VAICOM PRO plugin for VoiceAttack

[TOViper]

@Viper Well it's a bit of an advanced case but there are certainly ways to make it work.

First of all let your joystick software send an emulated keyboard key instead of a DX button so that modifiers like shift, alt etc can be used to bind the button to different TX nodes in VA. For swapping radios you can use SRS mode in this case but more generally use the plugins exposed variables. On TX1 make a condition block in the VA press/release commands that tests for fhe F14. If true invoke plugin call ptt.tx2.press / release, else normal ie invoke ptt.tx1. press / release. Do the same for TX2 and you will have swapped the TX mapping.

 

EDIT as a sidenote speaking to both radios at the same time doesn't not make sense, e.g. when having two airbases selected you may want to test with this using SNGL mode, as addressing the airfield name in your calls should automatically use the correct corresponding radio. So I expect this actually wouldn't be an issue.

 

Sent from my SM-G960F using Tapatalk

 

Another interesting question:

Can I do a "Conditional (If Statement)" querying for the status if the SRS switch is currently active? Like this:

 

Im guessing no, since there is no exposed variable to the state of the SRS option/switch ...

Edited November 14, 2019 by TOViper

[TOViper]

On TX1 make a condition block in the VA press/release commands that tests for fhe F14.

 

What is the name (string) of the F-14?

"F-14" and "F-14AB Tomcat" don't work in conditions ...

 

For the moment I am using "Contains" "F-14AB" and "Does not contain" "F-14AB", at least this works!

Edited November 14, 2019 by TOViper

[TOViper]

Another one:

 

After entering the Viggen on the runway at Batumi in single player, Viacom said the nearest airfield would be Kobuleti.

 

Do I guess right that the logic takes into consideration the nearest "friendly" airfield?

Edited November 14, 2019 by TOViper

[Hollywood_315]

To readout the module name, just have VA write the token value to the log.

SRS button can be toggled with the API. SRS button state value is not exposed at this time: could be useful though, we'll consider it for addition.

The log shows nearest coalition airfield with radio capabilities.

 

Grtz

[Ala12Rv-Tundra]

To readout the module name, just have VA write the token value to the log.

SRS button can be toggled with the API. SRS button state value is not exposed at this time: could be useful though, we'll consider it for addition.

The log shows nearest coalition airfield with radio capabilities.

 

Grtz

Thank you for your work, sir.

[Snacko]

I started using VAICOM Pro again a few weeks ago and had trouble with the updates. That time I had to update VAICOM, Chatter, and AIRIO manually. Now again, with this new update I have to do it again. The updates goes through it's steps and says to restart, but it doesn't work.

 

Could the problem be that I have VoiceAttack keep it's files in the My Documents folder here:

F:\My Documents\VoiceAttack Files\Apps\VAICOMPRO

 

Is VAICOM smart enough to ask VAICOM where it keeps it's plugins? Or does it just assume they are in a default location?

[TWC_Alamo]

Sorry if this has been asked before. I tried searching through the 350+ pages of this thread without finding any hits for "remote computer", "DCS runs on remote IP", "advanced configuration".

 

I'm attempting to get VAICOMPRO working on a separate remote computer. I followed the instructions in the manual under "advanced configuration" and have it working to the point where VAICOMPRO's PTT panel identifies the aircraft selected on the DCS computer. I can use a joystick attached to the remote computer to key VAICOMPRO and it successfully sends commands to DCS computer. So that seem to be good.

 

However; what I am missing is this: how to key VAICOMPRO from the TM HOTAS PTT controller attached to the DCS Computer. Is there a way to send the PTT buttons from the controller on the DCS computer across the network to either Voice Attack or or VAICOMPRO?

 

Seems like VA only sees locally attached joysticks. So I must be missing something because using this current configuration doesn't seem all that useful if you have to use two separate PTT switches attached to different computers to integrate the system.

 

Any help or guidance would be appreciated.

[Greyman]

have you opened up the firewall on both PCs to the specified ports?

Edited November 16, 2019 by Greyman

[Biga42]

is there a way to teach VA to understand non English accent?

[flankerrider]

is there a way to teach VA to understand non English accent?

 

Yes. But You have to train Windows speak recognition. Go to Settings -> Time&language -> Chose 'Speech' on the menu on the left -> set language English and tick the 'Recognize non-native accents for this language'. This assumes you downloaded the english package (It's below in this window)

 

For training:

 

Press windows-key + Ctrl + S In the speech recognition window with the right mouseclick, you find all the prerequisites to train windows to your voice.

[TWC_Alamo]

Yes, I opened all four ports mentioned in the advance configuration section and VAICOMPRO appears to be communicating with DCS over the network.

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have you opened up the firewall on both PCs to the specified ports?

[Biga42]

Thanks Flankerrider!

