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title: WeSim User Manual
description: "# WeSim User Manual > WeSim is WeFly Technology's all-in-one cockpit system: self-developed physical hardware panels connect via USB and control mainstream aircraft in MSFS, P3D, FSX, X-Plane and other platforms; the built-in WePanel glass panel engine extracts aircraft glass…"
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updated: "2026-09-22"
category: WeSim
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# WeSim User Manual

# WeSim User Manual

> WeSim is WeFly Technology's all-in-one cockpit system: self-developed physical hardware panels connect via USB and control mainstream aircraft in MSFS, P3D, FSX, X-Plane and other platforms; the built-in WePanel glass panel engine extracts aircraft glass instruments to separate screens with touch support. This manual covers WeSim installation and day-to-day use. For detailed glass panel (WePanel) operations, see the [WePanel User Manual](../wepanel/user-manual.en.md).

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## Installation & startup

### System requirements

- Windows 10/11 (64-bit)
- A supported flight simulator installed (any of MSFS 2020/2024, Prepar3D, FSX, X-Plane 11/12)

### Installation steps

1. Run the WeSim installer and follow the prompts
2. Start WeSim
3. Plug in hardware panels (USB connection); WeSim recognizes the devices automatically

## Interface tour

After startup, the navigation menu is on the left:

| Menu | Contents |
| --- | --- |
| Home | Connected device list, simulator connection status |
| Devices | One page per hardware panel (key test, LED, settings) |
| Settings | MSFS / Popout Panel / ModelMatch / X-Plane / P3D·FSX / Log / Language |

## Hardware connection

- Hardware panels are plug and play over USB; connected devices appear on the Home page automatically
- Multiple devices can be connected at once (e.g. G1000 PFD + G1000 MFD + audio panel)
- Hot-plug supported: unplug and replug during operation, and devices recover automatically
- When using a device for the first time, we recommend checking the key mapping on the device's page

## First use (three steps)

1. **Connect devices**: plug in hardware panels and confirm they are recognized on the Home page
2. **Bind aircraft**: in **Settings → ModelMatch**, confirm the aircraft recognition rules, or use **Bind Current Aircraft** on the Popout Panel page to bind the aircraft to a panel configuration
3. **Start flying**: launch the simulator and enter the cockpit; device keys/knobs operate the aircraft, and LEDs and gauges stay in sync

## Device operation

Each device has its own page under the "Devices" menu, including:

- **Key/knob test**: real-time feedback when operating the hardware, handy for verifying the connection
- **LED/gauges**: data delivery status
- **Mapping configuration**: adjust key assignments per aircraft (pre-configured per aircraft by default; usually no changes needed)

Supported devices: G1000 family (PFD & Audio / MFD), G3X Touch family (GDU 460 / GDU 370), A320 series (MCDU / Glareshield / MIP / Throttle / ECAM / RMP·ACP), B737/B777 CDU, C172 instruments, SixPack, GTR 200 and 20+ more.

## Aircraft binding (ModelMatch)

WeSim automatically matches the aircraft-specific configuration (key mappings, instrument data) through aircraft recognition. Recognition rules can be viewed/adjusted in **Settings → ModelMatch**; panel configurations bound to an aircraft switch automatically when you switch aircraft.

## Settings

| Setting | Description |
| --- | --- |
| MSFS | Simulator installation path, auto-connect options |
| ModelMatch | Aircraft recognition rules |
| X-Plane | X-Plane plugin installation and DataRef connection |
| P3D/FSX | Prepar3D / FSX connection options |
| Language | Interface language switching (Chinese/English) |
| Log | View runtime logs (for troubleshooting) |

## Glass panels (WePanel)

WeSim includes the glass panel engine WePanel: it extracts the aircraft's PFD, ND, ECAM, G1000 and other glass instruments to separate monitors or touchscreens, with mirroring, grid preview, touch operation and LAN screen sharing.

**Entry point**: Settings → Popout Panel.

**Detailed operations**: see the [WePanel User Manual](../wepanel/user-manual.en.md) (mirroring, grid, touch, LAN sharing, aircraft switching, common messages — all covered there, not repeated here).

## FAQ

See the [WeSim FAQ](faq.en.md).