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

I'm trying to tweak the B307 Stratoliner a bit, to go along with the new "fantasy" panel I'm making for it... (First tweak)2 questions....Is it possible to change the prop rpm while the starter is cranking, without affecting the regular idle rpm? Looks like the prop is at full idle....And, is it possible to extend the time spent holding the starter to start the engine? Just seems to start too quickly right now for me..... :)If so, how might I do it? :)Please? :)

The person who figured out the reload function in FS2002 to reload a panel & gauges without loading and reloading a aircraft deserve a medal. Thank You whoever you are. You made things a lot easier.RegardsWillem Smit

How can it be made to make rolling numbers 'snap' around to the next vaule ? So that you don't see the next digit untill the whole value is reached, the number then quickly rolls around... i have seen it on a few radio gauges so i know it can be done...btw, this will be programmed in XML

Hey everybody!!! DO any of you know where I can find drawings/blupronts of a Cessna Citation X? I want to makle one.

The AEROSPATIALE "Caravelle"expect release soonhttp://forums.avsim.com/user_files/22097.jpg

Anyone having problems with aircraft compiled using v2.2? I've been working on my 170 and recently made some changes to it and recompiled it using v2.2. Since then I cannot load it at the startup menu without my sim freezing up. Also I have problems accessing the menu bar at the top or switching to and from full screen mode. I've tried this with other aircraft, but only the 170 does it. I can load it after I start sim using another aircraft. I'm running XPpro with ATI 9700 128mb Video and a gig or ram.

subject title doesn't explain this verywelll...i am making a gauge that has rolling numbers in it up to the 100's column.I made a similiar gauge to make a rolling number altimeter by robbing the code from the 747 cab file...I am now trying to adapt the code to make the gauge work in the 1's 10's and 100's column but i am stuck on this strange backwards maths and the whole modulus of a number bit.i need the gauge to show also a minus sign when beloe zero. I know this will be another "rolling number" strip with just a blank and a - drawn in... but can anyone provide the formulas...the gauge will look like thisXXXor-xxxwhere the xxx is the number. ( so i could have -014)

Downloaded the Phoenix panels for Airbus, Boeing 777 and B744. Phantastic!! Wonder how I ever did with panels not as great as these...Are there any other panels as sophisticated - in graphic representation and in functionality - around, payware or freeware? I am especially interested in the Airbus 330 and 340, Boeing 737 and 757/767, but also some commuters like CRJ, F50 or DH8.If they come with any plane, fine with me, I can still "extract" the panel.THanks for any hintCR

Hello folks :-D, Project SkyWorks is still in a URGENT need for designers so if you are a designer and would like to join,please do not hesistate to visit www.Project-SkyWorks.vze.com or e-mailing us.Thank you. Project SkyWorks

Before I buy: is it possible to edit existing aircraft in FSDS2 (i.e. can I "file | open" an aircraft in FSDS2 to change it)?Andreas

Greetings,You all probably know this by now, but here are a couple of things that can speed up your design process and help you save you file often.Notice the "Save" on the left and the added buttons on the right that are underlined.http://forums.avsim.com/user_files/21808.jpgHere is how you can add items to any toolbar.http://forums.avsim.com/user_files/21809.jpgTo get to the toolbarsCustomize...Customize User Interface........ToolbarsFind the command you wish to add in the list, click and drag it to the toolbar. If you put up one you don't want, right click on top of it and select delete from the options. I put the "SAVE" on every toolbar. If you haven't discovered 'A…

I'm going to model a plane in Rhino, but want to import it into gmax for animating and converting to FS2k2. How do I go about doing this? (I have 3dsmax 4 if that helps)Thanks.

Hello all...Well I finally uploaded my 737-NG panel over the weekend, ks737ng.zip, and there's already over 1,400 hits! A success I hope!I just had a gentleman write to me that when using my panel, the game freezes up on him. Sounds like a software issue to me... Does anyone out there know what it is that might be occurring here? Any help would be great...Regards,Kevin Sparkuhl

What parameter would be used to calculate and product a FUEL TEMPERATURE reading to add to a gauge? Could not find it in the Parameter info from the Panel SDK document.

My plane currently is textured with a generic chrome 'sheet'. I need to add details (rivet lines, panel lines, etc.), but have only succeeded in spending a whole lot of time getting nowhere. Isn't there a way to add textures to the existing chrome that would be like putting decals on a painted plastic model? Please note that I have very little experience with paint shop pro. It took me about a week to figure out how to make the chrome!Thanks in advance,Roberthome.nethere.net/kerr/virtual.htm

Months ago, I found that landing lights caused fps to "choke" around the effects engine, especially in Las Vegas. The problem is fixed--to a point. Landing lights are now only available in virtual cockpit view, vs. a gmax made aircraft, where they are available regardless of V/C or Cockpit view. If there are any other FSDS 2 designers, can you please try this with your own efforts? I want to confirm this--but I am really concerned that the "fix" to the problem was simply taking away functionality that an SDK compliant aircraft should have--something that was promised with FSDS 2. Feedback?-John

To all the nice folks out here :For all of you,thank you very much for voting at Project SkyWorks.Our desired aircraft will be the Boeing 717-200 but we need more designers so we can work faster or my calcuated finish time will be in the end of August,which is very late.If you are a designer and you would like to join,please contact James at [email protected] or visit www.Project-SkyWorks.vze.com .Thank you !Project SkyWorks Team

Hi Folks!I'm developing a ParaGlider model, but I can't find its aerodynamics characteristics anywhere.Some help?

I have a good prop blade which I need to texture so that it has white tips. I have paintshop pro, but I have not used it much yet. Can somebody give me some advice on how to map textures to a part in GMAX?Roberthttp://home.nethere.net/kerr/virtual.htm

Hello all, On behalf of the Project SkyWorks team, we are in very URGENT need for designers since we have only 2 and that's inadequate.If you are a designer and would like to join,please log on to www.Project-SkyWorks.vze.com and contact James.Thank you ! Project SkyWorks Team

HiAnyone know why the font I use in a XML gauge is displaying differently in window and fullscreen mode?Willem Smit

Well folks, I'm making an a318...we'll see how everything works out!!!http://forums.avsim.com/user_files/20877.jpg

I'm kmaking this A318 but I've run into a problem...all my efforts to make cockpit widows have failed miserably; what do I do?????????Her is a photo to aide the anyone's analytical processes: :)http://forums.avsim.com/user_files/20921.jpg

Project Skyworks needs repainters and aircraft designers please log in to www.project-skyworks.vze.com and see the join PASW section please make sure you vote in the project you think we should do.

Hi Guys,Simubuild stopped its activities years back. Does anybody know if it is still allowed to use their paintkit and upload the paints to Avsim?CheersTon