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2. Page 7 of 92 EFIS Panel Builder User Manual Licensing for HOME Download Version When Panel Builder starts the first time after installation the license is checked The following message appears if no license is found No License found Insert USB License Key and restart PanelBuilder Continue tin Demo Mode Click on the Yes button Then select Configuration and Enter Activation Code from the menu The following information is displayed 4 Did you purchase Panel Builder A valid serial number is required to request a license Activation requires a serial number that you should have received from your reseller If you do not have received this serial number contact your reseller Click on OK Copyright 2015 BajuSoftware LLC All rights reserved Page 8 of 92 EFIS Panel Builder User Manual Enter Activation Step 1 Request Activation Code Enter E Mail Address Enter Serial Number received with order confirmation Step 2 Activate Panel Builder After receiving Activation code Enter E Mail Address Enter Activation Code Activate Licensing is a 2 step process First you request an activation code and then you enter the received code Requesting an activation code is done automatically if connected to the Internet or manually via E Mail The activation code is returned to you via E Mail Each Activation Code is unique and is registered to the Serial Number your E Mail Address and
3. 92 EFIS Panel Builder User Manual Microsoft Flight Simulator or Lockheed Martin P3D FSUIPC You can configure each variable that drives the instruments using the simPlugins FSUIPC or simPlugins FSUIPC P3D program Click on Offset Configuration Instruments Data Points AirTemp Disp CTEMO Altimeter CTEM1 AnalogClock CTEM AnnHelo 10 CTEM3 AnnHelo amp Annunciator Artificial Horizon Auta Pilot Battery VoltsAmps Clock COM 1Radio COM 2Radio Compass Network Configuration CyidHd Temp DME es oor i 7 Offset Configuration i EngEGT C 2012 simPlugins Version 2 2 P This facility gives the freedom to change variables to suit our requirements Select the Instrument to change on the left side In the DataPoints section it will show an ID for each variable that is configured Many instruments have more than one In the lower section enter the variable information Offset is any of the published offsets For a complete list see the FSUIPC documentation Data Type is the correct datatype as depending on offset The table below will help with making the correct selection Calculation is required for some instruments to make them work with Panel Builder Calculation Format 0 specifies the value being sent from the Simulator Copyright 2015 BajuSoftware LLC All rights reserved Page 89 of 92 EFIS Panel Builder User Manual Datatypes for Offsets ee ushort un signed A signed un si
4. Interval 350 milliseconds Secondary Data Request Multiplier 3 Whole numbers only Al Traffic Not Connected Enable Traffic for Traffic Display in simPlugins GFS Add Ons MNE as 5 am Max 40 nm ae Mela Copyright C 2015 BajuSoftware LLC Version 2 94 Click on the Network Configuration Button Multicast Group Address is the broadcast IP address of the network of your flight simulator system Default 224 11 5 62 simPluginsFSUIPC Receive Listening Port specifies the port number the simPlugins FSUIPC Interface listens on This is used for receiving settings from the instruments for example setting the barometer in the Altimeter This setting has to match what has been configured under Setting the Flight Simulator IP Address in chapter Panel Builder Configuration Panel Builder Port is the listening port as configured in Panel Builder Copyright 2015 BajuSoftware LLC All rights reserved Page 32 of 92 EFIS Panel Builder User Manual The simPluginsFSUIPC Update Interval specifies how often the data is updated to the instruments in milliseconds Here it is 250 milliseconds Secondary Data Request Multiplier specifies the update interval for less frequent instrument updates It multiplies the Update Interval by the entered value Al Traffic specifies whether to enable Al Traffic output through the interface You only need to enable this if you use any Panel Builder Add Ons that provide traffic information Cli
5. Panel Builder in a commercial environment and for resale as part of a complete flight simulator environment Each deployment does require the purchase of a separate license Copyright 2015 BajuSoftware LLC All rights reserved Page 5 of 92 EFIS Panel Builder Technical Requirements Hardware Operating Software Flight Simulator Processor Memo Disk Space Windows Vista Windows 7 Windows 8 Windows 10 X Plane MS Flight Simulator X MS Flight Simulator 2004 Lockheed Martin Prepar3D User Manual Any Dual Core Processor or greater 4GB 32 Bit 8GB 64 Bit 1 GB approx 32 or 64 Bit 32 or 64 Bit 32 or 64 Bit 32 or 64 Bit Version 9 and Version 10 32 amp 64bit Acceleration or SP2 Any version Version 1 2 or greater Copyright 2015 BajuSoftware LLC All rights reserved Page 6 of 92 EFIS Panel Builder User Manual Licensing Panel Builder comes in three versions Home Version Academic and Commercial Version The Home Version is intended for home use only which means that you can use Panel Builder on your home network only The Commercial Version is intended for commercial applications The Commercial Version is typically used for integration into commercial Flight Simulators Flight Training to be shown at Exhibitions and Shows and other commercial applications In general any use that is outside of the home requires a Commercial License The Academic Version is like the Commercial Version
6. Simulator then click on the Connect button in simPluginsFSUIPC The Interface is now ready Note Microsoft Flight Simulator has to be running There is a command line option called start that allows automatic connect on program startup Copyright 2015 BajuSoftware LLC All rights reserved Page 28 of 92 EFIS Panel Builder User Manual Configure the Lockheed Martin Prepar3D SimConnect Interfaces V1 amp V2 There is no need to change any values the defaults should work in 99 of all installations Launch the simPluginsPrepar3D or simPluginsPrepar3D V2 program C 2015 BajuSoftware LLC Version 2 94 C 2015 BajuSoftware LLC Version 2 94 Disconnected Disconnected OR Click on the Network Configuration Button Copyright 2015 BajuSoftware LLC All rights reserved Page 29 of 92 EFIS Panel Builder User Manual Configuration Network Settings Multicast Group Address 274 11 5 62 simPluginsPrepar3D Receive Listenting Port Panel Builder Port simPluginsPrepar3D Update Interval 250 milliseconds Al Traffic Enable Traffic for Traffic Display in simPlugins GPS Add Ons Traffic Radius 20 Kilometers 400 max GPS Part 41010 Multicast Group Address is the broadcast IP address of the network of your flight simulator system Default 224 11 5 62 simPluginsPrepar3D Receive Listening Port specifies the port number the simPluginsPrepar3D Interface listens on Thi
7. Tricks Go to http www simplugins com html fag html Copyright 2015 BajuSoftware LLC All rights reserved Page 48 of 92 EFIS Panel Builder User Manual Changing the instrument size You have to start the panel first Then left click on each instrument and use the scroll wheel on the mouse or the keys on the numeric keypad Configuring instruments Many instruments have a configuration option to adjust them to various parameters This allows each instrument to be customized to a specific aircraft type Many engine instruments require that a specific instrument is added multiple times to a panel in order to display data for multi engine aircraft Again each of those instruments needs to be configured to specify what engine the instrument is used for Start the panel the right click with your mouse on the instrument and select Setting from the pop up menu Adjust any setting required and click on the save button Each adjustment you make to an instrument is specific to this instrument and the panel it is contained in Using instrument buttons and dials Many instruments contain buttons and dials knobs All those elements are fully functional and can be used with a mouse as in previous versions As of Version 2 6 of Panel Builder those elements have been improved for use with a touch enabled monitor A multi touch monitor is not required a simple single touch monitor is sufficient Element Mouse Touch Screen L
8. a configuration screen for setting networking parameters Following the scenarios described in previous chapters each scenario has a different network configuration Furthermore network configuration requires also port numbers for each component of Panel Builder including Instruments Port Numbers use a default setting after installation of Panel Builder and will not need to be changed in most cases There are circumstances were a port number is already in use by a different program than Panel Builder In this case the port number will need to be changed to a different value In summary there is no network configuration necessary after the installation All components of Panel Builder have been preset and those values should work for 99 of all installations The following pages are for your information and in the rare case where you need to make changes to the network What is a Multicast Group Address A Multicast Group Address is a special IP Address that has been reserved for performing communications between groups of programs It works like a subscription where all programs wanting to communicate with each user subscribe to the same Group Address In order to support more than one instrument computer and to allow multiple use of an instrument in the same panel the multicast broadcasting scheme is used A Multicast Group Address has to be set in the flight simulator interface programs and Panel Builder The Multicast Group Address is
