Install

ACARS Client

After downloading the installer, extract it and run it. It will install into:

%LocalAppData%\vmsacars\current

Desktop and start menu shortcuts will be created, and the program will be registered.

Simulator Configuration

WASM Module

If you're using Microsoft Flight Simulator, to read the LVars from the sim you need the FSUIPC WASM Module (Version) from FSUIPC, fsuipc-lvar-module folder needs to be manually placed in your community folder.

Also, it is possible to install the WASM Module with FSUIPC main installer. While installing or updating it, be sure you have the WASM Module option enabled.

Permission Denied Errors

If you're getting a permission-denied error, see this thread

X-Plane uses a custom plugin. Open the X-Plane folder, and copy the AcarsConnect folder into your Resources\plugins folder.

Also it is possible to copy the plugin automatically from vmsAcars settings, be sure X-Plane is not running and click the Copy Plugin To X-Plane button after selecting your X-Plane root/main folder.

To use FSX/Prepar3d, you need to install:

After installing both, run MakeRwys. MakeRwys also needs to be re-run whenever there are scenery changes (if you want gates/runways to be updated). ACARS will automatically detected changes to the MakeRwys files, and will update its internal database accordingly.

Hardware Configuration

If you're using hardware to control the sim, ACARS heavily relies on several offsets with FSUIPC, particularly the parking brake. Ensure that the offset 0x0BC8 gets set

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