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FSX will not let me save an edited cfg file when I add-on a texture...for example a new texture to the default 737-800 notepad tells me it cannot create or find the filename or the path is invalid anyone know the cause?

Can`t recall what its called, but where it says 'save as', change it to the bottom most option and save to the desktop.  Delete the original (after making a backup), then cut and paste the one from the desktop to the folder.

Reider

I don't understand unfortunately,  I've been in the save as area and had no luck, which bottom most option?

Hi,

Can you be a bit more precise?

You should just be able to simply 'save' any edited file. Have you got your 'cfg' files to open as a notepad file? (this is the easiest way to do things)

It's also a good (essential) idea to BACKUP - copy & paste your existing files before editing in case you make a doodoo when editing. It will paste in as 'copy of ******.cfg)

If they won't just save - take a look at your settings & file protection - for example make sure they are not read only (right click/properties)

I INITIALLY THOUGHT THAT WAS THE PROBLEM HOWEVER THEY ARE NOT READ ONLY FILES I AM FAMILIAR TO BOTH THE FILE STRUCTURE IN FSX AND FS9 AND NEVER HAD THIS ISSUE ONLY W/VISTA DO I SEE THESE ISSUES COME UP

AND YES, I ALWAYS USE NOTEPAD TO OPEN FILES CONCERNING CFG AND THEY OPEN JUST LIKE THEY ALWAYS HAVE HOWEVER THE SAVING PART IS WHERE THE DIFFERENCES ARISE

Cut the caps please. But, you have to save the file to your desktop, backup the original, then put the new .cfg in the folder.

That doesn't answer the question as to why it doesn't allow for saving when edited.  What is the difference between xp and vista regarding this?

Well that did the trick but can you answer why, and now that I'm not capitalizing you should be at ease (the 40" samsung is 10 feet away these pilot eyes are losing focus sorry..)

Thank you all for your help

Vista just has a bag load of security, even its security has security.  So you have to work around some things, doesn`t mean its secure though  ;)

Reider

FSX will not let me save an edited cfg file when I add-on a texture...for example a new texture to the default 737-800 notepad tells me it cannot create or find the filename or the path is invalid anyone know the cause?

I believe that Vista treats CFG files as protected system files. Try Ashar's suggestion here --> http://www.simviation.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1193114568

Just right click the Flight Simulator 9 and change all the security levels to Allow for your username

Naturally you would do this to the FSX root directory folder.

Right Click Airplane file,Left click Property,left click Security,Left click Edit,left click Add, Type your user name or name in Box, Click Ok. This should Do it.....

Well that's the issue, security and now the questions I have re ai flight plans will eat up lots of time...hehe.

I believe that Vista treats CFG files as protected system files. Try Ashar's suggestion here --> http://www.simviation.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1193114568

Interesting, because I never had any probelms with editing my cfg files with Windows Vista..