Hi Folks. Am I doing something wrong here. I have tried many times to add a paint to an existing aircraft by following the readme doc. that comes with the download.

 

I add the necessary guages and effects etc to the correct folders, but when I try to add the next flight [fltsim.0] number, (please see attached), it never seems to work, and the new paint does not show up in my FS2004 under that aircraft drop down list. What am I doing wrong please?

 

Thanks

 

John

You have to make sure the other entries are correct too.

For instance you have to change the ui_variation to be different than it is in the previous repaint, otherwise you will not see your added livery.

Can you picture the whole [fltsim.1] ?

 

/When I first play Flight Simulator (2002 version to be exact). It took me months to discover how to add repaints into FS like above. I was so happy back then that I added tons of paints for the default 737, 747 and 777 haha

The new [flightsim.xx] entry for a basic repaint (no other changes) should be the same as the existing ones, except for the number at the top, the title, the texture and the ui_variation. ATC stuff may change, but that will not affect the visibility of the aircraft.

 

I'm not sure why you are moving gauges and effects for a repaint. If this is a different aircraft, not a repaint, then you need to put it in its own folder.

 

The texture entry must match the name after the decimal point of the directory with your texture files.

 

The flightsim numbers must start with zero, and must be sequential. Leading zeroes, like [flightsim.03] will not work either.

Thanks guys. here is the .cfg file.The only parts I have added is fltsim.1 and fltsim.2. I haven't touched anything else in this .cfg file. I would be grateful if you could show me what needs changing. I need to know how to work these .cfg files so I can do the repaint thing.

 

Thanks. John

 

[fltsim.0]

title=AA-5B

sim=AA-5B

model=

panel=

sound=

texture=

panel_alias =

sound_alias =

kb_checklists=

kb_reference=

atc_id= N51LL

atc_id_color=0x00000000

atc_parking_code =

atc_airline=

atc_flight_number=

ui_manufacturer=Grumman American

ui_type=AA-5B

ui_variation=U.S. Civil Register

description=First introduced in 1974, the AA-5 series were unique in their bonded honeycomb airframes, producing a simple, smooth, and strong structure. With a sliding canopy and quick controls, the AA-5 were a breed apart. The later AA-5B series had more powerful engines, giving a needed boost in performance.

visual_damage=1

atc_heavy=0

atc_id_font=Verdana,-11,1,600,0

 

[fltsim.1] //<----- please insert the correct number

title=AA-5B DK

sim=AA-5B

model=

panel=dk

sound=

texture=dk

panel_alias =

sound_alias =

kb_checklists=

kb_reference=

atc_id= OYAAG

atc_id_color=0x00000000

atc_parking_code =

atc_airline=

atc_flight_number=

ui_manufacturer=Grumman American

ui_type=AA-5B

ui_variation=Denmark

description=First introduced in 1974, the AA-5 series were unique in their bonded honeycomb airframes, producing a simple, smooth, and strong structure. With a sliding canopy and quick controls, the AA-5 were a breed apart. The later AA-5B series had more powerful engines, giving a needed boost in performance.

visual_damage=1

atc_heavy=0

atc_id_font=Verdana,-11,1,600,0

[fltsim.2] //<----- please insert the correct number

title=AA-5B Safari

sim=AA-5B

model=

panel=safari

sound=

texture=safari

panel_alias =

sound_alias =

kb_checklists=

kb_reference=

atc_id= EDAAG

atc_id_color=0x00000000

atc_parking_code =

atc_airline=

atc_flight_number=

ui_manufacturer=Grumman American

ui_type=AA-5B

ui_variation=Safari

description=First introduced in 1974, the AA-5 series were unique in their bonded honeycomb airframes, producing a simple, smooth, and strong structure. With a sliding canopy and quick controls, the AA-5 were a breed apart. The later AA-5B series had more powerful engines, giving a needed boost in performance.

visual_damage=1

atc_heavy=0

atc_id_font=Verdana,-11,1,600,0

[General]

atc_type=Grumman

atc_model=AA-5B

performance=+ Empty Weight: 1200 lbs + Max Power: 115 Hp + Maneuver speed: 75 mph @ 2.0 g + Max speed: 130 mph @ 5000 ft + Max speed at sea-level: 130 mph + Climb rate: 1750 ft/min @ 55 mph Flight Dynamics By: Tim Piglet Conrad Piglet's Peculiar Planes FD Build 12 - 4/20/05 11:08 PM Flight Dynamics Workbook V3.00.03

editable=1

prop_anim_ratio = 1

Category=airplane

[pitot_static]

vertical_speed_time_constant = 2

pitot_heat=1.000000

[weight_and_balance]

