Is Automating FSUIPC Key On/Off Possible?

When using Flight Simulator, automating certain processes can enhance the overall experience. One such process is controlling Air Traffic Control (ATC) sound on/off. However, some users may struggle with finding the right commands to achieve this automation.

According to the FSUIPC documentation, there is no explicit listing of controls sent when keys are pressed. This makes it challenging to identify the correct events for automating ATC sound control using mouse or keyboard commands.

To turn ATC sound ON/OFF manually, users can click on the Air Traffic Control box in the OPTIONS > SETTINGS > SOUND menu. This action will toggle the check mark present in the box, which controls the ATC sound status.

Some users have reported difficulties in finding events for common keyboard commands such as Alt+Enter (toggle full screen off/on) and Alt (toggle main menu off/on). The FSUIPC User Guide and Advanced Guide may not provide explicit instructions on how to achieve this automation.

One possible solution is to use XML gauges, which can be programmed to perform specific actions. However, even with this approach, it's challenging to automate key presses in the same way as button presses using FSUIPC button programming.

In addition, some users have reported issues when trying to automate ATC sound control. For example, pressing the Alt key (which displays the menu bar) can cause FS9's ATC sound to be interpreted as Magneto Both On instead of Magneto Left ON.

To navigate this challenge, users may need to manually toggle ATC sound on/off during flightsim sessions. This can break the 'immersion' factor and reduce the overall experience. As a result, automating ATC sound control using FSUIPC key presses remains an open issue for many users.

The provided text does not mention specific events or commands that can be used to automate ATC sound control. However, it highlights the challenges faced by users in achieving this automation and suggests that manual intervention may be necessary.

Overall, automating FSUIPC key on/off using mouse macros, key presses, or joystick button shortcuts remains a topic of discussion among Flight Simulator users. Further exploration is needed to identify potential solutions for controlling ATC sound on/off programmatically.

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