Hello @ll,

AAO 2.08 has been released today.

This version is mostly about stability and bugfixes. A lot has changed under the hood concerning the handling of controller events.

here is the change log:

Significant changes:

• The input event processing logic has been redesigned, so it works the same for all input devices.
• The startup and connection sequence of the app has been redesigned. The app will now try to wait until the aircraft has finished loading before it establishes the various data connections. This is to avoid problems with certain addon aircraft that don't like it if LVars are assigned too early in the process.

Individual changes:

• Change: Scripts: The output of the "Test" button is always copied to the clipboard, so you can Ctrl&V it into a text editor
• Change: MSFS: AAO tries to match aircraft liveries to existing profiles for this particular aircraft addon
• Change: the current simulator flight plan can be copied to the clipboard (Menu item in "Extras").
• Change: static Macros can be used in the Desktop/WebFIP logic
• Change: Local variables will retain their values when 
• Change: MIDI Out now supports program change events
• Change: it is possible now to access string variables in the WebAPI (for example to show the call sign on the StreamDeck)
• Change: When assigning templates you now have the choice of what to merge exactly (so only parts of a template can be loaded into the current config)
• Change: Saitek Panels: all controls now fully event based, MIDI mode can be configured for individual aircraft now, option to override the output variabls in MIDI mode
• Change: Add/Change button dialogs: input value boxes now unlimited in range (to accomodate PMDG DC-6 ROTOR_BRAKE event triggers)
• Change: Added startup error device file to catch instances where the app would not start fully when incompatible devices are connected.
• Bugfix: Blacklisting MIDI devices crashed the app
• Bugfix: Add/Change Button dialogs had trouble handling gamepads
• Bugfix: Combo Buttons were only working when pressed before the actual button
• Bugfix: Long/short clicks were duplicating
• Bugfix: Local variables were not retaining their values when the app recovered from a SimConnect crash
• Bugfix: custom variable import used incorrect headers
• Bugfix: SOUND took precedence over everything else in scripts
• Bugfix: Global automated script dialogs not handling duplicates correctly

If you are using the Elgato StreamDeck plugin, please make sure to download the new version 4.12 from the AxisAndOhs website

We found a solution to make the AAO WASM module work again. But it is clunky and not for the faint of heart. The general idea is, that the WASM module is installed as an aircraft gauge instead of a stand alone module - and that must be done by (your) hand, for every aircraft that you want to use LVars/Hvars with.

This requires a new version of AAO, but the 2.06 is still in early stages, so I can only offer this to interested customers who want to take the plunge with a pre-release version.

If you are in need of the LVar/HVar functionality and don’t mind a bit of manual labor, please send us your proof of purchase and we will provide the new version and instructions about how to implement it.
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The email address is on the last page of the AAO manual.

Hello @ll,

it has been confirmed by Asobo that with the recent MSFS update (13.04.2021) any stand alone WASM module will make the simulator crash.

This affects AxisAndOhs too. Please make sure to remove the folder "lorbysi-content-hooks" from your Community folder, or MSFS will crash without further notice about 10 seconds after the Update screen.

The app itself will work normally, but you will lose access to the internal LVars and HVars.

Asobo have promised to fix the problem as soon as possible.

Hello @ll,

AAO version 2.05 has been uploaded to the shops. It should be deployed to your account  in the next few hours.

• New: Template Editor: add or remove individual items from a template
• Change(!): option to change the update method of axis: continuously (like before) or "on change" = only when you actually move the lever.
• Change: Desktop/Web FIPs: %% can be used to create a percent sign in gauge text
• Change: Desktop/Web FIPs: <HorizontalAlign> CENTER, RIGHT, LEFT for gauge text
• Change: Performance: update button GUI control only when there is a change
• Change: option to overwrite all duplicate scripts in the Script Importer
• Change: added (a lot of) undocumented events to the default lists (especially for MSFS and P3D V5)
• Change: added an option to import csv lists of variables or events
• Bugfix: Direct assignment of LVars to buttons was broken
• Bugfix: MIDI axis not processing scripts
• Bugfix: "rng" RPN command working backwards
• Bugfix: WASM module not processing SIMPROC scripts correctly in some cases

Hello @ll,

AAO 2.04 has been uploaded to the shops today. It should be deployed and available for download in the next few days.

This was a very long sprint, and the version required 43 builds to mature. The release of the Aerosoft CRJ didn’t really help either 

