Bluescaster

Hi All, I've search around here and elsewhere and can find plenty of Posts re. 'Duplication' of AFCADs and Textures/Files BUT I 've been unable to locate any info. on Duplicate Gauge (.gau) files appearing in the Gauges folder of FS9. I almost invariably use FS9 and have done for years - very good it it too:-) Lately (for a computer Numpty,) I've been getting rather daring; dipping into various files to see how it all goes together. Now, I noticed that there were a lot of Duplicate .gau files in my Gauges folder and began wondering if that might cause the odd 'glitch' I've had. The long story short, I backed up and experimented (very daring!) by just deleting them. All seemed to work as normal and so I kept the Gauges Folder without the Duplicates. However, I later looked back into the Gauges Folder again and found that the Duplicate Gauge files I'd deleted, were now back in the Gauges folder. Very strange!! Can anyone shed any light on this at all please? It may be it is supposed to be this way but it seems strange. My FS9 seems to work OK and I'm not sure deleting the Duplicates helped with the odd glitch but it hasn't happened of late??? If all this is actually a problem, (as opposed to normal action of the Sim.) does anyone know how/why it happens and what would you recommend I should do about it? I couldn't 'Copy' any of the files here as an example (maybe someone could tell me how to do that?) but I will try to write below what the duplications look like: Beau_Airspeed.gau BEAU_AIRSPEED_0001.GAU (Duplicates appear in upper case like this) Beau_Altimeter.gau BEAU_ALTIMETER_0001.GAU Beau_Attitude.gau BEAU_ATTITUDE_0001.GAU ................. these continue and are all different gauge files throughout the Gauges Folder, seemingly at randon. Often there is more than one duplicate and subsequent duplicates seem to be numbered ......0001 and the next 0002..... etc.etc. Any help or observations gratefully received. Kind Regards, Blue.

Hi Trioer, thanks for your response, it's always helpful to have personal recommendations on these things - especially for us Computer Numpties 🙂 Kind Regards, Blue

Hi Steve & BobbyJack, Thanks for your response it is certainly interesting to know how these things work. I have tried the solution CamsDad suggested (Thanks again CamsDad) and it does work but I will probably now look to learn a little more about the subject and summons the courage to dabble deeper in these dark arts! Many thanks again all of you - Much appreciate your taking the trouble to help me. Kind Regards, Blue

Hi Camsdad, Many thanks for your advice - I shall look to it straight away. Just a follow up question if I may please? Will this also disable all other Default Traffic flying about in the Sim? Thanks again for your help. Regards, Blue

Hi All, I'm trying to 'turn off' the default Traffic AI at a specific field as I want to substitute some antique aircraft in their place. Specifically, I am trying to turn off the AI default aircraft at Biggin Hill - EGKB. in the UK. I've looked in the ' Scenery - World - Scenery' folder, where I'm instructed to copy the Traffic file that I'm looking to substitute but without success (or without being able to identify the default file??) I'm something of a computer Numpty it is true but I thought this was something within my meagre capabilities 😞 I would be grateful of any help or advice forthcoming. Kind Regards, Blue

Hi All, I have Golden Wings - very good it is too 🙂 Would someone be kind enough to tell me (probably remind me as I tend to forget a lot 😉 ) where the 'Landclass' files are kept in FS9 please? I know where LC that I've loaded with add-ons etc. are as they are marked with LC in the individual title; however, I cannot locate the LC files in Golden Wings. Kind Regards, Blue

Hi. I can't help with the other two but for a B25 you cannot beat the MAAM Sim Museum project B25 'Briefing Time'. I have had this model for several years now and still fly it a lot. I know they are still available as I recently bought their 'Avenger' torpedo bomber - I had thought it was no longer being released but thankfully that was not the case. B25 - Excellent! http://www.maam.org/php/xcart/home.php?cat=256 I'm not good at this sort of thing but hope this will link you to their site! Good Luck Blue

Hi Robin, Thanks for the links re the Ford project. There is certainly plenty to look at there. I seem to remember looking briefly at this sometime back (possibly as a result of talking to you) but I was engaged on setting up new systems at that time, along with getting to grips with a new Win10 machine! I shall look again soon. Thanks again for your observations - I note the PM reference and will see if I remember how ;-) Kind Regards, Blue

Thanks for your observations as always Robin. Following your help (previously) I too now have several separate installs - hence my most recent enquiry really; I just fancied having a look at some of these other 'Environments' before committing. I recently loaded Envtex (it looks promising) but it wants to 'only' load the 'FS9' install - whereas I've tried (& failed) to point it at my 'Envtex Sim' install.?!? In any event I shall have a look at this Ford Tri-Motor project - I still think the default, Ford Tri-motor is a very nice little aircraft. If I have any trouble finding it I shall no doubt give you a call! In the meantime - Stay Safe. Regards, Blue

