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(Better be consistent with the keys, at least within the article ;-)
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Exported data are written to:
Exported data are written to:
* Object positions {{Key press|e}}: ''<tt>[[$FG HOME]]/Export/ufo-model-export.xml</tt>''  
* Object positions {{Key press|E}}: ''<tt>[[$FG HOME]]/Export/ufo-model-export.xml</tt>''  
* Flightplan  {{Key press|n}}: ''<tt>[[$FG HOME]]/Export/ufo-flightplan-export.xml</tt>''
* Flightplan  {{Key press|N}}: ''<tt>[[$FG HOME]]/Export/ufo-flightplan-export.xml</tt>''




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|Fly slower (decelerate)
|Fly slower (decelerate)
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|{{Key press|b|PgUp}}
|{{Key press|B|PgUp}}
|Fly backward (hold key)
|Fly backward (hold key)
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|Hover down (decrease ufo altitude)
|Hover down (decrease ufo altitude)
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|{{Key press|p}}
|{{Key press|P}}
|Toggle radar panel
|Toggle radar panel
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|Toggle marker for active (last selected) object
|Toggle marker for active (last selected) object
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|{{Key press|equals}}
|{{Key press|{{=}}}}
|open/close adjustment dialog (versions older than 3.0 uses {{Key press|Tab}}). {{Key press|equals}}) holding {{Key press|Ctrl}} or {{Key press|Shift}} down makes slider effects coarser/finer.
|open/close adjustment dialog (versions older than 3.0 uses {{Key press|Tab}}). {{Key press|equals}}) holding {{Key press|Ctrl}} or {{Key press|Shift}} down makes slider effects coarser/finer.
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Revision as of 23:02, 15 December 2014

UFO from the 'White Project' of the UNESCO
UFO.jpg
Type Other
Author(s) ET
FDM Unknown
--aircraft= ufo
Status Unknown
Supports Bombable

With the UFO you can place 3D objects in the FlightGear scenery (see Placing 3D Objects with the UFO). The UFO is not shown to other users over the MP network.

The UFO debuted in September 2002, with FlightGear 0.8.0.

Export

Exported data are written to:

  • Object positions E: $FG HOME/Export/ufo-model-export.xml
  • Flightplan N: $FG HOME/Export/ufo-flightplan-export.xml


Note for Mac: $FG HOME is a hidden directory. To enable viewing of the xml file from the Finder application:

  1. Choose "Go" from the Finder menu
  2. Choose "Go to Folder..."
  3. Key in the folder pathname as given above
    • Replace (username) with your Mac user name
    • Do not key in "ufo-model-export.xml"
  4. Click "Go"
  5. Select the "Export" sub-directory

Import

To import and continue working on previously saved You can later reload the XML file with --config= command-line parameter:

Example for Linux:

fgfs --config=$HOME/.fgfs/Export/ufo-model-export.xml

In Windows, this is done using the Advanced dialog, found on the last page of the FGRun GUI.

  1. Click Advanced
  2. Select General
  3. Locate the field Config and click ...
  4. Browse to the ufo-model-export.xml file and click OK.


Aircraft controls

Ufo positioning

PgUp Fly faster (accelerate)
PgDown Fly slower (decelerate)
B+PgUp Fly backward (hold key)
[/] Decrease/Increase maximum speed (this will help you controlling the UFO that can be too fast sometimes)
Home Hover Up (increase ufo altitude)
End Hover down (decrease ufo altitude)
P Toggle radar panel
Mouse Wheel Hold down to move freely forward, backward and turn left and right while staying at the same altitude. Hold Shift to move faster.
Mouse Wheel+Mouse Back Hold down to move freely up, down and sideways without moving forwards or backwards. Hold Shift to move faster.

Object controls

Object management

Mouse click Add model to scenery
← Backspace Remove selected object(s)
Alt+Mouse Click Move selected object(s) to new place. (Linux users may need to disable the built-in "Move window" functionality tied to this key combo)
Ctrl + /// Move selected object(s) away/nearer/left/right
Ctrl+Mouse Wheel Move selected object(s) away/nearer/left/right
Ctrl+Mouse Wheel+Mouse Back Move selected object(s) up/down and rotate.
M Toggle marker for active (last selected) object
= open/close adjustment dialog (versions older than 3.0 uses Tab ). =) holding Ctrl or Shift down makes slider effects coarser/finer.

Selection

Ctrl+Mouse Click Select nearest object
Shift+Mouse Click Add new object to selection
Shift+Ctrl+Mouse Click Add nearest object to selection
The model adjustment dialog


Model

Space Open/Close model selection dialog
Ctrl+PgUp/PgDn Cycle through model list
L Load model file via file selector

Export data

D Dump object data to terminal.
E Export object data


Flight plan

N Export flight plan