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StripCol is an electronic flight strip management ecosystem custom-built for VATSIM Colombia (VATCOL). It bridges the gap between traditional EuroScope operations and modern web-based interfaces, providing Air Traffic Controllers with a sleek, responsive, and highly functional workspace.

StripCol Interface

🏛️ Architecture

StripCol is designed as a modular three-tier ecosystem (located in the src/ directory):

  1. .🔌 EuroScope Plugin (C++):
    • Direct integration with the EuroScope SDK.
    • Exposes real-time flight data via a localized TCP server.
    • Handles low-level ATC commands and telemetry.
  2. 🌌 Gateway Hub (Node.js):
    • A central orchestration server (Express & WebSocket).
    • Supports session-based pairing via unique Link Codes.
    • Features a live web console for real-time server monitoring and logs.
  3. 🖥️ Desktop Client (Electron):
    • A professional, high-fidelity UI built for multi-monitor ATC setups.
    • Features dynamic panels, custom tooltips, and terminal-style configuration.

✨ Key Features

  • ⚡ Real-Time Synchronization: Instantaneous updates of aircraft state, altitude, and coordination status.
  • 📂 Precision Management:
    • Interactive flight plan modifications (Altitude, Heading, Speed).
    • Direct-to point routing and STAR/SID assignments.
    • Seamless automated handoffs and frequency transfers.
  • 🎨 Pro-Grade UI:
    • Custom-floating tooltips for rapid data inspection.
    • Dark-mode optimized for reduced eye strain during long sessions.
    • Modular panel layout to fit any sector configuration.
  • 📋 Advanced Diagnostics: Built-in live log viewer at /api/logs.html for real-time debugging.

🚀 Quick Start

1. Requirements

  • Node.js (Latest LTS)
  • EuroScope v3.2 or later
  • Visual Studio (if building the plugin from source)

2. Installation

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/Simplezes/StripCol.git

# Install dependencies
npm install

3. Execution

  1. Launch EuroScope and load the StripCol.dll.
  2. Start the Gateway & Client: 
    npm start
  3. Enter your Link Code in the client settings to pair and start controlling.

🛠️ Technology Stack

  • Back-End: Node.js, Express, ws (WebSockets)
  • Front-End: Vanilla JavaScript, CSS3 (Glassmorphism), Bootstrap 5
  • Platform: Electron
  • Plugin: C++ (EuroScope SDK)

How do I get a buddy to connect to my session?

StripCol works in a simple host + client model.

One computer runs the StripCol server. The other connects to it.

Step 1 - Choose the Host (Computer A)

Computer A will act as the server.

  1. Open the application.
  2. Ensure it is running and listening (seeing if the box in the top left shows "System: Online").
  3. Connect to a position in EuroScope.

If Computer A wishes to change the gateway IP used by EuroScope...

.stripset 29.94.160.171
  1. Join your session normally.

Computer A’s local IP (example: 29.94.160.171) is the address other computers must use.

You can find this by running:

ipconfig

Look for the IPv4 address.

Step 2 - Configure Computer B

Computer B will connect to Computer A.

  1. Open the application.
  2. Open Settings → Network and set the gateway IP to Computer A’s IP address.
  3. Verify the connection is correct seeing if the box in the top left shows "System: Online".
  4. Insert the StripCol session code generated by Computer A.

Now both computers are connected to the same StripCol instance.

Network Requirements

For this to work:

  • Both computers must be on the same network or
  • The host computer must have its port forwarded if over the internet (Port 3000)
  • Windows Firewall must allow StripCol traffic

If connection fails, check:

  • Firewall rules
  • Correct IP address
  • That StripCol is running on Computer A

📄 License

Distributed under the MIT License.

🌟 Acknowledgements

  • Author: Simplezes
  • Organization: VATSIM Colombia
  • Copyright: © 2026 StripCol Project