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features:settings [2017/06/05 12:37]
Andreas Breitschopp
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 Customize this program to your needs with detailed, even aircraft-specific settings. Change map colors, SimConnect settings and many more options available. Customize this program to your needs with detailed, even aircraft-specific settings. Change map colors, SimConnect settings and many more options available.
  
-But although a lot of very detailed customization options are available in this modules, FS-FlightControl is designed in a way that you do not have to touch anything here to just use the program.+But although a lot of very detailed customization options are available in these modules, FS-FlightControl is designed in a way that you do not have to touch anything here to just use the program.
  
 It is perfectly usable with the default settings and only if you need something special then this is the right place to look at. It is perfectly usable with the default settings and only if you need something special then this is the right place to look at.
 +
 +===== Simulator Related Settings =====
 +
 +All settings in this area will be saved together with the corresponding simulator.
 +
 +==== Simulator ====
 +
 +{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​simulator.png?​nolink|}}
 +
 +At the very first program start, one simulator is automatically created, but you can add more simulators and then switch between them at any time.
 +
 +=== Select Simulator Type ===
 +
 +{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​simulator-select-type.png?​nolink|}}
 +
 +After you have clicked on the button ''​Create New Simulator'',​ this dialog will appear asking you which type of simulator you want to create.
 +
 +=== Simulator Settings for FS2020/​Prepar3D/​FSX/​FSW ===
 +
 +{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​simulator-prepar3d-fsx-fsw.png?​nolink|}}
 +
 +If a simulator of type FS2020, Prepar3D, FSX or FSW is selected these settings will be available.
 +
 +== Main Settings ==
 +
 +{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​simulator-prepar3d-fsx-fsw-main.png?​nolink|}}
 +
 +Below the not changable simulator type you can define a custom name for this simulator.
 +
 +Additionally you can choose the simulator documents folder which is automatically detected if the simulator is installed locally.
 +
 +If the selected simulator is currently not active, you can use the buttons ''​Activate Simulator''​ to activate it or ''​Delete Simulator''​ to delete it again.
 +
 +:i: Note: You can change the active simulator also by clicking on the connection status in the [[other/​title-bar#​connection_status|Title Bar]].
 +
 +:i: Note: The documents folder is not required for Microsoft Flight Simulator (FS2020) and thus the corresponding field deactivated.
 +
 +== Database Build ==
 +
 +{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​simulator-prepar3d-fsx-fsw-database-build.png?​nolink|}}
 +
 +The database build is explained in the [[installation:​database-build#​database_synchronization|Database Build]] installation section.
 +
 +== Navigation Data Update ==
 +
 +{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​simulator-prepar3d-fsx-fsw-navigation-data-update.png?​nolink|}}
 +
 +This area is explained in the [[dialogs:​navigation-data-update#​update_information|Navigation Data Update]] dialog section.
 +
 +== SimConnect ==
 +
 +{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​simulator-prepar3d-fsx-fsw-simconnect.png?​nolink|}}
 +
 +You can choose here if FS-FlightControl should connect to a local or remote flight simulator installation.
 +
 +== Remote Flight Simulator Installation ==
 +
 +{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​simulator-prepar3d-fsx-fsw-simconnect-remote-flight-simulator-installation.png?​nolink|}}
 +
 +If you want FS-FlightControl to access a flight simulator installation that is not located on the same computer as FS-FlightControl itself, these SimConnect Network Access parameters need to be defined.
 +
 +:i: Note: To make this configuration as easy as possible you can use the [[installation:​simconnect-network-wizard]].
 +
 +=== Simulator Settings for X-Plane ===
 +
 +{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​simulator-x-plane.png?​nolink|}}
 +
 +If a simulator of type X-Plane is selected these settings will be available.
 +
 +== Main Settings ==
 +
 +{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​simulator-x-plane-main.png?​nolink|}}
 +
 +Below the not changable simulator type you can define a custom name for this simulator.
 +
 +If the selected simulator is currently not active, you can use the buttons ''​Activate Simulator''​ to activate it or ''​Delete Simulator''​ to delete it again.
 +
 +== Database Build ==
 +
 +{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​simulator-x-plane-database-build.png?​nolink|}}
 +
 +The database build is explained in the [[installation:​database-build#​database_synchronization|Database Build]] installation section.
 +
 +== UDP Connection ==
 +
 +{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​simulator-x-plane-udp-connection.png?​nolink|}}
 +
 +You can choose here if the connection parameters should be detected automatically or you want to set them manually.
 +
 +In most cases all connection parameters can be automatically detected even if X-Plane does not run on the same computer as FS-FlightControl.
 +
 +== Manual Configuration ==
 +
 +{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​simulator-x-plane-udp-connection-manual-configuration.png?​nolink|}}
 +
 +But if the automatic detection does not work for any reason, you can configure the connection manually here.
 +
 +:i: Note: The port is almost always the default port ''​49000'',​ only change it if there is a specific reason for it.
 +
 +==== Position ====
 +
 +These settings are related to the [[features:​position]] module.
 +
 +=== General ===
 +
 +{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​position-general-simulator.png?​nolink|}}
 +
 +You can choose here if the scenery should be reloaded after a position is changed.
 +
 +:i: Note: The forced scenery reload is enabled by default as disabling it may lead to unexpected results (like aircraft crash) especially if the new location is far away from the old one.
 +
 +Furthermore,​ following waiting dialog while the simulator is loading its scenery can be enabled:
 +
 +{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​position-general-simulator-loading-scenery.png?​nolink|}}
 +
 +==== Conditions ====
 +
 +These settings are related to the [[features:​conditions]] module.
 +
 +=== Weather Engine ===
 +
 +{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​conditions-weather-engine.png?​nolink|}}
 +
 +Let FS-FlightControl know here which software is used as weather engine to ensure all features of the [[features:​conditions]] module work properly.
 +
 +:i: Note: For Active Sky additional parameters need to be entered in the [[features:​settings#​third_party|Third Party]] settings first.
 +
 +==== Aircraft ====
 +
 +These settings are related to the [[features:​aircraft]] module.
 +
 +=== Change Aircraft ===
 +
 +{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​aircraft-change-enable.png?​nolink|}}
 +
 +If you own a commercial license you can disable the complete change aircraft functionality.
 +
 +{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​aircraft-change.png?​nolink|}}
 +
 +It is also possible to reduce the aircraft that are available to the user and show only relevant ones.
 +
 +Furthermore,​ you can force an [[dialogs:​select-aircraft|aircraft selection dialog]] on program start.
 +
 +==== Motion ====
 +
 +These settings are related to the [[features:​motion]] module.
 +
 +=== Brunner Elektronik ===
 +
 +{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​motion-brunner-elektronik.png?​nolink|}}
 +
 +This section allows to configure the motion interface to Brunner Elektronik products.
 +
 +== Motion Platform ==
 +
 +{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​motion-brunner-elektronik-platform.png?​nolink|}}
 +
 +Enter the host or IP as well as the UDP port that should be used to control the motion platform.
 +
 +== Control Loading ==
 +
 +{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​motion-brunner-elektronik-control-loading.png?​nolink|}}
 +
 +The host or IP as well as the TCP port that should be used to connect to the ''​CLS2Sim''​ software by Brunner Elektronik can be entered here. The Brunner Elektronik connection then can be used in the [[features:​motion]] module.
 +
 +:i: Note: ''​CLS2Sim''​ version v3.20.0 or newer is required.
 +
 +:i: Note: Please make sure that ''​Remote control''​ is enabled for TCP in the ''​CLS2Sim''​ settings and the TCP port is set accordingly (only TCP is needed for FS-FlightControl connection). UDP communication is not used by FS-FlightControl.
 +
 +==== Third Party ====
 +
 +Here you can define necessary parameters to connect to third party products supported by FS-FlightControl.
 +
 +=== JeeHell ===
 +
 +{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​third-party-jeehell.png?​nolink|}}
 +
 +The path to the ''​A320FMGS''​ directory of JeeHell can be entered here. The JeeHell connection then can be used in the [[features:​flight-plan]] module; the [[features:​failures]] and [[features:​aircraft]] modules use FSUIPC to connect to JeeHell.
 +
 +=== AST ===
 +
 +{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​third-party-ast.png?​nolink|}}
 +
 +The host or IP as well as the port that should be used to connect to AST (Aircraft Simulation Technology) can be entered here. The AST connection then can be used in the [[features:​failures]] module.
 +
 +=== Project Magenta ===
 +
 +{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​third-party-project-magenta.png?​nolink|}}
 +
 +The path to the ''​NetDir''​ of Project Magenta can be entered here. The Project Magenta connection then can be used in the [[features:​flight-plan]] module; the [[features:​failures]] module uses FSUIPC to connect to Project Magenta.
 +
 +=== Flight Sim Labs ===
 +
 +{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​third-party-flight-sim-labs.png?​nolink|}}
 +
 +The path to the ''​FSLabs''​ directory of Flight Sim Labs which is either below the flight simulator directory (for older installations) or below the Prepar3D add-ons directory within the Windows Documents folder (for newer installations) can be entered here. The direct Flight Sim Labs connection then can be used in the [[features:​flight-plan]] module.
 +
 +=== Active Sky ===
 +
 +{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​third-party-active-sky.png?​nolink|}}
 +
 +The host or IP as well as the port that should be used to connect to Active Sky P3D or XP can be entered here. The Active Sky connection then can be used in the [[features:​conditions]] module.
 +
 +:i: Note: The old ''​ASP4''​ version is not fully supported as certain API features are missing. Please use Active Sky P3D (for Prepar3D) or XP (for X-Plane).
 +
 +=== Aerosoft Airbus ===
 +
 +{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​third-party-aerosoft-airbus.png?​nolink|}}
 +
 +Now you can enter the path to the Aerosoft Airbus documents directory (also the older Extended Version is supported) here. The Aerosoft Airbus connection then can be used in the [[features:​flight-plan]] module.
 +
 +=== Wilco Airbus ===
 +
 +{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​third-party-wilco-airbus.png?​nolink|}}
 +
 +You can enter the path to the Wilco/​FeelThere Airbus directory here. The Wilco Airbus connection then can be used in the [[features:​flight-plan]] module.
 +
 +=== Mindstar ===
 +
 +{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​third-party-mindstar.png?​nolink|}}
 +
 +You can enter the path to the Mindstar ''​G1000.ini''​ file here. The Mindstar connection then can be used in the [[features:​failures]] module.
 +
 +Additionally the offset for the SimConnect event IDs need to be specified as hex value. Starting from this ID the SimConnect events will be assigned to the Mindstar G1000 failures.
 +
 +=== EFIS Fly ===
 +
 +{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​third-party-efis-fly.png?​nolink|}}
 +
 +You can enter the path to the EFIS Fly ''​G1000.panels.ini''​ file here. The EFIS Fly connection then can be used in the [[features:​failures]] module.
 +
 +Additionally the offset for the SimConnect event IDs need to be specified as hex value. Starting from this ID the SimConnect events will be assigned to the EFIS Fly G1000 failures.
 +
 +=== Flight1 ===
 +
 +{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​third-party-flight1.png?​nolink|}}
 +
 +The host or IP as well as the port that should be used to connect to Flight1 VISPRO flight simulator plug-in can be entered here. The Flight1 connection then can be used in the [[features:​failures]] module.
 +
 +:i: Note: To be able to trigger the Flight1 G1000 failures from FS-FlightControl not only the Flight1 G1000 plug-in needs to be installed in flight simulator, but also the Flight1 VISPRO plug-in.
  
