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Calling up the GPS map
Posted: 17 Apr 2010, 15:59
by boltie
I am playing with a Vulcan model and have managed to add a Radio Stack and an Autopilot. When I select either of these, they are superimposed on my 2D cockpit as I expected.
I have also attempted to install a GPS map but when I select the GPS icon, the 2D cockpit jumps to an outside view and no GPS is displayed.
I have installed the GPS icon from simicons1024, I have GPS as a WINDOW and have copied the GPS Window program from another aircraft.
What have I missed?
John
Re: Calling up the GPS map
Posted: 17 Apr 2010, 17:56
by TSR2
Not really sure as I use the the aircraft as the modeler intended (i.e. use the real autopilot that comes with it) but not sure why the GPS would open as a separate window, unless this is how this particular one works on other models?
Re: Calling up the GPS map
Posted: 17 Apr 2010, 23:19
by nigelb
Check the {windowXX} sewction for the GPS and see if it has an entry for render_3d_window=1. per the SDK:
"Specifies the type of window on which to render. A value of 1 specifies that the gauge will render onto a 3-D view window, not a separate window. Note that you won’t be able to undock this panel."
Probably not the answer but worth a check. If that entry does exist, just change the 1 to a 0, or delete the entire line.
Nigel²
Re: Calling up the GPS map
Posted: 18 Apr 2010, 13:04
by boltie
No, that was not the problem.
If I have the autopilot called up and superimposed on the main panel, if I then ask for GPS, the Autopilot remains on its own but the main panel disappears and I see the autopilot panel superimposed on the outside world.
I am using MS FSX.
John
Re: Calling up the GPS map
Posted: 18 Apr 2010, 13:07
by Garry Russell
HI John
So you are saying bringing up the GPS hides the panel??
Odd
Re: Calling up the GPS map
Posted: 18 Apr 2010, 14:16
by boltie
yes
Re: Calling up the GPS map
Posted: 18 Apr 2010, 15:42
by boltie
Further info
When I select GPS the main panel disappears and the outside view goes to the view where you normally see the 4 basic instruments at the bottom of the screen.
John
Re: Calling up the GPS map
Posted: 18 Apr 2010, 16:56
by DaveB
Hi John..
Which aircraft is it you've modified and for which sim was it made?
ATB
DaveB
Re: Calling up the GPS map
Posted: 18 Apr 2010, 17:06
by Garry Russell
He's on FS.X Dave
Re: Calling up the GPS map
Posted: 18 Apr 2010, 17:36
by DaveB
Hello Mate
Yup.. I gathered he was FSX. Just asking if the aircraft he's trying to modify is a native model or one ported over
I don't do these cryptic crosswords very well so if I know what the model is and I have it, I can look at what he's trying to do
ATB
DaveB