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Tools menu not showing on my Fsx

Hello all,

I just wanted to ask help in regards of this constant issue that you always receive and i just wanted to know if you can make it to work for me also. I have done everything since reading the Wiki instructions to make all pertinent changes to my fsx files such as: Cfg, Dll and everything...See information below:

Dll:

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" standalone="no"?>
<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>ObjectFlow_YBTH.dll</Name>
<Disabled>False</Disabled>
<ManualLoad>False</ManualLoad>
<Path>F:\Program files\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\ORBX\FTX_AU\FTXAA_YBTH\Scenery\ObjectFlow_YBTH.dll</Path>
</Launch.Addon>
<Launch.Addon>
<Name>ObjectFlow_YWOL.dll</Name>
<Disabled>False</Disabled>
<ManualLoad>False</ManualLoad>
<Path>F:\Program files\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\ORBX\FTX_AU\FTXAA_YWOL\Scenery\ObjectFlow_YWOL.dll</Path>
</Launch.Addon>
<Launch.Addon>
<Name>ObjectFlow_S43.dll</Name>
<Disabled>False</Disabled>
<ManualLoad>False</ManualLoad>
<Path>F:\Program files\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\ORBX\FTX_NA\FTX_AA_S43\Scenery\ObjectFlow_S43.dll</Path>
</Launch.Addon>
<Launch.Addon>
<Name>ObjectFlow_KCMW.dll</Name>
<Disabled>False</Disabled>
<ManualLoad>False</ManualLoad>
<Path>F:\Program files\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\ORBX\FTX_NA\FTX_AA_KCMW\Scenery\ObjectFlow_KCMW.dll</Path>
</Launch.Addon>
<Launch.Addon>
<Name>ObjectFlow_W16.dll</Name>
<Disabled>False</Disabled>
<ManualLoad>False</ManualLoad>
<Path>F:\Program files\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\ORBX\FTX_NA\FTX_AA_W16\scenery\ObjectFlow_W16.dll</Path>
</Launch.Addon>
<Launch.Addon>
<Name>Traffic Toolbox</Name>
<Disabled>False</Disabled>
<ManualLoad>False</ManualLoad>
<Path>F:\Program Files\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X SDK\SDK\Environment Kit\Traffic Toolbox SDK\traffictoolbox.dll</Path>
</Launch.Addon>
<Launch.Addon>
<Name>VistaMare Core</Name>
<Disabled>False</Disabled>
<ManualLoad>False</ManualLoad>
<Path>VistaMare\ViMaCoreX.dll</Path>
</Launch.Addon>
</SimBase.Document>

.......................................................................................................

Cfg:


[Trusted]

