How to sync MSFS 2020 with PSX ? WIDE PSX issue

[cmbaviator]

Hello i can't connect PSX with MSFS, seems to be a Simconnect issue :

besides. how to set up PSX with MSFS at gate/stand in a turaround state with engines off

thanks

[Jamie]

Start MSFS

Enable Developer mode -> Options -> General Options -> Developers -> Developer mode ON




In the (new) menu bar -> HELP -> SDK Installer (Core)
This downloads the SimConnect installer: MSFS_SDK_Core_Installer_0.22.3.0.exe

Install this MSFS_SDK_Core_Installer_0.22.3.0.exe


You can disable Developer mode from now on! No need to keep this activated.

Quit MSFS

Edit simconnect.xml >
C:\Users\<yourusername>\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.FlightSimulator_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalCache\SimConnect.xml

change:
  <SimConnect.Comm>
        <Descr>Static IP4 port</Descr>
        <Protocol>IPv4</Protocol>
        <Scope>local</Scope>
        <Port>500</Port>

to:
  <SimConnect.Comm>
        <Descr>Static IP4 port</Descr>
        <Protocol>IPv4</Protocol>
        <Scope>local</Scope>
        <Port>20747</Port>

save the file

Start MSFS

(disable developer mode in MSFS -> Options -> General Options -> Developers -> Developer mode OFF -> F11 apply and save)

World Map -> just select a random field, with the 747-800, Set as departure and start a flight -> Fly -> Ready to fly

Try again with WideFS.




--------------------

My start sequence:
- Start PSX

Network -> Main -> The Main server -> Start
Network -> Boost -> Start

^
|_ you can save this as start default.

- Start MSFS -> preferably start a flight with a 747-800 on your departure field/runway. Preferably somewhere near your PSX starting point. Doesn't need to be your exact starting point!
- Mute all MSFS sounds
- Start WideFS

^
|_ Network -> Connect
|_ SceneryGen Bridge -> Start Scenery Generator Bridge (FSX/P3D/MSFS) ->
Sometimes you need to reload the PSX Scenario due to position errors/crashes. Sitiuation -> Load -> Reload

Optional:
- Start ActiveSkyX
- in WideFS: AlofWx -> Select AS Flight Plan file -> locate C:\Users\<yourusername>\AppData\Roaming\HiFi\AS_XPL\Weather\activeflightplanwx.txt

- in WideFS: AlofWx -> Start Module (Dynamic Mode)


Once you get this working, you are golden!

From now on, setup PSX as you wish. It's possible to start cold/dark, select a position e.g. move to a specific parking spot. This is a bit different and tricky in PSX, but not too difficult.

Position yourself to e.g. EHAM parking spot B35 in PSX:
Situation -> Position -> Aircraft Position -> EHAM <enter> (just overwrite the N00 00.0 W000 00.0 with EHAM)
New window pops up -> Select Gate B35 -> done!

[cmbaviator]

Start MSFS

Enable Developer mode -> Options -> General Options -> Developers -> Developer mode ON




In the (new) menu bar -> HELP -> SDK Installer (Core)
This downloads the SimConnect installer: MSFS_SDK_Core_Installer_0.22.3.0.exe

Install this MSFS_SDK_Core_Installer_0.22.3.0.exe


You can disable Developer mode from now on! No need to keep this activated.

Quit MSFS

Edit simconnect.xml >
C:\Users\<yourusername>\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.FlightSimulator_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalCache\SimConnect.xml

change:
  <SimConnect.Comm>
        <Descr>Static IP4 port</Descr>
        <Protocol>IPv4</Protocol>
        <Scope>local</Scope>
        <Port>500</Port>

to:
  <SimConnect.Comm>
        <Descr>Static IP4 port</Descr>
        <Protocol>IPv4</Protocol>
        <Scope>local</Scope>
        <Port>20747</Port>

save the file

Start MSFS

(disable developer mode in MSFS -> Options -> General Options -> Developers -> Developer mode OFF -> F11 apply and save)

World Map -> just select a random field, with the 747-800, Set as departure and start a flight -> Fly -> Ready to fly

Try again with WideFS.




--------------------

My start sequence:
- Start PSX

Network -> Main -> The Main server -> Start
Network -> Boost -> Start

^
|_ you can save this as start default.

