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Jun 1st, 2009 at 12:33pm

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I just upgraded my FS from FSX to FS2004, and I can't figure out how to add new aircraft frames, i.e. A330, A340, and the A380?  Do I simply upload aircraft textures and the aircraft instrument panel? or, are there basic airframes like they have for FSX?  Thanks in advance for any help.
 
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Reply #1 - Jun 1st, 2009 at 12:55pm

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You will first need to download an aircraft addon file from SimV's file library, located here:
http://www.simviation.com/simviation/

Once you find the file that you want, download it, and unzip it with a software program like Winzip or 7-zip. A complete aircraft package should include a the following folders in a main folder for the aircraft which lists the name of the aircraft:

Main folder:

subfolders-:
model
panel
texture (if multiple textures, more folders such as texture.1, texture.2, etc.)
sound

In short, FS2004 aircraft need to have a basic airframe (model) folder located in the addon aircraft's folder for a plane to show up. The textures, and any addon textures, must also be compatible with that author's work.

Simply loading in a folder full of textures and a panel will not result in a flyable aircraft.
 
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Reply #2 - Jun 1st, 2009 at 1:02pm

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Quote:
"I just upgraded my FS from FSX to FS2004".
End quote.

That simple statement brings absolute joy to my heart!... Smiley

Paul...G-BPLF...FS 2004... Grin...!

We welcome you to the delights of the FS 2004 problem-free zone!... Wink...!

 
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Reply #3 - Jun 1st, 2009 at 1:15pm

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Sean_TK wrote on Jun 1st, 2009 at 12:55pm:
You will first need to download an aircraft addon file from SimV's file library, located here:
http://www.simviation.com/simviation/

Once you find the file that you want, download it, and unzip it with a software program like Winzip or 7-zip. A complete aircraft package should include a the following folders in a main folder for the aircraft which lists the name of the aircraft:

Main folder:

subfolders-:
model
panel
texture (if multiple textures, more folders such as texture.1, texture.2, etc.)
sound

In short, FS2004 aircraft need to have a basic airframe (model) folder located in the addon aircraft's folder for a plane to show up. The textures, and any addon textures, must also be compatible with that author's work.

Simply loading in a folder full of textures and a panel will not result in a flyable aircraft.



Thanks.
 
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Reply #4 - Jun 1st, 2009 at 1:17pm

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Fozzer wrote on Jun 1st, 2009 at 1:02pm:
Quote:
"I just upgraded my FS from FSX to FS2004".
End quote.

That simple statement brings absolute joy to my heart!... Smiley

Paul...G-BPLF...FS 2004... Grin...!

We welcome you to the delights of the FS 2004 problem-free zone!... Wink...!





I gave up on FSX.  I bought a new computer with all the upgrades, and FSX will not install all the files it needs to run.  I was like, screw this, and bought FS2004, and was flying 10 minutes after I opened the box.  Good riddance FSX, and R.I.P.
 
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Reply #5 - Jun 1st, 2009 at 1:23pm

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FSXFlier wrote on Jun 1st, 2009 at 1:17pm:
Fozzer wrote on Jun 1st, 2009 at 1:02pm:
Quote:
"I just upgraded my FS from FSX to FS2004".
End quote.

That simple statement brings absolute joy to my heart!... Smiley

Paul...G-BPLF...FS 2004... Grin...!

We welcome you to the delights of the FS 2004 problem-free zone!... Wink...!





I gave up on FSX.  I bought a new computer with all the upgrades, and FSX will not install all the files it needs to run.  I was like, screw this, and bought FS2004, and was flying 10 minutes after I opened the box.  Good riddance FSX, and R.I.P.


You now entitled to receive a big bag of Chocolate Cookies, and a Gold Star as a prize!.... Smiley...!

Join us in instant fun with FS 2004!...Wink..!

Paul...G-BPLF...FS 2004.... Grin...!

P.S. ..you can now join us in Sim V, etc,  Multiplayer flights, with little of no problems..Wink...!
 
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Reply #6 - Jun 1st, 2009 at 2:16pm

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So does that mean your name becomes 'FS9Flier'?  Wink

Welcome!

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Reply #7 - Jun 1st, 2009 at 4:00pm

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microlight wrote on Jun 1st, 2009 at 2:16pm:
So does that mean your name becomes 'FS9Flier'?  Wink

Welcome!

Grin


Nah!....

"Seen_the_light_Flier"...

..... Wink....!

Paul... Grin... Grin... Grin...!
 
