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

Where's the best place to save Data in App Data?Local? Roaming?Current user versus All Users?Any XP file path versus Vista file path issues to consider?Cheers,

Hey guys I can't find the ADF2_Frequency_BCD.rtf file that shots you all the corresponding sounds and such for Mr. Dawsons, gauge. It's not in the download of DSD_XML_SOUNDV3. I've searched for a while and can't find anything on it.

As Bill so kindly provided a quick'n'easy way to find out which version of FS is installed, I thought I'd throw in a minor extension of his subroutine which gets the installation path based on the executable.//**************************************************************************//Get simulator version//**************************************************************************int simVer=-1;void GetSimVer(){ WIN32_FIND_DATA ffd; // file information struct HANDLE sh; char searchPath[MAX_PATH];// no need for a directory qualifier because all DLL's run within// the simulator's main folder since they run as children of the main simulator executable. strncpy(searchPath,…

I have a panel that has in it the VC descriptions. The MDL file is rsponsible for whether or not the VC will work.(I think).Is the MDL file someting that needs to de-compiled? What language is it written in ? in short, what do I need to do to the MDL file to make the VC work? Thanks!, Paul

I installed the Friendly Panels FMC pack and added the FMC1 to the CS-C130. What happens is when I open the FMC, the FMC is actually alot larger than the window in which it appears, I can't seem to work out how to get the FMC to 'fit to the window'Any ideas?Thanks

xml FS9Hi all I have an array with 20 members and would like to delete the values from say members 3 to 6 and have the following values all move up is this possible and how?

Hi Gents,I'm wondering if anyone knows the parameter in the aircraft cfg file which specifically affects the amount of time a turbine engine spools up. By that, I mean the amount of time or delay between when a power change is made and the engine actually responds. In the old days, with turbojet engines on DC-8s and B727s, the delay was quite long and the engines were not very efficient. But today's turbo props are pretty good about this (I know, because I fly them for a living :( ).I had successfully changed this on the Aeroworx King Air years ago but now I've forgotten which parameter it was. :( My theory is that it might be max_rpm_mechanical_efficiency_scalar but I'm …

Hi peoples I was wondering if anyone else has come across this problem. I have created a custom FSX <visibility> animation to control some gauge polygons in my VC radio stack. I have inserted the new animation code into the modeldef and attached the animation to the polygon using the attachpoint tool in 3DS. This works fine the visibility of the gauge polygon is nicely controlled by the C++ gauge logic. However as soon as i attach the visibility parameter to the gauge polygon all the mouse click points on the gauge become inactive the mouse courser dosent even change indicating the buttons are clickable. i can still control everything from the 2D panel but cant clic…

I bought an ultralight aircraft for FSX in a sale (the Dyn Aero MCR-01), which turned out to be incompatible with FSX SP2.The aircraft textures appear all black. Apparently the aircraft was designed with FS9 tools and/or some textures use a format that is discontinued in FSX SP2. And there is no patch from the manufacturer (I did not find any patch, when I looked for it).Would anyone know some details about what I would have to do to the textures to make them work?Christian

Hello,I'm wondering if there is a way to lock panels? I'm using a touch screen but it's easy to accidentally drag the whole panel with your fingers. Is there a way to lock/freeze the panels so they can't be moved? THanks!

hi,One of my favourite aircraft is A2A's B377. It comes with a very handy pop up window which allows you to select which engine (s) you want to control with your single throttle lever. It works very well indeed and I am wondering if such gauge is available for any aircraft. If not it is a pity that no one has ever designed one.

Hi guysI was wondering with the .xml programming and its related .bmp in a folder, how do I go about turning it into a gauge for FS2004? I understand I might have to create a .cab file? How or where do I do it?

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I am totally new to XML gauge editing / programming.I purchased the Alphasim Long EZ 61. Love the planebut found that the com frequency swap button on the KX155does not work. It appears to be a XML gauge. I have had noresponse from Alphasim. Anyone out there found the same problemand possibly a solution?thanks, Brian Szuch

Hi All,Looking for some technical help on a struggle that has lasted a few months. I am using MS C++ compilers (early to current) and make lots of simple gauges.Currently, those gauges compile fine when include fs2004_gauges.h by Arne Bartels/Dai Griffiths but when I use the fsxgauges.h(by Arne/Dai, unmodified) for the exact same gauge (everything else identical in my project files and settings) it will not compile.I get no errors or warnings with fs2004_gauges.h but I get the following errors and failed build:1>------ Build started: Project: F28sw, Configuration: Release Win32 ------1>Compiling...1>cl : Command line warning D9035 : option 'Wp64' has been deprec…

