FS2004 VC Button Script

[Jakes]

I want to use another approach on my VC - maybe a better approach..

I have a custom MFD, with buttons, but want to animate my buttons in the VC. What are the principles of making buttons and knobs using the MakeMDL.xml? I guess the xml must point to the gauge or in that direction at least. If i can get the principle, I will be more than happy!

 

[n4gix]

Jake, if you are using XML "gauges," then the XML script in the model will automatically "talk to the gauges" via the common (L:var,unit) variables you use...

 

[Jakes]

Thanks Bill. Just a question though:
I am using this script for my buttons, but they do not animate when I click them. any idea why?

<part>
   <name>MFD_RADbut</name>
     <AnimLength>100</AnimLength>
   <animation>
      <parameter>
         <code>
       (A:CIRCUIT GENERAL PANEL ON, bool) 1 == if{ (L:Digi_Digi9 Switch, number) 4 == } els{ 0 }
     </code>
         <lag>100</lag>
      </parameter>
   </animation>
   <mouserect>
      <cursor>Hand</cursor>
      <callback_code>  
                      4 (&gt;L:Digi_Digi9 Switch, number)  
              </callback_code>
   </mouserect>
   </part>

 

[n4gix]

Thanks Bill. Just a question though:
I am using this script for my buttons, but they do not animate when I click them. any idea why?

Yes, because this statement makes no sense at all:

     <code>
       (A:CIRCUIT GENERAL PANEL ON, bool) 1 == if{ (L:Digi_Digi9 Switch, number) 4 == } els{ 0 }
     </code>

Your are setting the value of the (Ligi_Digi9 Switch,number) in the mouse callback, so you only need to read the variable:

     <code>
       (A:CIRCUIT GENERAL PANEL ON, bool) 1 == if{ (L:Digi_Digi9 Switch, number) } els{ 0 }
     </code>