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

Thought I'd post a warning... I've noticed a few recent releases can only be displayed in FS2004. If you are designing a an aircraft for FS2002 and FS2004, or you don't plan on using any new visual features that FS2004 supports, please consider compiling with the older versions of Makemdl, etc... There's still legions of FS2002 users out there who would enjoy both freeware and payware projects. It is hard as heck to develop for two platforms, so I only suggest this if an aircraft designer isn't taking advantage of any of the newer, FS2004 specific visual features...FSDS 2 doesn't seem to have this problem, btw, although if Louis updates it to comply with the FS2004 SD…

I compiled IFDG's 767-300 V1 with some animation mods using FS2002 MakeMdl (downloaded from MS website) + Middle Man 1.3 beta (latest) + MDLCommander and I am getting this pretty wacky mapping:http://www.simfoz.com/restrito/bad.jpgI turned on the Specular Fix on MiddleMan and the engine intake (which is metallic, and which texture has the proper alpha embedded) doesn't get metallic at all.The model compile OK in FS9 MakeMdl. Both gamepacks are installed in my GMax according to Microsoft's instructions.My system:P4 1.7G / ASUS P4S333 MoBo / 768M DDR / Radeon 7200 64M DDR / WD Caviar 40G 7200 rpm.Any hints will be very welcome.Cheers,RicardoBRAZIL

I need tutorials on FDE.Thanks!TC :-)

Hey,I keep on getting this error when I am exporting from gmax,Please help me.Regards,BWIA330Running modelStart! (C:Program FilesMicrosoft GamesFlight Simulator 9AircraftAirbus A343CFMmodelA343.x)Loading X C:Program FilesMicrosoft GamesFlight Simulator 9AircraftAirbus A343CFMmodelA343.x...Processing...Model units are 1024.00 units/meterSorting by Material...Optimize Parts...Welding...Generate BGL...Done!Generate crash tree (512 bytes) Assembling: C:Program FilesMicrosoft GamesFlight Simulator 9AircraftAirbus A343CFMmodelA343.azmC:Program FilesMicrosoft GamesFlight Simulator 9AircraftAirbus A343CFMmodelA343.asm(48308) : error A2054: forced error : value not equal to 0 : 65…

My Question is, when I try to edit textures, I get these badly destorted images. Why? and do you have any suggestions on how I can solve this?The program I use to edit pictures is Jasc Paint shop pro 7.04I would appreciate any help you could provide.Thanks

I need some help with this code. FS cannot recognize it's existence...I am not the greatest programmer, so bear with me please(L:Battery1 Mode,bool)(L:Battery2 Mode,bool)(L:GPU Mode,bool)External AC Master Switch0 (L:Battery1 Mode, bool) ! (>L:Battery1 Mode, bool) 1 (>K:TOGGLE_AFTERBURNER1)0 (L:Battery2 Mode, bool) ! (>L:Battery2 Mode, bool) 1 (>K:TOGGLE_AFTERBURNER1)External AC Master Switch0 (L:GPU Mode,bool) ! (>L:GPU Mode,bool) 1 (>K:TOGGLE_AFTERBURNER1)Thanks in advancehttp://forums.avsim.net/user_files/85903.txtSome of you might recognize this as based off my associate (Matthias') work...

I have discovered that there is a parameter in the aircraft config file to choose carburation or fuel injection. Given that the Cessna 172N has carburation, do you know if one can "put back" a carb heat control? I have a graphic, but it's the hooks into the MS internals via XML that I need a pointer to.Thanks in advance..boneshttp://fsaviation.nethttp://www.precisionmanuals.com/images/forum/ng_driver.jpg

Hi guys:I splitted my fuselage in 3 parts, as you can see in the picture in circle number 1 is the first division and is perfect, but in circle number 2 is the second division but here is the problem you can see the division.How can i fix that ugly line in the fuselage??Best regardsJorge Oppenheimerhttp://forums.avsim.net/user_files/85210.jpg

Hello, does anyone know if there is a way to control the size of the viewing window from a config file? (the viewing window being the window you see out of in the 2d panel view). Robert Williamson

Greetings,Being from the "older" school, I picked up Turbo Pascal a years ago and was able to do all of my real world data collection/reduction at that time as a field test engineer. Put it away "several" years ago, wasn't needed in the next job, but now I am wondering; I have read that dll/gau files are a "kind of" exe file. So my question has to be ... "beings" I still have that old Borland Turbo Pascal program, it will run under windows 98se, can I compile an "exe" and rename it gau?Probably would be graphics free, but all of the logic for "doing" certain events based upon other events/conditions may be accomplished?Yes, I know, why don't I just try and see. .... O…

This message was for PMDG and I made a mistake and posted here. Since there's no delete button, Avsim you guys can delete this...Thanks...