9. of Panel Builder for e Networking e Performance This step is optional All modules have been preconfigured even the networking and no changes are necessary Copyright 2015 BajuSoftware LLC All rights reserved Page 15 of 92 EFIS Panel Builder User Manual Step 1 Install Panel Builder Installer Skip this step if you run the installer from the supplied USB Key Copy the installation package to each computer that is part of your flight simulation system Start the installation program on each computer by locating the installation program and double click it This will launch the installation Welcome to the simPlugins Panel Builder Installer Setup Wizard This will install Version 2 1 on your computer Itis recommended that you close all other applications before continuing Click Next to continue or Cancel to exit Setup Click the Next gt button ie Setup simPlugins Panel Builder Installer Select Destination Location Where should simPlugins Panel Builder Installer be installed CJ Setup will install simPlugins Panel Builder Installer into the Following Folder To continue click Next IF you would like to select a different Folder click Browse E Program Files Fanel Builder Installer At least 14 2 MB of Free disk space is required This specifies where the install packages will be installed to Click Next gt Copyright 2015 BajuSoftware LLC All rights reser
10. 0 simPlugins Autopilot AP 100 simPlugins CDOM 110 simPlugins User Manual Settings Defaults Dial Altitude Position Mouse on Dial Port Number 43005 VS VS Vertical Speed Select Note Depending on the aircraft type not all autopilot features might be functional especially the VS mode UP DN buttons and the Altitude preselect DIAL Port Number 43005 Dial Select NAV 1 or 2 Port Number 43007 Copyright 2015 BajuSoftware LLC All rights reserved Page 59 of 92 EFIS Panel Builder User Manual Instrument Reference Engine Instrument Settings Defaults Port Number 42001 RPM Settings RPM EFIS Engine 1 4 Display Engine Max RPM 3500 Color Arcs RPM Yellow 2700 Redline 2000 Oil Pressure EFIS Engine 1 to 4 Oil Gauge Settings Port Number 42002 Display Max Oil Press 120 psi Color Arcs Oil Press psi Green 50 to 380 Copyright 2015 BajuSoftware LLC All rights reserved Page 60 of 92 EFIS Panel Builder Instrument Oil Temp EFIS Engine 1 to 4 Battery Volts and Amps EFIS Copyright 2015 BajuSoftware LLC Oil Gauge Settings Display Max Oil Temp 300 Deg F Color Arcs Oil Temp Deg F Green 0 Redline 245 All rights reserved to 45 User Manual Defaults Port Number 42002 Port Number 42003 Page 61 of 92 EFIS Panel Builder User Manual Instrument Settings Defaults Torque Engine 1 to 4 que Settin Port Nu
11. 30 Whole numbers only Al Traffic Enable Traffic for Trattic Display in simPlugins GPS Add Ons Traffic radius 5 nm Max 40 nm GPS Pot No 41010 Copyright C 2015 BajuSoftware LLC Version 2 94 Click on the Network Configuration Button Multicast Group Address is the broadcast IP address of the network of your flight simulator system Default 224 11 5 62 simPluginsFSUIPC Receive Listening Port specifies the port number the simPlugins FSUIPC Interface listens on This is used for receiving settings from the instruments for example setting the barometer in the Altimeter This setting has to match what has been configured under Setting the Flight Simulator IP Address in chapter Panel Builder Configuration Panel Builder Port is the listening port as configured in Panel Builder Copyright 2015 BajuSoftware LLC All rights reserved Page 27 of 92 EFIS Panel Builder User Manual The simPluginsFSUIPC Update Interval specifies how often the data is updated to the instruments in milliseconds Here it is 250 milliseconds Secondary Data Request Multiplier specifies the update interval for less frequent instrument updates It multiplies the Update Interval by the entered value Al Traffic specifies whether to enable Al Traffic output through the interface You only need to enable this if you use any Panel Builder Add Ons that provide traffic information Click on Save to save the settings Start MS Flight
12. 4012 Spoiler Indicator EFIS Port Number 44016 Gear Indicator EFIS Port Number 44011 LDG GEAR Copyright 2015 BajuSoftware LLC All rights reserved Page 76 of 92 EFIS Panel Builder Instrument Settings Trim Indicator Yaw EFIS Trim Indicator Pitch EFIS Trim Indicator Roll EFIS Copyright 2015 BajuSoftware LLC All rights reserved User Manual Default Port Number 44010 Port Number 44010 Port Number 44010 Page 77 of 92 EFIS Panel Builder User Manual Instrument Settings Default Port Number 43006 Autopilot Annunciator Heavy EFIS Port Number 43006 Autopilot Annunciator EFIS Copyright 2015 BajuSoftware LLC All rights reserved Page 78 of 92 EFIS Panel Builder User Manual Instrument Reference Miscellaneous Instrument Settings Defaults EFIS Frame PFD Place EFIS Style Instruments onto frame Port Number 43003 Dials for Heading Bug Course Bug Buttons for Barometer Up amp Down Copyright 2015 BajuSoftware LLC All rights reserved Page 79 of 92 EFIS Panel Builder User Manual Instrument Settings Defaults EFIS Frame MFD Place EFIS Style Instruments onto frame Port Number 48000 Copyright 2015 BajuSoftware LLC All rights reserved Page 80 of 92 EFIS Panel Builder User Manual Instrument Settings Defaults EFIS Frame MISC Square Place EFIS Style Instruments onto frame Port Number 48000 EFIS Separator Line Displays a horizonta
13. 5 4 pixels wide Fj Show Grid Panel Name Enter the name of the panel e g the aircraft type Show Instrument Bezels amp Knobs This will either show or hide the bezels mounting screws and any knobs for the instruments This is useful for cockpit builders who use a mask in front of the monitor A mask could be made from cardboard or other thin material or if a monitor is integrated into a full instrument panel Enable Panel Night Mode This will automatically switch all instruments in the panel to a red glow color for night flying The switching occurs when the time in the flight simulator switches to night time Copyright 2015 BajuSoftware LLC All rights reserved Page 42 of 92 EFIS Panel Builder User Manual Panel Background Type Select between colored background and an image Color Background Specify the color and an optional colored frame Image Background Specify the image file and if you want to retain the original image size of a custom size Panel Background Type Color Image Image Settings Panel Background Image C Program Files x86 Panel Builder Use original Image Size wf OK M Cancel Background Size and Position Four options are available Full Desktop This fills the desktop area with the selected color or image If you have multiple monitors connected it will span all monitors One Monitor only As above but the background will be restricted to the monitor specifi
14. BajuSoftware LLC Version 2 9 January 2015 EFIS Panel Builder User Manual Table of Contents daike olt SUN OD seca arc scented tien ree EE T E E Gain teste eevee EEN EE T 3 Capabilities and FE AWI SS sivctsacatace nos aiscagdnsoussrnaanacave neoncesawensueniieaeea neeetenncaneck eaneiaeneanetmunautienbiannGes 4 Technical REQUIFEMEMNS 0 ccccecceceececcecceseececcesacceeoeseeceeoaseeceeoasaesecouseeseeuseeseeeseesesseseeseeensass 6 BUNS UNS ecg ec see A E ae a we a eee sles occ ac nope tents ne TEA E A EO 7 Licensing for HOME Download Version ccccecceeeecceeeeeeeeeeeeseeseeeeeeseesauseeeeeeseeseeseeseeeseesensenees 8 Step 1 Requesting an Activation Code oi iicciccaiecicecnnctuadadeinadandcaiadneassindauetauasacennivedans 10 Step 2 Entering the Activation Code cccccccccccceccceceeeeceeeseeeceeeseeeceeeseeseeeseeeseeens 11 integration SCOM AMOS seorsan O E 12 Single Computer Single or multiple Monitors a nnannnnnnnannennennannnnnnnnnnnnnnnrnrenrnnennnnnn gt 12 Two computers Single or multiple MOnItOTS cee cec cece cece eeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeaeenaes 13 Multiple computers Single or multiple monitors cece ceeceeeeceeeeeeseeteeeeeeeeeeeeneees 14 Installation FP FOC CO UIC S oes tesccececpeee suction dinca cen tascesn seas ecceenanseseceae eonabane sem ceneeeeenasecsmescaceensteesneae ste 15 Step 1 Install Panel Builder Installer ccc ccccecceeeeeeeeeeeeseee
15. GT EngEGTMAP Enabhi P Copyright 2015 BajuSoftware LLC All rights reserved Page 91 of 92 EFIS Panel Builder User Manual simPlugins EFIS Panel Builder User Manual Version 2 9 Copyright 2015 BajuSoftware LLC All Rights reserved No reproduction without permission Copyright 2015 BajuSoftware LLC All rights reserved Page 92 of 92
16. Plane receives values for datarefs PanelBuilderReceiverCMD cfg X Plane receives values for commands Use notepad or any other text edition to modify the datarefs in the above listed configuration files Make a backup copy first Also note that those files will be overwritten by a software upgrade Always keep a copy of the original and your modified files PanelBuilderSender cfg Notepad File Edit Format View Help Airspeed Indicator 41001 1F_IAS sim cockpit2 qauges indicators airspeed_kts_pilot 41001 1F_TAS sim flightmodel position true airspeed 41001 1F_GsP sim f lightmodel position groundspeed 21001 Thi sau cara u findicatars ar peni erario ki sec vane s Heading Indicator 41002 1F_HDG sim cockpit2 gauges indicators heading_vacuum_deg_mag_pi lot 41002 1F_BUG sim cockpit2 autopi lot heading_dial_deg_mag_pi lot 41002 1F_DFT sim cockpit qyros dg_drift_vac_deg vertical Speed Indicator 41003 1F_VSPD sim cockpit2 qauges indicators vvi_fpm_pi lot Altimeter 41004 1F_ALT sim cockpit2 qauges indicators altitude_ft_pi lot 41004 1F_BAR sim cockpit2 gauges actuators barometer_setting_in_hg_pi lot Artificial Horizon 41005 1F_PTCH sim cockpit2 gqauges indicators pitch_vacuum_deg_pi lot 41005 1F_ROLL sim cockpit2 gauges indicators rol l_vacuum_deg_pi lot 41005 1F_SLIP sim cockpit2 gauges indicators s lip_deg F A complete reference of datarefs and commands can be found under the X plane plugin
