Latest changes
14 October 2009
FsXPand 5.8.21 available for download.
Patch 4 october included.
4 October 2009
Patch available for "747 flaps positions incorrect" problem: download
24 September 2009
FsXPand 5.8.2 (Final version) available for download.
Needed share will work automatically in most cases.
Gauge editor empty caption bug fixed.
16 September 2009
Patch 5.8.2 (Final beta) available for download.
28 August 2009
FsXPand 5.8 Beta released, available for download
4 April 2009
Version 5.721; Small issues fixed in FsClient.exe (crash on undefined key command, crash on advanced gauges menu) and GaugeEdit.exe
10 March 2009
FsXPand 5.7.2. released, available for download
3 March 2009
Patch for failing import, 4-engine problem etc.
27 February 2009
FsXPand 5.7 Beta released
24 December 2008
Please note that our prices will go up in the course of January 2009.
9 November 2008
Added a cockpit and updated Ian's, added pictures of FSWeekend 2008 in Aviodrome, Lelystad
17 October 2008
Patch released for version 5.6 to correct problems with too low framerates
14 July 2008
Patch released for version 5.6 to correct wrong CRS and HDG figures in PFD and ND
27 June 2008
FsXPand 5.6.3 released
11 June 2008
FsXPand 5.6.2 released.
4 May 2008
FsXPand 5.6 final has been released.
15 April 2008
FsXPand 5.6. beta has been released.
25 Februari 2008
FsXPand 5.5. Beta is available for download. The promised update of FsXpand and FsClient with a lot of minor fixes and a few new features. Feel free to experiment....
10 November 2007
FsXPand 5.4 (final version) is ready for download.
5 November 2007
A few minor bugfixes have been done in the latest patch for FsClient 5.4.
- vor2 needle in ND center mode reversed
- radio hundredth digits controlled by joystick
25 August 2007
FsXPand 5.4 (final beta) is ready for download. Please also check the link for all beta issues.
7 July 2007
In the next release of FsXPand 5.4 later this summer, there will be a combined Torque/Power instrument for helicopters:
18 June 2007
26 April 2007
We have shown a few images of our work in progress: http://cockpitsolutions.com/flyware/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=167&PN=1
16 March 2007
We are happy to announce that our forum is working as it should. Please go ahead and post at your liking.
2 March 2007
Tonight, our hosting provider
told us that our webserver went down. Right now, we are running on an
emergency server. This will limit the service at flyware.nl for
at least a few days.
We apologise for the inconvenience.
21 February 2007
For those who encounter the mysterious 'overflow' message, please change your regional settings:
Reading the new panel files only goes well when you have in your
regional settings the decimal separator set to "." (period) and the
thousand separator to "," (comma). Of course this will be fixed but at
least there is a workaround for now.
20 February 2007
If you are on a screen resoluition of 1024 x 768, the default
737pfdnd panel will not fit on your screen. Resizing is done with a
right click, and the gauge can be dragged in place.
To make things easy, there is a separate cockpit configuration for 1024 x 768 ready for download.
Please copy the FsXPand cockpits folder '737pfdnd' and rename that one
'737pfdnd_1024' to make sure there is a cockpit with the same name
available on both sides.
There is a problem with resizing of the panels while using the menu
resize option, so you need this option for the present time.
Both new cockpit configurations are already present in today's download.
16 February 2007
We have now the PFD, and the ND in 6 modes. No plan mode so far, as there is no planning software at the moment. In the near future there will be a full CDU/FMS.
The new system is based on DirectX, and it depends heavily on both the graphics card and the processor. It does run on a on a Geforce II MX 64, but this is the minimal hardware required to run at all.
The program was tested further on a Geforce MX 4000 256 MB and an ATI Radeon 9600 Pro 256 MB.
Please do not try to run 2 instances of FsClient on the same PC. Although graphics would be available on a dual head video card, your processor still has to update twice as much data.
24 January 2007
The new PFD/ND will be available within weeks. This version will still be governed by the FS autopilot. Our next version however will be aware of navigational and performance data (LNAV and VNAV) and offer a much more realistic approach with respect to the operation of a real 737NG. At the same time, the EICAS screens will be updated to reflect our recent graphic enhancements already in use for the PFD/ND screens.
The full LNAV/VNAV features will be released on a modular basis, and will require another license key.
