New update!, version 0.1.9.. see first post..

Quote from silverfox1973 :

Hi,
any chance to connect this dash to other sims like rFactor and SimBin sims?
Here in an example of motec that works on others too: http://kurenai.main.jp/gtinfo/inf8/inf8.cgi

I can't wait for next update!

No, I dont think I will implement compatibility for other sims..

I want to focus on LFS only, just to make a good app..

A little maybe in the future..

Quote from W1ldPort75 :

The prog itself works fine , the only thing is that the rpm and speed meters lag

Strange

On all my pc's it's running at Realtime speed.. no lag..
Even some older pc's wich can barely run lfs...

http://nl.youtube.com/watch?v=anAKnaPKj5w

Last edited by Erazotropa, Sun 18 Jan 2009, 22:09.

Quote from hazaky :

Last update, program starts but i cant run it on Singleplayer. Havnt tryed multiplayer, maybe i need to set right port for LFS but i dont know ... what is the right port? I used 4000 and tryed 63392.

For example:

In CFG.TXT:

Outgauge port 4000

In VLFSDash set port on 4000

Choose a port between 100 - 65000..

Quote from rueb :

ok, now its working, almost, but i dont have any digits, i installed the quartz font, but it doesnt shows..

Uninstal and Re-install it again..

Quote from Bass-Driver :

Oke
Yes i changed the parameters ingame.
thx for info.
maybe you can putt that @ help button.

Good idea, I will add it right away!

Quote from Bass-Driver :

Outgauge Mode 2 for the replay doesnt work??
because the dashboard doesnt work in replays.

en what will we see in the next update??

If outgauge mode 2 doesnt work, it is not a VLFSdash bug.. It is not recognized by VLFSdash..
This parameter only tells LFS to output replay data also..

BTW, you can not change parameters when you are in game!.
You must exit LFS before changing the cfg.txt
When exiting, LFS writes all parameters that where used in game.. so all will be overwritten.
This is the most common mistake

Last edited by Erazotropa, Sun 18 Jan 2009, 14:19.

Quote from G!NhO :

yay it works! now i only need a second monitor

Hey, thats good news!

Did you know what the solution was?

Quote from Bass-Driver :

Thx man.

@Erazotropa: THIS IS THE BEST TOOL EVER.
GOOD WORK MATE

Ultramon is indeed the answer.. works very great.. for best view.. disable Smart Taskbar for 2nd monitor

Quote from S14 DRIFT :

Suggestion : Temperature guage. The one you currently have is unrealistic.

Excuse my crap graphical skills, but you should see what I mean.



Other than that, looking really nice!

Hi,

Yes I know.. i wass figuring out what the best would be..

I Dont know if some cars have different Min/Max temperatures.. so I did not spend too much time on that..
I will just wait when this data is available..

In next update I will make it more realistic

Thanx for the comment.

Quote from silverfox1973 :

This tool is best ever! I use it already on my 2nd 7" LCD monitor. There is only one thing I would like to see in this excellent app: is it possible to put in color scheme select (dark gray, dark orange....) or to thin out the outlines? This white fat outlines are very annoying.

Thanks!

Keep on the excelent work!

Color Schemes is also a thing on my wish list
But I have to figure out how to do this..

About the fat white fat lines..
You are right.. I just drived some tracks and indeed the thick lines are a little too much..

I have changed the borderwidth 1 pixel smaller, and white is now dark grey..
Looks more profi..
This will be released in the next update

Last edited by Erazotropa, Sun 18 Jan 2009, 11:14.

Good to hear you all like the application
Keeps me want to write more :P

Last edited by Erazotropa, Sun 18 Jan 2009, 11:12.

NEW UPDATE! Version 0.1.8

* All indicators added
* Virtual LCD inlcuded, wich shows additional information
* Seperate Config menu for UDP port setup.. (so mainscreen is clear of most buttons

Last edited by Erazotropa, Mon 26 Jan 2009, 19:51.

Quote from kristjanp :

Can i run it somehow on my psp? Trough wifi or cable

Sorry but this app is not compatible with PSP..

Quote from W1ldPort75 :

Erazo thx , working perfectly now

Ahh Great to hear!

Update 0.1.8 coming up more indicator lights

Ok. you're CFG file is ok..
I think there is some other program listening on that port then.
Do you have another pc running wich you can try running the application?
If so, dont forget the firewall..