• Change: Virtual key presses now working with MSFS, can be assigned to buttons or axis
• Change: Buttons can be assigned to have a different action when held down for a bit (long press) or just clicked (short press)
• Change: Rotary encoder can be assigned to have a different action when turned fast or slow (fast turn)
• Change: Joystick axis can be used to trigger one-shot events or key presses
• Change: Saitek Panels can be set to MIDI mode. In that mode the controls on the panel will send MIDI events that can be assigned in AAO like any other button
• Change: “SLEEP:” command to pause the execution of an RPN script by a fixed or random amount of time
• Change: “SIMPROC:” command to pass the execution of an RPN script on to the simulator, instead of processing it in AAO
• Change: “EXEC:” command to call an executable on your computer from within an RPN script
• Change: “SOUND:” command to play a wave file on your computer from within an RPN script
• Change: Devices that send unwanted DirectInput signals can be configured to be ignored by AAO (device blacklist)
• Change: added handling of C: variables
• Change: The position value of an axis can be assigned to scripts (required to operate the thrust levers in the Aerosoft CRJ)
• Change: automated restart of the script handler if SimConnect breaks down (the little LED on the main page turns yellow/red)
• Change: main window can be stretched by spinning the mouse wheel between the Axis and Button panels
• Change: Improved handling of the RPN script editor (copy&paste from other sources, doubleclick formats the contents)
• Change: Filter textbox is immediately active on the variable and event tree selection dialogs, “Enter” applies the filter
• Change: Added an extra “AXIS_TILLER_SET” event for ground steering with aircraft that use “AXIS_RUDDER_SET” for rudder control (Aerosoft CRJ)

And of course numerous bugfixes and improvements under the hood.

Hello @ll,

feature and bugfix update 2.03 of AAO has been uploaded to the shops today:

• Change: Additional features in the WebAPI to support a new version of the StreamDeck Plugin
• Change: "Fast turn" option for rotary encoders: the down event will only trigger when you turn the encoder fast enough
• Change: special LVAR for the RPN scripts containing the down value of the button assignment. So instead of two scripts for 100/1000 changes you only need one
• Change: Template export/import will try to match controllers to the local hardware automatically (for example the device ID of a MIDI controller)
• Change: MSFS: When assigning the default "CAPTURE_SCREENSHOT" event, AAO will create a screenshot of the simulator windows and save it do "Documents"
• Change: The app will read from the PMDG SDK datastructures now, so you can use those values for visual feedback, for example on a MIDI controller
• Bugfix: MIDI buttons getting stuck when assigned multiple times
• Bugfix: Saitek buttons couldn't call RPN scripts
• Bugfix: Clear on right click not working for up/down events on the Button assignment dialogs

Hello @ll,

AAO version 2.01 has been released today.
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• The „endless“ setting for MIDI encoders has been fixed. When it is activated, it will make the app repeat the command that has been assigned to a control when it is at the stops (rotary with stops or a slider). For example, when you adjust the AP altitude, you could use a slider. This will work normally in the range that it can travel, and at the stops it will just continue counting up/down until you move it the other way again
• SimConnect Errors will be caught in most cases now, reducing the probability of a hard crash
• The “Test” button on the script editor has been fixed
  ​This button will now also show the result of a script, so you can use it to query variable values from the sim etc.
• Global automated scripts have been fixed
• The “Read HVARs from sim” feature now finds all kinds of things from MSFS – for example undocumented K: - Events and A: Variables.
• Again several changes under the hood, like running heavy processing in even more separate threads and SimConnect clients

Hello @ll,

AxisAndOhs version 2.0 has been released today.

With this version you will have access to the internal LVars and HTML - Variables, that are used to control the buttons on the G1000etc. instruments in the glass cockpits of MSFS.

This version includes many fixes and improvements that have been requested by users. The WebAPI has been expanded as well, which made it possible to implement a Bridge program to the VRI MCP Combo II device in a very short time. This Bridge program will be available shortly as a free download.

This is a free upgrade for previous owners, just download it again from you account in the shop. It has already been deployed to SimMarket, JustFlight should follow shortly.

Best regards

Hello @ll,

AxisAndOhs feature update 1.77 has been uploaded to the shops today. It should be available in your account shortly.

Here are the release notes:

Changes in AxisAndOhs version 1.77

Major change 1: This version changes the naming and sorting convention for assigned button items. This will happen automatically the first time that you run AAO. Before doing this, the app creates a special backup file with your previous database in C:\Users\...\AppData\Local\LORBY_SI\LorbyAxisAndOhs

Major change 2: When using MIDI devices, the AAO app did not distinguish between Note and CC messages correctly. This lead to duplicate controller actions when in reality there were none on the hardware. This has been fixed, but it will be required to check and reassign especially rotary encoders again. 

- Change: option to duplicate button assignments.
- Change: Added MSFS events for managed/selected speed, altitude, heading and VS.
- Change: Saitek Switchpanel now only processes button events for those buttons that have actually changed
- Change: Option to run automates scripts on a global level (=for every aircraft). This will be more convenient when using Elgato StreamDeck or MIDI Out
- Change: Add and Change button dialog now have tool tipps on the textboxes that can contain long strings
- Change: When assigning a template you have the choice now if it should overwrite the current aircraft config or merge with it. With the latter you can now create partial templates, for example with your MIDI or StreamDeck assignments, that you can merge into any other config without overwriting what is already there.

- Bugfix: MIDI "Toggle" type button events fixed for Behringer X-Touch
- Bugfix: The MFD instrument did not calculate the waypoint positions correctly (magnetic heading instead of true)

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Elgato StreamDeck
On axisandohs.weebly.com/downloads you will find a sample implementation of an Elgato StreamDeck PlugIn that uses the AAO WebAPI to communicate with the simulator.
This plugin technology is bidirectional (=data can be read from the simulator too, not only sent to it), this makes it possible to use the StreamDeck for annunciations.

Best wishes and stay safe