1. PMDG 737 NGX SETUP
- Check PMDG 737 NGX install path
default path : <FSX>\PMDG\PMDG 737 NGX\
- Open 737NGX_Option.ini file for edit
- Add these lines to that file
[SDK]
EnableDataBroadcast=1
EnableCDUBroadcast.0=1
EnableCDUBroadcast.1=1
In many case, this [sdk] section not exist at that file.
Just copy and paste 4 line into that option file.
If you have [sdk] section already in that file,
Then replace that lines with above lines.
EnableDataBroadcast ==> Export PMDG 737 NGX's event data
EnableCDUBroadcast.0 ==> Export PMDG 737 NGX's left side CDU data
EnableCDUBroadcast.1 ==> Export PMDG 737 NGX's right side CDU data
The value '1' means 'ON'
2. Set DATAServer windows program
When you try to launch this server program, it asked that you must allow network connection for this program.
If you press 'OK' button at that time, it will work well with no problem.
However, if you press 'NO' at that time, or you just cannot connect with android device, check 6-3 below.
3. DATAServer Descryption
Indicator light meaning.
Light.1 = When FSX or P3D program launched and server detect it
Light.2 = When FSX or P3D select PMDG 737 NGX family plane
Light.3 = When FSX or P3D program send CDU data
Light.4 = When Server program received android client data
Log Clear Button -> Clear log info that currently displayed at server program.
4. How to use PMDG 737 NGX DEVICE app
- Run NGXCDUServer.exe program at windows.
- Run FMS_737_DEVICE app at android device
- Load your flight environment with PMDG 737 NGX
5. How to communicate between server and android app?
When PMDG 737 NGX's CDU displayed, server received CDU info from 737 NGX.
Ahdn the, server send this data through network (same zone only. ex. 192.168.2.xxx)
When Android device catch this info, it automatically check server data and set server address.
After that, server program and android device communicate without any problem.
6. FAQ
Check first!
- Android device must connect to wifi.
- PC and Android device must be within same network zone
6-1. I can't see server CDU data
- Make sure you follow setup gude (especially number 1!)
- You must restart FSX/P3D when you edit PMDG option file
- Check CDUServer program indicator.
- When indicator 1 & 2 on and press CDU button at PC's CDU and check indicator 3 light blink.
- There's still no data showed, follow 6-3 step by step
6-2. I can see CDU data through my android device, but key does not work!
- Press 'back' button twice for program exit. And then relaunch it.
- And then press PC's CDU button for reset server address for android device.
- Check server indictor 4 light when you press android device's CDU button.
- If you still cant send data to server, follow 6-3 step by step
6-3. Setup UDP PORT Rule for your PC
1) Open 'Control Panel' and type 'firewall' at top right coner, then select firewall.
(2) Select 'Advanced Settings' at the left side
3) There's two method, program and port.
I'll explain how to add port rule.
But you can choose whatever you want.
At the 'Inbound Rule', right mouse button click and select 'New Rule'
4) Select 'Port' rule
5) Select 'UDP and 'Specific local port', input 9000
6) At the action, select 'Allow the connection'
7) Select all check value (or you can choose it) and press 'next'
8) Set Name and description(optional)
After that, press 'Finish'.
Make sure you must add 'Outbound rule' and open UDP 9000 also.
That is all.
Thank you.
