VAICOM PRO plugin for VoiceAttack

@Strike Thumbs up mate! Good that you got it fixed, we'll add that link to the FAQ page.

Cheers

I am having trouble getting it working in open beta latest release. Working fine in stable. I'll keep trying to see if I come up with anything.

+++ release update 2.5.8 +++

Plugin 2.5.8 is out!

- New SRS-compatible PTT mapping mode for use with Multiplayer,

- Hand-free radio tuning now also available for Easy Comms OFF using Select command,

- Some new PG map airfields added,

- Various other minor tweaks and improvements.

Existing users update automatically.

Enjoy! :joystick:

@Hollywood, please stop turning on Autobrief by default!

@Stuart Sure, that's not a problem.

Anyway it's a simple preference tickbox (on the EX tab) that you can easily deselect.

Ok guys,.. someone found it necessary to rate this thread with 1 star i.e. 'Terrible'.

Was it something I said lol. If you have a problem just PM me.

Anyway kind reminder to all: I put in a lot of effort to provide support and keep this a 5-star thread.

Remember that you can show appreciation at any time by giving this thread some love with a starry upvote :)

Much appreciated!

All the best,

Hollywood

@Stuart Sure, that's not a problem.

Anyway it's a simple preference tickbox (on the EX tab) that you can easily deselect.

yep I know :) but I keep on forgetting and then I drop out lol! And I would never rate this as one star, brilliant app!

@emc Try with not clicking around with your mouse during Training Mode.

Just enable the MSVR listening, and then use your keyboard up/down keys to step through the keywords list as described on page 30.

PM me if you get stuck. Grtz

When I click microphone icon to start keyword training mode MSVR open in sleeping mode so I need activate it, then click command phrase dropdown to be able to use up/down keys. With focus at dropdown, MSVR try correct and/or guess what I try to say an another popup shows. It is never happen when I click to titlebar or alias button. Anyway I could make screencast but it isint a big deal so... thx ;)

BTW I just noticed on webpage:

AIRIO Dialog extension (separate purchase)

This extension allows direct interactive communications with your F-14 AI backseater. Talk to me Jester!

The AIRIO Dialog extension requires a PRO license. To use the extension you need to unlock it with your personal license key for this add-on. Get yours now by clicking the Buy Now button below.

WOW... when we can expected release! I will buy it!

+5 clicked! respect!

+cinco (5) from me!

+5 as well. The app is amazing. Any issues have been answered and dealt with promptly. Money well spent!

Anyone use it while online using SRS at the same time? I want to play online more but not sure how they jive together. I suppose if a tanker I want to talk to is on a different frequency than the frequencies used for simple radio it wouldn't be an issue right? I wouldn't want everyone listening to me say "ready pre contact" a million times in the middle of a fight.

Cheers keep up the great work!

Hey Hollywood and all.

Firstly, I love this software it has made mine, and may others DCS time much more immersive! Hat's off to Hollywood for this!

But I cannot get Pro version 2.5.8 (or previous version) to run in the DCS open beta version 2.5.4.26368. I have never had a problem until now, and it is working fine in DCS stable version 2.5.3.24984. Deleted VIACOM and reinstalled which made no difference. I pretty sure that everything is in the right place etc. I get all the usual responses from VIACOM, but it just doesn’t seem to be hooking into DCS, just wondering if anyone else is having trouble with the Open Beta version? As I have never messed around with files or location of them at all. I am at a bit of a loss and wondering if it is the Beta version of DCS that is the issue.

Cheers for the great work Hollywood, looking forward to VIACOM future in DCS!

Wow that's awesome guys, thanks for your support. What a great community this is :)

@emc A lot of prep work has already gone into the RIO extension.

I cannot confirm a release date yet but will share more info as it becomes available.

Exciting times..

@Darcwaynard Latest version 2.5.8 has a new SRS mapping feature for PTT, make sure to check that out.

I'm eager to hear back on how VAICOM and SRS are used together in MP practise,

suggestions in that area are always welcome.

@ibanexgreg Well all looks normal here with latest OpenBeta, it could be you have

some install snag. Have you tried using the Custom Folder option (with ob flag)?

Have a look and PM me if you get stuck.

Hi Hollywood:

Just purchased VAICOM PRO this AM and it appears that I'm getting an incomplete download from the website - missing the .vap profile. Any advise to offer?

Regards,

Mike "Mad Max"

Hey Mike the .vap file and subfolders are automatically generated by the plugin on first launch. VA must be running as admin and make sure Plugin Support is enabled.

Grtz

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Hey Hollywood, I've encountered an Issue using Vaicom with the AV-8B can you please take a look at the last few posts in this thread: https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?p=3767705#post3767705

And can someone explain how the new feature that works with SRS works? I already had my TX assignements to be the same as my SRS PTTs. Should I delete my TX assignemets in the VoiceAttack profile now?

@Ixsapper That's a known snag in the Harrier module itself (i.e. not VAICOM).

It was reported earlier and presumably it's being looked into

https://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=3693385&postcount=1216

Re the SRS mapping: the option is there to have aligned PTT setup across all modules.

If you have your PTT already lined up with SRS than no need to change anything.

OK Thanks for the reply Hollywood. Still I would like to understand how to actually use that function.

The plugin default TX radio mapping uses slot assignments based on certain business logic.

Example: FM radio -> slot 3 (TX3), UHF -> slot 2 (TX2), single radio -> slot 2 (TX2), etc.

The plugin also displays the radio device names as used internally in DCS.

See page 12 of the manual.

However the above slots assignment is not the same as the one used by SRS.

For some modules e.g. your UHF radio may be on TX2 in VAICOM PRO but in radio 1 slot in SRS.

When SRS mapping mode is selected in the plugin, the slot placement and radio names are the same as used by SRS.

This means that TX1 always corresponds to SRS radio1, TX2 = SRS radio 2, TX3 = SRS radio 3.

This is for all modules. So this should make it easier to get a universal PTT setup on your rig.

Best tried out in practise. Hope it clarifies somewhat :D

Cheers

Ok so it has nothing to do with Button assignments, but rather what radio is beeing called for that slot. Right?

Yep exactly.

OK thanks! :)

+5 as well. The app is amazing. Any issues have been answered and dealt with promptly. Money well spent!

 

Anyone use it while online using SRS at the same time? I want to play online more but not sure how they jive together. I suppose if a tanker I want to talk to is on a different frequency than the frequencies used for simple radio it wouldn't be an issue right? I wouldn't want everyone listening to me say "ready pre contact" a million times in the middle of a fight.

 

Cheers keep up the great work!

I've used both together and they coexist just fine. However I'm usually using simple coms, a single PTT button, but use separate PTT setups for each rather than try to use the same keys/buttons. That avoids the problem of having others on SRS hear me talking to the AI, but at the cost of some realism. After all, if others don't want to hear you talking to the tanker then they should get off the tanker frequency, just as in RL.

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