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−	==ProSim737 System==	+	[[Main Page]] > [[ProSim737 Manual]] > ProSimB738 System
−	===Introduction===	+	ProSim737 System is the main server module of the ProSim737 suite. All other modules connect to this application in order to communicate with one another.
−	In the cockpit, pilots interact with an aircraft in various ways. There are switches, dials and levers to interact with the aircraft and there are indicators and gauges to read back states. All of these elements are represented in ProSim737 System. For the software to operate correctly, ProSim737 System needs to know exactly how these elements relate to your specific cockpit hardware.	+	The main use of this application, besides being a central hub for the suite, is to configure ProSim as well as checking the status of hardware and connected modules.
		+	[[File:ProSim737 System Window.jpg|alt=ProSim737 System Window|none|thumb|972x972px|ProSim737 System Window]]
−	Configuring ProSim737 System is the process of assigning each of these elements to the physical switches, indicators, levers and dials that you have in your cockpit.	+	==Main interface==
		+	The main interface comprises of two parts: the navigation bar at the top, and a row of tabs in the center of the screen.
		+	Note:
		+	*At the very top: Current ProSim version and name of the licence holder
		+	*At the very bottom: Indication of version status: indicates whether or not the latest (stable) version of ProSim is running
−	Foremost, ProSim737 System is the multifunctional module that performs the following tasks:	+	====Navigation bar====
−	*Performs as a central hub for all ProSim737 Suite modules.	+	The navigation bar consists of three buttons, each opening a dropdown menu.
−	*Manages the simulation of aircraft systems.	+	[[File:SYSTEM_NAVBAR.PNG|frame|left|ProSim737 v3 Navigation bar]]
−	*Features a webserver for the Instructor Operating Station (IOS).	+	<br />
−	*Distributes audio and navigational data to relevant modules.	+	<br clear="all">
−	*Interacts with the image generator.	+	====System status tabs====
−	*Validation of the user license key for the ProSim737 Suite.	+	The row of tabs shows the current status of the different systems of the aircraft, such as electric systems, hydraulics, navigation, etc.
−	*Manages geographical databases.	+	[[File:SYSTEM_STATUS.PNG|frame|left|ProSim737 v3 Configuration window - Main tab]]
−	*Connectivity of cockpit hardware.	+	<br clear="all">The default tab is always the 'Main' tab, showing the status of all currently connected hardware in the 'IO Modules'-box and the current status of the software in the 'Software'-box.
−	*Performs ProSim737 Suite version update.	+	Whenever a certain set of hardware is connected, that list can be saved as the required list of hardware; when something fails or is not connected, a red line in this box will gives a warning.
−	*Automates ProSim737 Suite updates.	+	[[File:SYSTEM_STATUS1.PNG|700px|left|ProSim737 v3 Configuration window - Main hydraulic tab]]
−	*Provides debugging tools for connected hardware.	+	<br clear="all">
−	*Extensive hardware and software debugging tools provided.<br>	+	===File dropdown===
−	===Module instances and directory names===	+	The file dropdown is only used when ProSim737NG/MAX is started for the first time to enter your licensing information; as well, a button to exit ProSim737NG/MAX.
−	* Only one instance of ProSim737 System is allowed in the simulator setup.	+	<br />
−	* ProSim737 Systems needs direct access to simulator platform and therefore must run on the primary computer.	+	===Config dropdown===
		+	The Config dropdown allows access to certain configuration windows of ProSim System.
		+	<br />
		+	[[ProSim737 Configuration]]
		+	<br />
−	===ProSim737 General===	+	====Import Configuration====
−	====First start====	+	This functionality allows the import of all settings from a different installation of ProSim. This is especially useful when reinstalling a workstation running ProSim System, or when installing a new workstation that will run ProSim System. In order to use this functionality, follow the steps below:
−	# Double click the file Prosim737.exe from the ProSim737 directory on the primary computer for the ProSim737 System module to start.	+	<br />
−	# During initial startup of ProSim737 System, firewall warnings might be displayed. ProSim737 System starts a built in web server and connects to the online ProSim-AR servers for license validation, so this is a normal procedure.	+	#Create a back-up of your current 'Config.xml'. This file can be found in the installation folder of ProSim737 System. In case of a complete Windows reinstall or a new computer, place the back-up file on a USB-drive for example.
−	# If no license key has been entered previously ProSim737 System will display a license key input screen on startup. Enter a valid license key or select 30 minutes free trial and press OK to continue. Internet connection is required for this step.	+	#After the (re)installation of Windows and ProSim737, copy the file to 'desktop' and open ProSim737 System.
−	# Read Terms and Conditions as displayed. Agree to continue or abandon use.	+	#Click 'Config' in the navigation bar, and then 'Import Config'. Browse to back-up 'Config.xml' file on the 'desktop' or USB-drive, select it and click on 'Open'.