F:\Program files\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\MyTraffic\Traffic Toolbox SDK\traffictoolbox.dll.kbitqlkttckbztotacitqhueclhqlnnkilwiwctb=1
F:\Program files\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\GAUGES\DCrackXPGNS.DLL.ilwcznlrkkwizocabhbwnnroaueaceaieleqkuak=2
F:\Program files\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\GAUGES\DCrackWX500.DLL.lkneqbwihlewnzilbkckulreiztkkwliclthirob=2
F:\Program files\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\SimObjects\Airplanes\Carenado Centurion T210\panel\RadioC210.DLL.itqnhlntucbulqnnqwqbwhaiqcnobehkhuizubiz=2
F:\Program files\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\SimObjects\Airplanes\Carenado Centurion T210\panel\CCTC2.DLL.bicubwcztuirqbaackcbuullrkittolrkwuatknk=2
F:\Program files\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\ORBX\FTX_NA\FTX_AA_KCMW\Scenery\ObjectFlow_KCMW.dll.eaihtqkeluctikhkazocbihwlzuebazaochtkuow=1
F:\Program files\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\ORBX\FTX_NA\FTX_AA_W16\scenery\ObjectFlow_W16.dll.lckquokiroizhiihiqruhlahlbhqqhiaubcibozk=1
F:\Program files\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\ORBX\FTX_NA\FTX_AA_S43\Scenery\ObjectFlow_S43.dll.lckquokiroizhiihiqruhlahlbhqqhiaubcibozk=1
F:\Program files\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\GAUGES\Qw757.GAU.qhiiztqnneuehbwwtaqizuarrtotquocokwrzqne=2
F:\Program files\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\GAUGES\Qw757_TCAS.GAU.keqlchhlakrueeuehnerenqhznwinknlkneqonhl=2
F:\Program files\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\ORBX\FTX_AU\FTXAA_YWOL\Scenery\ObjectFlow_YWOL.dll.warhnkzzewqnweoutlitkrzcthwowwnaiklrwnew=1
F:\Program files\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\ORBX\FTX_AU\FTXAA_YBTH\Scenery\ObjectFlow_YBTH.dll.lckquokiroizhiihiqruhlahlbhqqhiaubcibozk=1
[TextInfo.2]
FrameRate=1,1
FuelPercentage=1,4
GForce=1,3
LockedFrameRate=1,2
[USERINTERFACE]
DisplayFuelAsWeight=1
Map_Orientation=2
OpenATCOnCreate=0
PAUSE_ON_LOST_FOCUS=1
PROMPT_ON_EXIT=1
PageID=1
SHOW_MISSION_CAPTIONS=0
SITUATION=C:\Documents and Settings\HENRY\My Documents\Flight Simulator X Files\Bonanza Parked
SelectAircraftManufacturer=All
SelectAircraftPublisher=All
SelectAircraftType=All
ShowAllACPaintSchemes=1
[SIM]
SYSCLOCK=1
[Display]
ActiveWindowTitleBackGroundColor=0,28,140,64
ActiveWindowTitleTextColor=255,255,255
BLOOM_EFFECTS=0
ChangeTime=4.000000
InfoBrakesEnable=True
InfoLowerLeftBackGroundColor=255,0,0,128
InfoLowerLeftTextColor=255,255,255
InfoLowerRightBackGroundColor=255,0,0,128
InfoLowerRightTextColor=255,255,255
InfoOverspeedEnable=True
InfoParkingBrakesEnable=True
InfoPauseEnable=True
InfoSlewEnable=True
InfoStallEnable=True
InfoUpperRightBackGroundColor=0,0,0,0
InfoUpperRightTextColor=255,0,0
NonActiveWindowTitleBackGroundColor=24,33,87,64
NonActiveWindowTitleTextColor=255,255,255
SKINNED_ANIMATIONS=1
TEXTURE_BANDWIDTH_MULT=30
TextureMaxLoad=12
TransitionTime=4.000000
UPPER_FRAMERATE_LIMIT=17
WideViewAspect=False
[SlewTextInfo.3]
AirSpeed=1,5
Altitude=1,3
FrameRate=2,1
Heading=1,4
Latitude=1,1
LockedFrameRate=2,2
Longitude=1,2
[PANELS]
DEFAULT_VIEW=0
IMAGE_QUALITY=1
PANEL_MASKING=1
PANEL_OPACITY=100
PANEL_STRETCHING=1
QUICKTIPS=0
UNITS_OF_MEASURE=0
[STARTUP]
DEMO=0
LoadWindow=1
SHOW_OPENING_SCREEN=1
STARTUP_DEMO=0
[SlewTextInfo.2]
FrameRate=1,1
LockedFrameRate=1,2
[TERRAIN]
AUTOGEN_DENSITY=2
DETAIL_TEXTURE=1
LOD_RADIUS=3.500000
MESH_COMPLEXITY=91
MESH_RESOLUTION=18
SWAP_WAIT_TIMEOUT=2
TEXTURE_RESOLUTION=24
WATER_EFFECTS=3
TERRAIN_MAX_AUTOGEN_TREES_PER_CELL=4500
TERRAIN_MAX_AUTOGEN_BUILDINGS_PER_CELL=3000
[SCENERY]
DAWN_DUSK_SMOOTHING=1
IMAGE_COMPLEXITY=3
LENSFLARE=1
SmallPartRejectRadius=4
[DISPLAY.Device.NVIDIA GeForce 8400 GS .0]
Mode=1024x768x32
[FlightPlanMap]
LineWidth=2
SHOW_AIRPORTS=1
SHOW_AIRSPACE=0
SHOW_APPROACHES=0
SHOW_DATATAGS=0
SHOW_FLIGHTPLAN=1
SHOW_INTERSECTIONS=1
SHOW_JET=0
SHOW_NDBS=1
SHOW_TERRAIN=1
SHOW_VICTOR=0
SHOW_VORS=1
SHOW_WEATHERSTATIONS=1
SHOW_WEATHERSYSTEMS=1
show_ac_twr=1
show_airways=1
show_markers=0
show_volume_boundaries=0
show_waypoints=1
[JOBSCHEDULER]
AffinityMask=15
[FSDREAMTEAM]
AntiPopUp=1
[MULTIPLAYER]
condAccoutPassword=0

.......................................................................................................

ADE9X:

*************************************************************************************************
Date of Report: 12/5/2013 3:10:14 AM
Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Professional
OS Service Pack: Service Pack 3 (3.0)
OS Version: 5.1.2600 (32 Bit)
OS Language: English (United States) => separator: '.'
Nodename: HENRYCV
ADE installed: yes
ADE Path: C:\Program Files\FS Design Tools\Airport Design Editor 9x
ADE Install Version: 1.45.6.0
ADE File Version: 1.46.02
ADE Info: Airport Design Editor 9x Version 1.45.6.0
FXS installed: yes
FSX Path: F:\Program files\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: F:\Program files\Microsoft Games\Flight Simulator X\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: yes
.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: 4.60a
Connected to FS9 ok: no
Connected to FSX ok: no

........................................................................................................

That is all the information i got and hopefully you can help me to fix this issue. Like i said before, i've made all possible procedures to fix it but however no success at all. Please help me and thank you very much in advance to all.

God Bless! :)
 
Hi Folks

Henryjr -
According to your registry, your -

- FSX is installed to -
F:\Program files\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\

- SDK is installed to -
F:\Program files\Microsoft Games\Flight Simulator X\SDK\



Guessing you had manually edited your dll.xml
which wrongly says -
F:\Program files\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\SDK\



Edit/correct dll.xml to match your SDK's true location.


HTH
ATB
Paul
 
Waoo! you are wonderful, i do not know how did i not notice that!! now is working great!! thank you very much for your help, attention and response, i am really thankful!! :):D:D ... have a great weekend!
 
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Tomt478

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I got the same problem except all my entries are correct, still no tools menu.Here's my XML 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>FsPassengersX</Name>
<Disabled>False</Disabled>
<Path>FsPassengers\bin\fspassengersx.dll</Path>
</Launch.Addon>
<Launch.Addon>
<Name>Object Placement Tool</Name>
<Disabled>True</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>True</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>True</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>
<Launch.Addon>
<Name>FSUIPC 4</Name>
<Disabled>False</Disabled>
<Path>Modules\FSUIPC4.dll</Path>
</Launch.Addon>
</SimBase.Document>

My sim is installed in my C drive, couldn't get it to work elsewhere for some weird reason. the SDK is also installed on my C drive.
(Gotta be a Windows 11 Thing)
 
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