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== Adding instruments to existing models ==
== Adding instruments to existing models ==
Adding instruments consists of a few major steps:
Adding instruments consists of a few major steps:
# Identify the instrument needed to be added. Search the web for images and descriptions.
 
# Locate an aircraft with a similar instrument.
# Locate an FG aircraft with a similar instrument.
# Copy the instrument files into the folder of the aircraft you want to update.
# Copy XML tags relevant to the instrument files into XML file the aircraft you want to update.
# Edit the file that specifies the instrument and its location.
# Edit the updated aircraft file to place the instrument.


== An example ==
== An example ==
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We can see that our aircraft is lacking the following:
We can see that our aircraft is lacking the following:
* Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI)
* Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI)
* (certain other instruments that will be covered later)
* Electronic Flight Systems Information (EFSI)
 
* Electronic Horizontal Situation Indicator (EHSI)
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.
* Radio Magnetic Indicator (RMI)
 
* VOR instrument
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 will be listed as follows:
 
<x>
<y>
<z>


Copy the ASI section with the tags, that is including the <model> upto the </model> tags
First let's add the EFSI. Locate the tags for EFSI in a similar aircraft config file, the Beech 1900D (B1900D). These appear in the ------- file as follows:
Next edit the section that refers to the ASI as follows:




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