−	# First the splash screen appears for a couple of seconds after which the ProSim737 System Interface is displayed	+	#Settings will be confirmed by ProSim System.
−		+	[[File:SYS_IMPORT.PNG|left|700px|ProSim737 v3 Configuration window - Import config]]
−	====ProSim737 System window====	+	<br clear="all">
−	* The ProSim737 System Interface always displays a horizontal top navigation with the items “File”, “Config” and “Help”.	+	====Database====
−	* Below is a horizontal navigation bar dividing the screen in tabs. The '''Main''' tab displays an overview of connected cockpit hardware and software, the other tabs display the current state of cockpit switches, indicators, gauges, gates, etc. These tabs are not used for making configuration changes, they are only used to display the current state of elements or to change the value of a switch in the software if no hardware switch for that particular function is connected.	+	The database window shows the actual status of all three databases ProSim uses:
−	* While running your simulator software, verify that the ‘Simulator Connection’ on the main tab states "Connected". If not check FSUIPC installation.	+	#The [https://navigraph.com Navigraph] database: this database contains navigational data; SIDs, STARs, VORs, and more.
−		+	#The scenery database: this database contains all simulator scenery currently installed and an initial version is created when ProSim737 System is run for the first time.
−	====Config->Configuration->Main====	+	#The terrain database: the terrain database is used to display ND terrain, when clicking the EFIS button 'TERR'. ProSim has its own database, which can be downloaded directly through the Database window or from the Prosim-AR.com downloads section [https://prosim-ar.com/downloads here].
−		+	[[File:DATABASE.PNG|700px|ProSim737 v3 Database window]]
−	Used for general configuration settings. Recommended after initial setup.	+	<br clear="all">'''Note that after installing new add-on scenery to Prepar3D or FSX, the scenery database builder should be run by pressing the 'Build database'-button.'''
−		+	<br />
−	====Config->Configuration->Drivers====	+	====Audio Addons====
−		+	This window enables custom sounds to be added to ProSim737. Refer to the [[ProSim737_Audio]] page for more information on this window and add-on sounds in general.
−	Used to enable and configure drivers for cockpit hardware.	+	[[File:ADDAUDIO2.PNG|left|300px|ProSim737 v3 Add-on Sounds window]]
−		+	<br clear="all">
−	====Config->Configuration->Combined config====	+	====Company Routes====
−		+	[[File:SYS_COMPROUTES.PNG|left|400px|ProSim737 v3 Add-on Sounds window]]
−	Used to assign hardware indicators, gauges and switches to software functions.	+	<br clear="all">
−		+	====Import From V2====
−	====Config->Database====	+	As a user from version 2 of ProSim, it is possible to import personalised settings from the V2 installation when upgrading to V3, and works exactly like the regular configuration import described above.
−	* In the Navigraph database section - verify that the Navigraph database is loaded (installation described in the [[Installation]] chapter of this manual) - if not, reinstall.	+	<br />
−	* In the Terrain data section - verify that the terrain database is available - if not, reinstall.	+	===Help dropdown===
−	* In the Scenery database section - select the path to the installation directory from your back-end simulator (Lockheed Martin Prepar3D® or FSX) and click on "Build database". Remember to repeat this step after making changes to your installed scenery.	+	The help dropdown menu gives access to updates and licenses, amongst some other features.
−		+	<br />
−	====Help > Updates====	+	====Web Access====
−		+	Quick access to the [[Instructor_Operating_Station]] is possible via this window. Note it is the web application. For more info, refer to the [[Instructor Operating_Station]] page.
−	Opens the ProSim737 version manager, which displays the current installed version number and the expiry date of the update subscription and contains 3 tabs:	+	[[File:SYS_HELP_WEB.PNG|left|400px|ProSim737 v3 Web Access window]]
−	* '''Releases''' - Used to download and install regular ProSim737 updates	+	<br clear="all">
−	* '''Add ons''' - Used to download ProSim737 Flight Model updates and other add-ons	+	====Updates====
−	* '''Pre-releases''' - Used to download and install ProSim737 beta releases	+	Notification of available updates are upon start-up of ProSim737 System in case download add-ons are needed, such as the [[Visual_Flight_Model]] or beta-versions of ProSim737 System.
−		+	As seen in the image below, the 'updates'-window is divided into three separate tabs:
−	ProSim737 System will notify when new releases become available (depends on the setting in Config->Configuration->Main/Updates). In order to install a new version, click on install next to the desired version in the ProSim737 version manager. Update will be automatically downloaded and distributed to all the connected ProSim737 modules.	+	*Releases: Stable releases, versioning as vX.X (F.e. v3.01, v4.02, etc.)