17. Sub Divisions 2 Fuel Flow Settings Display Engine 1 Erge 2 Copyright 2015 BajuSoftware LLC All rights reserved User Manual Defaults Port Number 42008 Port Number 42008 Page 65 of 92 EFIS Panel Builder User Manual Instrument Settings Defaults Fuel Pressure EFIS Engine 1 to 4 Fuel Pressure Settings Port Number 42015 Display Max Fuel Pressure 20 FSI EGT Settings Port Number 42005 Display Engine Max 2000 Deg F X Copyright 2015 BajuSoftware LLC All rights reserved Page 66 of 92 EFIS Panel Builder Instrument Tank Remaining Label EFIS 0 to 8 X Plane FUEL REMAINING Fuel Remaining Label EFIS 9 Tanks FSX amp FS2004 FUEL REMAINING E 0 E Copyright 2015 BajuSoftware LLC Settings Fuel Remaining Settings Display Tank 1 Tank 2 Units GALLONS Fuel Remaining Settings Display Tank 1 Tank 2 Units All rights reserved User Manual Defaults Port Number 42004 Port Number 42004 Page 67 of 92 EFIS Panel Builder User Manual Instrument Settings Defaults Cylinder Head Temp EFIS CHT Gauge Settings Port Number 42010 Engine 1 to 4 Display Range Deg F Max Temp 400 Color Arcs Green D Redline 350 Manifold Pressure EFIS Engine 1 to 4 Manifold Pressure Settings Port Number 42005 Display Engine Color Arcs inHg Green 16 Yellow 22 Red 26 Copyright 2015 BajuSoftware LLC All rights reser
18. alled Bannerlmage jpg in the Panel Builder program Files folder Replace this file with your own version For correct display create an image file with the following dimensions 484 pixels wide by 60 pixels high This requires the Panel Builder Commercial Version Exception received shows up in simpluginsFSX_ and the instruments don t update This means that the FSX Interface could not be started Make sure you have the correct version of MS Flight Simulator Acceleration Pack or Service Pack 2 installed Another problem can be that the ini file is corrupt for the FSX Interface Try to re install the FSX Interface from the Panel builder Installer All instruments are cut off at the bottom right instruments are only partially visible Make sure that the text size is set to 100 in Windows Control Panel Display Instrument XXX doesnt update This is very likely an issue with the port number configuration Make sure that both port numbers are the same in Panel Builder and the Instrument Interface Where can I set the instrument ranges and color arcs Each instrument has a menu that can be accessed by right clicking on an instrument and selecting the Settings options Not all instruments have a settings option accidentally move Instruments when using the knobs Each instrument can be locked into its position by right clicking on the instrument and selecting Lock We have a comprehensive FAQ on our website for further Tips and
19. an address that all parts of Panel Builder communicate through on your network The Multicast Group Address is the same for all Interfaces and Panel Builder There is a fixed range of valid addresses They are in the range between ZZ oss 0 Ana 2996200420042 Panel Builder and all Interfaces have been preset to 224 11 5 62 This does not need to be changed unless you have another program using this address which is highly unlikely Copyright 2015 BajuSoftware LLC All rights reserved Page 20 of 92 EFIS Panel Builder User Manual Changing the Multicast Group Address _ Write down your value Computer Default Your Value Multicast Group Address 224 17 5 62 This address needs to match in each module of Panel Builder the Interfaces and Panel Builder itself The address has to be in the range of 224 0 0 0 and 239 255 255 255 Choose any address within the valid range and make a note of it above Continue in the next chapters with Interface Configuration and Panel Builder Configuration Changing Port Numbers Default values are shown Typically use those values If you need to change them make a note in the last column Module Name Default Port Your Port Number Number Panel Builder Listen Port 48000 X Plane Interface Receive Port Number 45000 FSX Interface Receive Listening Port 45000 FSUIPC Interface Receive Listening Port 45000 Prepar3D Interface Receive Listening Port 45000 Instrument Port Numbers are listed i
20. arometer in the Altimeter This setting has to match what has been configured under Setting the Flight Simulator IP Address in chapter Panel Builder Configuration Panel Builder Port is the listening port as configured in Panel Builder Copyright 2015 BajuSoftware LLC All rights reserved Page 25 of 92 EFIS Panel Builder User Manual The simPluginsF SX Update Interval specifies how often the data is updated to the instruments in milliseconds Here it is 250 milliseconds Al Traffic specifies whether to enable Al Traffic output through the interface You only need to enable this if you use any Panel Builder Add Ons that provide traffic information Click on Save to save the settings Start MS Flight Simulator then click on the Connect button in simPluginsFSX The Interface is now ready Note Microsoft Flight Simulator has to be running There is a command line option called start that allows automatic connect on program Startup Copyright 2015 BajuSoftware LLC All rights reserved Page 26 of 92 EFIS Panel Builder User Manual Configure the MS Flight Simulator FSUIPC Interface There is no need to change any values the defaults should work in 99 of all installations Launch the simPluginsFSUIPC program Configuration Network Settings Multicast Group Address 224 11 5 62 simPluginsFSUIPC Receive Listenting Port simPluginsFSUIPC Update Interval 350 milliseconds Secondary Data Request Multiplier
21. but is limited to educational Institutions like colleges All versions are distributed using the same Installation Package and each version is enabled by a different activation scheme All versions are delivered on an USB Memory stick and the memory stick has to stay plugged in on the computer where Panel Builder is installed on Replacement USB sticks can be ordered The Home Version has also an alternate licensing scheme via an Activation Code This licensing is used when you purchase a download version of Panel Builder Licensing is activated by requesting an activation code via E Mail A serial number has to be sent and an activation code is returned Panel Builder provides a facility to enter this activation code See next chapter for more information lf Panel Builder is started and neither a USB stick nor Activation code is present the software reverts to Demo Mode Demo Mode has the following restrictions No new panel can be built Only 6 instruments can be added to the existing panel The runtime is limited to 10 Minutes Demo Mode is clearly indicated on the Panel Builder Main Screen il F DEMO DEMO DEMO DEMO Demo Version 10 min runtime IP Addr 192 168 0 10 Port 48000 V2 0 To return to a licensed mode either a valid USB Memory stick has to be plugged in or an activation code has to be entered Panel Builder needs to be restarted in both cases Copyright 2015 BajuSoftware LLC All rights reserved
22. ce WIOCMICAUOMN vanccconssncuseancedenesnmsausnqansenaonsaimespiacuaonnanuesysoneieansunagunvaastuseanaasmuneererasanitgabeaten 86 Copyright 2015 BajuSoftware LLC All rights reserved Page 2 of 92 EFIS Panel Builder User Manual Introduction Panel Builder is an add on Avionics Package that allows the creation of custom Instrument Panels to interface with several Flight Simulator Programs Typically instrument panels are displayed on a separate monitor in full screen mode A mask can be used to cover unused portions of the monitor to more closely resemble a typical instrument panel Panel Builder can be run on the same computer as the flight simulator software It is recommended thought to utilize one or more additional computers for this purpose for performance reasons Each instrument is free floating in the screen It can be resized moved around the screen and combined into a predefined panel For the latter purpose a management tool called Panel Builder is provided Panel Builder allows the building of instrument panels for different aircraft types and provides a mechanism for starting and stopping all instruments Some instruments contain configuration options that are accessible via a right click menu option This is used for setting ranges and or color bars on the instrument calculations and performance related options This allows using the same instrument for a slow piston powered airplane or a high performance turbine
23. ck on Save to save the settings Start MS Flight Simulator then click on the Connect button in simPluginsFSUIPC The Interface is now ready Note Microsoft Flight Simulator has to be running There is a command line option called start that allows automatic connect on program Startup Copyright 2015 BajuSoftware LLC All rights reserved Page 33 of 92 EFIS Panel Builder User Manual Step 3c Panel Builder Configuration There is no need to change any values the defaults should work in 99 of all installations Start Panel Builder and select the Configuration tab Standard Six Panel Builder HOM Building Configuration LA Network Config ih User Manual License Information Fi simFlugins com Networking Help On Instrument Port No Airspeed Indicator 41001 Changing the Network Configuration Panel Builder Network Config Multicast Group Address Multicast Group Address 224 11 5 62 i Listen Port Mh The Multicast Group Address default pk 224 11 5 62 can be left as is It has to match aa all other Multicast Group Addresses Flight Sim Port No configured 45000 Listen Port No Enable Panel Switching This is the port number Panel Builder will use when receiving data The default is 48000 Flight Sim Port No This number has to match the Port Number as configured in the flight simulator interface application The default is 45000 See also chapter nterface Configuration Enable Monitor C
