Editing missions

[Von_Eutin]

Is it possible to edit missions using an XML editor (e.g. jEdit)?  I want to insert different aircraft into the Mossie Mission Pack but not have to used the mission builder.  I have tried editing the XML files only to find that when CFS3 loads the missions, the one that I created generates a script error (CFS3 doesn't like the file).

Is there something that I am missing, like something else needs to get updated?

I just downloaded the Mission Builder but have not tried it yet.  To me, it seems it would be easier to just edit the XML files.

Any thoughts or experience?

[Black]

Hi

Von_Eutin - Yes, you can directly edit the mission .xml files - in some circumstances that is the ONLY way to get the desired effect, as MissionBuilder imposes certain defaults.  

You can use an XML editor (I use XML Notepad - a free d/l from MS - have tried no other, so this is no recommendation) or NotePad even.  

Ensure that you do NOT add in any extra s or s when you paste in the new a/c names, change 'loadouts' etc.

Copy and rename the original - if using NotePad, save into an exiting .xml file.  

It does work - converted many missions from stock a/c to 1%.  

You will need MB to quickly layout new missions - get all the MS documentation (dry but useful); check the threads at SimOuthouse and 46th Fighter - ask; take apart other designers' work - Wulfmann, 46thIrish, cliffxxx and others; and, be prepared for some quirks and frustrations!  

Good luck - Capt Black

[Von_Eutin]

Looks like XML Notepad is the right one.  jEdit is a Java based XML editor from Sun that I use at work and thought that it would work but it did not.  After running XML Notepad, it worked.

Thanks for the tip.  What I am doing is Substituting the A-26 intruder into the Mossie Mission Pack because of the increased bomb loads (carries two torpedos) and I like 75 mm gun in the nose.  Of course it takes longer to reload but a direct hit on cargo or minesweeper and you can say Gute Nacht (Good Night) to the ship.