Hi everyone. I have been around microsoft flight simulator for years. Now i am at the point where i want to start making my own aircraft. The aircraft editor that comes with FS2002 seems to be more of a tweeking utility. Could you guys give me some pointers as where to start. Is there some software out there that i would need? And tips for a newbie? Thanks a bunch.

I have designed an aircraft and the only thing I have left to do is set up the contact points, unfortunately I have not had any sucess. I would like to get a brief explanation on how to do it.a380 :-)

Hi,I just installed a DC6 cockpit from California Classics and when in the 2d cockpit mode I can see the vc cockpit outside the window (when looking left or right). Any suggestions on how to delete VC files for this plane or otherwise solve the overlaying of the 2 cockpit types?ThanksTrout

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Hello all,I'm still tweaking the FDE on the FS2k4 Gulfstream that should be released in a few weeks. What I'm still having a problem with is ground handling. This plane still doesn't turn quite as tight as I would like on the ground. What would be some things you guys would recommend I look at to get better turning performance on the ground???Thanks...

Hi all,I'm trying to add the decision height callouts to my panel but I don't know how to trigger a one time only event.For example I want the event to be triggered when the radio altimeter reached the dh altitude but not to keep triggering if the plane stayed at that height.Any ideas?Thanks,

Hi All,Working on a small project and trying to figure out how to get certain items in the VC and the external model to be self illuminating, or light emitting, even in the day time.I read Bill's VC night lighting tutorial (thanks Bill) but I am still stumped about making things illuminate in the day time.The BRIGHT tag in the SDK doesnt seem to do anything (unless I am using it wrong)Any ideas? I'm also interested getting gauges to illuminate in the daytime.. but that is for another thread I guess (unless you have some ideas :))Thanks!Luhiss

I have been fooling around with Paint Shop Pro and repainting. I have seen some great repaints with highly detailed panel lines and dirt masks. Can somebody give me a real quick explanation on what tools/layers to use to achieve this (ie what type of layer, which tool and its average settings for dirt)?Thanks in advance!http://www.precisionmanuals.com/images/forum/1900driver.jpg

Hey,I'm looking for all kinds of information about the Boeing 777-200 (Manuals, FMC Manual, System Manual etc.). It would be very nice if anyone could provide these things.Thanks in advanceFrederik SteinerP.S.: You can contact me by e-Mail ([email protected]) or ICQ (162015873)

Hey,I'm a total newbie to gauge programming.I need to know how I set up the Visual Studio enviroment so that it compiles .gau files instead of .exe files.This is probably a silly question but please help me!Thanks in advanceFred

Hi all,Is it possible to change the gauge luminous colour without changing panel.cfg files and on the fly so the aircraft does not have to be restarted?Nick.

Hi,Can ruddertrim be set directly to zero ?BrgdsEugen

I am looking for a Modeler to help me out with my new Group Light Weight designs. This will be a freeware group that creates aircraft that most of us use everyday. We will try to make them as real as possible to make them a good Training Aircraft and a Good Practice aircraft for all. I am currently the texture artist and all I need is a Modeler. In the future we will hopefully gain a Panel Artist and a Sound Artist if they enjoy our work. If you would like to join my group just reply to this post or e-mail me a [email protected]. I will get back to you asap. You do NOT need to be a professional at using Gmax,FSDS,or 3DSM but know the basics and be able to model a f…

Hi allCan anyone tell me if there is an update to the FS2002 version of the FSmodelEXP.dle file located in the GMAX plugin folder.I have one dated the 21st September 2001 and I am curious was there a later version or improved version for FS2002?If so could someone point me in the right direction to download it?many thanks.Paul