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Hi,

I have followed all the information on the set up, and as per information I downloaded the ADE stuff. I cant see anything wrong in what I have done.

My Fsx.cfg file does not contain any entries regarding SDX even though I renamed it and then ran the game to reset the FSX.CFG?

Here is the report from ADE, however ADE tells me its not registered and it shows this on report, unsure how to fix that one?

Here is my dll file

*************************************************************************************************

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="Windows-1252"?>
<SimBase.Document Type="Launch" version="1,0">
<Descr>Launch</Descr>
<Filename>dll.xml</Filename>
<Disabled>False</Disabled>
<Launch.ManualLoad>False</Launch.ManualLoad>
<Launch.Addon>
<Name>Object Placement Tool</Name>
<Disabled>False</Disabled>
<ManualLoad>False</ManualLoad>
<Path>C:\Program Files(x86)\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X SDK\SDK\Mission Creation Kit\object_placement.dll</Path>
</Launch.Addon>
<Launch.Addon>
<Name>Traffic Toolbox</Name>
<Disabled>False</Disabled>
<ManualLoad>False</ManualLoad>
<Path>C:\Program Files(x86)\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X SDK\SDK\Environment Kit\Traffic Toolbox SDK\traffictoolbox.dll</Path>
</Launch.Addon>
<Launch.Addon>
<Name>Visual Effects Tool</Name>
<Disabled>False</Disabled>
<ManualLoad>False</ManualLoad>
<Path>C:\Program Files(x86)\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X SDK\SDK\Environment Kit\Special Effects SDK\visualfxtool.dll</Path>
</Launch.Addon>
</SimBase.Document>

*************************************************************************************************
Here is the ADE Report

*************************************************************************************************
Date of Report: 31/10/2010 21:34:13
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium
OS Service Pack: n/a
OS Version: 6.1.7600 (64 Bit)
OS Language: English (United Kingdom) => separator: '.'
Nodename: ADVENT_PC
ADE installed: no
ADE Path: ADE not found
ADE Install Version: n/a
ADE File Version: n/a
ADE Info: n/a
FXS installed: yes
FSX Path: C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\
FSX Version: 10.0.61472.0 (fsx-sp2.20071210-2023)
FSX Trailing '\' Error: False
FX9 installed: no
FS9 Path: n/a
FS9 Version: n/a
FS9 Trailing '\' Error: False
RTM Simconnect: yes
SP1 Simconnect: yes
SP2 Simconnect: yes
FSX SDK installed: yes
FSX SDK Path: C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X SDK\SDK\
FSX SDK Trailing '\' Error: False
BGLComp Version: 10.0.61472.0 (fsx-sp2.20071210-2023)
BGLComp >= SP1: yes
Shp2Vec found: yes
.NET 1.1 installed: no
.NET 2.0 installed: yes
.NET 3.0 installed: yes
.NET 3.5 installed: yes
XML3 installed: yes
XML4 installed: yes
XML5 installed: yes
XML6 installed: yes
FSUIPC/FS9 installed: n/a
FSUIPC/FSX installed: not installed
Connected to FS9 ok: no
Connected to FSX ok: no


All help greatly appreciated
 
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Hi buzz887,

When you say "tools", do you mean Gmax?

It is in the Program Files\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X SDK\SDK\Environment Kit\Modeling SDK\FSX_GmaxGamePack folder.

Remember that Gmax has to be registered at the Discreet website.
(I think it takes you there the first time you click the Gmax.exe)

Also, if installed/registered correctly, it should show up in the same directory as the above listed Program Files folder, in a folder named gmax.
(Again, from memory the only time you use the actual SDK folder is to get to the Gmax.exe, from the time you have the separate gmax folder in the main directory, you use the Gmax.exe found there to open Gmax, don't double-click on a Gmax source file to open Gmax or you may be missing the FS Tools drop-down menu).

And finally, the GmaxGamePack folder needs to be copied from the above directory to the gmax/gamepacks folder.

It has been a while since I installed the SDK, so use the above as hints for things to verify.

Cheers
Gman
 
SDX to use Mission Builder

Gman said:
Hi buzz887,

When you say "tools", do you mean Gmax?

It is in the Program Files\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X SDK\SDK\Environment Kit\Modeling SDK\FSX_GmaxGamePack folder.

Remember that Gmax has to be registered at the Discreet website.
(I think it takes you there the first time you click the Gmax.exe)

Also, if installed/registered correctly, it should show up in the same directory as the above listed Program Files folder, in a folder named gmax.
(Again, from memory the only time you use the actual SDK folder is to get to the Gmax.exe, from the time you have the separate gmax folder in the main directory, you use the Gmax.exe found there to open Gmax, don't double-click on a Gmax source file to open Gmax or you may be missing the FS Tools drop-down menu).

