DESCRIPTION

This is a web based CDU server/client application to be used with both the PMDG 737 variants and the 777-300ER for MSFS. It is still in Alpha stage and only supports windows users. This app combines my 2 cdu apps released earlier which makes it easier for me to maintain and for the users to use.

App features includes:

• Automtic ini file detection and modification
• CDU functionallity including all input, annunciators
• Keyboard input on PC
• Multipe CDU switch
• Full Screen, Scroll Lock, Window Maximize toggles
• Long press function
• Back light, ambient light settings

KNOWN ISSUES

• When PMDG loads its aircraft, it sometimes modifies the ini file, app can detect this and modify the ini file again, however the aircraft should be reloaded for the changes to take effect. (usually happens with 737 variants, have no idea why)
• Initial Page Connect (Simconnect), inside CDU connect button may take few clicks to work when simconnect server is overloaded.

INSTRUCTION

• Download, unzip and run the installer.
• The app should run right after installation.
• The window that opens on your PC should be kept open as it acts as the server, however you do not have to connect it if you are not gonna be using it on pc, and just keep it minimized.
• Open any browsers (chrome preferrably) on any devices connected to the local network and enter the address shown on the bottom of the PC's app window.
• If all 3 indicators are lit up, click the connect button.
• It will try to detect and suggest modification of ini file if required (this is still experimental and may not work, please do share how it went in the comments!)
• Click connect on the cdu page again.
• Enjoy

COMMON QUESTIONS

• I've modified .ini file but the alert still pops up => normal, safely dismiss
• I cannot locate my .ini file => please make sure you have the latest version of the app and if you are on edge cases, you'll have to read below and navigate to your pmdg installation folder to modify it manually.
• Will it work on my mobile / tablet devices? => Yes, as long as your device is connected to the same local network and provides fairly latest browser. (if you have a 10 years old ipad, it probably won't work..)

INI FILE MODIFICATION

If the ini file automatic detection / modification has not been successful, ensure that the following file includes these lines manually.
You can put the lines to be included at the bottom of the file using a text editor like notepad

For 737
File: Your_Installation_Folder\Packages\pmdg-aircraft-738\work\737_Options.ini  >>> for 738 users

MS Store Copy

For users who are using MSFS copy from MS store, Look for the following path
[Drive Letter]:\WpSystem\[Long cryptic serial]\1001\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.FlightSimulator_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalState\packages\pmdg-aircraft-77w\work

Lines to be included:

[SDK]
EnableCDUBroadcast.1=1
EnableDataBroadcast=1
EnableCDUBroadcast.0=1

For 777
File: Your_Installation_Folder\Packages\pmdg-aircraft-77w\work\777_Options.ini

MS Store Copy

For users who are using MSFS copy from MS store, Look for the following path
[Drive Letter]:\WpSystem\[Long cryptic serial]\1001\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.FlightSimulator_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalState\packages\pmdg-aircraft-77w\work

Lines to be included:

[SDK]
EnableCDUBroadcast.2=1
EnableDataBroadcast=1
EnableCDUBroadcast.0=1
EnableCDUBroadcast.1=1

Also, if the automatic ini modification is problematic by any chance, there's a backup of the original ini file (7XX_Options.ini.bak) automatically created in the folder which you can rename to revert the modifications.

DISCLAIMER

The app complies with the PMDG SDK requirements and was not created by copying someone else's hard work.
The entire functionality was coded one by one by myself and features were added progressively with valuable feedback from the testers.
Resources used were: node-simconnect examples, official PMDG SDK, manual and examples.
The app however lacks performance and may lack functions that other existing products or products to be released.
I'm also aware of other similar paywares and I deem those to be of commercial grades but not mine hence it is released as a freeware.

CREDIT

Can't thank you enough @pragmatrader, for your amazing art works for the icon and valuable feedbacks!

huge thanks to EvanAR who made the project possible with his awsome node-simconnect library and starter examples.
https://github.com/EvenAR/node-simconnect

And thanks to kmturley for the amazing starter template making my project possible to be running in less than a day!
https://github.com/kmturley/electron-server7