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Hi all.Microsoft actually makes .NET ( version 1.1 ) available for free, for anyone inclined to try programming in the NEt environment. Prograns written in a NEt language require the .NET 1.1 runtimes to be installed on the user's computer.You must install the Microsoft .NET Framework Version 1.1 Redistributable Package:http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details...&displaylang=enThen, you must install the .NET Framework SDK Version 1.1:http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details...&displaylang=enThen you need an IDE. Here's a great, free C# or VB NET IDE ( SharpDevelop ):http://www.icsharpcode.net/OpenSource/SD/Now you can write and distribute .NET programs.Dick

Hi all.Many people don't realize that Microsoft provides free language tools for the Windows environment. Here's a totally free, and up-to-date ( Visual Studio C++ for 2003 ) C++ environment for building windows APPs and DLLs...should work for gauges:Free C++ from Microsoft:http://msdn.microsoft.com/visualc/vctoolkit2003/MS Win32 Platform SDK:http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details...&displaylang=enA great GUI/IDE for C++:http://upp.sourceforge.net/index.htmlDick

OK, here's the deal..I'm a final year student at uni studying industrial design.For my final project i've designed a GA cockpit for the year 2020 and i've made a full size mock-up of it.I've also bought some FDS and GoFLight switches and circuit boards to turn it into an FS simulator. But i need an autopilot gauge that i can assign switch/knob functions to.Hans Hartmann of flight1 has made me an MFD and an HUD but says he hasn't got the time to do an autopilot. is anyone willing to make a quick one for me? I don't have the knowledge/software/time to do it, so i'd really appreciate the help.Basically it works a little bit like the airbus FCU but doesn't have all the fancy …

is there something im missing?i am getting ready to mock up a flight im doing in the real world for the VA im with (Virtual Westjet) which is from CYHM, hamilton to CYYC calgary now ive got a good scnery of CYYC with jet ways and everything but im desperately looking for cyhm scenery. i have looked through the file library and found more Fly! and fs98 scnery of hamilton than fs2002/2004 does anyone know where i can find a good cyhm scenery??thanks

Hi all.Months ago, Borland offered their excellent Delphi 6 Personal edition free for download at their US Borland website. It is no longer available, as newer versions have appeared, and a change in policy is now in place.But, the Borland Polish website still offers this free version ( in English ):http://www.borland.pl/downloads/delphi6per...hi6Personal.exeThe tools I have made for FS have been made using this free version. Commercial applications cannot be made, but freeware programs can be shared without restriction.If you are interested in programmming for Flight Simulator this is a great deal. Delphi 6 code can be made as console or Windows win32 apps. The code is c…

Has anyone got a Shockwave Jet truck???

One is the nicest bridges is still missing in FS...The sunshine skyway is still absent from FS...is there anyone planning on doing a freeware one?THanks,Marc

hello,I have an idea, but I'm not sure wether it is technically feasible or not.You know, in fs9, if I fly a plane, I'm sure that the plane I fly will never have any technical failure (e.g. engine failure, electrical failure etc), in other words the chance for failure is zero. Unless you set the failures inside the fs9 by yourself. But in the real world, the chance is still there, even it is extremely miniscule. My suggestion is, by playing around with probabilities (perhaps from real world statistics), the proposed add-on to access the fs9 variables (if it can, i'm not sure) to create system failure by chance and random, without the knowledge of the pilot (fs9 user).If t…

After collecting tons of reference I am soon ready to start developing my (to be honest; pretty cool) scenery project for FS2004.But I could need some partners to get this thing done before the end of the year.We're not talking about a very big area; but I'd be happy to hear from somebody who can handle photoscenery, exclude, placing autogen and perhaps altering the terrain slightly (I've got photos and all ready).Being an animator/illustrator/conceptual designer myself it feels natural to me to focus on textures and some models, but also here I could need a few helping hands since there is quite some work to be done.I'd also be happy to hear from some FX-programmers.If y…

I have a stand alone application that I would like to be able to send and receive multiplayer info/messages from MSFS2004 and VATSIM. I've downloaded the M$ SDK - but it is of limited use since it doesn't seem to describe the *contents* of the messages/packets. (for example it says that latitutde is a 32bit integer - but how is it encoded?)Does anyone know of any documentation or source code that captures these messages... I know I could use a packet sniffer, but I would like to avoid the pain of figuring it all out. I know that, for example, VATSIM and IVAO must have figured it out along with squawkbox box folks, but I haven't seen any docs.Thanks!Senior Captain, Pier …

Hi@all,i am programming a small tool for FS2004, where i need to know whether an aircraft is flyable or only ai.I know it is listed in the airfile of the aircraft but it is a binary file.Does anybody know how to readout this data?Thanks a lot...

