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

Hi all.My first post here. Together with some other people we are making a new DC-8 panel and dynamics. The only problem we are facing now is that we can't continue on the eir file since we don't know what that Sec 320 is doing in some calculations ...An example= Cdf = Cd_df * Max_defl(rad)Sec 320.What does that Sec 320 means. Can it be the Secans (1/cos) or is this something else? Any help will be much appreciatedRegardsJessDC-8 Projectwww.V1-rotate.org

I am trying to calculate the estimated time to a VOR/DME and display as MM:SS. DME miles/groundspeed * 60 gives me minutes.decimal minutes......the minutes will display, but how can I get the seconds? *:-* %((A:NAV1 DME, nmiles) (A:GPS GROUND SPEED, knots) / 60 * s8 0 > and)%{if}%(l8)%!02d!:%(l8 60 /)%!02d!%{else}00:00%{end}The above is part of a formatted text string: (A:GPS drives nav1,bool) 0 == {tabs=8L,125L,247L,370L} %{fnt1}{clr}WPT {fnt}{clr2}%((A:NAV1 IDENT, string))%!s! %{fnt1}t{clr}BRG {fnt}{clr2}%((A:GPS IS ACTIVE WAY POINT, bool))%{if}%((A:GPS WP BEARING, degrees) d360)%!03d!{dplo= }{fnt1} M%{end} %{fnt1}t{clr}DIS {fnt}{clr2}%((A:NAV1 HAS DME, b…

HiI'm trying to figure out how to use the gauges.h functions outside of a cgauge. I've been looking at the cabincomfort.dll as an example. I can get my program to compile but it crashes at runtime. Here is the outline of my .exe program:// application.cpp#include "GAUGES.H"PPANELS Panels = NULL;GAUGESIMPORT ImportTable = { 0x0000000F, (PPANELS)NULL }, { 0x00000000, NULL } }; void FSAPI module_init(void){ if (NULL != Panels) { ImportTable.PANELSentry.fnptr = (PPANELS)Panels; }} void FSAPI module_deinit(void){}// This is the module's export table.GAUGESLINKAGE Linkage = { 0x00000013, module_init, module_deinit, 0, 0, FS9LINK_VERSIO…

Hi ALL, I've come to pick your brains :-) I've done a slight modification to an air file for a 727-100 in order to get the fuel flow values right with respect to the engines. To do this I had to decrease the FF vs N2 table values by a small amount; about 13%. This is in FS9 Here's the problem: after making this ONE modification, then when flying at altitude and leaving the throttle setting alone, when one goes to adjust the throttle there's no response with the engines. This has been confirmed on another computer by another person. No response with both keyboard and CH yoke. If I move the throttle all the way back on the yoke I get the appropriate warning lights, …

Hello,it seems the 2D Cockpits consists of 2 panels, on for daylight and floodlight and one for the dimmer light.I am working on a new 2D Panel (editing an already existing one), everything works fine, but when switching to the dimmer light the original panel appears.How do I have to design my panel in order to see it when I am switching on the dimmer light? Is there a second bitmap somewhere in the aircraft folders? Could not find any. Or do I have to change some panel.cfg lines?Thanks for help

Hi all,I'm new in XML and also strings is not my best in XML gauges.I found some code that shows the total fuel that was used, butit's not exactly what i want.Can anyone help how to change this string to show fuel burned inKilograms, and only one tank (left, or Right) ?Thanks for any help, i just stack with this gauge.%((G:Var2) (A:fuel total quantity weight, pounds) near - (G:Var1) *)%!04s!I look for XML tutorials but the only one i found was www.fs2x.comtutorials but there is no much explanation about strings and howto use integers. Is there any real good tutorial about using FSstrings and variables ?Thanks againMax .M

Hello again Folks.I have scripted new XML radios to show on a popup window in an MFD type background. After some help they work just fine. However, I now find that they don't work on initial a/c load. I have to select another a/c then reload 'my' a/c to make the radio freqs. change.Is there a known reason for this type of thing or should I post my selector knob script?Regards...Kenny

Hi Folks.This code for my COM1 radio knob works fine:-Com1 Freq Inc/DecThis 'same' code for the NAV1 radio knob does not, I can't see why.NAV1 Freq Inc/DecThe bmp's are both 19x19. It is the same bmp with a different name. I thought this code would work for both COM and NAV radio knobs. I have the ADF radio knob working fine. Can anyone see what I cannot?Regards...Kenny

