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GF-46 Programming/ Detective Functions

samer747samer747
in GoFlight Interface Tool - Technical Support
Hello, I'm not able to program my GF-46 auto pilot functions to work with my PMDG 747 &777, Also the detective button on the main page is un-clickable, I can't use detective functions. Any assistance would be appreciated, the main reason I got the interface tool to program my GF-46 module to work with PMDG aircrafts. I watched the tutorial video but found them a little complicated to follow on the steps plus my Detective function does not work.

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  • admin_ppsadmin_pps
    edited June 2018
    Hi,

    Detective is disabled for all PMDG aircraft as GIT has the PMDG Software Development Kit built into it. I would suggest you read the new beginners guide here: https://www.pollypotsoftware.org.uk/support/user-guide/user-guide-git/46-beginners-start-here/151-beginners-guide.html which will give you a broad overview.

    PMDG aircraft are configured differently so you need to familiarise yourself here: https://www.pollypotsoftware.org.uk/support/user-guide/user-guide-git/19-operating/36-configuring-goflight-devices-additional-information-pmdg-ngx-77x-747x.html

    So armed with the above, lets work through an example to setup the GF46 to display and control the MCP heading.

    1) Click the GF46O tab and in the device drop down, select Device 0.
    2) Unless you have changed anything, it will show a config for the transponder which we will overwrite.
    3) In the Function Name, type HDG (this is what the GF46 displays on the left hand LED panel)
    4) Next to the Function Data field you will see a magnifying glass which allows you to search, click this and enter heading in the box.
    5) A list of variables that contain "heading" will now appear in a dropdown for selection. Armed with the information in the guides above, we know that PMDG variables all start with "DATA_" and only one variable in the list has this - "DATA_MCP_DISPLAY_HEADING", so click on this and it will be assigned.
    6) The Display Action and Display Value can stay at NOTHING and zero.
    7) Now click the 46R tab which is where you assign events to the rotaries.
    8) Pick Device 0 in the device drop down list.
    9) Click the search button next to Rotary Event (Non pushed) and search for heading in the box.
    10) A list of Events will appear. Armed with the information in the guides, we known that PMDG events all start with EVT_ and only one event has this - EVT_MCP_HEADING_SELECTOR, so click on this and it will be assigned.
    11) The Rotary Action should be ROTATE.
    12) Nothing else should be assigned.
    13) Now test it works OK.
    14) You can now go back to the 46O tab and click the 2nd Option button from the left to assign something else to the GF46 using the same process as above. Rinse and repeat for all the Option buttons.

    Hope that clears things up for you.

    Best wishes
    Steve
  • samer747samer747
    Thanks for the detailed instructions, however I did every step in the instructions and did see the (DATA, EVNT) assignments, I did assign the HDG, IAS, VS, ALT to different functions but NO changes in the pmdg sim, I did notice that every time I start the GF interface tool, under 46O/46R device doesn’t show ( device 0 ) it shows blank box, I re select (device 0 ) again from drop down menu but no help, the pmdg doesn’t respond to gf46 inputs even it still shows the correct assignment in the functions, I did save the assignment every time but for some reason it doesn’t, device box shows empty.
    Advise please
    Thanks
  • admin_ppsadmin_pps
    Hi,

    First check you have enabled the device in GIT.
    Secondly check the device hasn't locked up by pressing the IDENTIFY button. It should light up, if it doesn't you need to unplug the device and do identify again.
    Thirdly, check you have nothing setup in GFConfig for the GF46.
    Finally if rotating the knob changes the displays in the virtual cockpit but not on the GF46 see the FAQ entry "My MCP PRO or MCP Advanced is not updating its display (just showing zeroes)" here: https://www.pollypotsoftware.org.uk/support/user-guide/user-guide-git/16-installation/70-faq-goflight-interface-tool.html (It applies to all devices, not just the MCP PRO)

    Best wishes
    Steve
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