BTW you can try opening the Firewall on the local machine..
Otherwise I dont know what else can be the problem

Quote from G!NhO :

i am running it on the same pc, and i have edited the cfg but still it doesnt work

Send me you're cfg.txt file... must work..


Or are you using other programs that use outgauge on the same port? for example SimTools?

Quote from G!NhO :

Ok i have no idea how to run it, when i click connect it doesnt do anything

Hi,

Are you running the application local pc where lfs is running, or another pc?
If you run it on another pc. just must open up the UDP port in Windows Firewall.. otherwise it will definitly not work..

Also setup the OutGauge parameters Correctly in cfg.txt in you're LFS folder..

Click help in vlfsdash for a brief explanation..

Ok, I created a new install, included is the msstdfmt.dll file.
The installer will now register the DLL file. hope it works..

Please Re-Download

Quote from hazaky :

Not working for me. (@ Win7 and i tried Single Player only)
Waiting for update/newer version. Nice work

Quote from W1ldPort75 :

Hey Erazo i have a problem i downloaded the new update and now its not working , it keeps asking me for a msstdfmt.dll . Ok , i downloaded the dll file but its still not working any clues ??? And the first version aint working either :weeping::weeping::weeping:

Please try this version, no need to install, only copy font to windows font directory

******

Last edited by Erazotropa, Mon 26 Jan 2009, 19:50.

Quote from 510N3D :

Thats a nice tool . Here are a few suggestion regarding top speeds.

You can reach much higher speeds then the maximum of the gauges are set to. For example:

Track KY1

GTR Class: 312 - 315 kph maximum under drafting.

FO8: Is already set to 350 kph but thats not reachable with this car afaik. Usual speeds with 3-5 cars is around 320 - 330 kph (340 kph are possible if youre really lucky).

BF1: Maximum speed in hotlap mode is 353 kph already, afaik . 400 kph is (hardly) reachable with 4- 5 cars drafting.

Not sure about the remaining cars but my guess is that another 10-30 kph more could be added.

Changed max speed for the following cars:


Update v0.1.7!

Quote from Crady :

Ah! Ok, working now

Err... is it possible to store the port I use afer exiting the program?

This will be added later on, first the Fullscreen function has number 1 priority

Quote from baltuxx :

Not worling for me

Please tell what is not working..



BTW I did not tested this app on Vista, any vista users already tried it? Please let me know..

Quote from Crady :

?? I have version 0.1.6...

have you upgraded it?

The fuel is shown analogue here... I mean, "12.6%" fuel... Instead of an arrow - so you know if you can finish the race or not... you cannot see if you have 2% or only 1,5%...

Owww sorry yes i see, please re-download. i forgot to change revision number..

Sorry!!

Quote from 510N3D :

Thats a nice tool . Here are a few suggestion regarding top speeds.

You can reach much higher speeds then the maximum of the gauges are set to. For example:

Track KY1

GTR Class: 312 - 315 kph maximum under drafting.

FO8: Is already set to 350 kph but thats not reachable with this car afaik. Usual speeds with 3-5 cars is around 320 - 330 kph (340 kph are possible if youre really lucky).

BF1: Maximum speed in hotlap mode is 353 kph already, afaik . 400 kph is (hardly) reachable with 4- 5 cars drafting.

Not sure about the remaining cars but my guess is that another 10-30 kph more could be added.

Ok tnx

I will set 300 to 350 and 350 to 400 in the next update

Quote from Crady :

Ah, got it! Outgauge does not provide the same informations as Insim...

But additional indicators for pitlimiter, traction control and flags are possible. So perhaps it would be possible to to add 4 more indicators in your panel: A light for the pitlimiter, a light for the traction control, a light for a yellow flag and one for a blue flag...

But displaying the fuel in digits - or numbers would be really great!

These indicators will be added this weekend.

And Fuel digits are already implemented take a closer look...

Quote from S14 DRIFT :

Looks nice, reminds me of all the features we don't yet have, such as engine temperature.

Yes i would realy see to have that data too,

In car cockpit this already works, but why not with outgauge i dont know..

Quote from Crady :

Perhaps you also are able to add some timing and position informations - actual position, actual ranking, laps to go, split times, best lap, gap to front and back etc...

Affortunaly this is not possible, since the OutGauge packet is not containing such data.

Hi all,

Thanks for the nice comments
Realy appreciated



I am also looking for people who want to participate with this project..
There are lot of things that have to be done, like Fullscreen function and Autoresizing etc...
But still due the lack of knowledge i am not able to get this working on my own.

If you like to participate, please contact me!