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

Hi to all,on the B742 there's an auxiliary Hydraulic pump to permit to pressurize only the Hydraulic System 4 and send Hydraulic pressure to the Parking Brake whenthe plane is at ramp with the Engines shut.On the Aircraft .cfg there is the possibility to configure the needed Electric Hydraulic pumps.But in the FS2004SDK I'm not able to find any Event ID&Hep ID about Electric Hyd Pumps to compile an .xml gauge.I tryied to compile this code using the Event ID of the fuel pump but it doesn't work<Gauge Name="Hyd_Pump_Switch" Version="1.0"> <Element> <Select> <Value>(L:auxiliary Hydraulic pump switch,bool)</Value> <C…

I wanted to do a repaint for fun with the DHC-2 beaver. I can't seem to find a paint kit, I don't know if anyone knows if there is one for the default beaver?Also, is there a way to do a floats-to-wheels/skis conversion on the default beaver, or am I stuck with floats?Thanks!!

Are there HSIs written in XML code? The reason I ask is that I flew a machine for about 5 years that was equipped with duals HSIs. Any existing HSIs for FS are coupled to nav 1. Is it possible to reprogram an HSI guauge (assuming its XML) to couple to nav 2? If not then I will live with what I have. Oh, well.Paul

Hi guysI was wondering if there is any freeware XML computer? I am interested in learning how to program one myself but can't seem to find any viable examples. I am interested in programming datas like time to empty, distance to empty, current consumption, fuel left etc etc

Hi everyoneLittle problem, I change from a sideview to my main panel and the external view stays maximized! It is supposed to be maximized when the sideviews are showing but it stays maximized when I switch back to my main panel.Thanks for any help

Hi guysI am very new to XML and I am trying to create a STALL warning sign for my HUD. I copied the STALL file from the default FS9 747 EICAS and I am attempting to modify it (say the font size and position) but I can't seem to get it. It is still staying at its original position. Why is this so? :S <Element> <Position X="80" Y="100"/> <Text X="47" Y="6" Bright="Yes" Length="4" Font="Civa Gauge Font" Color="Red" Adjust="Center" VerticalAdjust="Center" Multiline="No"> <String>%( 0 (A:Stall warning, bool) 0 << | (A:Overspeed warning, bool) 1 << | d s0 (>L:Current warnings, mask) (L:Displayed warnings, mask) ~ & s1 if{ …

I have a problem with my taxispeed on a A319. Still then my throttle is at minimum, it slowly increase the taxispeed. I have tried another joystick, I have tried to calibrate the stick and so, and there are no problems at other aircraft, I have installed. Conclusion, it must be in either the aircraft.cfg or the *.air file the problem is. Do any know which parameter I have to change?RegardsHenrik Viking

Having used Roman's script as a base, I discovered the "danger" of using (G:Var)'s instead of (L:Custom,unit) variables...In my G1000 PFD I already had a bunch of (G:Var)'s in use which of course conflicted with the one's he'd used in his script... :( In any case, here is my version of an Airspeed Trend Indicator that's more in tune with a light GA a/c... <!-- ======================= AIRSPEED TREND INDICATOR ======================= --><Element> <Select> <Value> (P:Local Time, seconds) 0.2 % 10 * int 0 == if{ (A:Airspeed select indicated or true, knots) (>L:SpeedPrevious,knot) } </Value> </Select></Element><Element&g…

Hi guysI am trying to create a VSI for a HUD but I am encountering some problem. It is not appearing. I have attached my XML code for my VSI here. Please do look through and see for me if there is anything wrong with it. <Image Name="VSI-BACK.bmp" Bright="Yes" ImageSizes="100,400"> <Element> <Position X="340" Y="60/> <Image Name"VSI-ARROW.bmp" Bright="Yes" ImageSizes="39,25"> <Axis X="70" Y="200" PointsTo="East"/> </Image> <Rotate> <Value Minimum="-15" Maximum="15">(A:Vertical speed,feet per minute) 100 /</Value> <Nonlinearity> <Item Value="-15" X="30" Y="291"/> <Item Value="-10" X="30" Y="…

Hello all... Is there a way to rip the virtual cockpit images to use in the 2D panels?

HiI was wondering if there is a way to play a sound file that simulates radio distortion everytime ATC messages you in FS9?I don't know if this has been done before and I do not not if it is possible!Thanks

Please Help! I am trying to make a speedbook gauge - basically a bitmap on the panel with the landing speeds etc which changes automatically with weight... I thought it would be easy - I was wrong!!Please could somebody tell me the correct syntax for the <visible> line which will make the bmp below show only when the total aircraft weight is greater than 26500 kg and less than 27500kg... I believe from reading tutorials and websites for the best part of three hours that it should be something like this (at least this would be the greater than part and then the next bmp copuld overlay it)...<element><visible>26500 (A:total weight, Kg) ></visible&gt…

Hi, This is most probably something stupidly simple, but I created the images for a gauge with Adobe Photoshop using layers and used Microsoft's psd2xml.exe from the FSX SDK to generate the basic XML file structure and bitmaps. I then used Microsoft's aces.exe to view the gauge. The XML script looked okay in aces.exe and the bitmap images appear to be okay. I then placed the gauge in a panel but it didn't appear in FSX. I then loaded the panel into FS Panel Studio for FSX and when my gauge is loading it says "No Bitmap found for gauge 37". The bitmap files are in the same directory as the XML file and have the same name and case as in the XML script. I have also tried loa…

I have a question regarding FSX aircraft.Lets say you own a payware airliner, which is designed out of the box for passengers.Now you want to convert this aircraft to a cargo carrier, whether or not this exists in reallife.1. Could this be done by editing the aircraft cfg files?2. How about changes to the flight model?

