use the splash.png picture as a thumbnail for it?

thanks

Keith

I'm aware that many support questions are still unanswered.

But I want to make clear, that the LINDA project should be a kind of community project. That's why it is freeware (feel free to donate  ) and that's why we share the modules and all stuff with each other. But that means also, that support and discussion should also be given by the community and I encourage you to help each other (as some users do this already).

Don't expect an answer to every question from my side: I have simply not enough time, and often not enough knowledge to help out. I hope you understand that. I'm very sorry if the one or another is disappointed with the support here; I'll try to do my best, but will mostly reduce my work to develop modules (if one day new, exciting addons will be released)

Thanks to all the LINDA users giving also support here and help the community!

Thanks for your patience and understanding,

Guenter

To our users, you will know that LINDA is supplied free to use. Guenseli and I give our time freely but we do need donations to purchase new aircraft releases and upgrades. Please donate via the LINDA app or the post below.

This area is for announcements and complements only. We really appreciate the latter.....

Bad news is no other profile will work. The commands work ok on the Linda screen but nothing works in the planes with or without the touch screen enabled. Any ideas as to what may have happened?

Due to my other commitments, there will be a pause in development, although I will address any issues raised by users.  Many thank for the comments and feedback of those who helped with the beta testing.

Linda 2.6.3 is utterly superb!!!

It's taking quite a while to set up the massive number of options available for each aircraft in my hangar but the program has worked without a hitch; just couldn't have done without it.

Thanks so much for your continued development. 

one "hidden" feature Artem implemented silently is the LINDA autosave.

When you open the following file (with windows editor):

"\Modules\linda-cfg\system\config-user.lua"

-- USER CONFIGURATION FOR AUTOSAVE
-- Updated for LINDA 2.5
-- Dez 2014

-- All the settings here could be overridden on per-plane basis
-- by creating file config-user.lua in corresponding plane's configs folder
-- (i.e. SIM/Modules/linda-cfg/aircrafts/Cessna 172/config-user.lua)
-- Use the same variables there with new desired values.

-- To use the autosave feature with nearest airport names, you have to 
-- enable/insert the following line into your FSUIPC4.ini:
-- under [General] search for or insert:
-- GetNearestAirports=Yes


-- Autosave feature settings
-- =========================

-- Global autosave feature enable/disable
AUTOSAVE_ENABLE = 0

-- Make LINDA also save the default flight named "_linda_default",
-- so you could set it as default flight in your sim and make next
-- flight start from the same place
AUTOSAVE_DEFAULT_FLIGHT = 0

-- Make LINDA also save the _plane_specific_ default flight named "_linda_lastpos_AircraftID",
-- so you could load it manualy if you have several planes in use
-- and want to fast resume their flights
AUTOSAVE_PLANE_FLIGHT = 0

-- Make separate save file for each airport (logfile mode)
AUTOSAVE_EACH_AIRFIELD = 0

-- What systems should be turned OFF to trigger the autosave action:

-- Engine should be off
AUTOSAVE_ENGINE_CHECK = 1

-- Magneto should be off
AUTOSAVE_MAGNETO_CHECK = 0

-- Main battery should be off
AUTOSAVE_BATTERY_CHECK = 0

-- All lights should be off
AUTOSAVE_LIGHTS_CHECK = 0

-- Parking brake should be set
AUTOSAVE_PARKING_CHECK = 1

All explanations are in the file itself.

To enable the autosave feature, simply change AUTOSAVE_ENABLE = 0 to AUTOSAVE_ENABLE = 1

What autosave does is simple:

You can set some triggers when a flight should be saved.

Or you can assign that feature (also) to a joystick button with LIB:default FSX --> Save flights

Enjoy!

I just want to say thank you to all who work on it. 

Well, off to go play with some more controls and look into making some of my own. I feel as though the possibility is endless....custom controls and surfaces here I come!!!

many thanks!!!

LINDA has opened up a world of hardware opportunities for me and taken my flight-simming enjoyment to a whole new level.

Thank you!

• Registered FSUIPC ver. 4.708 or higher (get it here)
• FSX (FS9 not supported)

Supported hardware:

• Any generic HID devices recognized by DirectInput as joysticks (LINDA is not using DirectInput though)
• VRinsight MCP Combo
• VRinsight MCP Combo II (Boeing type)

Supported aircrafts and FS tools

• PMDG 737NGX
• PMDG JS41
• PMDG MD11
• Level-D 767
• Aerosoft Airbus X
• Aerosoft Catalina
• Aerosoft Katana X
• A2A B17
• A2A Spitfire
• A2A P40
• A2A P51
• CaptainSim 757
• DA Dornier 27
• VRS F/A-18
• RealAir Duke Turbine
• all Carenados
• any of default FSX aircrafts
• RealityXP GNS/WXR
• AivlaSoft EFB
• A2A Accusim map controls
• ... and many more ...

