🛫 StripCol — VATSIM Colombia Strip Hub

StripCol is a high-performance, 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.

🏛️ 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.

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✨ 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.

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🚀 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.

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🛠️ Technology Stack

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

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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.

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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

4. 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.

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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.

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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

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📄 License

Distributed under the MIT License.

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🌟 Acknowledgements

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

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