Save/Upload routes

    I created a tool a little while back that allows you to save or upload routes into the FMGS/MCDU. It backs up the main.mcf and copies out any route and stores it in a folder. If anyone's interested, I can send a link. Its a very simple program, but it's handy on those long hauls. At some point, I'll expand it to give metar reports for arrival/destination, and full SID/STAR info etc

    It also allows me to preview my routes that I've built using Navigraph


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    I created a tool a little back that allows you to save or upload routes into the FMGS/MCDU. It backs up the main.mcf and copies out any route and stores it in a database. If anyone's interested, I can send a link. Its a very simple program, but it's handy on those long hauls. At some point, I'll expand it to give metar reports for arrival/destination, and full SID/STAR info etc

    It also allows me to preview my routes that I've built using Navigraph


    Hi 777Driver

    This looks like a great tool, congratulations on the work.

    May I ask how it exactly works, does it need any libraries or other dependancies?
    May I request you to send me a link to test it out?

    Thank you in advance.

    Nothing additional needed. Whenever you create a route in the aircraft, click 'Save Co route' in the tool, it will store the route for you in a folder. As you can see in the screenshot, you can view any routes you have saved, and load it back into the aircraft again at a later date. Just run it before you start the sim.

    In theory, you should be able to build routes and share them for others to upload to the FMC. As far as I'm aware, flight plans are not aircraft-specific. I've only tested with the A350, though.

    I'll send you a link to test. It's late here in the UK, so I'll send it in the Morning.

    Quote from 777Driver

    I created a tool a little while back that allows you to save or upload routes into the FMGS/MCDU. It backs up the main.mcf and copies out any route and stores it in a folder. If anyone's interested, I can send a link. Its a very simple program, but it's handy on those long hauls. At some point, I'll expand it to give metar reports for arrival/destination, and full SID/STAR info etc

    It also allows me to preview my routes that I've built using Navigraph


    Very cool tool! you seem to be making alot of great stuff, perhaps make some kind of discord server or github with a collection of your work, and being able to import others routes would be cool, it would work like in real life. I would guess using simbrief isn't a thing in this correct?

    I originally started making these mods for myself, I'll be looking to get somewhere permanent set up to share. I use SimBrief, but I manually enter the waypoints into the FS4 flight planner; AIRACS doesn't match up, so it's rare I can use the entire SimBrief route. SIDS & STARS tend to be wrong, too.

    I can send you a link to this tool, but you should only save routes that you have programmed using the aircraft's MCDU or the FS4 route creator. My mod doesn't add anything new to flight plan functionality; it just allows you to save and upload FS4 flight plans at a later date.

    Sharing definitely works. I tested it today

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    I originally started making these mods for myself, I'll be looking to get somewhere permanent set up to share. I use SimBrief, but I manually enter the waypoints into the FS4 flight planner; AIRACS doesn't match up, so it's rare I can use the entire SimBrief route. SIDS & STARS tend to be wrong, too.

    I can send you a link to this tool, but you should only save routes that you have programmed using the aircraft's MCDU or the FS4 route creator. My mod doesn't add anything new to flight plan functionality; it just allows you to save and upload FS4 flight plans at a later date.

    Sharing definitely works. I tested it today

    Nice! i do that too sometimes but i mostly enjoy the simplicity of doing it the aerofly way, I am not currently in need of it but i totally support you creating great stuff for the sim :D

    777Driver This is great! I actually build something for the last few days which is supposed to inject SimBrief flight plans (or other flight plan file formats) into the main.mcf. Depending on the programming language you used you may readily grab the SimBrief API adapter as well as the part which transforms it into the main.mcf from my prototype. I used Typescript/ JavaScript, but this can easily transformed into any other languages.

    (I noticed that Aerofly can handle flight plans without the internal UIDs with only minor limitations to functionality, so actually creating flight plans from outside sources is possible.)

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    777Driver This is great! I actually build something for the last few days which is supposed to inject SimBrief flight plans (or other flight plan file formats) into the main.mcf. Depending on the programming language you used you may readily grab the SimBrief API adapter as well as the part which transforms it into the main.mcf from my prototype. I used Typescript/ JavaScript, but this can easily transformed into any other languages.

    (I noticed that Aerofly can handle flight plans without the internal UIDs with only minor limitations to functionality, so actually creating flight plans from outside sources is possible.)

    Using simbrief for making flightplans to aerofly would be amazing, keep me updated

    Beta testing is finished for my route upload software - Just a recap, it allows you to upload a route to any aircraft's FMC in Aerofly FS4. You can set the cruise altitude and weights; it will also display the SID/STAR waypoints for the route you plan to use. You also have the option to save any routes you create in the flight planner or FMC

    Included are many of Japan Airlines' domestic and long-haul routes. I'll be uploading BA and Qatar Airways A350 routes to my Google Drive over the next week.

    All routes were built using Navigraph & Simbrief

    FMGS.zip

    hey, im not that familiar with coding and i mainly fly the sim for experience before my ppl. how do i install this mod, and how do i use it? any help would be greatly appreciated

    Unzip and place the folder 'FMGS' in your documents folder. Inside the subfolders you will see 'Company Route.exe' double click to start the program.

    A read me file is included, I am away on vacation, back Sunday. I have a batch of new routes ready to upload.

    The first time you load the software, it will ask you to find 'Main.mcf' this is where FS4 aircraft read flight plans. The path is documents\aerolfy FS 4\main.mcf