ezdok and 2d panel pop-ups

[ellington 6]

Hi Folks,

 

Long time lurker, first time poster. Couldn't seem to find an answer to this one with the search function, so here goes.

 

With EZDOK, is there anyway to keep a 2d panel 'popup' window open while changing views in a virtual cockpit?

 

I use EZDOK to get me around the PMDG NGX cockpit, but whenever I hit a button I've set on the yoke on the yoke to glance up at the overhead switches/radios etc. it automatically closes any of the EFIS popups I like to keep open...any way to 'anchor' them on the screen so I can keep them open while changing VC views in EZDOK?

 

Hope that makes sense - thanks in advance for your advice.

[vonmar 122]

Are you using Windowed mode or Full screen mode?

[pinlifter 502]

I've always wondered that myself, but I'm guessing on a single monitor setup it's not possible.  I use a second computer for my flights, but that rig is solely for Aivlasoft EFB.

[ellington 6]

I'm using full screen mode.

[Andydigital 93]

Yes it is possible, but you need to edit the panel.cfg for the aircraft in question and add the below line to the panel you want to keep open.

 

Type=Special

 

Now I am working from memory here and I don't have access to FSX as I am in the middle of a new PC build, so I'd recommend a search here at the forum for that line above just to confirm it. I have answered this question here before I think so it may be worthwhile using the advanced search function with my username as well as the above line to see if I remembered correctly, lol.

 

Edit: Never mind I found it;

 

http://forum.avsim.net/topic/347595-any-way-of-keeping-2d-panel-popups-in-place-in-a-view/?hl=+type#entry2099434

[ellington 6]

Great! 

 

I opened up to the PMDG 737 panel.cfg and added type=special under the sections 'window 11' and 'window 12' (captains side DU's). That did the trick. 

 

I can now change views in EZDOK without closing the display unit popups.