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

FSX SP1 gauges.h file corrected and included. XML read/write information updated. Some other minor updates and clarifications.-Dai

Hello again Folks. I am reading through the XML tutorials that Bill has mentioned in another post. I have some examples of other gauges printed off. I am following through the basics ok but am not clear as to where the bmp's should be. The tutorial doesn't mention any specific folders.I am still thinking about the old 2K2 1024 folder which contained the bmp's and the gauges called them from there. EasyGauge calls them from a folder of your own choice as it were. However, where do I place the bmp's for an XML gauge?Sorry for being slightly dense here!!Regards...Ken

Hello,I was wondering if it wasn't too much trouble if someone did the Southwest Canyon Blue and Shamu Tan Liveries for the 50N 737-300/500. I have included some pictures:Here is the 300:http://www.airliners.net/open.file/0863633/L/ The 500:http://www.airliners.net/open.file/1225936/M/And maybe a Shamu Tan in the 500: (This one would look great)http://www.airliners.net/open.file/0832462/M/I hope I'm not being rude asking for all of these favors. All I really want is just one repaint. And that would be the Southwest Canyon Blue livery on the 50N 737-300. The others are just extra but would really be great if they were done. Actually just the Shamu Tan 500 and the Canyon Bl…

HI Folks. I've been away from working with panels and gauges due to illness but feel now that I am able to get going again. However, I still consider myself a beginner. I know that XML is current but I am still finding my way with the EasyGauge prog. I tried logging into their forum today to no avail due to my password etc. not being recognised. I thought that they had maybe made me inactive, so I mailed them to check. My mail has been returned as undelivered. Is EasyGauge still around? I know that a new version was being worked on. Perhaps someone could let me know.Regards...Ken

It's been mentioned in a few posts recently that if you use differential braking, you lose access to the KEY_BRAKE (i.e. slam everything on) function. I thought that if you still had access to the key_event then you could possibly get round the problem by using the differential braking as a sort of override function. It turns out you can. The following code uses differential braking to simulate the KEY_BRAKE event. Why bother? This was part of a POC for an antiskid unit; if the antiskid was turned off, I needed to allow direct braking again. The key_event fires off multiple times a second, so the release_timer does two things; it smooths out the key_event and also acts as…

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The variables file for XML states that KEY BRAKES is in percentage (up to 32K) and suggests that it is possible to apply the brakes as a percentage. You certainly cannot do this in C as a key_event - they're either on or off. Can someone confirm the ability to apply XML brakes as a percentage? I know nothing about XML and I'd rather have an answer to this before I spend time learning how to program an XML brake gauge that talks to a .gau file.MTIA.-Dai

Has anyone noticed the new "tools" in FSX SDK SP1a?The first is psd2xml.exe...Psd2Xml is a tool that generates the files required for a gauge from a multilayered Adobe

I'm very sad to inform our community that Ron Freimuth has died a few weeks ago. Considering his contribution to the FS Flight dynamics knowledge, this is a cruel loss. I make the wish we will never forget what he taught us. I also hope AVSIM will announce this sad event in its news.God rest his soulHerv

Well can I convert a gauge from FS8 to XML?Is it hard to rewrite the gauge to XML? I would need a tutorial to do this.

Hey there! ;)can anyone tell me where I can set the wing flex rate and stiffness of the wing?? Is it in the air file? I didn't find anything in the aircraft.cfg... I've used AirEd to open the air file but it shows no such entry...any ideas what to do? My wings are too stiff now... they bend up when lift is applied but they dont swing enough in turbulences... also no swinging at touchdown :(cheers and thx in advance,Oli

I concede that sometimes I'm so stupid I overlook the completely obvious, but can some tell me how to retrieve RUNWAY_SURFACE? I'd like to provide some form of feedback when on the ground.-Dai

Hi everyone,I've been working on an algorithm for computing and displaying flight paths in an FMS, i.e. with the right "curves" at flyby and flyover waypoints. I've put up an article about this here, if anyone's interested:http://www.martinboehme.de/fs/fms_flight_path.pdfComments are of course welcome!Cheers,Martin

For the Radio's. The gauge works like this: There are four screens (windows), in the first screen is the Com1 active frequency, in the second there is Com1 Standby frequency, these are displayed when Com1 Switch is selected, when Com2 Switch is active the Com1 frequency, are replace by the Com2 frequencies. The Nav1 and Nav2 work the same in the other two windows (Screens). The code below does this, but changing the frequencies is the problem, as it uses only one Knob to change the Standby frequencies, so when Com1 is selected, I can change the stanby frequencies as I sould be able to, but this also changes the Com2 Standby frequency, the same happens with the other Knob,…

