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4 Steps to Fly on UniFly!
=== Requirements: ===
=== Requirements: ===
150MB Disk Space,  
350MB Disk Space,  


1GB Ram,  
1GB Ram,  
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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.
 
=== Step 1: Download UniFly: ===
Once you have download UniFly from:
 
https://unifly.gg/downloads/setup.exe


'''SimConnect:''' This is how we interface with your simulator, You can download our version that is in use with UniFly here:
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.


https://unifly.gg/SimConnect.msi
== CONFIGURATION ==


'''Dot Net Runtime 6.0.16'''
==== Step 2: First Time Configuration Wizard (Step 1) ====
[[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.


This is provided for in the download, you will need to select "Install from the Setup Wizard"
For each Simulator you will need to make sure there is a path set, more details can be found at: [[Client:Settings#File_Paths]]


Alternatively can be installed from Microsoft:
'''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.


https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download/dotnet/thank-you/runtime-desktop-6.0.16-windows-x86-installer
'''Click Next'''
 
 
==== Step 3: First Time Configuration Wizard (Step 2) ====
[[File:Step 2.png|thumb|<nowiki>Step 2 | Configuration Options</nowiki>]]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?


=== Installation: ===
Once you have download UniFly from:


https://unifly.gg/setup.exe
Click Finish, an "Installation Complete" message will appear.


* Note: You may need to trust the setup.exe download before download starts, as we are currently not approved by Smart Screen.
You can always change any settings in '''[[Client:Settings|File > Settings]]'''


==== Step 1: DotNet Runtime 6.0.16 Install ====
== USING UNIFLY ==
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: Publisher Verification ====
==== Step 4: Fly! ====
As Unifly is currently not verified with Windows Smart Screen you will be prompted with an installation notification  similar to this:
[[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.


Please choose Install from this window


==== Step 3: Running UniFly for the first time ====
Each user will spawn in as your current aircraft
If you have not got SimConnect installed, this is where UniFly will present the error.


'''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]]''


Please see the Pre-requisites. Section of this page for download.
=== Hubs and further settings ===
Now you have successfully installed you may wish to [[Hubs|Join a Hub]] so you can connect to your favourite community or virtual airline.


If there are no errors on installation of SimConnect this will automatically close, please now restart your PC.
If you do not have a simbrief username set please [[Client:Flight Plan|file your flight plan's manually]] as this allows for model matching to work.

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.