I have created a small number of early aircraft in FS9 using GMax my own amusement.However, looking at similar aircraft by others I see an effect that I'm not sure how to create. This is the effect that shows the underlying structure on fabric covered parts of aircraft - the "starving horse" effect. A good example is the Hawker Demon by Chris Herring in h-demon.zip.The desired effect can be seen in GMax by right-clicking on the view name and selecting Other|Facets+Highlights, but this seems only to change the view in GMax, and applies to the entire model. First, on the fuselage many aircraft have fablic covered rear fuselage that need that effect but which have wood or m…

Hi again!Sorry to post another topic so soon but I am having trouble yet again :( I am now trying to code an RMI for a 737NG panel and it is my last gauge that I have to do on it! :(As I said in my previous post, I am a beginner with little experience, if someone could help me out by posting the code and guiding me through what each part means that'd be great!I have made the background, mask, compass, needles and the vor/adf switches, now I need to animate them!Thanks

HiI'm really finding it hard to get to grips with XML gauge programming, I'm trying to make a standby attitude gauge for a 737NG panel but I have great difficulty in doing so, can someone guide me through how to make one? I've made the graphics already I just need to learn how to code it!Thanks

Hi all,Some aircraft repsond way to quick to yoke movements.Pulling the yoke back a little make them take off immediately.I remember the PSS 747 which had an airfile form Johan Dees.That aircraft responded slowly to the yoke and the AP.It gave a heavy feeling. I modifed the aircraft.fg file :elevator_effectiveness = 0.7aileron_effectiveness = 0.7rudder_effectiveness = 0.7That made the sensitive respond better, but not slower.In FSUIPC I can set the delay for each yoke movement, but what I a looking for is slower movements from the aircrafts.One of the first aircraft I want to adjust is the CS 757, which responds like a Cessna.I have AirEd so I can look in the airfile.C…

Hi AllI am a beginner in XML. Is it possible to create a gauge which refreshes the panel each time you click it. I need it because it's a pain having to reload your aircraft every time you want to see a change in your gauge.Thanks

I hope someone can give me some advice. When I click on the nav button on the bendix-king Ap the Alt hold kicks in and locks in the value that shows in the VSI. The VSI value has to be dead on zero so that the plane doesn't climb or decend. Using the trim wheel doesn't do any good. The other anomaly I have noticed is that when the radial is intercepted the AP make the plane do S turns until it settles down and tracks properly. Another question. Is there a way to make the AP track (work) on nav 2? Maybe FS is coded so that it wont work that way but it would be nice if it did.Paul

Hey everyone,I'm currently designing a 2D panel for the McDonnell-Douglas DC-10. I have been looking for a font that is used on almost everything in the panel. Currently, the closest I've been able to find to this has been 'Arial Narrow' but it just isn't the same.Yes, I can probably use photos and crop out the text but I see that taking way more time obviously than if the actual 'font' were available for my use.Here is a picture example of the text I am trying to re-create, and thank you for any help! :- Kyle

I use 3dsmax (expensive version of GMax :S) and I am currently making a plane. Well, how exactly can I add this 3d model to FSX, along with animating it and giving it commands? I've searched everywhere for this, but I can't figure it out. I know all the modeling stuff, but I guess it's the coding/importing/etc bit that I don't get....Thank you!Oops! I just found out, sorry. :D Question resolved.

This is the support topic for the tutorial Merging the FSX default VC to the POSKY 737 models forum.Please post here if you have any questions or feedback.

I'm trying to make an XML autopilot gauge work..When engaging ALT HOLD, I use the following code: <Click> 0 (>K:AP_ALT_HOLD) (A:AUTOPILOT ALTITUDE LOCK,bool) 0 == if{ 0 (>K:AP_ATT_HOLD_ON) } </Click>The logic is supposed to be:1. Toggle the ALT HOLD function2. If ALT HOLD is now turned off, engage ATT HOLDThis works OK, but... when ALT HOLD turns on, it alsoengages the wing leveler and disconnects NAV or HDG modes.That is not what I wanted to happen!How can I turn on ALT HOLD while keeping NAV or HDG engaged?Really perplexing is that<Click Event="AP_ALT_HOLD"/>does not engage the Wing Leveler, but 0 (>K:AP_ALT_HOLD) does!Hel…