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

I am having a problem with the aft section of my fuselage matching the forward section. As you can see from the pic, there is a noticeable difference in the shading between the two. The colors(materials) are the same and I tried rejoining the two, but to no avail. Any suggestions to fix this problem?

*crawls out of the primordial goo* Hi, I'm the...newest newbie.:-)Anyway, I got FS2002 PE for one reason: I'm someone who could never figure out CAD or any sort of drawing software, has hordes of A/C designs in my head, and needed something to work them out (and test them, and get data on them...) with. (Did I mention I'm blind IRL, or at least half so? Yeah, FS is kinda my last hope.) It's just the way I am: If I can, I'm quite happy to lock myself down and fiddle with weird designs all day, without a hint of education or even half a clue.:-)So, I install FS. I then install gmax. After all, I remember people saying that was how you created flyable aircraft for this thing…

Hi all, I am looking at creating a Tiger moth for FU3. There are some fantastic Tigermoths developed for FS2K2 and I was wondering if anyone can tell me if there is anywhere I may be able to find a GMAX model for the old girl. Unfortunately, I have tried converting .mdls without any success and therefore am looking for a "native" GMAX model to start from.Thanks in advance, QvdGPs to give you an idea of what can be done in terms of a/c for FU3 I invite you to look at the FU3 thread on the up coming GeeBee.

In this trim panel, I would like to add a slot for the trim lever inside the recess. The only way I know how to do it is to split the part and apply a texture to the top of the new surface. I would rather leave the part intact and just select the appropriate polygons and apply a texture to those only. My attempts to do this have not worked, although I think it can be done. Or is there another way? (FSDS2)Thanks,John Woodward

Hi all, When I repaint an aircraft, and load it into FS2002, the aircraft becomes all gray, showing none of my painting. On one repaint, the plane shows all black. What am I doing that is causing this? I could sure use someone's help in solving this. Thanks

Hello:When I finish editing (just a little bit) a *.bmp file using DXTbmp and Paint Shop Pro the size is 1,33 Mb and not 1 Mb as the original size (both are compressed DXT3+alfa).How could I make it that size ?.Regards... thanks in advance

could someone tell me how to or send me to the right place on how to repaint fs2002 aircraft....many thx, what tools do l need. :)

I am building a map display that shows waypoints and other navigation aids. Will somebody share how to translate from latitude and longitude (in degrees)into a 2-D pixel space?Thanks,Joe

I have been trying to fly Mike Stones' DHC4 Caribou - and have found it to have very "twitchy" trim . To the point where it is very difficult to fly as it is almost impossible to attain straight and level flight. One click of the trim button in either direction either sends the aircraft into a 1000 fpm dive or rise. I don't know anything about the real aircraft except that they can fly very slow and are not known to be "widow makers" - so I can't believe that this Sim flight characteristic is accurate.I have tried reducing the trim efficiency factor in the aircraft.cfg file but this seems to achieve nothing.Also, selecting 1 notch of flaps sends this aircraft into an imm…

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HiCould someone tell me how the main rotor and tail rotor should be tagged in fsds2 to give animation and control.ThanksJohn

Hey guys,I recently started weekend work at High Wycombe (Booker) Air Park in Buckinghamshire (England for the uninitiated!) and I am often able to take a good look at the various aircraft parked round and about. In the lunch break I can be found nosing about the hangar with a digital camera - so if anybody requires pictures of any GA planes, close-ups, gear retraction sequences, other 'animation' ideas and general photos such as side-on and front views I would be only too happy to supply them.I'm not sure about panels yet but I may be allowed a peek if I ask the pilot nicely. Bear in mind I can only get inside aircraft if there is a mechanic or a pilot about!Please send …

I released my first panel today. It should be available for download in the Jan. 13 file section.Let me now what you think. Constructive criticism is good too.

