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

I've created a fuel range indicator gauge in nautical XML for my own personal use, but I'm having a problem. When I shut the aircraft off (cold & dark) the gauge still stay illuminated (on). Is there a way to make the gauge turn off when I shut the aircraft down (Avionics/Main)?%((A:Eng fuel flow GPH:1, gallons per hour) (A:Eng fuel flow GPH:2, gallons per hour) + (A:Eng fuel flow GPH:3, gallons per hour) + (A:Eng fuel flow GPH:4, gallons per hour) + 60 / (A:FUEL TOTAL QUANTITY, gallon) r / 60 / (A:GPS Ground Speed, knot) *)%!06d!Used Fuel Indicator(A:FUEL TOTAL QUANTITY, gallon) (>L:clear,enum)(L:Conv, bool) ! (>L:Conv, bool)Used Fuel IndicatorAny help is appre…

I need some XML that will allow the "blue box" to display around the SN4550's "flags" for about 6 to 7 seconds, then disappear.For example, in pseudo-code:if (HDG or LOC or NAV) then {display blue box for 6 seconds}The blue box is displayed via: (L:HdgSelBox,bool)http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/6739/sn4550flagsax3.jpg

I have this great little aircraft and all is well except for the clock: the hour hand stays on the previous hour's digit until the top of the hour then it jumps. 3:45 shows the hour hand directly on the 3 and it gets very difficult to tell time late in the hour.The screenshot on eaglesoft's site also shows this so it's not something on my system causing it, at least I don't think so. (That clock shows 2:25 with the hour hand directly on the 2 not almost halfway towards the 3)http://www.eaglesoftdg.com/images/aircraft...2_735/xl2D1.jpgIs there any way to edit the gauge and adjust it for a smooth motion like in other analog clocks, or is there a fix somewhere I can download…

Hi,I've been trying to create a Dialog box in FSX using the DialogBox API call and with the resource for the dialog box in a resource only dll.Creating the box works fine and it displays correctly but... I can't communicate with the dialogbox ! I receive the WM_INITIALZE message and from then on the WM_REDRAW message but the title bar of the dialog stays in the "unfocussed" state and when I try to click the dialog (or the FSX window for that matter) I get the typical low xylophone "bong" sound. I also tried setting DialogMode via SimConnect but except for the background of the main FSX window turning black, this has no effect on the behaviour of the dialog box.Has anyone …

Hi:What I'm trying to achieve here is a simple 3 section display showing the I.D., distance and magnetic course to the station tuned into NAV1 when the case value is 0 and the I.D., distance and magnetic course to the next waypoint in an FS9 GPS flightplan when the case value is 1.Each of the text sections work on their own as separate elements although the waypoint won't cycle to the next when you fly over it.I'm fairly certain I'm using the wrong event ID in the mouse section 'cause when the gauge loads in, a little indicator light I have in a section is on and the active mouse area doesn't change the case value and switch it off. Even I can get the little blinky light…

Hey guysDoes anyone know if there is or where I can find a brighter strobe light for the POSKY 767-300?? The one that comes with the aircraft is a bit dull.-thank you

Hi, i need a help. I want to merge wilco publishing A320 edition with overland Model. But i Want to have Aircraft model by overland and 2D panel and virtual cockpit made from wilco. I try to mix these models with following instructions:1st : Copy IFDG model in Wilco's Aircraft, BackUp/Replace the model2nd : Copy the Contact Points of IFDG and replace wilco's ( aircraft.cfg)3rd : Copy "LIGHTS" effect of IFDG and Replace Wilco's ( aircraft.cfg)BUt!!! When i made this, next i changed textures, and started the Flight Simulator 2004, but the model was under the ground, virtual cockpit wasn't here...Please help. Becouse next i want to try to merge wilco A330/340 with overland o…

Hi all,I'm making a gauge that will trigger a bitmap when the altitude hits every 500ft,(0-500, 501-1000, etc) both up and down in altitude.I'm not to sure where to begin since I could make a gauge like such:(A:Indicated Altitude, feet) 501 < (A:Indicated Altitude, feet) 0 > &But, I would have to make at least 50 entries just for 25,000 ft. There has to be a simpler way.Any help will be greatly appreciated.Thanks,Benny

Hi guys,In FSX and XML I'm using AP_ATT_HOLD_OFF and AP_ATT_HOLD_ON, and if on with the AP on, I can use AP_PITCH_REF_INC_DN and AP_PITCH_REF_INC_UP to set the pitch angle. BTW, (>K:AP_PANEL_ALTITUDE_ON)turns this feature off.Anyone know how to set this up so that the AP will still capture the selected altitude?I'm also using SYNC_FLIGHT_DIRECTOR_PITCH which successfully synchronises the FD to the existing pitch.How is AP_PITCH_REF_SELECT used? It says in the SDK, 'Selects pitch reference for use with +/-' ???

Hi guys,I was trying to merge Wilco's Airbus series Vol.2 with Overlands Airbus models. i know there are two main ways to merge a panel and a plane.In this case, one would be to remove all content from overland's panel.cfg and alias it to Wilco's panel folder. This seemed to work fine with the exception of me not having the DFE of Wilco (which I like).The second way is to insert overland's model into the Wilco A332 folder and copying the contact points and lights from Overland into the Wilco aircraft.cfg. I have done this, but for some reason the aircraft sinks below the surface and bounces around like a hyperactive 8 year old on a Kool Aid rush.Yet these same numbers in …

Hello!I have a question about this here: does it takes less time to load a Texture 1024x1024 (512mb) than 10 smaler textures but together also 512mb?Thanks for any Feedbacks :)Cheers Isra

I'm programming a simple, 2-axis autopilot that has only ALT HOLD (capture and hold).It also has a VS function, whereby you can "dial in" the desired VS (plus or minus) and then "activate" it such that the a/c ascends or descends accordingly.What key_event is used to enable the VS HOLD (that works, that is...)This doesn't seem to work: if ( mode == 3 || mode == 5 ) { if ( AUTOPILOT_VERTICAL_HOLDvar.var_value.n == 0) { trigger_key_event(KEY_AP_VS_ON,0); } else { trigger_key_event(KEY_AP_VS_OFF,0); } }neither does KEY_AP_VS_HOLD...

