Getting Started for iFSimReady V2.3.0
Introduction
iFSim.Ready is an all-in-one flight simulation assistant software designed by CnTech to enhance the user experience for the CNFSimulator series simulation cockpit hardware products. This powerful software offers a seamless interface for managing hardware, performing configuration tasks, conducting hardware tests, monitoring system status, and much more. With iFSim.Ready, users can fully leverage the capabilities of the CNFSimulator A320 / A320Pro / C919 series products and enjoy a smooth, intuitive flight simulation experience.
Turnkey Solution - Plug and Play Convenience
iFSim.Ready provides everything you need to get started with flight simulation in a matter of minutes. Simply launch the software, connect your hardware, and you're ready to go! This plug-and-play solution eliminates the need for complex setup procedures, allowing you to jump straight into your flight simulation experience without hassle. Whether you're a seasoned professional or a newcomer, iFSim.Ready ensures a smooth and fast setup, making it easier than ever to enjoy realistic flight simulation.
Multi-Simulation Support - Flexible Management
iFSim.Ready supports multiple flight simulator software and aircraft simulation software. With iFSim.Ready, users can easily switch between different software without needing to reconfigure or re-install any components. This flexibility makes it easier to experiment with various software configurations, ensuring compatibility with your preferred flight simulation environment.
Customize Hardware Functions - Visual Configuration
iFSim.Ready includes an intuitive configuration management tool, enabling users to customize hardware control functions to suit their individual preferences. Whether you're looking to adjust flight controls, optimize panel settings, or manage hardware connections, iFSim.Ready gives you the power to personalize your simulation setup.
iFSim.Ready provides visual configuration system instead of traditional table-based configuration mode. All cockpit hardware panels are visualized. "Panel-as-Configuration" interface allows user direct interaction with 3D cockpit diagrams. For example, user can click any FCU component or overhead panel button/indicator to immediately enter signal mapping configuration, to achieve "what you see is what you set".
Comprehensive Monitoring - Intelligent Diagnostics
iFSim.Ready goes beyond just managing flight simulation software and hardware - it actively monitors and provides real-time diagnostics to ensure everything is running smoothly. Whether you're working with a full cockpit setup or using individual panels, iFSim.Ready provides full-scale monitoring and diagnostics for all hardware products, from major systems to individual panels and switches.
The software automatically detects and tracks software and hardware versions, ensuring compatibility and smooth operation. It also checks the connection status of all devices, offering real-time alerts if any issues arise. iFSim.Ready can quickly identify faults in hardware connections or calibration issues, helping users troubleshoot problems with ease.
Additionally, the software supports signal testing and calibration for hardware buttons, switches, and other inputs or outputs, making it easier to ensure your equipment is functioning correctly. In case of any abnormalities, iFSim.Ready provides clear and actionable guidance to help users resolve issues quickly, reducing downtime and maximizing the efficiency of your flight simulation setup.
Key Features of iFSim.Ready
Quick Setup: Plug and play with instant access to flight simulation.
Streamlined UI: Modern flat design with optimized workflow.
Multi-Simulation Compatibility: Switch between different aircraft simulation software.
Customizable Configuration: Tailor hardware controls to meet your specific needs.
Visual Configuration: Directly interact with cockpit panels for effortless hardware mapping.
Comprehensive Monitoring: Track the health and status of your entire system in real-time.
Intelligent Diagnostics: Auto-detection of faults and issues with step-by-step troubleshooting.
Signal Testing & Calibration: Ensure precise operation of all hardware components.
Automatic Software and Hardware Version Control: Keep everything up to date with ease.
Why Choose iFSim.Ready?
Whether you're simulating a commercial flight for training, developing a new system, or simply enjoying an immersive flying experience, iFSim.Ready is the ideal software solution. Its user-friendly interface, robust diagnostic tools, and seamless integration with the CNFSimulator series make it an indispensable tool for anyone serious about flight simulation.
With iFSim.Ready, you gain the confidence of knowing your system is properly set up and running optimally. Whether you're adjusting settings for a specific flight scenario, troubleshooting a hardware issue, or exploring different flight simulation software, iFSim.Ready is here to streamline the entire process.
Setup
Using the "iFSim.Ready_Vx.x.x.exe" to setup iFSim.Ready software. You can download the installer free through the following website.
https://en.cntech.com/blogs/download
Double-click the installation file to launch the installation guide. Select the software install path using the Browse button and click Next.
Choose whether to create a desktop shortcut for the software. And click Next.