24. der is typically installed on a second networked computer It can MS Flight Simulator X Simconnect Interface also be installed on the same computer as the flight simulator and used for example in a dual screen setup Note Depending on the version of Panel Builder you purchased not all MS Flight Simulator FSUIPC Interface Pe am ee fee em ee ee ane Lockheed Martin PREP AR 3D Interface Panel Builder User Manual When selecting a module from the left side the right side will show a short description and will also contain a button to start the install for the module selected Proceed now to install the module s required on each computer Afterwards click on the Exit icon on the left Go to section Operation on how to us it You can skip the network configuration There is no need to change any values the defaults should work in 99 of all installations Copyright 2015 BajuSoftware LLC All rights reserved Page 19 of 92 EFIS Panel Builder User Manual Step 3a Network Configuration All modules of Panel Builder communicate using a network protocol The Interface software receives data from the flight simulator and sends the appropriate data to each instrument either on the same computer or to additional computers Even if both the flight simulator software and Panel Builder is installed on the computer communication is still performed using the network protocol Each Flight Simulator Interface and Panel Builder has
25. e obsolete or are Superseded by a new dataref without requiring a program update Select the Instrument to change on the left side In the DataPoints section it will show an ID for each dataref that is configured Many instruments have more than one In the lower section enter the dataref information Data Type can be nteger Float or String Array indicates typically an engine dataref where data for multiple engines is provided You can specify how many you want by entering No of Members for example 2 for a twin engine aircraft Don t forget to click Save Data after each change made A complete reference of datarefs can be found under the X plane plugins folder in a file called datarefs txt Copyright 2015 BajuSoftware LLC All rights reserved Page 86 of 92 EFIS Panel Builder User Manual X Plane 10 10 20 or greater You can configure each dataref that drives the instruments using the SimPlugins X Plane program This facility gives you the freedom to change datarefs once they become obsolete or are Superseded by a new dataref without requiring a program update The plugins for x plane where installed in the previous step under C X Plane 10 resources plugins There are 3 configuration files for the plugin In folder Cc X Plane 10 resources plugins PluginPanelBuilderl PaneBuilderSender cfg X Plane sends dataref values In folder Cc X Plane 10 resources plugins PluginPanelBuilder2 PanelBuilderReceiverDA T cfg X
26. ed This only applies only to multi monitor setups Custom Size and Position Here you can specify what size and what position the background should be This is useful if you don t want a background that fills a whole monitor No Background Just as the name implies The instruments will be placed on the desktop as is Copyright 2015 BajuSoftware LLC All rights reserved Page 43 of 92 EFIS Panel Builder User Manual Adding a new panel automatic panel switching As of Version 2 94 you can create panels that automatically switch to the appropriate aircraft when loaded by the flight simulator You can create a specific panel for each aircraft you have in your flight simulator Whenever you switch the aircraft in your simulator Panel Builder will load automatically the matching panel All you have to do is name your panel after the ATC call sign of the aircraft As of Version 2 94 the ATC call sign is displayed in the top bar of Panel Builder to make this easier Your Flight Simulator has to be started of course the aircraft you want to use has to be loaded e Standard Soqgih 4 6D Panel Builder HOME f Operation Building Configuration iam V EY Edit Panel gt lt Start Stop Load Exit Panel Control Panel Program In this case the call sign is M2476D Now create a new panel and give it the Panel Name N2476D Proceed to add instruments to the panel as usual Panel Builder Network Config Now the final thing to do
27. eed Martin Prepar3D Prepar3D Interface Computer 2 Panel Builder Computer 3 Panel Builder Note Running Panel Builder on multiple computers requires a license for each computer you are running Panel Builder on Copyright 2015 BajuSoftware LLC All rights reserved Page 14 of 92 EFIS Panel Builder User Manual Installation Procedures Panel Builder is installed using a 3 step process The installer software is installed first which allows the selection of the different modules to be installed on each computer or on a single computer The different modules are Panel Builder X Plane Interface X Plane 9 and 10 1 X Plane Interface X Plane 10 2 or greater FSX Interface FSUIPC Interface Depending on the Flight Simulator you are using choose the appropriate interface module in Step 2 Step 1 Install the Panel Builder Install package on each computer that will be part of the overall Flight Simulator System If you are installing from the supplied license USB Key you can run the installer directly on the USB Key and can skip this step Locate the USB key in Windows Explorer and double click on Pane Builderinstaller Step 2 Run the Panel Builder Installer on each computer and choose which modules should be installed on each computer The selection of modules is dependent on the integration scenario applicable to your simulator system as described in the previous chapter Step 3 Optional Configure each module
28. eeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 16 Step 2 Install Panel Builder Modules ccc ccccsecceeeeeeceeeeeeeseceeeeeeeeseeesseteeeneeees 19 Step 3a Network Configuration cccccccsecceeeceeeseceeeeeseeeeeeseeeceeseeeseeseeeseeeseeeseeees 20 Step 3b Interface Configuration ccc cecccecc cece eee cece eeseeeseeeeeseeeseeeseeeseeeseeseeeseeees 22 Step 3c Panel Builder Configuration ccccccccccccecceeceseeeeeeceeeceeeseeeseeseeeeeeseeeseeees 34 Salo eO p IA E EE EE E E E E EE E E A 36 Launening a P anG lesssrireiessrur erensia E E E a RN E E EEE I EE EESE FE EEE ENEE EE 37 SOPPNO aP a See ee ee ae Aa ee 3 NS OIA Ol IO CS ROD ea E E E EEEE EEEE E E E E E EE 37 BUNI FANGE ee E S E E 38 Modifying an existing panel cece cece eecceeece eee eceeeceeeceeeseeeseeeseeeeeeseeeseeeseeeaeesauss 39 PREG AMIN TUN NE ose gece gsi to eee saan tee terete ecacdacesdeadinentuedeueeasceaneencagme 39 Removing an instrument from the panel cccccccecceeceeeceeeceeeeeeeseeeeeeteeeeeeeseeeaess 40 Moving and Resizing an Instrument in a panel cece cecc eee eeeceeeeeeseeseeeaeeseeeeeeaeees 40 Modifying an instrument cece cc cecceecceeece cece cece eeseeeeeeceeeceeeseeeseeeseeeseeseeeseeeseesseeeanes 41 Adding a new panel cers srcectrsacsera rete anidvnelarocbiderdisterisutersdxterpeeiewdlereidlomannambindalenendmenleneaibeaaenen edeimenencusesens 42 Adding a new panel automatic panel SWItCNING
29. eft Click on button Touch button on screen Single Knob Left Click on knob and hold Touch knob and move finger in a Dial Move mouse clock or anti clock circular motion clock or anti clock wise in a circular motion wise Dual Knob Outside dial Outside dial Radios Left Click just outside of knob and Touch just outside of knob and move hold finger in a circular motion clockwise Move mouse clockwise or anti or anti clockwise clockwise in a circular motion Inside dial Inside dial Left Click on inside of knob and Touch just inside of knob and move hold finger in a circular motion clockwise Move mouse clockwise or anti or anti clockwise clockwise in a circular motion Copyright 2015 BajuSoftware LLC All rights reserved Page 49 of 92 Panel Builder User Manual Instrument Reference Primary Instrument Settings Defaults Altimeter Analog Port Number 41004 Barometer Pressure Units Altitude G A Atitude Units zz 79 meters B 8 inHG ae E 30 2 Port Number 41004 Barometer Pressure Units Altitude Altitude Units Copyright 2015 BajuSoftware LLC All rights reserved Page 50 of 92 EFIS Panel Builder User Manual Instrument Settings Defaults Artificial Horizon Analog Instrument used as a backup Port Number 41005 Also contains Slip Indicator Port Number 41005 Display E Show Slip Indicator Show Fight Director Copyright 2015 BajuSoftware LLC All rights
30. ents are part of the panel and their associated Port Numbers Those port numbers match the Instrument Interface Configuration for the specific instrument Copyright 2015 BajuSoftware LLC All rights reserved Page 36 of 92 EFIS Panel Builder User Manual Launching a Panel select a panel by clicking the Load Panel icon and selecting a panel from the list Click on the Start button All shown instruments that have a checkmark next to them will be started and shown on computer screen and the Panel Builder program will be minimized Each Instrument s position is saved with the panel configuration You can re locate an Instrument by simply dragging it to a new position on the screen There is a facility to lock the instruments to the position to avoid accidentally moving it Right Click on the instrument and a menu will be shown Click on Lock to toggle the lock not locked option Now you can start your flight simulator and your instruments should come alive Note Once started you cannot make any changes to the panel configuration You need to Stop it first Note When using Microsoft Flight Simulator or PREPARSD you also need to click on the Connect button in the simPluginsFSX simPluginsFSUIPC or simPluginsPrepar3d program on your flight simulator computer to establish a connection after you started the flight simulator program Stopping a Panel As mentioned previously when a panel is started the Panel Builder pro
31. gned long signed ulong unsigned The offset bitarray is used the following way Data Points tT L2_ L3_ L4_ RadioAltimeter RPM Spoilerindicator StallWaming StatusLight 10 StatusLight5 Suction TrimIndicator TurbITT TurbN1 TumIndicator Vertical Speed HNI Dey In addition to the Offset you have to specify which bit within the array will provide the wanted value In the example above we are using the bitarray for the aircraft lights This array provides status information which lights are on or off Landing Beacon Strobe etc Each status is stored in a bit of the array In the Calculation Filed you have to specify which bit to use for this data point In the example above we use bit no 1 which indicates if the Navigation Lights or on or off Copyright 2015 BajuSoftware LLC All rights reserved Page 90 of 92 EFIS Panel Builder User Manual There are is an additional offset used by Panel Builder called totalfuel This is not a real offset It used to provide a value for the total fuel available in gallons There is no offset available prior to Flight Simulator X to give this value The offset can be set to 0000 as this is not really an offset Instruments Data Points Altimeter FPREO AnalogOock FPRE1 AnnHelo 10 AnnHelob Annunciator Artificial Horizon Auto Pilot Battery Volts Amps Carb Temp Clack COM1 Radio COM 2Radio Compass CyldHd Temp DME EngE
