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FS2004 Switch Gauges in 2D panel

beroun

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Hi everyone.
Can anyone help me with xml (button) to simply exchange two gauges.
Got aircraft with conventioneal compass and need to have a button close by to switch it to the digital compass (and back).

gauge25=Magnetic_Compass!Magnetic-Compass, 1454,113,80,72
///gauge25=PBY2!DigCompass, 1454,113,80,72 // Digital alternative if desired

As you can see, can do it in panel.cfg but would prefer a button close to the gauge to switch it.

Many thanks for any help.
Cheers
Peter Bendl
 
Not sure. Only way I can think of at the moment is to create a transparent subpanel that sits over the compass gauge and have the digital gauge located on that subpanel such that it covers the other compass when visible. Then create an XML button gauge that makes that subpanel appear and disappear.
 
Hi Tom. Many Thanks. I actually did exactly what you suggested. Created the new window with a button to show over. Actually you might remember that you taught me few years ago how the buttons work.
Cheers
Peter
 
I do remember that now. I was prepared to repeat it though. :)

Glad to help,
 
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