[Greyman]

Yes, I opened all four ports mentioned in the advance configuration section and VAICOMPRO appears to be communicating with DCS over the network.

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I thought it worth mentioning, as just opening those ports on the firewall of just one of your PCs might still leave network comms, in one direction or the other, blocked, when traffic in the other direction might get through.

 

I'm sure that Hollywood will be able to solve it for you.

[TWC_Alamo]

Greyman,

 

 

Thanks, it was indeed worth mentioning. I feel like I am missing something, so appreciate any comments.

 

Are you by chance running VAICOMPRO on a remote computer? If so, are you able to key the radios from DCS?

 

I have "kludged" a solution together using an X-plane utility called "Pilot2ATC PTT Network Kit 1.3". It works to allow joystick buttons on one computer to generate keystrokes on a second computer. It's working with DCS and VAICOMPRO, but it is limited to two buttons, although I may be able to run multiple copies to get all six ptt buttons. However, I can't believe Hollywood hasn't already given us that capability and I just don't understand how to access it.

 

I see in the manual on page 65 a section titled "PLUGIN API" that list the six (12) PTT hotkeys, so I suspect this might be how to obtain this remote keying capability, but I don't have a clue how to utilize it.

 

Hopefully Hollywood will respond.

[williehayesjr]

Plantronics Headphones

 

I am using Viacom Pro for DCS and I just got my Plantronics Headphons and Mic set up; that is, sound is coming thru headset and mic transmission is going thru the mic--good. However, whenever I give the voice command "Interrogate" the sound shifts to my external speakers and not thru my Plantronics Headset. Would anyone know what setting I need to make to get "Interrogation" sounds to come thru my Headset?

[Greyman]

@TWC_Alamo - sorry but i'm just running the bog-standard DCS and VoiceAttack on the same PC, as i have no need to make it that complicated. :) I'm sure that Hollywood will be able to help you out though.

 

@williehayesjr - your speakers are probably set as your windows default output/communications device, so try changing to your headset as the default when you are using VAICOM. There is possibly a more elegant way to enforce the use of your headset, but as this works, i've not bothered to look for it.

[Fercyful]

@Hollywood_315 Hi there! I'm trying to start using the AIRIO module and almost all commands are running fine but I can't get the "extra" ones to work. I mean the five extras: TACAN, Map mark ones... I did the instructions to add them to the database.

 

Please check these detailed pics:

 

https://imgur.com/a/1JKtTXl

 

When I try to use them the screen says "AIRIO commands not available"

 

Tried using windows 7 and 10 with two different installations of DCS+Voice attack. I'm using the Steam version 1.7.8

 

And other thing that I found if that I have mk 82 bombs loaded and also mk20s when I said "Select Rockeyes" Jester always select the mk82s and never the mk20s on the little weapon dial back there.

 

Thanks and sorry for my english.

[Weegie]

Fercyful

 

Have you added the Map Marker command to your Vaicom profile?

 

See page 36/37 of the Vaicom manual

 

https://www.vaicompro.com/uploads/7/5/4/3/75436709/vaicom_pro_user_manual.pdf

 

Just a thought

[Hollywood_315]

@Tundra :thumbup:

@Snacks EDIT The updater knows VA folder locations and runs where the dll's are stored. You may want to doublecheck folder admin R/W access in your case but you can always replace the dll's manually.

@flankerrider Good tip!

@TWC_Alamo PM inbound

@williehayesjr Perhaps have a look at the Audio tab and try with REDIR set to (default).

@Ferciful You'll need to be in a running F-14 mission for AIRIO to be available, PM me if you need more help with that one.

 

Grtz

Edited November 18, 2019 by Hollywood_315

[Fercyful]

Fercyful

 

Have you added the Map Marker command to your Vaicom profile?

[...]

Just a thought

 

Yes Weegie, thanks! Tried two installations without luck.

 

@Tundra :thumbup:

 

@Ferciful You'll need to be in a running F-14 mission for AIRIO to be available, PM me if you need more help with that one.

 

 

Thanks Hollywood_315 for support. Inside an official SP mission, still not working. I give up. Will keep using the non RIO module and try to program myself Voice Attack with some of the most important RIO inputs.

 

:joystick:

[Hollywood_315]

Hm I believe you said all regular commands were functioning fine.

I'm starting to wonder if your AIRIO dll is up to date, PM inbound.

[lawsjr]

I am having a problem getting things to work with the f14 startup. Every time I say Check VA takes it as Confirm Checkpoint. Any ideas on how to fix this?

[Fercyful]

Just want to thanks again Hollywood for not giving up with me and the great support. Almost all is fixed now and another PM sent

 

:thumbup:

[nessuno0505]

Just a question for Hollywood: do you plan to make vaicom pro compatible with the announced embedded voip in a similar way to how it works now with SRS?

[Hollywood_315]

@nessuno Sure that's the plan, let's see how this will be implemented by ED.