OnCourse Software

Hi,

Please help. I have just been reinstalling my whole FS9 setup onto Windows7 x64 Ultimate. I have installed FS9.1 and FSUIPC 3.999I (registered) as well as most of the add-ons that I was using previously. I cannot, however, seem to get FDC to connect. At first I got a load of errors relating to DirectX but a reinstall and the use of the cumulative update tool (with AV etc all off) solved that fine. FDC now reports version 3.14.0.
I wondered if there was actually a problem with the log files in the black box so I deleted them. THen I got a "Not enough Hotkey Slots" error instead. On restarting FS I was always back to the UpdateBlackBox overflow problem. I have seen it mentioned in the forum but I didn't see any conclusive information on how to fix it. What do I do so that I can start using FDC again please?

Notes: UAC is turned off, FS and FDC are not installed in the Program Files directiories.

Thanks,
Geoff

There follows a copy of the blackbox log:

20/10/12 16:37:03: (18:25:54) - LD767 Support Turned OFF - User has NOT selected the 767-300
20/10/12 16:37:04: (18:25:54) - Blackbox Recording Started
20/10/12 16:37:04: (18:25:54) - System Date/Time (FS Local Time)
20/10/12 16:37:04: (18:25:54) - Departure Delay set to: 00:00
20/10/12 16:37:04: (18:25:54) - --------------------------------
20/10/12 16:37:04: (18:25:54) - FS Version: FS2004
20/10/12 16:37:04: (18:25:54) - FSUIPC Version: 3.999I
20/10/12 16:37:04: (18:25:54) - FDC: 3.14.0
20/10/12 16:37:04: (18:25:54) - --------------------------------
20/10/12 16:37:04: (18:25:54) - FS Path: D:\games\fs2004\
20/10/12 16:37:04: (18:25:54) - Current Airfile: AIRCRAFT\HJG Boeing 717-200 v1.12\B717-200z1.air
20/10/12 16:37:04: (18:25:54) - --------------------------------
20/10/12 16:37:04: (18:25:54) - Running on main (FS) PC
20/10/12 16:37:04: (18:25:54) - Windows VISTA OS detected! (Ver: 6.01 Bld: 7601 Plt: 2)
20/10/12 16:37:04: (18:25:54) - --------------------------------
20/10/12 16:37:04: (18:25:54) - GetTakeoffData Accessed

20/10/2012 16:37:04
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**** ERROR DETECTED ****
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Err No: 53
Desc: File not found
Routine: GetTakeoffData