−		+	*Addons: Add-ons released by ProSim, such as the Prepar3D Module and the [Visual_Flight_model]
−	In between releases, the ProSim-AR team constantly creates beta releases for testing purposes. Beta releases may be installed however can contain untested functionality. To receive notifications for new beta releases check the box ‘Monitor beta releases’ in the Config->Configuration->Main	+	*Pre-releases: Beta versions of ProSim737. Versioning as Vx.xbx (F.e. V3.02b5, V4.10b12, etc). Advised only for advanced users, or if advised by ProSim.
−		+	All releases and pre-releases are accompanied by release-notes. These are also posted on the [https://www.prosim-ar.com/forum forums].
−	===Hardware Configuration===	+	<br />
−	Cockpit hardware can be divided into two groups:	+	====Input debugger====
−		+	The input debugger will mostly be used in case of issues with hardware or ProSim737 System. If support is requested, a copy of the contents of the input debugger may be asked to be sent to ProSim-AR Support.
−	====Specific hardware====	+	[[File:SYS_HELP_DEBUG.PNG|left|400px|ProSim737 v3 Input debugger window]]
−	Specific hardware are modules that can tell ProSim737 exactly what the state of specific switches / function  is. These are usually plug and play panels like radios and MCPs. This hardware requires little configuration.	+	<br clear="all">
−	Examples are all SimWorld, CPFlight, Cockpitsonic components as well as some FDS cockpit modules.	+	====Licenses & About====
−		+	This is the legal part of ProSim737. Opening this window will show the copyrights, as well as the currently linked software licence- and update keys.
−	====Generic hardware====	+	Two buttons are shown:
−	Generic hardware are parts that provide a set of input and output signals which don’t have a specific function. These boards are usually generic I/O boards. With this hardware, ProSim737 needs to be configured in detail.	+	*Purge cached licenses: Note currently linked licence keys will be removed. Use this button when reinstalling Windows or when migrating to a new computer.
−	Examples are FDS SYS boards, Phidgets boards, OpenCockpits hardware and joystick cards.	+	*Register licenses: Use this button after using the 'Purge cached licenses'-button to enter new software- or update licence keys.
−		+	[[File:SYS_LICABOUT.PNG|left|400px|ProSim737 v3 License & About window]]
−	===Supported hardware (click on link for instructions)===
−
−	====[[CPflight Hardware|CPFlight]]====
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−	====[[FDS Hardware|Flightdeck Solution]]====
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−	====[[OpenCockpits Hardware (SIOC)|OpenCockpits]]====
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−	====[[SimWorld Hardware|SimWorld]]====
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−	====[[CockpitSonic Hardware|CockpitSonic]]====
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−	====[[Sismo Hardware|Sismo]]====
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−	====[[Flight Illusion|Flight Illusion]]====
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−	====[[DirectInput devices (Game Controllers)|DirectInput devices (Game Controllers)]]====
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−	====[[Phidgets|Phidgets]]====
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−	====[[PoKeys|Pokeys]]====
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−	Flight Simulator Center / Poldragonet
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−	GoFlight
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−	Pololu
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−	FlyEngravity
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−	Matrix Orbital
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−	=== Notes ===
−	====8.33Khz====
−	As of 2.07b8, ProSim737 supports 8.33Khz voice spacing channels.
−
−	Note the following:
−	# Requires FSUIPC 5.132b or later.
−	# Will only work with P3D V4 if using MSFS
−	# You need to enable this option on IOS -> Cockpit Setup -> Options
−	# Not all hardware will support it (thus the option to use it). Any hardware handling the frequency internally will not work unless 833 is supported by the hardware. Script based radios may not work either.
−	And NO we cannot do anything about the not supported hardware. Contact your hardware supplier.
−
−	This new functionality will handle the frequency in hz, instead of the old BCD format.
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−
−	====Active Sky====
−	ProSim supports Active Sky as weather engine.
−	To have AS weather radar depicted on ProSim Display you need to add the following line to your FSUIPC.ini file ([General] section):
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−	ASNwxRadarPath = <YOUR_PATH_TO_PROSIM_SYSTEM_FOLDER>/radar.bin
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−	It is also important to configure detailed clouds in FSX/P3D
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−	P3D:
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−	[[file:Detailed_clouds_p3d.png]]
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−	FSX:
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−	[[file:Detailed_clouds_fsx.png]]
−	[[Category:ProSim737 Manual]]

