Jean-Jacques

Hi Pete, My question is along the lines of Jim P's question dated 10 January in another thread which I didn't want to highjack. So here's mine. While preparing text to post on the Pro-ATC/X forum related to the need to rebuilt the utility's scenery database when changing FTX regions using FTX Central, I updated my copy of MakeRwys.exe and for the first time since I've been using your utility (I know, shame on me), read your ReadMe file which accompanies it. I was surprised to read that the utility reads the scenery config file which resides in the main FSX directory and not the one which gets updated every time FSX's Scenery Library is adjusted. Here are a few observations after comparing the two and I know this reflects my setup in terms of addon scenery: - the two files don't match in terms of size and coverage (the file in the FSX directory has 120 layers while the one in the ProgramData directory has 244 layers) (for example, there's no entry showing that a separate scenery file exists for the new FsDreamTeam CYVR scenery and that it has higher priority than any FTX region); - the file in the main FSX directory is dated 2007 while the file under 'C\ProgramData\Microsoft\FSX is dated yesterday which is the last time FSX's Scenery Library was changed (switched FTX region from North America to Australia); -considering that I, as many others do, download new/adjusted scenery files which occasionally contain adjusted AFCADs which often replace original FSX data such as runway coordinates (realignment of runways in accordance with today's data), I suspect that the scenery config file in the main FSX directory which is dated 2007 doesn't account for this new information; Pete, I'm sure there's a logical explanation and don't want to impose on you the requirement of a detailed technical reason but just helping me understand would be much appreciated. By the way, you might be interested in the post I made reference to in my first paragraph. If you do read it and have time, I'd be interested in any comments you might have. http://www.pointsoft...87d724e256d6254 I see you're back on the 14th probably from a well deserved holiday. Your reply would be appreciated but is not urgent. Regards. JJ _______________________________________________________________ UPDATE: Hi Pete, There's no need to respond. The statement which applies to FS9 must have caught my attention and distracted me from reading further! The statement which applies to FSX, ". . . MakeRunways will find the correct Scenery.CFG file automatically . . . " clearly suggests that the appropriate (the correct) configuration file will be used. Welcome back! JJ

Many thanks Pete for your quick and clear answer and for your suggestions. Much appreciated. Regards, Jean-Jacques CYND Ottawa/Gatineau Gatineau, Québec, Canada

FSUIPC ‘Mouse macro’, ‘Key Press’ or ‘Joystick button’ shortcut for turning ATC Sound ON and OFF When using Radar Contact (RCv4), FS9’s ATC sound should normally be turned off. Once landed at the destination airport however, version 4 of RC cannot help to navigate to a gate or parking. FS9’s ATC sound should then preferably be turned back on for using the simulator ATC to request Taxiway and Gate or Parking instructions. I’ve tried to automate the various steps described below but have not been successful: 1. Press Alt key (which displays FS9’s menu bar) 2. Using the mouse, select OPTIONS, SETTINGS, SOUND 3. Using the mouse, click the box for Air Traffic Control to turn ATC sound OFF or ON (if a check mark is present in the box, clicking the box will delete the check mark thereby turning ATC Sound OFF or, if a check mark is not present in the box, clicking the box will add a check mark thereby turning ATC Sound ON. During a flightsim session, automating this process would prevent having to perform the above steps manually which breaks the ‘immersion’ factor. Is automating this process using FSUIPC possible? That function is not listed in the list of ‘Controls sent when keys pressed’. Any help would be much appreciated. Regards, Jean-Jacques