Problem saving flight when using P3D V2.2

[noels7]

"Peter

 

I would appreciate if you could consider my latest response from the topic I created in Radar Contact forum on Avsim

which I post here for your information.

 

Peter

 

As Dan (post29 above) I don't profess to be a computer expert.

In my original post I said the following:

 

Bold selections are additional comments or for emphasis.

 

I save file(flight) option from within P3D V2.2. Save path for .flt and.wx files in Radar Contact options is set correctly.

(C:\Users\Noel\My Documents\Prepar3D v2 Files)

Rebuilt scenery db (in Radar Contact) has been actioned, MakeRwys.exe is updated and has been run (prior to running P3D V2.2).

Latest P3D V2.2 FSUIPC version is installed. (Version 4.9.3.4)

 

For some reason When I save a flight (Noel)  the following files are created: Noel.fxml, Noel.rcd, and Noel.WX.

No file named Noel.flt is created and when I attempt to resume a saved flight by selecting Noel.rcd

(C:\Users\Noel\My Documents\Prepar3D v2 Files)

file, ok a dialog box appears (within Radar Contact) saying that (Radar Contact - C:\Users\Noel\My Documents\Prepar3D v2 Files\Noel.flt not found).flt cannot be found  and Radar Contact can be started from initial start point of flight plan in P3D V2.2.

As a result saved flight cannot be installed/resumed using Radar Contact.

 

I don't think I caused any initial confusion from my original post.

 

Regards

 

Noel Southam

noels7"

 

I am very appreciative of your efforts to date to assist me.

 

noels7 

[Pete Dowson]

No file named Noel.flt is created and when I attempt to resume a saved flight by selecting Noel.rcd

(C:\Users\Noel\My Documents\Prepar3D v2 Files)

file, ok a dialog box appears (within Radar Contact) saying that (Radar Contact - C:\Users\Noel\My Documents\Prepar3D v2 Files\Noel.flt not found).flt cannot be found  and Radar Contact can be started from initial start point of flight plan in P3D V2.2.

As a result saved flight cannot be installed/resumed using Radar Contact.

 

I don't think I caused any initial confusion from my original post.

 

Well, there was certainly a lot later on, where folks were talking about the error occurring when saving a flight.

 

The flight is saved okay as <name>.fxml. That would be a valid flight file which WILL most certainly load okay when RC requests it. Why on Earth RC is complaining that the FLT file is missing, when it does not need it, does not read it, and does not refer to it, I have no idea. Even "Ronzie", when asking JD, was assured that RC does not need or use the FLT file.

 

I'm afraid you are completely dependent on a more accurate answer from JD.

 

BTW, why, later on, did you ask if my DLL change also fixed Mr. George's problem when the only problem he seems to have reported was the "same os the OP", i.e. you?

 

Pete

[noels7]

Peter

 

I just wish to thank you for your efforts  and time spent on attempting to rectifying the problem I was experiencing.

I now have the function working in RC and P3D V2.2.

 

Your time and efforts were unnecessary as it turns out. I was going to fully vent my frustrations in my last post on RC forum but in the end toned it down somewhat.

Had my first post been read as written and not what the first responder thought I had written we all might had achieved a resolution sooner.

I have been using FS variants for 10+ years and RC for approx 6 years. I had been working on this problem for many hours before my first post and had tried many options.

The responses(not yours ) certainly confuses not only me but others. The phrasing of the responses confuses me in some instances let alone non english speaking users.

To put it mildly the assistance you and I received from RC was vague and frankly I found useless.

 

Thanks again for your help. Very appreciated.

 

Regards

 

Noel Southam