32. gram is minimized to the task bar Click on the minimized icon and it will show again Now click the STOP button Display on Desktop All instruments are separate programs that will show on your desktop The Panel Builder program will hide the windows desktop set the background image or the background color as configured for each panel See the Building Panels section and suspend the screen saver if used Copyright 2015 BajuSoftware LLC All rights reserved Page 37 of 92 EFIS Panel Builder User Manual Building Panels Multiple panels can be configured for different aircraft types Each panel configuration contains Name of the panel e g the aircraft type A background Image or a Background Color Instruments included in panel Position and size of each instrument on the screen select the Building tab Standard Six Panel Builder HOME Operation Building Configuration el r o R V E Edit Panel gt 4 9 Start Stop Load Exit Panel Control Fanel Program On Instrument Airspeed Indicator Altimeter Artificial Horizon HeadingIndicator Turn Indicator VSI Licensed for Home Use only Copyright 2015 BajuSoftware LLC All rights reserved Page 38 of 92 EFIS Panel Builder User Manual Modifying an existing panel Choose a panel by clicking the Open Panel icon under the operation tab and select a panel from the list The click on the Building tab Adding an instrument Ins
33. hecking Enable Panel Switching Enables the automatic switching of panels See the Adding a new pane section Enable Monitor Checking Before starting a panel check if the monitor configuration is the same as when the panel was built and gives a warning Copyright 2015 BajuSoftware LLC All rights reserved Page 34 of 92 EFIS Panel Builder User Manual Help The help section has shortcuts to the User Manual License Information and the simPlugins website for your reference Copyright 2015 BajuSoftware LLC All rights reserved Page 35 of 92 EFIS Panel Builder User Manual Operation After installation you should have an icon for Panel Builder on your desktop where you installed the instruments on Double click it This will launch the Panel Builder Program that allows you to e Start and Stop all Instruments for a panel e Build new panels e Set the IP Address and Port Number to connect to the flight simulator interface Select the Operation tab Standard Six Panel Builder HOME Operation Building Configuration o V EY Edit Panel gt 4 Start Stop Load Exit Panel Control Panel Program On Instrument Port No Airspeed Indicator 41001 Altimeter 41004 Artifical Horizon 41005 HeadingIndicator 41002 Turn Indicator 41006 VSI 41003 4 IE Licensed for Home Use only By default the last panel used will be loaded automatically This display shows what instrum
34. his ae re st aia lp aL tps at eel ln ag ee ee 1F_HSOBS sim cockpit2 radios actuators hsi_obs_deg_mag_pi lot Multicast IP Address the broadcast address for the network of your flight simulator system 224 11 5 62 is the default No need to change it unless you have another program using it Receive Port Number The port number the interface listens on for data received from Instruments 45000 is the default Copyright 2015 BajuSoftware LLC All rights reserved Page 24 of 92 EFIS Panel Builder User Manual Configure the MS Flight Simulator SimConnect Interface There is no need to change any values the defaults should work in 99 of all installations Launch the simPluginsFSX program simPlugins FSX o fete Configuration Network Settings Multicast Group Address 274 11 5 62 simPluginsF SX Receive Listenting Port simPluginsFS Update Interval 250 milliseconds Al Traffic Enable Traffic for Traffic Display in simPlugins GPS Add Ons Traffic Radius 20 Kilometers 200 maxx GPS Port 41010 C 2015 BajuSoftware LLC Version 2 94 Disconnected Click on the Network Configuration Button Multicast Group Address is the broadcast IP address of the network of your flight simulator system Default 224 11 5 62 simPluginsFSX Receive Listening Port specifies the port number the simPluginsFSX Interface listens on This is used for receiving settings from the instruments for example setting the b
35. ht 2015 BajuSoftware LLC All rights reserved User Manual Defaults Port Number 44009 Port Number 44014 Port Number 44004 X Plane only Page 73 of 92 EFIS Panel Builder Instrument Status Lights 5 amp 10 Lights PARK FUEL BRAKE PUMP LAND Status Light 1 GEN OFF Settings User Manual Default Status Lights Settings Lights Light 1 Light 2 Light 3 Light 4 Light 5 Label Color On Between PARK BRAKE 0 1 T2 FUEL PUMP 2 2 2 Colors Red rellow Green Blue Save Light 6 Light 7 Light amp Light 3 Light 10 Color wv R STROBE P a COWL la CARB HEAT PITOT HEAT Cancel Port Number 44014 10 Light Port Number 44015 5 Light On Between To change datarefs Variables see Section nterface Modification Color Light GEN OFF R E Show Light Only Colors Red Yellow Green Blue Copyright 2015 BajuSoftware LLC All rights reserved Data GENOFF Port Number 44001 Page 74 of 92 EFIS Panel Builder Instrument Settings Fuel Selector Indicator OFF i FUEL SELECTOR Wind Direction amp Speed EFIS Clock EFIS Copyright 2015 BajuSoftware LLC All rights reserved User Manual Default Port Number 44019 Port Number 44022 Port Number 44004 Page 75 of 92 EFIS Panel Builder User Manual Instrument Settings Default Outside Temp EFIS Port Number 44002 OAT Flaps Indicator EFIS Port Number 4
36. import a previously exported panel configuration Please note that when importing a panel that the screen size of the exported panel is the same size or less then the screen size of the target computer This function requires the Commercial Version Chose the Building tab then Import Panel A dialog will show to select where the export file should be imported from Browse to the location where the export file was saved to and click on Open Select Export File Hry Documents CJ My Computer Recent tj My Network Places E Desktop My Documents 33 My Computer a File name Standard Six pbe w Mu Network Files of type Panel Builder Export Files pbe we If the same panel exists already a warning will be displayed Otherwise the panel will be imported Error amp 3 Panel Standard Six already exists Note You can rename the Export File before importing it The file name will become the panel name after importing Copyright 2015 BajuSoftware LLC All rights reserved Page 47 of 92 EFIS Panel Builder User Manual Tips and Tricks Where can I find the Panel Builder Installer The installer is provided on a USB Key or a downloaded file Find the drive letter of the USB Key or the download file in Windows Explorer and double click PanelBuilderinstaller exe C ProgramFiles X86 Panel Builder Installer How can I change the Banner Image on the bottom of the Panel Builder screen There is a filed c
37. is to enable automatic panel switching Go to the menu Configuration Network Multicast Group Address Con fig uration 224 11 5 62 Listen Port No Click on Enable Panel Switching That s it 43000 aaa Now continue adding panels for your other aircraft All hs deeb you need to do is to load the aircraft into your simulator and the call sign will be displayed Enable Monitor Checking EA Copyright 2015 BajuSoftware LLC All rights reserved Page 44 of 92 EFIS Panel Builder User Manual Modifying a panel The panel configuration not the instruments within a panel can be modified using the Edit Panel button in the Panels menu section To modify an instrument see chapter Modifying an instrument Follow the steps as described in the Adding a new panel section Note that the Panel Name cannot be modified Panel Setup General Settings Background Size amp Position Panel Name Mode Standard Six Standard Six Full Desktop ShowInstrument Bezels amp Knobs 5 One Monitor only Enable Panel Night Mode Custom Size Position No Background Panel Background Type Color Color Settings Panel Background Color Show Frame a E 5 E pret wide J Show Grid 40 KA pixel spacing Deleting a panel To delete a panel click on the Delete Panel button in the Panels menu section Please note that the configuration for all Instruments in that panel will also be deleted Copying a panel To copy panels c
38. juSoftware LLC All rights reserved User Manual Settings Defaults IDT Send Ident Port Number 47000 VFR Set to squawk to 1200 Number Buttons Set squawk code Buttons Set Audio output for Radios Port Number 47000 Note only partially supported with FSUIPC Page 84 of 92 EFIS Panel Builder User Manual Instrument Settings Defaults Radio EFIS Port Number 47000 Copyright 2015 BajuSoftware LLC All rights reserved Page 85 of 92 Panel Builder System Integration Guide Interface Modification X Plane 9 You can configure each dataref that drives the instruments using the SimPlugins X Plane program Make sure an X Plane folder is selected and then click on Configure datarefs dataref Configuration Instruments FlapsIndicator SuctonGauge StatusLight10 Panel Builder Remote Control StatusLight5 Start HeliTurbRotorRPM l HeliTorque HeliTurbTemp HeliLoadFuelPress HeliGasGen HeliEngOilTempPress HeliTransOilTempPress HeliFuelTank HeliEngRotorRPM sim cockpit2 controls parking_brake_ratio Multicast Group Address HeliManifoldPress 224 11 5 62 E HeliEngRobinson Data Type Miray Update Interval a A E 3 COM iRadio E X Plane Folder C XPlane gt Receive Port Number 5A w ER s5 Send 0 Receive 45000 A PanelBuilder Port Number 48000 Version 2 2 C 2012 simPlugins com All rights reserved This facility gives you the freedom to change datarefs once they becom