The screenshots show the PFD, ND in MAP mode, expanded, ND VOR mode, centered, ND APP mode, expanded.
These are just images of the design phase; the actual data may be nonsense but control of the features is all we aim at for the moment. Building these screens into FsClient is only a matter of time, and shows the real FS situation you are in.
20 January 2007
19 January 2007
The problem with editing gauges has been corrected. New download available for FsXPand 5.2.3 Fs98-FsX (complete).
2 January 2007
New downloads are available for FsXPand 5.2.3 Fs98-FsX (complete), FsXPand PFD Demo Fs98-FsX.
1 January 2007
First of all we would like to wish everybody a great 2007. But the new year just started with a slight problem.
We really have to apologise. When starting in the new year,
FsClient will exit with the message "This beta version has expired...."
This is not true of course. A new FsClient.exe is available here.
27 December 2006
A new demo upload of the FsXpand part (improved FS data rate, smooth behaviour of the altitude section of the PFD) ready for download.
21 December 2006
Our new feature, Primary Flight Display for the 737 NG is ready for download.
17 December 2006
We
are working on a new feature: Primary Flight Display/Navigational
display for the 737 NG (PFD/ND). We expect to upload a demo of the PFD
this week, so keep an eye on this site.
17 November 2006
There is a new FsXPand patch for FSX available to correct the error some of you found:
Runtime error 339 - Component MSINET.OCX not correctly registered.
Please download here.
12 November 2006
FsXPand runs with FSX now. We made a small change in the FsXpand.exe, to properly link to FSUIPC4. It is available for download here.
For
those who are annoyed by the many "X" 's appearing in applications
lately, it may be the time to remind you that FsXpand had the X already
when it was released in 2005. In fact, it inherited the X from its
predecessor, FsXfer, back in 2001.
30 October 2006
Only 1 weeks to go for the FSWeekend at Lelystad, Aviodrome 4 and 5 November 2006.
We will be there and show our latest achievements....
Download your discount receipt here...
19 September 2006
Correction for some brake problems and sensitivity settings, patch available.
28 August 2006
FsXPand
5.2.3. available as a complete install, a separate download for the
ones with a slow Internet connection, and a patch over 5.2.2 here.
25 August 2006
Version 5.2.3 zip file contains the updated manual. It is in the Howto section as well.
For those who have already downloaded the 5.2.3, here's the link to the manual only. Just drop the files in your Docs folder to get the new manual running.
21 August 2006
FsXPand/FsClient version 5.2.3 is available for download.
14 August 2006
At
the end of this month, we will release version 5.2.3. This version will
correct a number of annoying bugs, and add a few things we could not
finish anymore in the 5.2.2.
But there is more: There will be a different way to connect between
FsXpand and FsClient.
All
clients connect to the FsXpand machine once they have been told for
which machine name to look, not for a certain IP address. We expect to have done away with network
delays for good.
14 July 2006
Please refer to the newly uploaded manual (the Howto section) because some enhancements have been made.
- Flap string: not needed for fs2k2/fs2k4 (automatic)
- Bitmaps: The sample bitmaps are in the turbine panel.
- If you want to connect a rotary encoder, please make sure that you connect the analog channels to +5
Volt with a resistor of 100 KOhm. The button inputs do not need this:
5 July 2006
Version 5.2.2, with a few corrections, is available for download.
N1/N2 circular gauges: With the EICAS type, the scalars have been
changed to 0.1 to allow for a change in the program code. This was done
to stay consistent with the standard gauge calibrated in 100%. A scalar
of 1 should be needed there.
You may need to reset values in your panels imported from version 5.1.
FsClient did not find its IP properly, now it does. If you make the IP box empty, the IP will be refreshed.
2 July 2006
Version 5.2 is available for download now. The file size is 10MB. Enjoy!
30 June 2006
Version 5.2 is about to be released. We hope to be able to upload the files next sunday. You are in for a surprise....
15 June 2006
The
floor plan for the Paris Simulation event has become available. Flyware
is visible at the bottom of the picture, in the middle.
We hope to meet you there and show our version 5.2 there.
17 May 2006
Unfortunately, grave personal circumstances have caused us to
delay the release date for version 5.2 to somewhere in June.
The new goal is, to have the final version available before the
simulation event in Paris, 7,8 and 9 July. We should be able to ship in
the course of June.
