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Hi all,To get more realistic aircraft sounds I own Traffic Sounds Extreme.The maker released a DIY package to add startup sounds to the AI aircraft.This was done by connecting the startup sound to the beacon of the aircraft.As I own MT 5.2b all lights are integrated in the model and therefore no light entries in the aircraft.cfg file.Does anyone know if it is possible to make a light section manually and only use the line for the startup sound ?Eg : light.1 = 1, 0, 0, 0, fx_TS_LJet, --> connected to beacon with effect ( startup sound) fileBtw : I know that F1 has released Aircraft sounds for AI aircraft, but as I already have this program I first want to try if I…

Hello everyone:Well, those wipers are completely done...I now have them as a set, one on each side, swiping in opposed directions...and they work perfectly! If anyone wants the whole set, images and all, let me know and I'll package it up for you. Or post it on here if I knew how, which I don't.=================================================================Next issue: I'd guess that most of you guys probably know what a Jacobs Engine Brake is for 18-wheel trucks; typically called Jake Brake. When engaged, they generate a very noisy, "blatty" sound whenever the driver takes his foot off the gas pedal. I found a Jake-Brake sound file on YouTube, and I'm trying to in…

I have been trying to understand Virtual Cockpits and sometimes I think I understand a little about them. But, then something comes along and I realize how little I understand!During the last year I have downloaded many AC that claim to be for FSX and claim to have a Virtual Cockpit. When I select the VC view (F9) I just see the world beyond the AC

The new HUd that is an improvement of Scott Printz is giving me problems. I can't figure out how to extract the FA18_HUD_SWITCHES.zip file into the Program Files>Microsoft Flight SimulatorX> Airplanes> F-18> panelWhen i try to extract them it says WINRAR Diagnostic message Can't open or create BTTNMID1.BMP (TO THE FILE i SPECIFIED ABOVE.)What am i doing wrong?it's this HUD I'm talking about http://www.simviation.com/simviation/?ID=6...4&mark=7181 if you care to know.

I am trying to take an existing aircraft and change one of the engines as if it were a factory/manufacturers test bed for a very different engine.I don't see any way to do this but have limited experience with these kinds of changes and know almost nothing about the .air file. When I look at the .cfg for the Captain Sim 727-100 that has an unducted fan for engine #3 I see no change in any engine parameters. It looks to be like the visual model was changed but the engine dynamics remained as they were for the JT8D-15. Given that I'm guessing it is not possible to have two different engine types on the same AC.Can I do it?

Hi,I'm looking for some advice as regards an FDE file for light single engined airplane. When I exceed a certain speed, the sound of the engine returns to an "idle" type noise, yet the prop and engine rpm stay high.It's not the sound file, I've switched this out and no change.Does anyone have any idea why this might be?

Hi, Could anyone please help? I am trying to alter a xml file, however, I have no knowledge of how to go about it. I tried a link for Arne Barters guide on XML FAQ's on this site but it kept giving me a "navi error-access denied"Many thanksBarry

Hello,does anybody know if it is possible to easy set-up where the additional external window view (switched on by ctrl+Q in FS9) appears and with which parameters ? (I mean where, size, if it is over panels, e.t.c.). Normally, with switch on (ctrl+q) it appears in the left up corner, another one right over it and so on, on its standard size. I guess it can be somewhere in .cfg file...?The reason why I ask is to possible use it as camera view to outside in modern planes screens (777, 340,...) as help for crews ..many thanksJM

Hi allDoes anyone know if 737 classic or NG allow you to enter V speeds in the takeoff page less than the preceding speedIE. V1 = 128 VR = 119 V2 = 139. Does this entry give INVALID ENTRY? I checked PIC 737 & PMDG 737NG and it's allowed not sure though.

Dear Guru,I'm building a Keyboard (ICP) and a Data Entry Display (DED) for the FS9 F-16MLU and since yesterday i'm bold because of frustration, and therefore need some help. I've tried a lot but can't solve the problem.The problem:The ICP has two functions: 1. entering freqs and 2. access DED main-pages and sub-pagesThe DED contains 12 main-pages which i access via the keyboard as follows:<Click>4(>L:ICP-MODE, enum) if 4 (>L:ICP-LIST,enum) els 4 (>G:Var1)</Click)So, if i push the 4 digit, it produces a 4 as part of the freq to be entered. If i push the list button and afterwards the 4 at the ICP, the DED displays the right page. So far, so good.To enter …

Hi. Is there some syntax I can add to an xml file that will cause the gauge to appear on the panel, not horizontal, but rotated, say 20 degrees clockwise (to fit in with a panel window that is at a similar angle)?Thanks,Martin

Hello All:New member here...not new to AVSIM, but this is my first time here in the forums.I'm trying to find some help with XML gauge design, and wanted make sure first that I'm in the right forum before submitting lengthy posts. I've built a zillion gauges using XML, so I'm reasonably adept with it, but that's all...I'm not a wizard at it, and I've stumbled into a few snags that are over my head.So...if I am in the right place, hopefully one you will let me know and I'll pop back in with my issues one at a time. Thanks in advance,Garry

