Hi all-

 

I am looking at the IRIS DA40 to simulate the one I use for real; however, the one I fly is a steam panel.

 

So, I'd like to know

 

1) if I can add a 2D panel in the same way I have with the default 172? In other words, I've used FS Panel Studio to create a new one (for IR training) but everything seems to work OK.

 

2) The default IRIS DA40 utilizes a G1000; the one I fly has a 530 and a 430, and I use the RealityXP stuff. If I build a panel using the RXP products (including steam gauges) will there be a negative impact on performance?

 

3) For the 2D panel I need some switches that aren't standard (such as a 3-position flap switch) but I have some that are contained in a DA20 I use in FSX. Will there be any trouble adding switches that "do what they're supposed to do" from the DA20, assuming they have the same function? Another example is a fuel pump.

 

3a) The DA40 steam also uses a VM1000. Any idea how to recreate this? I also saw one in Australian Simulation's Glasair III. If I bought that, would it work properly if added to my custom panel?

 

4) (longshot) can i reconfigure the VC in the IRIS aircraft? I don't think so, but don't know for sure.

 

Thanks!

Andrew

Nevermind #4, probably.

The short answer is yes, you can add a 2d panel to any aircraft that has only a VC. If you wish to minimize the impact of the VC's G1000 units, simply comment them out of the panel.cfg files [VCockpitnn] sections.

The short answer is yes, you can add a 2d panel to any aircraft that has only a VC. If you wish to minimize the impact of the VC's G1000 units, simply comment them out of the panel.cfg files [VCockpitnn] sections.

 

Ok - I've purchased the aircraft to which I'd like to add a 2D panel.

 

For some reason, though, neither this one (IRIS DA40) or the one I'd like to pull some elements from (WS Simulation DA20) show up in FS Panel Studio. For that matter, a bunch of the default craft don't show up either! I've been reading but cannot seem to find an answer other than that the aircraft must be installed properly.

 

Note that I am able to open a panel for the DA20, but get all kinds of errors, some about dual resolution, and some about things not showing up properly. Indeed several of the pieces are distorted and/or in the wrong location on the panel.

 

Is there a good guide somewhere that could answer these questions?

Thanks,

Andrew

For dedicated switches, take some photos and use them as bmp images remembering to put them against a 0,0,0, black background

They may have to have at least Window00 sections in the panel.cfg file for them to show up in FSPS?

For dedicated switches, take some photos and use them as bmp images remembering to put them against a 0,0,0, black background

 

Thanks v. -

 

I would love to try that - I can also easily create them from scratch, as well as their other "states" (e.g. images for indicator lights on/off, different switch positions, etc.) but I have no idea what else is involved in making them do what they're supposed to do! I'd love to know.

 

 

They may have to have at least Window00 sections in the panel.cfg file for them to show up in FSPS?

 

Hi Tom-

 

Thanks for the reply!

 

Possibly.. not by my computer now, but I tried (through FS Panel Studio) to save the panel to the aircraft in question; it did so without complaining, but the new 2D panel doesn't show up in any of the drop down view menus.

Copy and paste the new Window00 section here.

Hi Tom-

 

Do you mean actually paste it here, in the forum? LOL... I think that's what you mean but when I read your post last nite I was getting pretty tired...

Yes, copy the Window00 section of the panel.cfg file and add it to a message.

Here you go. Not sure where FS Panel Studio thinks it's putting its code...

 

[Window00]

Background_color=0,0,0

size_mm=780,500

window_size_ratio=1.000

position=8

visible=1

ident=MINIPANEL

render_3d_window=1

window_size= 1.000, 0.855

window_pos= 0.000, 0.145

child_3d=1

 

gauge00=G1000-DA40!PFD-DA40, 0,249,382,250

gauge01=G1000-DA40!MFD-DA40, 397,249,382,250

 

//////////////// Here's how I have the 172 00 panel set up:

 

 

[Window00]

file=cessna_172_imac-bg.bmp

file_1024=cessna_172_imac-bg.bmp

file_1024_night=cessna_172_background_night.bmp

size_mm=640

window_size_ratio=1.000

position=7

visible=0

ident=MAIN_PANEL

window_size= 1.000, 1.000

window_pos= 0.000, 0.000

no_luminous=1

zorder=0

view_window_rect=0,0,8192,4000

 

gauge00=rxpFLT!Altimeter, 222,149,95,95

gauge01=rxpFLT!KI525, 121,251,95,95

gauge02=Cessna!Nav_GPS_Annunciator, 119,234,16,15

gauge03=Cessna!Nav GPS Switch, 201,236,13,11

gauge04=rxpFLT!TurnCoordinator, 19,250,95,95

gauge05=rxpFLT!VerticalSpeed, 224,251,95,95

gauge06=rxpFLT!Airspeed, 17,144,95,95

gauge07=Cessna172!Clock, 5,13,46

gauge08=rxpFLT!Attitude, 119,147,95,95

gauge09=rxpFLN!VOR2, 324,251,95,95

gauge10=CessnaWAlpha!Whiskey_Compass_Alpha, 12,85,28

gauge11=rxpFLN!Dimmer, 1,62,23,23

gauge12=Mooney_Bravo!Elevator Trim Display, 422,261,16,64

gauge13=rxpGNS!GNS530, 461,30,175,118

gauge14=rxpGNS!GNS430, 461, 148 ,175,69

gauge15=rxpGNS!GMA340, 461,3,175,27

gauge16=rxpGNS!GTX327, 461,217,175,42

gauge17=rxpGNS!WAAS, 385,27,74,19

gauge18=rxpGNS!TAWS, 385,9,74,16

gauge19=Bendix_king_radio!Bendix-King Radio AP, 481,316,130

Does this section look like other panels with the G1000 gauges added?

 

The obvious things to try are to change MINIPANEL to MAIN_PANEL, and/or to remove the two 3d lines, which are somewhat unusual.

I haven't compared, but will do so. I wouldn't have known about the 3d lines.

 

I am sure I saw a (general?) tweaking guide or something around here somewhere - can you point me in the right direction?

 

Also, looks like I should RTM again. I just did enough to get my panels set up the first time with the 172. I should mention, too, that I can't see the aircraft in the "main list" or whatever you call it when I am trying to select gauges; i.e. if for example I'd like to add the starter from the DA40 to the 172, I couldn't, as I can't see the DA40 (and hence its gauges) show up in the list in FS Panel Studio.

Just open the panel.cfg file directly - much easier. I never use the list.

yes - I have edited the config files... I meant a tweaking guide that explains what everything does in the rest of the sim too. Different topic I guess.

 

By "main list" I meant a list of aircraft that can be selected to make their panel components show up on the right side & can be used in layouts. The DA40 (and, I believe, a number of the default aircraft) don't show up.