 ===== Aircraft Related Settings ===== ===== Aircraft Related Settings =====
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 If aircraft related settings are enabled the profile settings section gets enabled as well. If aircraft related settings are enabled the profile settings section gets enabled as well.
  
-You can edit or create new aircraft profiles here and change the flight simulator ​aircrafts ​that are assigned to the current aircraft profile.+You can edit or create new aircraft profiles here and change the flight simulator ​aircraft ​that are assigned to the current aircraft ​profile. 
 + 
 +Whenever one of those aircraft gets loaded in the simulator FS-FlightControl will switch to this profile.
  
 Additionally you can copy all settings from another profile or revert all settings to default. Additionally you can copy all settings from another profile or revert all settings to default.
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 This includes whether the heading, course (CRS) respectively omni bearing selector (OBS) or ILS frequency (if the runway is ILS enabled) should be set automatically with the aircraft position change to a certain approach. This includes whether the heading, course (CRS) respectively omni bearing selector (OBS) or ILS frequency (if the runway is ILS enabled) should be set automatically with the aircraft position change to a certain approach.
 +
 +=== Airport/​Runway Restriction ===
 +
 +{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​position-airport-runway-restriction.png?​nolink|}}
 +
 +You have the option to hide certain airports and runways based on the runway length and surface here. You can also choose if helipads should be displayed.
 +
 +:i: Note: This will be applied everywhere in the program and will completely remove those airports and runways. On the [[features:​map]] airports will be displayed as long as at least one of the runways meet the criteria here.
  
 ==== Map Colors ==== ==== Map Colors ====
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 In this area you can highly customize the appearance of the map. In this area you can highly customize the appearance of the map.
  
-We decided to put this into the aircraft related settings. Although this seems not to be aircraft related at first sight, ​but this enables you to emphasis ​certain map parts based on the currently loaded aircraft:+We decided to put this into the aircraft related settings. Although this seems not to be aircraft related at first sight, ​it enables you to emphasize ​certain map parts based on the currently loaded aircraft:
 For example when using a small aircraft you might want to highlight more the small gates and do not care a lot about ILS, but when using a big jet the large gates are much more interesting. Same goes for other parts on the map which might be more interesting for certain aircraft types than others. For example when using a small aircraft you might want to highlight more the small gates and do not care a lot about ILS, but when using a big jet the large gates are much more interesting. Same goes for other parts on the map which might be more interesting for certain aircraft types than others.
  
 {{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​map-colors-text-type.png?​nolink|}} {{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​map-colors-text-type.png?​nolink|}}
  
-All colors and text sizes can be defined per map type.+All colors and text sizes can be defined per map type. Therefore please first select the map type.
  
-Therefore please first select ​the map type.+For a simple color selection ​the [[dialogs/​select-color]] dialog is used.
  
 == Colors and Text Sizes for Map Type == == Colors and Text Sizes for Map Type ==
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 The ''​Structure Color''​ is always the color of the item itself, like the runway surface of the runway, whereas ''​Text Color''​ the color of the corresponding text is, like the runway idents of the runway. The ''​Structure Color''​ is always the color of the item itself, like the runway surface of the runway, whereas ''​Text Color''​ the color of the corresponding text is, like the runway idents of the runway.
  
