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Hi everyone,

I've noticed that whenever I install an a/c into the game it doesn't show up.
I've done everything correctly!
ARGH!
Help!

Bezz

I've noticed that whenever I install an a/c into the game it doesn't show up.
I've done everything correctly!

Bezz. If you did everything correctly it stands to reason that the aircraft would show up.

I've made this offer before & can't do any more. The offer still stands. If you want my help - give me an example of one of the problem aircraft, tell me exactly where to download it & I'll walk you through it. If you don't want my help please tell me so I don't waste any more of my time.

Ok, ok, jeeez!

Alright already,
the files were:

a)http://www.simviation.com/files/2cfs/Bf-109E-8Molders.zip

b)the SR-71 Blackbird

Bezz

Hello Bezz,

 On the Bf-109 file, the file name ".../files/2cfs/Bf109E-8..." leads me to think this is a CFS2 aircraft.  Are you trying to enter a CFS2 aircraft into CFS1?  If so, it aint gonna happen.    

OK I have the file. Just to avoid any confusion it is from the CFS1 section. May I suggest that in future a link to the page rather than the file itself would be more useful.

Right. First I downloaded Bf-109E-8Molders.zip to my C:\FS Downloads folder.
Using the right-click WinZip option I extracted it to the same FS Downloads folder.
It automatically extracted the zipfile to a new folder named Bf-109E-8Molders.
This is what you should see if you open that folder.



Note there are 3 folders named Bf-109E-8Molders - each inside the previous one like a set of Russian dolls.
The 3rd one in is the folder you're looking for, the folder directly containing the Model, Panel, Sound & Texture subfolders.
This is the folder to paste into CFS1\Aircraft. It has its own panel & the sound is aliased to the default Bf109e. There are no extra gauges to worry about. Providing the default Bf109e is installed to your own CFS1 & you haven't renamed the default folder or otherwise modified it there is no reason this new aircraft will not display in CFS1. It's listed on the menu as Bf-109E-8 Molders.

I suggest you delete the folder you installed & try again following my instructions. I don't have CFS1 installed right now so I realiased the sound & tried it in CFS2. It works fine. If you still have problems let me know & I will install CFS1 to check it out in that.

PS. The number of folders you get will vary depending on the method you use to unzip the file. If you use my method you should see 3 as in my shot. The number of duplicate folders is not important providing you know what to look for & install the correct one. This folder being hidden inside another one (or more than one in this case) is one of the most common reasons for 3rd party aircraft not displaying in all the M$ sims.

ARRRRRRRRRRRRRRGH

I AM A RETARD!

Thank you!

You solved the simplest of problem...with the simplest solutions...
Sorry!

Bezz

You're welcome old chap. Glad that worked for you. Let's hope it also fixes the others.

You solved the simplest of problem...with the simplest solutions...

There is usually a simple explanation for most installation problems. Once you understand the basics this stuff is logical & relatively simple. Even the "experts" often forget this & start looking for more complicated reasons.