I am have a little trouble in making a prop starter for FS9. The switch should work like this: when the switch is in the middle the starter is off, click down for the primer, and then click up for the starter to engage. I have looked through endless posts on the forum, and through the XML starters in FS9, but I think I have confused myself even more. Help !Switch Code:(L:Starter Startup,enum) 0 == if{ 1 (>L:Engine1 Starter,enum) 1 (>L:Starter Startup,enum) } (L:Engine1 Starter,enum) (L:Engine1 Starter,enum) == if{ 0 (>K:TOGGLE_STARTER1) } els{ (L:Engine1 Starter,enum) == if{ 0 (A:General eng rpm:1,RPM) 400> ! && if{ (L:Engine1 Starter,enum) 1 (>L:En…

Hello AllCan anyone tell me how to open and read a .mdl extension? I trying to get a panel from one aircraft from fs2004 to show it's panel in fsx.The .mdl file I'm refering to is in the model folder for the specific a/c.What I'm trying to get done is to use the panel from the Aegean Sea Hawk to work in the hovercontrol jayhawk. I'm not a programer or anything in that area. I just love flying that jayhawk. I've asked hovercontrol but got no response. Fsx will allow me to fly the thing, but alas, no panel to speak of. Thanks in advance for any help.Ernest

Hi,I would like the AP to switch between NAV1 and NAV2 for navigation. I have looked at some threads here but it is not very clear to me how to set up the click event. So far I have: %((A:AUTOPILOT NAV SELECTED,enum) 1 == )%{if}%Enable NAV 2%{else}%Enable NAV 1%{end} (A:AUTOPILOT NAV SELECTED,enum) 1 == if{ (>K:AP_NAV2_SELECT_SET) } els{ (>K:AP_NAV1_SELECT_SET) } Is this the correct event or should it be (>K:AP_NAV1_SELECT,bool)Does SET require a frequency? I would be very pleased if someone could tell me what is wrong in the click part?Thanks for your time.Roelof

I'm new at attempting serious gauge work -- in the past all I've done is to manipulate and substitute various things via the panel.cfg files.But now I've just added the Feelthere CRJ, and as many know one of its many omissions is simicons for switching panels. I started fooling around trying to add these, but realize that I'd rather add hidden click areas like the Flight1 MD80. It works beautifully after you get used to it.But information on adding these click areas is scant, so I'd like to know if anyone can either:1) Describe the various steps for me.or2) Direct me to some previous discussion or tutorial that I can work through.Either way, I'll be obliged!Closely re…

I have a freeware FS9 panel where the gauges do not appear in FSX. The gauge file is a C .GAU file, in the 'cluster' format (not the FS98 format, which I know doesn't work in FSX).What may be stopping the gauge appearing in FSX, and is it possible to fix it by hacking it in a hex editor?

Hey all,I'm working on the VC for my Embraer 175-195 and am running into trouble with the resolution of the VC. I can get everything to work, the VC shows up in FS, i can position gauges, but the resolution of the gauges is horrible! Whatever size i make 'em, they are unreadable.PLease, are there any suggestions as to what i'm doing wrong? As things stand nhow i'm about to give yup and just release without a VC [:(]Many thanks in advance!Rgds,Robertp.s. the outside model:http://www.aircanadian.ca/emb195/acd195.jpg

I see ACM V2.5 on many aircraft .cfg files, what program is this and where can I get it?

For those who wonder why there could be some problems editing or tuning this aircraft, just have a look in the aircraft.cfg (fuel) section to the "RightMain" fuel tank parameters. This is what I have:RightMain = -6.4, 16.8 0.0, 2040,0 //Longitudinal (feet), Lateral (feet), Vertical (feet), Usable(gallons), Unusable (gallons)Without a comma after the lateral offset (16.8), everything goes wrong. So check your file (I suspect it could be different according to the FSX version you have) and, if needed, add the appropriate missing comma :-(Herv

Anyone use NURBS to model? It is a bit of a learning curve and tougher, but seems to have some advantages.Also, a while back someone mentioned to me that if they had to do it over again, they would do their initial modeling of the fuselage in NURBS in Rhino 3D, and then move that to 3DSMAX (perhaps as a poly) as the NURBS tools were better/easier in Rhino.Anyone know/think that is true today with Rhino 4.0 vs. 3DSMax 8?While a lot is what you know and preference, it seems there may be truth to this due to Rhino being a NURBS tool.Patrick

Hello all!I am new the to the FDE design and I am trying to figure out how to adjust TBL 1506.I guess that the very first line should be either CN1 or CN2, and the first column shows the Mach number.My question is: What represent the numbers that can be modidied and how can I start adjusting those numbers?Thanks a lot for your answers!Cheers,LFMNboy:)

I am redesigning a 777 panel based on FSX 747 panel cab file with no pfd/mfd as I have a multi monitor setup. While testing, my autopilot is not obeying the heading selector. My default 747 follows heading ok. Any ideas what causes this and the fix for it?I am using a Meljet FS 2004 model...