Limitations and known problems

• Only up to 10 HID devices supported at once (do you need more?). Note that LINDA counts only devices with buttons available. Devices like rudder pedals without any buttons will not be listed.
• LINDA doesn't allow to assign axes. Use standard FSUIPC facilities for that.
• LINDA GUI needs to be kept running for joysticks' assignments to work inside FSX
• LINDA GUI needs to be restarted if you plug in/out any of your HID controllers while LINDA is running.

What about FS9?

• Presumably LINDA itself could work inside FS9 environment. But many pre-designed Lua functions will not work because they based on FSX controls and offsets list. This will cause that default FS9 aircrafts will not work properly and also VRi MCP display data sync will not work too (because it's mostly based on FSX offsets readings). So the conclusion is: LINDA DOESN'T WORK WITH FS9, sorry.

What about VRinsight M-Panel?

• LINDA doesn't support M-Panel.

What about other hardware?

• LINDA has a modular structure and pre-designed to support any kinds of devices. But the problem is the same as with M-Panel. I need device in my hands to teach LINDA how to deal with it.

Usage of LINDA

Q:Console window jumps on to you showing the error:[E] *** LUA Error: D:FSXModuleslinda.lua:132: attempt to index global 'lfs' (a nil value)

A:(RTFM) You should update your FSUIPC to the latest version. Get it here: http://forum.simflig...pdated-modules/


Q:Using the Vrinsight MCP.How can I toggle between EFIS knobs Mode A and Mode BI can toggle between Modes 1/2/3 but not between Mode A and B
A:Modes A/B - are modes of the particular rotary. It could by switched by pressing the rotary (only if the KNOB_MODE_toggle action is set as knob press action). Take a look on JS41 module assignments -- you will see this action set for EFIS rotaries.

Q:How do I change to another aircraft with Linda for instance, I am running ifly737, but then I load default lear jet and combo panel does not do anything, what is the process of changing aircrafts to use with Linda, also that fsx sync button that changes color do I need to do anything with that, I clicked on it but nothing appears to happen
A:Aircraft loaded inside FSX and the one is opened in GUI are not have to be the same for assignments to work.I. e. if you load default Lear45 inside FSX LINDA will load corresponding "Default FSX" module.
But at the same time you can make or browse assignments of any other module/aircraft in GUI -- that will have no influence on what is going inside FSX. Lua engine inside FSX will work with Default FSX module, no matter what module is currently opened in the LINDA GUI... hope you understand.Aircraft changing and loading of corresponding module is a fully automated process. You shouldn't do anything to make things work. And if they don't then something is wrong. Show your console output on plane change stage.
FSX sync label - is a toggle switch. When FSX is running it becomes light blue saying it's available now. Then if you click on it, FSX sync mode is on and the label becomes orange. In this mode you cannot choose aircraft by hand - selector is locked. But you can go out of FSX sync mode by clicking the label again.


Q:I have installed LINDA, got the MCP Combo ready to test, but have Serialfp installed for my M-Panel. Will it interfere with the Combo?
A:You use Linda for the MCP and serialFP2 for the Mpanel they work fine together, start Linda first and SFP2 second, SFP2 won't even be able to find the MCP if Linda is already connected to it.


Q:I downloaded an updated module: some buttons of the MCP Combo do not work anymore or some buttons of the Joysticks do not work any more!
A:When we update a module it could happen that we have to rename some function names: e.g. "B17 gear down" is then "B17 gear dn".Silly example, but in your LINDA assignments you will see still "B17 gear down". You have to reassign it to "B17 gear dn".Sorry, we try to avoid this, but sometimes it is neccessary.


Q:I "lost" my MCP configuration or I'm too lazy to assign it ...
A:If you download a module, you will find in the folder linda-cfgaircraftsyour addon aircraft some files likeconfig-mcp.luaconfig-mcp2.luaconfig-mcp.defaultconfig-mcp2.defaultthese are the assignments for your MCP. If you will get rid of your current assignments, then delete the *.lua files and rename the *.default files to *.luaYou have then the assinments from Artem or from Guenter. That does not mean that they are perfect. Just change them for your needs.


