FSX/FSX-SE Aircraft and Panel Design Forum - How To

I've got an aircraft that will have about 6 variations on the external model, and two variations on the VC model. So I say to myself "Isn't it great that in FSX we have separate models for the exterior and VC - I don't need 6 redundant copies of the VC; I just need the two." But in looking at the docs and some existing aircraft, it looks as though I'll have to have a folder for each of the six variations, each one with a repeat copy of the VC."Well, at least texturing will be more efficient", I'm thinking. The VC textures can all go in a generic "Texture" folder, and don't need to be repeated. Except that the military variations have orange seats in the cockpit, and the …

I have been using Mark Poole's Nav Light effects for awhile, but have always noticed this. If you are behind the a/c and there is a white nav light centered on the tail cone, it will always cast illumination to the left side of the tail. (right side is ok) Same goes for the red nav light. It tends to illuminate the wingtip with a white cast, which also shows up during the day, depending on the color of the a/c. The green appears alright, but if logic dicates, it is also probably casting a illuminating effect, but would be inside of the wing, and not visible. So basicly, they are great effects (better than standard), but seem to give off an illuminating effect to one side.…

Implement binary operator overlaods in terms of the class's unary operators.For example, operator+ for both precision_timer and double types can be implemented in terms of operator+= and using the return value optimization, thus: class PTimer{ ... PTimer& operator+=( const PTimer& right_arg ); ...};const PTimer operator+( const PTimer& left_arg, const PTimer& right_arg ){ // Create an un-named temporary making it eligible // for return value optimisation by the compiler. return PTimer(left_arg) += right_arg;}const PTimer operator+( const PTimer& left_arg, const double right_arg ){ // Construct with the passed double return PTim…

fell in love with the 2d side windows aka; captain sims legendary f104.i looked through the fsx panel sdk and i dont see them addressed.i know that the fs9 panels with side views drop the side part in fsx, did the rules change or are they gone for good? if not where does it explain the rules? not really at home finding stuff in the new sdk, so i am holding out hope that there is a way.

Hi fellow simmersI would like to start in the painting and modeling world on FS2004.I was wondering which tools I need to use to start on this.Any recommendations or suggestions? Everything you say guys is very welcomed!Thanks in advanceRoberto

i would like to have a conditional string; N %((G:Var1))%!6.2f!where the (G:Var1) is a latitude coordinate.you will notice the "N" in the start of my string rather then have a negative number i would like to display a positive number with the "N" and "S" for a negative (G:Var1). i have seen and used conditions on the back side of the string, but i would like to know how to do it on the preface of the string.i could cheat and use 2 strings, 1 on top of the other, or 2 different string choices sorted by a but i would like to know the "right way".

I'm trying to catch the TO/GA event to replace it with my own... Is there something I don't see? (L:TO_GA_TRIGGERS, number) 1 == if{ 0 (>L:TO_GA_TRIGGERS, number) } (L:TO_GA_TRIGGERS, number) 0 == if{ 1 (>L:TO_GA_TRIGGERS, number) } (A:AUTOPILOT TAKEOFF POWER ACTIVE, bool) 1 == if{ (>K:AUTO_THROTTLE_TO_GA) } Th point is that on initial TO/GA activation the Lvar gets set to 1 but on reactivation it's not set to 0 ..... as it should... Can someone shed some light on this ?( I tried the if{ } els{} but didn't work also ) regards, Gert

Hi All,I was wondering if the following can be put into a Macro?The only part that will need to change all the time is the position.Her is the whole code (L:Showit,bool) (L:Warning8,bool) and (L:TestAnnun,bool) or Very curious to see what you think.Thanks for your time,Roelof

Hello All,I would like to show in XML FS9, the 3 letter code of the tuned frequencies I have in NAV1 and NAV2.I can see them in the HSI but how do I get them in my gauge?What A:var must I use?Thanks for your helpRoelof

Hello allI installed Windows Vista Ultimate and now cannot compile model for FSX (look in attached screenshot). Looks like there's not .Net Frame, but as I discovered .Net Frame is a part of Vista distributive and installing on mashine automatically. Does anybody know how can I solve this problem?Best regards,Roman.

