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    Library How to

Sim Skunk Works Tornado in p3D V5

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So, I load the aircraft, and I get the first screen appearing. The outside view is as shown in the second screen.
I don't bother connecting to the vACMI server -- as shown in the first screen.

I then switch to 'windowed' mode and call up the configurator. I select fuel and weapons and select "Apply". Close the configurator.
Notice that nothing has changed on the aircraft. This is as expected. You won't see any changes until you take the sim out of 'pause'.

When you do -- you should get this (or whatever your chosen configuration is):
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I hope this helps.

Dave
 
Hi Dave
I did everything you suggested but no joy. Still no tanks or weapons. I also noticed that I am unable to connect to the vACMI server - not sure if that's relevant. The websimconnect seems to be working and the vACMI weapons etc show up in the simobjects folder. I also tried uninstalling and re-installing everything but no better results. The airplane flies well enough so I may have to live with this limitation although it would be nice to have everything working.
Warren
 
Before I hit the button to pay for this, will the SSW Tornado work in P3DV5.1? From what I am reading, it may not be worth the trouble! NC
 
I was able to acquire several SSW airplanes for free during a very short Simmarket sale. From the perspective of just flying the airplanes in P3Dv5.1 they have been worth the effort. However for me not all systems work as designed although others have informed me that everything works fine - same installation and same simulator. I'm still working through my problems with the start sequence on the Tornado and vACMI system. I can report that if a CONTROL + E start is done that after that with some fiddling the manual start works mostly. I can also report that I have written to the SSW support website a couple of times and not received any reply perhaps because mine was a free acquisition. So far it seems that you may well be on your own to fix problems accept for the support here - again this may be the result of my "free" purchase status.
Hope this helps
Warren
 
Navy Chief said:
Before I hit the button to pay for this, will the SSW Tornado work in P3DV5.1? From what I am reading, it may not be worth the trouble! NC
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It does work in P3Dv5.1.


aspen31 said:
I was able to acquire several SSW airplanes for free during a very short Simmarket sale. From the perspective of just flying the airplanes in P3Dv5.1 they have been worth the effort. However for me not all systems work as designed although others have informed me that everything works fine - same installation and same simulator. I'm still working through my problems with the start sequence on the Tornado and vACMI system. I can report that if a CONTROL + E start is done that after that with some fiddling the manual start works mostly. I can also report that I have written to the SSW support website a couple of times and not received any reply perhaps because mine was a free acquisition. So far it seems that you may well be on your own to fix problems accept for the support here - again this may be the result of my "free" purchase status.
Hope this helps
Warren
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Try <ctrl> + <shft> + "R", and then <ctrl> +"E".

Dave
 
Ok, before I drive myself crazy, what else besides the following files, do I need to download & install to get the Sim Skunkworks Tornado to work properly in P3DV5.1? I have the following installed currently that I downloaded from Simmarket today:

SSW.Tornado-Installer-P3DV5-1.0.0

SSW.Tornado-Installer-P3DV5-HF1

and

SSW.Tornado-Installer-P3DV5-Textures-1.0.0

Btw, I tried doing <ctrl> + <shft> + "R", and then <ctrl> +"E" but that did nothing. NC
 
Navy Chief said:
Ok, before I drive myself crazy, what else besides the following files, do I need to download & install to get the Sim Skunkworks Tornado to work properly in P3DV5.1? I have the following installed currently that I downloaded from Simmarket today:

SSW.Tornado-Installer-P3DV5-1.0.0

SSW.Tornado-Installer-P3DV5-HF1

and

SSW.Tornado-Installer-P3DV5-Textures-1.0.0

Btw, I tried doing <ctrl> + <shft> + "R", and then <ctrl> +"E" but that did nothing. NC
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You're going to need vACMI (both the client and objects. Ships aren't necessary). See here.
You'll need version 10.1.0 at the bottom.

Dave
 
dhazelgrove said:
You're going to need vACMI (both the client and objects. Ships aren't necessary). See here.
You'll need version 10.1.0 at the bottom.

Dave
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Ok, I installed those files. The following popup appears:

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I clicked Connect to server, but there isn't one. Could someone please explain to me what vACMI is? From what little I understand about it, the app is for MP mostly, but can be used for Single player? I am clueless. NC
 
Navy Chief said:
Ok, I installed those files. The following popup appears:

I clicked Connect to server, but there isn't one. Could someone please explain to me what vACMI is? From what little I understand about it, the app is for MP mostly, but can be used for Single player? I am clueless. NC
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You're not alone, I did email their support, but no response ...
Would love it to work.
 
Oh, dear.

vACMI is SSW's version of TacPack. You need it installed if you want weapons loaded/displayed on your aircraft. There's more information here.

Don't bother trying to connect to the vACMI server. I've never managed a connection yet.

Dave
 
As far as I know I have everything installed correctly in the Tornado but still can't get the any load outs to show on the airplane and I have received no response from my emails to SSW. I've had some help from another member somewhat more familiar with this package but he has not been able to solve this problem either. The airplane flies well enough for me in P3Dv5 and VR but I would really like to have load options.
 
I have the latest Aircraft Configurator running ok, and am able to load weapons. But I can't get the canopy close lever to move.... NC

Correction.....just got the lever to move, but canopy remains up.
 
Hi
I still can't make any load out appear using the configurator but I have been able to close the canopy. I have the switches in front of the joystick on, start both engines (might work with just one) select the left hydraulic pump (lower right side of instrument panel) up (on) right pump auto (centered) generators on, then move the canopy handle using the mouse wheel to the first detent about one third along - should here a tone and the canopy starts to close, then move the rest of the way to lock using the mouse wheel. It seems only to move using the mouse wheel.
Hope this helps

Warren (aspen31)
 
If you have sound and if you have vACMI correctly installed, then hitting <ctrl>+<shft>+"R" (all together) will cause the canopy to close (among other things) and the system will tell you to start the engines.

Dave
 
What is vACMI exactly? I got the SSW Zipper/Harrier/F-84 recently and have not loaded or figured out what it does . .
 
Hi
As far as I understand it vACMI is the SSW system similar to Tacpack which allows weapons to be loaded out and dropped on imaginary targets. My impression is that it doesn't work correctly. In the Tornado as noted above I have not been able to cause the configurator to add and see on the aircraft any weapons or drop tanks although it works for some. This seems to work correctly in the 104 although I am told that there is a different system there. A window opens on start up at least in the Tornado apparently allowing connection with the vACMI "battle" site but it has never worked for me. Except for the members of this forum there seems no support either. There have been no email responses to me from SSW, not entirely unexpected given that these airplanes were free to me.
Hope this helps
Warren (aspen31)
 
expat said:
What is vACMI exactly? I got the SSW Zipper/Harrier/F-84 recently and have not loaded or figured out what it does . .
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See post #30, above.

There's a weight-and-balance issue in here somewhere. A clean aircraft flies straight, but put a load on and she keeps wanting to turn left. Probably a misplaced minus sign.

There's no point in trying to email SSW. Covid.

Dave
 
Hi again all
I have solved the configurator problem - sort of - SSW suggested I need to run the sim as administrator but I load it through Oculus which apparently does not run it as administrator. Running outside Oculus allows me to see the loadouts. Now I need to figure out how to run the sim and have the VR work.
More to follow I'm sure.
Best
Warren (aspen31)
 
I received a reply from my email to SSW with a link to the hotfix (hf1) and after installing the hotfix can report all is now working correctly.
Obviously happy and am now enjoying the Tornado.

Gary
 
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