AxisAndOhs 2.20 has been released today. It should be available on SimMarket already, JustFlight should hopefully follow tomorrow.
Changes in AxisAndOhs version 2.20

• Main change: Offline mode. You don’t have to connect to the sim when working on templates or configs.
• Main change: AAO looks for the running sim process now before connecting or shutting down (this used to be problematic with MSFS for some users)
  
  
• Change: Exporting templates by controller
• Change: RPN: (SCRIPTFILE:) command
• Change: RPN: (CHECKLIST:) (CONVERSATION:) TextToSpeech checklist system, so you can create your own audio checklists.
• Change: RPN: VOICE, VOICERATE and VOICEVOLUME are global parameters now
• Change: RPN: two new ops: lldist and llbrg (distance and bearing between two lat/lon points)
• Change: RPN: (SOUND:) and (SOUNDLOOP:) can play audio in parallel now (so you can have some background sounds and then play the flight attendant announcement on top of them).
  
  
• Bugfix: Axis dialogs not recognizing trigger events
• Bugfix: MIDI axis not working correctly with virtual keys
• Bugfix: Script initialization delay can lead to exceptions “unknown RPN op”
• Bugfix: Repeating “button” events over WebAPI (StreamDeck)

AxisAndOhs version 2.12 has been sent to the shops today

• Main change: Voice recognition. AAO can now use the Windows voice assist system as an input device. You just type the phrase that you want to be recognized into a button assignment. PTT button option is available
• Change: Added TextToSpeech capabilities to RPN scripts (you can make AAO read any text to you, using the Windows TTS system (SAPI))
• Change: Improved very first left turn pickup of rotary MIDI controllers
• Change: Axis can have custom labels
• Change: RPN: documentation in the manual has been expanded, there are tables now, showing all commands and operations
• Change: RPN: Added LISTEN_FOR_K, LISTEN_FOR_RPN, ONESHOT script options
• Change: RPN: Added randomizers rnd and rndsel{...} to RPN commands
• Change: RPN: script macros, like in the XML gauges (global text replacement)
• Change: RPN: Added String type local LVars
• Change: RPN: Added the option to read/write Windows Environment variables
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• Bugfix: Desktop/Web FIP handler not shutting down on simulator Quit.
• Bugfix: DesktopFIPs resize not remembered
• Bugfix: using a keyboard assignment for Combo and Trigger at the same time doesn't work
• Bugfix: PMDG 747 data structure corrupt(?)
• Bugfix: Keyboard not locked when entering virtual keys
• Bugfix: Saitek panels error when simulation is interrupted

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Please make sure to visit axisandohs.weebly.com/downloads to get the updated StreamDeck plugin too.

Hello @ll,

As of 1st of September 2021, all sales operations of Lorby-SI will cease. 

All payware assets and IPR have been transferred to our partner company "Lorby Wildfire Response Inc." in Canada, a subsidiary of "Wildfire Training Solutions Inc." handling all matters software.

In a first step, the "vendor" in the various shops will be changed to reflect the new owner effective immediately. Over the next few weeks all other assets (websites, screenshots, manuals etc.) will be adapted to reflect the new ownership too. And there will be another shop of our own where you can purchase the Lorby products.

Lorby-SI will still exist, but it is just a contractor now, handling development and support as required.

Best regards
Oliver Binder
Lorby-SI

Here is the changelog:
Changes in AxisAndOhs version 2.11

• Main change: It is possible to use a “master” configuration for an aircraft and mere liveries of it will reference back to it without creating their own copy (but you can still do that of course)
• Change: RPN logic can process nested ifs
• Change: no need to merge a template that is empty anyway.
• Change: process MIDI input of rotary encoders without waiting for event reset (every click triggers an action now)
• Change: redesigned the RPN SLEEP, it is SPLIT now (but both work), additional WAIT command
• Change: Manual addition of events to database, LVars and HVars
• Change: added option to empty the current profile
• Change: rotary encoders on Saitek Multi/Radio panel now send different MIDI events for different selector positions
• Change: Saitek Panel Variables can be overwritten manually
• Change: Use of local LVars on Saitek Panels
  
  
• Bugfix: MIDI axis only processing first event of multiple assignments
• Bugfix: not possible to input decimals in Axis Min/Max
• Bugfix: RPN “SOUND” command conflict - sounds not playing
• Bugfix: RPN “EXEC” command broken
• Bugfix: Blacklist dialog crashes when a gamepad is attached
• Bugfix: Hardware change dialog crashes when a gamepad is attached
• Bugfix: duplicate fast turn conflict causes exception
• Bugfix: main dialog doesn’t remember axis panel mode
• Bugfix: Resizing/resetting DesktopFIPs on multi-monitor Setups can go wrong (gauge too big)
• Bugfix: Saitek RadioPanel could get stuck in MIDI mode

Hello @ll,

AxisAndOhs version 2.10 has been released today. It should appear in your account in the shop where you bought it in the next few hours. SimMarket usually sends you an email too, JustFlight doesn’t.

Changes in AxisAndOhs version 2.10

• Main change: enhanced tracking of input event timing, so especially rotary encoders are working more reliably and fluently. This affects all “Button” ops.
• Change: Add/Change button dialogs: “Device” box relocated, separate ignore/lock controls
• Change: “Roll” and “Adaptive repeat” for buttons
• Change: WebAPI events can be used as AxisInput
• Change: Resizing the main window is now possible
• Change: Startup sequence of Desktop/Web FIPs synchronized with profile load (waiting until user is in the cockpit)
• Change: all mouse wheel operated GUI controls now have a special cursor
• Change: option to capture the entire Windows desktop when a screenshot is taken (for MSFS too!)
• Bugfix: Keyboard input combos overlap each other
• Bugfix: RPN: “case” statement incorrect
• Bugfix: RPN: “?” operator missing

On the downloads page of the AAO website there is a new version of the StreamDeck plugin, and a new Bridge program to operate “Knobster” devices with AAO

Hello @ll,

Hotfix 2.09 b04 is out.

This fixes the issue with the slider type axis..

This version also has a new button on the "Add/Change Button" dialogs to suppress the currently visible input event. This should help if you have a stuck button or encoder on your devices somewhere.

Other bugfixes:

• LEDs getting stuck for slow/fast turn button configurations
• App crash when selecting “None” on the axis assignment dialogs
• Range protection cuts LVar values
• Saitek Panels not remembering the operation mode automatically

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.