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It’s possible I just had to update or refresh the software in some manner. The joystick appears to be working like it did with FS2020, with roll control working now!
After going through all my processes, I seem to have discovered the problem. Indeed, it appears to have been due to a third party P3D program named VFXCentral (used to manage a couple of my P3D addons named ChasePlane and PrecipitFX). The program runs automatically in the background when P3D starts up, but remains open when P3D closes.
I found that by terminating VFXCentral after P3D closes, I can restart P3D and connect the Brunner yoke just fine through CLS2Sim.
So it does appear my issue is resolved. I just have to ensure that all third party peripheral programs are completely closed before restarting P3D. This is a minor nuisance, but not nearly as bad as having to restart my entire computer.
Thanks for the help all the same!
Okay, thanks for the help. I’m US Eastern time zone.
For now, it seems like this may be some sort of issue on my end. I think it has something to do with the Prepar3d process not ending properly when it closes, but I may be wrong.
I’ll do some more troubleshooting, and if it doesn’t work out, I’ll arrange for a remote session sometime soon.
Okay thanks. I gave the steps a try. Hopefully I did it correctly! I attached a zip file with the Settings folder and logfile file.
Yes, I have the latest version of CLS2Sim (v4.12.2). The problem still persists. I deleted the logfile.log file… but I do not know how to start CLS2Sim in “Debug mode.” Could you explain? Is it a command prompt entry?
In the meantime, I will explain what I’m doing step by step.
1. I’ll start my computer (Windows 10)
2. I’ll open CLS2Sim
3. I’ll open Prepar3D v4.3
4. When the Prepar3D scenario screen opens, I connect the hardware using CLS2Sim, initialize the hardware, and then connect the hardware to the simulation. All these steps are successful.
5. I am then able to select any aircraft in Prepar3d (including 3rd party add ons), load any scenario, and use the Brunner yoke successfully by selecting one of my yoke profiles.
6. When I’m finished using Prepar3D, I will exit the program, and ensure the program is terminated in my Task Manager.
7. I will ensure CLS2Sim and all 3rd party Prepar3d add ons are terminated and exited.
8. When I wish to use Prepar3d again, I will repeat steps 3 and 4, but will receive a “Could not connect to Simulation” message. The only way to remedy this is to restart my computer completely.I have and use the following:
Windows 10
CLS2Sim v4.12.2
Prepar3D v4.3
Active Sky for P3D v4
REX Sky Force and REX Texture Direct
FTX Central 3, which has installed various ORBX add ons, including FTX Global Base Pack and Vector
Several 3d party add on aircraft (Including PMDG 737, Aerosoft Airbuses, CaptainSim 757, A2A C172, etc, etc)I also have and use SPAD.neXt, a program which I use to manage my Saitek hardware, including:
Saitek Trim Wheel
Saitek X52 Pro Joystick/Throttle
Saitek Rudder Pedals
Saitek Throttle Quadrant
Saitek Multi Panel
Saitek Switch panel
Saitek FIP PanelAll of the hardware functions properly in Prepar3D when I use Spad.neXt. Sometimes there are connection issues between CLS2Sim and my Saitek Trim Wheel, but this is remedied by reconnecting the yoke to CLS2Sim and restarting Spad.neXt. I do not think Spad.neXt is interfering. Even when I do not start it, I am unable to connect CLS2Sim to P3D.
Looks like I may have spoke too soon regarding my issue. I’m still forced to restart my computer if I want to connect CLS2Sim to P3D v4.
Any other options on how to resolve this?
