colo Posted December 15, 2018 Author Share Posted December 15, 2018 Hi, first of all thank you for you purchase ! How many monitors do you have ? Have you any 4k monitors ? Also please check if you have latest java installed: - in windows open command prompt and type: java -version should be version 8 update 191 New version 1.3 will be released within several days, this version will output debug info from which I can see various variables and config, so it will be easier do debug. If you send me your monitors specification to appsupport@lumatek.sk I can send monitor profile file, which you can directly copy to DCS folder, so you will not need to configure monitors via GUI. And of course you can refund purchase any time if you are not satisfied with this product. Thank you ! colo Intel Core i7 11700, 32 GB RAM, Nvidia RTX 4090, NVMe 3 TB, VR HP Reverb G2, Thrustmaster Warthog + pedals, Cougar MFDs, TrackIR, aInstruments Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tees Posted December 16, 2018 Share Posted December 16, 2018 (edited) Hi i have 2 1080p monitors main one is horizontal second in vertical i reinstated java yesterday for newest release. horizontal ASUS VS248 1920x1080 vertical LG L197W 900x1440 short clip whit issue Edited December 16, 2018 by tees 303 & Friends discord Hangar : JF-17 Thunder, F-16C Viper, I-16, Christen Eagle II, F-14 Tomcat, Supercarrier, WWII Assets Pack, F/A-18C Hornet, AJS-37 Viggen, Spitfire LF Mk. IX, F-5E Tiger II, M-2000C, MiG-15bis, Bf 109 K-4 Kurfürst, Fw 190 D-9 Dora, F-86F Sabre, Flaming Cliffs 3, P-51D Mustang, A-10C Warthog,SA342 Gazelle, UH-1H Huey, Mi-8MTV2 Magnificent Eight, Black Shark II, Persian Gulf Map, Normandy 1944 Map, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colo Posted December 16, 2018 Author Share Posted December 16, 2018 Hi, nice monitor setup - thank you for feedback and video ! I suppose that you want to display instruments on your second vertical display. Please just send me email to appsupport@lumatek.sk ( I suposse that you don't want to reveal your email here on forums) and I will reply with monitor config file which you can use without monitor configuration. Regards, colo Intel Core i7 11700, 32 GB RAM, Nvidia RTX 4090, NVMe 3 TB, VR HP Reverb G2, Thrustmaster Warthog + pedals, Cougar MFDs, TrackIR, aInstruments Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colo Posted December 24, 2018 Author Share Posted December 24, 2018 (edited) Hi, new version 1.3 is out: - added support for up to 3 Android devices simultaneously connected to DCS World - added screen with "waiting for connection" instead of blurred cdu image - added debug.txt and error.txt files on server for better bugreport - fixed crash on start on some older devices - fixed bug when swipe to Hornet AMPCD was possible from another aircrafts - minor performance tuning Notes: - always make sure that no apps is running on your tablet(s) - start aInstruments on tablet(s) first - "Waiting for connection" should be displayed - start aInstruments on Desktop - it will autodiscover all your tablets and connects to them - please note that if you experience lags it is almost always tablet related (server part use no more that 3 percent CPU on modern rig) - if you experience lag, try to restart aInstruments on tablet (no need to restart server desktop part once tablet was conneced) This app is physically tested on tablets with Android 4.4.4 and higher (it doesn't mean that it will not work on 4.1 and higher), it is possible to lock targets via Mavericks on Hornet or TGP on A-10 in realtime. Coming soon within several days: - version 1.4 with Viggen radar and navigation support (most work is already done) Happy Christmas ! :beer: Edited December 24, 2018 by colo Intel Core i7 11700, 32 GB RAM, Nvidia RTX 4090, NVMe 3 TB, VR HP Reverb G2, Thrustmaster Warthog + pedals, Cougar MFDs, TrackIR, aInstruments Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karnij Posted December 27, 2018 Share Posted December 27, 2018 Hi Colo, I'm having the same problem with white box appearing, same as Tees. I'm using my tablet to place the MFD. However, my main viewing setup is 3 27 inch monitors but is set up as one, though my graphics card. MY Java version 1.8.0_192 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colo Posted December 27, 2018 Author Share Posted December 27, 2018 Hi Colo, I'm having the same problem with white box appearing, same as Tees. I'm using my tablet to place the MFD. However, my main viewing setup is 3 27 inch monitors but is set up as one, though my graphics card. MY Java version 1.8.0_192 Hi Karnij, thank you for purchasing aInstruments ! Please note, as mentioned in the manual, that only 1 or 2 monitors are supported via GUI config. Please send me your monitors resolutions and monitors geometry description - i.e. if you have them placed left to right, or top