Check the install settings again and click Install to begin installing.
Wait until installing complete. Click Finish to exit the installation guide.
Quick Start with iFSim.Ready
Connect your CNFSimulator hardware products to your computer before you start any simulate flight. You need also make sure what kind of CAN device the panels are using. Generally, if you are using our individual panel products and link them directly to your computer, the CAN device type should be CandleLight. If you are using our component or cockpit products and link them to your computer through an USB-CAN box, the CAN device type should be USBCAN-II. You can also check with our after-sales service personnel if you are not sure what type it is.
For USBCAN-II users, a driver may needs to be installed. You can download the driver through the following website.
https://en.cntech.com/blogs/download
You need to install iFSim.Ready before you start. Please see Chapter 1.2 for how to get and install iFSim.Ready software. You should also make sure that you have installed all the flight simulator software and aircraft simulation software you need. Here is a list of all the software we currently support.
| X-Plane 11 | X-Plane 12 | Prepar3D | MSFS 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSFS 2020 ToLiss A319/A320 NEO/A321 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| ProSim A320 | ✓ | |||
| JeeHell FMGS A320 | ✓ | |||
| Fenix A319/A320/A321 | ✓ | |||
| iFSim A320 | ✓ |
Double-click the desktop shortcut or iFSimReady.exe under install path to start the software.
Click Options on the sidebar, then click Hardware tab to go to the Hardware setting page. Select the right hardware type and USB-CAN device type here. If you are using CNFSimulator FMS device, tick the Enable FMS ExtCtl Panel as well.
Click Overview on the sidebar back to the main page. You should see your panel are connected at the Hardware region.
Click Options on the sidebar again, then click System tab to go to the System setting page. Select the aircraft model you are using under the Aircraft Setting region.
For X-Plane user, if iFSim.Ready is running on the same computer with flight simulator software like X-Plane, just use the default IP 127.0.0.1. Otherwise enter the X-Plane computer IP address at the IP edit box.
For ToLiss user, a plugin named "iFSimReadyXPPlugin" must be installed before the first time using CNFSimulator A320 series products. User should close X-Plane software firstly, than click the Set iFSimReadyXPPlugin To X-Plane button and select "\Resources\plugins" folder under X-Plane software installation path. The plugin will work after X-Plane starts.
User can also copy the "iFSimReadyXPPlugin" folder under iFSim.Ready software installation path to the "\Resources\plugins" folder under X-Plane software installation path manually without using the button.
For full cockpit product user, the option Set X-Plane view forward with noting show be checked.
If Start iFSim.Ready With Minimized is selected, iFSim.Ready software will automatically minimized to the system task bar when starts.
Click Profiles on the sidebar, user can view and manage all the profiles here. Below table shows all the default profiles installed with iFSim.Ready software.
| Profile | Description |
|---|---|
| ToLissA319_A320_A321.xml | For CNFSimulator A320 products and ToLiss A319/A320 NEO/A321 / X-Plane software |
| ProSimA320.xml |  For CNFSimulator A320 products and ProSim A320 / Prepar3D software |
| FenixA319_A320_A321.xml | For CNFSimulator A320 products and Fenix A319/A320/A321 / MSFS software |
| iFSimA320_CLOCK.xml |  For CNFSimulator A320 products and iFSim A320 / Prepar3D software |
| JeeHell_FMGS_A320.xml | For CNFSimulator A320 products and JeeHell FMGS A320 / Prepar3D software |
Choose a suitable profile based on your hardware products and simulation software. Double-click the profile in the profile list to set it as Active Profile. A blue check mark will display after the profile name.
Click the Start Profile button to start Active Profile. Make sure the Start Profile button is gray, which means the Active Profile is running.
You can also tick any profile start options under the Start Profile button as needed.
If Start Default Profile at iFSim.Ready Start is selected, the Active Profile file will automatically runs when iFSim.Ready software starts.
You can now start your flight simulator software like X-Plane now. When the software is starting, you can click Overview on the sidebar back to the main page, to check the active profile you select and monitoring whether aircraft simulation software is connect successfully.
After finished settings, you can click the minimize button to hide iFSim.Ready to the system task bar. The software will keep working through the whole flight simulation. You can double-click the iFSim icon in the system task bar to re-open the software interface and make any changes.
You can click the close button to quit iFSim.Ready software. Please notice that after iFSim.Ready software closed, you can't connect CNFSimulator hardware products to flight simulating software anymore.