Hi,Recently I bought the Digital Aviation F70/100 and I thought that two of there gauges would make a nice addition to my RFP panel.The problem is that the gauges are frozen once I have added them to my RFP panel.I aliased the two gauges into the RFP panel.cfg....ie: gauge06=Aircraft/Digital Aviation Fokker 70/panel/F70100_XML_IF!STBY_ALT, 305,476,92, 92Any help would be appreciated.Ramon

In my FS9 Gauges folder I have several instances where gauges appear to be duplicated and appended with _0001.As in ...737-400.hsi.gauand737-400.hsi_0001.GAUI am curious where these come from as I don't remember adding them and there are many in that Folder.Sorry if this basic question has been discussed, I wasn't able to get an answer via a search.Thanks in advance,Joe

Hello all,I need a little help for a simply gauge, want a keystroke for this.Its a Warning Light Test Switch who returns automaticly after mouse klick released.I know about the <Key On> entrys for Keystrokes in XML, but what code i must fill in to following gauge ? <Gauge Name="Warning_Test" Version="1.0"> <Element> <Select> <Value>(L:Test_W,bool)</Value> <Case Value="0"> <Image Name="Switch_3_Off.bmp" ImageSizes="37,62,0,0"/> </Case> <Case Value="1"> <Image Name="Switch_3_On.bmp" ImageSizes="37,62,0,0"/> </Case> </Select> </Element> <Mouse> <Area Bottom…

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Hello. I am wondering if you can make the default 747 (fsx) have tilted landing gear like the PMDG 747. The default 747 has flat gear for some reason.SAMUEL

Hi,Is it possible to adjust a XML gauge, the L749 comm radio in this case, when it is set to a certain frequency to play an wav or mp3 ?Johan

Hi!I'm trying to create a simple gauge that can modify (add/remove) flightplan. I started to test the SDK.FlightMap.c provided by FS2004 Panels SDK, but the implemented method (which one uses the GPS_INFO structure described in gsp_info.h) works only partially. It adds a new WP to the flightplan, but cannot fill in the WP's name regardless it's given or not. Also if I try to add/remove a WP with this method, it will clear the szName field (WP name) in all WPs.Could anyone help me what I do wrong?Here is the corresponding code section (the full source code can be found in FS2004 Panes SDK: SDK.FlightMap.c)UINT32 i = gpsrequest->lWpCounts++;gpsrequest->pWpData.dwSize …

I am attempting to set a 12 character string as the WaypointVorIcao in the Flight Simulator GPS (fs9gps). The following works successfully: 'VK1 CVO ' (>C:fs9gps:WaypointVorICAO) VK1 then 4 spaces, CVO, then 2 spaces, within single quotes.However, I need this set to be accomplished using variable names as follows:'V', WaypointVorRegion, space, space, space, space, WaypointVorIdent, space, spacewhere WaypointVorRegion is always 2 characters long and WaypointVorIdent is 3 characters long.For the 12 character Icao string I tried the following, and a few variations, but with no success: (V%(C:fs9gps:WaypointVorRegion)% %(C:fs9gps:WaypointVorIdent)% ) Is there a wa…

I was wondering if anyone could tell me a way to add a sound tied into a specific switch in the plane. I recorded the sound when bringing the external power online (that loud clunk) and I want to assign it to the Ext. power switch in the Feelthere ERJ, and some other planes. Is there a way to do this? they dont have a specific sound for that so I cant just replace it with an old one. ill post a link to the video at the bottom at about 13 seconds into it he brings the gpu online and you can hear that sound. thanks Tyler

Hi folks,[Not sure if this is the right place for this post... if it should be somewhere different, the mods are most welcome to move it!]I have a question concerning effects files... I am trying to get a nice looking contrail for AI planes to use but the problem is that the available ones are either too broken and fluffy (in the case of 3D ones) or just plain flat and almost invisible when viewed from the same level. I thought a good compromise would be to take a flat style contrail and "double it up" with one copy at 90degrees to the other so as to give a 3D effect... a bit like with fs9 trees... In editing the effects I have come up with some issues... mostly to do wit…

hello folks,i'm still working on the spn's VC. in the SDK i found the event-variable KEY_GAUGE_KEYSTROKE, but no further description of it's use.(i only use xml, not c++)i want to make a keyboard-input for values like nav frequencies, heading, altitude and others. can anybody help me? perhaps you have an example, how to use KEY_GAUGE_KEYSTROKE ?thanks

I was wondering perhaps with permission from the developers, if anyone is able to create modification to the RFP 747 panel. Companies like Atlas Air, Evergreen International and Northwest cargo, use electronic engine displays. I can't post links to the pictures, but I think most should know what I am referring too.....These displays are also seen in Dc-10s formerly used by Northwest Airlines as well. Any thoughts on this?

Question for some more experienced panel developers in FSX.is there any possibility in FSX to create window views like in FS2004 (via fixed windows through/with some .bmp file like frame of cabin window e.t.c.) ? It looks it is not anymore...??Also the same using standard views (not camera views) forward, right, left, rear... but with own .bmp files to simulate cabin side, front e.t.c. window.Of course I am talking about 2D panels.many thanks for any help or adviceregardsJM