Hippicorn2 Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 After a long break from simming, I have just loaded FSX on my PC. Flying again is great but when the ATC menu is open the cursor controls no longer function. Any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhrogPhlyer Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 1 hour ago, Hippicorn2 said: when the ATC menu is open the cursor controls no longer function. What specifically is the issue? Cursor controls? Always Aviate, then Navigate, then Communicate. And never be low on Fuel, Altitude, Airspeed, or Ideas. Laptop, Intel Core i7 CPU 1.80GHz 2.30 GHz, 8GB RAM, 64-bit, NVIDIA GeoForce MX 130, Extra large coffee-black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrzippy Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 4 hours ago, PhrogPhlyer said: What specifically is the issue? Cursor controls? Agreed! Mouse cursor?? I have a tendency to curse uncontrollably, also! Still thinking about a new flightsim only computer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hippicorn2 Posted June 16, 2023 Author Share Posted June 16, 2023 Yes, as stated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhrogPhlyer Posted June 16, 2023 Share Posted June 16, 2023 6 hours ago, Hippicorn2 said: Yes, as stated As stated by you or Zippy? So your issue is with mouse control. Please clearly explain what your exact issue is so that we may all be able to assist you with a solution. Also, is this default ATC or an add-on? If an add-on, which one. Always Aviate, then Navigate, then Communicate. And never be low on Fuel, Altitude, Airspeed, or Ideas. Laptop, Intel Core i7 CPU 1.80GHz 2.30 GHz, 8GB RAM, 64-bit, NVIDIA GeoForce MX 130, Extra large coffee-black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrzippy Posted June 16, 2023 Share Posted June 16, 2023 This is from MSFS 2020. Don't know if it will be the same for FSX! Still thinking about a new flightsim only computer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrzippy Posted June 16, 2023 Share Posted June 16, 2023 Yeah, it would be a good idea if the OP would have given more info on first post maybe stating using the mouse as a yoke! I prefer an egg yolk! Still thinking about a new flightsim only computer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lnuss Posted June 16, 2023 Share Posted June 16, 2023 1 hour ago, mrzippy said: I prefer an egg yolk! Better than an ox yoke... 1 Larry N. As Skylab would say: Remember: Aviation is NOT an exact Science! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhrogPhlyer Posted June 16, 2023 Share Posted June 16, 2023 A couple of funny yokesers you two are. 1 1 Always Aviate, then Navigate, then Communicate. And never be low on Fuel, Altitude, Airspeed, or Ideas. Laptop, Intel Core i7 CPU 1.80GHz 2.30 GHz, 8GB RAM, 64-bit, NVIDIA GeoForce MX 130, Extra large coffee-black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hippicorn2 Posted June 19, 2023 Author Share Posted June 19, 2023 On 6/16/2023 at 9:05 PM, PhrogPhlyer said: As stated by you or Zippy? So your issue is with mouse control. Please clearly explain what your exact issue is so that we may all be able to assist you with a solution. Also, is this default ATC or an add-on? If an add-on, which one. As stated by me. At the moment I control the aircraft direction using the cursor keys. When the default ATC window is open the only keys that work are the number keys to respond to the ATC. All other keys are dead until the ATC window is closed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrzippy Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 Keyboard keys, the up, down and right and left keys? Still thinking about a new flightsim only computer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhrogPhlyer Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 5 hours ago, Hippicorn2 said: cursor keys The separate directional up/dwn/lft/rt and/or the directional up/dwn/lft/rt (8/2/4/6)? 5 hours ago, Hippicorn2 said: only keys that work are the number keys to respond to the ATC. All other keys are dead until the ATC window is closed. Is this the total keyboard (letters and numbers across the top)? And this statement is different than your initial comment (below): On 6/15/2023 at 11:33 AM, Hippicorn2 said: the cursor controls no longer function. What exactly can you do and/or not do? Do the letter keys work, with or without caps lock, do the numbers work. What are you trying to do? Type words, select from the ATC "what so you want to do" list. I'm not clear as to what you need to do and can't. Always Aviate, then Navigate, then Communicate. And never be low on Fuel, Altitude, Airspeed, or Ideas. Laptop, Intel Core i7 CPU 1.80GHz 2.30 GHz, 8GB RAM, 64-bit, NVIDIA GeoForce MX 130, Extra large coffee-black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrzippy Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 NumLock key on?? Still thinking about a new flightsim only