-The ''​Min. Zoom''​ next to the ''​Structure Color''​ defines the minimum map zoom level needed that this structure (like the runway surface) is shown. Accordingly the second ''​Min. Zoom''​ next to the ''​Text Color''​ defines the minimum map zoom level needed that the corresponding text (like the runway idents) is shown.+The ''​Min. Zoom''​ next to the ''​Structure Color''​ defines the minimum map zoom level needed that this structure (like the runway surface) is shown. Accordinglythe second ''​Min. Zoom''​ next to the ''​Text Color''​ defines the minimum map zoom level needed that the corresponding text (like the runway idents) is shown.
  
 ''​Font Size'',​ the last column, enables you to define the size of the displayed text. ''​Font Size'',​ the last column, enables you to define the size of the displayed text.
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 This area lets you define colors and text sizes for the different parking types like gates and ramps depending on their sizes. This area lets you define colors and text sizes for the different parking types like gates and ramps depending on their sizes.
  
-Additionally you can define text prefixes to be used for a certain type like fuel, cargo or military.+Additionally you can define text prefixes to be used for a certain type like fuel, cargo or military ​and the minimum zoom level when gates and ramps should be displayed.
  
 == Tooltip == == Tooltip ==
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 {{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​map-colors-text-tooltip.png?​nolink|}} {{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​map-colors-text-tooltip.png?​nolink|}}
  
-When hovering over certain map elements like an airport a tooltip is displayed ​shown the full name of the airport.+When hovering over certain map elements like an airport a tooltip is displayed ​showing ​the full name of the airport.
  
-In this section you can define the appearance of this tooltip as well as the maximum ​map zoom level until that the tooltip should be displayed.+In this section you can define the appearance of this tooltip as well as up to which map zoom level the tooltip should be displayed.
  
 ==== Map Other ==== ==== Map Other ====
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 These settings are related to the [[features:​failures]] module. These settings are related to the [[features:​failures]] module.
  
-=== Failures ​Source ​===+=== Hide Failures ===
  
-{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​failures-source.png?​nolink|}}+{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​failures-hide.png?​nolink|}}
  
-Here you can choose the source of the failures that are displayed in the [[features:failures]] module. +If you own a commercial license ​you can hide certain not relevant ​failures ​from the user.
- +
-:i: Note: For some options additional parameters need to be entered in the [[features:​settings#​third_party|Third Party]] settings first.+
  
 ==== Aircraft ==== ==== Aircraft ====
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 Additionally you can define maximum speeds below certain altitudes above mean sea level (MSL). Additionally you can define maximum speeds below certain altitudes above mean sea level (MSL).
  
-These settings are used to change the color of the corresponding value to red on the [[features:​aircraft]] module and also to shown warning indicators when exporting graph data to Google Earth on the [[features:​statistics]] module.+These settings are used to change the color of the corresponding value to red on the [[features:​aircraft]] module and also to show warning indicators when exporting graph data to Google Earth on the [[features:​statistics]] module.
  
-=== Aircraft-Specific ​Options ===+=== Aircraft ​Gauge Options ===
  
-{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​aircraft-specific-options.png?​nolink|}}+{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​aircraft-gauge-options.png?​nolink|}}
  
-For some third-party add-ons there are some additional options available. You can enable this support here.+Here you can choose certain display options for the aircraft gauges.
  
-:i: Note: Some third-party add-ons require additional parameters ​to be entered ​in the [[features:​settings#​third_party|Third Party]] settings first.+== Six Pack == 
 + 
 +{{https://www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​aircraft-gauge-options-six-pack.png?​nolink|}} 
 + 
 +Choose weather you want to see indicated airspeed (IAS), true airspeed (TAS) or ground speed (GS) being displayed. 
 + 
 +Also you can select if you would like true heading (in contrast to magnetic heading) and true altitude (in contrast to indicated altitude) being used. 
 + 
 +== PFD == 
 + 
 +{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​aircraft-gauge-options-pfd.png?​nolink|}} 
 + 
 +For the Primary Flight Display (PFD) you have the same display options as for the six pack [[features:​settings#​six_pack|above]]
 + 
 +=== Custom Buttons === 
 + 
 +{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​aircraft-custom-buttons.png?​nolink|}} 
 + 
 +You can create custom buttons here that will trigger certain flight simulator functions directly. 
 + 
 +These buttons can be arranged into categories which you can create ​first. 
 + 
 +== Category == 
 + 
 +{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​aircraft-custom-buttons-category.png?​nolink|}} 
 + 
 +Once you assigned a name to the category you can add any number of buttons to it. 
 + 
 +== Button == 
 + 
 +{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​aircraft-custom-buttons-category-button.png?​nolink|}} 
 + 
 +The button needs a name first and an optional info text which will be displayed as tool tip. 
 + 
 +Next you need to select the interface that should be used for this button and choose if the button should have a toggle functionality or it should be momentary only: In case of toggle it will send two different values (like on and off) depending on its current state and in case of momentary there is no state and it sends always the same value. 
 + 
 +Depending on the interface selected you need to enter a certain data or command ID, assign a data type and a unit to it. 
 + 
 +Furthermore,​ you can enter a value that should be sent to activate and - in case of a toggle button - also a value to deactivate. 
 + 
 +== Examples and Reference == 
 + 
 +In the following you will find one example for each interface supported:​ 
 + 
 +^ Interface ​          ^ Data or Command ID                    ^ Type  ^ Unit ^ Send for Activate ^ Send for Value Deactivate ^ 
 +| SimConnect Event    | SMOKE_TOGGLE ​                         | -     | -    | 0                 | 0                         | 
 +| SimConnect Variable | SMOKE ENABLE ​                         | Int32 | Bool | 1                 | 0                         | 
 +| X-Plane Command ​    | sim/​flight_controls/​smoke_toggle ​     | -     | -    | -                 | -                         | 
 +| X-Plane DataRef ​    | sim/​operation/​failures/​rel_smoke_cpit | -     | -    | 6                 | 0                         | 
 +| FSUIPC Offset ​      | 05D8                                  | Int16 | -    | 1                 | 0                         | 
 + 
 +:i: Note: The number behind type names are bits. Therefore a FSUIPC offset that like in the above example that has 2 bytes needs to be set to the integer type with 16 bits. 
 + 
 +And here some references to create those examples: 
 + 
 +^ Interface ​          ^ Reference ​                                                                                             ^ 
 +| SimConnect Event    | Lockheed Martin Website for [[http://​www.prepar3d.com/​SDKv5/​sdk/​references/​variables/​event_ids.html|Prepar3D]],​ Microsoft Website for [[https://​docs.microsoft.com/​en-us/​previous-versions/​microsoft-esp/​cc526980(v=msdn.10)|FSX]] and [[https://​docs.flightsimulator.com/​html/​Programming_Tools/​Event_IDs/​Event_IDs.htm|FS2020]] ​                            | 
 +| SimConnect Variable | Lockheed Martin Website for [[http://​www.prepar3d.com/​SDKv5/​sdk/​references/​variables/​simulation_variables.html|Prepar3D]],​ Microsoft Website for [[https://​docs.microsoft.com/​en-us/​previous-versions/​microsoft-esp/​cc526981(v=msdn.10)|FSX]] and [[https://​docs.flightsimulator.com/​html/​Programming_Tools/​SimVars/​Simulation_Variables.htm|FS2020]] ​                            | 
 +| X-Plane Command ​    | ''​Commands.txt''​ in ''​Resources\plugins''​ below X-Plane installation folder ​                           | 
 +| X-Plane DataRef ​    | ''​DataRefs.txt''​ in ''​Resources\plugins''​ below X-Plane installation folder ​                           | 
 +| FSUIPC Offset ​      | ''​FSUIPC4 Offsets Status.pdf''​ in ''​Modules\FSUIPC Documents''​ below Prepar3D/​FSX installation folder ​ | 
 + 
 +:i: Note: Using these custom buttons requires considerable knowledge on how the internals of Prepar3D/​FSX/​X-Plane and their add-ons work. We do not provide any support on how a certain variable, event, command, DataRef or offset can be used!
  