Hi,During real-world flying I have been able to log GPS-data as well as aircraft attitude data (roll, pitch, heading).Now, I would love to be able to input this data into the FS2004, and thus be able to look at the flight from FS2004.Any ideas how this could be done? I am a programmer, but have no experience with programing towards FS2004 (or other versions for that matter). I was thinking that since it is possible to fly several people over a network, maybe I could hack my way into this protocol to feed my real-world flight data into FS2004. I should then be able to see the aircraft at least (but would I be able to "sit inside" the aircraft and follow the instruments and…

Hi everybodyI made a little Delphi program to calculate True Airspeed, Rate of Descent and a few more data. I want the program to run along with my FS2004. I think it could be fun to be able to read the Airspeed and the altitude directly from the FS2004 via FSUIPC. My problem is that I do not how to do that. Does anybody know of some documentation I can read about how FSUIPC can made an add-on program read these data. Or even better a little codse example in Delphi (or i think VisualBasic is OK too allthough it's not me "language").Best RegardsLars

I am currently working on a (freeware or maybe open source) GPS/Instrument data exporter using FSUIPC. It takes the data from FSUIPC and sends it out to a serial port connected Palm OS PDA, using special client software. The server(runs on the desktop) is coded in VB, and the client is coded in C++. I am running into a problem, though: what format should I display it in? I've been toying around with mini-glass cockpits, simple instrument readouts, all the way to full-featured moving map GPS displays! What would you like to see?

Hello,i am searching for a sample code sniplet in DELPHI to create aMenu or Submenu in FS Menu Strukture via a Module ( dll ).I need this for my own Module !!I have found many c++ or VB codes, but i cant but i am not possible to convert C++ to Delphi !Please, can anyone help me here?MANY THANKSMatthias

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Hi,I just started looking into writing an addon for FS2004 and have a question: How can I find out the geographical location of NDBs, VORs, ILSs and intersections?Does anybody have any starting pointers to some sample code or docs?Thanks a lot,MARK

Could someone point me to a utility that will scan FS2004 scenery files and write the data to a text file?I need to grab the following information:ICAOLatLongElevationRunway NameRunway LengthRunway WidthRunway Surface TypeI've tried Super Flight Planner 3 but it jumbles the data together.Thanks,

Hi,Is is ossible to modify MSFS to get more runway options for landing whenrequesting landing from ATC?

Is it possible to convert MS2004 scenery into DirectX (.X) file format?

Have a read of the pinned topic in the Hangar forum regarding the Draft EULA.

Can anyone give me hints as to why I would get the error "The selected Adventure appears to be corrupted" when I try to make a minor change to an existing .abl file such as the sample.abl in the FS2004 SDK or the flight lessons which come with FS2004?I am using Windows XP and have tried the above .abl files on both FS 9.0 and 9.1. Thanks.

Hello.I want to write a module that takes over the FF from FS. Does any one know if this would be possible? Can you even use DirectX programing in a FS-module? In real life I am flying for my PPL (Only 10h yet) and I was very diapointed with the FF in 2004 when I brought a FF joystick. It feels totaly unnatural..I have found the following problems with MSFS FF:1. It uses constant forces instead of the self centering spring which would give a much better result avoiding the stick to sudbenly move uncontrollably.2. You must be able to trim away the forces like in a real airplane. The trim in FS just changes the interpretation of the Joystick output not the position on the j…

Hi everyoneI am looking at developing (yet another) weather add-on for Flight Simulator. This will use data available for New Zealand airports (where I am based) that is not available in the worldwide METAR database.Does anybody know where I can find useful documentation on how to decode/encode a .WX file used by FS9?ThanksRichard

Hi all,I'm building some profiles for Flight Assistant, the Freeware Voice recognition program.I've already uploaded a stable profile with 256 Voice Commands.What I am looking for is the following.I am already very familiar with the kneeboard keys fileMicrosoft GamesFlight Simulator 9Aircraftkneeboard_keys.htm What I want is to print out or cut and paste all of the available commands that one can see when they view the "settings, assignments, all commands"For instance there are a dozen or so GPS commands in there. Also, is there a way to itemize all key commands in order without a lot of work.IE: CTRL a CTRL b SHIFT Num9 SHift Num5I want to see what is used up and w…