I am confused by a number of SDK terms and I would appreciate an explanation of the following:
- AUTOPILOT AVIONICS MANAGED
- AP_MASTER vs AUTOPILOT_ON/OFF
- AP_xxx vs AP_PANEL_xxx
Numbers 2 & 3 represent what appears to be the same thing yet, if the same, why have two Event names that do the same thing?
Thank you for your help with these perplexing (at least to me) terms.
Sparky
This is how I understand the differences:
#1 This is a SimConnect variable you might be able to write to.
#2 Both are SimConnect events. The first is a toggle event you would use for a non latching push button. The other events can be used for latching (ON/OFF) switches.
#3 All are events. The first control the autopilot state directly, the second control the state of the panel switches which may have the same effect on the autopilot state.
Events and variables use different methods. Select the one that suits your use case.