 === Other === === Other ===
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 Additionally you can define the range for including VORs, NDBs and waypoints if their export is enabled. Additionally you can define the range for including VORs, NDBs and waypoints if their export is enabled.
  
-===== Not Aircraft ​Related ​Settings =====+==== Third Party ==== 
 + 
 +Here you can enable certain aircraft-specific functionality related to supported third party products. 
 + 
 +=== Use Third Party Aircraft ​Options === 
 + 
 +{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​aircraft-third-party.png?​nolink|}} 
 + 
 +You can choose which third party aircraft options should be used. 
 + 
 +:i: Note: For some options additional parameters need to be entered in the third party [[features:​settings#​third_party|simulator settings]] first. 
 + 
 +===== Other Settings =====
  
-All settings in this area are not aircraft related and will be saved globablly.+All settings in this area are not simulator and not aircraft related and will be saved globabally.
  
 ==== Position ==== ==== Position ====
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 {{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​position-general.png?​nolink|}} {{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​position-general.png?​nolink|}}
  
-You can enable or disable some automatizations after an aircraft position is changed.+First you can enable an additional [[features:​position#​position_aircraft|confirmation dialog]] before the airport position is changed. 
 + 
 +You can also enable or disable some automatizations after an aircraft position is changed.
  
 First choose if position freeze or pause should be enabled after aircraft move. First choose if position freeze or pause should be enabled after aircraft move.
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 Additionally you can define if the program should automatically switch to the [[features:​map]] module after a position change respectively to the [[features:​statistics]] module when an approach is started. Additionally you can define if the program should automatically switch to the [[features:​map]] module after a position change respectively to the [[features:​statistics]] module when an approach is started.
  
-Finally ​you can choose if the scenery should be reloaded after a position ​is changed. +FS-FlightControl calculates the runway take-off position internally as the location of the very end of the runway plus 50 m towards the runway center. But optionally ​you can change this to use defined starting ​position ​of the scenery (if available). As these starting positions are sometimes located at the holding point instead, this option ​is turned off, by default.
- +
-:i: Note: The forced ​scenery ​reload is enabled by default as disabling it may lead to unexpected results ​(like aircraft crash) especially ​if the new location ​is far away from the old one.+
  
 === Flight Situation Presets === === Flight Situation Presets ===
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 These settings are related to the [[features:​map]] module. These settings are related to the [[features:​map]] module.
  
-=== Data Update ​Rate ===+=== Refresh ​Rate ===
  
-{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​map-data-update-rate.png?​nolink|}}+{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​map-refresh-rate.png?​nolink|}}
  
 You can define here how often the map view gets updated. You can define here how often the map view gets updated.
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 By default that is set to once per second. By default that is set to once per second.
  
-== Custom ​Update ​Rate ==+== Custom ​Refresh ​Rate ==
  
-{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​map-data-update-rate-custom.png?​nolink|}}+{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​map-refresh-rate-custom.png?​nolink|}}
  
 If you uncheck the ''​Default Update Rate''​ checkbox you can define the update rate yourself. If you uncheck the ''​Default Update Rate''​ checkbox you can define the update rate yourself.
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 Additionally you can choose when the map grid including the Minimum Sector Altitude (MSA) is displayed in the first place. Additionally you can choose when the map grid including the Minimum Sector Altitude (MSA) is displayed in the first place.
  
-=== Print Options ​===+=== Aircraft Information Text ===
  
-{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​map-print-options.png?​nolink|}}+{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​map-aircraft-information-text.png?​nolink|}}
  
-For map printing you can define ​here which printer should be used.+You can customize the text that is displayed next to the aircraft ​here.
  
-Additionally, if you own a commercial licenseyou can also change ​the footer text or remove it completely.+Different texts can be defined for the user aircraftAI aircraft as well as aircraft from online networks. 
 + 
 +Following placeholders are available within those texts: 
 + 
 +^ Placeholder ​            ^ Description ​                                                                               ^ User ^ AI ^ Online ^ 
 +| {latitude} ​             | Aircraft latitude. ​                                                                        | X    | X  | X      | 
 +| {longitude} ​            | Aircraft longitude. ​                                                                       | X    | X  | X      | 
 +| {altitude} ​             | "​GROUND" ​if on groundaltitude MSL below switch to FL map setting and FL above that.      | X    | X  | X      | 
 +| {altitude_indicated} ​   | Aircraft indicated altitude. ​                                                              | X    | X  |        | 
 +| {altitude_msl} ​         | Aircraft altitude above mean sea level (MSL). ​                                             | X    | X  | X      | 
 +| {altitude_agl} ​         | Aircraft altitude above ground level (AGL). ​                                               | X    | X1 |        | 
 +| {airspeed_indicated} ​   | Aircraft indicated speed (IAS). ​                                                           | X    | X1 |        | 
 +| {airspeed_true} ​        | Aircraft true speed (TAS). ​                                                                | X    | X1 |        | 
 +| {ground_speed} ​         | Aircraft ground speed. ​                                                                    | X    | X  | X      | 
 +| {heading_magnetic} ​     | Magnetic aircraft heading. ​                                                                | X    | X1 |        | 
 +| {heading_true} ​         | True aircraft heading. ​                                                                    | X    | X  | X      | 
 +| {vertical_speed} ​       | Aircraft vertical speed. ​                                                                  | X    | X  |        | 
 +| {aircraft_title} ​       | Aircraft title. ​                                                                           | X    | X1 | X      | 
 +| {aircraft_type} ​        | Aircraft type (like the manufacturer). ​                                                    ​| ​     | X1 |        | 
 +| {aircraft_model} ​       | Specific aircraft model. ​                                                                  ​| ​     | X1 | X      | 
 +| {current_state} ​        | Current aircraft state: Like ''​Parking'',​ ''​Taxi''​ or ''​In Flight''​. ​                      | X    | X  |        | 
 +| {atc_call_sign} ​        | Call sign.                                                                                 | X1   | X1 | X      | 
 +| {atc_airline} ​          | Airline name.                                                                              |      | X1 |        | 
 +| {atc_flight_number} ​    | Flight number. ​                                                                            ​| ​     | X1 |        | 
 +| {atc_airport_departure} | Departure airport as filed. ​                                                               |      | X1 | X      | 
 +| {atc_airport_arrival} ​  | Arrival airport as filed. ​                                                                 |      | X1 | X      | 
 +| {atc_airports} ​         | ''​{atc_airport_departure} → {atc_airport_arrival}'',​ if both variables available. ​         |      | X1 | X      | 
 +| {atc_flight_rules} ​     | Flight rules as filed. ​                                                                    ​| ​     | X1 | X      | 
 +| {atc_airport_alternate} | Alternate airport as filed. ​                                                               |      |    | X      | 
 +| {atc_route} ​            | Flight route as filed. ​                                                                    ​| ​     |    | X      | 
 +| {atc_remarks} ​          | Flight plan remarks. ​                                                                      ​| ​     |    | X      | 
 +| {atc_etd} ​              | Estimated time of departure as filed or (for online aircraft) actual time after departure. |      | X1 | X2     | 
 +| {atc_ete} ​              | Estimated time en-route as filed. ​                                                         |      |    | X2     | 
 +| {atc_eta} ​              | Estimated time of arrival as filed. ​                                                       |      | X1 | X2     | 
 + 
 +:i: Note X1: Not available for X-Plane.
  
