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Change Log - Goflight Interface Tool

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edited December 2024 in GoFlight Interface Tool - Technical Support

4.8.1.0 (MSFS)

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- Added support for MSFS2024.

- Added additional Events and Variables.

- Compiled with version 0.24.3.0 of the FS2020 SDK.

- Check for Steam installations before MS Store to avoid mistakes in detection.

4.8.0.0 (FS2020)

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- Added support for PMDG 777

4.7.4.0

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- GF166 COM defaults to using 3 decimal places. Must click the GF166 COM button to configure it with new layout

- Added additional Events and Variables for FS2020

- Compiled with version 0.22.3.0 of the FS2020 SDK

4.7.3.2 (FS2020)

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- GIT now works in external view in FS2020

- FSX/FSX SE/P3D versions now work with Windows 11.

4.7.3.1 (FS2020)

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- WASM module no longer reports lvars from previously loaded aircraft.

- Lua console window now closes on Windows 11.

- GIT no longer hangs waiting for FlightSimIOLua to close.

4.7.3.0 (FS2020)

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- Added lots of new FS2020 Events.

- Added a couple of FS2020 Variables.

- Updated GIT to detect Sim Mode correctly in FS2020.

- Bespoke Events SendKey Tasks now work correctly with FS2020.

- The GF MCP vertical speed and altitude displays now work correctly with the PMDG 737/6/8

4.7.2.2 (FS2020)

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- Fixed bug creating an invalid path to update the PMDG 738 options file.

4.7.2.1 (FS2020)

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- Fixed incorrect device quantities for some devices.

4.7.2.0 (FS2020)

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- Added function to update 737_Options.ini for the PMDG 738

- Added latest interim PMDG SDK.

- Adding lots of additional PMDG events.

4.7.1.0 (FS2020)

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- Added function to update 737_Options.ini for the PMDG 736

4.7.0.0 (FS2020)

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- Added support for interim PMDG 737 SDK that supports updated versions of the initial 737 release.

4.6.2.0

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PMDG 737/NGX:

- Fixed bug with flaps toggle switch.


FS2020:

- Changed default NAV and COM config to not use the CARRY events.


4.6.1.0

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FS2020:

- Fixed incorrect paths for MS Store version


4.6.0.0

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FS2020:

- Fixed bug in Lua where continuous scripts would block any other scripts from executing.

- Added support for PMDG 737

- Compiled with version 0.18.0 of the MSFS2020 SDK


4.5.1.1

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FS2020:

- Fixed Lua issue when using sendcevt.

- Added additional Events and Variables

- Fixed issues with incorrect names for some variables.

- Compiled with version 0.15.0 of the MSFS2020 SDK

ALL:

- Improved parameter checking in Lua extensions to avoid crashes.

4.5.1.0 (MSFS2020 Only)

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- Added missing indexed versions of AUTOPILOT_AIRSPEED_HOLD_VAR variables.

4.5.0.0 (MSFS2020 Only)

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- Added hundreds of additional Variables.

- Added a timeout on Late Lvars to ensure the start up process completes even if the Late Lvars cannot be registered.

4.4.2.0 (MSFS2020 Only)

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- Detective now support Client/Custom Events via the SendClient task. See Detective Tasks article in the user guide on how to use it.

- Lua now supports Client/Custom Events via the sendcevt function. See Lua GoFlight Interface Tool Extensions article in the user guide on how to use it.

4.4.1.0 (MSFS2020 Only)

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- Bespoke Events now load after all late Lvars registered and received.

4.4.0.0 (MSFS2020 Only)

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- Added Detective support for MSFS.

- Added Bespoke Events and Bespoke Variables support for MSFS.

- Adding Local Variables (Lvars) support for MSFS.

- Added Late Lvar registration support for MSFS.

- Fixed name recognition issues on some MSFS variables.

- Added Lvar support to Lua for MSFS (lvarget & lvarset).

- Fixed issue where Lvar changes would not be notified.

- Lua Config.txt file now needs a portms2020: entry. The default portms2020 value should be 27016.

- Compiled with version 0.12.0 of the MSFS2020 SDK

4.3.4.0 (MSFS2020 Only)

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- Added several hundred new FS2020 specific Events.

- Compiled with version 0.9.0 of the FS2020 SDK.

3.8.2.0

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- Added PMDG NGXu BBJ support.

