Winwings MCDU Progress

[KSJ]

I know you worked with Winwing to get Simappro to cover the A340. However, be advised that the MCDU screen doesn't work. The buttons work fine. I reported this issue to WW but, would be great for you to apply some pressure so we can enjoy the full benefit of the A340/WW pair.

 

[Eddie]

Hello,

Thank you for the feedback! Will prod the team with this information.

Have a lovely week! 🙂

[KSJ]

Thanks to you and the team for your outstanding support. I think I can speak for the majority of users here on the Forum. The team is far above most of the other developers!

 

[JPilot]

10 hours ago, KSJ said:

I know you worked with Winwing to get Simappro to cover the A340. However, be advised that the MCDU screen doesn't work. The buttons work fine. I reported this issue to WW but, would be great for you to apply some pressure so we can enjoy the full benefit of the A340/WW pair.

 

I replied to your other post regarding this. The MCDU display now works as of a few days ago. 

[KSJ]

Then I must have another issue because I flew yesterday and it did not. I've seen no updates to Simappro so what is the difference? You're testing it on the purchased A343?

[JPilot]

Yes, A340 version 1.0.1 and SimAppPro version 1.16.67 (point 5)

 

1.16.67:
1. FCU+EFIS devices support the Toliss A320ceo model in Xplane12.
2. MCDU/PFP3N/PFP4/PFP7 devices support the Toliss A320ceo model in Xplane12.
3. URSA MINOR 32 Throttle Metal / 32 PAC Metal devices support the Toliss A320ceo model in Xplane12.
4. FCU+EFIS devices support the inibuilds aircraft-a340 model in MSFS2024.
5. MCDU devices support the inibuilds aircraft-a340 model in MSFS2024.
6. URSA MINOR 32 Throttle Metal / 32 PAC Metal devices support inibuilds aircraft-a340 in MSFS2024.
7. Fixed the issue in MSFS2020 PMDG737 series where the PDC3N/3M device knobs changed values too quickly in the game.
8. Fixed the issue in Xplane12 Toliss A320 where the throttle detents jumped and misaligned in the game.
9. Fixed the issue in Xplane12 official 737-800 where the PAP3 device course screen showed incorrect values.
10. Fixed the issue where the PAP3 device firmware could not be updated.

 

[Wothan1967]

My SimAppPro says version 1.16.67_Beta

MCDU display is Off.

Keys do work.

Inibuilds 340 versions 1.0.1 - I tried both Streamed and Download.

 

*** EDIT ***

Fixed bying going into SimAppPro -> select the MCDU -> Select the "Restore Default Configuration" tab _> Selct "Yes".

Edited October 21 by Wothan1967

[KSJ]

I understand the motivation for selling the A343 in Marketplace. But, it's an all together horrible experience updating. This is on Microsoft not Inibuilds but it does have the result of reflecting badly on Inibuilds. Updating required over an hour of wasted time of fiddling around the interweb trying to see what others were doing to solve MSFS 2024 refusing to install the update before finally getting it done. It works perfectly now but boy do I miss using the Manager. What a shame this excellent product (now my go to A/C)  has to endure the pitfalls and bad pr of Microsoft's poorly designed Marketplace.

BTW: to update the A/C you have to first delete any reference to it in the Official2024 folder and delete the WASM folder (MSFS will rebuild this folder on the next start).

Edited October 21 by KSJ
added context

[Hugovdv]

@KSJ the update of the a340 installed itself on my streaming version.

easy going…. I did not do anything.

Edited October 21 by Hugovdv

[KSJ]

Wish I could say the same

 

[mari8it]

Thank you 🙏 

[Farlis]

The odd thing is that it does not work reliably. 

Sometimes the display comes on right when you connect SimAppPro sometimes it doesn't. 

And during my current flight even pushing the "Restore Default Configuration" button does not help. It did help during the last flight I had with the A340, today it doesn't and the display remains blank.

Strange. 

Edited Tuesday at 02:10 PM by Farlis

[KSJ]

Yeah, noticed that too. Unplugging/replugging from USB will restore it.

[Jacknix]

Unplugging doesn't work for me. Display stays disconnected. Funny enough it worked 10 days ago. I have SimProApp Vers. 1.16.67_beta .

Any reaction from Inibuilds?

[KSJ]

Make sure you're running the latest version of your aircraft. It does make a difference.

[Farlis]

1 minute ago, KSJ said:

Make sure you're running the latest version of your aircraft. It does make a difference.

I just bought the A340, 4 days ago. I'm quite sure there was no update since then. 😉

[Donald Douglas]

It was updated in the last 12 hours-- version 1.0.2 is current

[Farlis]

1 hour ago, Donald Douglas said:

It was updated in the last 12 hours-- version 1.0.2 is current

Ah. Maybe that update did install itself in the background without me noticing and that's why the MCDU display ceased to function.