Hi again Robin, Many thanks for taking the time to respond. In fact I do have the excellent TNW by Howard, indeed have been using it for over a year I think. I picked up a couple of these other programs via download since setting up my FS9 'Howard' version and thought I'd seek some information before venturing further as explained in my post. Being a committed FS9 user (almost exclusively as we've discussed before) I'm always interested to see other stuff coming along. I'm interested to hear how others view the opposition so to speak;-) I trust you are keeping safe down there in the Southern Hemispere? Regards, Blue

Hi Again All, As I've had a lot of help here previously, I hope this Post isn't over-staying my Welcome 🙂 Basically I've read of late about Environmental 'Upgrade' programs one can use in FS9 to improve the 'look' of the the Sim. Now, I've Downloaded the following and aside from any installation problems I may have (I'm no great Whiz with Computers) and BEFORE I instal anything; I really would appreciate any Observations fellow FS9 users might have regarding the efficacy/appearance/performance/preferences of these THREE programs and in particular any recommendations they may have: 1. Envtex 2. Real Environment Professional 3. Full Environment 9 As always, I'm most grateful for any observations or advice proffered. Kind Regards, Blue.

Many thanks to all who gave their observations, I was most interested. What a very helpful Forum this is 😉 Stay safe everyone! Regards, Blue

Thanks Robin - I did find Mark's interface. Blue

Hi All, I've not noticed this before so I think it is a new thing on my FS9, if anyone have observations I'd be grateful to see them? Since changing to Windows 10, I've only recently been able to work out (from reading this Forum:-) how to operate the top FS Menu in 'Full Screen' mode. My previous Operating System was not a problem. However, now delighted I could use my Sim of choice (FS9) in 'Full Screen', my Frame Rate seems to be limited to 60fps. Is this as it should be, or have I made a mistake in setting options or something? In 'Windowed' mode the fps are in the hundreds (as they were when I was using Windows 7) The performance seems fine so I shouldn't be quibbling one might venture - especially as I can recall the time when 60 fps would have been unbelievable 😉 That said, I am curious if nothing else. Observations welcomed. Kind Regards, Blue

Hi again Robin & All, That link wouldn't work for me but I did find Mark Daniels offering on the Flight Sim site. Interesting interface:-) FS9 certainly is a good bit of kit! Regards, Blue

Hi, I'm probably not telling you anything others haven't but for what it is worth: I too NOW have multiple installs of FS9, thanks to help from Robin (Wobie) some time back. Basically I've had Flight Sims forever and have done my share of real world flying too:-) and late last year I updated my Flight Sim Computer; an ideal time to deal, with not just all the stuff one accumulates but rationalize the different Sims. too. When I got down to it, I almost exclusively use FS9 - It does what I want! :-) So that is what I'm talking of here. So, having read (on here ) of multiple installs I sought advice and Robin obliged. I have the OS on one SSD and my Sims on another. I also have 'Another' HDD with all the other accumulated files on (Aircraft Zips, scenery zips, Sim utilities, information, Downloads etc.etc.) Once I'd installed FS9 (plus the update and No Disc mod) on the new SSD, I stopped everything and just 'Copied' that whole install Folder and saved it to my 'Another' HDD - marked it 'FS9 Clean Copy' and left it for posterity (the day everything goes haywire :-) ) Thereafter I copied another install of FS9 to my Sim. SSD and named it 'TestBed' (leaving the other FS9 pristine copy of the Sim. well alone for the moment) I then began adding favourite Aircraft and sceneries, meshes, landclass etc. to the 'TestBed' install - flying in between to test each piece BEFORE adding it to my main 'FS9' install. I'm sure you get the gist! Using this 'Testbed' I'd quickly proven a variety of Aircraft, Sceneries etc. and then loaded them into my 'Main' FS9. Having assembled my selected aircraft and the Sceneries, airports etc. I then copied the 'Main' FS9 Folder and saved that on my 'Another' disc and named it, 'Full Copy of Current FS9' As and when I add new stuff to my 'Main' FS9 Sim, I then copy that in it's entirety to the 'Another' HDD - thereby ensuring the 'Backup' Copy of the Sim on the 'Another' HDD remains a 'Full current Copy of FS9' I too now have various install with various names (I intend them to have different 'Splash' screens but that hasn't happened yet) To be fair many of the Aircraft or sceneries don't need much testing as I've used them in previous computers but of course Windows 10 is new to me and I have had conflicts over time and this method ensures (as best as possible) that I don't have to go back to square one if a major problem occurs, I merely delete my 'Main' FS9 - copy the current 'Full Copy of Current FS9' from my 'Another' HDD to my SSD, rename it to be the 'Main' Sim and start again:-) This works for me and as one inevitably accumulates aircraft, sceneries etc. one can maintain a 'Backup' copy of all your current stuff, ready at the press of a button to be copies back to use whenever disaster strikes. It's also a lot simpler in practice than it is in trying to explain it here:-) Good Luck! Blue.