// ACM V2.5

max_gross_weight =2200.0

empty_weight =1360.00000

reference_datum_position = 0, 0, 0

empty_weight_CG_position = 0.000, 0.000, 0.000

empty_weight_pitch_MOI =813.00000

empty_weight_roll_MOI =722.00000

empty_weight_yaw_MOI =1264.00000

empty_weight_coupled_MOI =0.00000

CG_forward_limit = 0

CG_aft_limit = 1

max_number_of_stations =2

station_load.0= 170, -0.510, -0.750, 0.000, Pilot

station_load.1= 170, -0.510, 0.750, -0.030, Passenger

[lights]

//Types: 1=beacon, 2=strobe, 3=navigation, 4=cockpit, 5=landing

light.0 = 3, 0.59, -15.49, -0.03, fx_navred

light.1 = 3, 0.59, 15.49, -0.03, fx_navgre

light.2 = 1, -12.85, 0, 5.15, fx_beacon

light.3 = 2, 0.36, -15.54, -0.02, fx_strobe

light.4 = 2, 0.35, 15.44, -0.03, fx_strobe

light.5 = 3, -14.80, 0, 0.31, fx_navwhi

light.6 = 4, -0.48, 0, 0.33, fx_vclight_deepred

[GeneralEngineData]

//0=Piston, 1=Jet, 2=None, 3=Helo-Turbine, 4=Rocket, 5=Turboprop

engine_type =0

fuel_flow_scalar =1.00000

min_throttle_limit = 0

engine.0 =5.400, 0.000, 0.100

[effects]

wake = fx_wake

water = fx_spray

dirt = fx_tchdrt

concrete = fx_sparks

touchdown = fx_tchdwn, 1

windshield_rain_effect_available = 1

[fuel]

//Longitudinal (feet), Lateral (feet), Vertical (feet), Usable(gallons), Unusable (gallons)

fuel_type =1

number_of_tank_selectors =1

electric_pump =1

LeftMain = -0.350, -4.340, -1.080, 26.000, 0.000

RightMain = -0.350, 4.340, -1.080, 26.000, 0.000

 

[contact_points]

static_pitch = 0.000

static_cg_height = 3.820

tailwheel_lock =0

gear_system_type =4

max_number_of_points =7

point.0= 1, 5.741, 0.000, -3.698, 1800, 0, 0.500, 40.000, 0.150, 1.500, 0.800, 0.000, 0.000, 0

point.1= 1, -0.691, -3.819, -3.724, 1800, 1, 0.600, 0.000, 0.250, 1.300, 0.700, 0.000, 0.000, 2

point.2= 1, -0.691, 3.858, -3.724, 1800, 2, 0.600, 0.000, 0.250, 1.300, 0.700, 0.000, 0.000, 3

point.3= 2, 0.000, -15.627, -0.276, 1800, 0, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 5

point.4= 2, 0.000, 15.627, -0.276, 1800, 0, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 6

point.5= 2, 3.550, 0.000, -3.070, 1800, 0, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 4

point.6= 2, -13.361, 0.000, -0.418, 1800, 0, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 9

[keyboard_response]

elevator = 350, 500

aileron = 450, 1000

rudder = 200, 1000

 

[forcefeedback]

gear_bump_nose_magnitude =6000

gear_bump_nose_direction =18000

gear_bump_nose_duration =250000

gear_bump_left_magnitude =6000

gear_bump_left_direction =35500

gear_bump_left_duration =250000

gear_bump_right_magnitude =6000

gear_bump_right_direction =500

gear_bump_right_duration =250000

ground_bumps_magnitude1 =3250

ground_bumps_angle1 =8900

ground_bumps_intercept1 =5

ground_bumps_slope1 =0.48

ground_bumps_magnitude2 =750

ground_bumps_angle2 =9100

ground_bumps_intercept2 =0.075

ground_bumps_slope2 =1

crash_magnitude1 =10000

crash_direction1 =1000

crash_magnitude2 =10000

crash_direction2 =9000

crash_period2 =75000

crash_duration2 =2500000

stick_shaker_magnitude =5000

stick_shaker_direction =0

stick_shaker_period =111111

[airplane_geometry]

