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PIPE Connect Failed

Hi There
I have been using the software quite successfully on XP 11
All of a sudden I know get the error GIP:Pipe Connect Failed
It just keeps saying this on the log and I cannot access any functions on the main screen so I have to close it down, sometimes having to use Task Manager to close it
This happens now with any aircraft
At the moment its completley useless
I have read othr postings but cannot see a solution for my error
Please let me know what other information you require and I wilL of course post it on here

Many Thanks in advance

Paul
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  • Hi Paul,

    It sounds like the GoFlight Interface Plugin is not running or disabled or deleted. Re-install GIT and it should be OK. Also check in X-Plane that the plugin is enabled.

    Best wishes
    Steve
  • Hi Steve Thanks as always for your quick response
    I have reinstalled the latest GIT version and checked its enabled in the plugins but still get the same error

    Thanks
    Paul
  • edited March 2018
    Reinstall again and during the setup when it prompts for the plugin location, make sure the directory is correct for your installed version of X-Plane.

    Other than that, make sure GIT and X-Plane are running as Administrator.

    Best wishes
    Steve

    PS: What changed on your PC before this started happening?
  • Hi Steve
    Will do that when I get in
    But when I installed yesterday I checked all was located in the right directories and I always start as Administrator
    Nothing major changes to my PC only updating of Xplane

    Will try complete new install tonight and report back

    Thank you

    Paul
  • Hi Steve
    All new Install everything in the correct locations all under administrator and still the log file just say GIP: Pipe Connect Failed
    Left Hand Icon Green Middle Icon Flashing Rec Right Icon Red
    Using Latest GIT tool Xp version 11.20 vr6
    Plug In Enabled

    Let me know any more info you require

    Many Thanks in advance

    Paul

  • Uninstall GIT and install into C:\GoFlight. This will eliminate any security issues.
  • Hi
    Done that
    Its now in C:\GoFlight Interface Tool X-Plane

    Still getting same error I am afraid

    Thank you
    Paul
  • Is the GoFlight plugin showing up in X-Plane and it says enabled?
  • Forget that, can you post the log
  • Also try renaming Documents\GoFlight Interface Tool to eliminate any corrupt settings files.
  • Hi
    Image of the Log File
    What do I rename the Folder to ?

    Thanks

    Paul
  • Rename to anything as long as its different. You can rename it back if it makes no difference. My only other thought is whether your firewall/AV software is blocking communication.

    Best wishes
    Steve
  • Hi
    Still no Joy AV and Firewall checked
    I have just reinstalled it again for the umpteenth time and when I fire it up it does connect(Three Green Lights) but if I try to import a Profile it hangs then I have to close via Task Manager
    When I fire it up again its back to the Pipe Problem

    Very Frustrating considering I had it all working

    Thnaks
    Paul
  • Have you added anything to X-Plane recently like the modules Mikey talks about in his last post here: https://www.pollypotsoftware.org.uk/vanillaforums/discussion/835/git-for-x-plane-not-working-with-mcp-pro/p1
  • Checked that
    I have removed Gnd handling but still same error


    Paul
  • I would disable all plugins except GIT and see if that helps. Also see if its aircraft related - try a different plane.
  • Hi
    his is all getting a bit overwhelming
    I have removed ALL Plugins and still the same
    As a fully paid up customer I really think for the price this should really be working for me by now
    Can you please advise as to my next option please

    Many Thanks

    Paul
  • " ...when I fire it up it does connect(Three Green Lights) but ..." - at this point, copy and paste the log file and post it here.
  • I have the same problem. When I try to import the files, pressing the import key, I get the 2 lights on the right red and the git stops working. I am hoping that you can give me the solution to this problem in another discussion that you have open.
  • I have issued a new version of GIT. Try it and see if it fixes your problems.

    Best wishes
    Steve
  • Hi Steve
    Sorry still the same
    After I uninstall the previous version then reinstall a new version, on first running I get 3 Green lights but then I cant do anything else with it
    After closing that and restarting I just get Usual Pipe Error and its unusable

    Sorry

    Paul
  • Hi Steve,

    I am also seeing a similar issue. GIT 2.0.12.0

    To get three green status lights GIT must be stared first. Only then XP11 can be started. Very soon after XP11 starts the three green GIT status lights all light up and log looks normal.

    If XP11 is started first (or GIT is Restarted while the sim is running) only the GoFlight status light becomes green. The DRE mimic mode light and Aircraft light stay red ( and the log starts showing GIP: Pipe Connect Failed).

    This is definitely a change in behaviour from what I remember in previous versions. I always start GIT after XP11 and I don't recall seeing this issue in the past.

    regards
    Martin
  • Hi Martin
    I'm running 2.0.12.0 as well and am having no issues with starting XP11 first and then GIT. I've found the restart button problematic so if I need to restart I shut GIT down and start it back up again.

    Everybody's setup is different which makes tracking down issues like this frustrating.

    David
  • Hi David,

    For me, the above issue is observed regardless of the method GIT is shutdown and restarted. Killing the process in Task Manager, or simply closing with the X window icon makes no difference.
  • edited March 2018
    I think I have discovered the cause of the problem I described above (GIT 2.0.12.0 only showing one green status light when started after XP11 is started).

    I have three aircraft installed that use a very recent version on Gizmo64. These are MU2(v1.8)/Les Saab340(v1.5) and the IXEG.

    I start XP11 and load up any non Gizmo aircraft and then before starting GIT I disable the Gizmo64 plugin (and just-in-case, cycle the GIT plugin disable, then enable).

    With Gizmo64 disabled I am then able to start GIT and restart GIT while the sim is running multiple times without any problems.

    Then after the above successful tests, I re-enable Gizmo64 plugin (even with a non Gizmo aircraft loaded). Then on the very next GIT restart, GIT hangs with two red status lights as already described above.
  • Martin
    This is a great find and it does solve the issues But it does mean that you cannot use it with the IXEG
    Can this be fixed I really hope so
    It was great to use my MCP and EFIS this weekend

    Cheers

    Paul
  • Hi Paul,

    GIT works for me with the IXEG provided I start GIT first (before XP11 is launched). It seems there is some conflict between GIT and the latest version of Gizmo64 and starting GIT first is the only workaround I know of.

    At this stage I don't know if the above conflict causes some other deeper issues during the flight, but I can certainly use my GoFlight hardware (LGTII,RP48,GF166s) by always starting GIT first and then never restarting it while XP11 is running.

    regards
    Martin
  • Hi Martin,

    Thanks for this information. GIT had issues with Gizmo when it first came out but they were resolved. It now looks like the latest Gizmo version has created further problems. I'm running an old version of Gizmo, so I will test with the later version and see if I can track down what is happening.

    Best wishes
    Steve
  • Just to confirm after latest update for Saab with new Gizmo same problem.
    Work around by starting Git first works.
  • New version is now available that should fix the Gizmo and Restart issues. Let me know how you get on.

    Best wishes
    Steve
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