CPD Software

[Rocky]

Thank you kindly for responding to my issue. BMS shared memory viewer shows nothing in the String Data values. I did not have a KeyFile loaded before. It went to the default BMS auto KeyFile. Uninstalled CPD Software and reinstalled after KeyFile change. I am running CPD software as Admin. This is the new log information. I noticed this line has two periods.   at System.IO.FileInfo..ctor(String fileName)

 2023-06-27 17:31:46,331 [1] ERROR F16CPD.F16CpdEngine : Illegal characters in path.
 2023-06-27 17:31:46,331         [1] ERROR F16CPD.F16CpdEngine : System.ArgumentException: Illegal characters in path.
   at System.Security.Permissions.FileIOPermission.EmulateFileIOPermissionChecks(String fullPath)
   at System.Security.Permissions.FileIOPermission.QuickDemand(FileIOPermissionAccess access, String fullPath, Boolean checkForDuplicates, Boolean needFullPath)
   at System.IO.FileInfo.Init(String fileName, Boolean checkHost)
   at System.IO.FileInfo..ctor(String fileName)
   at F4Utils.Process.KeyFileUtils.GetCurrentKeyFile()
   at F16CPD.SimSupport.Falcon4.Falcon4Support.LoadCurrentKeyFile()
   at F16CPD.SimSupport.Falcon4.Falcon4Support.UpdateManagerFlightData()
   at F16CPD.F16CpdEngine.Render()

[lightning]

Thank you kindly for responding to my issue. BMS shared memory viewer shows nothing in the String Data values. I did not have a KeyFile loaded before. It went to the default BMS auto KeyFile. Uninstalled CPD Software and reinstalled after KeyFile change. I am running CPD software as Admin. This is the new log information. I noticed this line has two periods.   at System.IO.FileInfo..ctor(String fileName)

 2023-06-27 17:31:46,331 [1] ERROR F16CPD.F16CpdEngine : Illegal characters in path.
 2023-06-27 17:31:46,331         [1] ERROR F16CPD.F16CpdEngine : System.ArgumentException: Illegal characters in path.
   at System.Security.Permissions.FileIOPermission.EmulateFileIOPermissionChecks(String fullPath)
   at System.Security.Permissions.FileIOPermission.QuickDemand(FileIOPermissionAccess access, String fullPath, Boolean checkForDuplicates, Boolean needFullPath)
   at System.IO.FileInfo.Init(String fileName, Boolean checkHost)
   at System.IO.FileInfo..ctor(String fileName)
   at F4Utils.Process.KeyFileUtils.GetCurrentKeyFile()
   at F16CPD.SimSupport.Falcon4.Falcon4Support.LoadCurrentKeyFile()
   at F16CPD.SimSupport.Falcon4.Falcon4Support.UpdateManagerFlightData()
   at F16CPD.F16CpdEngine.Render()

Looks like BMS sharedmem may have crap values. Let me see what I can find out. The two periods in method names for class constructors in logged stack traces has nothing to do with it, that’s by convention.

[lightning]

Try assigning or saving an actual keyfile in BMS UI and see if that fixes your problem, meanwhile.

[Rocky]

It appears I have a KeyFile issue when I use the Alternative Launcher. No matter what KeyFile  I assign and save, it reverts back to auto.  I started BMS(4.37.2) with the application in the Bin/x64 folder. I was able to save Keyfile. Log appears to have liked to Keyfile fix, but is giving me a new issue. CPD now shows a static picture on main start screen. 

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[jjbravo]

Have you checked that the file is actually there? C:\Falcon BMS 4.37\data\Terrdata\objects\FALCON4.CT

Also, did you run the program as administrator?

EDIT: Looks like the file is Falcon4_CT.xml

[lightning]

This is a breaking behavior change in BMS that breaks external tools by not including the old binary database files alongside the newer XMLs.

[lightning]

This latest issue comes from a chunk of code that dates back to around 2010 or so. Back then, the graphical shared mem dimensions were not available in BMS sharedmem, so I had to do a manual lookup in the 3dcockpit.dat file.  On modern sharedmem that is not necessary, and actually hasn't been necessary for a long time already, but since the old method still worked (until apparently not long ago), I never bothered to update the CPD software.    I'll put out a quick fix and then you can re-test.

[Rocky]

Thank you Sir, you're the best.

[lightning]

Actually Rocky I just checked, that's been fixed since 2019.  I just never actually released an update of CPD software in the past five years    Time for me to bake a new release based on current code and test that. 

commit 1a7c674cb900d30b77a619f491d86a77019fb58a
Author: lightningviper <>
Date:   Tue Aug 6 06:03:19 2019 -0700

    Multiple projects:
    -use StringData for determining various BMS paths
    -remove dependency on PlayerOpt scraping
    -remove dependency on ProcInfo scraping
    -use AGL and CaraAlow from new sharedmem
    -use RTT coordinates from sharedmem (not from config)

[raptor]

AMEN!

[Rocky]

So, you’ve been holding out on us?   
I know you are busy, so there is no rush.
Appreciate all you do for all of us.

[VanZeb]

Hi guys!

I got my hands on a nice metal CPD replica made by someone here in the forums a few years back. I don´t know how to hook this thing up. Are there any instructions for how to connect it, and is it for this guy the software discussion is about?

Best
Sebastian

[Rocky]

Congrats on your CPD. It's pretty sweet piece to add to your pit.
Yes, this is the software you will need if you are using BMS 4.37.
I have attached the CPD wiring for you and the 37 pin D-Sub Connector. Make sure you note that it requires a matrix board for of the momentary buttons.



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[VanZeb]

Thank you!

Let's hope I get it...

I'm supposed to use the board in the image right? I intend to hook it up to a Pokeys, could you help me out? Or someone else. Sorry, I took the wrong pill and am just not good at this Matrix stuff and the meaning of it...

/Seb

[jjbravo]

Thank you!

Let's hope I get it...

I'm supposed to use the board in the image right? I intend to hook it up to a Pokeys, could you help me out? Or someone else. Sorry, I took the wrong pill and am just not good at this Matrix stuff and the meaning of it...

/Seb

I can help you with setting up the Pokeys matrix. It's pretty straight forward.
Just PM me with your email and we can get a computer session going when you are ready.