//ACM_AREAW1// 0.0335,0.0335,-0.6041,1.0576,0.5856,0.5856,-0.5817,1.0455,0.9116,0.9116

//ACM_AREAW2// -0.3356,0.9024,1.6896,1.6896,-0.3356,0.8988,2.3505,2.3505,-0.3356,0.9115

//ACM_AREAW3// 2.6452,2.6452,-0.3468,0.9160,3.1078,3.1078,-0.3580,0.9203,4.5206,4.5206

//ACM_AREAW4// -0.3520,0.9084,4.6422,4.6422,-0.3222,0.8966,4.7415,4.7415,-0.1901,0.8847

//ACM_AREAH1// 0.1080,0.1080,-0.0405,0.0047,0.2288,0.2288,-0.6799,0.0016,0.3137,0.3137

//ACM_AREAH2// -0.4142,0.0078,0.4346,0.4346,-0.4142,0.0046,0.5735,0.5735,-0.4142,0.0064

//ACM_AREAH3// 0.7347,0.7347,-0.4142,0.0078,0.8557,0.8557,-0.4187,0.0050,0.9539,0.9539

//ACM_AREAH4// -0.4142,0.0156,1.2866,1.2866,-0.4097,0.0082,1.6461,1.6461,-0.4007,0.0141

//ACM_AREAV1// -0.0035,-0.0035,0.0989,0.1219,0.3262,0.3262,-2.3466,0.1348,0.3702,0.3702

//ACM_AREAV2// -0.5018,0.1370,0.4246,0.4246,-0.4382,0.1325,0.5956,0.5956,-0.3887,0.1315

//ACM_AREAV3// 0.7666,0.7666,-0.3110,0.1337,0.9306,0.9306,-0.2544,0.1292,1.1686,1.1686

//ACM_AREAV4// -0.1802,0.1245,1.2090,1.2090,-0.1555,0.3707,1.2919,1.2919,-0.0811,0.3281

//ACM_CAREAW1// 2.7461,2.7461,0.6154,0.9097,2.9972,2.9972,0.6111,0.8993,3.2076,3.2076

//ACM_CAREAW2// 0.6152,0.9080,3.3985,3.3985,0.6152,0.8976,3.6106,3.6106,0.6111,0.9067

//ACM_CAREAW3// 3.7729,3.7729,0.6111,0.9091,3.9157,3.9157,0.6070,0.9116,4.0454,4.0454

//ACM_CAREAW4// 0.6152,0.9074,4.2363,4.2363,0.6152,0.9101,4.4745,4.4745,0.6152,0.9254

//ACM_CAREAH1// 0.0872,0.0872,0.0065,0.3622,0.2219,0.2219,0.0259,0.3669,0.2984,0.2984

//ACM_CAREAH2// 0.0211,0.3764,0.3847,0.3847,0.0162,0.3764,0.5001,0.5001,0.0114,0.3667

//ACM_CAREAH3// 0.6443,0.6443,0.0065,0.3666,1.2058,1.2058,0.0162,0.3760,1.6361,1.6361

//ACM_CAREAH4// 0.0211,0.3760,1.6499,1.6499,-0.4007,0.3760,1.7167,1.7167,-0.3619,0.3760

//ACM_CAREAV1// 0.0122,0.0122,0.1428,0.4778,0.1674,0.1674,0.1428,0.4723,0.2504,0.2504

//ACM_CAREAV2// 0.1387,0.4675,0.3190,0.3190,0.1346,0.4628,0.4414,0.4414,0.1346,0.4432

//ACM_CAREAV3// 0.5692,0.5692,0.1346,0.4324,0.6766,0.6766,0.1387,0.4247,0.8011,0.8011

//ACM_CAREAV4// 0.1387,0.4140,1.0507,1.0507,0.1387,0.3978,1.1774,1.1774,0.1346,0.3811

wing_area =140.10000

wing_span =31.50000

wing_root_chord =4.50000

wing_dihedral =5.00000

wing_incidence =0.00000

wing_twist =0.00000

oswald_efficiency_factor =0.84894

wing_winglets_flag =0

wing_sweep =0.00000

wing_pos_apex_lon =1.11196

wing_pos_apex_vert =-1.25000

htail_area =13.83000

htail_span =11.50000

htail_pos_lon =-13.40000

htail_pos_vert =0.00000

htail_incidence =0.00000

htail_sweep =0.00000

vtail_area =9.64000

vtail_span =4.28000

vtail_sweep =8.00000

vtail_pos_lon =-13.07000

vtail_pos_vert =0.70000

elevator_area =13.00000

aileron_area =9.20000

rudder_area =3.74000

elevator_up_limit =30.00000

elevator_down_limit =20.00000

aileron_up_limit =15.00000

aileron_down_limit =15.00000

rudder_limit =30.00000

elevator_trim_limit =18.00000

spoiler_limit =0.00000

