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

I would like to create a display that would look similar to a HUD display, except it will be displayed in all out the window views. I would like to have the HUD like symbols be displayed conformal and out the window. I want to simulate a head mounted display. An example would be a helipad. I would like to have a rectangle displayed around the helipad and have this rectangle show even when clouds or low visibility obscures the helipad. I would also like to have a way to toggle the display on and off. I

Hello,If I'm not mistaken, if you reload an aircraft in MSFS after changing it's .mdl, the changes are not displayed. This same thing occurs with textures.For some months now I've been using some software that I wrote, for a totally unrelated purpose, to let me reload an aircraft with changed textures in FS2004 without restarting it. I find this very helpful when I'm painting and I don't particularly like Abacus' product that many folks use for the similar purpose.However, as I've been fiddling with modeling the past few days, I've been using the same software to allow me to, after exporting a new .mdl, load it in FS2004 without having to restart FS2004.Would there be a…

This question is for C/C++ gauge developer.When the gauge callback is called with service_id PANEL_SERVICE_PRE_INSTALL or PANEL_SERVICE_POST_INSTALL, the value of the parameter "extra_data" is the resource_handle.Can someone tell me what this is? Is it the instance handle of the gauge file, which is a DLL? Is it another handle?Thanks for any info.Eric

Hi,Does anyone know where the flap handle and gauge is located on the Piper Seneca 200 series I ??http://forums.avsim.net/user_files/75349.jpgDiego CoslovichWebsite: http://homepages.ihug.com.au/~elche/index.htm (under construction)E-mail: [email protected]

I am desigining an autopilot gauge and want to display the NAV1 direction (VOR1 OBS) on the gauge. I have been using the XML code that is in the Boeing 747 cab file, as my examples. I have drawn new bitmaps and have everything coded and working, except for this one item. The panel for the Learjet has it displayed, so I know it can be accomplished. I have tried using each these two examples of code (one for each of the three digits) and neither example will work. I have the mouse coded so it will actually change the VOR1 gauge, but the digits on my gauge will not change. What am I doing wrong?Example 1:(A:Autopilot NAV1 lock dir, degrees) 359 + dnor 1 + s1 100 / 10 % flr l…

I'm using the parts XML for the first time. I'm trying to animate brake pedals. As far as I can tell brake pedals haven't been included in the in the default makemdl.parts.xml. I added the following to animate the left brake pedal and named the model part accordingly. It's a bit of a shot in the dark :)l_brake_pedal (A:BRAKE LEFT POSITION,percent)...Also, here's the animation section out of the model.x file... Animation anim-l_brake_pedal { { l_brake_pedal } AnimationKey { 0; 2; 0;4;-1.000000,0.000000,0.000000,0.000000;;, 100;4;-0.981627,0.000000,-0.190809,0.000000;;; } }This is the error I get...Generate BGL...ERROR: Animation trigger r_brake_pedal not fou…

Can any of the aircraft designers make an EADS/Socata TBM-700 I am kinda itching for one but I can't find one on avsim or flightsim and I dont know how to make planes? any help would be appreciated.Clay,

hi guys.This is my first post on these forums and i am dieing to ask if anyone knows how to make gauges. I fly for BAV on teh 747 fleet all the time and until either POSKY or MELJET releases a 744 with a V cabin i get very bored (if i have no home work). Anywho my question is this would it be possible to make a gauge that lets you watch movies and stuff like a normal PTV?

Hi,What is the best code to get the 0 degrees bar of the flightpath ladder always on the horizon?I use it in full screen, 1024/768, 0.8 zoom. I know the whole HUD has to shift around the MSFS V or 4 dots, (showing the longitudinal axis; points to the horizon when on the ground, so in flight showing the aoa(?)Tryed "incidence alpha", the "velocity body's", "pitch", different y-scale's and i think it has something to do with the vieuw point dirction.Any idea's?Jan"Beatus Ille Procul Negotiis"

Many of you may be doing this now in your designs, but I haven't seen it so I thought I would share it. Simple, but most things are.Here is an example.http://s95171098.onlinehome.us/Frost.wmvIn the VC, you hide the "Frost/Ice" out of view until you need it. You animate it, make it move from hiding to blocking the VC view, using an unused keyword. Example -- call it "tailhook", make a xml gauge that will toggle the "tailhook" flag based on ambient temperature - dew point ....what ever you wish.The example video is from gmax with the animation running in a loop. In FS it will stop after changing positions.Regards,BobSSeems the rage to talk about the "size and speed" of …

Hi Guys and Gals,I'm trying to locate a panel-mounted Simulation Rate gauge which allows me to set the sim rate without leaving the main screen. (FS2004 and Windoze ExP) The early Cessnas contained a clock which also included such a gauge, but I'm looking for a small, stand-alone sim-rate gauge. It will be located in an overhead panel.Nothing fancy needed, like bitmaps or bezels, etc. Looking for function and utility.Appreciate any help in pointing me to one.As always, thanks very much.Charlie

A couple of cold SDKs later, and I still can't figure it out - how in the world are the default planes' VC windows as defined in panel.cfg mapped to the VC in the model? Is this still one of those unknowns, or just to me?Thanks in advance!sg

