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MSFS 2024 BGL2XML 1.3.0

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Version 1.3.0 Revisions

1. Minor Fixes.
2. The utility will now read airports that do not have ICAO codes but only FAA IDs and return the FAA ID in the airport ident field.
3. Please read this thread about repeatedly modifying and rebuilding an airport BGL file from its XML generated by this utility:


I am working on a future patch to eliminate the need for a workaround.

4. Issues have been reported with the MSFS 2024 VFS Projector when Navigraph navigation data is installed. Move navigraph-nav-base from your Community folder to a temporary location if you experience issues with the VFS Projector and this utility. Then, move the folder back to the Community folder when done generating XML files. That Navigraph folder only contains small airport files not found in MSFS 2024. The Navigraph navigation data is contained in navigraph-nav-fixedwing and does not adversely affect the VFS Projector. If you do not have issues with BGL2XML when Navigraph is installed, please report that finding in the FSDeveloper forums. You can also use the Navigraph Hub app to temporarily remove and then reinstall the navigation data.

****Warning concerning Navigraph AIRAC 2611 impacting the VFS Projector****

As of AIRAC 2611, MSFS 2024 BGL2XML may not work correctly with Navigraph installed. Should you encounter problems like the inability to find a specific generic airport, go to your Community folder and move the folder navigraph-nav-base to a temporary location before running my utility. Then move them back when done. I can automate this fix, but I am waiting on a response from Navigraph support before proceeding further.

MSFS 2024 BGL2XML 1.2.0 bug fixes

Minor fixes to account for helipads with legacy surface types.

MSFS 2024 BGL2XML bug fixes

Minor bug fixes for 1) long Taxiway Sign strings, 2) missing Hatched Area line types, 3) missing Parking types and 4) a typographic error in CYYZ (Toronto Pearson Intl).

Steam/MS Store version of MSFS 2024 XML2BGL

This update is designed to work with both the Steam and Microsoft Store versions of MSFS 2024. I do not have the Steam version to test, so report any issues with this update.
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