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    Request help with building new XML gauges in P3Dv5 from existing XML.

    I'm using Prepar3D v5.1 and I'm hoping some of you gauge guys can please help me from pulling out the last two hairs I have left with some XML gauges. I've installed some freeware aircraft and I'm trying to make a new 2D panel set for one of them with updated artwork for 1080p monitors or...
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    How do you rotate 2D XML knobs for endless rotation or fixed points -- for autopilot, radios, overhead, etc

    I'm talking about XML.. Baby steps guys..baby steps lol. -- And by repeat=yes, I'm not sure what you mean or where that gets inserted. I mean I get that <Click Repeat="Yes"> for the mouse affects the action, but what about the physical characteristic of the knob so that it visually appears to...
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    How do you rotate 2D XML knobs for endless rotation or fixed points -- for autopilot, radios, overhead, etc

    I'm trying to establish the best method for creating XML 2D knob visual movements (and 3D if it's the same). After looking at several 2D knob gauges I'm really confused because I see it being done in really simple ways (minimal code) and then also really complex (lots of code)..literally the...
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    • autopilot encoder endless knob movement radio rotary rotation
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    • Forum: Gauges
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    MSFS20 2D gauges - 2D Panels

    Geoff, as I understand it, it cannot happen as 3D cockpit gauges are a completely different animal from 2D panel gauges. 3D is designed as 3D with polygons whereas 2D gauges just use 2D art bitmaps. So for 3D gauges, while you can extract them from their native 3D environment there is no way...
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    Knobs, Mouse Clicks, and Zone Widening Question

    Ok, but then how exactly does that work? (and do I have this set up properly below now?) I mean I know that mouse clicks are independent of the artwork but for example if you are only using say a 100 x 100 image for the knob itself, how can you set up a larger (wider) click area of like 300...
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    Knobs, Mouse Clicks, and Zone Widening Question

    Hi gang, I'm rebuilding some knobs and it occurred to me that I would like to make the mouse click interaction area on each side wider by ~50 pixel so that you can more easily touch what would be the outside area next to the knob and not just right on the knob itself, mainly to facilitate much...
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    Double Expressions of Variables and Other Items --- WHY???

    That's actually a good reason if only from a design / layout perspective. Are you saying that when you select the gauge in FSPS for use on a panel it will show it at the default ImageSizes= size?
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    Double Expressions of Variables and Other Items --- WHY???

    Yeah, I'll look up the variables I referenced to see what's up. I was just copying code directly from some gauges I'm working on that had what appear to be a double reference. Obviously one is incorrect. And I wonder why the ImageSizes= is no longer needed??? I have to assume something...
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    Double Expressions of Variables and Other Items --- WHY???

    Why are some things declared twice like (A Prop1 MAX RPM PERCENT, PERCENT) for Engine 1 but then not in another gauge that is very similar or could be the same exact gauge but for another engine. What dictates a double use or double expression as I've seen this used in both engine 1 and engine...
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    Need Help to demistify XML needle pointing and nonlinearity table correlations.

    Guys is there any good documentation on such things. I'm am an obvious noob here. I've been taking a ton of notes and have at least 50 or more web pages bookmarked including all the new Prepar3D v5 SDK pages, and was also studying the Reverse Polish SDK page and Variables pages before I even...
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    Need Help to demistify XML needle pointing and nonlinearity table correlations.

    That's kind of what I suspected. So I can I just name it anything then? Just "bug" ?
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    Need Help to demistify XML needle pointing and nonlinearity table correlations.

    Thanks for the clarification sir Dai, master of C++! I have another small issue that I could use some help with. I'm trying to make an adjustable bug for a round engine torque gauge and cannot find any applicable generic value / event ID or applicable A, G, or L.? I just need something...
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    Need Help to demistify XML needle pointing and nonlinearity table correlations.

    Thanks Tom, that's one down out of the list. I wonder if that may just be an old issue for C++ gauges only? I know it used to be a "thing" somewhere in yesteryear. I've been out of simulation for the last 5 years or so but recall that was some sort of requirement and that either the gauge...
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    Need Help to demistify XML needle pointing and nonlinearity table correlations.

    Ok, some final questions and I think this subject is totally resolved for me once and for all. It looks like everything I was saying in my lengthy post was correct. #1- Let's say you have a south drawn needle graphic and are using the PointsTo=South, but the arc you are wanting to effect...
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    Need Help to demistify XML needle pointing and nonlinearity table correlations.

    I'm about to knit this new XML sweater with a needle... Let's call it a fuel gauge. I've worn out far too many old threads and the now vintage FS2X tutorials which leaves some things to be desired in the way of full explanations so I will attempt to provide some here to help future proof while...
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    • east needle nonlinearity north pointsto position south value west xml
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: Gauges
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