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SimConnect (MSFS)

The SimConnect (MSFS) output variable type is the preferred way to read values from Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 and 2024. It provides access to over 20,000 presets from HubHop to interface with nearly every aircraft supported by the simulator.

Tip

To update the HubHop event list, select the Download Latest Presets menu item from the Extras > HubHop menu.

Screenshot of an output configuration with the SimConnect (MSFS) output variable type selected.
SettingDescription
SearchProvides text filtering of the HubHop presets.
VendorFilters the list of HubHop presets by the aircraft vendor.
AircraftFilters the list of HubHop presets by the aircraft name.
SystemFilters the list of HubHop presets by the aircraft system.
Select PresetSelects the preset to use when reading the value from the simulator.
DescriptionDisplays the preset description from HubHop.
Show Preset CodeShows the preset code and enables editing the code to create a custom script to read a variable.
+Expands the preset code text box to enable multi-line editing.

Tip

To enter custom code, check the Show Preset Code box and enter the code in the preset code text box. There is no need to select any values from the HubHop filtering dropdowns.