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Thanks to Bill Sparker, the plugin developer, the problem with radios has been resolved. Now they are visible on the panels. The revised ini file is attached. Please let me now if it works. Best, xsaitekpanels.rar

AJ, If the ini file is located in the SAAB folder, it will only affect this plane. For other planes, you can have different ini files located in other planes' folders. So, this ini file will not affect other planes. Just remember to reload xsaitekpanels.ini in the XP menu, Best, Igor

Sorry to hear that. I suspect this is some compatibility issue with the plugin. Unfortunately, there will be no support from the plugin developer -- he works on Linux. So, we are on our own here. Did you try to reload the xsaitepanels.ini (in the XP menu under Plugin)? If so, I have no idea what is going on. There are also other XP drivers on the official Saitek site. I may also try those out. Please let me know if you find the reason. Cheers, Igor

One correction. Altimeter tuning is working. Use the lower XPDR knob with the function button (to learn about the function button, read the plugin manual). It is the altitude tuning that does not work. Best,

You're welcome, AJ! Do numbers change on your radio panel????!!!!! :-O Cheers, Igor

Hi. I have mapped some Saab 340 commands and datarefs in the xsaitekpanels plugin. Not everything works, but this is something we can start with. Limitations: - Only for Saitek multi and radio panels; - Radio: you can tune radios (COM and NAV). Numbers are changing in the plane but are not changing on the Saitek panels themselves, though; - Altimeter tuning is not working; - ADF tuning is not working; - Switching between Active and Stby on the Upper NAV1 is not working (have no idea why the heck it is not). It is working on the Lower NAV1 though. - AP button is not working. Copy the xsaitekpanels.ini file to the folder of the plane (e.g., D:\X-Plane 10\Aircraft\X-Aviation\Saab 340A\Passenger Variant\). One note: CLIMB button is mapped to the REV button on the multi panel. Cheers. xsaitekpanels.zip

Thanks, AJ! Indeed, flying VORs/NDBs is much more fun than pressing one button on climb and another on descend. ))) Best!

Hm.... 8-/ Something I might not have realized... Thanks! ))

Here I noticed that I had the second RMI switched to ADF. But I bet I had the same issue with it set to VOR... I do not seem to have problems with NAV1. Cheers

Yes. It has been taken at the time I am experiencing the issue. But I have the same issue at 30 nm from VOR. Frankly, I have not yet been able to fly with NAV2 engaged. VOR never captures on NAV2. I always have to manually set HDG to fly to the NAV1 VOR. Just cannot figure out what I am doing wrong... Hm....

I have: CYOW - YOW - YCF - YYZ - CYYZ Less than 50 nm to YYZ (112.150). I have to keep the HDG mode. As soon as I press NAV, the plane turns 180 degrees and flies the opposite direction. The same thing happens at closer distances and following your manuals. Which makes me think that i am doing something wrong. Thanks!

Hi. Apparently, I am doing something wrong but I cannot figure out what exactly. I have tuned the VOR frequency on NAV 2, made it active, pushed NAV S R. I have also aligned the NAV course, and I am approximately 20-30 nm from the VOR. But instead of flying towards VOR, it makes a 180 turn and flies the opposite direction. I do not understand what exactly I am missing. Thank you!

Hi, just wanted to let you know that I am working on my second version of the CRJ Virtual Dispatch. It will include improved fuel planning and loading. Meanwhile you can try my current version, if you have not done so already. Cheers,

Sounds great. I will work on that and will provide you with a list. I am still reading the manual and learning how to fly the plane. Great plane! And thanks a lot for your prompt response!

So my question to the developers of this great plane: is it possible to get a list of datarefs/commands as a text document or somehow else (akin to JRollon who published a list of datarefs for his CRJ200)? I would like to be able to use my Saitek multi panel and radio panel and it seems to be possible to do so with the xsaitekpanels plug-in if I know the datarefs. Please advise.

JGregory. I agree. But my point is that HDR is hardly the reason for low fps. I have 777 running at 28-30 with the same settings. And that one is considered to be tough on fps. Cheers.

Hello. Is it possible to share the datarefs for the plane? I would like to program my Saitek panels. Thanks a lot! Igor

Unfortunately, the assumption that HDR is to blame is wrong. Texture: extreme res at 3840x1080; shadow 3d on aircraft, at KSEA; HDR off - 22 HDR on - 21. Texture: high res. Exactly the same fps. So the low frames are not due to HDR or texture res quality, Please check other possibilities, Otherwise, looks like a great plane! Thank you.

Hello, Cooley. Do you have an access to the Weight and Balance manual? I could try to do an app for this plane akin to CRJ but without the WBM I should not even start... Thanks!

Version 1.2 is available now. Not sure why the files are not available at x-pilot. This is a question to the forum moderators. You can also download the latest version here: http://igorland.com/vdispatch.html Thank you all for using it!

Thank you all for using it! I have uploaded a new version of the application. Have a safe flight!

A new version is available for downloading. Enjoy!

Thanks! Well, what I am doing now is creating my own Java class to read Metar and get the Temperature data. If you are interested, I can share with you the code when I am done. Cheers.

Andyrooc. Do you know how to deal with the following? UAAA com.feldt.metar.exceptions.MetarParseException : Unknown token: "16002MPS" in "UAAA 271400Z 16002MPS 0700 R05L/1900N R05R/1900N BR FU FEW050 BKN100 01/M02 Q1016 88CLRD65 TEMPO 0600 FU" at com.feldt.metar.Metar.parse(Metar.java:213) at MetarData.temperature(MetarData.java:25) at Main.main(Main.java:26) Exception in thread "main" java.lang.NullPointerException at MetarData.temperature(MetarData.java:29) at Main.main(Main.java:26) Thank you so much!

Thanks, Andyrooc. Your help is much appreciated. I am getting the desired temperature now. The only problem is that the com.feldt.metar.exceptions.MetarParseException is thrown too often because tokens are not recognized: (e.g., M08/ instead of M08/M20). But thanks anyways for your help!