 

Edit: Yup, that's the reason. EFB says 1.02. installed. So I assume it is up to Winwing to update SimappPro to be compatible again.

Edited Tuesday at 04:13 PM by Farlis

[jan_aviation]

I tried to connect my MCDU today as Farlis also did and for me it did not work. Maybe it is really up to Winwing to update their app for compatbility because my screen stays black whatever I try. The buttons do work.

[KSJ]

Wondering what the heck changes with the update that would prevent the screen from functioning. Hopefully someone from Inibuilds is reading this. Good news is they figured it out when V1.00 didn't work and V1.01 did so they should have an idea how to fix this.

 

[KSJ]

Spoke to Winwing. They recommend waiting for their update to Simappro before updating the A340. I would assume from this they know about the MCDU screen failure with the new 1.02 update.

[KSJ]

winwing 1.16.68 released this morning at 13:00 UTC addresses MCDU issue for Ini 343. I can confirm MCDU working fine with Inibulds A340-300 V1.02

[Arty57]

2 hours ago, KSJ said:

winwing 1.16.68 released this morning at 13:00 UTC addresses MCDU issue for Ini 343. I can confirm MCDU working fine with Inibulds A340-300 V1.02

And here is the Change Log. Lots of updates.

 

1.16.68:
1. URSA MINOR 32 Throttle Metal / 32 PAC Metal devices now feature full compatibility with the MSFS2020 LVFR Airbus A320 model.
2. URSA MINOR 32 Throttle Metal / 32 PAC Metal devices now feature full compatibility with the MSFS2020 LVFR Airbus A321 model.
3. URSA MINOR 32 Throttle Metal / 32 PAC Metal devices now feature full compatibility with the MSFS2020 LVFR Airbus A318 model.
4. URSA MINOR 32 Throttle Metal / 32 PAC Metal devices now feature full compatibility with the MSFS2020 LVFR Airbus A319 model.
5. URSA MINOR 32 Throttle Metal / 32 PAC Metal devices now support the MSFS2024 iniBuilds A340 model.
6. FCU EFIS device now offers integrated support for the MSFS2024 iniBuilds A350 model.
7. MCDU device now provides full integration with the MSFS2024 iniBuilds A400M model.
8. PAP3 device now features compatibility with the MSFS2020 RJ Professional by Just Flight model.
9. FCU device now supports the MSFS2020 MG HJET HA420 model.
10. PFP3N/PFP4/PFP7 devices now offer complete integration with the MSFS2020 HeadWind Airbus A339X model.
11. FCU EFIS device now features expanded compatibility with the iniBuilds A310 model across both MSFS2020 and MSFS2024 platforms.
12. PFP3N device now supports both PMDG 777-200LR and PMDG 777-300ER models in MSFS2020.
13. MCDU device now provides integrated support for the MSFS2020 ATR72 model.
14. PFP3N device now features compatibility with the MSFS2024 PMDG 777-200LR model.
15. Added comprehensive key binding and haptic feedback support for additional DCS aircraft models:
- MB-339
- F4U-1D Corsair
- F-5E Flaming Cliffs 2024
- F-86F Flaming Cliffs 2024
- MIG-29 Flaming Cliffs 2024 (All variants MIG-29A, MIG-29S)
- New MIG-29A Fulcrum full fidelity
- Su-25A (SimAppPro only have Su-25T variant)
- MIG-15 Flaming Cliffs 2024
- Kiowa
- CH-47
16. Enhanced rotary encoder acceleration response on PAP3 device for X-Plane 12 Zibo 737-800 model.
17. Improved throttle lever calibration algorithm for URSA MINOR 32 Throttle Metal device.
18. Resolved CTR knob detent position issue on PDC3N/3M device for X-Plane 12 Zibo 737-800, where selecting PLN detent caused out-of-range input in simulation.
19. Corrected character display error on MCDU jump key function for X-Plane 12 Toliss A321 model.
20. Fixed knob position desynchronization on PDC devices during cold-and-dark startup procedures for MSFS2020/2024 PMDG 777 models.
21. Addressed display output issue with UFC devices in the F/A-18C module for DCS World.
22. Restored left MCDU functionality for iniBuilds A340 in MSFS 2024 following update (right MCDU display support was previously implemented via standby mode update).

 

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[janiTTor]

5 hours ago, KSJ said:

winwing 1.16.68 released this morning at 13:00 UTC addresses MCDU issue for Ini 343. I can confirm MCDU working fine with Inibulds A340-300 V1.02

Just tested! Works! Thank you!