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Post by volkerboehme on Jul 9, 2012 15:43:20 GMT -5
Hi Manfred,
first of all, congratulations for the great job you've done. Judging from the screenshots, it's awesome.
I noticed that FSX isn't as predictable as FS9 for some reason. It appears that the presence or absence of Acceleration does make a difference and who knows what else. Some people had trouble with the Constellation series and some didn't.
Best regards, Volker
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Post by sunny9850 on Jul 9, 2012 18:37:02 GMT -5
I would suggest looking at the install location first for working vs not working.
Cheers Stefan
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qar02
ConvairLiner
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Post by qar02 on Jul 9, 2012 22:31:12 GMT -5
For the missing gauges problem...
The FSX Cessna gauges are in the main Gauge file.
The Panel Config folder, for the Basler, might be edited to call for the lagacy gauge files....as a temporary fix.
The Basler Panel Config has the 208's gauges linked to the "Basler" cab file. If that notation is replaced by just "XML" the main gauge file should be able to provide the FSX guage.
Do not change any of the numers found on the gauge line...these are for panel location and gauge size.
qar02
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bob-bgan005
DC-6B
4 motors are better then 2
Posts: 225
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Post by bob-bgan005 on Jul 9, 2012 23:41:58 GMT -5
Replies follow:
Edit, Bob, have you tried running FSX as Admin?
Answer: My FSX directory is C:FSX, I am always Admin.
What do you mean when you say " I copied the cab files to the gauge file" ? You copied them into an identically named directory? (might be a good test)
Answer: No, I copied all files from the panel file to the FSX Gauges file and I took all gauge files out of the panel file but left the config file. This was no help
For douglasfana another stab in the dark - your FSX is what - out of the box, SP1, SP2 or Acceleration?
Answer: FSX Deluxe, SP1, no Acceleration, this is according to the Help, About menu.
Are you running in DXT10 preview mode?
Answer: I do not know what this is or means.
When you load the plane after a fresh install, does FSX complain about any gauges it finds in the BT-67?
Answer: Only had some alerts the first time I loaded the aircraft. Same as all other new aircraft.
When you hover your mouse over the gauges, do you get any tooltips?
Answer: No
While we are puzzling about this, some wholly unasked-for advice...
- use Printscreen for screenshots, this copies your FS screen to the clipboard and you can paste it into any image processing software, save as JPG and post here.
- set your Windows explorer so that it shows you file extensions, and possibly the "detailed" listing (date and exact length)
I tried a couple of things. I added my own Mini panel to the 2D section. I have a standard one I use and I place the aircraft's original gauges in it instead of the stock Microsoft Minipanel gauges. I replaced one of the gauges with Cessna208B_Basler!itt and it did not show up.
I then went to the Cessna 208 aircraft file, C208B panel file. I found it has it's gauges in a cab file like the Basler. I copied the C208B panel gauge cab file (Cessna208B_XML to the Basler panel file. I then put Cessna208B_XML!itt in place of my gauge in the Minipanel and it showed up and worked.
I then put Cessna208B_XML!itt in place of both Basler itt gauges in the Vcockpit01 section and the C208B gauges showed up on the panel and worked.
Still don't know what the problem is but my guess is the gauge conversion to Basler.
Hope this helps ( to use a well known phrase! ;D)
Bob
PS: LONG LIVE FS2004!!!!!
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Post by romeo33delta on Jul 10, 2012 0:43:14 GMT -5
Well, I had some time tonight so I took her out of General Mitchell Field (Milwaukee, WI) on a short hop up to Austin Straubel (Green Bay).
Nice flight. Climbed out up to 10 thousand and set a course of 358 degrees. If I recall, we were booting along at 167knots.
She is a DREAM! Now all I need is for one of your great painters to come up with a BASLER AIRLINES paint scheme to make my day.