39. k from the menu To un lock repeat the operation Note To reset the position of an instrument to the top left corner of the 1 Monitor select the instrument in the instrument list of Panel Builder and choose the Building Reset Position in the menu Copyright 2015 BajuSoftware LLC All rights reserved Page 40 of 92 EFIS Panel Builder User Manual Modifying an instrument Select an instrument in the list and click on the Edit Settings button in the Instrument menu section You can also double click it Altimeter Altimeter with Barometric Pressure adjustment Description Displays altitude in feet Port No EXE FIle Name 41004 Instruments Standard P Altimeter exe You can only modify the port number of the instrument Note If you modify the port number you also have to modify the port number in the appropriate Interface Configuration See chapter Interface Modification Copyright 2015 BajuSoftware LLC All rights reserved Page 41 of 92 EFIS Panel Builder User Manual Adding a new panel To add a new panel click on the New Pane button in the Panels menu section Panel Setup General Settings Background Size amp Position Panel Name Mode Standard Six Full Desktop V ShowlInstrument Bezels amp Knobs C One Monitor only V Enable Panel Night Mode Custom Size Position C No Background Panel Background Type Color Color Settings Panel Background Color V Show Frame EE Ci
40. ktop across multiple monitors Single Computer Single or multiple Monitors Diagram Computer 1 Flight Simulator amp Instruments Module Selection Computer Flight Simulator Installed Panel Builder Modules Required Computer 1 X Plane X Plane Interface Panel Builder Microsoft Flight Simulator X MS Flight Simulator X Interface Panel Builder Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004 FSUIPC Interface or older Panel Builder Lockheed Martin Prepar3D Prepar3D Interface Panel Builder Copyright 2015 BajuSoftware LLC All rights reserved Page 12 of 92 EFIS Panel Builder User Manual Two computers Single or multiple monitors Diagram Computer 2 Instruments Module Selection Computer Flight Simulator Installed Panel Builder Modules Required Computer 1 X Plane X Plane Interface Microsoft Flight Simulator X MS Flight Simulator X Interface Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004 FSUIPC Interface Lockheed Martin Prepar3D Prepar3D Interface Computer 2 Panel Builder Copyright 2015 BajuSoftware LLC All rights reserved Page 13 of 92 EFIS Panel Builder User Manual Multiple computers Single or multiple monitors Diagram Computer 3 Instruments Co Pilot Module Selection Computer Flight Simulator Installed Panel Builder Modules Required Computer 1 X Plane X Plane Interface Microsoft Flight Simulator X MS Flight Simulator X Interface Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004 FSUIPC Interface Lockh
41. l or vertical line Port Number n a Copyright 2015 BajuSoftware LLC All rights reserved Page 81 of 92 EFIS Panel Builder User Manual Instrument Reference Communications Instrument Settings Defaults COM 1 Radio Outer Dial Frequency kHz Port Number 47000 Inner Dial Decimal kHz Button swap Active and Standby Frequency CRM 120 1 simPlugins COM 2 Radio Outer Dial Frequency kHz Port Number 47000 Inner Dial Decimal kHz Button swap Active and Standby Frequency CRM 120 2 simPhugins NAV 1 2 Radio Outer Dials Frequency kHz Port Number 47000 Inner Dials Decimal kHz CNM 150 simPlugins Copyright 2015 BajuSoftware LLC All rights reserved Page 82 of 92 EFIS Panel Builder User Manual Instrument Settings Defaults NAV 1 Radio Outer Dials Frequency kHz Port Number 47000 Inner Dials Decimal kHz CNM 120 1 simPbhugins NAV 2 Radio Outer Dials Frequency kHz Port Number 47000 Inner Dials Decimal kHz CNM 120 2 simPhugins ADF Radio Dials Frequency kHz Port Number 47000 Note The DME might not work for all flight simulators or different NDBs CDOM 100 simPhugins Copyright 2015 BajuSoftware LLC All rights reserved Page 83 of 92 EFIS Panel Builder Instrument Transponder DT R Ne VFR 1 5 6 XPR 230 simPlugins Audio Panel COM1m NAV1m ADFim DME og COM 2 E NAV2 ADF2 amp MKR E APL 130 sim Plugins Copyright 2015 Ba
42. lick on the Copy Panel button in the Panels menu section You will be prompted for a new Panel Name After entering a new name the current panel will be copied and the copied panel with the new name will be opened Copyright 2015 BajuSoftware LLC All rights reserved Page 45 of 92 EFIS Panel Builder User Manual Exporting a panel This function allows you to export a complete panel configuration and import it on another computer with Panel Builder installed All instrument locations sizes and configurations and the panel background will be exported This function requires the Commercial Version Choose the Building tab then Export Panel m E Edit Panel Add Instrument Remove ES CopyPanel SC Add 3rd Party App Reset Position TE New ix Panel Delete Panel amp Edit Settings Panels Instruments On Instrument Port No F Aireneed Tndiratnr yn A dialog will show to select where the export file should be saved to This can be a local drive a networked computer drive or a thumb drive Select File and Folder for Export 2 Recent Desktop My Documents Pr My Computer e File name Standard Sis pbe ha My Network Save as type Panel Builder Export Files pbe ha Click on Save to finalize the export function Copyright 2015 BajuSoftware LLC All rights reserved Page 46 of 92 EFIS Panel Builder User Manual Importing a panel This allows you to
43. mber 42009 ft lbs Display Range Max ft Ibs 1800 Calculation for Percent tlbs 100 Value 1 00 ITT EFIS Engine 1 to 4 Port Number 42006 Inter Turbine Temperature Display cae Max ITT 1200 Deg C Save Copyright 2015 BajuSoftware LLC All rights reserved Page 62 of 92 EFIS Panel Builder User Manual Instrument Settings Defaults N1 EFIS Engine 1 to 4 Port Number 42007 RPM of Low Pressure Turbine Shaft N1 Settings i Display Mac 100 N1 Label EFIS Engine 1 to 4 N1 Settings Port Number 42007 RPM of Low Pressure Turbine Shaft Display Engine 1 Engine 2 N1 0j 0 Max 3 100 Copyright 2015 BajuSoftware LLC All rights reserved Page 63 of 92 EFIS Panel Builder N2 EFIS Engine 1 to 4 RPM of High Pressure Turbine Shaft N2 Settings Display Max 100 N2 Label EFIS Engine 1 to 4 N2 Settings RPM of High Pressure Turbine Shaft Display Engine 1 me Erne 2 Max 3 100 Label N2 Hobbs Meter Engine Hours at Fo 2 BWAART 000049 H HOURAS Copyright 2015 BajuSoftware LLC All rights reserved User Manual Port Number 42007 Port Number 42007 Port Number 44006 Page 64 of 92 EFIS Panel Builder Instrument Fuel Flow EFIS Engine 1 to 4 F Flow 10 GPH x10 7 6 Fuel Flow Label EFIS Engine 1 to 4 Settings Fuel Flow Settings Display Max Fuel How 60 Labels Step Size 10 Ticks Divisions 6
44. n the Instrument Reference Section of this manual Continue with the next chapter to configure all modules of Panel Builder and refer back to both tables above to help with the configuration Copyright 2015 BajuSoftware LLC All rights reserved Page 21 of 92 EFIS Panel Builder User Manual Step 3b Interface Configuration Configure the X Plane _ 9 Interface for X Plane 9 and X Plane 10 1 There is no need to change any values the defaults should work in 99 of all installations The plugins for x plane where installed in the previous step under your X Plane folder C X Plane 9 resources plugins There are 4 files 2 plugins and 2 configuration files for the plugins SimPlugins X Plane Panel Builder Remote Control start p InstrumentPlugin ini e InstrumentReceiver ini Plane Folder e iInstrumentR iver xpl SU EUMCHERSCS g C Flane 9 Resourcesiplugins Configure datarefs Start the Application simPlugins X Plane f Multicast Group Address 224 11 5 62 This application is located on your flight simulator PC where X Plane is installed on There is an icon on the desktop for it Update Interval FA milliseconds Receive Port Number 45000 PanelBuilder Port Number X Plane Folder this is the folder where the X Plane plugin is installed Multicast Group Address the broadcast address for the network of your flight simulator system 224 11 5 62 is the default N
45. nal kasks Additional icons Create a desktop icon Cancel Review your chosen options then click on Install Wait for the install to finish io Setup simPlugins Panel Builder Installer Completing the simPlugins Panel Builder Installer Setup Wizard Setup has Finished installing simPlugins Panel Builder Installer on your computer The application may be launched by selecting the installed icons Click Finish bo exit Setup The installation has finished click on the Finish button Copyright 2015 BajuSoftware LLC All rights reserved Page 18 of 92 EFIS Panel Builder User Manual Step 2 Install Panel Builder Modules On each computer that is part of your flight simulation system launch the Panel Builder Installer and select the module s from the list as appropriate for the computer See the Integration Scenarios chapter for a recap what is required on each computer for each scenario Installation Instructions Panel Builder comprises of 2 components Panel Builder 1 The Flight Simulator Interface The flight simulator interface is used for extracting flight data from the flight simulator and sending it to the instruments via a network X Plane 9 Interface The interface is always installed and the same computer as the flight simulator software 2 Panel Builder X Plane 10 Interface False ieni Panel Builder is used to design panels and to start and stop panels once designed Panel Buil