Q:I'd like to send something to the MCP displays. What functions are provided for that?
A:LINDA v1.1 display functions list:
DspSPD(int), DspHDG(int), DspALT(int) - both MCP1 and MCP2, numeric, 3 digits
DspVVS(int) - MCP2 only, numeric, 3 digits
DspSPDs(str), DspHDGs(str), DspALTs(str) , DspVVSs(str) - MCP2 only, string, 3 symbols - will display string instead of numebrs
DspFD (int) - MCP2 only, numeric, 1-on / 0-off
DspAT (int) - MCP2 only, numeric, 1-on / 0-off
DspShow(str1, str2) - both MCP1 and MCP2, 4 symbols max per line
Dsp0(str) / Dsp1(str) - both MCP1 and MCP2, 4 symbols max
DspMed1(str), DspMed2(str) - MCP2 only, string length 8 symbols max
DspLong1(str), DspLong2(str) - MCP2 only, string length 16 symbols max
DspRadioShort(str) - MCP2 only, string length 4 symbols max
DspRadioMed(str) - MCP2 only, string length 12 symbols max
DspRadioLong1(str), DspRadioLong2(str) - MCP2 only, string length 16 symbols max


Q: I'D like to start searching for LUA variables. But I don't know how to start this whole stuff?
A. Here is a nice thread, where many answers would be hopefully given:http://forum.avsim.n...rofile-request/


Q: I search for the numbers to send a keystroke via ipc.keypress
A: Have a look in your modules folder/FSUIPC Documents for the PDF FSUIPC4 for Advanced Users.pdfHere is on page 15/16 a list of the available key numbers.An example:-- CTRL + SHIFT + F11 ipc.keypress(122,11)


Q: Support for GoFlight Modules other then MCP/TQ-6?
A: LINDA does detect ONLY the generic joystick (HID) devices. FSUIPC has it's own library to work with GF devices, that's why it can work with all other GFs too.for further infos, look here


Q: I bought Addon XY. Will it work with LINDA?
A: As with every Addon, I can't guarantee that the default FSX functions do work.
Normally, the more complex an addon is, the FSX standard functions will NOT work.

Due to the FSX restriction in system depth, Addon-Developer have to make their own workarounds to make things work. This in mind you can imagine that FSX standard functions could not work.

You should always assign first a FSX standard plane with the FSx standard functions and then take your Addon and try what is not working and then assign special functions for it.

If there is no LINDA module for your addon, then nobody has created one and things will probably not work...



Q: can I use other VRInsight products parallel to LINDA (NOT with LINDA!)? (with the VRi Software)
A: Yes, of course, just be sure to start LINDA and FSX first, then the VRi Software.



Q: "How can I create an aircraft specific profile in LINDA ?"

A: Simple: first, as in the manual you should assign your FSX Standard planes completelly (not a must, but very recommended).
Reason is, FSX standard assignments are the "Main Assignments".

Example: you assign "Gear" to the Standard FSX planes.
Now you load an addon and "gear" would work for 90% as most addons use FSX gear functions.
So, you do not have to reassign gear over and over to any addon.

If you have done this start LINDA and hit "NEW" next left to the addon choosing menü on the top.
Search for your addon and press "create".

Now you can assign all functions you want and they are then addon specific.

Whatever you do, check which addon is choosen in the menü on top. Best would be to acitvate always "FSX sync" (orange)


Q: LINDA and WIN8?
A: works!
The only thing I encountered is, that WIN8 has probably a more restrictive rights management.
If you'd like to autostart LINDA with FSUIPC and that wouldn't work (and you hear probably the "windows system error ding") then click with your secondary mouse key onto LINDA.exe and set administrator rights for LINDA


Q: How can I use LINDA to see Add On LVars?
A: Have a look at this thread:
http://forum.avsim.n...s/#entry2509452

Q: what does Show A, Show B and +A, ++A, -A, --A and B on my MCP Combo assignment in the LINDA GUI mean?

A. Have a look here: http://forum.avsim.net/topic/428247-assigning-show-b-function/?p=2875196

Q: What does the Message M111 or M211 etc mean on my MCP Combo Display?

A: If you look onto your COMBO, you have three sections: EFIS, MCP and RADIO

LINDA provides you for each section with a second or third mode.

So, if you press EFIS Mode, you can assign the EFIS double or triple.

For a fast overlook, which mode is active, LINDA provides that "Mxxx"

M111 means all three parts are in mode 1.

M212 means, EFIS is in mode 2, MCP is in mode1 and RADIO is also in mode 2

Q: What is Global shif and Local Shift

A: same like this:

And how does it work?

Have a look here: http://forum.avsim.net/topic/433474-shift-mode/?p=2921791

Q: Disable Linda shift beeping sound

A: http://www.avsim.com/topic/473513-disable-linda-shift-beeping-sound/