-Within the footer text you may use the placeholders ''​{date}''​ and ''​{time}''​ to insert the current date and time.+:i: Note X2: Not available for PilotEdge.
  
 === Display Options === === Display Options ===
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 First you can set a window width below that the left and right action buttons are hidden. First you can set a window width below that the left and right action buttons are hidden.
  
-:i: Note: This is only used for detached map windows.+:i: Note: This is only used for detached map windows. Please note that the action buttons are also hidden if the height of the window is not enough to show all of them.
  
 Below that you can choose if you want the map scale, cursor position and frames per second displayed on the bottom of the map view or not. Below that you can choose if you want the map scale, cursor position and frames per second displayed on the bottom of the map view or not.
 +
 +Additionally you can disable the automatic re-center of the map and clear aircraft trace (if enabled) after the aircraft position has been changed from the flight simulator itself (after there was a crash, for example).
 +
 +By default, true bearings are shown when the measure function is used. This can be changed to magnetic bearings here.
 +
 +There is also an option to enable or disable the display of scenery source files in the [[features/​map#​map_information|map information]] dialog: This might help with identifying issues during database build.
 +
 +If you do not like to see other aircraft on the map that are on ground while you are flying you can hide ground traffic above a certain altitude above ground level.
  
 === Online Networks === === Online Networks ===
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 If you enter here your user ID of the available online networks your own user aircraft will not appear additionally as AI aircraft. If you enter here your user ID of the available online networks your own user aircraft will not appear additionally as AI aircraft.
 +
 +=== Points of Interest (POIs) ===
 +
 +{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​map-points-of-interest.png?​nolink|}}
 +
 +Here you can import or export points of interest (POIs) as CSV files.
 +
 +Also removing all the existent points of interest is possible
 +
 +=== Holdings ===
 +
 +{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​map-holdings.png?​nolink|}}
 +
 +You can define here how large the entry sectors are drawn around the holding.
 +
 +Additionally you can choose if also the special direct entry (next to the regular direct entry) is displayed.
  
 ==== Flight Plan ==== ==== Flight Plan ====
  
-These settings are related to the [[flight-plan]] module.+These settings are related to the [[features:flight-plan]] module.
  
-=== Flight Plan Folder ​===+=== Time Remaining ​===
  
-{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​flight-plan-folder.png?​nolink|}}+{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​flight-plan-time-remaining.png?​nolink|}}
  
-Here you can change ​the path to the saved flight ​plans of flight ​simulator.+Select here if the remaining time to the next waypoint and to the destination should be shown as estimated time en-route (ETE) or estimated time of arrival (ETA). 
 + 
 +== Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) == 
 + 
 +{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​flight-plan-time-remaining-eta.png?​nolink|}} 
 + 
 +If you have selected the ETA option ​you can further decide if this time should be calculated based on your computer or the simulator time and if this time should be displayed as local time or UTC. 
 + 
 +=== PFPX === 
 + 
 +{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​flight-plan-pfpx.png?​nolink|}} 
 + 
 +You can enter the path to the PFPX documents directory here. The PFPX connection then can be used to [[features:flight-plan#​import_from_pfpx_scheduled_flight|import scheduled flights]]. 
 + 
 +=== SimBrief === 
 + 
 +{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​flight-plan-simbrief.png?​nolink|}} 
 + 
 +You can enter your SimBrief user name here. The SimBrief connection then can be used to [[features:​flight-plan#​import_from_simbrief|import from SimBrief]].
  
 ==== Conditions ==== ==== Conditions ====
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 These settings are related to the [[features:​conditions]] module. These settings are related to the [[features:​conditions]] module.
  
-=== Weather Engine ​===+=== ILS Visibility ​===
  
-{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​conditions-weather-engine.png?​nolink|}}+{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​conditions-ils-visibility.png?​nolink|}}
  
-Let FS-FlightControl know here which software is used as weather engine to ensure all features of the [[features:​conditions]] module work properly.+In this section ​the ILS Visibility presets can be customized.
  
-:i: Note: For Active Sky additional parameters need to be entered in the [[features:settings#​third_party|Third Party]] settings first.+You can define the decision height as well as the runway visibility for each ILS category. 
 + 
 +=== Sound === 
 + 
 +{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/settings/​conditions-sound.png?​nolink|}} 
 + 
 +If you would like the simulator to be always muted or unmuted after connection is established you can set this here.
  
 === Real-Time Weather Source === === Real-Time Weather Source ===
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 Define here the real-time weather source that should be used for receiving weather METAR data if this is not provided by flight simulator directly. Define here the real-time weather source that should be used for receiving weather METAR data if this is not provided by flight simulator directly.
  
-In this connection you can choose from NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration),​ VATSIM (Virtual Air Traffic Simulation) ​and IVAO (International Virtual Aviation Organization).+In this connection you can choose from NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration),​ VATSIM (Virtual Air Traffic Simulation)IVAO (International Virtual Aviation Organization) ​and PilotEdge.
  
-=== ILS Visibility ===+:i: Note: When Active Sky is used as weather engine for the active simulator this setting is ignored and always Active Sky itself used as real-time weather source.
  
-{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​conditions-ils-visibility.png?​nolink|}}+=== Other ===
  
-In this section the ILS Visibility presets can be customized.+{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​conditions-other.png?​nolink|}}
  
-You can define ​the decision height ​as well as the runway visibility ​for each ILS category.+By default the ''​Simplified Weather Control''​ is activated. 
 + 
 +That means that FS-FlightControl takes full control of the simulator weather and this way can always ensure what you see in the [[features:​conditions]] module is synchronized with the simulator weather. 
 + 
 +This allows especially the [[features:​conditions#​custom_weather|custom weather]] interface to be considerably simplified ​as there is no longer a need to actually send a weather change due to it being synchronized in the background all the time anyway. 
 + 
 +Therefore normally you want to keep this option enabled. 
 + 
 +The only time you might consider disabling it is if you try to use external weather tools that are not supported through an interface by FS-FlightControl. In this case you should disable this option here as otherwise FS-FlightControl will constantly try to override ​the weather change by other tools. 
 + 
 +==== View/Slew ==== 
 + 
 +These settings are related to the [[features:​view-slew]] module. 
 + 
 +=== Custom Camera Positions === 
 + 
 +{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​view-slew-custom-camera-positions.png?​nolink|}} 
 + 
 +If you own a commercial license this section allows you to define custom camera positions to reduce the parallax effect. 
 + 
 +== Current == 
 + 
 +{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​view-slew-custom-camera-positions-current.png?​nolink|}} 
 + 
 +Here you can see the current camera position. 
 + 
 +:i: Note: This information is currently only provided by X-Plane. 
 + 
 +== Custom Position == 
 + 
 +{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​view-slew-custom-camera-positions-1.png?​nolink|}} 
 + 
 +You can enable up to three custom positions. 
 + 
 +Set a name for the custom position button displayed in the [[features:​view-slew]] module first. 
 + 
 +Then you can define an offset for all six degrees of freedom. 
 + 
 +Use the ''​Use Current''​ button to take over the current camera values or the ''​Test''​ button to send the manually inserted values to the simulator to test the effect. 
 + 
 +=== Other === 
 + 
 +{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​view-slew-other.png?​nolink|}} 
 + 
 +You can hide the back to cockpit buttons here if they are, for example, not supported by the aircraft model.
  
 ==== Failures ==== ==== Failures ====
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-Use this area to change the colors.+Use this area to change the colors. For a simple color selection the [[dialogs/​select-color]] dialog is used.
  
