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4 Steps to Fly on UniFly!
=== Requirements: ===
=== Requirements: ===
350MB Disk Space,  
350MB Disk Space,  
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Windows 10 or above.
Windows 10 or above.


=== Pre-requisites. ===
== INSTALLATION ==
When installing UniFly you will need to make sure you have some pre-requisites.


'''SimConnect:''' This is how we interface with your simulator, You can download our version that is in use with UniFly here:
=== Step 1: Download UniFly: ===
 
https://unifly.gg/SimConnect.msi
 
'''Dot Net Runtime 6.0.16'''
 
This is provided for in the download, you will need to select "Install from the Setup Wizard"
 
Alternatively can be installed from Microsoft:
 
https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download/dotnet/thank-you/runtime-6.0.16-windows-x64-installer
 
=== Hash | Verify its our code ===
826d14b13d68408da47b06d87fa4ab51 (MD5) '''v1.0.2.88 Beta'''
 
Current Installer Hash: b4fbdefa1dd8bdc4b4c443873e102bd4 (MD5)
=== Installation: ===
Once you have download UniFly from:  
Once you have download UniFly from:  


https://unifly.gg/UniFlyInstaller.msi
https://unifly.gg/downloads/setup.exe


* Note: You may need to trust the setup.exe download before download starts, as we are currently not approved by Smart Screen.
You may need to allow your anti-virus to download! - Once downloaded you can then run the setup wizard, follow each step, it will be slow on the "Configuration" screen, this is normal! Once UniFly has been installed please RESTART your computer.
* Also Note some anti-virus software may detect us as a false positive. - See [[Anti Virus]] for more information.
[[File:Dotnetinstall.png|alt=Dot Net Install|thumb]]


==== Step 1: Dot Net Runtime 6.0.16 Install ====
== CONFIGURATION ==
You will then be asked to install Dot net Desktop Runtime 6.0.16, if you have not done so already. - You will need to accept all UAC Prompts during installation.


 
==== Step 2: First Time Configuration Wizard (Step 1) ====
 
 
 
 
 
 
==== Step 2: Allowing the MSI Installer to Run due to No Publisher/Certificate ([[Road Map:Verification and Certification of UniFly Client/Installer/Updater|Coming Soon: See RoadMap]]) - Sometimes not required, if you are able to run the "UniFlyInstaller.msi" straight away continue to Step 3. ====
[[File:VerifyPublisher 2.png|thumb|Repair ("Verify Publisher")]]Due to us not currently having UniFly Verified via signature you will need to allow the "Installer" to actually run.
 
To do this you will need to Right click the new "'''UniFlyInstaller.msi'''" file and choose "'''Show more Options'''" (if on Windows 11)
 
From here you will need to select "'''Repair'''" an error will pop up similar to the one in the right hand side: "Repair ("Verify Publisher")"
 
Select "'''Run'''" from this window.
Another Error will display Similar to the one in the right hand side: "'''Not Installed Package'''".[[File:NotInstalled.png|thumb|Not Installed Package]]Once this has been completed you will then be able to run "'''UniFlyInstaller.msi'''" by Double Clicking it.
 
You will be prompted with the same "Repair: Security Warning" as before, click "Run".
 
=== Step 3: UniFly Install Wizard ===
Setup will now start, follow these instructions by clicking '''Next > Next > Next''',
 
please then accept an User Account Control message (UAC) prompt and then click '''finish''' once its installed.
 
UniFly will now appear on your Desktop which is where you can now run the program from
 
each time you run UniFly you will need to '''run it as administrator,''' this has been set already be default.
 
==== Desktop Icons ====
There will be 2 Icons as of v1.0.2.92 Beta - '''UniFly''' and '''Unifly ATC.'''
 
==== Start Menu Items ====
There will be 3 items in the start menu as of: v1.0.2.92 Beta
 
* UniFly - Our Main Client
* UniFly ATC - Our Interface Client to connect to UniFly Servers
* Check For Update - Our Automatic Update Checker for Unifly Client and Unifly ATC
 
==== Step 4: Running UniFly for the first time ====
[[File:DotNetError-SimConnect.PNG|thumb]]If you have not got SimConnect installed, this is where UniFly will present the error.
'''''Note the error: "The system cannot find the file specified",''''' Please see the Pre-requisites. Section of this page for download and installation.
 
 
==== Step 5: File Paths (Setup Wizard) - First Time Run Wizard ====
[[File:Install Wizard File Paths.png|thumb|Installation Wizard asking for your current file paths.]]While we hope that our installation wizard has detected your installation of all your simulators this cannot always be guaranteed.
[[File:Install Wizard File Paths.png|thumb|Installation Wizard asking for your current file paths.]]While we hope that our installation wizard has detected your installation of all your simulators this cannot always be guaranteed.


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'''NOTE: MSFS''' We will be requiring the location of your Community & Official Folder, all others should be pointed to the root directory of the simulator.
'''NOTE: MSFS''' We will be requiring the location of your Community & Official Folder, all others should be pointed to the root directory of the simulator.


