Hi Guys, i looked on the simforums , but could not find anything, can anyone point me to some instructions as to how to get the RXP530waas to show up actually in the panel of the VC, instead of just available as a view?I wanted to install it in my Carendo planes particularly, Thanks in advance, mark

I've done this a few times. Basically it's a matter of first adding it as a 2D panel and then editing the panel.cfg file.In that file, you need to find the default GPS entries, EG. "Gauge01=gps_500, 1,16,253,213". You'll need to replace the "gps_500" part with "rxpGNS!GNS530". Don't change the gauge number or the numbers behind, that way you'll keep the placement and size of the GPS. A quick way to do this is to 1: Add the GPS with the RXP tool2: Navigate to that airplane's panel folder with windows explorer, and make a backup of the file pane.cfg. Important.4: open panel.cfg using notepad.3: Using the shortcut Ctrl+f, search for gps_5004: Wherever you find that entry, replace it with rxpGNS!GNS5305: Save the file and go flying. If you get a CTD it's probably because you've missed an entry.

I've done this a few times. Basically it's a matter of first adding it as a 2D panel and then editing the panel.cfg file.In that file, you need to find the default GPS entries, EG. "Gauge01=gps_500, 1,16,253,213". You'll need to replace the "gps_500" part with "rxpGNS!GNS530". Don't change the gauge number or the numbers behind, that way you'll keep the placement and size of the GPS. A quick way to do this is to 1: Add the GPS with the RXP tool2: Navigate to that airplane's panel folder with windows explorer, and make a backup of the file pane.cfg. Important.4: open panel.cfg using notepad.3: Using the shortcut Ctrl+f, search for gps_5004: Wherever you find that entry, replace it with rxpGNS!GNS5305: Save the file and go flying. If you get a CTD it's probably because you've missed an entry.

Hey, thanks for that, i had a go, the first plane I tried, did not appear to have the GPS500 entry, so I could not substitute it. It was the carenado skylane 182Q.Does this method only work if you have an existing GPS fitted in the dash?cheers,Mark

Mark,I just noticed that your'e a commercial member and I got really curious on this. What commercial company/group do you represent?EDITED: Mark, Thanks for the PM!

Edited November 22, 200916 yr by UlfB

Hey 747 Fan, I managed to get the unit installed in the VC of my Mooney M20J, its slightly the wrong shape, but works fine. Thank you! Can I just re itereate my query to you or anyone else who knows, what can you do to install the unit in the virtual cockpit of a plane that does not have an autopilot installed as standard? Do you need panel editting software ?Cheers,Mark

It would make it easier, but basically the method I use is trial and error lolYou find a gauge near the location on the VC panel. Say it's a NAV1 radio. Even if it's the wrong size I backup that specific line of code in the cfg, then copy the RXP gauge into it. Once it's in there (it will be odd shaped) you can adjust the coordinates and size of the gauge.As an example, I copied these lines from the Carenado Seneca, VCockpit01 section//gauge10=PA34SEN!Radios1, 297,438,212,70gauge10=rxpGNS!GNS430, 297,438,212,70The series of 4 numbers define the size and shape of the gauge. I couldn't tell you what each stands for but if you change the values and save the panel.cfg you can find out (trial and error)

Trial and error IS required to 'manually' put a guage exactly where you want it on the panel. The 'values' are: 1st value is how far (in pixels) gauge is from the LEFT edge of panel. 2nd value is how far DOWN it is from 'ref' point. 3rd and 4th values are width and height dimensions (in pixels).You have FSX running (in windowed mode) showing the 2D (or VC) and just click the panel.cfg (that you previously opened, and showing on task bar) and restore/minimize THAT and leave FSX showing the panel-it's 'ok'. You do edit to panel.cfg, then 'Save', then minimize it. You then go re-load the aircraft. You should see the results on re-load. Repeat as needed (5 or 10 times?). Too much Fun!Chuck BNapamule

Alternatively, load the panel background image in Photoshop, PaintShop Pro, or (freeware) GIMP and simply read the upper left corner x,y coordinates for the gauge directly.Create a rectangular selection around the gauge area and read the w,h values directly.Combine both in the panel.cfg gauge entry to get a very accurate "first approximation" from which to fine-tune. :(

//gauge10=PA34SEN!Radios1, 297,438,212,70gauge10=rxpGNS!GNS430, 297,438,212,70The series of 4 numbers define the size and shape of the gauge. I couldn't tell you what each stands for but if you change the values and save the panel.cfg you can find out (trial and error)

The prototype entry is:gaugenn=GaugeName!SubGaugeName, x, y, w, hwhere x, y are the upper left corner of the gauge relative to the 2d backgroundand w, h are the width and height of the desired size of the SubGauge in pixels.

Thank you so much Fellas!! Looks like I have a few hours of fun later!! Cheers,Mark

Bill,What you say is valid for 2-D panels that have a bmp background. What is the similar procedure for inserting a gauge in a virtual cockpit where no bmp

Bill,What you say is valid for 2-D panels that have a bmp background. What is the similar procedure for inserting a gauge in a virtual cockpit where no bmp

Hey 747 Fan, I managed to get the unit installed in the VC of my Mooney M20J, its slightly the wrong shape, but works fine. Thank you! Can I just re itereate my query to you or anyone else who knows, what can you do to install the unit in the virtual cockpit of a plane that does not have an autopilot installed as standard? Do you need panel editting software ?Cheers,Mark

For the Carenado Mooney, try[Vcockpit03]Background_color=0,0,0 size_mm=256,256visible=0pixel_size=512,512texture=$Money_3//gauge00=FsGpsCarenado!GPS_500, 0,0,256,215gauge00=rxpGNS!GNS530,0,0,256,185