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

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I would greatly appreciate any help provided. I would like to add this landing view bitmap to the TinMouse 732. I cannot simply add it as a "fixed view" as the gauges do not show. I would like to add it as a normal window and access by using a simicon on the main panel. However when I try to do that it messes up the other windows that are with the original. Do I need to design a transparent gauge to access the landing view? Thanks.

Hello all! I'm currently in a conundrum that I'm trying to resolve, to wit:I've installed the FS9/2004 version of Kirk Ollsen's "General Dynamics" F-16 Viper, and also the "Lockheed Martin" versionof the same model (called Viperden), with the updated and superb HUD panel. With the exception of the improved HUD displayand the addition of a smaller "sweep" radar guage, the cockpit and panel views are identical in all other respects. However,in the Viper all lighting switches work properly when clicked - in the Viperden all work fine with the exception of the strobeswitch, which, when clicked, goes from off to on and then immediately back to off. It should be noted that …

I need a little help (again) pleaseModelling a Ballistic recovery chute for a current Light Sport Aircraft, I have a set of visibility params linked to Spoiler deployment that display the BRS deployment stages when deploying the spolers. This is quite succesful (Although I could never spell that word) However, within the MODELDEF.XML (if possible) I would also like to achieve 2 more peices of the jigsaw. 1) Upon deployment of the BRS (using A:SPOILERS_HANDLE_POSITION) I'd like to add a callback or additional action to the handle that Cuts the engine off entireley .. I Have tried adding an <EVENTID> (> K:MIXTURE RICH) but to no avail .. I'm afraid it looks like…

I recall seeing once before a panel which had a gauge which acted like a CCTV on the outside of the aircraft. I think it was a bomber and was used as a bomb bay view on the actual panel.I have searched everywhere and cannot re-find it. Has anyone seen this gauge and/or know ehere I could find it. It would be good to use it on a AAR tanker.

I have a weird GDI issue: stringFormat.SetAlignment(StringAlignmentCenter); // choose the string alignment: Left, Right, or Centergraphics.DrawString(L"BEFORE START",-1,Arial18,MPRect,&stringFormat,whiteBrush); In Vista/Win 7 (FSX or FS9) the text Before Start will be centered as it should.However, in XP, the text is not centered. It aligns full left, even though it's the exact same gauge.Anyone seen this behavior before with GDI in XP?

HiI am using FSPS FSX to put missing gauges in FSX Waco AC. I managed to install the ASI,VSI and the Altimeter gauges in cockpit view but can not istall same in the VC view.Any suggestions?

Many of my a/c have more than one altimeter i.e. main/standby altimeter. When I change the QNH both the standby and main altimeters change. Is it possible to isolate each altimeter? Reason being is that it is normal practice to have in flight one showing 1013mb and the standby on QNH. This is particularly important in the climb and descent phases of the flight.I remember well in FlyII having a fully functioning cabin pressurisation gauge. Can this be done in FS9? Are there any examples?vololiberista

I'd really like to learn how to make gauges, but I have no idea. So I decided I'd start out with something that looks kind of simple, but also is something I need.http://fp.images.autos.msn.com/Media/220x1...0284316D172.jpgALL of it is pretty much a button, rather than having some specific section, so I assume this will make it easier (correct me if I'm wrong). It's not a two position switch, only the light on the top changes.I'm good at graphic design, so I can "create" this gauge, but I can't make it functional.I really have no idea at all how to code a gauge like this though, just a lot of ambition. I've tried looking arround for up-to-date tutorials for coding gaug…

I'm lokking for help wiith making my own panels.Looking into making some panels for FS2004 with animated yoke and gauges.Can anyone point me in the right direction, kind of lost as to where to start finding pictures and gauge codes?

I have an unusual requirement for a model I'm working on. The mixture lever(s) make a "ratcheting noise" when moved by the pilot, as they pass by small detents...What this means is that I need to detect whenever either lever is moved and play a very short sound clip...At first I thought perhaps an <On Event=....> might work (ignore the @PlayRacket, as I know it does work!): <Keys> <On Event="MIXTURE1_DECR">@PlayRacket</On> <On Event="MIXTURE1_INCR">@PlayRacket</On> </Keys> Since that didn't work, I next thought of trying to trap the current position and test it against a future movement using different <Update Frequency=xx…

Ok, so I'm trying to figure out how to customize the displays of the an XML map as far as what icon it uses to display the Airports and VOR's and such. I don't mean to just change them using the <DetailLayerAirports> variable, I mean to be able to change the actual images of the Airports from the ugly colors it uses to the ugly shapes - while this is great when programing a Garmin GPS, it's not so great when you want to make a ND for a Boeing or and Airbus, etc. because, well it just doesn't look right. :( :( I've heard from Fr. Bill that to do this you would have to figure out where all the Airports are - Get the information from FS some how - and then tell it to …

I am looking for some inexpensive b744 instrument panels like project magenta or FSXpand, but less expensive.