aileron_to_spoileron_gain =0.00000

spoiler_handle_available = 0

min_ailerons_for_spoilerons =0.00000

min_flaps_for_spoilerons =0.00000

spoilerons_available =0

[electrical]

max_battery_voltage = 24

generator_alternator_voltage = 28

max_generator_alternator_amps = 160

engine_generator_map = 1

electric_always_available = 0

flap_motor = 0, 5, 17

gear_motor = 0, 5, 17

autopilot = 0, 5, 17

avionics_bus = 0, 10, 17

avionics = 1, 5, 17

pitot_heat = 0, 2, 17

additional_system = 0, 20, 17

marker_beacon = 1, 2, 17

gear_warning = 0, 2, 17

fuel_pump = 0, 5, 17

starter1 = 0, 20, 17

starter2 = 0, 20, 17

starter3 = 0, 20, 17

starter4 = 0, 20, 17

light_nav = 0, 5, 17

light_beacon = 0, 5, 17

light_landing = 0, 5, 17

light_taxi = 0, 5, 17

light_strobe = 0, 5, 17

light_panel = 0, 5, 17

prop_sync = 0, 15, 17

auto_feather = 0, 15, 17

auto_brakes = 0, 15, 17

standby_vacuum = 0, 15, 17

hydraulic_pump = 0, 2, 17

fuel_transfer_pump = 0, 5, 17

propeller_deice = 0, 5, 17

light_recognition = 0, 5, 17

light_wing = 0, 5, 17

light_logo = 0, 5, 17

[flight_tuning]

cruise_lift_scalar=1.00000

parasite_drag_scalar=1.00000

induced_drag_scalar=1.00000

elevator_effectiveness=1.00000

aileron_effectiveness=1.00000

rudder_effectiveness=1.00000

pitch_stability=1.00000

roll_stability=1.00000

yaw_stability=1.00000

elevator_trim_effectiveness=1.00000

aileron_trim_effectiveness=1.00000

rudder_trim_effectiveness=1.00000

hi_alpha_on_roll =1.00000

hi_alpha_on_yaw =1.00000

p_factor_on_yaw =1.00000

torque_on_roll =1.00000

gyro_precession_on_roll =1.00000

gyro_precession_on_yaw =1.00000

[piston_engine]

power_scalar=1.00000

cylinder_displacement=90.00000

compression_ratio=8.50000

number_of_cylinders=4

max_rated_rpm=2700.00000

max_rated_hp=180.00000

fuel_metering_type=1

cooling_type=0

normalized_starter_torque=0.32000

turbocharged=0

max_design_mp=29.92000

min_design_mp=9.00000

critical_altitude=0.00000

emergency_boost_type=0

emergency_boost_mp_offset=0.00000

emergency_boost_gain_offset=0.00000

fuel_air_auto_mixture=0

auto_ignition=0

emergency_boost_duration=0.00000

max_rpm_mechanical_efficiency_scalar=1.00000

idle_rpm_mechanical_efficiency_scalar=1.00000

max_rpm_friction_scalar=1.00000

idle_rpm_friction_scalar=1.00000

[propeller]

thrust_scalar=1.00000

propeller_type=1

propeller_diameter=6.00000

propeller_blades=2

propeller_moi=3.10000

beta_max=26.00000

beta_min=24.00000

min_gov_rpm=420.00000

prop_tc=0.01000

gear_reduction_ratio=1.00000

fixed_pitch_beta=25.00000

low_speed_theory_limit=77.91534

prop_sync_available=0

prop_deice_available=1

prop_feathering_available=0

prop_auto_feathering_available=0

min_rpm_for_feather=700.00000

beta_feather=88.50000

power_absorbed_cf=0.90000

defeathering_accumulators_available=0

prop_reverse_available=0

minimum_on_ground_beta=1.00000

minimum_reverse_beta=-14.00000

rotation = 1

[Views]