Hello again folks,I am reworking a panel and it is coming along ok, up till now, that is.I am not really a programmer. I use Panel Studio and PSP for the graphics. My panel uses some FS2002 gauges, BTW, I am using FS9 here not FSX because my online buddies all are still flying FS9.Anyway, I happened to load the panel in FS9 at night (FS time) and my panel and some instruments have that old pink tinge to them. I read the How to in FS.com about altering the colour section in panel config but that applies to FS2002.Is it possible to alter the night lighting in a 2d cockpit in FS9? I know this may be baby stuff for some of you but I am unsure of making changes regarding the g…

I have been trying to use the ACE Tool in the SP1 SDK. Every time I open an XML file I get the same type error attached. I have included the XML file too. Any help sure would be appreciated. Best regards, Bob.(A:ADF1 ACTIVE FREQUENCY,KHz) 10 * 10000 / flr(A:ADF1 ACTIVE FREQUENCY,KHz) 10 * 1000 / 10 % flr(A:ADF1 ACTIVE FREQUENCY,KHz) 10 * 100 / 10 % flr(A:ADF1 ACTIVE FREQUENCY,KHz) 10 * 10 / 10 % flr(A:ADF1 ACTIVE FREQUENCY,KHz) 10 * 10 % flr(A:Adf1 active frequency, KHz) 490 - 0.00208 * 230 * 190 + near(A:Adf1 active frequency, KHz) 100 - 999 + near(A:Adf1 active frequency, KHz) flr(A:adf sound:1, bool)ADF Decrement 100ADF Increment 100ADF Decrement 10ADF Increment 10ADF …

Hello again Folks.I am getting the hang of my basic XML so far but I am confused as to why this is happening.At first startup and a/c selection in FS my Fuel Display popup window is showing in my MFD screen. At present I have not used an electrics 'on' function for simplicity and the toggle switch is in the 'off' position. It should only popup when I press the toggle switch for that window. There is also a Radar popup which works fine. I have checked to make that 'Visible at startup' in Panel Studio is unticked.When I select another a/c and then reselect 'my' a/c the display is blank and the window toggles on and off no problem after that.I am confused why it always shows…

Hey peoplesI have been working on the VC gauge lighting in my new plane for some time now and just about have it down. (Attached is a screen shot for anyone who is interested). one last thing is bugging me, to make the lightmaps work i have tied them to the landing lights and have forced them on at all times usingtrigger_key_event (KEY_LANDING_LIGHTS_SET,1);this is ok but if i press the "L" key or turn the lights on or off using default sim commands the landing lights flicker. i know why this happens, there is a delay between the lights being turned off by the sim and them being turned back on by the gauge. i was wondering if anyone knew of a way to prevent this flicker…

Hello All,I'm searching a good graphist to make payload model image as shown below:http://orbiter.dansteph.com/screenshot/dan.../fsxbell206.jpghttp://orbiter.dansteph.com/screenshot/dansteph/fsxA320.jpghttp://orbiter.dansteph.com/screenshot/dan...xrobindr400.jpgThis is for FsPassengersX due christmas or a little before (30-40 days to go) It's a paid job, I would need 30-50 original payload model.If you want to give it a try the template is here:http://www.fspassengers.com/?action=downlo...8&searchtype=IdQuality must not be less than image above, background must be as template, paint scheme must be fictive but somewhat realist.You can contact me by pm here or by contac…

Hello All:I had no response in the general FS9 forum so I am hoping someone can help me here.I am looking for any info that explains what AC config entry controls on ground stability and prevents an AC from tipping either left or right (depending on which way an on ground turn happens) so that a wing scrape does not happen while the AC is turning at around 10 kts taxi speed.I have checked out the FS2004 Aircraft container SDK but it does not provide an answer to my question. What I'm looking for is this:Which entry is it and what is the value to be changed? Is there not some tutorial which explains in detail what all the parameters are for all the aircraft config entries?…

I'm sure this used to work for FS2K2 (it's in sd2gau27 so it must be true :( ) but I've only just discovered that it definately does not work for FS9 and FSX:if(!fuelsys_set_select) pgauge->mouse_rect[23].cursor = CURSOR_HAND;else pgauge->mouse_rect[23].cursor = CURSOR_DOWNARROW;The callback prototype is set to CURSOR_DOWNARROW. A bit of debug code shows the cursor number is changing from 1 (hand) to 5 (downarrow) but the screen cursor display never changes. What else needs to be done to force the change?-Dai