 You can also use the button ''​Reset to Defaults''​ to revert all your color changes. You can also use the button ''​Reset to Defaults''​ to revert all your color changes.
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-All colors can be defined per display type.+All colors can be defined per display type. Therefore please first select if you want to change the colors for the normal in program display or for printout.
  
-Therefore please first select ​if you want to change the colors for the normal in program display or for printout.+For a simple color selection the [[dialogs/select-color]] dialog is used.
  
 == Revert to Defaults == == Revert to Defaults ==
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 Here all currently defined colors are displayed for the selected display type. Here all currently defined colors are displayed for the selected display type.
  
-Click on any of the button ​to select a different color.+Click on any of the buttons ​to select a different color.
  
-=== Print Options ​===+=== Recording ​===
  
-{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​statistics-print-options.png?​nolink|}}+{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​statistics-recording.png?​nolink|}}
  
-For statistics printing you can define here which printer should ​be used.+Recorded parameters are available to be displayed in the [[features/​statistics#​general_statistics|general statistics]] and are also included in the CSV data export.
  
-Additionally,​ if you own a commercial licenseyou can also change ​the footer text or remove it completely.+If you own a commercial license ​you can choose from a wide range of parameters and include them in the recording. 
 + 
 +Additionally ​you can also enable high speed recording which will record values with the maximal possible frequency offered by the simulator (otherwise, by default, the recording is only once per second). 
 + 
 +Especially on computers with little amount of memory you have the option to limit the amount of recorded data points. 
 + 
 +Use the button ''​Reset to Default''​ to set the recording options back to the defaults. 
 + 
 +=== Approach Options === 
 + 
 +{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​statistics-approach-options.png?​nolink|}}
  
-Within ​the footer text you may use the placeholders ''​{date}''​ and ''​{time}''​ to insert ​the current date and time.+You can choose if the localizer information from the simulator should be used during approach recording or the localized deviation should always be calculated internally.
  
 ==== Network ==== ==== Network ====
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 If you own a commercial license you can completely customize the start waiting screen that is shown on the network client computers. If you own a commercial license you can completely customize the start waiting screen that is shown on the network client computers.
  
-You can select a background image as well as customize the colors and the shown texts.+You can select a background image as well as customize the colors and the shown texts. For a simple color selection the [[dialogs/​select-color]] dialog is used.
  
 In the ''​Remaining Text''​ input field you can use the placeholder ''​{remaining_seconds}''​ to insert the remaining seconds. In the ''​Remaining Text''​ input field you can use the placeholder ''​{remaining_seconds}''​ to insert the remaining seconds.
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-There is an Android client app that makes it possible to use FS-FlightControl also with your Android ​Tablet ​device.+There is an Android ​and iOS client app that makes it possible to use FS-FlightControl also on your Android ​tablet ​device ​or iPad.
  
 You can define the port here that should be used for the connection. It defaults to ''​2046''​. You can define the port here that should be used for the connection. It defaults to ''​2046''​.
  
-In the following you can see the IP address that you need to enter in the Android app once for connection.+In the following you can see the IP address that you need to enter in the Android ​or iOS app once for connection.
  
-:i: Note: It rares cases it is possible that there is more than one IP address displayed here. In this case you just need to try which one works.+:i: Note: It rare cases it is possible that there is more than one IP address displayed here. In this case you just need to try which one works.
  
 If you should see a Windows Firewall message popping up - normally on program start - asking you to give FS-FlightControl access please confirm that. Only with this approval you will be able to connect with your mobile device. If you should see a Windows Firewall message popping up - normally on program start - asking you to give FS-FlightControl access please confirm that. Only with this approval you will be able to connect with your mobile device.
  
-You can directly download ​the Android ​app from the [[https://​play.google.com/​store/​apps/​details?​id=com.fs_flightcontrol.client|Google Play store]]as well as the iOS-App from the [[https://​itunes.apple.com/​us/​app/​fs-flightcontrol/​id1105307304|iOS App Store]].+There is an option to change how often the client ​app gets screen updates: Increasing this value will make a smoother user experience on the mobile devices, but also considerably increase load on the Desktop applicationWith the connection timeout you can define how quickly ​the app gets disconnected.
  
-==== Third Party ====+You can directly download the Android app from the [[https://​play.google.com/​store/​apps/​details?​id=com.fs_flightcontrol.client|Google Play store]] as well as the iOS-App from the [[https://​itunes.apple.com/​us/​app/​fs-flightcontrol/​id1105307304|iOS App Store]].
  
-Here you can define necessary parameters to connect to third party products supported by FS-FlightControl.+==== Units ====
  
-=== ProSim ===+Here all units for input as well as output used across the whole program can be defined.
  
-{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​third-party-prosim.png?​nolink|}}+=== Altitude Unit ===
  
-The host or IP as well as the port that should be used to connect to ProSim can be entered here. The ProSim connection then can be used in the [[features:flight-plan]] and [[features:failures]] modules.+{{https://www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​units-altitude.png?​nolink|}}
  
-=== AST ===+Choose if feet (ft) or meters (m) should be used for altitude values.
  
-{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​third-party-ast.png?​nolink|}}+=== Temperature Unit ===
  
-The host or IP as well as the port that should be used to connect to AST (Aircraft Simulation Technology) can be entered hereThe AST connection then can be used in the [[features:failures]] module.+{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​units-temperature.png?​nolink|}}
  
-=== Project Magenta ===+Choose if Fahrenheit (°F) or Celcius (°C) should be used for temperature values.
  
-{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​third-party-project-magenta.png?​nolink|}}+=== Atmospheric Pressure Unit ===
  
-The path to the ''​NetDir''​ of Project Magenta can be entered here. The Project Magenta connection then can be used in the [[features:flight-plan]] module; the [[features:failures]] module uses FSUIPC to connect to Project Magenta.+{{https://www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​units-atmospheric-pressure.png?​nolink|}}
  
-=== Flight Sim Labs ===+Choose if Hektopascals (hPa) or Inches of Mercury (inHg) should be used for atmospheric pressure values.
  
-{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​third-party-flight-sim-labs.png?​nolink|}}+=== Other Pressure Unit ===
  
-The path to the ''​FSLabs''​ directory of Flight Sim Labs below the flight simulator directory can be entered hereThe direct Flight Sim Labs connection then can be used in the [[features:flight-plan]] module.+{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​units-other-pressure.png?​nolink|}}
  
-=== Brunner Elektronik ===+Choose if Pounds per Square Inch (psi), Pounds per Square Foot (psf) or Inches of Mercury (inHg) should be used for other pressure values.
  
-{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​third-party-brunner-elektronik.png?​nolink|}}+=== Weight Unit ===
  
-The host or IP as well as the port that should be used to connect to the ''​CLS2Sim''​ software by Brunner Elektronik can be entered hereThe Brunner Elektronik connection then can be used in the [[features:motion]] module.+{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​units-weight.png?​nolink|}}
  
-=== Active Sky ===+Choose if kilograms (kg) or pounds (lbs) should be used for weight values.
  
-{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​third-party-active-sky.png?​nolink|}}+=== Short Distance Unit ===
  
-The host or IP as well as the port that should be used to connect to Active Sky 16 (SP1 required) can be entered hereThe Active Sky connection then can be used in the [[features:​conditions]] module.+{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​units-short-distance.png?​nolink|}}
  
-=== PFPX ===+Choose if feet (ft) or meters (m) should be used for short distance values.
  