to bottom (or just photo how DCS looks on your monitors) to appsupport@lumatek.sk and I will send you preconfigured monitor file, which you will just copy to DCS world. Thank you! colo Intel Core i7 11700, 32 GB RAM, Nvidia RTX 4090, NVMe 3 TB, VR HP Reverb G2, Thrustmaster Warthog + pedals, Cougar MFDs, TrackIR, aInstruments Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karnij Posted December 27, 2018 Share Posted December 27, 2018 Oh I'm sorry I did overlook that in the manual, I'll send my resolution and geometry to your email Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colo Posted December 31, 2018 Author Share Posted December 31, 2018 (edited) Hi, new version 1.4 is out you can download desktop part from here. you can install tablet part from Google Play (as always it may take some time to be visible on Google play): - added support for AJS 37 Viggen radar and data panel & navigation instruments (30 buttons mapped) - rounded MDI displays for F/A-18C Hornet - updated manual - fixed bug not updating picture when coming back from Abris to Shkval on Ka-50 - fixed displacement of OSB 9 buttons on left and right MFCDs on A-10C - fixed error in monitor template Currently 5 aircrafts and 12 instruments are supported: - AJS 37 Viggen - radar and data panel with navigation - F/A-18C Hornet - left & right DDI displays and bottom AMPCD display - AV-8B Harrier II Night Attack - left & right MPCD display - A-10C Thunderbolt II - left & right MFCD displays and CDU navigation computer - Ka-50 Black Shark - Shkval display and ABRIS navigation computer Any feedback and ideas are welcome. Happy new year ! :beer: colo Edited December 31, 2018 by colo Intel Core i7 11700, 32 GB RAM, Nvidia RTX 4090, NVMe 3 TB, VR HP Reverb G2, Thrustmaster Warthog + pedals, Cougar MFDs, TrackIR, aInstruments Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodecker Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 Hi Karnij, thank you for purchasing aInstruments ! Please note, as mentioned in the manual, that only 1 or 2 monitors are supported via GUI config. Please send me your monitors resolutions and monitors geometry description - i.e. if you have them placed left to right, or top to bottom (or just photo how DCS looks on your monitors) to appsupport@lumatek.sk and I will send you preconfigured monitor file, which you will just copy to DCS world. Thank you! colo Hi Colo, I'm having the same issue and I only have 2 monitors. 2 1920 x 1080. Left is main display. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colo Posted January 3, 2019 Author Share Posted January 3, 2019 Hi, please send me file named debug.txt (you will find it in aInstruments folder in App subfolder) to appsupport@lumatek.sk I will send you preconfigured monitor profile. Thank you colo Intel Core i7 11700, 32 GB RAM, Nvidia RTX 4090, NVMe 3 TB, VR HP Reverb G2, Thrustmaster Warthog + pedals, Cougar MFDs, TrackIR, aInstruments Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colo Posted January 3, 2019 Author Share Posted January 3, 2019 Hi Colo, I'm having the same issue and I only have 2 monitors. 2 1920 x 1080. Left is main display. Hi bodecker, if your monitors is arranged left to right: please copy file "ainstruments.lua" from attachment to: C:\Program Files\Eagle Dynamics\DCS World\Config\MonitorSetup (or modify path if your DCS is installed in another folder) and 1. In DCS World - Settings - System: -enter 3840x1080 in Resolution field -select aInstruments in Monitors field -check if "Full screen" is unchecked click OK Now when you start A-10C or Hornet in DCS World you should see instruments on your second monitor (if you dont see CDU, Harrier MPCDs or Viggen instruments see figure 3.) Exit DCS World 2. run aInstruments server part on Desktop and fill these values line by line (for LEFT MFCD,RIGHT MFCD, AMPCD, CDU): 1920 0 300 300 1920 301 300 300 1920 601 300 300 1920 901 300 100 click "Save instruments positions" 3. (only if you don't see A10 CDU, AV8 MPCDs or AJS37 ins.): in aInstruments server part click "Export A10 CDU, AV8 MFCDs, AJS 37.." button and restart DCS World From this point anytime if you want play DCS, just start aIntsruments on tablet, then start aInstruments on Desktop and then DCS World. If you experience lags restart tablet app (restarting desktop app will not help) Regards, coloaInstruments.lua Intel Core i7 11700, 32 GB RAM, Nvidia RTX 4090, NVMe 3 TB, VR HP Reverb G2, Thrustmaster Warthog + pedals, Cougar MFDs, TrackIR, aInstruments Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodecker Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 Hi bodecker, if your monitors is arranged left to right: please copy file "ainstruments.lua" from attachment to: C:\Program Files\Eagle Dynamics\DCS World\Config\MonitorSetup (or modify path if your DCS is installed in another folder) and 1. In DCS World - Settings - System: -enter 3840x1080 in Resolution field -select aInstruments in Monitors field -check if "Full screen" is unchecked click OK Now when you start A-10C or Hornet in DCS World you should see instruments on your second monitor (if you dont see CDU, Harrier MPCDs or Viggen instruments see figure 3.) Exit DCS World 2. run aInstruments server part on Desktop and fill these values line by line (for LEFT MFCD,RIGHT MFCD, AMPCD, CDU): 1920 0 300 300 1920 301 300 300 1920 601 300 300 1920 901 300 100 click "Save instruments positions" 3. (only if you don't see A10 CDU, AV8 MPCDs or AJS37 ins.): in aInstruments server part click "Export A10 CDU, AV8 MFCDs, AJS 37.." button and restart DCS World From this point anytime if you want play DCS, just start aIntsruments on tablet, then start aInstruments on Desktop and then DCS World. If you experience lags restart tablet app (restarting desktop app will not help) Regards, colo Hi Colo, so I've followed your instructions, and everything seems to run. I have a few issues still that I hope you can clarify. 1) The screen doesn't stay active when running the app. ie android kills the screen while the app is running, instead of staying on. 2) I can't seem to control the swipe between panels. sometimes it works sometimes it doesn't? is there a specific hotzone for swiping on the screen? 3) the buttons along the side do not work. Is that because that functionality has not been implemented in the app? Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colo Posted January 9, 2019 Author Share Posted January 9, 2019 Hi bodecker, 1. if the app don't stay active it means that it crash for some reason, have you try completely restart your tablet and run just aInstruments on it ? a) which tablet do you have - android version ? b) can you try it on another tablet or mobile phone - you don't need to buy it again, it is enough if you have your account on another tablet (standard Google Play policy) 2. swipe - there is no limit on screen where to swipe, it should work on any place of tablet, it only depend which aircraft you have selected on aInstruments on desktop: A10 - swiping from top to bottom, and left to right F18 - swiping from top to bottom, and left to right AV8 - only left to right Ka50 - only top to bottom AJS37 - only top to bottom 3. have you pressed the "Add keybindings for instruments..." at least once on aInstruments app on Desktop ? You can check if keybindings has been added in DCS World -> Option -> Controls, for example select A10C Sim and find MFCDs mappings - it should be mapped to keys like it is described in manual in appendix section. Thank you colo Intel Core i7 11700, 32 GB RAM, Nvidia RTX 4090, NVMe 3 TB, VR HP Reverb G2, Thrustmaster Warthog + pedals, Cougar MFDs, TrackIR, aInstruments Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MirabelleBenou Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 Hello Colo ! First, great app, thanks :) I have DCS beta only, and changed the path in the app. I was able to export the A10C CDU & AV-8 MPCDs. I have 2 monitors. When I click the button “instrument placement and configuration", I have a white windows. I looked on the "debut.txt" but it was empty. I do not execute the app in admin mode. When I try, I have a popup error "can't locate jarfile : xxxxx.jar" (forgot the name of the jar file). Any idea ? Thanks, Have a nice day. 06th Multirole Helicopter Regiment Bataillon d'appui aérien - Escadrille HOG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colo Posted January 21, 2019 Author Share Posted January 21, 2019 Hi MirabelleBenou, thanks for buying aInstruments and sorry for inconvenieces. Jar error: Have you extracted (unzipped) aInstruments.zip for example on your Desktop? - just double clicking (opening) zip archive and run app from there will not work. (You sould see aInstruments14 folder on your desktop) White screen: It looks like that several people have similar problem - I will try to fix this on next release. Please send me your monitor resolutions and short description of their arrangement (e.g. first left main monitor 1920x1080, second 800x600 on the right) to appsupport@lumatek.sk and I will send you pre-configured monitor file whch you will just copy to DCS. Thank you ! Regards, colo Intel Core i7 11700, 32 GB RAM, Nvidia RTX 4090, NVMe 3 TB, VR HP Reverb G2, Thrustmaster Warthog + pedals, Cougar MFDs, TrackIR, aInstruments Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MirabelleBenou Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 Hello ! Yes, I've extracted it on my disk drive. Mail will follow, thanks :) 06th Multirole Helicopter Regiment Bataillon d'appui aérien - Escadrille HOG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colo Posted January 21, 2019 Author Share Posted January 21, 2019 Hallo, you can also start aInstruments manually in admin mode: - start command prompt as