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Basic Controls/Switches still lacking in API #7773

Closed Fragtality closed 1 year ago

Fragtality commented 1 year ago

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Even the most basic Switches are still lacking in the API - Stuff like Interior and Exterior Lights for Example. Please add them either as L-Var (which toggles the Light and the Switch) or as separate Up/Down Commands with a Variable to read the true Status.

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Saschl commented 1 year ago

Hey, have you already checked out the API documentation? https://docs.flybywiresim.com/fbw-a32nx/a32nx-api/a32nx-flightdeck-api/#external-lights-panel

Fragtality commented 1 year ago

Sure (as well as a320-simvars.md and a320-events.md).

You don't find that lacking?!

Saschl commented 1 year ago

Could you maybe list some examples of missing switches?

Fragtality commented 1 year ago

It is not about missing Switches - it is about missing functionality/controllability in the API for the already existing.

I mean do you honestly look at this external/internal Light Table and say "yep, thats perfect, nothing to do here" ?

frankkopp commented 1 year ago

This all works since months for many users and cockpit builders. Unless you come up with a specific issue where you can't accomplish something with the current API I will close this. And please do show some more respect - in the end we all do this for free in our free time. Btw. why do you not open a PR with the suggested improvements?

Fragtality commented 1 year ago

Sorry if it was perceived as disrespectful, it surely was not meant that way. I was just wondered that we look at the same Table and the perception of it being so different. I also know how time consuming it is to provide something for free in the private/free time (although not that complex & big!). The Reason I'm struggeling is about building/improving something (a StreamDeck Profile) mainly for others.

Then some Examples:

On other Planes, e.g. FSL or Fenix, this is either different Events in conjunction with a L-Var or it just one L-Var for both read & set.

Another Reason I'm so wondered/puzzled: I can achieve more Complex Things way more easier (e.g. the whole FCU or the Brake Pressure Gauges) but it is a struggle to manipulate the Lights of the Aircraft. It would just be nice if the API could be improved in the long run in terms of useability and controllability.

frankkopp commented 1 year ago

Sorry if it was perceived as disrespectful, it surely was not meant that way. I was just wondered that we look at the same Table and the perception of it being so different.

I also know how time consuming it is to provide something for free in the private/free time (although not that complex & big!). The Reason I'm struggeling is about building/improving something (a StreamDeck Profile) mainly for others.

Then some Examples:

  • OVHD INTEG Lt / LIGHT POTENTIOMETER:86 => only readable. write does not change switch or light

  • DOME / TOGGLE_CABIN_LIGHTS => does not do anything

  • DOME / LIGHT POTENTIOMETER:7 => only readable. write does not change knob or light

  • EMER EXIT => No Indication for "Off" Warning (next to the Switch)

  • STROBE / LIGHTING_STROBE_0 => only readable. write does change switch but not the light

  • STROBE / the Rest => can not control a 3-State Switch

  • NAV & LOGO => does need two inputs for one Switch

  • NOSE / LAND => Working but just unneccessary and breaks compatibility

On other Planes, e.g. FSL or Fenix, this is either different Events in conjunction with a L-Var or it just one L-Var for both read & set.

Another Reason I'm so wondered/puzzled: I can achieve more Complex Things way more easier (e.g. the whole FCU or the Brake Pressure Gauges) but it is a struggle to manipulate the Lights of the Aircraft.

It would just be nice if the API could be improved in the long run in terms of useability and controllability.

Simply not true - with exception of the emer exit I have everything on my hardware. All of these things work and the way they work how they are has reasons. Looking forward to your PRs improving things.

Fragtality commented 1 year ago

Sorry, no Time for a PR - I'll focus on the other free Stuff I'm sharing 😉