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

I have Borland C++ Compiler 5.5 installed here, but cannot make head-nor-tails about how EXACTLY to set up the "SDK sample" gauge(s) in the compiler's folder structure, nor what to do to get the darn SDK.gau to compile...The MS SDK is useless, since it assumes that you are using the Visual C++ compiler.Could some kind soul help me out?I've tried using the MinGW compiler (used with EasyGauge) but it's just as confusing...If I could ever get the durn "SDK sample" gauge stuff set up to compile at all, I've fairly certain that I could then follow my nose to creating multi-gauges from my own already tested and working C code!Assume that I'm stupid, and lead me by the ear, plea…

Hi, my name is Diego Coslovich, you sent me an e-mail a few weeks ago regarding my Piper Seneca, I've tried replying several times but have been rejected every time.Please, if you have another e-mail address that i can reply to please e-mail me at: [email protected] you,Diego Coslovich

I would like to put a gauge into the virtualy cockpit of one of the planes I have.. (the cd player gauge) I saw it in the Mercedes Car download. Anyway, is there any freeware programs that are good for doing that? Any help would be great.. Thanks a ton, Ty89m

I'm looking for a way to adjust the brightness levels and colors of virtual (3D) cockpit night lighting.I know how to do this easily with 2D panels (by editing the panel.cfg file), but a quick examination of VC night lighting reveals that the code is imbedded in the aircraft.cfg file, and that this code references an effects file, which in turn references a bitmap. Beyond that I'm lost.Is there a reference or tutorial available that could help me?Thanks.-- Walt

I posted this in the scenery design forum since approaches are designed in XML and compiled into scenery *.bgl files.http://forums.avsim.net/dcboard.php?az=sho..._id=18460&page=Since one of my theories involves the GPS *.DLLs and the gauge XML software, I thought I would post a reference to the above and see if any of the XML gauge designers had any thoughts on the mysterious runway waypoint.W. Sieffert

Hi there. I'm presently working on modifying a Spifire panel in the VC, and am trying to install the compass below the panel. Although there seems to be a space in the VC there, and there is a compass in the panel.cfg, I can't figure out what coordinates to use to try and place the compass. I didn't create the plane, so I don't know what the builder intended. Maybe you can't put anything there? There is a window in the cfg for the compass, but I'm not sure how to make sure it is for that specific area. The picture below should help explain... I'm using FS Panel Studio for the modifications. Any help greatly appreciated!Thanks,Mike F.

I'm sure I miss something. I'm trying to send keys to FS so I put this code in my gauge.hWnd=GetForegroundWindow();PostMessage(hWnd,WM_KEYDOWN,VK_ADD,0x1);Just doesn't work. Even setup a keyboard hook to get the keys. The hook is working with the keyboard but doesn't get the message.ThanksJos

Does anyone know how one can call or pop-up the top-down view in FS9 so as to embed within a C++ programme window or guage area ?Best regards,Stuart Hyett

take a look a this web site : http://www.mirage4.levillage.orgthis is a Dassault Mirage IV project, moreover a freeware project, which had just been started a month ago.I hope this will be a nice addon =)Information :The Dassault Mirage IV is a French bomber, with mach 2+ capacity, nuclear bomber and delta wings. That's maybe the most beautiful mirage jet fighter, or the most impressive.

I've successfully managed to get the "VC Rain" working using the new MakeMdl.exe, but as usual MS left a few critical steps out of their explanation:1) Remember to "flip" the polys for your two inside "glass" objects... Duh! :)2) It appears that they've misspelled the node-name "ambient_noprecip" as "ambient_noprep."3) Apply a UVW mapping, and use "Size to Bitmap," and "Align to View." (otherwise you get gigantic raindrops!)4) Rotate the UVW mapping so that the "handle" points towards the rear of the a/c for your side windows, otherwise the "rain" will not streak horzontally, but vertically instead. :)http://forums.avsim.net/user_files/64390.jpghttp://forums.avsim.net/use…

Can anyone tell me of a good tutorial on panel design?Also are there any sources of basic panel bitmaps that used as the basis of freeware designs?MTIADave