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Reply #8 - Jun 1st, 2009 at 7:46pm

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in FSX.  after you download an aircraft, it would generally go to SIMOBJECTS / AIRCRAFT / (aircraft name here)

In FS9..... there is NO "SIMOBJECTS" folder.  you download your craft of choice, unzip it using winzip or similar program (*to prefferabaly a TEMPORARY folder of any name*).  Then you Place the "aircraft name" folder inside the FS9/AIRCRAFT folder.  gauges to gauges, effects to effects, modules to modules, etc etc etc.



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Reply #9 - Jun 1st, 2009 at 7:52pm

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Actually, aircraft gauge files work perfectly fine by placing them in the aircraft's panel folder.   Wink

Keeps it more organized...
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Reply #10 - Jun 2nd, 2009 at 4:15am

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Sean_TK wrote on Jun 1st, 2009 at 7:52pm:
Actually, aircraft gauge files work perfectly fine by placing them in the aircraft's panel folder.   Wink

Keeps it more organized...


Hello Sean..

Actually, I always put all my "new" Aircraft's gauges into the "Gauges" folder to ensure that if I delete an unwanted Aircraft, its gauges are still retained for use with any other (new) aircraft, if necessary.... Smiley...!
(....avoids the "Missing Gauges" error!).
(I select "No" to "Overwrite" existing gauges, just to be safe).

It does mean that I accumulate a large quantity of Gauges over time.. Shocked... but my Hard Drive is large enough to accommodate them.... Smiley...!

It also means that I often collect some "Special" gauges from different Aircraft, which I may wish to use on occasions on another aircraft by modifying the "Panel.cfg". (A "Windows" search locates them when required).

I now have a long list of all sorts of gauges to pick and choose from, even after deleting many of my existing Aircraft's Folders!
I even go as far as occasionally Saving my Gauges Folder onto an external  CD for fear of losing them in a computer crash!... Kiss... Grin...!

I collect Gauges like a Squirrel collects Nuts!... Grin... Grin... Grin...!

Paul...G-BPLF...FS 2004...and gauging the weather!...


 
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Reply #11 - Jun 2nd, 2009 at 9:41am

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Fascinating discussion re FS2004 vs FSX. Being completely new to F sim, I bought X originally and  immediately had problems downloading. The expert computer guru I called told me to get 2004 and forget X. The only fault I find with 2004 is the rather primitive default scenery. I haven't yet added any scenery except for the pay Ground Environment. This is an improvement but not a significant one. I guess with experience I'll be able to add more realistic scenery. I live in Santa Barbara and I chuckle at the default 2004 scenery for our airport. It looks like it might be located in the Gobi desert.
 
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Reply #12 - Jun 2nd, 2009 at 10:06am

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Denis
At the risk of sounding repetitive, I say again - take a look at www.blueskyscenery.com.  It's freeware and there are some excellent Calfifornia sceneries.
 
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Reply #13 - Jun 2nd, 2009 at 11:52am

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DenisH wrote on Jun 2nd, 2009 at 9:41am:
Fascinating discussion re FS2004 vs FSX. Being completely new to F sim, I bought X originally and  immediately had problems downloading. The expert computer guru I called told me to get 2004 and forget X. The only fault I find with 2004 is the rather primitive default scenery. I haven't yet added any scenery except for the pay Ground Environment. This is an improvement but not a significant one. I guess with experience I'll be able to add more realistic scenery. I live in Santa Barbara and I chuckle at the default 2004 scenery for our airport. It looks like it might be located in the Gobi desert.  


I have spent the past 10+ years daily Sim Flying around the whole of California and collecting a wealth of California add-on scenery in the meantime.
Together with my Global Mesh, VOZ Textures, my own generated scenery, etc, etc, California is as real as it gets, compared to my detailed, relief Maps of the State.
There is an excellent Santa Barbara add-on, including the Oil Fields out in the Pacific...covering the whole of the Cal Coastal district and inland....

Just do a "Search" under each area name in Google and all the Major Flight Sim Sites...
There is a load of fantastic add-on "Stuff" out there for our FS 2004..Wink..!

Paul...G-BPLF...FS 2004...admiring the Santa Barbara Beech Babes...  Kiss...!
 
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Reply #14 - Jun 2nd, 2009 at 2:22pm

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Fozzer: Those oil platforms you mention are taboo to most who live here. They are currently idle and are used to grow commercial mussels  now.  I think you mentioned that you've also flown to the channel islands here? I use the Guersney field to practice bad weather landings. I am puzzled by what seems to be a waterfall coming out of a cliff on the island. Is that a landmark, would you know?  Of course, the Brits had channel islands before we did so we yanks ought to call them "New Channel Islands" a la "New York" or "New London".
 
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