jjohnson241 Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 The Autostart (LWin + Home) is apparently broken after the 1.2.10 update. The sequence runs through the APU start and then indicates "Autostart Stopped" or something similar. I read that the Autopilot is also malfunctioning after the update. Anyone have a handle on workarounds or fixes? Thanks. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] 3rd Mar Div RVN '66-'67 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericoh Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Temporary fix/workaround for the Autopilot from fjacobsen: http://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=2146237&postcount=26 I have looked into the Mi-8 files and found how to fix it (since the dev´s seems a bit slow to respond). It took me less than 15 mins to find the culprit by comparing the files with some old ones I have in my DCS Open Beta install... Find this file: \DCS World\Mods\aircrafts\Mi-8MTV2\Cockpit\Scripts\device_init.lua Open it with Notepad (I prefer Notepad++ for Lua files) and then find this line (line:118 with Notepad++): creators[devices.AUTOPILOT] = { "Mi8::avAutopilot_Mi8", LockOn_Options.script_path.."Devices_specs/autopilot.lua", {{"ElecInterface",devices.ELEC_INTERFACE}, {"GMC", devices.GMK1A}, {"ADI", devices.AGB_3K_RIGHT}, {"LightSystem",devices.LIGHT_SYSTEM}}, LockOn_Options.script_path.."Devices_commands/AUTOPILOT_commands.lua"} And change it to read: creators[devices.AUTOPILOT] = { "Mi8::avAutopilot_Mi8", LockOn_Options.script_path.."Devices_specs/autopilot.lua", {{"ElecInterface",devices.ELEC_INTERFACE}, {"GMC", devices.GMK1A}, {"ADI", devices.AGB_3K_LEFT}, {"LightSystem",devices.LIGHT_SYSTEM}}, LockOn_Options.script_path.."Devices_commands/AUTOPILOT_commands.lua"} Now save the file (better make a backup before changing it). Voila - Pitch & Roll Channel works again !! FinnJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cibit Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 (edited) Use a search quite a few ppl have posted the fix by Finn. The auto start works for me though Edited August 25, 2014 by Cibit i5 8600k@5.2Ghz, Asus Prime A Z370, 32Gb DDR4 3000, GTX1080 SC, Oculus Rift CV1, Modded TM Warthog Modded X52 Collective, Jetseat, W10 Pro 64 [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Adding JTAC Guide //My Vid's//229th AHB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjohnson241 Posted August 25, 2014 Author Share Posted August 25, 2014 Thanks, I was aware of the Autopilot "fix" and had applied it.. Autostart however is broken. Concerns me that your Autostart is functional. I'm trying Autostart in the Cold Start quick mission. Can you verify that Autostart is working for you in that mission? Thanks. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] 3rd Mar Div RVN '66-'67 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericoh Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Thanks, I was aware of the Autopilot "fix" and had applied it.. Autostart however is broken. Concerns me that your Autostart is functional. I'm trying Autostart in the Cold Start quick mission. Can you verify that Autostart is working for you in that mission? Thanks. Just tryed it for you. It works fine here. Weird. P.S.: It takes a good moment after APU startup for the first engine to start. Maybe that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjohnson241 Posted August 25, 2014 Author Share Posted August 25, 2014 (edited) Here's a Track of the mission and what I'm seeing re: Autostart "stopped". Have no idea why it's not completing the startup. Thanks for looking. Edit/Update: Solved. For some reason, the Autostart command doesn't like the "Sync Cockpit Controls with Hotas" option, at least on my setup. Cleared that option and Autostart works. Go figure.autostart.trk Edited August 25, 2014 by jjohnson241 [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] 3rd Mar Div RVN '66-'67 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericoh Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Here's a Track of the mission and what I'm seeing re: Autostart "stopped". Have no idea why it's not completing the startup. Thanks for looking. I compared your track to my autostart. Short before the auto start ends i see "Set Collective Stick Down" in your Track. This does not happen in my Auto start sequence, it proceeds directly to left engine start after the APU is fired up. Maybe this has to do with any key binding of yours? You could try unplugging your joysticks and trying the autostart? That way you could exclude any possible binding issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cibit Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Here's a Track of the mission and what I'm seeing re: Autostart "stopped". Have no idea why it's not completing the startup. Thanks for looking. Edit/Update: Solved. For some reason, the Autostart command doesn't like the "Sync Cockpit Controls with Hotas" option, at least on my setup. Cleared that option and Autostart works. Go figure. Yeah the sync with hotas can catch you unawares. Glad your sorted anyway, its a useful function for grabbing coffee;) i5 8600k@5.2Ghz, Asus Prime A Z370, 32Gb DDR4 3000, GTX1080 SC, Oculus Rift CV1, Modded TM Warthog Modded X52 Collective, Jetseat, W10 Pro 64 [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Adding JTAC Guide //My Vid's//229th AHB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericoh Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Hah, good its sorted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjohnson241 Posted August 25, 2014 Author Share Posted August 25, 2014 Thanks for the response Guys. Had me talking to myself (more so than usual) until I remembered the "sync" option. :doh: [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] 3rd Mar Div RVN '66-'67 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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