And finally, the GmaxGamePack folder needs to be copied from the above directory to the gmax/gamepacks folder.

It has been a while since I installed the SDK, so use the above as hints for things to verify.

Cheers
Gman
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Hi Gman,

I am trying to the tools for the Mission Builder to show in FSX, if you have any idea of what I am doing wrong I would greatly appreciate it. I am not sure if its related to anything you speak of regarding Gmax, however I dont think so.

regards
 
Hi Folks

Buzz -
Your issue is not GMax related.

As your ADE Check report
is saying ADE isn't installed,
it may be an issue with UAC on Windows 7,
that you hadn't the appropriate admin rights.

This would also explain your dll.xml,
in that your likely editing a virtualised copy,
rather than the active version.

You'll need a Vista or Win 7 user to explain the howtos.

HTH
ATB
Paul
 
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BASys said:
Hi Folks

Buzz -
Your issue is not GMax related.

As your ADE Check report
is saying ADE isn't installed,
it may be an issue with UAC on Windows 7,
that you hadn't the appropriate admin rights.

This would also explain your dll.xml,
in that your likely editing a virtualised copy,
rather than the active version.

You'll need a Vista or Win 7 user to explain the howtos.

HTH
ATB
Paul
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Thank you Paul, I will try and run ADE as administrator, i will update when completed.

Regards
 
BASys said:
Hi Folks

Buzz -
Your issue is not GMax related.

As your ADE Check report
is saying ADE isn't installed,
it may be an issue with UAC on Windows 7,
that you hadn't the appropriate admin rights.

This would also explain your dll.xml,
in that your likely editing a virtualised copy,
rather than the active version.

You'll need a Vista or Win 7 user to explain the howtos.

HTH
ATB
Paul
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I have installed ADE using administrator and with UAC at Zero and yet and it still does not register where ADE is in registry.

I will try and install the SDK for mission building as administrator and see how that goes.
 
Hi Folks

Buzz -
Please post in the ADE forum,
as they'll understand the root cause.

HTH
ATB
Paul
 
BASys said:
Hi Folks

Buzz -
Please post in the ADE forum,
as they'll understand the root cause.

HTH
ATB
Paul
Click to expand...

Hi. Got ADE sorted out.

Have installed both ADE and the SDK with administrator rights.

Can you guys possibly work out whats wrong?

Here is my new ADE Report

*************************************************************************************************
Date of Report: 05/11/2010 01:01:53
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium
OS Service Pack: n/a
OS Version: 6.1.7600 (64 Bit)
OS Language: English (United Kingdom) => separator: '.'
Nodename: ADVENT_PC
ADE installed: yes
ADE Path: C:\MSFS\FS Design Tools\Airport Design Editor 9x
ADE Install Version: 1.47.7.0
ADE File Version: 1.47.07
ADE Info: Airport Design Editor 9x Version 1.47.7.0
FXS installed: yes
FSX Path: C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\
FSX Version: 10.0.61355.0 (fsx-sp1.20070510-2038)
FSX Trailing '\' Error: False
FX9 installed: no
FS9 Path: n/a
FS9 Version: n/a
FS9 Trailing '\' Error: False
RTM Simconnect: yes
SP1 Simconnect: yes
SP2 Simconnect: no
FSX SDK installed: yes
FSX SDK Path: C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X SDK\SDK\
FSX SDK Trailing '\' Error: False
BGLComp Version: 10.0.61355.0 (fsx-sp1.20070510-2038)
BGLComp >= SP1: yes
Shp2Vec found: yes
.NET 1.1 installed: no
.NET 2.0 installed: yes
.NET 3.0 installed: yes
.NET 3.5 installed: yes
XML3 installed: yes
XML4 installed: yes
XML5 installed: yes
XML6 installed: yes
FSUIPC/FS9 installed: n/a
FSUIPC/FSX installed: not installed
Connected to FS9 ok: no
Connected to FSX ok: no

