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Nov 25
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Hi,
Is it possible to have two altimeters display in the same panel?
Would they have to be from the same source, or could they be (ideally) separately fed (to simulate real world)?
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Nov 26
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It is possible. The only way you'd be able to get them to give seperate readings is if one is a standard altimeter and the other was a radar altimeter giving you height above the terrain rather than altitude.
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I have tried adding a new gauge line in the panel.cfg, using both the existing altimeter and a different one, but the gauge doesn't show up.
As you say "It is possible." could you elaborate please?
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If you want 2 or more of the same gauge on a panel first take a copy of the gauge & rename it. Then use the renamed gauge for the duplicate. Repeat this as much as you like.
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Nov 26
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Ah, ok that makes sense I'll try that... thks.
I really wanted the alts to be different though... is there any reason that can't work?
I've tried before, but maybe I've made a silly error somewhere, I'll have another go...
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No reason you can't use two completely different altimeter gauges if you wish. I suspect they will both read ths same though.
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After a re-look, I realised I had the wrong syntax
Good idea to rename the gauges, saving confusion.
I had forgotten also that my panel had a floating radio stack, so my missing gauges were simply hidden
Ta for ya help guys,
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[quote author=dir link=1164499481/0#6 date=1164561071]After a re-look, I realised I had the wrong syntax :D
Good idea to rename the gauges, saving confusion.
I had forgotten also that my panel had a floating radio stack, so my missing gauges were simply hidden ::)
Ta for ya help guys,
dir.[/quote]
Also, check one of the default FSX aircraft.cfg files.
You'll see a new specification there that allows for independantly
operated altimeters. There's also mention of this in the SDK.
[altimeters]
altimeter.0=1
altimeter.1=1
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[quote author=Gypsy_Baron link=1164499481/0#7 date=1164573430]
Also, check one of the default FSX aircraft.cfg files.
You'll see a new specification there that allows for independantly operated altimeters. There's also mention of this in the SDK.[/quote]
Interesting but I think this is for FS9.
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