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SDK Installation (FSX)

2016-11-09T13:05:02Z

Bambi 007: /* Versions */

{{Infobox-Applicable-FSVersion
| P3D2 = unknown
| P3D = unknown
| FSXI = false
| FSXA = true
| FSX = true
| FS2004 = false
| FS2002 = false
| FS2000 = unknown
| FS98 = unknown
| XP10 = false
| XP9 = false
}}
{{:Transclusion-SDK-Oneline-Installation}}
{{:Transclusion-SDK-Oneline}}
 
The majority of the tools are command-line based, but some are accessible via the in-game '''Tools''' menu, (not the GUI).
 
 

== Availability ==
* The SDK is available in '''FSX Deluxe''' only, (not '''FSX Standard''').
* '''FSX Standard''' users can obtain the SDK, by purchasing and installing '''FSX Acceleration''', (or '''FSX Gold''' - Contains both Deluxe & Acceleration).

== Prerequisites ==

=== Essential Components ===
Before installing the SDK, certain essential components need to be present on your PC.

If you have ''correctly'' installed FSX on your PC, (i.e. using the ''Administrator'' account),
 
the FSX installer mechanism checked for their presence,
 
and if nescessary, installed them prior to performing the FSX install.
 
You should still run ''Windows Update'' before installing the SDK.

If you are installing the SDK on a PC without FSX installed,
 
there are '''4 non-optional tasks''' you must perform first -
 
 

==== .NET 2.0 ====
''Microsoft .NET Framework Version '''2.0''' must be installed '''first''''', (an FSX prerequisite).
 
Download the redistributable appropriate to your operating system :
* '''x86''' - [http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=1639 Microsoft Downloads - .NET Framework Version 2.0 (x86) ] (includes SPs)
* '''x64''' - [http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=6523 Microsoft Downloads - .NET Framework Version 2.0 (x64)]

'''Please note''':
 
All ''.NET'' versions are '''supplemental'''
 
they are '''not replacement''' versions !
 
 

==== VC2005 Redist ====
The ''Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable Package'' must be installed first, (an FSX prerequisite).
 
Download from:
[http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=3387 Microsoft Downloads - VC++ 2005 Redistributable]
 
 

==== XML4 ====
''XML4'' must be installed first, (an FSX prerequisite).
 
Download from:
[http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=7f6c0cb4-7a5e-4790-a7cf-9e139e6819c0&displaylang=en Microsoft Downloads - MS XML4] (includes SPs)

'''Please note''':
 
''MSXML'' versions are '''supplemental'''
 
they are '''not replacement''' versions !
 
 

=== Windows Update ===
''Windows Update'' '''must''' then run to obtain any subsequent patches,
 
before attempting to install/reinstall/repair the SDK or apply any Service Packs.
 
 

== Installation ==
* Users must have Administrator privileges to install the SDK, (particularly important on Vista or later).
* ''FSX Deluxe'' users must as a minimum have installed the FSX RTM SDK, before attempting to upgrade to the SDK Service Packs.
* FSX must not be running whilst installing the SDK, or any Service Packs.
* FSX must be restarted after editing either fsx.CFG or dll.xml, (as they're only read on FSX launch).
* Do not copy SDK-DLLs into your FSX modules folder, (it's totally unnecessary).
* When installing/upgrading/repairing the SDK, there is no need whatsoever to uninstall/reinstall the ''FSX game''.

=== Versions ===
''Service Packs'' are available for both the ''FSX game'' and ''FSX SDK''.

You '''must''' install the appropriate '''SDK SP''' version,
 
which corresponds to your '''FSX game SP''' version.

