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Msimg32.dll windows 95. Aug 14, 2012 - The ProSim737 Glass Cockpit Suite is software developed solely for the Boeing 737-800 aircraft and replicates the avionics required for the operation of the flight deck. This is especially evident with software supplied by Project Magenta and to a limited extent with Sim Avionics. Additional Project magenta 737 torrent selection Boeing-Type Glass Cockpit Modes: - Works with default FS Autopilot as well as our FCU - Flight Director Inverted V and Crosshair - Correct FMA - Worldwide Navdata with monthly updates - TCAS Display(FS2002 or WhazzUp) - Displays FS Flight plans, SBP files and CDU-generated Routes - Terrain.

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All funds are used to offset the cost of server and website hosting ( Thank You.) No advertising on this website - EVER! FEEDBACK: If you see any errors or omissions, please contact me to correct the information. The ProSim737 Glass Cockpit Suite is software developed solely for the Boeing 737-800 aircraft and replicates the avionics required for the operation of the flight deck. ProSim737’s beginning was meagre, however, the ongoing development, accuracy, functionality and above else, ease of use and reliability, has ensured that ProSim737 has an exceptionally strong following. The developers are based in Luxemburg which is why many users of the software are European based; however, flight simulation transgresses geopolitical boundaries and many users of ProSim737 are located in Asia, Australia, New Zealand and North America.

I’m not going to duplicate what can easily be read in the ProSim737 user manual. The manual outlines much of what the software can and cannot do and I urge potential buyers to read it. First Off - Caveat Emptor ( Latin for buyer beware) Before continuing, there are several flight avionics suites currently available on the market. They all replicate the basic avionics functionality of the B737.

However, not everything is operational within each suite, and some functions behave differently between suites. Therefore, it’s a good idea to research what works and what doesn’t before your purchase. I have a written an addressing this. Avionics Suite – The Heart The heart is the most important organ in the human body. Likewise, the avionics suite is the heart of the flight simulator, and provides the interface for instrumentation to operate. If the software used is not reliable, robust and well tested, then problems may develop which ultimately will lead you into a minefield of frustration and confusion as you attempt to unravel the intricacies of the Boeing avionics system.

ProSim737 – Overview and Detail ProSim737 is a complete avionics solution providing the ability to support all displays and logic found within the B737-800. The software has been designed to run on one or multiple PC's in various configurations interfacing with FS2004 (FS9) or FSX, via a paid and registered version of FSUIPC. Wide FS is not required, however can be used if networking other add- on programs. To achieve this, the software is segregated into four broad modules: PS737 System, PS737 Display, PS737 MCP, and PS737 CDU.

Additional modules are PS737 Audio and PS737 Panel. I’ll discuss the details of each briefly.

For a more though dissection, I direct you to the ProSim737 website or user manual. A short video at the bottom of this post will guide you through the various menus of the ProSim737 Systems Module. PS737 Systems Module The Systems Module is the main component of the ProSim family and it’s within this module that configuration of the switches, indicators, drives, and gauges occur. In addition to providing the detailed logic to replicate the following aircraft systems and components: electrical, pneumatic, fuel, hydraulics, heating, fire detection, IRS and master cautions, the module provides access to a web-based instructor station and server that other ProSim737 modules connect to and from.

The Systems Module, because it houses the server, must be installed on the computer running flight simulator. Likewise, for any other module to operate, the Systems Module must be opened. PS737 Display Module As the name implies, this module supports the main visual displays located in the Main Instrument Panel (MIP) that a pilot views when in the flight deck.

The module also provides several additional “virtual” gauges, such as clocks, stand by instruments and a flaps gauge for those flight deck builders who don’t use reproduction hardware gauges, or converted real instruments. The following displays and gauges are included in the display module. Captain and First Officer Pilot Flight Display (PFD) and Navigation Display (ND) - various configurations. EICAS display (upper & lower) with fully integrated EICAS messaging. Virtual Main Control Panel (MCP). Virtual EFIS display (two).