46. o need to change it unless you have another program using it Update Interval How often X Plane sends data to the Instruments PC Receive Port Number The port number the interface listens on for data received from Instruments 45000 is the default Panel Builder Port Number The listening port as configured in Panel Builder Copyright 2015 BajuSoftware LLC All rights reserved Page 22 of 92 EFIS Panel Builder User Manual Configure the X Plane_ 10 Interface for X Plane 10 20 or greater There is no need to change any values the defaults should work in 99 of all installations The plugins for x plane where installed in the previous step under C X Plane 10 resources plugins There are 3 configuration files for the plugin In folder Cc X Plane 10 resources plugins PluginPanelBuilderSender In folder C X Plane 10 resources plugins PluginPanelBuilderReceiver PaneBuilderSender ctg PanelBuilderRreceiverDA T ctg Pane BuilderRreceiverCMD cfg The first part of the network settings are in PanelBuilderSender cfg PanelBuilderSender cfg Notepad File Edit Format View Help ee C 2015 BajusSoftware LLC Configuration File for datarets version 2 94 Format Port ID dataref Multicast IP Address 224 11 5 02 ne Airspeed Indicator 41001 pigeon E N e aep a eal sek Al aa kts_pi lot 41001 1F_TAS sim f lightmodel position true_airspeed 41001 1F_GsP sim T lightmodel position groundspeed 41001 1F_TRD sim c
47. ockpit2 qauges indicators airspeed_acceleration_kts_sec_pilot Heading Indicator 41002 1F_HDG sim cockpit 2 gauges indicators heading_vacuum_deg_mag_pi lot 41002 1F_BUG sim cockpit 2 autopi lot heading_dial_deg_mag_pi lot 41002 1F_DFT sim cockpit gyros dg_drift_vac_deg Vertical Speed Indicator Multicast IPAddress the broadcast address for the network of your flight simulator system 224 11 5 62 is the default No need to change it unless you have another program using it Interval How often X Plane sends data to the Instruments PC in Seconds 0 2 seconds 200 milliseconds Copyright 2015 BajuSoftware LLC All rights reserved Page 23 of 92 EFIS Panel Builder User Manual The rest is in PanelBuilderReceiverDAT cfg PanelBuilderReceiverDAT cfg Notepad File Edit Format View Help Copyright C 2015 Bajusoftware LLC configuration File for datarefs Version 2 94 Format ID dataref Multicast IP Address 224 11 5 62 Listen Port Number 45000 Radio Frequencies 1I_ADF sim cockpit2 radios actuators adfl_frequency_hz 11 NAV1 s1m cockpit2 radios actuators navi_frequency_hz 1I_NAV1STB sim cockpit2 radios actuators navl_standby_Trequency_hz 1I_NAV2 sim cockpit2 radios actuators nav2_frequency_hz 1 WAVES En in coclqi 3 radius Jactuctars iaue standin Tremency hie 1I_com1 sim cockpit2 radios actuators coml_frequency_hz 7 CONES 1 san codo it rad ies aciiaters coal stani Tregancy
48. powered airplane The same instrument can be used multiple times in a panel This allows for example to build panels for multi engine aircraft or for defining a pilot and co pilot instrument panel Copyright 2015 BajuSoftware LLC All rights reserved Page 3 of 92 EFIS Panel Builder User Manual Capabilities and Features Multiple Flight Simulators Currently supported are X Plane V9 0 and above MS supported Flight Simulator X Acceleration and MS Flight Simulator 2004 Interface software is supplied depending on version purchased The same Panel can be used with all supported Flight Simulators Modular Design Instruments Panel Builder and Interface software are separate modules This enables adding new interfaces for other flight simulators without changing the instrument software The interface software is always installed in the same computer as the flight simulator The instruments Panel Builder can be installed on separate networked computers Vector based Instruments Allows the sizing of instrument to match a cut out mask or to set them to the required size for easy reading No images are used to draw instruments on the screen Instruments are always crisp and easy to read in any size Network support Panel Builder is typically installed on one or more additional networked computers This will lower the performance impact the external panel has on the flight simulation software It also provides additional sc
49. pyright 2015 BajuSoftware LLC All rights reserved Page 70 of 92 EFIS Panel Builder User Manual Defaults Instrument Settings Annunciator Single Annunciator Settings General Engine and Lights Data General Wamings AUTOPILOT DISC Z Labels Single Line AP DISC Double Lines Show Frame Colors ON OFF Enter Values when the light should come on The first Value is inclusive the second value is exclusive Example 1 2 means the light comes on for values that are 1 or greater but smaller than 2 Copyright 2015 BajuSoftware LLC All rights reserved Port Number 44001 There are 3 different Single Annunciator Lights One for General Warnings one for Engine Warnings and one for Light Status shown left Select a light from the dropdown and then change the Label Caption to match Change colors by clicking on color boxes The Engine version also requires you to select an Engine as the engine annunciators are per engine Page 71 of 92 EFIS Panel Builder Instrument Settings Analog clock OMI Display ILS Marker Lights E s k d G 1 1 5 a a d SUCTION Copyright 2015 BajuSoftware LLC All rights reserved User Manual Defaults Port Number 44005 Port Number 44003 Port Number 44013 Page 72 of 92 EFIS Panel Builder Instrument Settings Stall Warning Light C Airera Registration N12345 Copyrig
50. reen real estate for the panels Interface Configuration Each Flight Simulator Interface can be fully configured to allow for customization and enabling the support of new flight simulator features in the future Fixed Wing Helicopter and All of the most common fixed wing aircraft and Soaring Instruments helicopter instruments are provided over 100 Additional instruments can be added as they become available Copyright 2015 BajuSoftware LLC All rights reserved Page 4 of 92 EFIS Panel Builder Free floating Instruments Free sizing Instruments Configurable Instrument Ranges Multiple use Instruments Commercial Applications User Manual All instruments provided can be moved anywhere on a monitor This allows accurate placement of instruments on a predefined back ground graphic or cut out mask They can be locked in place to avoid accidental moving All instruments can be resized in fine increments This is useful to fit instruments into a panel mask Instruments can be configured to match the aircraft s performance data This configuration allows the use of all instruments in different aircraft types The configuration is stored within an instrument for a specific panel Each instrument can be used multiple times within the same panel This allows the use of engine instruments for multi engine aircraft and to design a pilot and co pilot panel The Commercial version licenses the user to deploy
51. reserved Page 51 of 92 EFIS Panel Builder User Manual Instrument Settings Defaults Heading Indicator EFIS Also displays the Turn Rate and Autopilot Port Number 43003 Heading Bug Airspeed Indicator Settings Port Number 41001 Display Units knots Color Bars Show Color Bars White 72 wa Red 40 WMC Green SO w51 Blue 105 wyse Yellow YNO Red Copyright 2015 BajuSoftware LLC All rights reserved Page 52 of 92 EFIS Panel Builder User Manual Instrument Settings Defaults Vertical Speed Indicator EFIS Port Number 41003 Vertical Speed Settings Display Range Max Rate Also displays the Autopilot Vertical Speed Hold Radio Altimeter Port Number 41007 Radar Alt X 100 FEET Copyright 2015 BajuSoftware LLC All rights reserved Page 53 of 92 EFIS Panel Builder Instrument G Force Meter 2 AN ACCELERATION 1 Q UNITS Radar Altimeter Label EFIS 200 DH TAS True Airspeed Label EFIS TAS 0 GS Groundspeed Label EFIS GS 0 Copyright 2015 BajuSoftware LLC All rights reserved User Manual Settings Defaults Port Number 41009 Display Max G Force 45 Min G Force 2 Port Number 41007 Port Number 41001 Port Number 41001 Page 54 of 92 EFIS Panel Builder User Manual Instrument Reference Navigation Instrument Settings Defaults HSI EFIS Dual Needle HSI Port Number 43003 NAV1 and ADF DME info for NAV 1 MAG 000 Glideslope for ILS Au
52. s folder in a file called DataRefs txt and Commands txt Copyright 2015 BajuSoftware LLC All rights reserved Page 87 of 92 EFIS Panel Builder User Manual Microsoft Flight Simulator X or Lockheed Martin Prepar3D You can configure each variable that drives the instruments using the SimPlugins FSX or P3D program Click on SimConnect Configuration Instruments Heli Turb RotorR PM Heli Turb Temp Hobbs Meter HSI Nav Nave NAVRadio OMI Radio Altimeter Variable RPM pi StallWaming Status Light 10 B nnn TrimIndicator TurbITT TurbN1 Instrument Port Number C 2012 simPlugins com Version 2 2 Disconnected This facility gives the freedom to change variables to suit our requirements Select the Instrument to change on the left side In the DataPoints section it will show an ID for each variable that is configured Many instruments have more than one In the lower section enter the variable information Variable are any of the published SimConnect simulator variables For a complete list see http msdn microsoft com en us library cc52698 1 aspx Units specifies the unit of measure see the reference listed above Data Type can be either D or S Decimal Integer or String Calculation is required for some instruments to make them work with Panel Builder Calculation Format 0 specifies the value being sent from SimConnect Copyright 2015 BajuSoftware LLC All rights reserved Page 88 of
53. s is used for receiving settings from the instruments for example setting the barometer in the Altimeter This setting has to match what has been configured under Setting the Flight Simulator IP Address in chapter Panel Builder Configuration Panel Builder Port is the listening port as configured in Panel Builder The simPluginsPrepar3D Update Interval specifies how often the data is updated to the instruments in milliseconds Here it is 350 milliseconds Copyright 2015 BajuSoftware LLC All rights reserved Page 30 of 92 EFIS Panel Builder User Manual Al Traffic specifies whether to enable Al Traffic output through the interface You only need to enable this if you use any Panel Builder Add Ons that provide traffic information Click on Save to save the settings Start Prepar3D then click on the Connect button in simPluginsPrepar3D The Interface is now ready Note Prepar3D has to be running There is a command line option called start that allows automatic connect on program Startup Copyright 2015 BajuSoftware LLC All rights reserved Page 31 of 92 EFIS Panel Builder User Manual Configure the Lockheed Martin Prepar3D FSUIPC Interface There is no need to change any values the defaults should work in 99 of all installations Launch the simPlugins FSUIPC Prepar3D program Network Settings Multicast Group Address 22411562 simPluginsFSUIPC Receive Listenting Port Builder Port simPluginsFSUIPC Update
