GSX For Spad.neXt Version 5.2.1
This is an add-on executable that runs in the background while running FSDreamTeam's GSX and Spad.neXt to provide feedback for the menu functions. It will allow full feedback text (NOT CONTROL) of all GSX Functions. This all runs in the background! You do not need to ever press the GSX TOOLBAR BUTTON AGAIN! You will still need to provide control which is provided via SPAD.neXt profile #6400 Please note NOT ALL AIRPORTS have been added. Please note any airtports not working properly.
The following LOCAL Variables will be exposed while running the program:
GSX:GSX_0-9 - Shows the text of Menu Item.
GSX:GSX_ACTION - Shows the user required action text. This is the pop up when GSX is requesting you to do something.
GSX:GSX_BACK - Shows a "Main Page" text to indicate you are not on the main page and to page flip back to it.
GSX:GSX_BOARD - Shows a value (Board Started, Board Input, Board Done) to indicate boarding status. Will be empty "" when not boarding. Also Board Done shows for 5 seconds then goes away.
GSX:GSX_BOARD_BAGS - Shows percentage of baggage loaded. Will be empty when not boarding.
GSX:GSX_BOARD_PASS - Shows X/X of passengers boarded. Will be empty when not boarding.
GSX:GSX_CATER - Shows a value (Cater Started, Cater Input, Cater Coming, Cater Done) to indicate Catering status. Will be empty "" when catering trucks are not there. Also Cater Done shows for 5 seconds then goes away.
GSX:GSX_DEBOARD - Shows a value (Deboard Started, Deboard Input, Deboard Done, DeBoard Done) to indicate boarding status. Will be empty "" when not boarding. Also DeBoard Done shows for 5 seconds then goes away.
GSX:GSX_DEBOARD_BAGS - Shows percentage of baggage unloaded. Will be empty when not deboarding.
GSX:GSX_DEBOARD_PASS - Shows X/X of passengers deboarded. Will be empty when not deboarding.
GSX:GSX_FUEL - Shows a value (Fuel Started, Fuel Input, Fuel Coming, Fuel Load(Fuel is loading), Fuel Done) to indicate boarding status. Will be empty "" when no fuel truck is there. Also Fuel Done shows for 5 seconds then goes away.
GSX:GSX_FUEL_KG and GAL - Shows a value of fuel loaded. Will be empty "" when fuel truck is gone.
GSX:GSX_PUSH - Shows Pushback status (Push Started, Push Going, Push Input, Push Wait, and Push Down). Will be empty "" when no push is done. Also Push Done shows for 5 seconds then goes away.
GSX:GSX_TITLE - Shows the main title of the menu select items. Such as "FollowMe?, Runways, etc.
Features
- Minimize to tray, allows to run completely in the background
- Auto-Connect, auto-connects to Spad when running
- Auto-Connect and Minimize to window
Requirements
- GSX for MSFS (https://www.fsdreamteam.com/products_gsx.html)
- Spad.next Release Version 9.12.100 or higher (http://www.spadnext.com)
- Net Core 6.0 Desktop Runtime (https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download/dotnet/6.0)
- Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020
Installation is easy!
- Install Net Core 6.0 Desktop - (https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download/dotnet/6.0)
- Run GSX For Spad.msi, follow instructions.
- Run Spad.neXt FIRST (Make sure the following is set up. (Application Settings>Web>Enable Websockets ON, make sure that port is set to 28001) and (Devices>Serial>Serial Support is ON)
- Run GSX For Spad.exe
- Hit Connect.
- Wait for Spad.neXt to provide code. Enter code and press enter. This code will be saved for next time unless you remove this program from your computer.
- Once you see "Ready" it is good to go. You can minimize the window and run in background.
- Download Published Snippet for StreamDeck #7275 for all functionality. The snippet is made with a StreamDeck XL. Programming is the same regardless for anything inside spad you wish to use.
Changelogs
5.2.1
- Fixed installer not installing all files properly
5.2.0
- Added Error logging
- Fixed several crashes
5.1.0
- Fixed MSStore version not loading properly.
- Fixed Fuel not showing properly
5.0.0
- Great new feature! Automatically finds your folder for you. No longer need to enter folder. It is done automatically now!