Hi there I am a big fan of the 757 I have searched Hi and low for a good realistic 757 panel and I cannot find one so if you can tell me where one is or if you have a spare few weeks please design one you will be doeing all the 757 fans a big favour thankyou for reading this and all you panel designers are doing a great job thanksdaz

When I fly an aircraft that i modified the dynamics of, the indicated airspeed is very high (above normal), even though the mach number and ground speed is right on. How can I fix this? Example scenario: mach .800, IAS 330, FL330. This is a very high IAS.Thanks.

Hello all. Am looking for assistance in determining MOI characteristics for the .cfg file. What formulas or equations are used to help determine these numbers. The formulas in the SDK don't appear to be correct, especially when running the numbers on the stock aircraft, so I'm wondering if they're correct. I've done well in algebra in the past, so I'm certain that I'm using the equations correctly. Can anyone shed some new light on the subject for me?KevinBoise, Idaho

Hi,Why doesn't this string work?%((A:TRANSPONDER1 CODE, BCO16) sp0)%(l0 12 >> 15 &)%!d!%(l0 8 >> 15 &)%!d!%(l0 4 >> 15 &)%!d!%(l0 15 &)%!d!Janhttp://community.webshots.com/storage/1/v4...75aouncN_th.jpg

Is there any way to say in XML./..If "A" Happens for "X" amount of time, then "K" ?I have looked for some kind of time operator, and haven't found one..The code I am using is below..ThanksAl(A:ENG1 MANIFOLD PRESSURE,inHg) 29 > (A:GENERAL ENG1 RPM,rpm) 2700 > (A:ENG1 CYLINDER HEAD TEMPERATURE,farenheit) 340 > &&& if{ (>K:TOGGLE_ENGINE1_FAILURE)

Hi all,Is there a K-event for .5 in- or decrease in the adf?I know:ADF_100_DECADF_10_DECADF_1_DECADF_0.1_DEC, ADF_0.5_DEC, ADF_0,1_DEC, ADF_0,5_DEC, ADF_1/2_DEC, don't work.Janhttp://community.webshots.com/storage/1/v4...75aouncN_th.jpg

Hi there, i've intercept the x file of my 747 (7000 pages, 15Mb size) and i'm a bit disappointed. Here is an example of what i've found on it Material MULTIPARTS_60 { 0.588000; 0.588000; 0.588000; 1.000000;; 0.000000; 1.000000; 1.000000; 1.000000;; 0.000000; 0.000000; 0.000000;; TextureFileName { "MULTIPARTS6_C.bmp"; } DiffuseTextureFileName { "MULTIPARTS6_C.bmp"; }} // End Material 'MULTIPARTS_60'} // End MaterialList for 'combi_interior'MeshNormals { // Mesh normals for combi_interior201; // 201 vertex normals 0.814665; 0.001333; 0.579930;, 0.511023; -0.003120; 0.859561;, 0.650963; -0.004928; 0.759094;, My problem is that i don't know what to edi…

Hi folks, I normally post over at FS.com, but browse here too (not often enough though...had to sign-up again. )I'm having problems coding a radar altimeter gauge. I think I have the math correct, but something in my callback code throughs a warning in VC++5 during the build. If I click through the warning, it will compile but the gauge needle is non-functional and stays frozen on 0 meters.Here's a code snip that includes the needle macro and callback. //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// interpreted from post#3186 at FS.com panel forum////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// UINT32 Ground = 0; //set va…

Hi,I am working on a nd with 5 modes I have some problems a switch for chaning between the modes.My plan that I use L:ND Switch, enum) X == for each mode.My problem is the click event. I have looked at the code of the autobreak of the 747 but it is specific.So if anyone could please explain how I can create a click I would be very thankful.BrgdsEugen

Hi,Is there a "String" for Transponder Code?Janhttp://community.webshots.com/storage/1/v4...75aouncN_th.jpg

Hi,Is it possible of positioning elements with variables ie get a string to move up down? BrgdsEugen

Dear Pilots and Friends...I had downloaded the new texture of United Airlines NextGEN for the Gmax B777 MelJet, And I have found that there is no texture for the Engines.(mj777ungpw.zip)Could anyone help me out with the problem.Thank you.The Ghost Walker.