extraction syntax help needed

[biggjoe]

Hi all, I downloaded a gauge I would like to use but I don't know what to do with extraction syntax, or what it's for. can someone help me with this?

                                                   Thank you Biggjoe

[WebbPA]

I don't understand your question.  It might be easier if you just point us to where you downloaded the gauge.

If the file is a .zip file you will need to unzip it, preferably to a temporary directory, and it will usually come with instructions on how to use it.

After you unzip it you should have either,

1. A .gau file.  Just copy it into your gauges folder.

2. A .cab file.  Just copt the entire file into your gauges folder.  Don't unzip it again.

3. A folder containing things like .xml files and .bmp files.  Just copy the entire folder into your gauges folder.  DO NOT extract the individual files into your gauges folder.

[biggjoe]

Hi Jim, thanks for the reply. I downloaded this gauge- dfdadi84 it is an AI gauge and the read me file said to copy the gauge file to gauges folder (easy enough) it then said the extraction syntax is (dfd_adi84a!adi84a) this is the part I don't understand. Does this have something to do with installing it into the aircraft I want to use it in.
                         Thanks for your Help.  Joe

[oldhorse]

// This Panel.cfg file created by CfgEdit
gauge00=panel!Panel_norm,  0,0,1024,768

gauge07=dfd_adi84a!adi84a,  ?,  ?,  ?, ?  
-------------------------------------------------------------
gauge08=195!altimeter,  600,380,120,119

THIS GAUGE HAS SOME PROBLEM IN FS 2002.
I would used the ADI one from
 Lake Renegade 270 (rsdgrenegade270.zip)
XML copy of same gauge.

[biggjoe]

Hi again guys, I think I may need a lesson in adding gauges. can anyone point me to a tutorial for that as I don't  know what the numbers at the of the line means etc. dfd_adi84a!adi84a (xxx,xxx)  
             
                             Thanks again Jo e

[dave3cu]

Hi Joe,

Couple places to check out:

FS2002 SDK's, for the 'panels and gauges' sdk.
http://www.microsoft.com/games/flightsimulator/fs2002_downloads_sdk.asp

Simviation's Help and Tutorials page.
http://www.simviation.com/fshelp.htm

Cheers,
Dave

[WebbPA]

And definitely get a (free) copy of CfgEdit - it's on the Panel help page or at cfgedit.com.

[biggjoe]

Thanks again guys, I'll go check those out and let you know how it goes.
                                        Joe