Can't get it work properly with MSFS 2024

[F-Loyer]

With FSFS 2024, Lattest MSFSPortal Plugin 1.6.2.0 and WASim v1.3.2.0.

I have tried the plugin with the FltSIm 2020 Landcape page... The connection is OK (I have all the variables displayed...) But I can't tune the Autopilot SPD (there are some others... throtlles, but let's concentrate to the Autopilot SPD...).

In the Touch portal settings, I see a "Sets the airspeed hold value / Airspeed Hold Value" in light green, which doesn't seem to come from the MSFSTouchPortalPlugin. But if I replace it with "Airspeed Hold Value" (in blue) from the plugin, it doesn't work better.

I have also tried the "Starter/Example Page 1; 13 x 8 Layout", but the Increase button trigger a "Selected value" (in light green) which doesn't seem to come from a plugin. If I add the same "Airspeed Hold Value" (in blue) from the plugin from the plugin, it doesn't work better too.

[mpaperno]

Hi Frédéric,

The green-colored actions are from an older version of this plugin. The green was often hard to read, so it got replaced with blue a while ago. The green versions should all still work.

The whole "FltSim 2020" page is quite dated though, in terms of the plugin, simulator, and Touch Portal itself. And it always had some issues when trying to switch between the different views. I wouldn't use it at this point.

The "Starter Page" should be OK, though I haven't personally tested it since SU3 came out (but so far unaware of any problems with SU3). One question here is which MSFS model(s) are you trying it with? A basic C172 is a good start to test with (though I'm not sure airspeed can be controlled by AP on that). The AP controls could also vary based which electronics module is used in the model (or if it has been modified).

It is the AP controls in particular giving you trouble, or are other systems affected as well?

From your description, I'm not really sure what you modified or expect to happen on the starter page AP controls. The way the AP adjustments work is the "SEL" buttons tell the sim which value you want to adjust next (eg. "Airspeed Hold Value" with the "Select" option) and change the labels on the arrow buttons to the right (the "SEL" text should also turn yellow). Then the arrow buttons are used to actually modify the selected value (using the "Adjust a Selected Value" action). This is done just to save space on the page, vs. needing separate +/- buttons for each AP value.

Let me know what you think about the above points, and we can continue from there if you still experience issues.

Cheers,
-Max

[F-Loyer]

I use the "Starter page", and the "Airbus A320neo" airplane. Then I am sure the Autopilot is supported.

In one way, it works : modifying the SPD or the HDG from the mouse on screen is repported to Touch Portal.

In the other way (using TP to control MSFS), it doesn't : the air speed setting doesn't change. I have tried with the default actions (Select value - below the SPD display - then Selected Value / Increase) in light green (with the script editor), but also with the action proposed by Touch Portal (Airspeed Hold Value / Increase) in blue. I have tried with my tablet and its TP app, but also from the TP editor and its "Run Action" button.

Same with gear (reported on the tablet, but must be controlled by mouse or keyboard).

However, the parking brake works fine (both way). The trigerred action is in light green too.

EDIT: The WASM status is undetected.

But I have the logs:

09-03 22:38:39.688 [INF]: Initializing WASimClient v1.3.2.0 for client 88700C49 with net config ID 0
09-03 22:38:39.725 [INF]: Connected to Simulator "SunRise" v12.2.282174.999, with SimConnect v12.2.0.0 (Server v6)
09-03 22:38:39.726 [INF]: Connecting to WASimCommander server...
09-03 22:38:41.227 [ERR]: Server connection timed out or refused after 1500ms.
09-03 22:38:41.329 [INF]: Shutdown complete, network disconnected.

And no log in ...\AppData\Roaming\TouchPortal\plugins\MSFS-TouchPortal-Plugin\logs

[mpaperno]

Hi Frédéric,

Just saw your edits.

Regarding the A320neo, have you tried with a different model? Some models use custom implementations of various system, including AP, and I'm not sure if that model in particular follows all the typical standards. Generally if some standard controls aren't working with specific models, it is due to the model itself and one must go searching the Internets for what will actually work instead (usually some custom variable or event). I typically recommend a basic C172 to test with since that model uses (mostly) standard inputs.

I'm confused regarding the log file... you said

And no log in ...\AppData\Roaming\TouchPortal\plugins\MSFS-TouchPortal-Plugin\logs

But where did you get those log entries from, then?

Regarding the WASM connection, do you have the additional WASimModule installed in the FS24 Community folder, and does it show up in the sim's content manager? I'm not sure what would prevent the plugin from connecting to it, but we can investigate further if the module is installed properly.

Best,
-Max