I have a set of flight data recorded in a real aircraft and I want to use FS to replay the recorded data. I use FSUIPC to position the aircraft and set the 3 angles (pitch, bank, heading) and it works perfect. In fact, I have to set the slew mode to have i working really perfect.Now I want to set the landing gear position and the flap position according to the recorded data. But this does NOT work. I use offsets 0x0BEC, 0BF0, 0BF4 for the gears and offsets 0BE0 and 0BE4 for the flaps. It seems I can't force the gear/flap position using FSUIPC.Do you know any way of forcing these values through FSUIPC?Thanks,Eric

My friend and I, both ES350 drivers, would really like to see the Lexus ES350 2010 model in FS(X, if it matters).Unfortunatley, neither of us knows the first thing about designing an aircraft, and would rather enjoy the model rather than learning how to make one.If any modeler here has some free time and might be willing to fill our request, I'm sure it would not only benifit my friend and I, but many other flight-simmers interested in a high quality luxury car for FS.We were hoping to see atleast semi-realistic results as far as dynamics go, especially considering how wide-spread auto performance information is. The interior colours would have to be nothing more than th…

Hi,Looking for examples for the transparant flightplan, i need a few airports with an dme arc in the approach.Left and right arcs.Jan

I know the basics of the air files (maybe a bit more), but I've run into a problem (if it is a problem). I've modified a plane to do a maximum speed of Mach 2.45...here's the scenario. When it starts to reach Mach 1.10 (or so) it really takes a lot of thrust (etc) to reach its mark. Around Mach 2.0 (or so) the plane takes off, and it can reach Mach 2.40 (even 2.90) without any problems. Is this normal, or is there something that needs to be tweaked in the Air file. I've done all that I could in the Configuration file, but I would assume it's one (or more) of the tables in the .air file. I've worked on numerous planes since FS98, but never really flew/worked on a plane tha…

Can some please tell me how to add a VC to an aircraft that does not have a VC. I am trying to add a VC to the PA A380, using the Overland A380 VC. I have moved the required textures into the PA a380 and panel cfg and and also the model file. My problem is that the wing views show up, but not the VC. Here is a my model cfg.[models]normal=A380_800_WV_EAnormal=a380-800vcobiviously something is not correct, but i have tried different wordings but i still dont get the vc to show. I have copied and pasted the Overland model aswell as the PA a380 model in the same folder. I have replaced the panel cfg file with the overland panel. I have checked that the VC textures ar…

Hi,I have looked all over the web for a good freeware download of the A319. Does anyone know of a good download. I know Thomas Ruth hasnt made an A319, but I think if had to make one, it would look great. All his Airbus models are excellent.Thanks in advance

Some months ago, Dai Griffiths asked me if I had any information on the order of the Panel Service IDs in FS panel system. I finally managed to locate what information I do have, so I'm posting it here for general information: #define PANEL_SERVICE_CONNECT_TO_WINDOW // on load step 1#define PANEL_SERVICE_PRE_QUERY // on load step 2#define PANEL_SERVICE_POST_QUERY // on load step 3#define PANEL_SERVICE_PRE_INSTALL // first view only step 1#define PANEL_SERVICE_POST_INSTALL // first view only step 2#define PANEL_SERVICE_PRE_INITIALIZE // any window open/close/move/resize step 1#define PANEL_SERVICE_POST_INITIALIZE#define PANEL_SERVICE_PRE_GENERATE // any windows open/clo…

I have a multi monitor setup using Pmdg 737 having removed the background bmp and repositioned/resized/dragged some switches/instruments etc and all covered with a home made mip panel,all has been good.Now I have tried the same with the Pmdg 747 fs9 and the background bmp won't budge.I also need to remove the background du display frames to allow space to move standby instruments etc so they don't sit on top of the background images and hence flash ,if you get my drift...I assume the pmdg 747 does not allow this like the pmdg 737??I have searched but it is difficult coming up with the right search criteria,any advice from someone who has done similar with the above aircra…

Both of these return zero for me at all altitudes and speeds. I have to assume that I'm not seeing the wood for the trees - would someone be kind enough to point out my error? RANKINE_TO_CELSIUS does work, BTW. //**************************************************************************// Standard atmospheric temperature//**************************************************************************double getSAT(double temp){ double data=0; execute_calculator_code("(A:STANDARD ATM TEMPERATURE, rankine)",&data,NULL,NULL); return(RANKINE_TO_CELSIUS(data));}//---snip---//double temp=0;getSAT(temp);sprintf(pelement->string, "%30s%4.0f","Standard ATM temp (celsius) = ",tem…

Hi Everyone,I have been trying to put the Acceleration F/A-18 VC into the IRIS F-15E without success. Can anyone help? There must be a way to do it. Thanks in advance!Cheers,Jody

Is there some documentation or a resource that goes into detail on how to create a seperate autopilot system (much like how PMDG, etc. does?)?

what do ya think? only 2d panel though....