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How to code the sequence "SHIFT +x" in MakeMDL.parts.xml ?XML

puentes

puentes

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Hi,
I am developing an aircraft for FS2004 with gauges and VC 3D with the method ULE of Bill.

ule2f.jpg


Despite a day of testing, I have not been able to do what I wanted:
I wish click on a part of my VC 3D in order to appear a 2D panel defined in the file Panel.cfg ... therefore simulate the command "SHIFT + x" with a mouse click on a part of the cockpit 3D.

Fravin has succeed to do that on his essna 150L ...

To this I must add code to the file MakeMDL.parts.xml in the way to associate it with the part on which I should click with the mouse.
If someone had a solution or at least could indicated me the right sequence XML ... I would be grateful ;)

SP: excuse-me for my poor english but I am a french developer :o
 
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Oh! I love easy questions... :D

All you need is a simple XML Script in modeldef.xml to get what you want.

For any of the sub-panels assigned to Shift-n keystrokes, this will work:

Code: 
   <PartInfo>
	<Name>DisplayMy_2d_Popup</Name>
	<MouseRect>
		<Cursor>Hand</Cursor>
		<CallbackCode>
			n (>K:PANEL_ID_TOGGLE)
		</CallbackCode>
	</MouseRect>
   </PartInfo>

Where "n" is the number you would need to type: Toggles indexed panel (1 – 9)

For any other sub-panels beyond Shift 9, you would need another type of XML script where you will pass the panel ident= n number used in the panel.cfg file.

For example, suppose I wanted to toggle this sub-panel:

//--------------------------------------------------------
[Window11]
Background_color=0,0,0
size_mm=400,195
window_size_ratio=1.000
position=0
visible=0
ident=10090
window_size= 0.400, 0.306
window_pos= 0.000, 0.030
zorder=2

gauge00=Citation CJ1 MultiGauge!CJ1_Preflight, 0,0,400
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Code: 
   <PartInfo>
	<Name>DisplayMy_2d_Popup</Name>
	<MouseRect>
		<Cursor>Hand</Cursor>
		<CallbackCode>
			10090 (>K:PANEL_ID_TOGGLE)
		</CallbackCode>
	</MouseRect>
   </PartInfo>
 
Thank you very much N4gix ;)

Now, I understand that it was a simple question and I wouldn't have thought at this :o
 
puentes said:
Thank you very much N4gix ;)

Now, I understand that it was a simple question and I wouldn't have thought at this :o
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Oh, the question itself is simple...

...but the answer is not!

There is practically no documentation that would provide a direct answer to the question. It requires knowing both the panel.cfg file structure as well as the sometimes confusing SDK documents. :D

By the way, might I say that is a very lovely model!
 
Hi,

With your friendly advices I have coded two gauges and here is the result:

jauges3d2d.jpg


First, I will code this gauge as Windows00 and it does'nt succed ... so then I try as the last WindowsXX in my panel.cfg and hourra !!!

For people who want to do the same works, this code will work :

Panel.cfg:
[Window Titles]
Window00=Carte Geolibre
Window01=GPS
Window02=Mini Panel
Window03=Personal options

[VIEWS]
....

//--------------------------------------------------------
[Window00]
Background_color=0,0,0
size_mm=480,480
window_size_ratio=1.000
position=7
visible=0
ident=51
window_size= 0.375, 0.500
window_pos= 0.625, 0.500
gauge00=GeoLibre!GeoCarte, 0,0

//--------------------------------------------------------
[Window01]
.....

//--------------------------------------------------------
[Window02]
.....

//--------------------------------------------------------
[Window03]
Background_color=0,0,0
size_mm=440,810
window_size_ratio=1.000
position=0
visible=0
ident=10040
window_size= 0.120, 0.295
window_pos= 0.020, 0.020

gauge00=NC858S!Configs_3D, 0,0,440,810
gauge01=NC858S!Configs_2D, 30,18,141,31
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MakeMDL.parts.xml:
<!-- ================================ -->
<!-- Checklist -->
<!-- ================================ -->

<part>
<name>tablette</name>
<mouseRect>
<cursor>Hand</cursor>
<tooltip_text>Personal options</tooltip_text>
<callback_code>
10040 (&gt;K:PANEL_ID_TOGGLE,enum)
</callback_code>
</mouseRect>
</part>
Click to expand...

Also, trying to present my work, I just find a mistake in my Configs_2D.xml : I was using 140 in place of 10040 but now it's correct ! :D
 
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This aircraft is for FS2004. I use Gmax v 1.2 for modeling purposes.
XML files are created with Notepad ++

For ULE method, you can search on this forum "FS2004 Unlimited Export" ...
This method is based on MiddleCommander v1.03 (Doc Moriarty - 2002) and MakeMDL 9.0.0.30612 from Microsoft
 
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