-{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​third-party-pfpx.png?​nolink|}}+=== Far Distance Unit ===
  
-You can enter the path to the PFPX documents directory hereThe PFPX connection then can be used in the [[features:flight-plan]] module.+{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​units-far-distance.png?​nolink|}}
  
-=== Aerosoft Airbus ===+Choose if nautical miles (NM) or kilometers (km) should be used for far distance values.
  
-{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​third-party-aerosoft-airbus.png?​nolink|}}+=== Weight Unit ===
  
-Now you can enter the path to the Aerosoft Airbus documents directory (also the older Extended Version is supported) hereThe Aerosoft Airbus connection then can be used in the [[features:flight-plan]] module.+{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​units-weight.png?​nolink|}}
  
-=== Wilco Airbus ===+Choose if kilograms (kg) or pounds (lbs) should be used for weight values.
  
-{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​third-party-wilco-airbus.png?​nolink|}}+=== Speed Unit ===
  
-You can enter the path to the Wilco/FeelThere Airbus directory hereThe Wilco Airbus connection then can be used in the [[features:flight-plan]] module.+{{https://www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​units-speed.png?​nolink|}}
  
-=== Mindstar ===+Choose if knots (kt), miles per hour (mph) or kilometers per hour (km/h) should be used for speed values.
  
-{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​third-party-mindstar.png?​nolink|}}+=== Liquid/Fuel Unit ===
  
-You can enter the path to the Mindstar ''​G1000.ini''​ file hereThe Mindstar connection then can be used in the [[features:failures]] module.+{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​units-liquid-fuel.png?​nolink|}}
  
-Additionally the offset for the SimConnect event IDs need to be specified as hex valueStarting from this ID the SimConnect events will be assigned to the Mindstar G1000 failures.+Choose if kilograms (kg), pounds (lbs) or US gallons (gal.) should ​be used for liquid and fuel values.
  
-=== Flight1 ​===+=== Visibility Unit ===
  
-{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​third-party-flight1.png?​nolink|}}+{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​units-visibility.png?​nolink|}}
  
-The host or IP as well as the port that should be used to connect to Flight1 VISPRO flight simulator plug-in can be entered here. The Flight1 connection then can be used in the [[features:​failures]] module.+Choose if feet (ft), meters (m), kilometers (km) or statute miles (M) should be used for visibility values.
  
-:i: Note: To be able to trigger the Flight1 G1000 failures from FS-FlightControl not only the Flight1 G1000 plug-in needs to be installed in flight simulator, but also the Flight1 VISPRO plug-in.+=== Thrust Unit ===
  
-=== General ===+{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​units-thrust.png?​nolink|}}
  
-{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​third-party-general.png?​nolink|}}+Choose if found force (lbf) or Newton (N) should be used for thrust values.
  
-Additional you can define the time interval for third party synchronization here.+=== Torque Unit ===
  
-==== Other Settings ====+{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​units-torque.png?​nolink|}}
  
-In this section all other settings are located that do not fit anywhere else.+Choose if foot pounds (ft lbf) or Newton meter (Nm) should be used for torque values.
  
-=== Units ===+=== GEO Position ​===
  
-{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​other-units.png?​nolink|}}+{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​units-geo-position.png?​nolink|}}
  
-Here all units for input as well as output used across the whole program can be defined.+Choose if GEO positions should be displayed ​as degrees, minutes and seconds or as a decimal value.
  
-== Altitude Unit ==+==== Color ====
  
-{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​other-units-altitude.png?​nolink|}}+Here you can find the global color settings.
  
-Choose if feet (ft) or meters (m) should be used for altitude values.+=== Color Settings ===
  
-== Temperature Unit ==+{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​color-settings.png?​nolink|}}
  
-{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/img/​manual/​features/​settings/​other-units-temperature.png?​nolink|}}+Use this area to change the colors of this programFor a simple color selection the [[dialogs/select-color]] dialog is used.
  
-Choose if Fahrenheit (°F) or Celcius (°C) should be used for temperature values.+There are two predefined color themes which you can revert to using the ''​Reset to Dark Theme''​ and ''​Reset to Light Theme''​ buttons.
  
-== Atmospheric Pressure ==+After doing so you will be asked if you would also like to adjust the colors of the normal map, statistics and failures to the color theme defaults which we would recommend to do.
  
-{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​other-units-atmospheric-pressure.png?​nolink|}}+==== Access Control ====
  
-Choose if Hektopascals (hPa) or Inches of Mercury (inHg) should be used for atmospheric pressure values.+There is an optional add-on module ​for FS-FlightControl that allows to control simulator access.
  
-== Short Distance Unit ==+{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​access-control-enable.png?​nolink|}}
  
-{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​other-units-short-distance.png?​nolink|}}+If you have purchased this additional module you can enable the access control functionality using this check box.
  
-Choose if feet (ft) or meters (m) should ​be used for short distance values.+:i: Note: It is highly recommended to also enable the [[features:​settings#​settings_password_protection|Settings Password Protection]] as otherwise bypassing access control would be very simple ​for the user.
  
-== Far Distance Unit ==+=== Simulator Access Control Settings ===
  
-{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​other-units-far-distance.png?​nolink|}}+{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​access-control.png?​nolink|}}
  
-Choose if nautical miles (NM) or kilometers (km) should be used for far distance values.+Once access control is enabled you can configure it here.
  
-== Weight Unit ==+First you need to define the COM port used by the hardware transponder reader you have received from us. You can check the COM port in the Windows Device Manager.
  
-{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​other-units-weight.png?​nolink|}}+You can also set the session expiration warning here which will warn the user a certain time before the session expires.
  
-Choose if kilograms (kg) or pounds (lbs) should ​be used for weight values.+Furthermore a note text field can be enabled which allows the user to leave a note for the transponder usage log.
  
-== Speed Unit ==+If you would like the users to be able to shutdown the simulator you can enable a shutdown button on the lock screen.
  
-{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​other-units-speed.png?​nolink|}}+Both the transponder charge as well as the transponder usage log can be exported here as CSV files as well.
  
-Choose if knots (kt), miles per hour (mph) or kilometers per hour (km/h) should be used for speed values.+== Selectable Time Packages ==
  
-== Liquid/Fuel Unit ==+{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​access-control-selectable-time-packages.png?​nolink|}}
  
-{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​other-units-liquid-fuel.png?​nolink|}}+On the lock screen the users can choose between different session time packages which you can specify here.
  
-Choose if kilograms (kg), pounds (lbs) or US gallons (gal.) should be used for liquid and fuel values.+== Package ==
  
-== Visibility Unit ==+{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​access-control-selectable-time-packages-package.png?​nolink|}}
  
-{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​other-units-visibility.png?​nolink|}}+You can set the number of minutes the simulator should be active when the user selects this time package.
  
-Choose if feet (ft), meters (m), kilometers (km) or statute miles (M) should be used for visibility values.+== Credits Map ==
  
-=== Color Settings ===+{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​access-control-credits-map.png?​nolink|}}
  
-{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​other-color-settings.png?​nolink|}}+When the user starts a simulator session a certain amount of credits is deducted from his transponder.
  
-Use this area to change colors used all over the software.+This credits map defines how many credits are needed for a certain amount of time.
  