Last Summer, my wife and I had the pleasure of watching one with Basler markings practicing touch and go landings at our local airport. We just parked on the shoulder just off the axis of the runway he was using ... so that he nearly had to come directly over us. Must have been there for 30 minutes before he finally took off for Oshkosh.
Thanks for making a truly beautiful aircraft. She was well worth the waint ... every single day. Hope to see her in FS9 shortly, as I fly there as well!
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Post by mjahn on Jul 10, 2012 2:36:27 GMT -5
Hello everybody,
Yes it now looks like there could be some incompatibility concerning the revised C208B gauges. Thanks qar02 and Bob, your tests and conclusions are good clues.
Hansi has already taken a close look and it seems there is a likely culprit. We will have a new cab file for you to test soon. I'll post the link here.
Manfred
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jplr
ConvairLiner
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Post by jplr on Jul 10, 2012 10:51:39 GMT -5
Works good on my side, Thank you Manfred and crew for this awsome and wonderful new release
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Post by mjahn on Jul 10, 2012 17:04:17 GMT -5
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bob-bgan005
DC-6B
4 motors are better then 2
Posts: 225
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Post by bob-bgan005 on Jul 10, 2012 21:03:09 GMT -5
Houston, we have gauges!!
I have both gauges on the VC panel and the Minipanel has the ttl gauge for engine reference.
The problem is solved now what was the problem?
Thanks for a good aircraft.
Bob
Edit: First understand I DO NOT like FSX. I use it to fly because of good aircraft like yours. I am flying but I cannot find the map view. I looked at the key commands but could not find map view. How do I get map view to come up? No , I do not like GPS either.
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Post by douglasfana on Jul 11, 2012 1:24:28 GMT -5
Hello Manfred and Team,
I have apply the modification with new CAB file and all is OK now. Thank you for your cooperation and patience. I can now fly really with this beautiful plane. Regards and good flights douglasfana
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Post by mjahn on Jul 11, 2012 5:53:25 GMT -5
That seems to have done the trick then, many thanks to all who reported it and pointed at a likely cause.
The culprit was the tooltip, of all things. Different kinds of code conventions for tooltips are offered by different SDK's, and the one we used apparently didn't work on all machines or FSX installations - the details of that last bit is still a mystery.
We are working on an update, mainly a more standard panel layout and a new ASI gauge. Will keep you posted.
Bob: " I am flying but I cannot find the map view. I looked at the key commands but could not find map view. How do I get map view to come up? No , I do not like GPS either." I am afraid I don't understand - which map view? which key commands?
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bob-bgan005
DC-6B
4 motors are better then 2
Posts: 225
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Post by bob-bgan005 on Jul 11, 2012 12:52:21 GMT -5
What map I was talking is the map that shows the flight plan. I remembered last night how to access it. Go to the tool bar menu at the top of FSX. Select the World drop down then select Map.
On most 2D panels there is a small icon called map view that allows you to access the map without going to the menu tool bar. I thought at first that there might be a keyboard key combination that would let me access the map. There is not. Only the tool bar menu can do it as far as I can find.
I do not know how to add items to the 3D panel so I cannot add the icon myself. I may add it to my Minipanel in the 2D view. I like the 2D panels better for having to move between different aircraft windows in a hurry especially on landing.
I have flown many hours in a 2D panel and am used to them. Also the 3D's have not that good. For me the 3D panels are darker and harder to see.
Bob
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Post by mjahn on Jul 11, 2012 13:49:29 GMT -5
Shouldn't be hard to see if you turn on the spotlights ... but I'm not trying to convert you to anything.
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Post by sunny9850 on Jul 11, 2012 17:05:06 GMT -5
You should be able to create a keyboard shortcut to open the map view in FSX. Somewhere under options....settings...or something like that similar to how you assign a key to activate the gear or flaps.
Cheers Stefan
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Post by bushpounder on Jul 13, 2012 21:33:29 GMT -5
Will there be a paint kit for this plane, and also the C-47? Thanks! I really am enjoying BOTH planes!
Don
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