Welcome to ATOC the new Client Server Software at WestCoastATC.com. ATOC is a fully featured pilot / controller application running on true client server software designed to give our community the highest level of performance, ability, and connectivity. Participating in a new World of opportunities and abilities, we hope you'll join with us in our new skies.

In a joint partnership between Flight Project and WestCoastATC we are happy to release this fully functional and supported software. Designed to compete in todays most aggressive markets, with many new additional features and functionality already in the design process we'll be flying on tomorrow's technology today.

Installing the ATOC Pilot Client is a fairly simple process. We highly recommend that you read this entire document and follow it step by step. Should you have any problems or connection issues please consult the help documents and forums listed at the end of this document. Of course our already connected members and staff will be happy to help should you need additional assistance.

STEP ONE - Get your VID and PASSWORD

If you're reading this information you're already logged into the WestCoastATC.com site. Go to your "Pilot Start Page", once there retrieve your 6 digit VID and Password located in red at the top of the Pilot Start Page. All VIDs for WestCoastATC.com members start with a 4. Using your personalized VID will allow us to keep track of your hours and flight plans. Each VID and Password is specific to an account here at WestCoastATC.com. Please write down this information you'll need it later on.

STEP TWO - Download the ATOC Pilot Client

Download the ATOC setup utility to your desktop.

STEP THREE - Install the ATOC Pilot Client

Run the ATOC setup utility you downloaded to your desktop.

1. You should get an opening screen that asks is you want to continue. Click Yes.
   
2. The next Screen is the License Agreement. Click you agree and click Next.
   
3. Now select the Destination directory. The default directory is Program files\Flight Project. It is highly suggested to use the default directory the program uses. Other add-ons will require the use of this directory. Click Next.
   
4. This screens lets you choose if you want a shortcut placed in the task bar and or the desktop. Select the ones you
   want and click next.
   
5. You are ready to install. Click Install.
   
6. You should now have a box that asks which version of flight sim you use. Click the appropriate radio button and then browse to the location of your flight simulator root directory. click open.
   
7. Now click the >>> at the bottom of the dialog box to continue.
   
8. The next step is to set up the user account info. Enter your VID and password in the boxes provided. This is the information that you retrieved from the Pilot Start page at WestCoastATC. There is a "Get a free Network account"
   button just below the password box. Do not click this button all this does is allow you to sign up for a VID and password. You already have one. Click >>> to continue.
   
9. This is where you select the various servers.
   • In the Traffic-Server window look for and highlight the 64.119.37.60 server. (You may need to click the retrieve server list to update the list so our WestCoastATC servers show up.
   • In the Voice-Server window highlight the IP 64.119.37.62.
   • In the Weather-Server window highlight any of the choices, they all work the same.
   • Do not click the "Only LAN" Radio button. Now click >>> to continue.
     
10. In this box click the version of the sim you are using and make sure the the IP in the box below is 127.0.0.1 this tells the client which version of the sim you use and where it is located. If you are using a weather add on
    do not click the "Use Real Weather" Radio button. Click >> to continue.
    
11. This dialog allows you to set up the voice client.
    • The top box allows you to pick your input device.
    • The 2 windows below allows you to select the key for the Main Channel and Sub Channel. To change these values simply click in the box and press the key you want to use as your push to talk key for the respective channel.
    • Adjust the Output Device settings to your liking.
    • The Other voice and Internal Voice allows you to decide if you want to use the voice client or not. Make sure that the Internal Voice is selected.
    • Click Done.
      
12. This box informs you that you have finished. Click Finish.

STEP FOUR - Installing additional add-ons.

There are lots of add-ons for the ATOC Pilot Client. It is highly recommended that you only install what you really need. The add-ons we will primarily use are listed here.

ADDITIONAL DOWNLOADS - Not necessary but nice if you fly with traffic in other parts of the World. :: SEE THE BOARDS FOR FILES ::

STEP FIVE - Configure your machine and network.

Before you start your pilot client and flight sim it will be necessary to make sure you've configured your home network, router, ports, firewall and virus scanner if applicable.

** If you are connected directly to the internet (No Router) this part of the setup may still apply to you. Please read all items and make sure they don't apply before continuing.

** CRITICAL - Home Networks should have individual IPs assigned to each machine on the network. This is important so that each time you start your machine your local IP (LAN) remains the same. This step also provides the best setup of your LAN. You should be configured this way even if you don't use this software. If you do not know how to setup your home network go here :: SHOW ME HOW ::

Additional help can be found in your hardware or software manual, or by visiting this great resource on setting up routers - visit: http://www.portforward.com/

** CRITICAL - The following ports must be allowed access to the internet (WAN) at all times while connected to our network. Ports may need to be configured in your Firewall (Software) or Router (Hardware). The port settings are as follows:

** IMPORTANT - If you use a virus scanner it is highly recommended that you research the software's documentation to allow your root flight sim directory and the root flight project directory. This will help your machine perform at optimal levels while online. Because of the high rate of data being used between these two directories excluding them from the virus scanner means the virus scanner isn't running full speed in the background to keep up with your flight sim. EXCLUDE THEM!

** IMPORTANT - If you've installed earlier versions of SquawkBox for VATSIM (Not SB3) you must use the "Add / Remove Software" feature in your control panel to remove older versions. Locate versions of SquawkBox and uninstall them (SB3 is fine to leave). Once you've done this check your aircraft directory in flight sim to make sure you don't have a directory called (csl). This is the old SquawkBox models, you must remove this file directory, it is not compatible with this software. Please check if you're unsure, if you don't see the directory please continue.

** IMPORTANT - Download and save the ATOC Pilot Client Manual. This software is full of features and is a very powerful tool when used to it's full potential. We recommend that everyone read the manual to get familiar with all the features and it's use. Don't be left at the gate because your friends know all the tricks.

STEP SIX - Starting Flight Sim and the ATOC Pilot Client

1. Start flight sim.
2. Next create a flight and choose "FLY NOW" to get on the ground at your gate or parking area. **IMPORTANT** You must be in the cockpit mode (2D) not outside the aircraft in a view mode to continue.
3. Next create a Host session in flight sim. You do this in the multiplayer area. (You need to be in window mode so you see the menu at the top of flight sim, you can go back to fullscreen after you are connected.) Choose "Flights" > "Multiplayer" > "Connect" > "Host" - as if you are going to HOST a session on your local machine that the ATOC Pilot Client can join. Make sure that you have 16 max pilot and 0 max observers selected name the session anything you like. Also confirm that the default port is set to 23456 in the "Host Settings" Area.
4. Click the OK button to host a local session and you'll be back in the cockpit.
5. Now press SHIFT + TAB and the client will appear. This may take a few seconds depending on your machine.
6. When the ATOC Pilot Client appears enter your callsign in the big box in the middle by clicking your mouse there and typing it in. This is the callsign we will see as on the server and in multiplayer.
7. Click the Server button on the client and this will connect you to the server.
8. Thats it. For more information on the functions of the buttons on the ATOC Client download and read through the Manual. :: GET THE MANUAL ::

You should now be ready to fly on the new network. If you need additional help please use the following links. Thank you for flying with WestCoastATC, enjoy the skies.