-You can also use the button ''​Reset to Defaults''​ to revert all your color changes.+If there is no credits relation defined here that fits to the selected session time package exactly it will use the largest credits relation and fill it up with the next lower one till all minutes are charged. 
 + 
 +That is also the reason why you cannot delete the one-minute (smallest possible unit) credits relation. 
 + 
 +== Credits per Time == 
 + 
 +{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​access-control-credits-map-time.png?​nolink|}} 
 + 
 +Define here how many credits get charged for a certain number of minutes. 
 + 
 +== Card Block List == 
 + 
 +{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​access-control-card-block-list.png?​nolink|}} 
 + 
 +If a user reports a transponder for example as lost you can add its serial number to the card block list. 
 + 
 +In case the user then still tries to use this card it will be rejected. 
 + 
 +== Card Blocked == 
 + 
 +{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​access-control-card-block-list-blocked.png?​nolink|}} 
 + 
 +Enter the serial number of the transponder that should be blocked here. 
 + 
 +=== User Access Control === 
 + 
 +{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​access-control-users.png?​nolink|}} 
 + 
 +Here you can change the simulator access settings of individual users. 
 + 
 +First you can search for an existing user, also by scanning an existing transponder card. 
 + 
 +A new user can be added here as well. 
 + 
 +== User == 
 + 
 +{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​access-control-users-user.png?​nolink|}} 
 + 
 +Users are assigned a name and an optional e-mail address. 
 + 
 +You can then add access card to a user. 
 + 
 +A user can only be deleted again if no cards are assigned to this user. 
 + 
 +== Access Card == 
 + 
 +{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​access-control-users-card.png?​nolink|}} 
 + 
 +Here you can define expiration date of the transponder card as well as the amount of credits this card should have. 
 + 
 +A card can be also valid indefinitely and credits can be set to unlimited as well. Use the ''​Select''​ button to open the [[dialogs/​select-date]] dialog. 
 + 
 +This might be useful if you do not really need to control the access to the simulator, but would rather like to track its usage: In this case you can hand out cards with unlimited credits to your users and this way track who is using the simulator for how long without actually restricting the usage. 
 + 
 +== Free Credits == 
 + 
 +{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​access-control-users-card-free-credits.png?​nolink|}} 
 + 
 +You can also set a certain amount of free credits per day, week, month or year. Not used credits will expire after the corresponding period of time. 
 + 
 +This allows the user to use the simulator for a certain amount of time free of charge without reducing his actual card credits. 
 + 
 +Use the button ''​Read Data from Card''​ to see also the currently used amount of the free credits. The button ''​Reset ​Used''​ allows you to set this back to zero again. 
 + 
 +After you are changing the expiration date or any credits options do not forget to use the button ​''​Write Data to Card''​ to actually save your changes ​to the card. 
 + 
 +==== Other ==== 
 + 
 +In this section all other settings are located that do not fit into another category.
  
 === Input and Help === === Input and Help ===
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 :i: Note: While the Android or iOS app is connected both touch input helpers are activated automatically. :i: Note: While the Android or iOS app is connected both touch input helpers are activated automatically.
 +
 +=== Display Options ===
 +
 +{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​other-display-options.png?​nolink|}}
  
 Additionally you can choose if the small help icons should be displayed in the top right corner of all sections. Additionally you can choose if the small help icons should be displayed in the top right corner of all sections.
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 Furthermore you can make the FS-FlightControl window to stay always on top of all other applications. Furthermore you can make the FS-FlightControl window to stay always on top of all other applications.
  
-=== Program Startup Options ===+There is the option to show or hide the aircraft name as well as allow to disable or change the simulator connection by clicking on the connection text in the title bar. 
 + 
 +You can also choose to hide the Taskbar when the application window is maximized. 
 + 
 +=== Program Startup ​and Exit Options ===
  
 {{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​other-program-startup-options.png?​nolink|}} {{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​other-program-startup-options.png?​nolink|}}
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 To allow a program start without user interaction you can define here that program updates as well as navigation data updates should always be applied without confirmation by the user. To allow a program start without user interaction you can define here that program updates as well as navigation data updates should always be applied without confirmation by the user.
  
-Alternatively you can also disable the question regarding an update completely.+Alternatively you can also disable the question regarding an update completely ​(which we do not recommend). 
 + 
 +Furthermore you have the option here to activate an additional confirmation message before the program is really closed - in case of accidental clicks on the ''​Exit''​ button. 
 + 
 +=== Online Network Status URLs === 
 + 
 +{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​other-online-network-status-urls.png?​nolink|}} 
 + 
 +Here you can change the URLs where FS-FlightControl gets the status updates for VATSIM, IVAO and PilotEdge from. 
 + 
 +This might be useful if you operate your own multi-player server. If you use, for example, the VATSIM format for providing online client information,​ you can inject this information into FS-FlightControl by pointing the VATSIM URL here to your own server. 
 + 
 +You can also reset these URLs to their defaults. 
 + 
 +=== Main Buttons === 
 + 
 +{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​other-main-buttons.png?​nolink|}} 
 + 
 +In case you do not need or use certain FS-FlightControl modules you can hide and even sort the related main buttons in the bottom of the screen. 
 + 
 +You can also choose if you would like to see the ''​Freeze''​ and/or ''​Pause''​ button. 
 + 
 +Use the button ''​Reset to Default''​ to restore all main buttons. 
 + 
 +=== Unpause Delay === 
 + 
 +{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​other-unpause-delay.png?​nolink|}} 
 + 
 +You can configure the unpause delay to your needs here. 
 + 
 +This will be used to slowly accelerate your aircraft after the simulator was unpaused through FS-FlightControl. 
 + 
 +To deactivate the unpause delay altogether just enter a ''​0''​ for both values. 
 + 
 +:i: Note: This option has no effect if you are connected to X-Plane. 
 + 
 +=== Settings Password Protection === 
 + 
 +{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​other-settings-password-protection.png?​nolink|}} 
 + 
 +If you own a commercial license you can protect the settings with a password. 
 + 
 +This ensure that only people who know this password will be able to access and change application settings. 
 + 
 +To remove the password protection again leave the field empty and hit the button ''​Set''​. 
 + 
 +=== Print Options === 
 + 
 +{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​other-print-options.png?​nolink|}} 
 + 
 +You can define here which printer should be used within this application. 
 + 
 +Additionally,​ if you own a commercial license, you can also change the footer text or remove it completely. 
 + 
 +Within the footer text you may use the placeholders ''​{date}'',​ ''​{time}''​ and ''​{simulator_name}''​ to insert the current date and time. 
 + 
 +=== Reset Window Location/​Size === 
 + 
 +{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​other-reset-window-location-size.png?​nolink|}} 
 + 
 +Use the button ''​Move All Windows to Top Left''​ if some application windows are no longer visible due to changes of connected monitors. 
 + 
 +Use the button ''​Reset Size of All Windows to Default''​ in case you see application windows being unintentionally too large or small. 
 + 
 +=== Send GPS Data === 
 + 
 +{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​other-send-gps-data.png?​nolink|}} 
 + 
 +This section allows to enable a GPS data broadcast to feed thirdparty apps like ForeFlight, WingX Pro, Aerovie, FltPlan Go and SkyDemon with position data from your flight simulator. 
 + 
 +== Specific Client == 
 + 
 +{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​other-send-gps-data-specific-client.png?​nolink|}} 
 + 
 +Normally it is enough to just broadcast the data to any client in the network, but if you would like to send it only to a specific one you can enter its IP address and port number here. 
 + 
 +=== Other === 
 + 
 +{{https://​www.fs-flightcontrol.com/​img/​manual/​features/​settings/​other-other.png?​nolink|}} 
 + 
 +By default the button ''​Freeze''​ only freezes the aircraft position. 
 + 
 +If you would like to have also the altitude frozen, you can select this here. 
 + 
 +:i: Note: When X-Plane is used altitude is always frozen as well as it does not support freezing position only.