- Significant speed improvements.
- Entire program was rebuilt from ground up for significant performance and speed improvements.
- Ready for Spad.neXt 9.13 release.
- Profile is automatically installed with software
4.3.0
- Fixed Massive CPU hit. Now runs about 1% CPU if that.
- No longer need to uninstall before updating
- Behind the scenes bug fixes.
4.1
- Fixed Spad Lockup issues
- Updated to Snippet (#7212) instead of Profile
- Changed auto-connect methods. Much faster
- Now saves API key when updating to newer version along with your settings.
4.0
- New UI and cleaner appeartence to rupport larger monitors with HiDPI
- Fixed many UI bugs and Text issues. Added additional Airport support much quicker response to GSX connection.
- Fixed Main Menu button not showing up properly
- Fixed Some text lines not showing up in 2 lines properly.
- Added new Tray Icon menu. Allows to see is Spad is running and reconnect if not without re-opening window
- New debug interface with ability to clear and auto scroll. Cleaned up debugging properties to only show important information.
- UI now shows if Spad.neXt is running or not to alert you before connecting.
- Added notifications to alert you if you are disconnected or if Spad.neXt is not running. Only works while minimized to tray.
- Disabled Browse when connected.
- Added new code interface which also alerts if incorrect
3.2
- New installer
- Cleaned up debugging protocol. Quicker response.
3.1
- Added ability to Auto-Connect. This allows your application to automatically connect to Spad when you first run it
- Added ability to start minimized in conjunction with Auto-Connect.
- Added back Debug Log for GSX
- Added back ability to know if Spad.neXt is running
- Removed local files for saving settings. For example GSXFolder.txt is no longer needed as it saves in the application automatically.
3.0
- Added support for Sim Update 11
- Added support for Spad.NeXt 9.12.100 and higher
- Added token generation for newer Spad installations
- Added additional airports
- Added .NET 6.0 support
2.2
- Added Robust Debug Panel
- Added Ability To Know If Spad Is Running Through Debugger
- Added Reconnection (Hit Connect Again) If Spad is Restarted For Any Reason
2.1
- Less strict rules for folder location added
2.0
- NEW GUI!
- Software now saves your folder location in \FolderPath.ext file. No longer need to type in everytime
- New Browse feature to find your folder easier and quicker
- System connects within 2 seconds now.
- Ability to minimize to system tray (Setup>System Tray)
- Advanced Debugging added (Work In Progress)
- Fixed multiple text hiccups and typos
- Added more airports
1.1
-Initial Release
8 months ago
tonygard
8 months ago
tonygard
Does this require StreamDeck XL or can i use the 15-button version of StreamDeck?
1 years ago
bad_turbulence
I cannot install it. I get following error: "This installation package is not supported by this processor. Contact your product vendor. " I have i9 processor.
1 years ago
Fixed. Please redownload. Appreciate you letting me know.
1 years ago
Demariners
L00K
Hi DeMariners, many thanks for this tool.
It looks like the latest (v4) version is quite CPU intensive (40%)
1 years ago
I have been running some tests on this. I need to run a full flight. Next update should optimize it a little better. Thank you.
1 years ago
Demariners
DeltaCharlie49
Demariners, I am running WIN11 and getting messages from the 3.2 installer as follows "GSX For SPAD cannot be installed on systems with .NET core version lower than 6.0. "
I have run all updates on WIN11 and noticed they had NET 6.09 in the October patches. Can you provide assistance/guidance? thanks, Dennis
1 years ago
As stated in my notes. You have to INSTALL 6.0 desktop runtime.
1 years ago
Demariners
dkgolfnut
Hi, when i followed the steps i'm getting the following error in GSX for Spad "Directory Selected: D:\SteamLibrary\steamapps\common\MicrosoftFlightSimulator\Packages\Community\fsdreamteam-gsx-pro\html_ui\InGamePanels\FSDT_GSX_Panel - ERROR"
Many greetings
2 years ago
Download 2.1 and let me know if you still have this issue
2 years ago
Demariners
Hushpappi81
For the uninitiated, what exactly do you enter when it asks for the directory for GSX Files?
2 years ago
It tells you. Find that folder.
2 years ago
Demariners
gee8ch