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Revisiting the Cloud 9 Phantom porting issue..

I've been trying for a couple days now to get this working in FSX. After installing the Beta 5, I can only see the clean and QFD paints, and the new vc textures don't seem to work. I followed all of the instructions in the beta, but still no dice. I'm running in DX10 mode, which might explain the textures, but the sudden and unexplainable lack of the other models is beyond me
 
SH427 ...the updates use a renamed air file....you may need to check the entries in the aircraft.cfg as the 'sim=' entries are now sim=C9F4_QRAv2 [they were sim=C9F4] ...;)

...and don't forget all the panel=X entries too ...;)
 
SH427 said:
I've been trying for a couple days now to get this working in FSX. After installing the Beta 5, I can only see the clean and QFD paints, and the new vc textures don't seem to work. I followed all of the instructions in the beta, but still no dice. I'm running in DX10 mode, which might explain the textures, but the sudden and unexplainable lack of the other models is beyond me
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I'm running DX10 with Steve's Fixer and everything seems pretty fine with the Beta 5 version for me.

fsx 2014-05-14 14-49-47-93.jpg

I do have a question for the forum though... my FPS on exterior views could be better. Is there any upside in converting everything to DTX3, DTX5, adding MIPS..???? Haven't tried an FS9 port-over before so I don't know if there's a trick to getting them to run efficiently in FSX. My VC is good. It's the spot views that are lagging (which is usual for me, it's normally the other way around).
 
Hello,

-For Expat:

gauge20=ARS4!ARS_4, 378,203,248,242



and for command a windows 2d:

[Window06]
Background_color=0,0,0
size_mm=405,485
window_size_ratio=1
visible=0
ident=1125
window_pos= 0.720, 0.010
window_size= 0.280, 0.600

gauge00=ARS4!ARS_4, 0,0,400,400 //default
gauge01=ARS4!ARS_4_Panel, 0,400,400,80


Other modif in aircraft cfg:


[launch_assistance]
;MOD, new section
launch_bar_pivot= 15.3, 0.0, -8.0 //13.3, 0.0, -9.0 // nosegear Lat, 0.0, lug Vert + 1
launch_bar_lug = 16.8, 0.0, -9.0 //14.8, 0.0, -10.0 // pivot Lat +1.5, 0.0, nosegear Vert +0.4

cordially


Alain

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-For Expat:

gauge20=ARS4!ARS_4, 378,203,248,242



and for command a windows 2d:

[Window06]
Background_color=0,0,0
size_mm=405,485
window_size_ratio=1
visible=0
ident=1125
window_pos= 0.720, 0.010
window_size= 0.280, 0.600

gauge00=ARS4!ARS_4, 0,0,400,400 //default
gauge01=ARS4!ARS_4_Panel, 0,400,400,80


Other modif in aircraft cfg:


[launch_assistance]
;MOD, new section
launch_bar_pivot= 15.3, 0.0, -8.0 //13.3, 0.0, -9.0 // nosegear Lat, 0.0, lug Vert + 1
launch_bar_lug = 16.8, 0.0, -9.0 //14.8, 0.0, -10.0 // pivot Lat +1.5, 0.0, nosegear Vert +0.4
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Thanks very much Alain!
 
Odourboy et al, thanks for the help. I ended up moving all the models unto the clean folder and adding the complete list of aircraft to the clean aircraft.cfg.
(63 entries And they all work)
The vc now works too after adding the replacement textures to all the skins manually.

Odourboy, I have a good working copy of photoshop, I'll try seeing what converting the textures does this weekend
 
vUDFUs1.jpg
 
expat said:
Jafo - your 2D panel is looking sharp!



Doublecool - that radar scope looks great - what files are you using?

TuFun - your video demo-ing the AB. How do you film with the camera set on ground while flying the flyby? I am so impressed at the SOUND on those passes - just like an airshow I remember at Andrews AFB or Biggin Hill - the sound fades and drops to a low rumble as you watch the plane get farther away (and the two glowing dots of the AB get smaller). It is a tremendously realistic effect to watch and listen. Whose J79 files are you using in that video?
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expat alot of toying around but this is what I ended up with and I got the idea from Captain Sim Weather Radar and there 737 model both payware
I copied the Captain_Sim.x737.wrx.dll file over to panel x folder I believe the 707 has the same dll file
you must add the weather radar as a 2d popup so you can turn on and ajust WXR settings... do this by running CS Payware WXR_Editor and add to Cloud9 clean panel.x folder...Control 7 should bring up the 2D popup in the VC Panel.CFG file should look like this after

[Window Titles]
Window00=Main panel
Window01=GPS
Window02=Autopilot
Window03=Switch Panel
Window04=Radios
Window05=TACAN Ch Chart
Window06=CS Weather Radar

below is what I used in Panel.cfg VC


gauge40=F16!Radar, 844,212,134,120 //=Phantom_X!RWR
gauge41=F16!Radar Mode, 646,369,55,55
gauge42=F16!Radar Range, 723,312,41,36

gauge43=Captain_Sim.x737.wxr!wr_display, 402,224,197,197 //=Phantom_X!RADAR3
or if you have 707
gauge43=Captain_Sim.x707.wxr!wr_display, 402,224,197,197 //=Phantom_X!RADAR3

Sorry been out of town
 
Doublecool - thanks for the reply. I have the CS707 so will give that a try. Also have installed the ARS 4 (AI a/c and ship) radar successfully.
 
SH427 said:
Odourboy, I have a good working copy of photoshop, I'll try seeing what converting the textures does this weekend
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I was hoping someone would be able to respond without actually having to work at it! But I look forward to your results. FWIW, I noticed that my 'jolly' texture runs about 2 FPS faster than my "57" texture. The "jolly" textures are all .BMP. The ""57" textures are a mix of DDS (DTX5) and BMP, but are mostly 4X larger (double the resolution). I don't think either uses MIPS.

On the topic of RADAR. For anyone looking for other options, the JF DC6 offers an interesting radar that I've ported for use in an old AS F-101 Voodoo VC. It comes with a nice control screen that can be configured as a pop-up.

Cheers!

fsx 2014-05-16 09-17-47-55.jpg
 
AOA Indexer lights

Does anyone else have non-functioning AOA Indexer lights in their VC with the Beta 5 gauges?
 
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