administrator Then type there commands: cd YOUR_DESKTOP_PATH\aInstruments14\App java -jar aInstruments.jar Hope this helps Intel Core i7 11700, 32 GB RAM, Nvidia RTX 4090, NVMe 3 TB, VR HP Reverb G2, Thrustmaster Warthog + pedals, Cougar MFDs, TrackIR, aInstruments Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colo Posted January 21, 2019 Author Share Posted January 21, 2019 Hi, here are some new features which be implemented within 2 weeks (not exactly in this order) in 3 next versions of aInstruments: - dual MFCDs / MFDs for A-10C and Harrier in tablet landscape mode (side by side) - kneeboard (so you can have kneeboard pages really on knees) - SAMs thread pages with real values tested from DCS World (Soviet/Russian SAMs only) colo Intel Core i7 11700, 32 GB RAM, Nvidia RTX 4090, NVMe 3 TB, VR HP Reverb G2, Thrustmaster Warthog + pedals, Cougar MFDs, TrackIR, aInstruments Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MirabelleBenou Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 Aaaahh ! Thanks for this "roadmap" :) Kneeboard & landscape with dual MFCD is a nice to have !! Well, SAM threat also. I'm really pleased to have bought your app :) 06th Multirole Helicopter Regiment Bataillon d'appui aérien - Escadrille HOG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colo Posted January 26, 2019 Author Share Posted January 26, 2019 Hi, new version 1.5 is out - it may take some time to be visible on Google Play. - added kneepad support (double tab to show, swipe left/right, then double tap to return) - improved GUI monitor config with manual monitor input support (by shift clicking on GUI button) - GUI monitor config now supports 2 monitors up to 4k resolution - GUI monitor config autoscaling - updated manual - fix - white screen instead of detected monitors in GUI monitor config - fix - coordinates not visible in GUI monitor config on start - fix - Ka-50 Abris buttons not working - fix - aInstruments on Desktop not run correctly on another windows drive - fix - aInstruments crash on swipe to another instrument when not connected colo Intel Core i7 11700, 32 GB RAM, Nvidia RTX 4090, NVMe 3 TB, VR HP Reverb G2, Thrustmaster Warthog + pedals, Cougar MFDs, TrackIR, aInstruments Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colo Posted January 26, 2019 Author Share Posted January 26, 2019 Hi new version 1.6 is out (can took some time to be visible on Google Play) - added 50 pixels resizing of playscreen area in GUI monitor config - added possibility of running GUI monitor config several times - added version info showing on tablet app on start - added notice of loading of kneepad pages on tablet - fix - non working tablet buttons after return from kneepad on tablet - fix - not switching to actual AC instruments after tablet app restart It is also important that you have always the same version of desktop app and tablet app. Thanx colo Intel Core i7 11700, 32 GB RAM, Nvidia RTX 4090, NVMe 3 TB, VR HP Reverb G2, Thrustmaster Warthog + pedals, Cougar MFDs, TrackIR, aInstruments Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MirabelleBenou Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 Nice ! Thanks ! Just a question, for the kneeboard, I only have "test" pages, is that normal ? Thanks ! 06th Multirole Helicopter Regiment Bataillon d'appui aérien - Escadrille HOG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colo Posted January 27, 2019 Author Share Posted January 27, 2019 (edited) Hello, yes these are just templates, just put your pages into Kneepad subfolder of aInstruments Please see more details regarding sizes and formats in manual. Thank you ! colo Edited January 27, 2019 by colo Intel Core i7 11700, 32 GB RAM, Nvidia RTX 4090, NVMe 3 TB, VR HP Reverb G2, Thrustmaster Warthog + pedals, Cougar MFDs, TrackIR, aInstruments Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MirabelleBenou Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 Thanks ! Sorry, did not thought to check the manual :) 06th Multirole Helicopter Regiment Bataillon d'appui aérien - Escadrille HOG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colo Posted January 30, 2019 Author Share Posted January 30, 2019 Hi, here is preview video of version 1.7 (not yet released) Added SAMs pages, can be accessed by press gesture on tablet. Next to each SAM safe altitude, range and speed (if applicable) is displayed - these values are tested from DCS World, fighter size target 7000 m and 800 IAS. SAMs can be sorted by name, altitude and range. Details of SAM system can be accessed by clicking on its image - subpage is displayed with typical SAM components and RWR icons. Intel Core i7 11700, 32 GB RAM, Nvidia RTX 4090, NVMe 3 TB, VR HP Reverb G2, Thrustmaster Warthog + pedals, Cougar MFDs, TrackIR, aInstruments Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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