The gauge below begins flashing alternating red and white when the aircraft descends through the decision height (selected in a separate radar altimeter). I would like to have the flashing stop after three seconds. Can that be done? I didn't spot any solution in my search of the forum or FAQ - I hope I didn't miss something obvious!*********************************************(A:Radio height, feet) 1000 <%((A:DECISION HEIGHT, feet))%!4d! DH*******************************************Cheers, Bob

Hi.I building now an Boeing 757 panel and i wish to make the757 Fuel top screen. The wight is in "KG/1000" What is the string i need to write to get this data for center left and right fuel tanks. ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Can anyone help ?Thank's

Hi all This reverses the vertical shift of a bitmap in FS9 (A:Indicated Altitude, feet) (L:AltChange,number) - abs This works OK in FSX but I need to reverse it 0.000,1.000180.0000.00040.000 Can anyone help!

Hi Guys, Is there anyone who can give me a hint how to make a VSI in xml, what looks like the vsi in the attachment. Is it doable in xml?regards Gert Polkerman

Trying to plot a course between 2 sets of coordinates Lat1 = (A:GPS POSITION LAT, radians)Lon1 = (A:GPS POSITION LON, radians)And a point selected by the pilot (lat & lon) Searched through the forum

Anyone know any XML gauge design tool ?or an easyguide for lerning design gauges ?Thank's

Is there a replacement gauge out there somewhere I can replace this gauge with? It causes ACOF to crash when it tries to load.Thanks

I am currently designing gauges based on the Electronis International. I have progressed relatively far, with all the basic gauges.I am working on the R1 -gauge. It has a digital readout of the RPM and has 17 LEDS indicating the current engine RPM. Then it consists of two buttons. The one on the left shows Flight Time and the one on the right Tach Time.I have written all the code for the different elements and everything is working fine. But what has me stumped is this.When I press the TACH TIME switch it needs to clear the window and display the GENERAL ENG ELAPSED TIME - which I got working, but if I press the other button to display the Flight Time I get overlayed info…

HiI am now nearing completion on my Beechcraft BE76 Duchess and require some critical, knowledgable (????) but also sympathetic (;)) beta testers.This is my first ever model and I, like everyone else I'mn sure, am completely self-taught from the excellent tutorials around the web.It has been built in Gmax and aimed at FS2004. I don't know if it would work in FSX (One thing that you lot might be able to tell me). I haven't built it because it is a particularly interesting aircraft but just because there wasn't one out there and I should be flying a real one soon. I haven't done the crashes bit and not sure if it needs a night texture.If you'd like to have a go at someon…

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take for example 51.45 how would i get rid of the 51 ? i am wanting to transpose the A:GPS POSITION LON from decimal to display it in hours.minutes... found a post; To convert the lat_deg variable to dd:mm:ss format, simply keep dividing the fractional remainder by 60, as in the example below:51.42857143 --> 51 deg and 0.42857143*60 min --> 51 deg 25.7142858 min --> 51 deg 25 min and 0.7142858*60 sec --> 51 deg 25 min 42.857148 sec --> 51 deg 25 min 43 sec now i need to get rid of the 51. flr and save as Var the subtract from original number?

Hi Guys, I've got a little problem here .. Im trying to generate a fokker70/100 PFD in xml. All is well but one thing. I want to shift the value of the (A:Autopilot altituse lock var,feet) to display along with the altitude bug but sofar i'm getting nowhere. The code as it is now: (P:Units of measure, enum) 2 == if{ (A:Indicated Altitude, meters) (A:Autopilot altitude lock var, meters) - } els{ (A:Indicated Altitude, feet) (A:Autopilot altitude lock var, feet) - } Is there a way to put this : %((A:Autopilot altitude lock var, feet) %!s! to shift along with the underlying bitmap? Or do I have to revert to bitmaps?The locked altitude has to display over that little bug…

Check this out if you want to know what WPF is: http://www.infoq.com/presentations/windows...n-ian-griffithsPatrick

Hi fellow simmers,Could anybody explain why I keep losing the FSTools button on the top of the tool bar. This keeps happening and in the past I had to remove and reload the FSX SDK update1 and this is getting to be a pain. I am about ready to upload my project Global Express as it is and see if anyone can complete this project. Any volunteers??GMAX is a powerful tool but very frustrating,Thanks for any help. I can provide a screen shot of the project.Regards,Richie35

Infix2PostfixNew tool to assist in the RPN style of XML gauge programming.http://www.fsinsider.com/developers/Pages/...heSDKinSP1.aspxTHANK GOD!