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Mar 7^th, 2012 at 6:45pm

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I'm having trouble getting the object placement tool working. I placed the dll.xml in the correct location and changed the path to where I was informed to, but it still wont load. any advice?

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Reply #1 - Mar 7^th, 2012 at 6:59pm

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Proper version? I think there is a different one for each of the service packs, and one for use with Acceleration.

http://www.fsdeveloper.com/wiki/index.php?title=SDK_Installation_%28FSX%29

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Reply #2 - Mar 7^th, 2012 at 7:28pm

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Here's a help guide for SDK installation. http://www.fsdeveloper.com/wiki/index.php?title=SDK_Installation_%28FSX%29
You are not the only one that has problems with this. Everything has to be perfect for it to work and sometimes just doing a reboot works. Crazy FSX. I suggest a search for past posts because I have seen many different fixes work in different situations and OS versions.

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Reply #3 - Mar 7^th, 2012 at 7:52pm

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well, It wasnt the proper version, but I updated it. and it still isnt working. Embarrassed

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Reply #4 - Mar 7^th, 2012 at 8:01pm

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Here's a screenshot of the DLL.XML. does this look right to you?

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Reply #5 - Mar 7^th, 2012 at 8:02pm

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Like brett mentioned, this can be a tricky thing to sort out. Did you give the link above a good read? There's more to it than simply copying the correct .dll.

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Reply #6 - Mar 7^th, 2012 at 9:06pm

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I read it, and the troubleshooting page, but it still wont work

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Reply #7 - Mar 7^th, 2012 at 9:18pm

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From your screen shot the dll.xml file path is incorrect. The dll.xml file should be in the ....\Microsoft\FSX\ folder (same folder as FSX.cfg).

Not in the ...\Microsoft\FSX\Controls\ folder!!

Check, there may already be a dll.xml at the correct path. If there is, read it before overwriting as there may be other .dlls registered in the file that you do not want to eliminate by overwriting the file..

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Reply #8 - Mar 7^th, 2012 at 9:32pm

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I believe that you’re supposed to Copy the contents of the dll file you show not replace the proper one with it.

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Reply #9 - Mar 7^th, 2012 at 9:48pm

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oh boy, I think I'm getting closer! I copied and pasted the <SimBase.Document Type="Launch" version="1,0">
<Descr>Launch</Descr>
<Filename>dll.xml</Filename>
<Disabled>False</Disabled>
<Launch.ManualLoad>False</Launch.ManualLoad>
<Launch.Addon>
<Name>Object Placement Tool</Name>
<Disabled>False</Disabled>
<ManualLoad>False</ManualLoad>
<Path>C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X SDK\SDK\Mission Creation Kit\object_placement.dll</Path>
</Launch.Addon>
into an open space in the dll.xml file (NOT in the /controls/ folder this time) and all of my addons dissapeared, and no tools menu popped up. at least something got effected!

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Reply #10 - Mar 7^th, 2012 at 10:14pm

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First thing to do is make a backup copy of your current dll.xml. Even if it's now broken it can be repaired if needed.

Did the file already exist and you pasted the 'new sections' in? If so you it's probably broken because you now have duplicate entries. Hopefully you added the new entries at the bottom of the file.

This section should already be at the top of the file....so there's no need to add it.

<SimBase.Document Type="Launch" version="1,0">
<Descr>Launch</Descr>
<Filename>dll.xml</Filename>
<Disabled>False</Disabled>
<Launch.ManualLoad>False</Launch.ManualLoad>

The ObjectPlacemenTool section may also exist farther down. If so, then delete the section you added and make the proper edit in the section that was there.

Be careful editing/deleting as one misplaced, missing or extra character will cause an error.

If you still can't get it sorted, copy and paste the whole file text into your next reply.

Glad you got it sorted..

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Reply #11 - Mar 7^th, 2012 at 10:15pm

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and, SUCCESS Cheesy

thanks for your support, everyone! I realized that I copied too much from the dll.xml that came with the sdk. now I just have to get myself familiar with the SDK!

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Reply #12 - Mar 7^th, 2012 at 10:34pm

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Glad you got it sorted & good luck to you. Wink

BTW have you read the Mission Building in FSX articles? They ought to help.

Part 1 & 2. & Part 3 & 4.

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