FS Version: FS2004
FSUIPC Version: 3.999I
FDC: 3.14.0

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********* CURRENT STATUS *********
********* Global Memory Dump *********
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FDC_Uniques.ShowIt%: 0
FDC_Uniques.UserTitle:
FDC_Uniques.UserCrew: 0
FDC_Uniques.UserFlaps:
FDC_Uniques.UserNTOF: 0
FDC_Uniques.UserType: 0
FDC_Uniques.UserSections(0): False
FDC_Uniques.UserSections(1): True
FDC_Uniques.UserSections(2): True
FDC_Uniques.UserSections(3): True
FDC_Uniques.UserSections(4): True
FDC_Uniques.UserSections(5): True
FDC_Uniques.UserSections(6): True
FDC_Uniques.UserSections(7): True
FDC_Uniques.UserSections(8): True
FDC_Uniques.UserSections(9): True
FDC_Uniques.UserSections(10): True
FDC_Uniques.UserSections(11): True
FDC_Uniques.UserSections(12): True
FDC_Uniques.ChecklistFile: GC_B717
FDC_Uniques.TemplateNo: 0
FDC_Uniques.SMargin: 6
FDC_Uniques.LMargin: 3
FDC_Uniques.HMargin: 10
FDC_Uniques.DisplayTO: False
FDC_Uniques.DisplayCR: False
FDC_Uniques.DisplayLA: False
FDC_Uniques.DisplayTOTime: 5
FDC_Uniques.DisplayCRTime: 5
FDC_Uniques.DisplayLATime: 5
FDC_Uniques.DisplayATC: True
FDC_Uniques.OptionsFormLoaded: 99
FDC_Uniques.MyMsgBox_Button: 0
FDC_Uniques.QuickMenuSelection: 0
FDC_Uniques.UserChecklist:
FDC_Uniques.ControllerReady: True
FDC_Uniques.ButtonsAssigned: 2
FDC_Uniques.PEFile:
FDC_Uniques.ProfileActive: False
COMMON.IniFilename: D:\Games\fs2004\aeroSOFT\FDC\FDC.INI
InternetConnections.gstrISPName:
InternetConnections.ReturnCode: 0
FDC_SCombo.LD767_Active: False
FDC_SCombo.FSCONV_Version: 0
FDC_SCombo.tmpErl: 0
FDC_SCombo.WideClientTimeout: 60
FDC_SCombo.MilesToGo: 0
FDC_SCombo.CheckLandingRunwayDist: 0
FDC_SCombo.DisplayAvailableRunways: 0
FDC_SCombo.RunwayVoiceConfirmation: 0
FDC_SCombo.PopupAvailableRunways: 0
FDC_SCombo.KneeboardAvailableRunways: 0
FDC_SCombo.ExtendBBLog: False
FDC_SCombo.StartupLog: False
FDC_SCombo.RunwaysDisplayedOnce: False
FDC_SCombo.ApOnAltTrigger: 0
FDC_SCombo.HdgOnAltTrigger: 0
FDC_SCombo.AltOnAltTrigger: 0
FDC_SCombo.SpdOnSpdTrigger: 0
FDC_SCombo.CLResponseDelay: 0.25
FDC_SCombo.DisplayTime2Go: 0
FDC_SCombo.DisplayMaxIAS: 0
FDC_SCombo.DisplayCruiseInfo: 0
FDC_SCombo.tmpERR: 53
FDC_SCombo.DisplayCRTimer: 300
FDC_SCombo.DisplayCRTicker: 0
FDC_SCombo.ClimbAltMode: 1
FDC_SCombo.DescentAltMode: 1
FDC_SCombo.CabinSignCallsActive: True
FDC_SCombo.RTO2ON: 2
FDC_SCombo.MaxSpd10K: 0
FDC_SCombo.BeforePBChecksTime: 50
FDC_SCombo.BeforeStartChecksTime: 0
FDC_SCombo.PreChecksTimer: 0
FDC_SCombo.CallMillibars: True
FDC_SCombo.SkipWideClientChecks: False
FDC_SCombo.JourneyDistShort: 500
FDC_SCombo.JourneyDistMedium: 3000
FDC_SCombo.TotalJourneyDist: 0
FDC_SCombo.NextATCDistanceSwitch: 0
FDC_SCombo.AutoEnroute: False
FDC_SCombo.DepartureTime: 0
FDC_SCombo.UserChannel: 0
FDC_SCombo.FDChannel: 0
FDC_SCombo.MaxTaxi: 24
FDC_SCombo.EngineStartDelay: 0
FDC_SCombo.MaxMach:
FDC_SCombo.MaxIAS: 340
FDC_SCombo.JourneySelection: 1
FDC_SCombo.FlightLog_DepartureTime:
FDC_SCombo.FlightLog_ArrivalTime:
FDC_SCombo.CallSpoilers: 0
FDC_SCombo.CurrentDestICAO:
