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4. Edit the file that specifies the instrument and its location. | 4. Edit the file that specifies the instrument and its location. | ||
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Let's update the instruments of the Dash8-300Q for a start. | Let's update the instruments of the Dash8-300Q for a start. | ||
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* Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI) | * Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI) | ||
* (certain other instruments that will be covered later) | * (certain other instruments that will be covered later) | ||
Let's add the VSI. Open the Beech 1900D aircraft folder and locate the VSI instrument under the models folder. There should be an RGB or PNG image file with the dial of the VSI and other files starting with VSI. Copy these files to the instruments folder of the Dash 8. | |||
Next we have to edit the file specifying the location of the instrument. This is in the dash300Q.xml file or similar under the Models folder. Locate the section listed as instruments. | |||
Now for the interesting part. Locating the instrument is the most difficult part, and is often confusing. There is a shortcut, however, as FG allows you to create several copies of the same instrument at different locations in the cockpit or on the panel. | |||
We will use the ASI as the reference point. Add the VSI on top of the ASI for the moment. | |||
ASI location points: | |||
Result: (picture) | |||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||