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All paths are relative to [[$FG_ROOT]], with the exception of some that are explicit noted.
All paths are relative to [[$FG_ROOT]], with the exception of some that are explicit noted.
* '''Hint for Developers:''' Pre-test all your .xml files in Windows by opening them with Internet Explorer (usually by double clicking). IE can tell you if  a tag is mis-matched and which tag is mis-matched, if a token/comment is not closed, and if in general something is wrong. You'll probably know there's a problem if IE displays an error message.


===The .xml file (FDM)===
===The .xml file (FDM)===
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A helpfull feature in learning how to start the engines of a plane, flying a basic leg etc. is FlightGears tutorial system. It allows you to create a step by step tutorial that guides the user through a certain procedure. It can even indicate what switches should be pressed!
A helpfull feature in learning how to start the engines of a plane, flying a basic leg etc. is FlightGears tutorial system. It allows you to create a step by step tutorial that guides the user through a certain procedure. It can even indicate what switches should be pressed!


More about the tutorial system can be found at [[Tutorials]].  
More about the tutorial system can be found at [[Tutorials]].


==Comments in XML files==
==Comments in XML files==
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