Thank you all for your appreciation!
14 April 2006
The release of FsXPand/FsClient 5.2 will suffer from a slight
delay. Adding more functions on request of our customers has taken up a
bit of extra time. I trust that you won't mind - the waiting will be
rewarded abundantly. We expect to be able to ship again in the course
of May.
1 April 2006
With the release of FsXPand/FsClient 5.2, the following
features will be added:
- Boeing 747 EICAS panels (more to come)
- Gauges enhanced with the 'add bitmap' option.
- This implies the use of non-linear scales on some instruments (IAS, VSI). An instrument sensitivity curve will be added for adjustment to your specific scale. We are studying yet the application of a similar function to stick response.
- Allow altimeter, air speed indicator, vertical speed indicator
unit setting (metres, k/h, m/s)
- The title bar (border) of a panel can be switched off.
- Quickset button for Standard or EICAS configuration
- The use of Rotary Encoders will be facilitated
- Buttons can send a keystroke combination to the FS
PC
And one surprise we would like to keep under the hood for a while.....
2 March 2006
A new, completely revised manual
is available to
incorporate in your FsXpand and FsClient application. The manual
consists of a small website, essentially the same as under the Howto menu.
2 March 2006
With the next version of FsXPand, we will have more panels
available. One of them is the 747 EICAS we promised. The pictures below
show the 747 Primary and Secondary EICAS display (running, engine 1
out!). Release is
likely to occur in April 2006.
16 Februari 2006
This
weekend, Flyware unveils a great new resource for cockpitbuilders: the FsXPand
support forum
is now open for questions, suggestions and general cockpitbuilding
discussion. All those who want to go beyond basic Flight Simulation
will be able to share their experiences with other members, gaining new
ideas and insights into the many different applications of FsXPand and
the possibilities of cockpitbuilding in general. Reveal the intricacies
of your home setup and illustrate with photos, or post about any
problems you may be having with your project. Take a look at http://cockpitsolutions.com/flyware/forum
No registration required.
13 Februari 2006
Newest patch
solves a problem with
displaying wrong values on the flap indicator with certain models.
Latest
patch will allways fix earlier problems!
11 Februari 2006
Fs98 users only: If you downloaded patch 5.1.2,
will need to
download it again. A bug on flap indicator behaviour has been
corrected.
5 Februari 2006
We issued a
patch to improve network scan.
Network scan will be faster. Once FsXPand has found all IP's in the
network, the settings will be adapted to that specific range. For
details about network setup, see the FAQ section.
31 January 2006
Some users had to report about losing one's panel in FsClient. The
problem is with writing the panel location somewhere on the moon and
not on
your desktop on exit. There is a patch
available to correct the problem.
With the patch, the program will check for validity of the panel
position any time it loads.
21 January 2006
We have issued a patch (same .zip file as mentioned above) to correct the frozen panel problem that some of you have encountered. Please check if you have a connection at all, otherwise that is the problem and you may go to the appropriate FAQ section.
31 December 2005
Dear visitors,As of now, FsXPand is also available as a boxed CD version. For the convenience of our registered users, there is the option of purchasing the boxed version for an additional fee. Please order the "Box, no Key" version in that case. Please not that due to the time of the year, your order may take some more time than otherwise.
Flyware wishes all our visitors a Happy New Year, and will continue to develop FsXPand to a more complete solution for your cockpit project.
21 December 2005
Dear visitors,We would like you to know that we are currently are moving to a new server due to server problems at our ISP. This could cause us to be temporarily off line. We apologise for the inconvenience....
13 December 2005
For those with a dead panel:You should check your regional settings.
12 November 2005
Until now, if you had a question, you had to send an e-mail to Flyware. From today, you can ask it on the FAQ page, and it will be sent to us. Normally, we will respond within 24 hours (vacation periods and emergencies excluded).1 November 2005
FsXPand
and FsClient version 5.1 for Fs98 - Fs2004
Please go here to register. Licensed users of version 4.x will receive a new registration key as soon as possible.
We like to express our thanks to the beta team, especially some guy who doesn't need his name displayed here...
The picture shows the EICAS with standby instruments, to be deployed on a big flatscreen just to fit in between the PFD and the gear handle.