=========================================================

Here is my dll report

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="Windows-1252"?>
<SimBase.Document Type="Launch" version="1,0">
<Descr>Launch</Descr>
<Filename>dll.xml</Filename>
<Disabled>False</Disabled>
<Launch.ManualLoad>False</Launch.ManualLoad>
<Launch.Addon>
<Name>Object Placement Tool</Name>
<Disabled>False</Disabled>
<ManualLoad>False</ManualLoad>
<Path>C:\Program Files(x86)\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X SDK\SDK\Mission Creation Kit\object_placement.dll</Path>
</Launch.Addon>
<Launch.Addon>
<Name>Traffic Toolbox</Name>
<Disabled>False</Disabled>
<ManualLoad>False</ManualLoad>
<Path>C:\Program Files(x86)\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X SDK\SDK\Environment Kit\Traffic Toolbox SDK\traffictoolbox.dll</Path>
</Launch.Addon>
<Launch.Addon>
<Name>Visual Effects Tool</Name>
<Disabled>False</Disabled>
<ManualLoad>False</ManualLoad>
<Path>C:\Program Files(x86)\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X SDK\SDK\Environment Kit\Special Effects SDK\visualfxtool.dll</Path>
</Launch.Addon>
</SimBase.Document>
 
Hi Folks

Buzz -
Have you since run ConfigSDK.exe as admin ?

N.B.
The SDK tools menu -
- Is not available in the SDK GUI menu.
- Is only displayed on the menu-bar from within a flight.

HTH
ATB
Paul
 
BASys said:
Hi Folks

Buzz -
Have you since run ConfigSDK.exe as admin ?

N.B.
The SDK tools menu -
- Is not available in the SDK GUI menu.
- Is only displayed on the menu-bar from within a flight.

HTH
ATB
Paul
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Yes I have, but will once again run it today to see if it then displays the tools.

Can you advise me, as I have never seen what it should show when it installed correctly, am I right in thinking when in the sim and sitting in cockpit, that go into options on the menu bar via ALT and thats where the "tools" reside?

++++++Ran configsdk+++++ Still no tools

Please advise
 
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One of the problems is that W7 is very protective of the "Program Files(x86)" tree.

Where did you find dll.xml? In W7 it is in Appdata\Roaming\Microsoft\FSX\

This is my "Tools" menu, note. I have only Traffic Toolbox active.



and my Add-Ons menu



Have you tried installing FSUIPC 4? That usually fixes problems with dll.xml. See:

http://www.schiratti.com/dowson.html

.
.
 
Hi Folks

buzz887 said:
am I right in thinking
when in the sim and sitting in cockpit,
that go into options on the menu bar via ALT
and thats where the "tools" reside?
Click to expand...
Buzz -
Correct, it should appear towards the right-hand end.



EDIT -
Cheers George.
I was just about to PM you for assistance. :D

Many thanks



ATB
Paul
 
Golf-HotelDelta said:
One of the problems is that W7 is very protective of the "Program Files(x86)" tree.

Where did you find dll.xml? In W7 it is in Appdata\Roaming\Microsoft\FSX\

This is my "Tools" menu, note. I have only Traffic Toolbox active.



and my Add-Ons menu



Have you tried installing FSUIPC 4? That usually fixes problems with dll.xml. See:

http://www.schiratti.com/dowson.html

.
.
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Hi Again,

Dll file is in same place as you speak off.

FSUIPC 4 install did not fix the dll. Although it is now a feature on the menu bar as an Addon (thank you for that).

ConfigSDK did not appear to do anything, mind you it goes fairly quickly in the command box, and does not give any type of report of failure or success.

I did notice when I deleted my FSX.cfg file, it recreates it ok, however it never recreates with the paths to the sdk?

So what can be wrong, is it a full reinstall of FSX that I need to do.

All assistance greatly appreciated.

Thank you
 
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Hi Folks

Buzz -
I've just taken another look at your dll.xml,
and now realise you'd manually typed all 3 paths,
as you've done so incorrectly.

Wrong
C:\Program Files(x86)\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X SDK\SDK\
C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X SDK\SDK\
Correct

Note there should be a space between Files and (x86).

ATB
Paul
 
BASys said:
Hi Folks

Buzz -
I've just taken another look at your dll.xml,
and now realise you'd manually typed all 3 paths,
as you've done so incorrectly.

Wrong
C:\Program Files(x86)\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X SDK\SDK\
C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X SDK\SDK\
Correct

Note there should be a space between Files and (x86).

ATB
Paul
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Paul, your a dancing bear! (the expression means your great), :)

For info, I had copied and pasted the first part of the path and inadvertantly took the space away. DOH! is me!

Excellent work Paul, I updated the dll file and entered a space as you stated, tested and its now working! I cant thank you enough and give you my sincere apologies.

Cheers
 
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Hi Folks
buzz887 said:
Paul, your a dancing bear!
Click to expand...
LOL
Not heard that expression for a while. :D
Brother-in-law used to use it, (Greenock, now Paisley).

No worries.
Sorry I didn't spot your missing space earlier.

ATB
Paul
 
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