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

I have a two engine plane and I am trying to make a panel for it. I have an XML gauge for the right and left magneto on each engine. How can I make this gauge specific for the left hand engine and another set for the right hand engine? The code for one of the left magnetos is as follows" <Gauge Name="Magnetos 1" Version="1.0"> <Element> <Select> <Value>(G:Var1,bool)</Value> <Case Value="0"> <Image Name="switch_off.bmp" ImageSizes="30,45"/> </Case> <Case Value="1"> <Image Name="switch_on.bmp" ImageSizes="30,45"/> </Case> </Select> &lt…

All,I've been trying to find out how to add an APU to a panel or find a utility already published that you can add to a pre-existing panel. Any help would be great. Thanks.-Greg

I write to inquire if the experts in this forum can explain why I continue to have this annoying problem. After a period of flying both of these displays begin to flicker. If I speed up FS9 (i.e., R + ...), the flickering becomes worse.As the flickering does not happen with the other MFD selections, I am wondering if it has something to do with how FS9 generates the information for these displays.Anyone have an idea?Thank you. System: Intel Core 2 Duo E4500 Processor 2.2 GHz / 4GB RAM / 320GB HDD / NVIDIA GeForce 9400 GT w/ 1GB RAM; Win 7 /64

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Hello, I trying to add a parking brake sound handle release to the default 737 panel in FS9, but I don't exactly know how. Could someone please explain to me how to do this.

Hey Panel Designers,I'm not sure if you know what CPDLC is... (go look at the wikipedia article) But I was wondering if in anyway it was possible to design a little panel (like the one attached) that works with the default ATC, without the vocal communications so messages come up on the panel. Basically a functioning replacement to the ATC window.On some aircraft it is built into the FMC/FMGS but on Airbuses they have a seperate panel which would be easier to make.This isn't a request it's just to give you guys something to discuss and think about...Faris

Anyone have an any insight into this error?Unhandled exception at 0x20b3e12e in fsx.exe: 0xC0000005: Access violation reading location 0x00000000.I have a block of code that triggers a bunch of Execute Calculator Code commands in sequence with a one second delay between each event. The section runs in its own separate thread (not sure if that's somehow a factor).Note that I'm writing, not reading stuff with these commands.execute_calculator_code("1 (>L:Blah1,bool)",NULL,NULL,NULL);*1 second delay*execute_calculator_code("1 (>L:Blah2 ,bool)",NULL,NULL,NULL);*1 second delay*execute_calculator_code("1 (>L:Blah3,bool)",NULL,NULL,NULL);*1 second delay*execute_calcula…

I find Freeflightdesign has been down for a couple of days. Hope all's well and we see it back soon :)http://www.freeflightdesign.com/Danny

does anybody know of any method of creating a panel/gauge which plays wav or mp3 files by clicking a button, Similar to FSPassengers

A very minor problem:In my FSX/UTX, the default Beech Baron has the hilight function in the clock.xml file but the numerals are not hilighted when I move the mouse pointer over the digital readout. My Avsim forums search found no help.This is a stock MS gauge so perhaps it's just me - maybe some obscure setting I've missed?Or is it inoperative for everyone?

I haven't seen this file mentioned previously here. It's basically a header file for the ESP asm2air compiler and lists the tokens with their table numbers in the .air file. There seem to be more tokens than are shown in the examples in the ESP SDK but a lot are flagged as either unused or obsolete.It's available herehttp://www.difusco.de/ootb/airfiletokens.txt

Hi all, I did a search on this, but came up with nothing. Does anyone know if the FS9 Cutter's Goose by Bill Lyons was ever updated for FSX? It seems like it would be a matter of installing FSX guages in place of the old FS9 guages that aren't recognized.thanks for any help you can giveScott

