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SDK for ILS?

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Good morning,

My first post here, so hello everyone!

I've downloaded ADE for one specific purpose, namely to add an ILS to St Maarten (TNCM).

(I'm assuming an added ILS will work with the PMDG 747-400?)

I'm a pensioner with only a basic computer knowledge, so I want to keep everything as simple as possible.

So, my first thought is, do I need to download the FSX SDK just for ILS addition?

If so, then I've probably fallen at the first hurdle!

Thank you.
 
Hi and Welcome

First can you tell me what version of FSX you have? Standard, Deluxe, Gold or Steam Edition?
 
Right, first silly question!

Do I install the SDK in the default position or in my FSX folder which is on my F drive, please?

(I have Win7/64 on C drive and all Flight Sim on a separate drive as I was told this is the best set up.)
 
You can install the SDK anywhere that's convenient for you. I typically choose x:\FSX_SDK so I have short path names!
 
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Sorry, I don't understand the second sentence, but not to worry, I've installed in the default position.

Problem is, when I look in C:\Program Files\Microsoft Games, it's not there!

I tried a search for SDK and nothing!
 
Found it!

It was in C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Games, just to confuse me...

Have now completed the rest of the SDK installation as per the instructions although a little worried, as some of the file dates are wrong.

However, when I open ADE, it no longer asks for the SDK so I assume that's a good sign.

Many thanks for your assistance.
 
When I wrote "x:\FSX_SDK" the small 'x' means any drive letter...

I do not put anything related to flight simulation in the Program Files folders, ever!
 
Thanks Bill.

Given that the "ILS for TNCM" will be my one and only ADE project, I had no need to save anything.

My computer knowledge is very basic and I'm thrilled that I managed to complete my task and land the PMDG 747 at TNCM this afternoon using my new localiser/glideslope system.

I bet the real world pilots wish they were that fortunate!

So I'm grateful to you and everyone else who's helped me add yet more enjoyment to flight simming. :)
 
Real life pilots consider TNCM mostly boring from what I heard. Either way,a modern airliner can simulate it's own ILS, so most of them do have that luxury :-)
 
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