'''Click Next'''




'''Click Next'''
==== Step 3: First Time Configuration Wizard (Step 2) ====
 
==== Step 6: Configuration Default Settings ====
[[File:Step 2.png|thumb|<nowiki>Step 2 | Configuration Options</nowiki>]]On this window you will be asked to choose your preferred settings.
[[File:Step 2.png|thumb|<nowiki>Step 2 | Configuration Options</nowiki>]]On this window you will be asked to choose your preferred settings.


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'''Updates:''' The default option of "Normal" is sufficient for most connections, however if you have a slow bandwidth connection use Slow. (This is how frequently we poll to our servers).
'''Updates:''' The default option of "Normal" is sufficient for most connections, however if you have a slow bandwidth connection use Slow. (This is how frequently we poll to our servers).


'''Simbrief UN:''' This is your simbrief Username '''NOT your User ID/Name'''
'''Simbrief UN:''' This is your simbrief Username/UserID


'''Server:''' Choose a server from the list with a low ping (Name - Status - Ping - Users)
'''Server:''' Choose a server from the list with a low ping (Name - Status - Ping - Users)


'''Nickname:''' Choose a nickname to be identified by on the map and client lists.
'''Nickname:''' Choose a nickname to be identified by on the map and client lists.
'''Discord Access:''' Can We access discord to show you are using UniFly?




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You can always change any settings in '''[[Client:Settings|File > Settings]]'''
You can always change any settings in '''[[Client:Settings|File > Settings]]'''


== USING UNIFLY ==


==== Step 7: Fly! ====
==== Step 4: Fly! ====
[[File:UniFly Client Window.png|thumb|UniFly Client Window]]You have now successfully installed and configured UniFly!
[[File:UniFly Client Window.png|thumb]]
You have now successfully installed and configured UniFly!


Simply connect to your Simulator, this will turn GREEN if we have connected correctly to an open simulator.
Simply connect to your Simulator, this will turn GREEN if we have connected correctly to an open simulator.


Then Connect to the Network.


Each user will spawn in as your current aircraft


Each user will spawn in as your current aircraft note: Large FENX models can cause your simulator to crash, for this reason we recommend using FSLTL or FLAI - Read more on our [[Model Matching|Model Matching Wiki Page]]
'''note''': ''Large FENX models can cause your simulator to crash, for this reason we recommend using FSLTL or FLAI - Read more on our [[Model Matching|Model Matching Wiki Page]]''


=== Hubs and further settings ===
=== Hubs and further settings ===

Latest revision as of 18:06, 25 February 2024

4 Steps to Fly on UniFly!

Requirements:

350MB Disk Space,

1GB Ram,

32Bit CPU

Windows 10 or above.

INSTALLATION

Step 1: Download UniFly:

Once you have download UniFly from:

https://unifly.gg/downloads/setup.exe

You may need to allow your anti-virus to download! - Once downloaded you can then run the setup wizard, follow each step, it will be slow on the "Configuration" screen, this is normal! Once UniFly has been installed please RESTART your computer.

CONFIGURATION

Step 2: First Time Configuration Wizard (Step 1)

Installation Wizard asking for your current file paths.

While we hope that our installation wizard has detected your installation of all your simulators this cannot always be guaranteed.

For each Simulator you will need to make sure there is a path set, more details can be found at: Client:Settings#File_Paths

NOTE: MSFS We will be requiring the location of your Community & Official Folder, all others should be pointed to the root directory of the simulator.

Click Next


Step 3: First Time Configuration Wizard (Step 2)

Step 2 | Configuration Options

On this window you will be asked to choose your preferred settings.

Log Level: How much detail do you want in your logs, During diagnostics we will ask this to be increased via settings to enhanced.

Updates: The default option of "Normal" is sufficient for most connections, however if you have a slow bandwidth connection use Slow. (This is how frequently we poll to our servers).

Simbrief UN: This is your simbrief Username/UserID

Server: Choose a server from the list with a low ping (Name - Status - Ping - Users)

Nickname: Choose a nickname to be identified by on the map and client lists.

Discord Access: Can We access discord to show you are using UniFly?


Click Finish, an "Installation Complete" message will appear.

You can always change any settings in File > Settings

USING UNIFLY

Step 4: Fly!

UniFly Client Window.png

You have now successfully installed and configured UniFly!

Simply connect to your Simulator, this will turn GREEN if we have connected correctly to an open simulator.


Each user will spawn in as your current aircraft

note: Large FENX models can cause your simulator to crash, for this reason we recommend using FSLTL or FLAI - Read more on our Model Matching Wiki Page

Hubs and further settings

Now you have successfully installed you may wish to Join a Hub so you can connect to your favourite community or virtual airline.

If you do not have a simbrief username set please file your flight plan's manually as this allows for model matching to work.

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