From what I have learned in other site forums, you need to punch in a specific keyboard command to get the jetways to move. Just look into the assignment menu to see the key combinations needed. Some people on other site have reported that the jetways only seem to move automatically for AI aircraft.

well few things,  one, maby your wernt at a gate that does it. and 2. if your flying standard edition it may not be included at all.  ???

humm  and you looked in your assinments area?

That is correct. I've also looked in the assignments section and it says Ctrl+J, but that doesn't work. Also, I tried it with two default aircrafts; the B738 and the B744. They still don't move with both of those aircrafts.

It's the little bridge/tunnel that comes to the door of your liner to let the passengers get in or out in the airport.

You said that they do not move even with defaul aircrafts ? Then you must have some setting set too low in the config of FSX.

Turn on "Advanced Animations" in the configuration menu... 

"Advanced Animations" is already checked in my display settings. Also, I've noticed the jetways don't move into place even with AI aircrafts.

KDSM, would you mind posting your airplane status so super_game can compare them with his. (Like engine, brake, and light status. just pretty much what your controls look like at the moment) This may help identify the problem.

What changes did you make to your settings EXACTLY? Don't forget to post your shots of the settings.

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Engines off, lights off, parking brake set, cargo doors closed. but I did notice that it takes a long time for it to actually move. when I landed at the destination it took about 2-3 minutes for it  to move.

super you have the parking brakes set? dont see the notification in your screenie or do you have that disabled?

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You have to tell the sim where the doors are located...

In the "Exits" section of the AI's aircraft, add the entries that define the door's location:

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[exits]
number_of_exits = 3
exit.0 = 0.4, -16.90, -4.5,  3.9, 0 //openclose rate percent per second, longitudinal, lateral, vertical positions from datum (feet), type (0=Main 1=Cargo 2=Emergency)

exit.1 = 0.4, -74.00, -4.5,  0.5, 2 //openclose rate percent per second, longitudinal, lateral, vertical positions from datum (feet), type (0=Main 1=Cargo 2=Emergency)

exit.2 = 0.4, -16.50,  4.5,  0.5, 2 //openclose rate percent per second, longitudinal, lateral, vertical positions from datum (feet), type (0=Main 1=Cargo 2=Emergency)
 

The above is taken from the Bombardier_CRJ_700's aircraft.cfg file.  Of course, you will need to experiment around to determine the actual "physical location" of the doors on your AI aircraft.  They are unlikely to be the same as the CRJ's door!

...oh well. I guess I'm gonna have to re-install and hopefully that'll work. If not, then 

ok ok ok. i think i have finally figured out why the jetways dont move for some of us.
I was cruising through other FS forums when i saw a thread just like this. i read through it and figured it out.
Im sure those of you running FSX without being able to move the jetways have an older video card such as a Nvidia MX or FX series or something like it; or a comprable ATI card. Well, if i am right, then you must understand, yes your card is out dated and somethings it wont support or support correctly. The thing that these cards do not support is Model Shader 2.0.
Apperently the animation feature that runs the jetway is a Model Shader 2.0 or above code. meaning to us unfortunate  not to have to have it = really boring jetways. So those of you that spent so much effort trying to line up your aircraft perfectly with the taxi line, or press crtl+j so many times.....that was never the problem. So, either live with it temporarly and upgrade later, or get a new video card now if you feel the need to do it. Hope this makes sense. AS for myself, my little old Ti4200 card is completely overwhelmed by FSX. But it does a good job trying keeping up. I congradulate it for not melting down on my yet. 

mine always work.  even when i mess with one, slew my aircraft to another one, and then try that one out.

i see from a quick glance above that someone's ID'ed the problem, though.

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Now THATS as real as it gets

I would also have to agree that model shader 2.0 isnt the root of the problem...

in an effort to increase framerates, specially near larger airports with many AI AC's and also during Multiplayer....I have shaders defulted to 1.2 using the Rivatuner utility for my Nvida 7800gt OC and that image I posted is with that setting in place.

So far, though I may be mistaken...the effects of turning off the 2.0 shader effects the water texture, and some of the shading and texture effects of the defult AC's.

As I said...I could be mistaken...

He is right. You DO need a video card with Model Shader 2.0 or higher. I went out and bought a new card. ATI Radeon X1300 PRO 256MB just temporarily till the DX10 cards come out. It has Model Shader 3.0 in it, and after I installed it, the jetways MOVED!!!  Now I also have the default B744 wings normal and the textures of taxi way signs aren't white anymore!  But there is bad news for me now... I bought one more GB RAM and I accidently installed it incorrect and now my computer won't boot anymore  So now I have to get a new mother board and proccessor... Just my luck...

how can you tell if your video card has model shader v2?  i have a NVIDIA GeForce 6800

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If your upgrading go dual core. Getting a P4 now is just a waste of money.