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FSX Help with creating my own event / variable in FSX / Simconnect C++

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My problem is that I don't know the mechanics to create my own event / variable and I need help.
I have running my C ++ program that interacts with SimConnect (FSX) and my hardware with FSX events / variables.
I pretend that when I detect a window as open to generate my own event / variable in SimConnect that can be subscribed by other clients.
Also when I detect certain button presses on my hardware I can send my own events.
I have read and run some tests, but I can't create my own event.
Can someone put me on the right track with documentation or examples.
Thank you for sharing your wisdom.
 
WarpD

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What do you mean by "my own event". The sim only ever recognizes events that are predefined in the SDK. All custom events are only recognized by the software that has defined them.

I think a great deal more information regarding what you're actually trying to do would be helpful for us understanding.
 
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Thanks to WarpD for his reply.:)
Short description : C ++ variable propagated by SimConnect
1.- Can I create my own variable in SimConnect and access it from other clients?
2.-My C ++ program monitors whether an FSX XX window is visible or not. My C ++ WinXXopen variable reflects visible or not (True / False).
This makes my other WinOPT window visible or not.
This change in WinXXopen is intended to be notified and / or accessible by other Simconnect clients.
3.- In my C ++ program I have another variable RespVal (int).
The readings of the state of two buttons of my hardware increase / decrease the value of the variable RespVal.
This variable I also need to be accessible by other Simconnect clients.
4.- In the SDK this example SendEventA.cpp only works for me associated with the EVENT_BRAKES:

Thanks for sharing your knowledge and time.
 
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Hi .. With this function: SimConnect_MapClientEventToSimEvent
Could it be the solution to my question?
Only to communicate between clients, not with the SIMU.
SDK Says:
"And will only be recognized by another client (and not Prepar3D) that has been coded to receive such events."
Thanks for answering.
 
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