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I tried to post this over on the HJG forum but couldn't figure how to do it, so I'm posting
here with hope that someone over here knows the answer and will help me.

I have installed their B-727-100 including the appropriate panel, and everything works
except that the computer supplied data to the "Flight Engineers" drop down panel and
the "Climb, Cruise, Descend" drop down panel is too faint to be legible, and I want to get
it fixed.

My operating system is Win 8.1

It seems like I had this problem a long time ago with Windows ME and the answer at that
time involved installing a font that Windows doesn't normally include. But, I've forgotten
what font is was and where to download it.

I need help.

Gringo6 wrote:I tried to post this over on the HJG forum but couldn't figure how to do it, so I'm posting
here with hope that someone over here knows the answer and will help me.

I have installed their B-727-100 including the appropriate panel, and everything works
except that the computer supplied data to the "Flight Engineers" drop down panel and
the "Climb, Cruise, Descend" drop down panel is too faint to be legible, and I want to get
it fixed.

My operating system is Win 8.1

It seems like I had this problem a long time ago with Windows ME and the answer at that
time involved installing a font that Windows doesn't normally include. But, I've forgotten
what font is was and where to download it.

I need help.

Where did you download this plane from? Give us a link so someone can download it and see exactly what you are talking about.
As for Fonts I have never heard of needing a special font for any aircraft. But if there was one needed it was usually part of the down load.
Make sure to read the readme file if it has one if not I would be cautious any person that creates any aircraft that is worth any thing will put a README file if special install or use instructions are needed.
The faintness could be the result of the BITMAP that was used to create the panel and a incorrect font size was used.
You might be able to find another panel to put in this aircraft.

I've checked this out & I think the problem is that the pop-up windows are too small making the text almost illegible. See this shot.



It should be possible to increase the size of the pop-up as in the shot below by dragging the sides of the window with the mouse.



If this fixes your problem it can be increased permanently by editing Panel.cfg. The example below will give you the size in the above shot.
You can experiment with the entries to get the size that suits your screen. The other offending windows can be modified in the same way.
(Note that the size of the gauge matches the window size.) Make sure to save a backup copy of Panel.cfg before editing it.

[Window12]
// size_mm=289, 178
size_mm=400, 300
BACKGROUND_COLOR=16,16,16
window_size_ratio=1.000
position=0
visible=0
ident=520

gauge00=CFRP727!FE_Report, 0, 0, 400, 300

BINGO Hagar - that's the answer ! !

Thanks a million !

Excellent!