Microsoft flight simulator x com2/27/2023 ![]() The Gauges folder (this folder does not exist for the Tomcat) CONTENTS are copied to:Ĭ:Program FilesMicrosoft GamesMicrosoft Flight Simulator XGauges The Effects folder CONTENTS are copied to:Ĭ:Program FilesMicrosoft GamesMicrosoft Flight Simulator XEffects Gauges (Remember that a 64 bit system’s program folder is called “Program Files (x86).”) Effects The main Addon Folder (for example, in the case of the Tomcat the folder is “Grumman_F14D”) is copied to:Ĭ:Program FilesMicrosoft GamesMicrosoft Flight SimulatorXSimObjectsAirplanes (The main addon folder is copied to the airplane folder even if the aircraft is a helicopter.) Copy the contents (not the entire folder) of the Effects folder to the Effects folder in FSX and the contents of the Gauges folder to the Gauges folder in FSX. The main addon folder goes to the airplanes folder. In the original download folder, “1F14D106,” you will see an Effects folder, as well as a folder for SimObjects, various graphics and a file named README.Ĭopy the correct folders one at a time to their proper place in the FSX program folder. ![]() If there is an Effects folder, see the next step for more information. You may see a few other files that are used by the program as reference (example: "name of addon"_check/ref.htm). Air file - Determines flying characteristics. FilesĪircraft.cfg - This is the main configuration file that determines how the aircraft operates. Soundai - you may see this sound folder which is used for Artificial Intelligence versions. cfg files that help determine all sounds including ATC, engine noise and more. Some addons, like the Tomcat, have multiple panel folders. Panel - contains the panels used by the model. These are the components that “paint” the realistic skins of objects and structures in the program. Texture - Every image and texture is contained in this folder. cfg files for the cockpit, interior and exterior. Here is the main function of the folders and files: Folders For example, the Tomcat file is called F14D.air. Two other critical files are “aircraft.cfg” and an. Often there is more than one panel folder, depending on the aircraft. To make the addon operate properly, the minimum folders needed are model, texture, panel, and sound. Each of the components must be copied into the proper FSX file in the program folders located at:Ĭ:Program FilesMicrosoft GamesMicrosoft Flight Simulator Xįor 64 Bit Vista or Windows 7 systems look for:Ĭ:Program Files (x86) Microsoft GamesMicrosoft Flight Simulator X Remember that you cannot just copy the whole unzipped file “as-is” into FSX. Take a quick inventory of the file contents. This graphic shows an example of extracting the download, in this case using the WinRar program.Įxtracting an archive with WinRAR. Caution – all executable files should be scanned with your anti-virus program before launching. In that case, it’s just a matter of double-clicking the file and letting it install itself. Simply right click the file and select “Extract All.” Some people prefer to use third party programs like 7-zip, WinZip or Win Rar. Usually, airplane addons will be in the form of a zip (.zip) or archive (.rar) file. ![]() If a zip file gets corrupted, you can easily delete it and start again without cluttering up your program files. That way you can easily extract the download, and only copy what you need to FSX. The easiest way to do this is to go to the Control Panel, click Appearance and Personalization, look under Folder Options and click “Show hidden files and folders.” Then select the View tab.įind “Hidden files and folders” and click the radio button “Show hidden, files, folders, and drives.” A little below, find and uncheck “hide extensions for known file types.”Ī little housekeeping-many experienced FSX users like to keep downloads separate from the program-using the My Documents folder, for example. Make sure “hidden files and folders” and file extensions are visible. There are some tweaks you should make before continuing. Windows 7/64 Bit is the operating system used in this tutorial. You can use any aircraft you like – this tutorial will use the Grumman F-14D Tomcat Package v1.06 (by Dino Cattaneo). This tutorial will show you step-by-step how to install addon aircraft. One of the great features of Microsoft FSX is the huge number of addon aircraft available. ![]()
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