I figured it out. I was missing the resource files. So now I have FCM initiating Arcooda but get a warning box stating I need level .17 of Arcooda, which is what I have.
I just looked now at FCM again (today 11/16) and the latest release is for level 1.71.19 of Arcooda, yet I cannot find a download link to that version of Arcooda.
Thanks for the help, I will keep chugging. I am actually doing a comprehensive re-configuration of my cabinet, including changing monitor config, keyboard encoder, and complete reinstall of everything including VPX, FP, PinballX and FX3. Somehow I figure a need to wipe a lot of things to get a fresh start on the latest builds and scripts.
I think my biggest change is to keep my playfield in portrait all the time and now I completely avoid all screen rotation coding. This actually solves many issues with Pinballx and Arcooda and FX3, plus VPX doesnt really care.