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Hi, Hagar.

I need your help again.

Loaded the Bridge Too Far campaign with all subsequent mods. Found and loaded the Mosquito files 'mosbiv.zip - mosgfb2.zip' using JAB2000.

TWO errors:
1.    The first error on starting the campaign is;  "visual model could not be displayed" MOSQUITO FB VI YHY.  

This relates to an error log message as follows;

[Mission file error]
error=Unable to Init Unit 1000
title=ABTF 0 - Mosquitoes Over Willems Barracks
filename=CAMPAIGNS\ABTF0

2.    I installed the files 'mosbiv.zip' and mosqfb2.zip' manually then also using JAB2000 [after removing the first manual install].  Also when installing the 'ZIP' file in JAB2000 there were several error messages relating to 'gauges' for 'spitfire_mki.* and hurricane_1.* gauges.  I checked the 'panel.cfg' file for the mosquitos and they both require 'spitfire_mk1* and hurricane_1* gauges.  However the 'ZIP' files only supplies gauges generic to the mosquito panel.  All these gauges were loaded correctly.

3.    In free flight both 'FB' models of the mosquito are avaliable for selection but will not initiate or show a picture of the plane, bringing up the same error as 1 above.

4.    I did a bit of investigation and found that the 'panel and model' files did not match the 'aircraft.cgf' file as in other planes that fly OK.

The aircraft.cfg file lists two planes for the mosqbiv and mosqfb2 the AI and Flyable plane but the model.mdl file for the YHY flyable plane does not match the aircraft.cfg file names, ie

MOSQBF2 = Mosquito FB VI YHY
aircraft.cfg = mosqfb2
__________
[fltsim.0]
JABIndex=1
title=Mosq FB VI
sim=mosqai
model=ai
panel=
sound=
texture=ai
checklists=

[fltsim.1]
JABIndex=2
title=Mosquito FB VI YHY
sim=mosqfb
model=
panel=
sound=
texture=
checklists=

Model= two avaliable
_____
1. mosqai
2. test_5

Texture = two avaliable
1. TEXT_5
2. test_5

I am not sure if this is the problem with the Mosquito but I thought that the 'sim' name in the 'aircraft.cfg' file should match the model and texture files 'cfg' file names respectively?

If you can help with these errors I would appreciate it.

With thanks for your help, regards,

Keith Harris  

Hi Lumpy. I suspect you're using WinXP. There is a conflict with some earlier 3rd party aircraft & WinXp. Try patching the MDL file of the Mossie & others with similar problems with the MDL Repair Utility. http://www.simviation.com/fs2000utilities_ess2.htm

These aircraft work perfectly on Win98/Me. I use WinMe & can't check this one out for you.

Hi, Hagar
Thanks for the rescue.
It worked fine and I appreciate your time and help, particullarly with such a long message to read, you should have seen how long it took to type it!
I notice that you are a member of the 'Over the Hill Club'.  What 'club' would a 55+ ex Electrical Technician - Engineer now pastor qualify for?
Thanks again, regards, Keith.

Hi Lumpy. I thought that would fix it. Your explanation looks reasonable but is too complicated. The simple answers usually work. To elaborate, the Aircraft.cfg sim= line defines the AIR file & DP. It's more usual for the MDL file to have the same file prefix but not necessary as long as it's defined in the appropriate Model.cfg. This configuration is more common with "2 in 1" aircraft like the Mossie which often have more than one AIR file & MDL.

I never liked automatic install programs although JAB2000 is apparently very good. Manual install is much better. IMHO
The spitfire_mki & hurricane_mki gauges are CFS defaults so would not need including with the package.

I am founder & currently sole member of the Over the Hill Club. Anyone is welcome to join & you seem to qualify. Membership is free. All you need is the right state of mind.