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SimTools v3 Public Beta

Discussion in 'Tutorials and Tips by the Developer' started by yobuddy, Sep 26, 2022.

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  1. John Murphy

    John Murphy Member Gold Contributor

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    turns out the shortcut I was using to run simtools v3 was creating the problem... dont know how or why, but recreating the shortcut solved the problem.
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    John Murphy, Sep 19, 2023
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  2. yobuddy

    yobuddy Well-Known Member Staff Member Moderator SimAxe Beta Tester SimTools Developer Gold Contributor

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    Update pushed...
    The SimTools v3 Changelog is now available from the SimTools update page in v3.
    upload_2023-9-20_17-31-31.png
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    yobuddy, Sep 21, 2023
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    In V3, can I save Min/Max Tuning into file for backup?
    deeph46, Sep 21, 2023
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  4. yobuddy

    yobuddy Well-Known Member Staff Member Moderator SimAxe Beta Tester SimTools Developer Gold Contributor

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    Yes, go to the Options page, then click the Export Wizard button at the bottom right of the page.
    Then select a Game Plugin, then select the game plugin you want to backup, then select a Custom Game Plugin. (with at least the Motion option added like in the pic below)

    upload_2023-9-20_19-24-5.png

    This will export the game plugin with all of it's profiles intact.
    You can simply drag-drop the backed up plugin into the main gui at any time to re-install.
    Let me know how it goes buddy. :thumbs
    Take care,
    yobuddy
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    yobuddy, Sep 21, 2023
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  5. deeph46

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    Does Global Settings also saved in that exported file?
    deeph46, Sep 21, 2023
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  6. yobuddy

    yobuddy Well-Known Member Staff Member Moderator SimAxe Beta Tester SimTools Developer Gold Contributor

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    The Global settings get saved into, and then re-installed from, the setup file.

    You can go back into the export section, and export a setup plugin (just click next on the options page to leave everything as default, as they are now).
    Then if you ever want to re-setup SimTools v3, just like you have it working now, you simply:
    1) Install SimTools v3.
    2) Drag-drop your setup file into the main gui.
    3) Drag-drop your custom game plugin into the main gui.
    All done - your ready to play, with no settings to configure at all.

    Let me know if you have any more questions buddy.
    Take care,
    yobuddy
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    yobuddy, Sep 21, 2023
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    I missed the changelog while updating, is it possible to retrieve it somewhere else?
    Blame73, Sep 21, 2023
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    The log will not show up until the next time you update, because it is not there until after you install this update.
    You can view the changelog at https://simtools.us/simtools-changelog/.
    You can also access this from the link on the SimTools website downloads-links page.

    [​IMG]​

    Attached Files:

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    richdelta9, Sep 21, 2023
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  9. paxton84

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    hello everyone! iam totaly new to simtools v3 and motion in general. I want to ask if it is possible to install plugins like project cars 1 and 2 ? Repo is Nj motion,because i have a seatmover from them (compact r seatmover).
    Or can i import plugins from anywhere to Simtools version 3?

    Because in the pluginmanager there are just a few games like dirt rally 2.0 or Asetto Corsa Competitzione...
    but no Project Cars which is little bit confusing to me.

    Thank you!
    paxton84, Sep 22, 2023
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    Question regarding the Limit travel.

    Which way to proper to max out the travel ?
    - By a Sensitivity.
    - Axis Limitting.
    - Percentage Axis Assignment.
    - Or in SMC3 stuff.
    deeph46, Sep 25, 2023
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    The initial range and hardware configuration should primarily be set in SMC3.

    But the range of travel is just one aspect, it is far more important that the travel is fast and accurate.
    noorbeast, Sep 25, 2023
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    I will try configuring again later.

    My rig is responsive and accurate to what game do, especially when on bump, kerb, run through gravel, etc (small stuff that I run through) . But I can't fell the pitch and roll much. I can feel heave with only 20% assignment.
    deeph46, Sep 25, 2023
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    You can fine tune your settings editing Max/Min Game Limits under Min/Max Tuning tab.
    To manual change values press Capture, edit the values, Save, then Stop

    EDIT: or use the sliders (but I can't stand not rounded numbers like 5,87564389. :D so I manually input them so it would be 6 or 5,5 or 5,75. Yes I know, I have problems...)
    upload_2023-9-25_9-53-23.png
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    Blame73, Sep 25, 2023
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    EDIT: or use the sliders (but I can't stand not rounded numbers like 5,87564389. :D so I manually input them so it would be 6 or 5,5 or 5,75. Yes I know, I have problems...)
    99273 [/QUOTE]

    You are not alone! :)))
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    ivan jack, Sep 26, 2023
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    At last, it seems I managed to get some more details where previously I can't felt it. As I used gearing for potentiometer, I changed the ratio of it and now some details more pronounced. Also, I did another axis calibration after change the ratio.
    Last edited: Oct 7, 2023
    deeph46, Oct 3, 2023
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    I have gotten Iracing to work just fine, I have about nine racing games. I have only downloaded one other and that is Project Cars 3 so far into the V3. But no matter what I try I can't get it to work in the game. My setting do work when I test them but nothing with my chair in the game. Project Cars 3 does work in the older version of simtools?
    Norton, Oct 8, 2023
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    Did you turn on the shared memory in the game? See here:
    https://simtools.us/plugin/?varname=154&color=0e97dd
    yobuddy, Oct 8, 2023
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    Yes sir that did it. I had NO and 8UPD and Project Cars 2. Changed it to Project Cars 2, and Off and Project Cars 2. Works like a charm.. Thanks for all your help. Love the new look, thanks again.
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    Norton, Oct 8, 2023
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    Hi, is it possible to make the GPL plugin available for Simtools v3?

    Thanks!
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    Hello, I downloaded and installed SimTools 3, it was very informative, I quickly figured out the settings, but when I connected my 2DOF test platform, the axes shifted from the central position by 40 percent in pitch. I tried to fix it in the settings but nothing worked. Works well in SimTools earlier versions
    Airbas72, Oct 10, 2023
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