CDM setup & troubleshooting

How to set up the CDM plugin in EuroScope, and what to do when something does not work.

Setup

The

BIRD sector file package includes the CDM plugin and its settings.
1. Install the latest packageBIRD first.
   package.
   1. Check that these files are in your BIRD\Plugins folder: CDM.dll, CDMconfig.xml, rate.txt, taxizones.txt, and colors.txt are in BIRD\Plugins. Do not replace them with your own versions.
   2. In EuroScope, open OTHER SET >→ Plug-ins and, check that CDM Plugin is loaded. If not, click Load and chooseselect BIRD\Plugins\CDM.dll.
   3. WithSelect CDM Plugin selected,and allow it on boththe Standard ES radar screen and the Ground Radar display.display.
   4. Save your profile so CDM loads automatically next time.automatically.
   5. Check that the departure and start-up lists show the CDM columns: TOBT, TSAT, TTOT, CTOT and ASRT columns.in the departure list, and TSAC and ASAT in the start-up list.

   Do not loadrun vACDM at the same time asalongside CDM. They areThe two different systems and will show conflicting times. If vACDM is in your plug-in list,loaded, unload it and save your profile.

   Troubleshooting

   Sharing settings

   Problem	Check
   No TSATs are shownTSAT for any flight	Is there Checka thatmaster? someone is master for the airport. If you are the lowest position, write (.cdm master ICAO. ) CheckAre thatdeparture runways selected in the runway dialog?
   No TSAT for one flight	It has ano TOBT.TOBT Use(real mode is off, so the EOBT is not used). Ask for one or use Ready TOBT. ifIf theits pilottimes iswere ready. Check that the departure runways arecancelled, set in EuroScope's runway dialog. Times keep jumping or two controllers are master Only one master per airport is allowed. Agree who should be master (the lowest position). The other controller writes .cdm slave. A flight shows "not in CDM" or has no times The flight may not have a TOBT yet. Ask the pilot to confirm it on the VDGS, or set it with Ready TOBT when they call. The flight may have been invalidated (TOBT or TSAT expired). Set a new TOBT.
   Times jumping	Two masters. The higher position types .cdm slave.
   Times stuck	.cdm refresh
   No CTOTs areat appearingall	Usually Checknormal: that server communication is on. Write .cdm server to toggle it. Mostmost flights do not haveget one. If you expect slots, toggle .cdm server off and on.
   Times lost after a CTOT,crash	Become somaster noagain, CTOTsthen is.cdm oftenrecover normal. ICAO.
   CDM columns are missing from the lists	Check that CDM is loaded and allowed on thethat display you are using (OTHER SET > Plug-ins).display. If it still does not work,fails, reinstall the latest BIRD package.

   Never share your .prf profileprofile: file.it It containsstores your VATSIM CID and password in plain text. If you need to share settings, shareShare only the specific files neededsuch (e.g.as rate.txt or taxizones.txt from BIRD\Plugins).