Xpl command

Description

xpl_command(commandref)

xpl_command is used to send a command to X-Plane

X-Plane uses commandrefs, these may be used to send commands to X-Plane. You can find the list of available commands here.

Return value

This function won't return any value.

Arguments

#	Argument	Type	Description
1	commandref	String	Reference to a command from X-Plane (see here)
2	value	Number	Optional field. From AM/AP 4.1, you can set this argument to "BEGIN", "ONCE" or "END" command. Older versions can use provide 1 for a BEGIN command, or 0 for an END command.

Example

-- Shut down X-plane
xpl_command("sim/operation/quit")

-- Only use the begin and end commands when necessary
function button_pressed()
  -- Engage starter motor
  xpl_command("sim/engines/engage_starters", "BEGIN")
end

function button_released()
  -- Disengage starter motor
  xpl_command("sim/engines/engage_starters", "END")
end