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Next to using graphical launchers like [[Fgrun]] or [[fgx]] or parsing console commands to FlightGear's binary, FlightGear's configuration can also be set by means of two .xml files. | Next to using graphical launchers like [[Fgrun]] or [[fgx]] or parsing console commands to FlightGear's binary, FlightGear's configuration can also be set by means of two .xml files. | ||
== Preferences.xml == | |||
= Preferences.xml = | |||
This is FlightGear's main configuration file and located within [[$FG_ROOT]]. It contains nearly all options that can be set, enabled or disabled to configure FlightGear to the user's preference. All options contained within this file get parsed to FlightGear's binary file upon its startup. | This is FlightGear's main configuration file and located within [[$FG_ROOT]]. It contains nearly all options that can be set, enabled or disabled to configure FlightGear to the user's preference. All options contained within this file get parsed to FlightGear's binary file upon its startup. | ||
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'''Since the Preferences.xml is considered a FlightGear core file, it is strongly advised to back it up before doing any initial editing. It is also most likely to be overwritten when FlightGear is updated. Uninstalling FlightGear will also delete this file!''' | '''Since the Preferences.xml is considered a FlightGear core file, it is strongly advised to back it up before doing any initial editing. It is also most likely to be overwritten when FlightGear is updated. Uninstalling FlightGear will also delete this file!''' | ||
== Autosave.xml == | |||
= Autosave.xml = | |||
Autosave.xml is a child of Preferences.xml in user space. Location depends on the operating system used. | Autosave.xml is a child of Preferences.xml in user space. Location depends on the operating system used. | ||
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[[Category:Discusses editing preferences.xml]] | [[Category:Discusses editing preferences.xml]] | ||
[[Category:FlightGear]] | |||