Software Configuration
Introduction
The software configuration of the flight deck is one
of the challenging tasks for planning,
integration, and maintenance over the life cycle.
Many software packages and add-on tools are not
tested regarding interoperability with other products.
Therefore interoperability issues are very common
and it is the art of integration to deal with this
situations, finding workarounds, and tricky solutions.
It is also possible that some software components
may be compatible in one environment and
incompatible in another setup. In order to find update
related problems it is always advantage to know what
has been changed in history. Therefore I have a
maintenance log book with short notes of changes
with date and comments.
Operating Systems
I use the following operating systems:
| Computer | Operating System |
| FS Server | Windows 7 |
| ADMIN_PC | Vista |
| PM_SYS, PM_PFD_ND, PM_FMC, Notebook | XP Professional |
Software Packages and Add-On's
The software is installed on 5 different PC's and
1
Notebook. The communication takes place via TCP/IP and UDP. The
interface to the offset range of Prepar3D and various add-ons is provided by FSUIPC. On application layer client computers are communicating via WideFS with FSUIPC.
| Software Package / Add-On | Description | PC |
| Prepar3D, Lockheed Martin Corporation | Basis software for the flight deck | FS Server |
| Project Magenta 737 Suite | B737 Suite | |
| see separate listing | ||
| FSSymphony | Input / output coordination and various extended tasks, brake pressure gauge | ADMIN_PC for the time being |
| Immersive Display Lite 2 | Compensation of image distortion (currently not used) | - - - - |
| Revolution Simproducts SIOC | Motorized 737 TQ | FS Server |
| FSUIPC | Universal interface between FS9 and add-on software + system tweaking | FS Server |
| WideFS Server | Links FS utilities over a LAN | FS Server |
| System B737 (Technical Service Richter) | Autobrake, breake pressure gauge, and front wheel scrubbing, and more. Not used anymore. Replaced by functionality of FSSymphony | - - - - |
| AES, Airport Enhancement Service | Providing airport ground services. Currently not used due to incompatibility with Prepar3D | FSServer |
| FS Recorder | Recording and playback of flights. Tests with P3D are pending | FS Server |
| Snapper | For taking snapshoot | FS Server |
| IVAO IvAp Network Interface |
Coordinating all the messages between the different modules of IvAp |
FS Server |
| Cockpitsonic B737.exe | B737 Clock's, Flap Gauge | FS Server |
| Input Director | Mouse and keyboard management |
FS Server, Admin PC |
| pmSounds | Sound utility for event triggered sounds | Admin PC, PM_SYS, PM_PFD_ND |