I installed the Helio Estrela Airbus A330 panel. However I am unable to find a knob etc., on how to set the WHITE ARROW course in the HDL. It is set by default at 340 degrees. I am forced to set the course in the Boeing 737 aircraft. This then sets the White arrow on the same course. Does anyone know haw to set the White Arrow course in the A330 panel without having to set it first in another aircraft?Thank you.Stanner

In most turboprop sounds, the waves used to represent the sound of the props are controlled by N2 or "COMBUSTION" as MS would call it. Basically, we will remove this unrealistic reliance on N2 and link the prop sounds to the existing yet underutilized Prop RPM system. They will then respond to changes in Prop RPM instead of turbine speed.Check out this thread for some more info on the benefits of such a system:http://forums.avsim.net/dcboard.php?az=sho...76848&mode=fullSome familiarity with the SOUND.CFG would help in understanding the following instructions. I suggest you read and understand the sound section of the Aircraft Container SDK if you haven't yet.I have us…

Hi,Well I thought I would finally get on the aircraft designing side of things.I have decided to do a Shorts Skyvan, I seem to like the ugly planes ;), I plan to do a good model, 2D panel and VC, with custom gauges.Here are a couple of shots of "so far", please note that this is very,very early stages of design, but I just wanted people to see this Skyvan.ThanksDan.http://forums.avsim.net/user_files/64178.jpghttp://forums.avsim.net/user_files/64179.jpghttp://forums.avsim.net/user_files/64180.jpg

I was wondering if any FDE gurus had any "patches" to make the default baron behave better for my own upgrade (FS9 *only*). If all goes well, I will release it, but I do need an open FDE. I'm no expert, but I suspect the Baron to be oversensitive in all axes. What I am looking for is accurate stalls, realistic fuel burn, nice handling, engine out handling (vmca sensitive), in the 300 SHP version.Features:* Nearly all gauges (and most graphics) are remade to support sounds, night lightning, and other new functions.* Working deicing boots, including a warning light built into the annunciator test switch. Premature booting locks the boots. Audio when lumbs of ice is slung in…

C'mon guys, Someone please make an A36 Bonanza for FS9 with a realistic panel. I am in a flight training program using the A36 for initial flight training and it would help to learn procedures to have one on FS9. I know that flying it would NOT replace training, so don't even assume that's why I want it. Please, please, please.

Is anyone working on a Dornier DO 328 Jet, or better yet, is there a flyable version already available? (as opposed to AI)Thanks!-Scott

Hi,Can someone please explain to me how the text tags work? More specifically I'm not sure how the X,Y and Length attributes combine to set the text size.Any help would be much appreciated!Many thanks,Paul.

GMAX Gamepack SDK (15.5mb) file name: fs2004_sdk_gmax_setup.exe BGLCOMP SDK (updated)(857kb) file name: fs2004_sdk_bglcomp2_setup.exe Special Effects SDK (693kb) file name: fs2004_sdk_special_effects_setup.exe Get them at: http://www.microsoft.com/games/flightsimul...wnloads_sdk.asp Lou

What's the most direct/painless method of getting external data into a FS2002 gauge. I have a SKE gauge for formation flight and I need to feed in data from an outside source thats generating the formation aircraft. I am sure there are several possibilities, but I am curious what others have done.Thanks,Ryan

Flight Ontario is in need of some static light aircraft as well as WWII a/c and a Dash 8.Anyone got some GMAX or macro models they would like to share?http://members.rogers.com/jkanold/jimlogo.gif

Are there paintkits for the default Baron and Caravan?

I am nearing completion of my Ta-183 for FS2k4. But the landing light effect shows where I placed it, but I do not get the light "cone" on the ground where the light splashes the terrain. What am I doing wrong? I am using fx_landing as the effect. I copied it from the 737 aircraft.cfg...

Hi All.Does anyone know if Chuck Dome still has a web site & what the address is?Thanks,Jim

I've noticed that there's a large black empty screen in the center of the default boeing 777 Virtual cockpit.I'd like to add in these useless empty space the mfd in EICAS 1 (the one with the throttles and flaps screen).How it could be done?Thx