Plan G on separate pc

[Axel1962]

Hi Tim
First off thanks for an excellent piece of software  :)  I used to use it for fsx.
My question is how do I set this up for FS2020 steam version..
I have fs2020 on first computer, Plan G on second computer. What do I need to do to get both pc to see one another both running Windows 10.
Once that part is done, how do I set up plan G to see my steam install?
Sorry for my ignorance not good with networks 😏
Many thanks for any help and assistance.
Alex

[tim arnot]

1. Install Plan-G on both computers.
2. Run Plan-G on the sim computer, and build the database (just select "FS2020" from the list, don't need to worry about anything else.
3. When the build has finished, copy the My Documents\Plan-G Files folder (and all its subfolders) to your other PC.
4. To connect Plan-G on the remote PC to MSFS, you will need to configure Simconnect, and possibly open a port in your firewall. Instructions for both are stickied in the main support area.

[Axel1962]

Hi Tim
Many thanks for the help, will try later, let you know how I get on.
Cheers
Alex

[Axel1962]

Hi Tim
I followed all your instructions, but it doesn't connect! I built the fs2020 database then copied over to the 2nd pc, all that information appears in Plan G :), however I think my problems are from the ports in the firewall I opened the local port 500, as stated in the sim connect XML file, IPV4 protocol is this correct.
The simconnect xml is in Users/alexc/appdata/Roaming/Microsoft flight simulator.
I cant find simconnect cfg file.
I have added a log file from Plan G.
Many thanks for your help, apologies for being a bit unwise.
cheers
Alex

[tim arnot]

What version and build number of Windows are you running?

[Axel1962]

Hi Tim
on my main FS2020 pc Windows 10pro Version 1909  build is 18363, 1082
on my 2nd pc Windows 10pro N version 1909 build is 18363, 1082
hope this helps.
update, I now see all the fs airports, nav,poi etc on Plan G, but when I connect still cant see my plane or any AI.
Tim, where would I find the simconnect cfg file?
cheers for your help.
Alex

[Axel1962]

Hi Tim
just a quick question, in the FS connection parameters window, what should be in the SimConnect (FSX/2020) config index mine reads zero is that correct or should it be my port number?
cheers
Alex

[tim arnot]

Index is 0.

You create Simconnect.cfg either in your "My Documents" folder, or in the Plan-G program folder (either place will work, but My Documents has the advantage that you don't need to remember to copy it if you create a second install)

Simconnect.xml goes on your FS PC in %AppData%\Local\Packages\Microsoft.FlightSimulator_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalCache for MS Store installs and (possibly) %AppData%\Roaming\Microsoft Flight Simulator\ for Steam (if it's not there, it'll be somewhere similar.

[Axel1962]

Hi Tim
does the simconnect xml file need my ip address in there?
as mine doesn't.
have posted a copy of the xml file.as a text file as couldn't post xml format
cheers
Alex

[tim arnot]

Yes, you need to create  an entry exactly as it said in the Sticky (with your IP and port no):

<!-- Example Global (remote) IPv4 Server Configuration-->
  <SimConnect.Comm>
    <Disabled>False</Disabled>
    <Protocol>IPv4</Protocol>
    <Scope>global</Scope>
    <MaxClients>64</MaxClients>
    <Address>192.168.0.106</Address>
    <Port>4504</Port>
  </SimConnect.Comm>

The entries in the sample are all LOCAL (for connections on the same machine). Your entry needs to be GLOBAL (for remote connections).

[Axel1962]

Hi Tim
Many thanks, will try later today, does the simconnect xml file on fs pc, need to be global as well.
Cheers
Alex

[tim arnot]

That IS the simconnect.xml. You add the global section (as detailed) to it.

You should also find a copy of the old FSX SP2 simconnect.dll and place it in the Plan-G program folder. This will prevent 'Can't load dll' errors.

[Axel1962]

Hi Tim
I know I am being incredibly thick about this but I just cant seem to get this to work :( Your patience has been absolutely fantastic regarding this, I have attached my XML,from ms host machine, cfg from the plan G pc and also the log file from plan G.
I am a Pain, but massive thanks for trying to help me in getting this up and running.
Alex

[tim arnot]

You've shown me two simconnect.xml files. You should have a simconnect.xml file on the  FS PC and a Simconnect.cfg file on the Plan-G PC. I haven't yet seen the cfg, but the xml looks fine.

Did you copy the FSX simconnect.dll as I asked above?

You should also find a copy of the old FSX SP2 simconnect.dll and place it in the Plan-G program folder. This will prevent 'Can't load dll' errors.

You are getting those 'Can't load dll' errors. Adding the simconnect.dll and fixing that is your first priority.

[Axel1962]

Hi Tim
Many thanks where can I find the simconnect DLL file.
also here is a copy of the simconnect.cfg file from plan G.
Once again Tim Massive thanks for your help and support.
Alex