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VR Leg requirements

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I had reported some compiler failures for the VR lag type. Based on the SDK rho is required and Theta not used on this leg. However I only got a compile when I removed the requirement for rho to be present (optional rather than required) and added an optional requirement for Theta

I recall Jim saying that some of these are wrong. I can't find anything in the schema covering this so I guess it is coded in BglComp.

Can anyone confirm what should be present for this leg type please?

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The SDK is backwards and it is the other way around

Theta is the required and rho is not

This is the minimum for the compiler to work

<Leg type="VR"
altitude1="1999.976F"
theta="30.0000"
magneticCourse="150.00"
recommendedType="VOR"
recommendedIdent="CHI"
recommendedRegion="LI" />


This is what FS9/FSX normally puts into a VR leg even though some of the data is not needed

<Leg type="VR"
altitude1="1999.976F"
altitude2="0.000F"
altitudeDescriptor="A"
theta="30.0000"
magneticCourse="150.00"
flyOver="NO"
turnDirection="E"
recommendedType="VOR"
recommendedIdent="CHI"
recommendedRegion="LI" />

Also as per ARINC theta is mandatory in VR and rho does not belong in the data including as a option.
 
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Thanks Jim

That is what I have an it works. Clearly the compiler has it right and the SDK is wrong
 
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