Adding tail number plaque in VC

[Kermit_70 7]

Hello,

How can I add the tail number to an existing (but blank) plaque in Virtual Cockpit?

Strangely enough, this is what I get in the Carenado Bonanza F33a (FSX) ... A black plaque with no numbers...

 

Which image file should I modify, maybe with photoshop? Where do I find it?

 

 

Thanks

[Ron Attwood 3,464]

In texture.common folder look for CARinterior_G.bmp and CARinterior_G_night.bmp. When you've edited them, make certain they go in the 'texture.your_paint' folder.

[Ron Attwood 3,464]

Having had a closer look, the plaque you're looking at is split between two textures.=PITA. You'll probably find it easier to make your own plate. Example below;

 

[Kermit_70 7]

Yes, that would certainly work for me!

Could you please tell me a bit more how to do this?

Should I just modify directly the CARinterior_G.bmp ?

 

Many thanks!

[Ron Attwood 3,464]

Now you're asking! I'll go as far as to say this:

 

1: Open file in DXT1 Bitmap Manipulator

2: Send it to editor (Photoshop?)

3: Scribble on it to your hearts content. Then SAVE

4: In DXT1, 'Reload after edit' SAVE as the same name but in a different place. (Or every aircraft will have the same number.

5: You're on your own kid!

[Kermit_70 7]

Thank you, that works!

Also, I had another possible solution here:

http://forum.avsim.net/topic/440471-n-number-in-virtual-cockpit/

 

Thanks to all!

[Ron Attwood 3,464]

Yes, I found out about that a couple of days ago. I'll remember that in case I ever do another Carenado paint.