Hi there
I purcased Weapon for FSX  just yesterday and I am afraiid that I am having no luck in getting it to work. I will explain what I have done so far to try and get it to respond and also what files and where they were downloaded which might give a better idea of where the problem lies. I am using the CS_Lx-45 Aircraft which is the default aircraft supplied to avoid the possabiity of any probem being introduced by using an aircraft from my own fleet and being “Armed” by myself with the “Loader“,  ( I might add that I have tried this and ended up with exactly the same results as I did with the CS_Lx-45 ).
My sim is FSX-SP2 and I use Xp-Pro –Sp3.

Just to make sure no files are missing the following was what was downloaded :

CS_Intruders, CS_Intruders_Heavy and CS_Lx-45 are all installed in the Airplanes Folder
CSWeapon .dll and CSWeapon_panel.cab are loaded in the main gauges folder.
CSWeapon.xml  is loaded in the folder with the CS_Lx-45.
Effects are loaded in the Effects Folder
Weapon Simobjects are loaded in the FSX\Simobjects\Misc - Folder
Sounds are loaded in the Captain_Sim\Weapon\Sound – Folder
The Captain_Sim\Weapon  Folder has 4 SubFolders ; Icons (1 File), Loader (1 File and 1 CFG Folder),
                                                   Sound Folder (20 Wav Files) and Textures Folder (9 Bmp Files)
I noticed that it stated in the manual that “OpenAll Library” must be installed and I confirmed this.

When I load up FSX and select “Bombardier LX45W Armed”with the green target showing from the list it provides same on the runway and when I change to 2D cockpit and press Shift+2 it provides me with all of the gauges in a row at the bottom of the screen  which I presume is what it is supposed to do. When I select ”ARM” it shows four Zeros on the “RDS REM” Gauge and the “Attack Hemisphere Indicator” lights up but showing just horizontal bars. I have tried firing guns etc. both on the ground and in the air but nothing happens ether visual or sound. I should add that I can change the Master Switch, The Weapon Selector Switch , Air-Surface Switch, Hud Mode Selector Switch and the  Radar Range Selector Switch with the mouse to their various selections with no problem but that is all that happens regardless of what position I have them in.

I read the SDK Manual regarding the “CSWeapon.xml “  file and from it as far as I can make out the quantity of ammunition is set by default to “Unlimited” .I tried changing this to 200 for gun bullets but still got the same as pointed out above. I then tried arming an FSX  default aircraft with just the bare minimum in the panel cfg. It armed it with the loader but again with the sme results as explained. I then uninstalled all of Weapon.for FSX from the computer, downloaded a new one from the site and reinstalled it but I am afraid I am gatting exactly the same results.

I feel that it may be something very simple that I am overlooking and would be most thankful for some help .

For some reason, there is a problem with the CSWeapon.xml file in the Aircraft\CS_LX-45 folder and all the other aircraft you are adding it to.

There could be something wrong with your installer (csw001_1000.exe), or the activation didn’t work properly. When the ammo displays 0000, then there is a sytax error in te CSWeapon.xml. This is why I think that the installer or product activation is faulty. If this is the case, then:
Check-in to Your Profile > Product > Extended Download Service > Get New Links and download a new installer.

In the mean time, I replied to your email and sent you a copy of my CSWeapon.xml from my FSX\SimObjects\CS_FA-18 (without unlimited ammo). You can change that yourself if it works.

Mark

PHo27 wrote on Apr 21^st, 2012 at 2:42pm:

Maybe your antivirus is causing problems.

As an example, I updated my Avast Antivirus (Free version) recently and it now has an affect on the installing and uninstalling of my add-ons. More specifically, the Captain Sim 737 Experimental (v0.6 through to v0.9). I had to turn of the "shields" OFF (I selected to turn them off for 10 minutes) so that the installers would work like they were supposed to work.

Sometime (recently) they changed how it works with the computer. I know I need to turn the "shields" OFF if the installer gets a red box (frame) around it.

Mark

Hi Pekka.

Try the offline activation. You could use your old Windows XP computer to do it if your Windows 7 computer won't let you do it.

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Q: Manual Offline activation. My computer is not connected to Internet, how to install?

A: 'Updated on 12OCT09.

For older products (L-39, MiG-21, Yak-3, C-130 for FS9) please search the KB (keyword = offline).

For all other products only:

If you are unable to use instant Online Activation you can try to activate product manually Offline.
- First of all please make sure you have the latest version of the product
- GENERATE AND SEND YOUR SYSTEM CODE.
- Run a product installer .exe file at your computer upon which you intent to use the product.
- Review the license terms and click 'I Agree' if you accept them to proceed.
- Select Manual Offline Activation method.
- Submit Activation Request: enter the Order Number (make sure you enter correct Order Number for the product you are activating!) and valid e-mail address. Please double check you enter Order Number and e-mail address WITHOUT SPACES
- You will get a message that System Code file has been generated and saved to selected location. Click 'Next' to continue.
- Transfer System Code (code_xXXX.txt) file to any computer connected to the Internet.
- At the computer connected to Internet open this page. Click 'Browse' and select the System Code (code_xXXX.txt) file. Press 'Send a code'.
- System will connect to our server and generate a Key file.

HOW TO USE THE KEY FILE:
- Save generated Key (key_xXXX.txt) file. Do not rename it!
- Transfer the Key (key_xXXX.txt) file to your MSFS gaming computer.
- Run the product installer file (.exe)
- Choose 'Manual Offline Activation'
- Choose 'Use a Key received from Captain Sim' and follow the installer prompts.

From: General / Download/Installation (QID 31)

Hope this helps.

Yeah. That is a good trick to use. I must have missed that part of the previous post. I thought everything up to second last line was part of the error/trouble report.

I have never had a problem activating a Captain Sim product on my computer using Win 7 Professional, so I wouldn't really say that the installer needs updating (but that's only my opinion).

Mark

Hellraiser 1000 wrote on Oct 23^rd, 2013 at 10:11pm:

See my response here: http://captainsim.org/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1367173032/4#4. That should help you solve the problem.

As for the boats, some can be hit and destroyed, others can be hit, but not destroyed and then there are some that you can't even lock missiles on (which don't get destroyed either).

I'm hoping that an update might address this so that Weapon for FSX can cause more destruction on the scenery/AI traffic (boats AND carts)!

Hellraiser 1000 wrote on Oct 24^th, 2013 at 2:22am:

Glad to hear you got it working!

Look here : http://captainsim.org/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1354801279
It may help...