Virtual overhead panel (forward & aft). Virtual CDU display. Virtual stand-by instruments (good selection) If you’re operating a full flight deck with appropriately supported hardware you won’t require the virtual MCP, EFIS, CDU and overhead displays. ProSim737 MCP Module This module controls the Mode Control Panel (MCP) which is the auto pilot system in the aircraft. The MCP communicates with the logic coming from the systems module to provide information regarding altitude, direction, speed and other auto pilot constraints.

ProSim737 allows the user to either configure the MCP as a “virtual” MCP panel displayed on a computer monitor, or for builders using a hardware MCP, display minimised. The virtual MCP includes two Electronic Flight Instrumentation System (EFIS) modules in either Honeywell or Collins configuration. This MCP module usually resides on the same computer as the systems module.

ProSim737 CDU Module The Control and Display Unit (CDU) is used to assess information from the Flight Management System (FMS). A user can either use one, two or any number of instances of the “virtual” CDU and each will display identical information.

If a hardware CDU is being used, there is the ability to turn off the “virtual” CDU and display the data on the hardware unit. All CDU instances are linked to each other via the ProSim737 Systems Module. It’s usual practice to install and run this module from a client computer.

ProSim737 Audio Module The audio module is a stand alone module that allows user customised sounds to be played when various preset functions occur, such as when switches are toggled, speeds are reached, etc. This module is needed to allow GPWS and TCAS cautions, in addition to V1, V2, Vr and altitude call outs. The module can be installed and run from any computer and links to the ProSim737 systems module.

The module runs as an additive to ProSim737’s internal sound (located in the Systems Module). ProSim737 Overhead Module This module provides the switches, gauges and dials for the forward and aft sections of the overhead. The module is installed on the client computer and is usually left open full screen, unless you have a hardware overhead installed. The module supports functionality essential to the basic operation of the B737. LEFT: The virtual forward overhead panel.

Many switches are functional and can be moved with the mouse. Click image to view larger.

Reliability, Robustness & User-Friendly When you evaluate a product, it’s “usually” fairly easy to find inherent problems. ProSim737 is a different beast; since I began using their software I have not had any problems that suggest inherent problems with the underlying software framework. It’s a pleasing experience when you open software and it “just works”. Of course, variances between computer systems and a wide variety of FS add on programs, can cause minor nuisances to occur – this is normal with any software. To avoid any issues, I advise that all flight simulator add on programs be removed before evaluating a software suite. Once you’re happy that everything is functioning as it should, add each FS add on in turn, checking to ensure correct operation.

If a problem does occur, at least you will know which program is causing the issue. ProSim737 is an exceptionally robust software platform and the program has never crashed despite me changing configurations, etc “on the fly”.

Software Installation Simplicity and easy of use are the mantra of the developers of ProSim737. Opening the ProSim737 package will reveal a number of appropriately named folders. To install the Systems Module you click an executable file and install to the computer on which flight simulator is installed. The other folders are then copied to the client computer.

IP addresses must be known to allow communication between modules across the network. You don’t have to open.ini files or configuration files during installation and you don’t need to copy and paste files between folders. Basic configuration is achieved by right clicking the mouse which opens a configuration screen. The set-up is uncomplicated and is logically set out. The only files you need to cut and paste to a folder are the terrain files and navigation database. Detailed instructions on how to do this are documented in the comprehensive and well-written manual. Learning Curve and Ease of Use Any new software has a learning curve; however the curve is very shallow when using ProSim737.

You don’t have to be a programmer or have in-depth computer knowledge to install or use ProSim737. The software is very easy to install, configure and maintain. LEFT: Configuration display when using right mouse click - everything is easy to find and configure with minimal time outlay. Click image to view larger. For example updates, which are frequent, do not require you to manually cut and paste a new version download to several folders. An update button within the Systems Module completes the update task within minutes. As you open other modules, they each in turn are updated from the Systems Module.