Find your installed FSX version in the FSX column,
 read the matching SDK version column/row details.
{| class="prettytable" style="background:#f2f2f2" border="0"
|--
| style="background:yellow; font-size:120%;" | '''FSX version'''
| style="background:#B0B0B0; font-size:120%;" | '''Version ID#'''
| style="background:yellow; font-size:120%;" | '''SDK version'''
| style="background:#B0B0B0; font-size:120%;" | '''Availability'''
| style="background:#B0B0B0; font-size:120%;" | '''Installer'''
| style="background:#B0B0B0; font-size:120%;" | '''Location'''
|-
| style="background:#F8EABA;" | '''RTM (Deluxe)'''
| style="background:#F8EABA;" | 10.0.60905
| style="background:#F8EABA;" | '''RTM'''
| style="background:#F8EABA;" | Retail only
| style="background:#F8EABA;" | sdk.msi
| style="background:#F8EABA;" | FSX RTM disk 1, SDK sub-folder
|-
| style="background:#F8EABA;" |
| style="background:#F8EABA;" |
| style="background:#F8EABA;" | '''SP1'''
| style="background:#F8EABA;" | Discontinued
| style="background:#F8EABA;" | N/A
| style="background:#F8EABA;" | Standalone
|-
| '''SP1'''
| 10.0.61355 (Russian: 10.0.61357)
| '''SP1A'''
| [https://www.dropbox.com/s/qmda3pt27fdao9z/FS_X_SDK_SP1a.zip?dl=0 Download (192Mb)] *
| fsx_sdk_sp1a.zip
| Standalone
|-
| style="background:#C0C090;" | '''SP2'''
| style="background:#C0C090;" | 10.0.61472
| style="background:#C0C090;" | '''SP2'''
| style="background:#C0C090;" | [http://download.microsoft.com/download/3/C/A/3CAD9417-A0BE-4892-9224-4A4479F9F633/sdk.msi Download (211Mb)] *
| style="background:#C0C090;" | sdk.msi
| style="background:#C0C090;" | Standalone
|-
| style="background:#C0C090;" | '''Acceleration'''
| style="background:#C0C090;" | 10.0.61637
| style="background:#C0C090;" | '''SP2/XPack'''
| style="background:#C0C090;" | Retail only
| style="background:#C0C090;" | sdk.msi
| style="background:#C0C090;" | FSX Acceleration disk, SDK sub-folder
|}

'''*''' May also be available on magazine cover discs.

==== FSX Deluxe RTM users ====
To install the SDK for FSX RTM:
# FSX must not be running.
# Browse the '''FSX Deluxe Edition disk 1'''
# Open the '''SDK''' sub-folder
# Double-click the '''setup.exe'''
# Tell it where to install
Default installation location is '''C:\Program Files\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X SDK'''

Before applying any ''Service Packs'',
 
you should copy the '''GMax installer folder''' to another location, (outwith SDK folder tree),
 
as applying the ''SP'' will delete the '''GMax installer folder'''.

==== FSX Deluxe SP1 users ====
To install the SDK for FSX SP1:
# Download FSX SDK SP1A
# Install the FSX Deluxe RTM SDK (see instructions above)
# Install the FSX SDK SP1A that you downloaded

==== FSX Deluxe SP2 users ====
'''For standalone SP2 users only !'''
 
(All Acceleration Pack users please see instructions below at ''FSX Acceleration Pack Users'').

To install the SDK for FSX SP2:
# Download FSX SDK SP2
# Install the FSX Deluxe RTM SDK (see instructions above)
# Install the FSX SDK SP1A (see instructions above)
# Install the FSX SDK SP2 that you downloaded

==== FSX Acceleration Pack OR FSX Gold Pack users ====
To install the SDK for FSX Acceleration Pack '''OR''' FSX Gold Pack:
# Install the '''RTM SDK''' from '''FSX Deluxe Edition disk 1''', (see 3.1.1 FSX Deluxe RTM users instructions above).
# Insert your '''Acceleration Pack DVD'''.
# Browse to the subfolder called '''SDK\SP1a\'''
# Install the '''SDK SP1A''' from there using '''fsx_sdk_sp1a.exe''', (dated 26/09/2007, size 165,569KB).
# Browse to the folder called '''SDK\'''
# Install the '''Acceleration SP2/XPack SDK''' using '''sdk.msi''', (dated 06/10/2007, size 216,929KB).

==== FSX Standard users who've installed Acceleration Pack ====
'''For FSX Standard users only !'''

Do '''not''' use the '''downloadable''' SDK SP1A version, (it ''supposedly'' doesn't contain the nescessary components).

To install the SDK for FSX Acceleration Pack:
# Insert your '''Acceleration Pack DVD'''.
# Browse to the subfolder called '''SDK\SP1a\'''
# Install the '''SDK SP1A''' from there using '''fsx_sdk_sp1a.exe''', (dated 26/09/2007, size 165,569KB).
# Browse to the folder called '''SDK\'''
# Install the '''Acceleration SP2/XPack SDK''' using '''sdk.msi''', (dated 06/10/2007, size 216,929KB).
 

=== Important ===
Do not attempt to install the original retail version of the ''Flight Simulator X SDK'' over an updated ''SDK'', as unpredictable results can occur.
 
See the troubleshooting link below.
 
 

== Troubleshooting ==
For all troubleshooting and repair processes,
 
please see - [[SDK_Installation_(FSX)_-_Troubleshooting]]

DO NOT post any help request in the FSDeveloper forums
 
BEFORE you've completed the '''[[SDK_Installation_(FSX)_-_Troubleshooting]]''' process. 