Update: Wobbie. Robin, I tried the copying trick but failed miserably I'm afraid. The 'Copying' happened but the program once copied to my HDD performed as it did from the DVD. Dave Morgan: Failed there too I'm afraid - only (so far) as I couldn't get my old Win7 machine to fire up 😞 I'm still hopeful of a result later though 🙂 Thanks for your help Gents - Stay Safe! Blue

Hi, For me Real Air Simulations Spitfire (probably some of their other offerings). The MAAM Sim offerings, DC3 Aircraft along with their excellent B25 Mitchell. Good Luck! Stay Safe. Blue.

Hi All, I agree with so much written on this Thread - particularly by Dillon and Wobie (Robin). I have a purpose built Wired 2 Fire setup these days - that wasn't always the case. I also have FSX & P3D plus others but almost exclusively, use FS9 as it does what I want it to do and does it well - Simulate flight. FS9 has always given good service and performs very well even now. It is true that Win10 brings with it some challenges - running in full screen being one, however, all in all I can fire it up and complete the particular simulated flight I have in mind on the day. Currently I'm exploring some of the trips I took in real life in earlier flying. I'm also getting some idea how my father and crew got on during their WWII 'Ops' in Europe and the Middle East. Even some of their training flights are a real eye opener - and that is just on a Simulated trip with a ' Pause' button and a cup of tea at regular intervals 😉 What a Super hobby, Super Sim FS9, Super Forum at Avsim and Super Posters sharing their experiences - Thanks to you all. Blue

Hi Wobie & Dave Morgan, My sincere thanks for your tips and advice. I shall try out your ideas and let you know how I get on. Now, where is that old Win 7 set up ;-) Kind Regards, Keep Safe. Blue

Hi All, I know FS9 is old but I like it. About 6 months ago I bought a 'Wired 2 Fire', purpose built Computer with Win10 Home, 64 bit OS. (It's great:-) ) However, Win 10 won't let me load Just Flight, Roads & Rivers of Europe. A very nice Chap (Simon) at 'Just Flight', informs me this is something to do with the new Win10 OS, not allowing Protected discs to be installed. He kindly sent me a little piece of software called 'W10 Safe Disc Fix'. I have followed the instructions accompanying this software but am still unable to get 'Roads & Rivers of Europe' to install to my FS9 installation. Does anyone have any advice regarding the problem of getting 'Protected' disc to install on a Win10 OS please? - with or without the use of this little piece of software? All observations welcomed. Thanks and Stay Safe! Blue

HI again Robin, Many thanks again for your help. Also, apologies to BeeFix, although Robin's answers do relate to your original query. I too am using Win 10 - his advice re copying/loading FS9 to that system has worked for me. Kind Regards, Blue

Hi Robin, I have tried your method for loading multiple copies of FS9 and the first additional version is up and running - Again, many thanks for your help. If I may, I will impose upon your expertise with a couple of related question: I have 'FSrealWX Pro' (a weather program used since the demise of the in program 'Real Weather' prog.) this little addon requires Pete Dowsons FSUIPC module to run. Having gotten my 'New' version of the Sim. to now run on Win10, I'm loathe to crash it by just loading anything else in. Are you able to tell me if it's OK to use this module and an add-on weather program or similar please? Also, I thought I might log the trips on this new version of the Sim. Do I need to alter anything else to facilitate use of the log book? (Use of this is not important - it was just an idea to log the separate flights.) Many thanks again for your help - any observations in the use or running of additional versions gratefully received. Kind Regards, Blue

Hi Robin, Many thanks for your response - my apologies for not thanking you earlier. I will certainly try your method. Kind Regards, Blue

Hi Robin, I'm sorry if this is hi-jacking the post BUT - Can you please direct me to any info on running more than 1 version of FS9 (FS2004) in Win 10 please. I am having difficulties...... My apologies again and thanks. Regards, Blue