paddler Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Dear ORBX, Bob has always been a bit of a problem for me. We have been friends since the beginning but never got him to work with me. I updated immediately to V1.1. Same problem. Every once in a while I would try to make him work with me but until recently, nothing, nada, nyet, nul, zero. Bob would just not respond to my entreaties. I put it down to a severe personality conflict between the two of us! Two weeks ago I attempted reconciliation and Bob responded cautiously. I could get him to move, albeit sporadically. Even when I have been flying and land at an airport and leave the AC running and select Bob to explore with me he would normally require prodding (a "control E" start). Once this even produced smoke, but off we went. Lately no smoke but at least movement. However, no sounds of footsteps. There is complete silence between us. No other comments from Bob on start-up or engine off. I go to FTX Central and the Bob Control Panel and attempt to set sound on the "Manage Bob Audio Settings, which has no button filled, but regardless of what button I select the answer comes back "Could not switch option "...". I have removed and re installed several times. (I guess Bob won't accept me as a friend.) Do Bob and I have irreconcilable personality problems or is there a mediator capable of making us functional as a team? Is it all my fault or is Bob also to blame? The wisdom of your vast experience and any suggestions on how I may approach Bob to improve our relationship would be greatly appreciated, at least by me. Bob is a good friend that would indeed improve the quality of my FTX life if only we can repair our relationship. Thank you in advance for any help that you may be able to provide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macca22au Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Can't help you as Bob treats me even worse. Stubborn bugger won't move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grover149 Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 I too have BOB 1.1 and an X52 joystick and have no problems. Most recent walkabout was at CBB7 and we had a very pleasant stroll. Don't know why you have to get his engine running. I just start out wherever and guide our tour with the stick and throttle without cranking his engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradB Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 I think Bob needs therapy : >http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fztNCJy-GXI Cheers Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Goff Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 That's odd about the sound, can you check the sound folder? Here are the files you should have: 1.wav 1.wav.INTL 1.wav.RURAL 2.wav 2.wav.INTL 2.wav.RURAL 3.wav 3.wav.INTL 3.wav.RURAL 4.wav 4.wav.INTL 4.wav.RURAL Footsteps.wav Shutdown.wav silence.wav sound.cfg Starter.wav Startup.wav As for the smoke on startup, I see you have several airports with airside restaurants. If Bob is started up too quickly after getting his $100 burger, smoke may appear. There is no known fix unfortunately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingleaf Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Lol. Big bad Bob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warren Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 I tell you what. I'd smoke to if I was started up too soon after spending $100 on a flamin' burger. Must be a damn fine burger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockliffe Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 I think Bob needs therapy : >http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fztNCJy-GXI Cheers Brad Hee hee, brilliant! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chumley Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Who the heck is Bob 1.1? I don't even know who Bob 1.0 is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockliffe Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Who the heck is Bob 1.1? I don't even know who Bob 1.0 is. Andy... Bob.. you know, he can be found on any airfield, in any Orbx scenery. Ask anyone who's met him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jethro VH-JET Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Hi Paddler, Relationship advice for BOB 1.0 &1.1 he has been a very 'naughty boy', its time he made a proper effort !! at least that's what BOB wants. So you finally got him to move, he can be stubborn 'He's just going through a phase' and will grow out of it. This answer might seem a little over simple but have you checked your basic sound setup within FSX, it could be that your levels are too low, or Multistreamed sound is being ported to Headset speakers instead of the your Main speakers, meaning the sound is playing its just not playing to the correct output. Below is my FSX sound setup, your Sound hardware will most likely be different but you should set it up for HD Audio for best results and not default. Cheers Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockliffe Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 Who the heck is Bob 1.1? I don't even know who Bob 1.0 is. Andy my friend, you'll find everyone's little friend half way down the freeware page http://www.fullterrain.com/freeware.html >http://youtu.be/J-qOG1nc1TA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddler Posted October 7, 2013 Author Share Posted October 7, 2013 Sorry I have been away canoeing for a few days. (I needed time away from Bob.) Alex, thanks for your response. When I checked the sound files I found that over half of them did not include a ".wav" extension in the file name. I added that to them. I can now set the settings in the Bob Control Panel and do hear nature's sounds. I still do not hear Bob talk to me nor his footsteps. Jeff, I do have the sounds settings set correctly. though periodically I find that they do not hold and I must go back and set them again. Brad, I agree. I will try to talk Bob into therapy. Hopefully before I need to get it too. I do seem to be making slow but good progress in our relationship! Thanks to all. Your support is appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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