- Start MSFS -> preferably start a flight with a 747-800 on your departure field/runway. Preferably somewhere near your PSX starting point. Doesn't need to be your exact starting point!
- Mute all MSFS sounds
- Start WideFS

^
|_ Network -> Connect
|_ SceneryGen Bridge -> Start Scenery Generator Bridge (FSX/P3D/MSFS) ->
Sometimes you need to reload the PSX Scenario due to position errors/crashes. Sitiuation -> Load -> Reload

Optional:
- Start ActiveSkyX
- in WideFS: AlofWx -> Select AS Flight Plan file -> locate C:\Users\<yourusername>\AppData\Roaming\HiFi\AS_XPL\Weather\activeflightplanwx.txt

- in WideFS: AlofWx -> Start Module (Dynamic Mode)


Once you get this working, you are golden!

From now on, setup PSX as you wish. It's possible to start cold/dark, select a position e.g. move to a specific parking spot. This is a bit different and tricky in PSX, but not too difficult.

Position yourself to e.g. EHAM parking spot B35 in PSX:
Situation -> Position -> Aircraft Position -> EHAM <enter> (just overwrite the N00 00.0 W000 00.0 with EHAM)
New window pops up -> Select Gate B35 -> done!

Thanks for the detailed explanation.

However, i can't find the .xml in the packages folder





there is also a simconnect xml in the widepsx folder with the port at 29747

[cmbaviator]

manage to find the xml but still doesn't work.

i don't know if its the correct xml as my packages msfs folder is on my E SSD

[Jamie]

Just try to connect to the local IP address first: 127.0.0.1. For other IP Addresses, you have to define in Simconnect.xml.

[cmbaviator]

Just try to connect to the local IP address first: 127.0.0.1. For other IP Addresses, you have to define in Simconnect.xml.

what line should i hads the IP adress ?



<?xml version="1.0" encoding="Windows-1252"?>

<SimBase.Document Type="SimConnect" version="1,0">
    <Descr>SimConnect Server Configuration</Descr>
    <Filename>SimConnect.xml</Filename>
    <SimConnect.Comm>
        <Descr>Static IP4 port</Descr>
        <Protocol>IPv4</Protocol>
        <Scope>local</Scope>
        <Port>20747</Port>
        <MaxClients>64</MaxClients>
        <MaxRecvSize>41088</MaxRecvSize>
    </SimConnect.Comm>
    <SimConnect.Comm>
        <Descr>Static IP6 port</Descr>
        <Protocol>IPv6</Protocol>
        <Scope>local</Scope>
        <Port>501</Port>
        <MaxClients>64</MaxClients>
        <MaxRecvSize>41088</MaxRecvSize>
    </SimConnect.Comm>
    <SimConnect.Comm>
        <Descr>Custom Pipe</Descr>
        <Protocol>Pipe</Protocol>
        <Scope>local</Scope>
        <Port>Custom\SimConnect</Port>
        <MaxClients>64</MaxClients>
        <MaxRecvSize>41088</MaxRecvSize>
    </SimConnect.Comm>
    <SimConnect.Comm>
        <Descr>Dynamic IP4 port</Descr>
        <Protocol>IPv4</Protocol>
        <Scope>local</Scope>
        <Port>0</Port>
        <MaxClients>64</MaxClients>
        <MaxRecvSize>41088</MaxRecvSize>
    </SimConnect.Comm>
    <SimConnect.Comm>
        <Descr>Dynamic IP6 port</Descr>
        <Protocol>IPv6</Protocol>
        <Scope>local</Scope>
        <Port>0</Port>
        <MaxClients>64</MaxClients>
        <MaxRecvSize>41088</MaxRecvSize>
    </SimConnect.Comm>
    <SimConnect.Comm>
        <Descr>Default FSX Pipe</Descr>
        <Protocol>Pipe</Protocol>
        <Scope>local</Scope>
        <Port>0</Port>
        <MaxClients>64</MaxClients>
        <MaxRecvSize>41088</MaxRecvSize>
    </SimConnect.Comm>
</SimBase.Document>

[Jamie]

Well I actually suggest you change to PSX.NET as I did a few minutes ago and it's awesome:

https://aerowinx.com/board/index.php/topic,7196.0.html

[PanosI]

Well I actually suggest you change to PSX.NET as I did a few minutes ago and it's awesome:

https://aerowinx.com/board/index.php/topic,7196.0.html

Thanks for sharing the instructions !

Thanks to you,  I just discovered the PSX/NET and made my first ever connection PSX with MSFS 2020 and a quick pattern over LGAV !!!!