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= FGCom 3.0 Builtin = | = FGCom 3.0 Builtin = | ||
This is concerning the now | This is concerning the now internal FGCom within FlightGear-3.0 versions, and later versions of FlightGear. | ||
== Installation == | == Installation == | ||
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In order to check that your microphone and speakers are correctly connected and functional you can test it with the following steps: | In order to check that your microphone and speakers are correctly connected and functional you can test it with the following steps: | ||
== Activate Testing == | |||
# Start FlightGear (if not yet done of course) | # Start FlightGear (if not yet done of course) | ||
# Open the dialog located in "Multiplayer > FGCom Settings" | # Open the dialog located in "Multiplayer > FGCom Settings" | ||
# Check the " | # Check the "Enabled" checkbox (If not yet already done.) | ||
# Check the " | # Check the "Display messages" checkbox. (Displays FGCom's messages within the FlightGear's console.) | ||
# Check the "Echo test" checkbox. (Connects to frequency 910.0, for loopback testing of your microphone record/capture device.) | |||
At this moment you should hear your own voice with a delay. If you can't hear your own voice it means your microphone or your speakers are wrongly set. | At this moment you should hear your own voice with a delay. If you can't hear your own voice it means your microphone or your speakers are wrongly set. | ||
# Unckeck the " | To further check your "Echo test", see [http://fgcom.flightgear.org/history.php Live FGCom] | ||
== Deactivate Testing == | |||
# Unckeck the "Echo test" checkbox, and/or other boxes as desired. | |||
# Close the dialog | # Close the dialog | ||
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[[File:FGCom dialog.png|thumb|FGCom dialog]] | [[File:FGCom dialog.png|thumb|FGCom dialog]] | ||
[NOTE: It maybe desireable to keep FGCom's Settings "Display messages" activated, to verify these FGCom related keys are working properly!] | |||
= Dialog details = | = Dialog details = | ||
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= FAQ = | = FAQ = | ||
== How to add the --generic option for FGCom standalone ? == | |||
Since FlightGear 3.0 you can select "FGCom standalone" in the [[FlightGear_Launch_Control#Network|FlightGear Launcher > Advanced > Network]] section else: | Since FlightGear 3.0 you can select "FGCom standalone" in the [[FlightGear_Launch_Control#Network|FlightGear Launcher > Advanced > Network]] section else: | ||
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* Generic : fgcom | * Generic : fgcom | ||
== I want to use FGCom builtin but I haven't any item "Multiplayer > FGCom Settings" in FlightGear == | |||
Because you are not using FlightGear 3.0 or higher. FGCom builtin is only available for FlightGear 3.0 or higher. You have to use FGCom standalone until you upgrade your FlightGear installation. | Because you are not using FlightGear 3.0 or higher. FGCom builtin is only available for FlightGear 3.0 or higher. You have to use FGCom standalone until you upgrade your FlightGear installation. | ||
== I want to use FGCom standalone but I haven't any FGCom item in "Start menu > FlightGear > Tools" == | |||
Because you are not using FlightGear 3.0 or higher. FGCom standalone is automatically installed only for FlightGear 3.0 or higher. | Because you are not using FlightGear 3.0 or higher. FGCom standalone is automatically installed only for FlightGear 3.0 or higher. | ||
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You have to follow "If FlightGear is not installed" instructions until you upgrade your FlightGear installation. | You have to follow "If FlightGear is not installed" instructions until you upgrade your FlightGear installation. | ||
== I'm using FGCom standalone, other pilots can hear me but I can't hear other pilots == | |||
Be sure the slider "ATC" from the File > Sound configuration dialog is at full right. | Be sure the slider "ATC" from the File > Sound configuration dialog is at full right. | ||