I have an existing MF profile which combines 4 devices and it works.
I just purchased a new device and the maker sent me the file.
I am following the directions on the MF page (https://docs.mobiflight.com/features/profiles/) to add the profile to the current one. That does not work.
What am I doing wrong? please and thank you
#Adding profiles
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dark prism
did you load the new profile to a separate tab?
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yes. Tried to save and either
1-the new file replaces the existing file or
2-the new file does nothing
bold vessel
did you load the new profile to a separate tab?
yes. Tried to save and either
1-the new file replaces the existing file or
2-the new file does nothing
dark prism
which version of MF please?
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which version of MF please?
11.1.0
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yes. it is loaded now
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ok
dark prism
do you see the new profile loaded in the new tab and the old profile in the other tab?
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do you see the new profile loaded in the new tab and the old profile in the othe...
yes added screen cap
dark prism
you can use the Windows snipping tool to clip parts of the screen
and paste directly to Discord
Win+shift+s also works
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ah, duh now why didnt I think of that. Will remember that!
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you can use the Windows snipping tool to clip parts of the screen
so did I do that right? what do I do now?
dark prism
are all controllers old and new plugged in?
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yes
dark prism
if so, Mobiflight probably already assigned the configs from the new profile to the new hardware
go to the new tab
and open a input config
dark prism
no
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I did that and the "Input Config Wizard" popped up
dark prism
just open an existing input
ok... just to check
with this new input config
try pressing Scan for input
and press a button in the new panel
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ok. I do not see "scan for input" with the tab open.
when i select a switch on the new panel, the action displays in the area at the bottom of the tab
dark prism
yeah, but the idea was to verify that a button press is actually registered by Mobiflight as an input
before going on, please save the project under a new file mfprof file name.
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before going on, please save the project under a new file mfprof file name.
save the new profile?
or save them both? how do i save them both together? that used to be "merge" but I do not see merge anymore
dark prism
no... you should save the new combined project into a new file
the merged project is now a separate entity from its two component files.
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ok. so, step by step, what do I do? I have the new tab up and open. the current tab is still there. how do i save both into a new project?
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ok done
dark prism
ok... now test to see if the two panels work
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ok hang on one sec
ok, it is not working. all of the inputs are registering in MF but in the game (XP12, Zibo) only the old panels work.
should I close the 2 profiles in MF and then LOAD the new project first?
dark prism
Yes you should load from now on the merged project file. Are you sure the project file you were given is for this specific aircraft?
In your screenshot, I saw PMDG 737.
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hmmmm
yes it does. I use Zibo. Ineed to ask
ok, when I try to Open the new project, both tabs show up again
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Yes you should load from now on the merged project file. Are you sure the proj...
yeah OK. I am not sure I am going to get an answer back tonight (I am Z -4) I will let you know if that is the problem
I reached out and I think this guy is in Europe
wait nevermind, he's in Australia so maybe here shortly he will reply.
dark prism
ok, when I try to Open the new project, both tabs show up again
You must have saved the merged file to one of its components names. Mobilight will assume the current project is the file name to be saved. That is why I insisted you save to a different file name.
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I did. the current one is named "ALL_20260209" and the new one is the one with "PMDG" in the name.
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yeah ok so the guy sent me a file that is for zibo 737 in XP12. I tried the exact steps and it still does not work.
Is there a step by step or a video somewhere on how to merge the new file types?
dark prism
Saying it doesn't work doesn't tell us much. You need to be specific. What did you do that didn't work? What do you mean by didn't work?
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Yes, I have this page bookmarked and have followed it step by step literally 40-50 times and nothing
dark prism
providing screenshots of your issues also helps us troubleshoot better.
dark prism
Yes, I have this page bookmarked and have followed it step by step literally 40-...
Ok, please provide examples of something not working.
dark prism
What is the new device?
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the tab that says "Zibo 737" the one that is selected at the top and the inputs are visible in the bottom window
the "ALL" profile is all of my other devices/panels that work just fine
dark prism
In the screenshot, Mobiflight seems to be in Stop mode... click on the Run green icon in the top bar.
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running
dark prism
Nothing is sent or received from the simulator in Stop mode.
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Right, I normally have it running.
dark prism
ok, so what doesn't work?
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When I launch XP12 and select the aircraft, the new "Bleed Air" device does not work. All of my other peripherals work fine like normal
dark prism
Ok, if the new panel button presses are registered in the log window, then you need to check that the command given for that button is correct for the simulator and function that is intended to control
If this is a commercial panel, then the vendor should provide you with support for this project file.
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when I select the "Module" drop down list and select the new "Bleed Air" device, the other settings/commands disappear
like this
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opened it
dark prism
On the left, are the controllers used in the current profile
on the right, you select the actual controller found connected
So click on Select a controller... tell me what is offered there
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I selected the "Bleed Air Combo" on the right side. Do I select "Apply Changes" now?
dark prism
ok now press Apply changes
that should assign all the inputs and outputs to the correct controller
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ok selected apply changes
dark prism
don't forget to save the file now after all these changes
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saved
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Now try running again
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hang on, in the window at the bottom, I just noticed it says "Problem setting input type ComboBox. Switch"
does that mean anything or just try it?
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ignore that
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ok launching now
did not work. the new "bleed air" device did not work. All of my other MF devices continue to work nicely.
dark prism
open again one input... the device should be already selected
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select "add input config"?
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You mean from the File menu?
dark prism
no, from the main list
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sorry I am not a developer or engineer
dark prism
just pick one of the input lines that are not working
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OK. I have selected the first line and it is highlighted
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open it
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OK. I double-clicked it, it is empty.
dark prism
open the second dropdown menu and select the correct button
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ok. I completed that step
dark prism
or simply press Scan for Input
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yeah, scan for input does not work either, tried that 20 times.
dark prism
you press Scan for input and press the button in the panel
the button press is detected and assigned to this config
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alright. Then select OK?
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yes, it auto-completed/auto-filled in
dark prism
ok, press ok and return to main list
it sounds like the profile you were given does not contain the exact device names used in the hardware profile
dark prism
I am afraid so. If the names of the devices match, Mobiflight would auto assign all the buttons to their respective input configs. That did not happen
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ah, ok. I see. Let me try one or two to make sure I dont mess it up
dark prism
out of curiosity, can you please also post a screenshot of Mobiflight Modules with the Bleed panel arduino open, so that I can see the device list configured for the hardware?
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is this what you mean?
I know what an Arduino is and what it does, but that's about it
I have programmed each switch, should I launch the game now?
dark prism
No... go to Extras - Settings and click on Mobiflight Modules tab
dark prism
I have programmed each switch, should I launch the game now?
yes you can start the game
dont forget to save the project file
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here it is. one of the devices is missing but it works
dark prism
click on the plus sign to open the device list
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didnt work again, but I think I may have the incorrect binding. Trying again with different keys
a black X is over top of some of the device switches now
dark prism
do you have the correct event for the sim function?
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trying to find it now
going through the list of XP12 datarefs
sorry its going slow. Im just a plug-and-play guy. alot of lines
OK. I think I found the correct dataref for the wing anti-ice. Now, how to I input that into MF?
yeah ok I dont know whats happening MF just crashed. I gotta run thanks for all your help. Maybe if youre around later or tomorrow I will be here trying again.
dark prism
ok good luck
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Hello. Are you still around?
I was able to get the device to work, mostly.
Question: one of these panels have spring loaded toggle switches for the 737 APU & Engine Generators and Ground Power.
Do you have to do something different to get those to work?
dark prism
A spring loaded toggle is just like any push button, so no.
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should there be a command or dataref in the "On Release" tab?