This is a major upgrade. A lot of enhancements have been made, great parts of the code have been reorganized. As a result, strange things can happen although we did a lot of stress testing in the beta phase. If anything of the sort happens, do not hesitate to mail us. Suggestions for improvement are again appreciated as well.
22 October 2005
This layout is based on the 737NG. For other models, use your imagination. Perfect matches for other types and Airbus will be provided in the near future.
16 October 2005
The N1 gauge and Oil Pressure gauge
17 September 2005
The major feature will be the inclusion of a 737 EICAS configuration.
Just a few of the other enhancements:
- Separate oil pressure and oil temperature gauges
- Separate left, right and center fuel gauges
- Configurable annunciator bar
- Option of editing the text on all gauges
- Selection of needle type
- Radar altitude gauge
- and more...
The idea is to show the new features at the Dutch FSweekend (5/6 november 2005).
10 September 2005
Don't forget that you can actually define start and stop angle of the scale of each gauge. Use your imagination.
New gauges will be added again, like the radio altimeter.
18 August 2005
Patch
fixes the latest reported bugs
The more downloads, the more response. This software is now
under serious consideration!
11 August 2005
Someone wrote us a nice Review11 August 2005
FsXPand/FsClient 4.3. released.
New version 4.3 enhancements:
- Added prop rpm, gas generator, torque, ITT, prop sync and crossfeed controls
- Turbine panel template
- Cylinder head temperature added
- Rotary flap indicator added
- New options in gauge edit, like red line in stead of sector, rotate scales, frame size, second font in engine gauges
- Import of pre-4.3 panels
- FsXPand checklist at startup
- Faster communication with FS
We discovered at the IFC2005 in Blackpool that FsXPand is great to
display your auxiliary instruments on your jetliner.
With the available engine instruments, you can start creating your
preliminary jetliner EICAS panel.
(Full B737 EICAS support will be available soon).
Please note that we are out of the beta status for FS2004. There
will
be a price raise with the next version...
27 June 2005
Gear switch only works one way - down
When you download FSUIPC 3.48, this problem will exist no more.16
June 2005
Future release
The new features will be:
Support for turbine engines
Turbine panel template
Rotary flap indicator available
New options in gauge edit, like red line in stead of sector, rotate scales, frame size, second font in engine gauges
Import of pre-4.3 panels
FsXPand checklist at startup
Faster communication with FS
For turbine engines, new controls will be available like Power lever, Prop lever, Condition lever
(Of course, all known issues mentioned in this FAQ will be corrected)
3 June 2005
Patch for ugly bug
You can download a patch to correct this problem. Unzip the file and copy the FsClient.exe over the existing file in your Program Files\FsClient 4.2.2 folder.
This patch will also fix another bug, the white ghost ring in the HSI using XP.
30 May 2005
Features of version under development (soon to come)
25 May 2005
Correction of bugs
2. When below zero feet, the altimeter small hand points to 1000 ft, fixed in next release
3. When connecting, the Artificial Horizon pitch scale + reverses its displayed values, fixed in next release
23 May 2005
FAQ: Needles crazy???
When I connect FsXPand, the needles are moving in
strange ways. What is going on?
You should not have any problems if you do the following:
1. Keep regional settings of all the PC's running FsXpand or FsClient THE SAME
2. If you change settings, preferably change the ENTIRE locale, not only one value.
This applies not only to FsXpand, but to Windows in general.
If you get errors nevertheless, please let us know.
(Although it is not recommended, when you change your decimal separator to "." and your group separator to ",", FsXpand should not have a problem. Always prevent your list separator setting from being the same as your decimal separator or your group separator.)
19 May 2005
Horizontal situation indicator wrong
Why am I seeing a stupid white ring in the HSI?
I am using
Windows XP.
15 May 2005
Hanging brakes
After starting FsXpand, when I release my parking
brakes, the brakes seems to be hanging. I can not release them.
The workaround for the moment is, release the parking brakes before starting FsXpand.
FsXPand
and FsClient version 4.2.2 for Fs98 - Fs2004
This version is a new installation, not a patch. Features of this
new version are:
- Automatic recognition of your network
- Panel library included, create new panels
- Selection of subpanels
- Import facility for your existing panels (if old installation exists)
- Much smoother gauge operation
- Reported bugs fixed
- Client panels run even on a P133 16 MB
Version 4.2.1 is no longer available.
The panel library is now included in the new version 4.2.2