eyepoint=-.64, -0.88, 1.71

[flaps.0] //Trailing Edge Flaps

type= 1

system_type=0

span-outboard= 0.500

extending-time= 5.0

damaging-speed=347.0

blowout-speed=354.0

flaps-position.0=0.00

flaps-position.1=15.00

flaps-position.2=30.00

flaps-position.3=45.00

lift_scalar=1.00

drag_scalar=1.00

pitch_scalar=1.00

[Radios] // availiable, standby frequency, has glide slope

Audio.1=1

Com.1=1, 1

Com.2=1, 1

Nav.1=1, 1, 1

Nav.2=1, 1, 0

Adf.1=1

Transponder.1=1

Marker.1=1

[direction_indicators]

direction_indicator.0=1, 0

[exits]

number_of_exits = 2

exit_rate.0 = 0.8

exit_rate.1 = 0.8

[autopilot]

autopilot_available=1

use_no_default_bank =1

use_no_default_pitch =1

flight_director_available=0

default_vertical_speed=1000.00000

autothrottle_available=0

autothrottle_arming_required =0

autothrottle_takeoff_ga =1.00000

autothrottle_max_rpm =90.00000

pitch_takeoff_ga=8.00000

default_pitch_mode =0

default_bank_mode =0

max_pitch =10.00000

max_pitch_acceleration =1.00000

max_pitch_velocity_lo_alt =2.00000

max_pitch_velocity_hi_alt =1.50000

max_pitch_velocity_lo_alt_breakpoint =20000.00000

max_pitch_velocity_hi_alt_breakpoint =28000.00000

max_bank=25.00000

max_bank_acceleration =1.80000

max_bank_velocity =3.00000

max_throttle_rate =0.10000

nav_proportional_control =9.00000

nav_integrator_control =0.25000

nav_derivative_control =0.00000

nav_integrator_boundary =2.50000

nav_derivative_boundary =0.00000

gs_proportional_control =9.52000

gs_integrator_control =0.26000

gs_derivative_control =0.00000

gs_integrator_boundary =0.70000

gs_derivative_boundary =0.00000

yaw_damper_gain =0.00000

[Reference Speeds]

flaps_up_stall_speed=48.74956

full_flaps_stall_speed=46.05574

cruise_speed=120.78769

max_indicated_speed =175.00000

max_mach =0.22300

[gear_warning_system]

gear_warning_available =1

pct_throttle_limit =0.10000

flap_limit_idle =33.75000

flap_limit_power =16.87500

[brakes]

toe_brakes_scale =0.75000

parking_brake = 1

[stall_warning] // 0 = None, 1 = Suction, 2 = Electric.

type = 1

stick_shaker=1

[hydraulic_system]

electric_pumps = 0

engine_map = 1, 0, 0, 0

normal_pressure =1000.00000

[attitude_indicators] // 0=None, 1=Vacuum Gyro, 2=Electric Gyro

attitude_indicator.0 = 1

[turn_indicators] // 0=None, 1=Electric Gyro, 2=Vacuum Gyro

turn_indicator.0 = 1, 0

[direction_indicators] // 0=None, 1=Vac Gyro, 2=Elec Gyro, 3=EM Slave Compass, 4=Slave to other ind

direction_indicator.0=1, 0

[airspeed_indicators]

airspeed_indicator.0 = 1, 0

[vacuum_system]

max_pressure=5.150000

vacuum_type=1

electric_backup_pressure=4.900000

engine_map=1,0,0,0

[pneumatic_system]

max_pressure=18.000000

bleed_air_scalar=0.150000

[deice_system]

structural_deice_type=2

[smokesystem]

smoke.0=0

[AirWrench]