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Latest revision as of 06:18, 12 October 2022

Main Page > ProSim737 Manual > ProSimB738 System

ProSim737 System is the main server module of the ProSim737 suite. All other modules connect to this application in order to communicate with one another. The main use of this application, besides being a central hub for the suite, is to configure ProSim as well as checking the status of hardware and connected modules.

1 Main interface

The main interface comprises of two parts: the navigation bar at the top, and a row of tabs in the center of the screen. Note:

• At the very top: Current ProSim version and name of the licence holder
• At the very bottom: Indication of version status: indicates whether or not the latest (stable) version of ProSim is running

1.1 Navigation bar

The navigation bar consists of three buttons, each opening a dropdown menu.

1.2 System status tabs

The row of tabs shows the current status of the different systems of the aircraft, such as electric systems, hydraulics, navigation, etc.

The default tab is always the 'Main' tab, showing the status of all currently connected hardware in the 'IO Modules'-box and the current status of the software in the 'Software'-box. Whenever a certain set of hardware is connected, that list can be saved as the required list of hardware; when something fails or is not connected, a red line in this box will gives a warning.

1.3 File dropdown

The file dropdown is only used when ProSim737NG/MAX is started for the first time to enter your licensing information; as well, a button to exit ProSim737NG/MAX.

1.4 Config dropdown

The Config dropdown allows access to certain configuration windows of ProSim System.
ProSim737 Configuration

1.4.1 Import Configuration

This functionality allows the import of all settings from a different installation of ProSim. This is especially useful when reinstalling a workstation running ProSim System, or when installing a new workstation that will run ProSim System. In order to use this functionality, follow the steps below:

1. Create a back-up of your current 'Config.xml'. This file can be found in the installation folder of ProSim737 System. In case of a complete Windows reinstall or a new computer, place the back-up file on a USB-drive for example.
2. After the (re)installation of Windows and ProSim737, copy the file to 'desktop' and open ProSim737 System.
3. Click 'Config' in the navigation bar, and then 'Import Config'. Browse to back-up 'Config.xml' file on the 'desktop' or USB-drive, select it and click on 'Open'.
4. Settings will be confirmed by ProSim System.

1.4.2 Database

The database window shows the actual status of all three databases ProSim uses:

1. The Navigraph database: this database contains navigational data; SIDs, STARs, VORs, and more.
2. The scenery database: this database contains all simulator scenery currently installed and an initial version is created when ProSim737 System is run for the first time.
3. The terrain database: the terrain database is used to display ND terrain, when clicking the EFIS button 'TERR'. ProSim has its own database, which can be downloaded directly through the Database window or from the Prosim-AR.com downloads section here.

Note that after installing new add-on scenery to Prepar3D or FSX, the scenery database builder should be run by pressing the 'Build database'-button.

1.4.3 Audio Addons

This window enables custom sounds to be added to ProSim737. Refer to the ProSim737_Audio page for more information on this window and add-on sounds in general.

1.4.4 Company Routes

1.4.5 Import From V2

As a user from version 2 of ProSim, it is possible to import personalised settings from the V2 installation when upgrading to V3, and works exactly like the regular configuration import described above.

1.5 Help dropdown

The help dropdown menu gives access to updates and licenses, amongst some other features.

1.5.1 Web Access

Quick access to the Instructor_Operating_Station is possible via this window. Note it is the web application. For more info, refer to the Instructor Operating_Station page.

1.5.2 Updates

Notification of available updates are upon start-up of ProSim737 System in case download add-ons are needed, such as the Visual_Flight_Model or beta-versions of ProSim737 System. As seen in the image below, the 'updates'-window is divided into three separate tabs:

• Releases: Stable releases, versioning as vX.X (F.e. v3.01, v4.02, etc.)
• Addons: Add-ons released by ProSim, such as the Prepar3D Module and the [Visual_Flight_model]
• Pre-releases: Beta versions of ProSim737. Versioning as Vx.xbx (F.e. V3.02b5, V4.10b12, etc). Advised only for advanced users, or if advised by ProSim.

All releases and pre-releases are accompanied by release-notes. These are also posted on the forums.

1.5.3 Input debugger

The input debugger will mostly be used in case of issues with hardware or ProSim737 System. If support is requested, a copy of the contents of the input debugger may be asked to be sent to ProSim-AR Support.

1.5.4 Licenses & About

This is the legal part of ProSim737. Opening this window will show the copyrights, as well as the currently linked software licence- and update keys. Two buttons are shown:

• Purge cached licenses: Note currently linked licence keys will be removed. Use this button when reinstalling Windows or when migrating to a new computer.
• Register licenses: Use this button after using the 'Purge cached licenses'-button to enter new software- or update licence keys.