Help ver 1.8.0.5

[Joachim]

Right clicking on systems tray icon (Microphone) does not show the popup run options as show in help file "The VAC System".
How do I turn on the VAC system?

[MaXMhZ]

I have made a copy of this post in the VAC forum. I think Shift_E will find it quicker there

[Shift_E]

Hi Joachim,

Thanks Max.

What version of Windows are you running? When you right-click on the VAC System icon in the system tray, what does show?

[Joachim]

Thanks shift_e.

Win XP Home, ver 5.1.2600, Servicepack 2 build 2600.
NIVIDIA GeForce 6800GS
19in LCD Samsung monitor at 1280x1024 60Hz

Right click Mic in lower taskbar:

Restore the Languagebar
(check mark and greyed out) Additional icons in taskbar
Adjust the Language band position
Settings
Close the language bar.

[Shift_E]

Hi Joachim,

The Language bar is part of MS Office and not part of VAC. VAC consists of two programs, The VAC Builder which create and maintains the profiles. The VAC System is a small program that will run with the VAC profile.

VAC System is started from the Programs menu on the Windows Start button. If you did a full install look over the Quick Start Guide to get you started.

[Joachim]

Shift_e.
I realize and knew the "Language Bar" not being part of the VAC system.
It was stated to show that according to VAC help "Getting started with the VAC System" the help page "The VAC System" the quoted action does not happen.

B U T you must have chased my gremlins away as I now do get the popup. I am stilll not working OK but it is a start.
Appreciate any help this old 82 plus man can get.

[Joachim]

Not working OK yet is correct.
Using just the phrase "Vector home" for BoB2, while ok in testing within VAC although my German accent shows it to be "Fector home" , gets me a FPS readout, a mashine gun burst or two and the aircraft is turning toward home base.
That's a bit too much but it is a start and more testing to come.
Ps. I use a one ear head set with mike and a TIR clip attached and did the mike speech test/training.
All settings in VAC on NONE.
Question:
VAC states that CONTROL is spelled CTRL but BoB2 uses CTL so how is it to be used. I tend to believe it is to be the BoB2 way as CTL.

[Joachim]

Finally figgured out how to use the program and now my BoB2 WoV profile is working as it should.
Still have a bit of delays and am working on that part.
Am making as always my own (dummy) instructions as the help file, as all manuals I have encountered in my
30 plus computer years, are not logically stating the process.
Thanks for a good, VAC, program.

[Joachim]

As stated in my post above I always make my own logical dummy manual.
In case some other new ones can benefit from it - here it is.

VAC Builder 1.8.5

NEW Profile

Start, Programs, VAC Systems,
Click VAC Systems
or: If VAC Icon Shortcut on Screen
Dbl Click VAC System Icon on Screen.

1. Right click Mic in Low Taskbar

2. Left click VAC Builder

3. Left click File (Top Left)

4. Left click New Profile

Pop-Up: Enter Profile Description – OK

ADD ON to Profile

1. Right click Mic in Right Low Taskbar

2. Left click VAC Builder

3. Load Profile

4. Right click Mic in Low Taskbar

5. Left click VAC Builder

NEW or ADD

6. Below Sort List Left click ADD

Pop-Up: Enter an action description
NOTE: Each word start with a capital letter

7. Click OK

8. Go to Top right Command List

If command a letter – type into Character Keys

NOTE: Character Keys box said to accept also strings. (CTRL+g or CTRL+G)
I find it better to use Qualifier Keys scrolling to CTRL and adding g into Character Keys for Emercency Gear.

For Help click on top right box with question mark and then click on box in question.

9. Click on Save Profile low right

If wrong tyype click EDIT below Sort List.
If not want command click Remove and command will turn red till Save Profile and
then disappear.

Click on Test Phrase – say command and
Pop-Up will show if correct.

For repeat command – CANOPY (open/close) click box for a check mark at Set Feedback Toggle.

KEYBOARD TESTER

Load VAC System

1. Right click Mic in Low Taskbar

2. VAC ON

3. Right click Mic in Low Taskbar

4. Click Run Keyboard Tester

5. Top Left (Green): Click Keyboard Active

6. Speak Commands – Check see Keys Lit

(Can be done with 200 Milli sec duration)