Aircraft_Length=22.00000

Vmax_sl=148.00000

Vmax_ca=148.00000

V_rc=60.90000

Climb_Rate=853.70000

Climb_Weight=2012.00000

Max_gforce=4.00000

Emergency_hp=180.00000

nose_position_lon=9.37000

ActualIncidence=1.00000

ActualTwist=0.00000

ActualTailIncidence=0.00000

Aircraft_Type=2

FlowCorrection=1.00000

Power_Correction=1.11111

JetAltitude=0.00000

turboprop_critical_altitude=0.00000

target_roll_Vopt=336.70000

target_roll_rate=63.50000

pitch_damping=1.00000

yaw_damping=1.00000

elevator_scalar=1.00000

rudder_scalar=1.00000

dihedral_scalar=1.00000

Elevator_FF=50.00000

Aileron_FF=-50.00000

Roll_Response=30.00000

Adverse_Yaw=100.00000

Control_Response=40.00000

V_Max_Control=149.60127

V_Zero_Control=299.20254

Spin_Stability=100.00000

Stall_Stability=100.00000

Elevator_Propwash=1.00000

Rudder_Propwash=1.00000

spoiler_time=0.00000

afterburner_thrust=0.00000

mach_scale=1.00000

spoiler_type=0

spoiler_cd=0.00000

spoiler_cl=0.00000

spoiler_cm=0.00000

flaps_type=1

flaps_cd_scalar=0.93177

flaps_cm_scalar=0.00000

vfe_enabled=0

gear_cd_scalar=0.00000

gear_cm_scalar=0.00000

cylinder_head_temperature=501.00000

exhaust_gas_temperature=1201.00000

fuel_pressure=20.00000

oil_pressure=60.00000

oil_temperature=241.00000

radiator_temperature=211.00000

exhaust_pressure_ratio=0.00000

interstage_turbine_temperature=-459.00000

knots_flag=0

cfs1_flag=0

laminar_flow=0

fixed_wing_pos=0

AirWrenchVersion=1.01.34

cfs2_ai_flag=0

fs8_flag=1

direct_edit_mach=0

 

 

Unless i am missing something i dont see an error.

 

When you save the aircraft.cfg file, does it save the entries you made ?

 

Your image in the first post shows the file to named aircraft not aircraft.cfg. This may be because you have your computer folder options set to "Hide extensions for known file types". Can you check this.

 

Is there just one aircraft.cfg file in your Grumman aircraft folder ?

 

Peter

Peter is correct, I don't see a problem either. That said, as I grow older, I don't see many problems with a lot of things. :good:

 

Only thing I can think of (along the same lines as Peter's suggestion)... Do you have another aircraft installed that shares the same title name?

 

In your aircraft.cfg file, the "title=" has to be unique for each repaint. I see you have unique title names in the aircraft.cfg file you've shown us, but do you have any other aircraft installed, where the title= name is the same? If you have two titles with the same name, the 2nd aircraft will not display (If I recall :Thinking: )

 

A very quick test would be to change this line:

 

title=AA-5B DK

 

to:

 

title=AA-5B DK Paint1

 

and see if it works..

 

RJ

The file looks right to me, too. I've tried a number of "wrong" things, too. However, the worst I can get is a blank aircraft, but it shows up.

 

Does the first aircraft show up, with a type of AA-5B and a variation of U.S. Civil Register? Are there any other lines, even blanks, in the variation box? Does that plane look good?

 

Update: I located these downloads and installed them on my system. They worked fine, and my aircraft.cfg looks just like yours. Did you copy the two panel folders and the two texture folders over?

 

If you have the original plane but not the repaints, I would delete the panel and texture folders (the DK and Safari ones) then go download the repaints again, and re-install. You may have corrupted something, or something may have gone wrong with your download. While you're at it, delete the whole AA-5B folder, download that again, too, and start from scratch.

It has been reported that people using System 7 and even Vista are encountering this problem. The cfg file is correct but the planes are not added. It appears to be a security problem when FS is located in a Program Files folder. In that case the OS will not allow the change to occur. Moving FS outside any Program Files folders has fixed the problem in one case.

 

Hope this helps,

One very important point is to save the cfg file as an ANSI type file, not a UTF-8 or other type. This refers to the type of "txt" file code, which is critical. I usually use unicode UTF-8 encoding to save neat characters in my file names such as ★★★ FS9 Tips&Tricks ★★★ P-Save ★★★ and I learned about the ANSI thing the hard way. If you will pardon my digression, I use the copy (ctrl-C) and paste (ctrl-V) to paste unicode characters into text, blogs, forums, etc. You can make folder and file names that have very high visibility. I have 31 TB of drives, 14,000+ folders and over 9,000,000 files so unicode helps me. Here is a bit of text I created to sit around in notepad (as 'unicode.txt' saved as a UTF-8 text and not ANSI as required for the aircraft.cfg file:

 

 

I have attached a file I made, which is almost too cool. It can transform your text. Take a look in notepad set on arial unicode ms, bold, 18p type.

★Unicode★.txt

i am having this same problem with the pt tu 154m 

Disable UAC or move FS from any Program Files folders.