Weird problem in FSX...

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Weird problem in FSX...

Postby Anxyous » Thu Sep 11, 2008 12:11 pm

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The names of a lot of planes suddedly got messed up
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Re: Weird problem in FSX...

Postby Hagar » Thu Sep 11, 2008 12:26 pm

I think this is caused by installing FS9 aircraft to FSX. There is a basic difference in the Aircraft.cfg ui_xxxx entries. It's easy enough to modify them. This is a typical FSX entry. Note the inverted commas.

[fltsim.0]
title=Beech Baron 58 Paint1
sim=Beech_Baron_58
model=
panel=
sound=
texture=1
kb_checklists=Beech_Baron_58_check
kb_reference=Beech_Baron_58_ref
atc_id=N71FS
ui_manufacturer="Beechcraft"
ui_type="Baron 58"
ui_variation="White/Blue Stripes"

ui_typerole="Twin Engine Prop"
ui_createdby="Microsoft Corporation"
description="With the wonderful control harmony that is the hallmark of the Bonanza line, the Beech Baron 58 is considered a classic light twin. The Baron 58 is the spiffed-up version of a time-tested favorite, made more modern by its new Continental Special engines. The Baron combines the attractiveness of Beechcraft design with the reliability of twin engines, resulting in a gorgeous workhorse of an aircraft."



You could add some thumbnails to the Texture folders while you're about it.
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Re: Weird problem in FSX...

Postby Anxyous » Thu Sep 11, 2008 12:30 pm

I don't think that's it, as it happens with FSX planes as well.

The problem starts by the default C172, and is consistent all the way down.

EDIT:

NVM, I fixed it. Deleted the FS9 C150 I installed yesterday.

Everything's back to normal now :)

You kinda led me onto the idea, so thanks :)
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Re: Weird problem in FSX...

Postby Deviant » Thu Sep 11, 2008 12:34 pm

I remember this issue coming up before, try this post:

http://www.simviation.com/cgi-bin/yabb2 ... 843724/4#4

I'll see if I can find the other posts...
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Re: Weird problem in FSX...

Postby Hagar » Thu Sep 11, 2008 12:35 pm

NVM, I fixed it. Deleted the FS9 C150 I installed yesterday.

It was probably that one that upset the whole lot. Try reinstalling it after adding the quotes to the Aircraft.cfg entries.
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Re: Weird problem in FSX...

Postby Anxyous » Thu Sep 11, 2008 12:39 pm

Just tried looking through the .cfg file, and it definitely isn't how it should be...

Not sure if I wanna bother changing it, it's a big file, and the gauges are messed up, and I'm too lazy to do anything about it  ;D
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Re: Weird problem in FSX...

Postby Hagar » Thu Sep 11, 2008 12:43 pm

Suit yourself. Adding those quotes would take a couple of minutes at the most. At least you know what's causing it if it happens again.
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Re: Weird problem in FSX...

Postby reider » Thu Sep 11, 2008 1:53 pm

Thats definately all thats required to right it.  If you`re not prepared to work at fixing it then perhaps you shouldn`t post with a problem again.  People go out of their way to help and you slap them down by saying you can`t be bothered!  Like Hagar said it takes minutes.  I then keep a copy of mine for when I reinstall.  Less work the next time, its just basic house keeping.

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Re: Weird problem in FSX...

Postby Anxyous » Thu Sep 11, 2008 2:08 pm

Wow, calm down dude.

I got the problem fixed, and I thanked Hagar for the tip.

What more is there to it?

I didn't even like the plane...
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Re: Weird problem in FSX...

Postby Rich H » Fri Sep 12, 2008 11:41 am

Are you using Windows Classic?
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Re: Weird problem in FSX...

Postby Anxyous » Fri Sep 12, 2008 12:17 pm

Occasionally, mostly when I'm playing FSX :P
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Re: Weird problem in FSX...

Postby Rich H » Fri Sep 12, 2008 1:39 pm

Is it quicker, does it it not use as much memory?
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Re: Weird problem in FSX...

Postby Anxyous » Fri Sep 12, 2008 1:47 pm

Aero sucks up some resources, so I first used basic when flying, but since went to classic, as I reckoned it'd use even fewer resources...
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