catching UDP packets from DCS

[Husam]

Hello everyone,

 

I am new to DCS and I downloaded the current version and still using SU-25T & TF-51D

 

I followed the instructions in /Scripts/Export.lua where they say "do not modify on this file" and make your modifications on $HOME\Saved Games\DCS\Scripts\Export.lua.

 

I did not fine the Scripts\Export.lua in $HOME\Saved Games\DCS directory

 

I created one and copied Export.lua to it and uncommented the lines belongs to socket configuration and sending data but I can not find any UDP stream coming from the game at any port or IP address.

 

I use C# and also used sniffer program to catch any action but could not.

 

Is there any thing else I need to do or that does not work with SU-25T & TF-51D and I need to purchase other planes?

 

Any hint regarding this would be very appreciated.

 

Thank you

[BitMaster]

Well, I honestly don't understand why you need to capture udp data from the sim but if I were you, I'd have a close look at wireshark aka ethereal. If that can't capture it you must be doing something wrong :)

 

 

Are you trying to use different ports to communicate ?

Blocked by ISP or something else ( gov ) ??

 

 

In other, simple words, there is NO NEED for endusers like us to edit any config.lua or catch and analyse any DCS data to be able to connect MP, update/upgrade etc..

 

Download-->Install-->FLY

 

Bit

[Husam]

Thank you BitMaster,

 

I just need Rolling and Pitching angles because I am planning to make a simple motion platform for my kids :) and for me also, so i wanted to make sure i can catch data before making it.

 

Thank you for mentioning wireshark, I will give it another try and hope to help me if I could not reach it.

[ZQuickSilverZ]

You gonna post your plans for the motion platform after your done?

[BrassEm]

You might want to check out DCS-BIOS to start delving into accessing UDP traffic. http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=136570. And THIS! -> http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=122577

Edited March 17, 2015 by BrassEm
Add G-seat.

[Stacker]

Hi,

 

(This thread probably needs to go into the mod branch etc..)

 

I messed about with the export stuff about a year ago and produced some test code. I have no idea if this stuff still works with the latest version of DCS (or if the folders paths are still correct). Anyway, this might get you started - the script just outputs various bits of telemetry (pitch/bank/yaw) to a file on your machine. You would have to tweak it to output to a socket etc..

 

Create an Export.lua in your Save\DCS\Scripts folder and add the following code

 

  local default_output_file = nil
function LuaExportStart()
  default_output_file = io.open("./Temp/Export.log", "w")
end
function LuaExportBeforeNextFrame()
end
function LuaExportAfterNextFrame()
end
function LuaExportStop()
  if default_output_file then
  default_output_file:close()
  default_output_file = nil
  end
end
function LuaExportActivityNextEvent(t)
local tNext = t
local HSI    = LoGetControlPanel_HSI()
local t = LoGetModelTime()
local name = LoGetPilotName()
local altBar = LoGetAltitudeAboveSeaLevel()
local altRad = LoGetAltitudeAboveGroundLevel()
local pitch, bank, yaw = LoGetADIPitchBankYaw()
local engine = LoGetEngineInfo()
 if default_output_file then
 default_output_file:write(string.format("t = %.2f, name = %s, altBar = %.2f, altRad = %.2f, pitch = %.2f, bank = %.2f, yaw = %.2f, RPM left = %f  fuel_internal = %f  \r\n", t, name, altBar, altRad, 57.3*pitch, 57.3*bank, 57.3*yaw,engine.RPM.left,engine.fuel_internal))
end

tNext = tNext + 1
return tNext
end

Create a 'Temp' directory in C:\Program Files\Eagle Dynamics\DCS World' folder (this is where the export.log file written)

 

When I run this in single player I then get a file with the following telemetry data (current output rate is one row per second).

 

 

  t = 0.00, name = New callsign, altBar = 2000.09, altRad = 1465.27, pitch = 6.36, bank = -0.00, yaw = 380.10, RPM left = 81.801552  fuel_internal = 3775.000000  
t = 1.00, name = New callsign, altBar = 1999.63, altRad = 1417.33, pitch = 6.07, bank = 0.01, yaw = 20.27, RPM left = 81.803558  fuel_internal = 3774.959717  
t = 2.00, name = New callsign, altBar = 1998.34, altRad = 1397.08, pitch = 6.00, bank = 0.05, yaw = 20.27, RPM left = 81.808098  fuel_internal = 3774.797607  
t = 3.00, name = New callsign, altBar = 1996.51, altRad = 1367.13, pitch = 5.72, bank = 0.07, yaw = 20.28, RPM left = 81.811615  fuel_internal = 3774.533203  
t = 4.00, name = New callsign, altBar = 1994.15, altRad = 1336.53, pitch = 5.48, bank = 0.09, yaw = 20.29, RPM left = 81.815186  fuel_internal = 3774.189453  
t = 5.00, name = New callsign, altBar = 1991.27, altRad = 1305.31, pitch = 5.29, bank = 0.11, yaw = 20.30, RPM left = 81.817825  fuel_internal = 3773.783691  
t = 6.00, name = New callsign, altBar = 1987.95, altRad = 1289.69, pitch = 5.11, bank = 0.13, yaw = 20.31, RPM left = 81.819679  fuel_internal = 3773.329346  

Again, I have no idea if this stuff still works in the latest build of the engine.

 

Good luck!

[Husam]

ZQuickSilverZ, Of course I will if you are interested.

 

BrassEm & Stacker, Thank you very much for your support. I will post the last result I will have as soon as possible.

[L0op8ack]

export sample(use tcp instead of udp):

http://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=2234154&postcount=28