OK, I've been doing some research into this topic and I have learned the following:1.You need source codes for an aircraft in order to add a virtual cabin to it, otherwise its not possible.2.Only two types of Flight Simulator airliners exist that come with virtual cabins: IFDG's 737(payware) and MELJET's 777(freeware).3.Virtual Cabins for Airbus aircraft, specifically A319 do not exist.I use a Airbus 319 created by CSI. The aircraft is perfect in every detail, except it lacks a cabin. I want to add a virtual cabin to this aircraft that I can use with Active Camera. It seems that my only choices are to wait for one to be designed, contact someone at CSI to either create a…

Hey simmersWondering if there is any sound.cfg editor with a good interface.Its too hard editing sounds just changing manually all those vaules, so i would like to ask here if someone know any great software that allows me to edit the sound.cfg because im really needing one.Anyone? :)Thanks in advanceAndr

Hi all!I'm currently working on an XML-altimeter gauge in which I would like to use the left and right mouse buttons within the same mouse area to trigger different functions. As I searched this forum I found that some say this is not possible and some people say it can be done. All I know is that I have several ac:s in which the usage of both mouse buttons is working, so if anyone can give me a hint on how to solve this I would be much gratefulBest regards,Jimmy Samuelsson

Hallo, Busy to find out the proper code.I have this one, but it workes not proper i think. (A:VELOCITY BODY X, m/s) (A:VELOCITY BODY Y, m/s)Any idea's?Jan"Beatus Ille Procul Negotiis"

Hello everybody. Want to use your skills to earn you money and a reputation? I am looking for people who are honest, fun, and knowledgable to join ouor team. We are looking for people of integrity to help us on a new TOP SECRET (well, sort of.) project that may revolutionize Flight Simulation as people know it. We need people that know C/C++, and/or gauge and panel design, as well as 3D design, and a good project coordinator. Contact if interested using MSN or AIM Instant Messengers via the usernames below:MSN- [email protected] MTCPUNerdor via email at: [email protected] you for your interest. Bradley H.

I have been looking for a good Bonanza A36 for FS2004 and I have yet to find one, could someone please either tell me where to find one or create one for me?Joshua WarnN101PA"Truckee/Tahoe Traffic, N101PA is on downwind for 10, advising twin-engine traffic at my 4 o'clock, on base."

I Have a gift for the panel designer whom may be looking for this. If you know what this panel is then you will know what it goies into. :-hmmm Good Luck!!! :-rotor

I have a problem with a very annoying wav. It plays> while using a number of 3rd party panels. I hope you might be able to help fix it.> The wav is a before takeoff checklist wav. It's very> loud, scratchy, "noisy". It has a European accent,> and the wav says something like" takeoff> checklist...flaps 20, 20, green. Engine ignition> set. takeoff checklist complete" The wav file is> very much longer that I have written. That is all> that I can remember right now. If it played it> before takeoff, that would not be so bad. But the> problem is, it plays it every 3-4 minutes, whether> you're taxiing, climbing, cruising , landing,> whate…

Hi allI was wondering if anyone could give any info on reflections, specular values and the greyscale alpha image values to create an extended bitmap using DXTBMP?I've noticed that adding reflection to a standard bmp causes the original colours to "bleach". I've experimented a little and got some level of return.Would anyone care to post an image or two of their reflection work and tell me what grey value in RGB they used to achieve it? I'm particularly interested in fuselage reflection as metallic chrome effects are relatively straight forward.Also, when setting specular and glossiness values in the GMAX material editor what works for you?Many thanks for the time.regards…

Hi all, I want to be able to left click on .bmp A, and as long as the left mouse button is held down, .bmpB will replace it. However, I want .bmpB to disappear and .bmpA to reappear when the left mouse button is released. Just one click of the left button.An example are the buttons on the default GPS. Click on one, and as long as the left mouse button is depressed, the button will be "in". Release and it goes back "out".Thanks, don

Hi all, I have undocked my 2D panel in windowed mode and moved it to a second monitor. The problem being is that I cannot see the PFD, ND panels properly now because they are too small. Is there any way I can enlarge the individual panels. I have tried custom panel designer but will not work because the pmdg uses FSUIPC. The panel designer cannot open the panels for editing. ThanksKeith Sandford

hii just bought myself fs2004..now ,in fs2000 ,and still a better version of fsedit was available in fs2002 to modify airfiles ,panels etc etc..i did not find any such progr in fs2004..is there one ,or am i missing it.which are the best airfile modifiers progr freewares i can downlaod for startersalso is anyone flying the falcon 2000 on msfs..if so .. can i please have the link to the model and also any good panel available for the falcon 2000..or maybe collins proline 4 tubes..thanks in anticipationkunal

Good day gentlemen!I am working on a new aircraft.cfg to make an FS2002 model compatable for FS9. I have everything looking pretty good except the turning effectiveness. An aircraft carrier turns sharper than this thing.Can anyone tell me what/where in the cfg file to adjust that affects this?ThanksHeather