FDC_SCombo.Destination:
FDC_SCombo.LastSizeCheck: 0
FDC_SCombo.LastSize: 0
FDC_SCombo.RunningOnClient: False
FDC_SCombo.GermanVersion: False
FDC_SCombo.NotDefaultAP: 0
FDC_SCombo.ControlFileOnly: False
FDC_SCombo.SelectedListItem: 0
FDC_SCombo.BoardingAmbience: 0
FDC_SCombo.BoardingTrigger: 25
FDC_SCombo.CATrigger: 5
FDC_SCombo.Dept_Hour: 0
FDC_SCombo.Dept_Min: 0
FDC_SCombo.BoardingActivated: False
FDC_SCombo.CAActivated: False
FDC_SCombo.AutoDisengageATAP_Done: False
FDC_SCombo.Default_VSI: 1800
FDC_SCombo.DefaultVSI_On: 0
FDC_SCombo.Static_Pitch: 0
FDC_SCombo.MAP_Mode: False
FDC_SCombo.SetCurrentDateTime: False
FDC_SCombo.AutobrakeONAltitude: 0
FDC_SCombo.AutobrakeSetting: 2
FDC_SCombo.AutobrakeOFFSpeed: 0
FDC_SCombo.AutobrakeReady: False
FDC_SCombo.AutobrakeTurnedOFF: False
FDC_SCombo.VCP_MAPActions: False
FDC_SCombo.VCP_MAPActionsAPOnly: True
FDC_SCombo.VCP_DisengageAP: 0
FDC_SCombo.VCP_DisengageVIS: 0
FDC_SCombo.AT_Available: True
FDC_SCombo.AP_Available: True
FDC_SCombo.ReverseTurnedOFF: False
FDC_SCombo.DebugXActive: False
FDC_SCombo.StartDebug: 0
FDC_SCombo.EndDebug: 0
FDC_SCombo.FDC_CTR: 0
FDC_SCombo.FS_Clock_Stopped: False
FDC_SCombo.Auto_Connected: True
FDC_SCombo.Menu_Slot_No: 0
FDC_SCombo.FDC_Connected_to_Internet: False
FDC_SCombo.FSUIPC_Error: False
FDC_SCombo.ControllerXR_Active: False
FDC_SCombo.Last_ControllerXR_Active: False
FDC_SCombo.UserCA:
FDC_SCombo.DebugMode: False
FDC_SCombo.ca_playing: False
FDC_SCombo.cp_playing: False
FDC_SCombo.ct_playing: False
FDC_SCombo.eng_playing: False
FDC_SCombo.gpws_playing: False
FDC_SCombo.atc_playing: False
FDC_SCombo.cb_playing: False
FDC_SCombo.ca_retry: 0
FDC_SCombo.uex_retry: 0
FDC_SCombo.fdex_retry: 0
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FDC Errors Log
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20/10/12 16:37:04 - (FDC: 3.14.0 FSUIPC: 3.999I) Error in 'GetTakeoffData' No: 53 Desc: File not found
20/10/12 16:34:25 - (FDC: 3.14.0 FSUIPC: 3.999I) Error in 'GetHotKeySlots' No: 0 Desc: Not enough Hotkey Slots

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Connection Log File
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20/10/12 16:37:03 Start FS connection from Main Menu...
20/10/12 16:37:03 Resetting Flight Variables...
20/10/12 16:37:03 Resetting Flight Variables complete...
20/10/12 16:37:03 Connect to FS now...
20/10/12 16:37:03 Checking for ATC Chatter files...
20/10/12 16:37:03 Checking Hotkey Slots...
20/10/12 16:37:03 Setup Hotkeys...
20/10/12 16:37:03 Setup DirectSound...
20/10/12 16:37:03 ...complete
20/10/12 16:37:03 Give FS Focus...
20/10/12 16:37:03 Renaming BB logs...
20/10/12 16:37:03 Open New BB log...
20/10/12 16:37:03 Reading FS Data #1...
20/10/12 16:37:03 ...complete.
20/10/12 16:37:03 Reading FS Data #2

Hi Geoff,
try another flight using default aircraft from stock,it may be the profile thats causing issue here..

Worked for the default B734 so then just rebuilt my custom profile starting from there. Now all fine, original profile must have gone wonky in the transfer somehow!

Thanks very much.

Geoff