Hi All, 

 

Would It be possible to use netbooks to run a software such as remoteflight so I can use my netbook as a display? If not, is there a similar software that is free? (I have remoteflight already on my ios device) 

 

Thanks, 

 

-IrishAirline99

Have not heard of them being used.  Have heard of the smaller displays that use a USB for a connection.  Tends to be some incompatibilities when mixing them with regular displays.  I was using a 10.1" display for external gauges but it had a DVI connection so it worked great in extending my desktop.  But it was $250 USD.   I just replaced it with a HannsG 16" widescreen flat panel that uses a VGA connection.  Gave me a lot more real estate for gauges and only a little bigger then my 10".  The great thing I picked it up at Staples for only $69.00. 

Yes you can, have you tried software like Maxivista?

Have not heard of them being used.  Have heard of the smaller displays that use a USB for a connection.  Tends to be some incompatibilities when mixing them with regular displays.  I was using a 10.1" display for external gauges but it had a DVI connection so it worked great in extending my desktop.  But it was $250 USD.   I just replaced it with a HannsG 16" widescreen flat panel that uses a VGA connection.  Gave me a lot more real estate for gauges and only a little bigger then my 10".  The great thing I picked it up at Staples for only $69.00. 

Ok, Thanks! I think I`ve seen the before. The problem is, I can`t figure out how to drag the PFD/ND onto the 2nd screen. Do you know how to do this? I tried using a tutorial that I was given but I couldn`t figure it out. I don`t want to buy FSPanel studio as it would be a once off use. Sorry about this, I`m new to the simming community. 

 

Thanks

Sorry, have no experience using a netbook pc as an extension.  What tutorial are you referring to?

I`m using a free alternative: input director

Sorry, have no experience using a netbook pc as an extension.  What tutorial are you referring to?

This one: http://forum.avsim.net/topic/424803-airbus-panel-problems/

No problem!

Well, it sounds like you have two issues to solve:

 

1. How to get a netbook to work as an extension of your display and

2. Creating new windows to move certain gauges onto that new display.

 

I would concentrate on one thing at a time like first learn how to create new windows (the tutorial is more of a conversation so that may be why it is hard to follow especially if this your first time).  I would do some "googling" on the subject or scour about You Tube as everyone seems to make tutorial videos on everything these days.  You don't need the second display to create a new window.  You just need to learn how to create one and be able to see it on one screen for now.

 

Once mastered, look into the netbook option and play with that.  Also many flightsim forums have dedicated "cockpit" sub-forums so there may be a few simmers that have done what you want to achieve.  No need to recreate the wheel if you don't have to. 

 

Good luck,

 

Clutch

 

Good luck

The simplest approach to the "creating a new popup window" is to study the simpler aircraft's panel.cfg files, such as the C172 and the entry for the GPS.

The simplest approach to the "creating a new popup window" is to study the simpler aircraft's panel.cfg files, such as the C172 and the entry for the GPS.

Ok, Thanks! I`ll check them out!