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Need help Starting w/ mission making.

Hi,

I don't know why the link I included in my original post is not working, it always has before. That's not the point however.
I think I identified a possible source of confusion. Here's an snippet from the Troubleshooting section:
"Only use this troubleshooting supplement -
IF you've already completed the actions in SDK_Installation_(FSX)
AND its still not working for you, (e.g. In-Game tools are missing)."
The phrase "its still not" (sic) indicates that it should be working at this point, having only followed the preceding instructions. That's absolute garbage as there has been no mention of editing the xml.dll. Without this editing, of course, the tool will not be available.

Jim F.
 
jfrench said:
The phrase "its still not" (sic) indicates that it should be working at this point, having only followed the preceding instructions. That's absolute garbage as there has been no mention of editing the xml.dll. Without this editing, of course, the tool will not be available.

Jim F.
Click to expand...

Actually Jim, that's not entirely true. Assuming one has -in fact- installed the SDK to the default paths (or updated via ConfigSDK.exe), the active dll.xml file should have been automatically updated and configured to launch the tools in the sim for you.

IOW, one should only have a problem if they skipped a step somewhere along the convoluted process... ;)
 
Hey Bill,

Very interesting. I originally bought the standard version of FSX. I had previously purchased the "Professional" version of FS2000 and and was hesitant about buying any Deluxe version of FS. Once burned. Anyway, I quickly regretted my decision after reading in the forums about the additional capabilities, especially regarding missions. When Gold was released I decided it was time. Having read the problems in the forums regarding getting the OPT working I was very careful about installation. I was as much interested in where the problem lie as with the installation itself. I installed the SDK per the included instructions and when I went into FSX I had no "Tools". I then modified the XML.dll per the Mission Creation section. Tools appeared. Everything went as I expected.
On my system the modification to the XML.dll was not automatic. There must be some anomaly. I'm using XP home and I made sure it was up to date prior to installation. All installation was done to the default paths. The XML.dll file was where it should be but the OPT was not enabled.

Jim F.

Edit: After I posted I had the thought that perhaps "Tools" appeared, but I distinctly recall having to edit the XML.dll to enable OPT as a selection.
 
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thats because the tools tab fsx. will supply you with the tools you decide you need...by enabling some or all in the dll...or by turning off the ones you dont need...jim

ps....hot tips....if your using for the first time the opt can be frustrating and counterintuitive......alt enter. to switch to windowed mode....you need to move the opt
of to one side,so you can see what your aiming at...be carefull not to move it off screen...its a heck of a job to get it back.....2 screens can be made to work..
the sdk document for mission developement is very good.....some objects are area specific....objects only appear in missions...but its not difficult to use the opt to place objects outside of missions..in addon scenery.....jim
 
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