4.3.3.0 (MSFS2020 Only)

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- Compiled with version 0.7.1 of the FS2020 SDK

4.3.2.0 (MSFS2020 Only)

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- Fixed issues with some variables that have indexes higher than 4, not being recognised.

- Added additional Variables.

- Compiled with version 0.6.1 of the FS2020 SDK

- Updated installer to include Lua Config.txt file if it doesn't already exist.

4.3.1.0 (MSFS2020 Only)

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- Added additional error checking/capture code around starting and closing FlightSimIOLua.

- Installer provides correct version of C++ runtime.

- Now creates its own unique licence file to stop it clashing with the licence for the P3D version.

4.3.0.0 (MSFS2020 Only)

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- Added Lua support. A separate program called FlightSimIOLua will run out of process to provide Lua functionality. The commands setlvar and getlvar do not work as no lvar support is currently in place. The ability to update Simconnect variables has been added to Lua. See the Lua section in the on-line user guide for further information.

4.2.0.0 (MSFS2020 Only)

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- Fixed issue with configurations not saving and other bugs related to aircraft changing.

4.1.0.0 (MSFS2020 Only)

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- Added additional FS 2020 variables.

4.0.0.0 (MSFS2020 Only)

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- Basic support for FS 2020 (Work in progress)

3.8.0.0

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- Added Prepar3D v5 support.

- Fixed landing gear compatibility issue for the NGXu and the LGT/LGT II.

- Added additonal Light Actions that round to 3 decimal places: ADD_AS_DECIMAL_3_DECIMAL_PLACES, DIVIDE_AS_DECIMAL_3_DECIMAL_PLACES, MULTIPLY_AS_DECIMAL_3_DECIMAL_PLACES, SUBTRACT_AS_DECIMAL_3_DECIMAL_PLACES

3.7.0.0
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- Added PMDG 737 NGXu support in Prepar3D v4.

3.6.5.1
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- Added further additional missing code to handle 10240 Lvars.

3.6.5.0
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- Increased maximum Lvars that GIT can handle from 5120 to 10240

3.6.3.0
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- Fixed issue with version checking that was triggering an SLS/TLS error due to web hosting security upgrades.
- Fixed issue where only one GF46 could be detected.

3.0.1.1
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-Fixed issue during registration that was triggering an SLS/TLS error on some systems.

3.6.1.0
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- Fixed issue with RunLUA Tasks loading as Remark Tasks. To correct for specific aircraft, load the aircraft so the VC is showing. Start GIT, quit GIT and then start GIT again.

3.6.0.0
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- Added update check and notification for latest versions of GIT.
- Improved Lvar data handling code to ensure LED's update in all circumstances.
- Implemented a work around for the Q400 which would not create the critical "MJC_..." Lvars at the expected time in certain situations resulting in numerous import and loading errors which would make the GoFlight equipment work erratically or not at all.
- Added a delay in the GIT DLL before scraping the system for Lvars to ensure sufficient time has passed for all of them to be created.
- Fixed numerous issues and bugs with Q400 fake Lvars.
- Fixed bug in "Sim Mode" detection that would cause premature loading of Lvars and config data resulting in errors.
- Fixed issue where Joystick axis support was completely broken.
- Fixed serious obfuscation issues that were causing failed imports for various aircraft.
- Renaming an Lua file outside of GIT then loading GIT and going to the Lua console no longer causes a crash.
- Any Lua filename containing "start" now executes correctly and does not cause a crash.
- Importing Lua files via the Import Wizard is now creating Bespoke Events correctly and not causing exceptions.
- Able to Export Bespoke Events if the current active Bespoke Event contains no Tasks.
- GIT no longer unresponsive on exit.
- Fixed Simconnect exception errors when using the PMDG NGX.

3.5.0.0 (P3Dv4 versions only!)
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- Fixed issue of NGX Exceptions in P3Dv4
- 64Bit BETA version available for P3Dv4

3.4.10.0
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- Improved null reference checking and exception handling in Detective.
- Removed automatic sorting code for Events and Light Data combo boxes as it was causing crashes in Detective.

3.4.9.0
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- Added facility where right clicking an Lvar in Detective Fixed View will hide the Lvar (add it to the Hidden list).
- Added facility to clear the Scrolling View in Detective.
- Fixed bug in installer for FSX SE which would install non SE version of dll if FSX had not previously been installed.
- Fixed crash in Detective after editing a Switch task.
- Fixed bug that would create a 2nd Switch task when editing an existing Switch task.
- Added a new view to Detective that is similar to the fixed view but this auto sorts on the time field.
- The Events and Light Data combo boxes remain in sorted order after changes, such as renaming.

