Key Mapping (FSX)
A collection of Key-Mapping issues & fixes.
Key-Mapping
The keystroke commands which allow you to interact with FSX
are stored in an xml file named Standard.xml.
Locating Standard.xml
Warning -
Do not use/edit the installation backup copy of Standard.xml located in your FSX root folder.
That version contains additional information for all manufacturers hardware types, (joysticks/yokes/pedals/joypads/etc.).
You should only ammend the working-copy of Standard.xml
The working-copy version is specific to your installed hardware.
The working-copy of Standard.xml is located in your user profile, at -.
| OS | Standard.xml location |
| XP | C:\Documents and Settings\USERNAME\Application Data\Microsoft\FSX\Controls\ |
| Vista | C:\Users\USERNAME\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\FSX\Controls\ |
Editing Standard.xml
Warning -
Any edits must be made with a text-editor, e.g. Notepad.
Do not use a formatting-editor, e.g. Word or Wordpad, as it may corrupt the file.
Displaying airport names
Issue
Difficult to identify and locate airports in unfamiliar areas.
Solution
The airport's name can be displayed above airports. (Undocumented feature of FSX).
Label visible -
- Range maximum 20nm
- Approximately 1500' above airport reference point.
- Through terrain.
- User aircraft must be higher than the airport reference point, (otherwise airport-label disappears).
Edit the file Standard.xml as explained above.
Add the following code to the first SimControls.Map group, (at the very top of the file).
<Entry>
<Key>CTRL+SHIFT+P</Key>
<Down>TOGGLE_AIRPORT_NAME_DISPLAY</Down>
</Entry>
CTRL+SHIFT+P will now toggle the display of 'Airport Labels'.
Credits
Credit to Lamont Clarke, (lc0277).
Key-mapping ammended due to clash with FSX Acceleration key-mapping.
Wing-Fold
To enable aircraft wing-fold, (e.g. for FSX Acceleration FA-18A)
Edit the file Standard.xml located in -
XP - C:\Documents and Settings\<USERNAME>\Application Data\Microsoft\FSX\Controls
Vista - C:\Users\<USERNAME>\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\FSX\Controls
Add the following code to the first SimControls.Map group, (at the very top of the file).
<Entry>
<Key>CTRL+SHIFT+K</Key>
<Down>TOGGLE_WING_FOLD</Down>
</Entry>
KEY_TOGGLE_WING_FOLD or KEY_SET_WING_FOLD could also be utilised to fold an aircraft tail.
GPWS
Annoyed by the don't sink or terrain callouts ?
Ultimate method for GPWS control -
Open up the settings -> controls -> buttons menu in FSX.
Select 'systems' in the event category drop down
Find an assignment called 'GPWS(Toggle)'
Assign a key to this and you'll be able to silence the GPWS system at will.
Related
- Problem Resolving (FSX) - A selection of hints & tips for resolving those issues & configuring FSX.
