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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

Ozzy

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

This, is great news!  ;D

Ric B

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

I figured that this kind of program would come about eventually once FSUIPC went payware.

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.

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.

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

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


Thanx

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.

Ric B.

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.

Ozzy

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

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

Cleobis,

I am guessing here..... but I bet you are using the OLD version of FSUIPC?

[quote]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

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?

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.