3.4.8.0
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- Reverted to old 3rd party C# class that was causing GIT to lock up when using Detective.
- Added specific GoFlight Interface Module.dll for 32bit, FSX SE and 64bit.

3.4.7.0
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- Fixed bug that would cause the searched light data selection to not show as selected.
- Fixed UI Windows Data Error 4 exceptions that were causing delays and lockups in the config tabs.
- Fixed bug that was causing Stack Overflow Exceptions and lock ups when searching for Events and Variables.

3.4.6.0
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- Hardened code around saving aircraft settings to reduce potential for file corruption.
- Fixed lock up and crash issue in Detective.
- Added sendkey & sendkeyalt support to Lua.
- P3Dv4 module complied against latest SDK.

3.4.4.0
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- Fixed occasional issue in Bespoke Events processing that could cause a deadlock in certain situations.
- Fixed issue where all BLANK light actions would not update the displays from being blank if the variable value had not changed prior to the blanking.
- Reworked code to stop occasional deadlock when GIT restarts.
- Added button HOLD support to the GF166.
- Lua Bespoke Events are not deleted when the Import Wizard is run or the Wipe button is used in Detective. This ensures assignments to devices stay in place.
- Fixed several serious bugs in the Import Wizard that were causing failed imports, corrupt configs and crashes.
- Fixed issue where all BLANK light actions would not update the displays from being blank if the variable value had not changed prior to the blanking.
- Reworked code to stop occasional deadlock when GIT restarts.
- Altered Syncing Switches and Selectors code so that the Start Bespoke Event and Lua global scripts start when syncing has finished and not before. Code has also been altered to try only 3 times before quitting.
- Fixed bug in GF46 if AV_ENABLED and in alert mode, the display would not update if the power came on or was recycled.
- Fixed bug in GF46 if alerts were queued they would not display for 10 minutes.
- Fixed bug in GF46 when alerts were loaded, the time last fired was not being reset.
- Added Light Command and Light Value options to the GF45 and GF46.
- Fixed minor issue with blank state in MCP PRO and MCP.
- Fixed mistakes in the UI for the GF45.
- Fixed bug where bespoke events would cause errors once assigned.
- Added tooltips to the Events and Variables list areas so the full name can be viewed if cut off.
- Renaming Bespoke Variables and Bespoke Events now update in the GoFlight hardware config tabs and the Lua console.
- Fixed bug where LGT gear variables were being saved as integers and not fullname descriptions.
- Fixed bug in Detective that was generating "Sequence contains no matching element" exceptions in Fixed & Split View.
- Added button press effect.

3.4.0.0
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- Added built in LUA support along with LUA extensions for accessing GIT and an LUA Console.
- Fixed bug for Send tasks where value was converted from Int64 to a float and would change the value entered or edited.
- Fixed bug where OFF events for PMDG aircraft could not be set to BLANK
- Added support for Bespoke Variables in PMDG and iFly aircraft to enable support for LUA.
- Added support for Bespoke Events containing RunLUA tasks to all aircraft including PMDG and iFly.
- Added support for Bespoke Events to be set for ON and OFF events for PMDG and iFly aircraft.
- Fixed issue where P3Dv4 and PMDG aircraft have started to send Simconnect data containing NULL which triggered an error state in GIT.
- Fixed issue where using PMDG aircraft without a GF TQ6 attached would create a Simconnect error and result in GIT not working.
- Fixed bug when the TQ6 is auto configured with the PMDG NGX and the 777 - Simconnect events were not mapped so created Simconnect errors when the TQ6 used.
- Fixed issue where PMDG aircraft with no Simconnect variables in use would trigger 3 exceptions during connection.
- Fixed issue where wipe button would be disabled in Detective if the displayed Bespoke Event had no Tasks.
- Fixed bug in Import Wizard where path would have too many slashes.
- Fixed bug for PMDG and iFly aircraft using Simconnect variables for power - restarting GIT would cause GIT to crash.
- Popup messages about SDK option issues for PMDG aircraft now restricted to reloading of the aircraft only. Errors are written to the log. The pop up messages were causing issues on some PC's resulting in no communciation with GIT and the aircraft.

3.3.0.1
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- Added Event and Variable search facilities on each GoFlight device tab.

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