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Another example, which shows the ease of use relates to the configuration of various displays provided in the ProSim737 Display Module. To set-up a dedicated display, you mouse drag the required display to the monitor of choice and then right click the window to open the configuration menu; resizing the display is done using the mouse. To avoid the problem of the display accidentally changing size in the future, you tick the “freeze constraints” box. It literally takes less than 10 minutes to establish the visual displays in the flight deck! Configuring Your Switches and Buttons Configuring buttons and switches to your set-up relatively uncomplicated involving opening a menu in configuration mode, scrolling to find the particular function you need, and then connecting the output type to a specific output. Granted there is a learning curve, but the curve is low and essential tasks don’t requite extensive knowledge of computer code. LEFT: Switch configuration display in ProSim737 Systems Module - an extensive list that will please the most in-depth simulation builder.

Click image to view larger. Similarly, customised audio files can be added, linked and played in the Audio Module. Navigational Database and Terrain Files ProSim737 does not provide the navigational database that is needed by the aircraft. This must be purchased as a separate item from Navigraph. This is normal practice and all developers rely on Navigraph to maintain the latest navigation package. Installing the database requires you download the data and then extract the data, via an executable file, to a specific folder within ProSim737. You then must build the database which is achieved by pressing a button within the configuration menu.

Similarly, the terrain files must be downloaded from the ProSim737 website and manually copied to the appropriate folder. Driver & Hardware Support Today, there are several vendors ranging from high end to budget level that are replicating B737 hardware and instrumentation. ProSim737 development is forward based, meaning they understand the need for avionics software to be compatible with as many hardware types as possible. Flight Deck Solutions, Engravity, Go Flight, CP Flight, SISMO and Open Cockpits are all supported and several types of I/O cards are supported such as Pokey, FDS SYS and phidgets.

FSUPIC and FSUPIC offsets are also supported by ProSim737. Determining which hardware is selected for your set-up is as easy as checking a box within the configuration screen of the Systems Module.

Accuracy and Resolution of the Flight displays You spend a lot of time staring at the various displays, whether it’s the Pilots Flight Display, Navigation Display, CDU or EICAS; therefore, it important that the graphics are of the highest quality possible; nothing is worse than staring at jagged corners, off-putting colours, or blurry lines. Although the quality of any graphics is linked to the resolution of the computer screen, if you use a high resolution screen you will not experience any anomalies associated with poor graphics. The display graphics are crisp and sharp. To see images of displays navigate to the or go to the website.

All simulation enthusiasts strive for accuracy; some to a greater extent than others. The displays depict what you would see if you were looking at the displays in a real B737 main instrument panel. Only the very keen you will note the odd subtle difference between the simulation and the real display, and this is often determined to a certain extent, by the cockpit set-up and carrier options you select from within the instructor station. For example, the magenta course line in the Pilots Flight Display appeared to be slightly thinner than on the real aircraft, but no sooner had I noticed the disparity that Marty at ProSim737 had uploaded an update rectifying the issue.

What’s important to realize, is that the developer listens and if inaccuracies are noted rectifies the disparity quickly and without argument. Precision Any software must provide precise outputs when its logic is queried; all virtual pilots demand that software outputs be precise in execution.

To date, ProSim737 has lived up to its reputation and I cannot highlight any major downfall in the precision of the software. LEFT (3): Screen grabs showing variations of PFD and ND displays dependent on EFIS setting. Click image to view larger. Vertical Navigation (V-Nav) A common thread in FS forums is that avionics software has difficulty in replicating Vertical Navigation (V-Nav). This is especially evident with software supplied by Project Magenta and to a limited extent with Sim Avionics. The logic used to replicate V-Nav is not simple; it’s complicated, and the variability in V-Nav usage often causes issues to develop when using V-Nav. The main problem is that the aircraft may not keep within the constraints entered into the CDU.

Often the aircraft will either over fly an altitude constraint or not maintain a entered speed constraint. From the outset, V-Nav in ProSim737 has worked exceptionally well. Altitude and speed constraints, if entered correctly, are maintained and the reliability of V-Nav surpasses those of other software suites I have used. V-Nav Usage V-Nav, even to qualified pilots can be a challenge to use correctly. This is one reason why V-Nav should only be used as a guide and not as an absolute.