I notice that if you hover the mouse over the FMC screen it gives a tooltip saying "Horizontal Situation Indicator" but the screen is blank.Opened the panel in Panel Studio and checked the VC pages, but it's not there. Neither are the overhead switches.Anyone know where that gauge comes from? Is it built into the model? Is is supposed to be blank (I assume it's a bug, but is it for all or just me?)BTW: default 737-400...

Hi all,Since my employer is the leading supplier of Gulfstream avionics packages, I am seeking all Gulfstream jets and I am planning to make realistic panels to match them. Since I am not an aircraft designer I am having problems. I don't want to spend my time on a panel until I get a jet with a realistic flight model. I have d/l'd some freeware jets and have tossed out the ones that I just don't like for various reasons. I found a G IV and it flies like a dream. But I have issues with some others, namely the Linder Designs Gulfstream G 100 and G V. Both of them have strange nose-down attitudes and unrealistic airspeed drops when the flaps are lowered and they seem to flo…

ATC calls in FS9. I have AI birds that don't get called properly and I can't figure out why. A Gulfstream V is "Gulfstream Gulfstream" and a Bombardier Global Express is "Experimental". Is there a list somewhere of all the phrases that ATC can say? I have EditVoicepack but I thought I could just use what is in the file already. I don't think I am putting the proper entries in the aircraft.cfg or something. Any suggestions?Thanks,dolph

OK, I know the basics of XML gauge programming but one thing bothers me; how to make a key input do something? For example, I want that when user presses "K" key that my gauge cuts the throttle. I know how to achieve this with a click command, but what ever I do I can't make it react to key inputs:Code: <---this works fine but I want to do it by pressing a key on the keyboard-----------------------------------------------------"THROTTLE_CUT"this doesn't workI know that I'm suppose to use ... but that's as far as I go on this matter. One last thing, I know that the command for cutting the throttle is "F1" but I gave this only as an example.Thanx for any help

Hi all This works OK with other single Color Value entries in formatted text But put in two with code and the second one is dead. Has anyone got more than one to work.

HI,I'm trying to find the code that will make my Heading gauge active (armed)without the AP master being on; so, that the HDG light on my autopilot gauge is on and waiting for the AP master switch be be turned on to initiate the desired turn.I've tried different K codes and (A:Autopilot Heading Lock, bool), etc. I've tried to have it turn on when the panel is loaded but no luck.Any help will be appreciated.

Can somebody help me with what these sets of numbers mean. I understand fuel type and center 1, 2, etc. It's the five set of numbers separated by commas I would like more info on. I believe the forth set affects fuel quanity. I am most interested in adjusting rate of consumption and what tanks burn off first. thanks, Stevefuel_type = 2number_of_tank_selectors = 1electric_pump = 1Center1 = 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 2700.000, 0.000Center2 = 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 2050.000, 0.000LeftMain = 0.000, -8.000, 0.000, 600.000, 1.500RightMain = 0.000, 8.000, 0.000, 600.000, 1.500

Hi Guys,I want to move the HDG bug in, say, the clockwise direction, and have the aircraft turn in the same direction. If the HDG bug is moved more than 180

Hi people, I am not a panel wizzard, nor a code geek. But I am very demanding on my panels :-bang .So out of just pure frustration with the current Captain SIM FMC, I just wondered to myself what if??????? So here I went installing the PSS B757 on FSX. I was crossing my fingers and....:-jumpy IT WORKED! :-beerchug BUT........:-zhelp The overhead panel won't pop up. Here is why. It is titled as:Fixed Window37=OVERHEAD - USE KEYPAD 5and the section reads as this:Fixed Window37](I removed the first bracket for the line to show)Background_color=16,16,16 size_mm=1024,768position=7visible=0ident=37render_3d_window=0nomenu=0window_size= 1.000, 1.000window_pos= 0.000, 0.000gauge…

I was working on a 737 panel however since I started I have changed PCs and normally when I wanted to change the color of his gauge I would just edit the gauge and BMPs within FSPanel Studio.Well now when I try to do that just for his gauge, I get a LoadLibrary error saying the module couldnt be loaded..etc. I dont know hwo to cure this one. I did get GAUBMP to edit the gauge with my new colors but I get a FS9 error with that one lol and it crashes FS9....so I dont know how to get panel studio to work....help??Gary HayesLevel-D SimulationsNo im not a "real" pilot, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night.Intel Core2 Duo E6600 (4MB L2 Cache,2.4GHz,1066 FSB).:.…

Does anyone have a set of Hobbs Meters for FSX? The Hobbs1 and Hobbs2 gauges are FS98 types. Thanks, best regards, Bob.

The most irritating thing about FS9 for me (by far) is the VC. It's fine if you have one or two vcockpit sections in the panel.cfg, but above that it becomes unflyable. I fly only from the VC, and for this reason, stuff like the F1 PC-12 is completely useless. That particular aircraft has 6 vcockpit sections, so you get about 3 frames a second on the gauges. Straight into the bin is where that went.Is FSX different? If so, I'm buying it tomorrow. If not, well... how silly.

Would someone explain to a rookie what the air file is and does. How is it related to the aircraft.cfg file?