== Related ==
{{Template:Navbox-SDK (FSX)-Related}}

[[Category:Aircraft Design]]
[[Category:Scenery Design]]
[[Category:Missions]]
[[Category:SimConnect]]
[[Category:Tools]]

SDK Installation (FSX)

2016-11-09T13:03:05Z

Bambi 007: /* Versions */

{{Infobox-Applicable-FSVersion
| P3D2 = unknown
| P3D = unknown
| FSXI = false
| FSXA = true
| FSX = true
| FS2004 = false
| FS2002 = false
| FS2000 = unknown
| FS98 = unknown
| XP10 = false
| XP9 = false
}}
{{:Transclusion-SDK-Oneline-Installation}}
{{:Transclusion-SDK-Oneline}}
 
The majority of the tools are command-line based, but some are accessible via the in-game '''Tools''' menu, (not the GUI).
 
 

== Availability ==
* The SDK is available in '''FSX Deluxe''' only, (not '''FSX Standard''').
* '''FSX Standard''' users can obtain the SDK, by purchasing and installing '''FSX Acceleration''', (or '''FSX Gold''' - Contains both Deluxe & Acceleration).

== Prerequisites ==

=== Essential Components ===
Before installing the SDK, certain essential components need to be present on your PC.

If you have ''correctly'' installed FSX on your PC, (i.e. using the ''Administrator'' account),
 
the FSX installer mechanism checked for their presence,
 
and if nescessary, installed them prior to performing the FSX install.
 
You should still run ''Windows Update'' before installing the SDK.

If you are installing the SDK on a PC without FSX installed,
 
there are '''4 non-optional tasks''' you must perform first -
 
 

==== .NET 2.0 ====
''Microsoft .NET Framework Version '''2.0''' must be installed '''first''''', (an FSX prerequisite).
 
Download the redistributable appropriate to your operating system :
* '''x86''' - [http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=1639 Microsoft Downloads - .NET Framework Version 2.0 (x86) ] (includes SPs)
* '''x64''' - [http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=6523 Microsoft Downloads - .NET Framework Version 2.0 (x64)]

'''Please note''':
 
All ''.NET'' versions are '''supplemental'''
 
they are '''not replacement''' versions !
 
 

==== VC2005 Redist ====
The ''Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable Package'' must be installed first, (an FSX prerequisite).
 
Download from:
[http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=3387 Microsoft Downloads - VC++ 2005 Redistributable]
 
 

==== XML4 ====
''XML4'' must be installed first, (an FSX prerequisite).
 
Download from:
[http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=7f6c0cb4-7a5e-4790-a7cf-9e139e6819c0&displaylang=en Microsoft Downloads - MS XML4] (includes SPs)

'''Please note''':
 
''MSXML'' versions are '''supplemental'''
 
they are '''not replacement''' versions !
 
 

=== Windows Update ===
''Windows Update'' '''must''' then run to obtain any subsequent patches,
 
before attempting to install/reinstall/repair the SDK or apply any Service Packs.
 
 

== Installation ==
* Users must have Administrator privileges to install the SDK, (particularly important on Vista or later).
* ''FSX Deluxe'' users must as a minimum have installed the FSX RTM SDK, before attempting to upgrade to the SDK Service Packs.
* FSX must not be running whilst installing the SDK, or any Service Packs.
* FSX must be restarted after editing either fsx.CFG or dll.xml, (as they're only read on FSX launch).
* Do not copy SDK-DLLs into your FSX modules folder, (it's totally unnecessary).
* When installing/upgrading/repairing the SDK, there is no need whatsoever to uninstall/reinstall the ''FSX game''.

=== Versions ===
''Service Packs'' are available for both the ''FSX game'' and ''FSX SDK''.

You '''must''' install the appropriate '''SDK SP''' version,
 
which corresponds to your '''FSX game SP''' version.

