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* If you are not using FlightGear 3.0 or higher you have to read the [[FGCom_3.0#FGCom_standalone|FGCom standalone section]] and follow "If FlightGear is not installed" instructions. | * If you are not using FlightGear 3.0 or higher you have to read the [[FGCom_3.0#FGCom_standalone|FGCom standalone section]] and follow "If FlightGear is not installed" instructions. | ||
= FGCom | = FGCom Builtin = | ||
== Installation == | === Installation === | ||
The good news here is that FlightGear has now an FGCom client built in the software. That means there is no additional installation step. If you have installed FlightGear you can immediately use FGCom. | The good news here is that FlightGear has now an FGCom client built in the software. That means there is no additional installation step. If you have installed FlightGear you can immediately use FGCom. | ||
= How to start FGCom builtin ? = | === How to start FGCom builtin ? === | ||
# Start FlightGear | # Start FlightGear | ||
# Open the dialog located in "Multiplayer > FGCom Settings" | # Open the dialog located in "Multiplayer > FGCom Settings" | ||
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FGCom will be automatically enabled for your future sessions until you uncheck the "Enable" checkbox. | FGCom will be automatically enabled for your future sessions until you uncheck the "Enable" checkbox. | ||
= How to test your setup ? = | === How to test your setup ? === | ||
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: | ||
# 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 "Enabled" checkbox (If not yet already done.) | # Check the "Enabled" checkbox (If not yet already done.) | ||
# Check the "Display messages" checkbox. (Displays FGCom's messages | # Check the "Display messages" checkbox. (Displays FGCom's messages on screen) | ||
# Check the "Echo test" checkbox | # Check the "Echo test" checkbox | ||
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. | ||
To further check your "Echo test", see [http://fgcom.flightgear.org/history.php Live FGCom] | To further check your "Echo test", see [http://fgcom.flightgear.org/history.php Live FGCom] | ||
# Unckeck the "Echo test" checkbox, and/or other boxes as desired. | # Unckeck the "Echo test" checkbox, and/or other boxes as desired. | ||
# Close the dialog | # Close the dialog | ||
= How to use FGCom builtin ? = | === How to use FGCom builtin ? === | ||
Once you started FGCom from the [[FGCom_3.0#How_to_start_FGCom_builtin_.3F|How to start FGCom builtin]] procedure, you can simply use your radio stack like it done in real life. | Once you started FGCom from the [[FGCom_3.0#How_to_start_FGCom_builtin_.3F|How to start FGCom builtin]] procedure, you can simply use your radio stack like it done in real life. | ||
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[[File:FGCom dialog.png|thumb|FGCom dialog]] | [[File:FGCom dialog.png|thumb|FGCom dialog]] | ||
NOTE: It maybe desirable to keep FGCom's Settings "Display messages" activated, to verify these FGCom related keys are working properly. | |||
= Dialog details = | === Dialog details === | ||
The dialog located in "Multiplayer > FGCom Settings" provide some features described here: | The dialog located in "Multiplayer > FGCom Settings" provide some features described here: | ||
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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. | ||
= Linux ALSA Sound = | |||
By defaults, most Linux ALSA systems should just work. This is because by default Linux ALSA utilizes the DMix plugin when there is no $HOME/.asoundrc file. Linux ALSA also, by default when using DMix unless further customized, resamples all audio to 48000hz. If this is not the case, or if you speculate customizations have been performed by your Linux distribution, you may need to read further below on how to ensure ALSA's DMix and DSnoop plugins are used with FlightGear & FGCom. The common side effect of possible customizations, FGCom does not playback (or record) sound. | By defaults, most Linux ALSA systems should just work. This is because by default Linux ALSA utilizes the DMix plugin when there is no $HOME/.asoundrc file. Linux ALSA also, by default when using DMix unless further customized, resamples all audio to 48000hz. If this is not the case, or if you speculate customizations have been performed by your Linux distribution, you may need to read further below on how to ensure ALSA's DMix and DSnoop plugins are used with FlightGear & FGCom. The common side effect of possible customizations, FGCom does not playback (or record) sound. | ||