Hello again Folks.At the risk of appearing dense, I am confused a wee bit here.I have a radio display which shows all the radio frequencies on a grid, like the default Lear 45 in FS9. I will INC/DEC the freqs. by the use of a knob at the side of each freq. in the grid. Using selectable mouse areas.Here's the rub. I have read through the FS2X tutorial and decided that this code is what I need but I have a feeling that I should have a K var. assigned somewhere but I gather from the tutorial that the Click Event should do the job on it's own.But it doesn't!! Remember that I'm a newbie at this, so could someone please show me the error of my ways. Here's the code:-Regards...K…

I think I know the answer (crap!), but just in case...Is there any way to call or insert or whatever a poly that repeats many times, over and over again, outside of the element in which it's originally defined?What I mean is, say I build some kind of polygon, composed of 10 points, some place up above in the gauge, maybe 5 element layers in. Is there any way to call that original polygon down below, from within different elements? This would be great, as I'm currently working on something where the same "image" poly is needed in many places (and they must be in different elements)... and my goodness would such a feature make the code more readable and maintainable!! Avoid…

Hello All,Can one of you guys please shed some light on electrically held / spring loaded type 3 position switches.I am trying to get a a switch to return to the mid position on an electrical panel in the event of and engine / electrical failure. On and off are no problem but a conditional event to do this is giving me a brain freeze.Thanks, Douglas

This is bizzare. This works (backwards of course): (A:AUTOPILOT MASTER,bool) 0 ==A/P But this will NOT work! (A:AUTOPILOT MASTER,bool) 1 ==A/P Neither does this! (A:AUTOPILOT MASTER,bool) 0 !=A/P Does anyone have any idea why???

My goal is to update the GPS flight plan (add, remove waypoints) using C++ code. I used the code sample of the SDK as a base, and I coded a very simple piece of code that is supposed to update the existing flight plan with THE SAME flight plan.The code looks like this:gpsrequest->dwUpdateRequest = 2;gpsrequest->vPosition = gpsinfo->vPosition;gpsrequest->bIsFlightPlanAvailable = TRUE;gpsrequest->bIsDirectTo = FALSE;gpsrequest->lNextWp = gpsinfo->lNextWp;gpsrequest->lWpCounts = gpsinfo->lWpCounts;for (UINT32 i=0; i < gpsrequest->lWpCounts; i++) gpsrequest->pWpData = gpsinfo->pWpData;As you can see, the 'gpsrequest' structure is the mir…

I have read the SP1 SDK Camera info. I see that the bank angle can vary from -180

Hi Folks.Further to Bill's reply to my original Fuel Percent post, my Fuel Stats gauge has these few lines of code. I will be expanding it to include all the tanks. This code is my starting point to show a list of the tanks in a window. This is just the Total Fuel Load to start with.Alas, the second String part returns a figure of 447. I expected to see 100 as all tanks are filled. The poundage figure is correct as that corresponds to the fuel loading. The a/c Fuel and payload window shows all tanks at 100% Could someone check and if possible explain the workings of the percent variable.Thanks.Here's the code:-%((A:FUEL TOTAL QUANTITY WEIGHT, lbs))%!08.2f!%((A:FUEL TOTAL …

My apologies if this is too simple a question, but my panel building needs are limited mainly to minipanels and what I can do in FS Panel Studio. I'm trying to create a simple minipanel for any of the Friendly Panels Boeing panels. I use either a 32, 24 or 16 bit .bmp of one of the instrument frames (bmp background created in Adobe Elements v5) and the mfd gauges in the latest release of FS Panel Studio for use in the Overland aircraft and I'm now getting crash to desktops whenever I load the minipanel up -- I can load the main panel view, but when I switch to minipanel, freeze, then CTD. I AM copying and pasting the gauges between the main panel window and the new min…

Hello guys,I have a serious problem with my Airbus A310 virtual cockpit. The cockpit was 95% done when I realized that something went wrong. My virtual cockpit was too large, meaning in gmax the vc was about 4 times larger than the outside model. However I never had a problem with it because everything worked fine in FS as long as you didn't move your position...So I thought ''ok, I just have to scale the cockpit down to 10 % of its actual size and everything will be fine again.'' I then realized that Flight Simulator is a Microsoft product and nothing will be fine just by hitting one small key...Let's have a look at two pictures:This is how the cockpit looks like in gmax…

Hi All Working with scmp, This code works but sometimes takes 2 to 3 seconds resolve one comparison. Is there a quicker way? (L:SCh_WPT,number) s0 (>@c:FlightPlanWaypointIndex) (@c:FlightPlanWaypointIdent) (@c:FacilityIdent) scmp ! == if{ etc.