Find your installed FSX version in the FSX column,
 read the matching SDK version column/row details.
{| class="prettytable" style="background:#f2f2f2" border="0"
|--
| style="background:yellow; font-size:120%;" | '''FSX version'''
| style="background:#B0B0B0; font-size:120%;" | '''Version ID#'''
| style="background:yellow; font-size:120%;" | '''SDK version'''
| style="background:#B0B0B0; font-size:120%;" | '''Availability'''
| style="background:#B0B0B0; font-size:120%;" | '''Installer'''
| style="background:#B0B0B0; font-size:120%;" | '''Location'''
|-
| style="background:#F8EABA;" | '''RTM (Deluxe)'''
| style="background:#F8EABA;" | 10.0.60905
| style="background:#F8EABA;" | '''RTM'''
| style="background:#F8EABA;" | Retail only
| style="background:#F8EABA;" | sdk.msi
| style="background:#F8EABA;" | FSX RTM disk 1, SDK sub-folder
|-
| style="background:#F8EABA;" |
| style="background:#F8EABA;" |
| style="background:#F8EABA;" | '''SP1'''
| style="background:#F8EABA;" | Discontinued
| style="background:#F8EABA;" | N/A
| style="background:#F8EABA;" | Standalone
|-
| '''SP1'''
| 10.0.61355 (Russian: 10.0.61357)
| '''SP1A'''
| [https://www.dropbox.com/s/qmda3pt27fdao9z/FS_X_SDK_SP1a.zip?dl=0 Download (166Mb)] *
| fsx_sdk_sp1a.zip
| Standalone
|-
| style="background:#C0C090;" | '''SP2'''
| style="background:#C0C090;" | 10.0.61472
| style="background:#C0C090;" | '''SP2'''
| style="background:#C0C090;" | [http://download.microsoft.com/download/3/C/A/3CAD9417-A0BE-4892-9224-4A4479F9F633/sdk.msi Download (211Mb)] *
| style="background:#C0C090;" | sdk.msi
| style="background:#C0C090;" | Standalone
|-
| style="background:#C0C090;" | '''Acceleration'''
| style="background:#C0C090;" | 10.0.61637
| style="background:#C0C090;" | '''SP2/XPack'''
| style="background:#C0C090;" | Retail only
| style="background:#C0C090;" | sdk.msi
| style="background:#C0C090;" | FSX Acceleration disk, SDK sub-folder
|}

'''*''' May also be available on magazine cover discs.

==== FSX Deluxe RTM users ====
To install the SDK for FSX RTM:
# FSX must not be running.
# Browse the '''FSX Deluxe Edition disk 1'''
# Open the '''SDK''' sub-folder
# Double-click the '''setup.exe'''
# Tell it where to install
Default installation location is '''C:\Program Files\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X SDK'''

Before applying any ''Service Packs'',
 
you should copy the '''GMax installer folder''' to another location, (outwith SDK folder tree),
 
as applying the ''SP'' will delete the '''GMax installer folder'''.

==== FSX Deluxe SP1 users ====
To install the SDK for FSX SP1:
# Download FSX SDK SP1A
# Install the FSX Deluxe RTM SDK (see instructions above)
# Install the FSX SDK SP1A that you downloaded

==== FSX Deluxe SP2 users ====
'''For standalone SP2 users only !'''
 
(All Acceleration Pack users please see instructions below at ''FSX Acceleration Pack Users'').

To install the SDK for FSX SP2:
# Download FSX SDK SP2
# Install the FSX Deluxe RTM SDK (see instructions above)
# Install the FSX SDK SP1A (see instructions above)
# Install the FSX SDK SP2 that you downloaded

==== FSX Acceleration Pack OR FSX Gold Pack users ====
To install the SDK for FSX Acceleration Pack '''OR''' FSX Gold Pack:
# Install the '''RTM SDK''' from '''FSX Deluxe Edition disk 1''', (see 3.1.1 FSX Deluxe RTM users instructions above).
# Insert your '''Acceleration Pack DVD'''.
# Browse to the subfolder called '''SDK\SP1a\'''
# Install the '''SDK SP1A''' from there using '''fsx_sdk_sp1a.exe''', (dated 26/09/2007, size 165,569KB).
# Browse to the folder called '''SDK\'''
# Install the '''Acceleration SP2/XPack SDK''' using '''sdk.msi''', (dated 06/10/2007, size 216,929KB).

==== FSX Standard users who've installed Acceleration Pack ====
'''For FSX Standard users only !'''

Do '''not''' use the '''downloadable''' SDK SP1A version, (it ''supposedly'' doesn't contain the nescessary components).

To install the SDK for FSX Acceleration Pack:
# Insert your '''Acceleration Pack DVD'''.
# Browse to the subfolder called '''SDK\SP1a\'''
# Install the '''SDK SP1A''' from there using '''fsx_sdk_sp1a.exe''', (dated 26/09/2007, size 165,569KB).
# Browse to the folder called '''SDK\'''
# Install the '''Acceleration SP2/XPack SDK''' using '''sdk.msi''', (dated 06/10/2007, size 216,929KB).
 

=== Important ===
Do not attempt to install the original retail version of the ''Flight Simulator X SDK'' over an updated ''SDK'', as unpredictable results can occur.
 
See the troubleshooting link below.
 
 

== Troubleshooting ==
For all troubleshooting and repair processes,
 
please see - [[SDK_Installation_(FSX)_-_Troubleshooting]]

DO NOT post any help request in the FSDeveloper forums
 
BEFORE you've completed the '''[[SDK_Installation_(FSX)_-_Troubleshooting]]''' process. 

== Related ==
{{Template:Navbox-SDK (FSX)-Related}}

[[Category:Aircraft Design]]
[[Category:Scenery Design]]
[[Category:Missions]]
[[Category:SimConnect]]
[[Category:Tools]]