Hi All Can anyone help me with the conversion of this formula to RPN or a more basic description so I can translate it. Also how would the lat and lon values be shown for use inFS9.lat=asin(sin(lat1)*cos(d)+cos(lat1)*sin(d)*cos(tc)) IF (cos(lat)=0) lon=lon1 // endpoint a pole ELSE lon=mod(lon1-asin(sin(tc)*sin(d)/cos(lat))+pi,2*pi)-pi ENDIF

if some one could build the seaduck off of Talespin the cartoon i would appriciate it alot or if someone knows where ones at thanks md

Yesterday, I had a perfectly functioning set of gauges...Today, they will load, but consistently crash FSX with a "BEX" error (whatever that is!) when trying to click on a mousepoint... <sigh>I was going to add keyboard support, but can't until I figure out this problem. :(

A long time ago there was a thread or two regarding this topic. Unfortunately any information offered in those threads was either never publicly accessable or has been lost over time.So, the question is... does anyone have a good method for calculating EPR values in FS? The default EPR calculations are more or less worthless.

It's truly frustrating when the "little things get you down," but I've been beating my head against the wall for three days on this tiny thing... ;)I'm replicating an ST-360 controller in C code, and the Altitude Alerter is mostly complete and functional except for this last niggling detail.When approaching the pre-selected altitude, a soft chime will sound when 1000' from the target, again when 300' from the target, and a soft double-chime when pre-selected altitude is captured.Also, an excursion >200' above or below the captured altitude will sound a soft chime.All of this is working and complete. The niggling detail is that the "ALR" label must flash rapidly each t…

Hi, I'm not a model builder, so hoping someone can tell me if I'm correct. Build four variations of the same aircraft, each with a different loadout of fuel tanks / weapons. Each will have a different CG to reflect the different weights and balance, and of course, alterations to the .air file to maintain correct flight performance, but, the Reference Datum Position MUST stay exactly the same for each variant. I don't want to say anything till I'm sure I'm right. Thanks.Russell.

Does anyone know if it's possible to intercept the reset command when you either crash or go Menu | Flight | Reset Flight? You can command it (KEY_SIM_RESET) but I'd like to catch it when it's uncommanded. Reason? If someone stuffs my bright shiny new bird I'd like to be able to gracefully shut down all the panel variables and reload them to a known state.-Dai

i am wanting the compass tape to rotate with the horizon-line,used; (A:PLANE HEADING DEGREES MAGNETIC, Degrees)(A:PLANE BANK DEGREES,radians) but the tape inverts and does not rotate at all.why? same routine rotates every other component of the hud.(without the rotate the tape behaves well, but...)

Hello all,Jan,Jon,In my continuous work on the ultimate HUD I got stuck again.I want to have an altitude rolling ladder but the thing doesn't move.What is wrong in this element?% 90n% 85n% 80n% 75n% 70n% 65n% 60n% 55n% 50n% 45n% 40n% 35n% 30n% 25n% 20n% 15n% 10n% 5n% 0n(A:Kohlsman setting hg,inHg)(A:Indicated Altitude,feet) 10000 /Thanks for your help.Bassy

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%((A:SPOILERS HANDLE POSITION,bool)) %{if}(:(%{else} %!1d!% F%((A:Flaps handle index, number))%!0d!aint working! i am trying to get a one line display ( why 1 line; has to shift and rotate) to display spoiler and flaps status.something like; B (16 characters worth of empty space here ) F3 ...spoiler out flaps at 3or; (17 characters worth of empty space here ) F1 ...no spoiler flaps 1if the control is not deployed then nothing about that control is displayed. the above (bad string) shows F0 & when spoiler is deployed the B is front and center pushing the flaps display of screen....…

I'm sure this has been topic'd at some point but I also think it's worth noting again:-http://williams.best.vwh.net/avform.htm#Math-Dai

Hi All,I am currently looking for people to help me with my freeware aircraft design buisness. We are aiming to create general aviation, old day and present day aircraft for fs2004 mainly but also fsx if there is enough demand! If you are interested please either pm me or email me.Many ThanksJames Roberts