FSControl Running in Background Only

Spencer
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FSControl Running in Background Only Apr 16, 2020 1:03:07 GMT

Post by Spencer on Apr 16, 2020 1:03:07 GMT

Hello,

I just downloaded FSControl, and I am very excited as I have been searching for some time for a more realistic autopilot that can control IAS with pitch. Thank you for your excellent work!

The only thing I am having trouble with is that FSControl seems to run only as a background process (I am using Windows 10) instead of as a regular desktop program. This means that it does not appear in the taskbar or when I press Alt+Tab, which makes it very hard to switch to/from it with FSX running. Is there a way to make Windows recognize it as an active task?

Thanks,
Spencer

Herve Sors
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FSControl Running in Background Only Apr 16, 2020 10:26:39 GMT

Post by Herve Sors on Apr 16, 2020 10:26:39 GMT

Hi Spencer,

It is a bit surprising since FSControl is an independent program that should stay on screen and also be available when minimized in the task bar. However, I need to check for that on Windows 10. Since then, you will have to keep it open (if you have 2 screens moving it to another display area should solve the problem).
Another option, if your FSX is in windowed mode, is to keep a small screen area for displaying it aside FSX window

Hervé

Spencer Guest	FSControl Running in Background Only Apr 17, 2020 12:35:31 GMT via mobile Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Spencer on Apr 17, 2020 12:35:31 GMT Hi Hervé, Thanks for your quick response. I set up a second monitor yesterday and that method is working. I may also try running FSConnect in compatibility mode to see if that helps. Spencer

Post by Spencer on Apr 16, 2020 1:03:07 GMT

Post by Herve Sors on Apr 16, 2020 10:26:39 GMT

Post by Spencer on Apr 17, 2020 12:35:31 GMT