54. the Computer you have Panel Builder Installed on The Activation allows for unlimited re installs on the same computer If you have a new computer and install Panel Builder use the same activation code you have received There are limited numbers of reactivations for new computers Once you reach the limit you will receive an e mail explaining what to do in this case Copyright 2015 BajuSoftware LLC All rights reserved Page 9 of 92 EFIS Panel Builder User Manual Step 1 Requesting an Activation Code Enter your E Mail Address and Serial Number then click on Request Activation Code The following message appears You have 2 options either click on Request Now This will send the request directly Or if you are not connected to the Internet make a note of your E Mail Address the Install Code and the Serial Number as displayed and send an e mail to the e mail address shown on the form Click on Done and Done again You can use Panel Builder in Demo mode until you receive the activation code License Request Your E Mail Address bill home net Install Code Serial Number BE 14EB 24 1234 98 76 2323 Option 1 Request Online If connected to Internet Request Now Option 2 Manual request Send your E Mail Address Serial No and Install Code to licenses simplugins com to request an Activation Code Copyright 2015 BajuSoftware LLC All rights reserved Page 10 of 92 EFIS Panel Builder User Man
55. topilot Heading Bug Turn Rate Indicator above compass LER SE S S S SE SE SE SE 4 tttttttttt Autopilot Altitude Select Port Number 43005 Autopilot Speed Select Label Port Number 43006 Copyright 2015 BajuSoftware LLC All rights reserved Page 55 of 92 EFIS Panel Builder User Manual Instrument Defaults Autopilot Heading Select Label Port Number 43003 Glideslope Indicator EFIS Port Number 43003 Localizer Indicator EFIS Port Number 43003 VOR1 Label EFIS Port Number 43007 IDD 000 DME O 1 VOR2 Label EFIS Port Number 43007 IDD 000 DME 1 Copyright 2015 BajuSoftware LLC All rights reserved Page 56 of 92 EFIS Panel Builder User Manual Instrument Defaults NDB Label EFIS Port Number 43003 Copyright 2015 BajuSoftware LLC All rights reserved Page 57 of 92 EFIS Panel Builder Navigation Display EFIS Moving Map Copyright 2015 BajuSoftware LLC All rights reserved User Manual Simple Moving Map Port Number 41010 World Wide Database Always North Up Buttons turn features on off Knob select Zoom Configuration Options via right click menu for Font Sizes Marker Sizes Runway Sizes Font Color Marker Color Runway Color Show Hide Heliports Show Hide Seaport Map update Rate Tall or Square layout Update feature buttons from flightsim X Plane only Page 58 of 92 EFIS Panel Builder Instrument Auto Pilot advanced Autopilot AP 27
56. trument Set Available Instruments Z ADF E ADFRadio E ADFSLV E AirraftReg E Airspeedindicator E AirspeedindicatorHelo E AirspeedindicatorTwin E Altimeter E AltimeterAnalog E AnalogClock E AnnunciatorHelo 10 E AnnunciatorHelod E AnnunciatorHori E AnnundatorVert E ArtificialHorizon Automatic Direction Finder E ArtificialHorizonHelo E AutoPilot E AutoPilotAdy E Battery e e a Description Displays the direction to a NDB Instrument Type All 6 Annunciators 9 Primary Flight O Comms 6 Navigation 6 Miscellaneous Engine X cone Port No EXE Flle Name 45004 Instruments_ Standard W ADF exe Click on Add nstrument The window as shown above will appear All available Instruments are shown on the right side Scroll through the list until you locate the required instruments You can also filter instruments by instrument type by selecting the appropriate section in the box labeled nstrument Type Copyright 2015 BajuSoftware LLC All rights reserved Page 39 of 92 EFIS Panel Builder User Manual The dropdown nstrument Sets shows all Instruments for a particular group of instruments typically instrument add ons The dropdown will show all instrument add ons you have purchased and installed Standard is the instrument set that came with Panel Builder You can choose instruments form any instrument set to build a panel An image and description will be sho
57. ual Step 2 Entering the Activation Code Once you receive your Activation Code via e mail start Panel Builder and click Yes on the License check screen This time enter the received Activation Code under Step 2 and click the Activate Button You will receive a message that the license has been generated LOK lf you made a mistake entering the code the next time Panel Builder starts you might get the following message Invalid License found on C Drive Se Reverting to DEMO Version 10 Min runtime Enter Valid Activation Code under Configuration Menu Click in the OK Button and re enter the code in the Configuration Menu under Enter Activation Code Standard Six Panel Builder DEME Operation Building Configuration La Network Config User Manual in License Information FD simPlugins com Networking Help On Instrument Port No Airspeed Indicator 41001 Altimeter 41004 Copyright 2015 BajuSoftware LLC All rights reserved Page 11 of 92 EFIS Panel Builder User Manual Integration Scenarios This section describes different scenarios Panel Builder can be used with Each scenario requires different installation procedures and network configuration There are three distinct scenarios The number of monitors attached on a computer does not affect any installation or configuration options if the multiple monitors are configured to expand the desktop area virtual des
58. ved Page 16 of 92 EFIS Panel Builder User Manual ie Setup simPlugins Panel Builder Installer Seles Select Start Menu Folder Where should Setup place the program s shortcuts F Setup will create the program s shortcuts in the Following Start Menu Folder To continue click Nest IF you would like to select a different Folder click Browse EimPlugins Panel Builder Installer Don t create a Start Menu Folder Here you have the option to create a Start Menu folder or click on Don t create Click on Next gt ie Setup simPlugins Panel Builder Installer Select Additional Tasks Which additional tasks should be performed Select the additional tasks you would like Setup to perform while installing simPlugins Panel Builder Installer then click Next Additional icons Create a Quick Launch icon Here you can specify to create any icons for the installer Click Next gt Copyright 2015 BajuSoftware LLC All rights reserved Page 17 of 92 EFIS Panel Builder User Manual ie Setup simPlugins Panel Builder Installer Ready to Install Setup is now ready to begin installing simPlugins Panel Builder Installer on your computer Click Install bo continue with the installation or click Back if you wank to review or change any settings Destination location C Program Files Panel Builder Installer Start Menu Folder simPlugins Panel Builder Installer Additio
59. ved Page 68 of 92 EFIS Panel Builder Instrument Settings Fuel Tank EFIS Tank 0 to 8 Fuel Tank Settings X Plane Display Tank Label Lett Calculation Settings Capacity 100 40 Low Fuel Waming at Fuel Tank EFIS 9 Tanks Fuel Gauge Settings FSX Display Label Lett Calculation Settings Capacity 100 Low Fuel Waming at Copyright 2015 BajuSoftware LLC All rights reserved User Manual DY re 10S Port Number 42004 Port Number 42004 Page 69 of 92 EFIS Panel Builder User Manual Instrument Reference Annunciators Instrument Settings Defaults Annunciator oo Port Number 44001 Horizontal and Vertical Version Annunciator Settings 0o Lights On Between pi X Plane example shown MAST CAUT FUEL PRESS 1 a For Microsoft Flight Simulator you have to enter the value Range from the instrument when the light should be On LOW VACUUM INVERTER CHIP DETECT REVERSE For Example Oil Temp 250 to 999 to show an on light when the Oil Temperature reaches 250 Deg F 2 2 2 2 2 BATTERY AP DISCON 2 FUEL QTY PITOT HEAT 2 2 1 1 OIL TEMP AUTO IGN 1 HYDR PRESS BRAKES 1 1 GENERATOR This configuration applies to all other Annunciators as well Enter Values when the light should come on The first Value is inclusive the second value is exclusive Example 1 2 means the light comes on for values that are 1 or greater but smaller than 2 Co
60. wn for each instrument The Port Number will be filled in automatically choosing the default port of the instrument Check each instrument to be added to the panel and click on Add checked instruments To set the location of an Instrument the panel needs to be started Click on the Start Button See chapter Operation for more information All instruments initial position is in the top left corner So it will happen that all newly added instruments sit on top of each other Simply drag each instrument into its final position Stop the panel and at that stage the position of each instrument is saved To configure each instrument for the aircraft type the panel is intended for see the chapter Instrument Reference Removing an instrument from the panel The delete an instrument select the instrument in the list and click on the Remove button Moving and Resizing an Instrument in a panel Those operations require that a panel is running i e the panel has been started and all instruments of the panel are displayed By default all instruments are placed at the top left corner of the monitor To move it to its proper location left click and drag the instrument around the monitor To resize and instrument left click and release on the instrument then either use you mouse wheel or the and buttons on the numeric keypad Note To lock an instruments size and position right click on the instrument and select Loc

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