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PMDG 737 and GF T8/P8 - Light problems
Dear PollyPot team,
I am making my first attempts with configuring GF modules for my PMDG 737. Setting: Win 10, FSX, PMDG 737NG, GF-GIT, each with current updates.
I generally want: switch down = function on + LED on.
Now I have the following questions or problems:
1. Most of the light switches with a GF-T8 were uncomplicated to build. However I have problems with the POS/STROBE lights, because if switch is up (off) the LED is on. The reverse command does not help here. (I know that in reality this switch has three positions and works in a more complex way). My actual configuration: switch ON + EVT_OH_LIGHTS_POS_STROBE + ONOFF + DATA_BTMOH_LTS_SWITCH_POSITION + ON +1. How can I achieve that at switch down the LED is on?
2. Where can I find the functions EVT_CLUSTER_LANDING_LIGHTS and DATA_CLUSTER_LANDING_LIGHTS? There was a post about this in the forum about the lights of the PMDG 777. Does this not apply to the 737?
3. I would also like to switch all cockpit lights with a T8 switch. It works with: switch ON + EVT_COCKPIT_LIGHTS_TOGGLE + ONOFF-action, but I cannot switch the LED on. Which DATA command do I need? (I know that in reality there are rotary knobs in the 737 panel ...)
4. My last question: I want to command different panel views with a P8 module (again: view on = LED on). Neither with fs-default comand SHIFT+1,2,3... nor with PANEL_1,2,3... I can combine a LED (view on = light on). Is there any solution for this?
A lot of beginner´s questions ...
Many thanks and best regards
Rainer
I am making my first attempts with configuring GF modules for my PMDG 737. Setting: Win 10, FSX, PMDG 737NG, GF-GIT, each with current updates.
I generally want: switch down = function on + LED on.
Now I have the following questions or problems:
1. Most of the light switches with a GF-T8 were uncomplicated to build. However I have problems with the POS/STROBE lights, because if switch is up (off) the LED is on. The reverse command does not help here. (I know that in reality this switch has three positions and works in a more complex way). My actual configuration: switch ON + EVT_OH_LIGHTS_POS_STROBE + ONOFF + DATA_BTMOH_LTS_SWITCH_POSITION + ON +1. How can I achieve that at switch down the LED is on?
2. Where can I find the functions EVT_CLUSTER_LANDING_LIGHTS and DATA_CLUSTER_LANDING_LIGHTS? There was a post about this in the forum about the lights of the PMDG 777. Does this not apply to the 737?
3. I would also like to switch all cockpit lights with a T8 switch. It works with: switch ON + EVT_COCKPIT_LIGHTS_TOGGLE + ONOFF-action, but I cannot switch the LED on. Which DATA command do I need? (I know that in reality there are rotary knobs in the 737 panel ...)
4. My last question: I want to command different panel views with a P8 module (again: view on = LED on). Neither with fs-default comand SHIFT+1,2,3... nor with PANEL_1,2,3... I can combine a LED (view on = light on). Is there any solution for this?
A lot of beginner´s questions ...
Many thanks and best regards
Rainer
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Answers
2) The NGX has these events EVT_LDG_LIGHTS_TOGGLE, EVT_TURNOFF_LIGHTS_TOGGLE
3) That event is supplied by PMDG and they have not supplied any supporting Data. Just use a variable that will be changed due to the event or perhaps use CLUSTER_PANEL_LIGHTING.
4) I don't think there is any supplied variables to determine that. You could create a Bespoke Event that that sends the event and updates a Bespoke Variable. Something like:
Switch (Bespoke Var 0)
Case 0:
Set Bespoke Var 0 = 1
Case 1:
Set Bespoke Var 0 = 0
EndSwitch
Send
You can then assign Bespoke Var 0 to your LED.
Best wishes
Steve