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Apr 17^th, 2004 at 9:56am

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Hi all, I downloaded a gauge I would like to use but I don't know what to do with extraction syntax, or what it's for. can someone help me with this?

Thank you Biggjoe

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Reply #1 - Apr 17^th, 2004 at 12:45pm

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I don't understand your question. It might be easier if you just point us to where you downloaded the gauge.

If the file is a .zip file you will need to unzip it, preferably to a temporary directory, and it will usually come with instructions on how to use it.

After you unzip it you should have either,

1. A .gau file. Just copy it into your gauges folder.

2. A .cab file. Just copt the entire file into your gauges folder. Don't unzip it again.

3. A folder containing things like .xml files and .bmp files. Just copy the entire folder into your gauges folder. DO NOT extract the individual files into your gauges folder.

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Reply #2 - Apr 17^th, 2004 at 10:48pm

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Hi Jim, thanks for the reply. I downloaded this gauge- dfdadi84 it is an AI gauge and the read me file said to copy the gauge file to gauges folder (easy enough) it then said the extraction syntax is (dfd_adi84a!adi84a) this is the part I don't understand. Does this have something to do with installing it into the aircraft I want to use it in.
Thanks for your Help. Joe

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Reply #3 - Apr 18^th, 2004 at 2:59am

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// This Panel.cfg file created by CfgEdit
gauge00=panel!Panel_norm, 0,0,1024,768

gauge07=dfd_adi84a!adi84a, ?, ?, ?, ?
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gauge08=195!altimeter, 600,380,120,119

THIS GAUGE HAS SOME PROBLEM IN FS 2002.
I would used the ADI one from
Lake Renegade 270 (rsdgrenegade270.zip)
XML copy of same gauge.

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Reply #4 - Apr 18^th, 2004 at 11:05am

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Hi again guys, I think I may need a lesson in adding gauges. can anyone point me to a tutorial for that as I don't know what the numbers at the of the line means etc. dfd_adi84a!adi84a (xxx,xxx)

Thanks again Jo ???e

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Reply #5 - Apr 18^th, 2004 at 12:25pm

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Hi Joe,

Couple places to check out:

FS2002 SDK's, for the 'panels and gauges' sdk.
http://www.microsoft.com/games/flightsimulator/fs2002_downloads_sdk.asp

Simviation's Help and Tutorials page.
http://www.simviation.com/fshelp.htm

Cheers,
Dave

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Reply #6 - Apr 18^th, 2004 at 1:17pm