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Setting simulation variables within a Simconnect.

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Hello!
Am trying to send some parameters into FSX via Simconnect using "Simulation Variables". For instance, as per the documentation, the variable "RECIP ENG FUEL FLOW:index" allows reading and recording the fuel flow value. When I try to indicate this value variable, FSX recalculates it and display on the gauge the new one instead of mine :(.
1) How to deactivate such recalculations by FSX in cases when I set the value?
2) IF this is not possible, why the variables were set up as settable and what are their purposes :confused:?
 
It's probably an error in the SDK. ENG FUEL FLOW GPH:index is not settable. Neither are many other reciprocating engine variables.

Reading them enables them to be displayed or used for fuel management purposes.
 
mgh said:
It's probably an error in the SDK. ENG FUEL FLOW GPH:index is not settable. Neither are many other reciprocating engine variables.

Reading them enables them to be displayed or used for fuel management purposes.
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ENG FUEL FLOW GPH:index - this is one of variables I'm suffering the problems

GENERAL ENG OIL PRESSURE:index
GENERAL ENG EXHAUST GAS TEMPERATURE:index
GENERAL ENG OIL TEMPERATURE:index

ELECTRICAL MASTER BATTERY
ELECTRICAL TOTAL LOAD AMPS
.
.
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ELECTRICAL GENALT BUS AMPS:index
etc.

All these variables are described that they are setting. But, some of them can be set, but FSX still recalculates (these variables have some inertness, so we can see as they are changed unlike those that do not have this proporty). AS the result the parameters are shaking
 
No, that one is quite explicitly labled as "N" (not settable):

ENG FUEL FLOW GPH:index Engine fuel flow Gallons per hour N
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In fact, none of the ones you've cited are "Settable". All are clearly marked in the SDK as "N"
 
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