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ADDING NEW GAME PROBLEM .

Discussion in 'SimTools DIY Version' started by barnaby10, Feb 19, 2015.

  1. barnaby10

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    HI ALL
    HOW DO YOU ADD NEW GAMES TO THE DROP DOWN BOX IN [ GAME MANAGER / GAME ENGINE } ALL TESTED READY TO GO & PURCHASE PLUGINS , HAVE FSX STEAM & FSX DVD ON MY PC , BUT ONLY LFS SHOWING IN DROP DOWN BOX'S , HELP PLEASE .
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    Open the SimTools Plugin Updater. Drag the downloaded plugin on to the updater to install it. The plugins will then be in the SimTools Game engine and manager. You will find detailed documentation here: http://www.xsimulator.net/simtools-complete-documentation/

    While you have the games what motion simulator do you have to use them on?
    noorbeast, Feb 19, 2015
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    hi
    Thanks for reply so the the game will not show up till i download and insert plugin do i need to do anything further so FSX communicates with game engine , I have built a 2 dof flight sim platform tested out ok with manual output test , now im over 70 things are harder to understand , many thanks.
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    In the SimTools Game Engine (found in the system tray after it is started) you will need to ensure you have configured the interfaces in the 'Interfaces Assignment' tab for each motor. then configure the axis for 2DOF in the 'Axis Assignment' tab, then check the movement in the 'Output Testing' tab, which it sounds like you have done. You then need to patch the game with the SimTools Game Manager. Finally use the Tuning Center with the game started to refine the motion profile.

    The Quick Start Guide will is useful to guide you, but do go through the set up steps in the order I have outlined, and feel free to ask lots of questions as you go: http://www.xsimulator.net/simtools-quickstart/
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    HI
    Many thanks for the advice, have now purchased plugins will be downloading and installing them for testing .
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    You are most welcome @barnaby10.

    When you can please add some photos and details of your motion sim, I know I and others would be really interested.
    noorbeast, Feb 19, 2015
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    Hi
    Will add pictures when i get a bit further with the flight sim , when im confident its working good , its been a long project many problems overcome im sure there will be more , when i get motion ok ill put a picture on but still many bits to do after thats sorted .
    barnaby10, Feb 20, 2015
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    It is up to you @barnaby10 but for many members here following the ups, downs and challenges of a build is actually more interesting than the end result, nice though that may look. I will look forward to the photos when you want to post them.
    noorbeast, Feb 21, 2015
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