computer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrzippy Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 https://www.avsim.com/forums/topic/58987-atc-overrides-keyboard-control/ Still thinking about a new flightsim only computer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhrogPhlyer Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 38 minutes ago, mrzippy said: https://www.avsim.com/forums/topic/58987-atc-overrides-keyboard-control/ Good read. 1 Always Aviate, then Navigate, then Communicate. And never be low on Fuel, Altitude, Airspeed, or Ideas. Laptop, Intel Core i7 CPU 1.80GHz 2.30 GHz, 8GB RAM, 64-bit, NVIDIA GeoForce MX 130, Extra large coffee-black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hippicorn2 Posted June 21, 2023 Author Share Posted June 21, 2023 On 6/19/2023 at 9:02 PM, PhrogPhlyer said: The separate directional up/dwn/lft/rt and/or the directional up/dwn/lft/rt (8/2/4/6)? Is this the total keyboard (letters and numbers across the top)? And this statement is different than your initial comment (below): What exactly can you do and/or not do? Do the letter keys work, with or without caps lock, do the numbers work. What are you trying to do? Type words, select from the ATC "what so you want to do" list. I'm not clear as to what you need to do and can't. I use the up/down/left/right keys (NOT keypad keys). I get no response from them while the ATC windows is open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgf Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 The ATC window expects certain inputs and, I believe, overrides/blocks others. You'll find this common with many programs, a couple of online games I play are infuriating in this respect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f16jockey_2 Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 I suppose getting a cheap joystick is not an option? It would not only solve this problem, but also greatly enhance your simming. Wim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhrogPhlyer Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 3 hours ago, jgf said: The ATC window expects certain inputs and, I believe, overrides/blocks others. After reviewing many many conversations on this issue on several other sites, this appears to be true. There is no fix, other than set ATC to not pop open but to let you know there is a new ATC msg waiting. 3 hours ago, f16jockey_2 said: I suppose getting a cheap joystick is not an option? It would not only solve this problem, but also greatly enhance your simming. Sometimes the simplest answers are the hardest to see, Always Aviate, then Navigate, then Communicate. And never be low on Fuel, Altitude, Airspeed, or Ideas. Laptop, Intel Core i7 CPU 1.80GHz 2.30 GHz, 8GB RAM, 64-bit, NVIDIA GeoForce MX 130, Extra large coffee-black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrzippy Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 2 hours ago, PhrogPhlyer said: After reviewing many many conversations on this issue on several other sites, this appears to be true. There is no fix, other than set ATC to not pop open but to let you know there is a new ATC msg waiting. Sometimes the simplest answers are the hardest to see, Also makes me wonder if he has a mouse? Why make the cursor jump around using the keyboard when it's far easier to point and shoot? Still thinking about a new flightsim only computer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhrogPhlyer Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 24 minutes ago, mrzippy said: point and shoot If only (metaphorically of course). 1 Always Aviate, then Navigate, then Communicate. And never be low on Fuel, Altitude, Airspeed, or Ideas. Laptop, Intel Core i7 CPU 1.80GHz 2.30 GHz, 8GB RAM, 64-bit, NVIDIA GeoForce MX 130, Extra large coffee-black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 5 minutes ago, PhrogPhlyer said: If only (metaphorically of course). Let's hope so! There's way too much of the real thing going on to suit me. I don't need another weapon induced hospital stay! Being an old chopper guy I usually fly low and slow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhrogPhlyer Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 20 minutes ago, Rupert said: Let's hope so! There's way too much of the real thing going on to suit me. Totally concur. Always Aviate, then Navigate, then Communicate. And never be low on Fuel, Altitude, Airspeed, or Ideas. Laptop, Intel Core i7 CPU 1.80GHz 2.30 GHz, 8GB RAM, 64-bit, NVIDIA GeoForce MX 130, Extra large coffee-black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lnuss Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 45 minutes ago, PhrogPhlyer said: If only (metaphorically of course). Of course that is a photographic phrase, not normally related to weaponry. Larry N. As Skylab would say: Remember: Aviation is NOT an exact Science! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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