Is there anyone who worked out a speed trend indicator in xml? Still coding on my Fokker PFD, but i really haven't got a clue how to create this one ( sadly math is not my strong point ;-) ) regards Gert Polkerman

Hello, i want to request to all panel and gauges developers the following: I am searching for a long time for 2 addons i would like to have on my panel. 1- An "TOWS" or "TOCWS" addon that advise to pilot the configuration for take off is not correct because they are not any point of flaps deployed. This advise may consist on a warning sound and a flashing switch with the text: TOWS or TOCWS in this switch. 2- An "Low Fuel" addon, that advise to pilot that the fuel remaining on tankers is on reserve. This advise may consist on a warning sound and a flashing switch with the text: LOW FUEL in this switch. For the addon A, the only thing i found was on a PMDG payware aircraft…

Hello FDE gurus ...could you help me please?The Project Fokker F.28 MK0100 has Autobrakes, Air Brakes (Shift + /) and Lift Dumpers (the wingfold command)After arming all these I found that on touchdown the nosewheel smashed into the ground! (even with pulling the stick back fully!):-lolSo I tried landing using each one on its own.I found that the lift dumpers were solely responsible for this reather scarey effect.Does anybody know which part of the airfile I should alter to negate this effect? regardsEd My FS9 Videoshttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v640/edetroit100/holy.gifAMD Athlon 64 3500+, 1024Mb PC3200 DDR, 300Gb HD 128Mb DDR Nvidia 6600GT PCI Express, Audigy 2 Z…

I'm sure i will be embarrassed here firstly as i've probably posted in the wrong section and secondly as this is a such a simple fix its probablty not worth asking but still its infuriating and i cant fix it

Hello Guys n Gals,I have scoured the net and forums looking for instructions on how to remove knockouts for a gauge to show through in the virtual cockpit. Could someone be kind enough to give me a run down on how to do this, to be clear I want to add a 2nd vor and a nav 2 radio also a dme. I have everything in place and it shows up fine in the 2D panel but for the life of me I can seem to get the vc bmp to let them show through so what steps do I take to make the holes transparent for the gauges/radios to be visible... Thanks Mike

HiI initially posted this in the FSX Forum and thought you guys would be far better suited to possibly help?Been having a bit of trouble as of late. When I start FSX all is well however after say 5 minutes of running the autopilot button increments start behaving strangely!If asked by ATC to climb to say FL 80 I have to keep trying the +/- until I get it exact it usually changes incremets from 1000's back to 100's and back to 1000's! By the same token when changing heading again the increments change from 1's to 10's back again randomly! As you can appreciate this is very frustrating as I fly online it can make for some strange tracks! I think I read somewhere it may be a…

Hello. Is it possible to use the original aircrafts from FS2004 with FSX without any problem? I've tried a couple of times but it always seems to be some problems with gauges and stuff. Is there a guide or something like that?This might be a stupid thread, but i am stupid. I guess you guys already know how to do this. I've searched but i didnt find anything about it.Yours sincerely, mandalph.

Hi all,A couple of weeks ago I made a flightdynamics file for the CS 757.This was to make the aircraft more react like a heavy jet instead of lighter aircraft.It was the first time I did this.Everything is working fine , however when having the throttle at Max ( eg takeoff ) EGT , N1, N2 and N3 show that they are over limit. Do I have to modify this in the air file or can I do this in the aircraft.cfg file ?And what do I have to modify.Thanks.

Simple question. How can I count polygons in already made FSX aircrafts?Thank you

I bought Panel Studio today primarily to get the Reality XP 430 into all VCs that do not have conflict issues with 3-D knobs but have complicated panel .cfgs. I would also like to spread the wealth of some of my payware quality guages into freeware airplanes.I read the docs, and the program seems intuitive. My problem is that finding the guages I am looking for is increasingly frustrating. I do not see any .cab files for the RXP GPS, just two DLL files. I managed to successfully put the 430 into a freeware Piper Turbo Arrow VC by modifying the panel.cfg before I bought FS Panel Studio, and it works great in flight. However it does not show up when the panel is opened in…

Hi Guys The 747 VC panel lighting seems to have a mind of its own. Even though the checkbox (FS9) "pilot controls aircraft lights" is ticked the panel instrument lighting comes on with the cabin interior lights at their own convenience......not under control of the upper panel switches. The result is the FMCs particularly are very difficult to see at dawn & dusk. Is there a way to make the lighting controllable manually ? Any advice much appreciatedDavid