ANNOUNCEMENT

Due to lack of time, I've decided to focus on updating the combined verion app for now. Once the development stabilizes I'll reflect all updates on the individual apps then.

DESCRIPTION

This is a web based CDU server/client application to be used with the PMDG 737 variants for MSFS. It is still in Alpha stage and only supports windows users. 

* if you have PMDG 777 as well, you are better of using the combined version of the app :PMDG MSFS CDU

App features includes:

• Automtic ini file detection and modification
• CDU functionallity including all input, annunciators
• Keyboard input on PC
• Left, Right CDU switch
• Full Screen, Scroll Lock, Window Maximize toggles
• Long press function
• ambient light, back light control

INSTRUCTION

Download, unzip and run the installer.
The app should run right after installation and will try to detect and suggest modification of ini file if required (this is still experimental and may not work, please do share how it went in the comments!)
The window that opens on your PC should be kept open as it acts as the server, however you do not have to connect it if you are not gonna be using it on pc, and just keep it minimized.
Open any browsers (chrome preferrably) on any devices connected to the local network and enter the address shown on the bottom of the PC's app window.
Connect and enjoy

INI FILE MODIFICATION

If the ini file automatic detection / modification has not been successful, ensure that the following file includes these lines manually.
File: Your_Installation_Folder\Packages\pmdg-aircraft-738\work\737_Options.ini  >>> for 738 users

MS Store Copy

For users who are using MSFS copy from MS store, Look for the following path
[Drive Letter]:\WpSystem\[Long cryptic serial]\1001\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.FlightSimulator_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalState\packages\pmdg-aircraft-77w\work

Lines to be included:

[SDK]
EnableCDUBroadcast.1=1
EnableDataBroadcast=1
EnableCDUBroadcast.0=1

Also, if the automatic ini modification is problematic by any chance, there's a backup of the original ini file (737_Options.ini.bak) automatically created in the folder which you can rename to revert the modifications.

DISCLAIMER

The app complies with the PMDG SDK requirements and was not created by copying someone else's hard work.
The entire functionality was coded one by one by myself and features were added progressively with valuable feedback from the testers.
Resources used were: node-simconnect examples, official PMDG SDK, manual and examples.
The app however lacks performance and may lack functions that other existing products or products to be released.
I'm also aware of other similar paywares and I deem those to be of commercial grades but not mine hence it is released as a freeware.

CREDIT

huge thanks to EvanAR who made the project possible with his awsome node-simconnect library and starter examples.
https://github.com/EvenAR/node-simconnect

And thanks to kmturley for the amazing starter template making my project possible to be running in less than a day!
https://github.com/kmturley/electron-server

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PMDG 737 CDU

A web-based CDU server/client application designed to enhance the PMDG 737 experience in MSFS. Features automatic ini file detection and modification, CDU functionality, keyboard input, and more. Still in Alpha stage and currently only supported on Windows. Instructions provided for installation and connection, with credits to the developers for their contributions.

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