If V-Nav, for whatever reason does not function in a method you think is correct, then turn it off and use the more reliable L-Nav, Level Change or Vertical Speed functions. The challenge, I have discovered when using V-Nav is two-fold. First, you must use it within the designed capabilities of the program, and two, you must learn how and when to operate V-Nav.

If you enter data that the FMS cannot assimilate, such as an altitude that is too high or too low, for the time required to reach the waypoint, then expect an over fly of the entered restrictions. This is not the fault of the software, but the fault of the user. Display Lag Display lag is term coined to explain the staggering of a display due to information overload, information bottleneck or lack of computer graphical power. It typically manifests itself when a lot of information is required to be displayed at an identical time that computer processing is required. For example, another software suite I have used displayed staggering on the altitude tape in the Pilots Flight Display (PFD) when ascending and descending with the “all waypoints” selected from the EFIS. The staggering stopped when the “all waypoints” were deselected.

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I have yet to experience any display staggering with ProSim737, even with the terrain simulation display activated. Weather & Terrain Display Functionality The weather and terrain display function, which is activated either by pressing WXR or TERR on the EFIS unit is functional in ProSim737, however, the weather display is inaccurate and looks very outlandish in its “blocked in” colour display. I’m lead to understand that the weather functionality present within other software (Sim Avionics), reads directly from weather depicted by FSX, and then only presents a rough indication of what the weather maybe like at that particular time; it certainly does not mimic and display what the aircraft is actually flying through or about to fly through. I am hoping that the developers at ProSim737 will develop a radar module that actually reads the exact weather depicted in FSX and display this weather in a way that is similar to the real radar in the B737. At the time of writing, the weather displays only in solid colours and does not mimic how real radar operates. I hope that ProSim737’s developers improve this in due course. Two Terrain File Resolutions Pressing the terrain (TERR) button on the EFIS unit, displays a graphical representation of the surrounding terrain on the Navigation Display.

There are two variations of the terrain graphics available; one display is slightly blocky and the other display is more detailed. To select which display is active, right click the screen with your mouse and tick the appropriate box in the configuration menu. LEFT: Old and new style land terrain display which display on the ND when selected from the EFIS. Click image to view larger.

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Compatibility of Aircraft with ProSim737 It's always been a concern to what add on aircraft you can use with a particular avionics package. As an example, Sim Avionics provides several aircraft.cfg files which have been tweaked to their software. You load the particular aircraft.cfg file for the aircraft you are using and any vagrancy between the aircraft and avionics software is rectified. ProSim737 has taken a completely different approach and designed a flight model called the JetStream 738, which is tweaked to operate flawlessly with ProSim737.

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Of course, you don’t have to use the JetStream if you don’t want to; the default B737 can be used as can the PMDG B737 FS9 version with flight logic removed. I will review the JetStream738 in a separate journal post. CDU - Background Software No review of any avionics software is complete without a short segment on the CDU.

The ProSim737 CDU module is the controlling software that provides the intelligence behind the CDU. It's amazing what this software can do, and do so with reliability and consistent behaviour. More importantly, the software does not crash, even when incorrect data is inputted to the unit. Many pages associated with a commercial CDU are modelled and updates continue to add new features and improve existing functionality. In the real B737 aircraft, not all CDU software is identical.

There are different software versions and each version has slightly different functionality; it’s the decision of the airline to which software version is chosen. Likewise, not every company producing avionics software models the CDU identically. In some respects, it depends on which software edition the developer has chosen to replicate. Unfortunately, many developers choose to not replicate something or to not provide full functionality.

Often CDU menus and pages may look similar in appearance, but you will be disappointed when trying to access a feature that appears to be modelled but has no functionality. Some suites offer far greater functionality than others. I believe ProSim737 provides more functionality than other higher end CDU software available, and more functionality is regularly added through software updates.