rocky 118 Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 As there is no facility to have 2D instruments in the Katana, as in the Airbus, can anyone tell me whether or not it's possible to somehow have a GPS similar to that used in both FSX default aircraft and the one used with all the Carenado planes. Advice as always gratefully received, thanks guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddz 737 55 Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 As there is no facility to have 2D instruments in the Katana, as in the Airbus, can anyone tell me whether or not it's possible to somehow have a GPS similar to that used in both FSX default aircraft and the one used with all the Carenado planes. Advice as always gratefully received, thanks guys. If your asking if you can add this GPS : Then yes you can (but as i dont own the katana (YET!), i dont know the layout of the PANEL.cfg In red below is whats needed in the panel.cfg.Window02 is shift+3 on the keyboard,so load the katana up,and see if there is a spare window (Go through shift+1..+2..+3...) until for example shift+6 does nothing.Then you can add whats below in red ( the guage info ) to the config under ''Window05'' ( whitch is shift+6..or whatever spare window you have,,,the ''Window'' is always -1 from the keystroke number) [Window Titles] window00=Main Panel window01=Radio Stack Window02=GPS Window03=Throttle Panel Window04=Overhead Panel Window05=FlightDeck SFX Panel Window06=PFD Window07=MFD Window08=EICAS Window09=Mini Panel [Window02] size_mm=456,378 window_size=0.5 position=8 BACKGROUND_COLOR=0,0,0 VISIBLE=0 ident=GPS_PANEL gauge00=fs9gps!gps_500, 0,0 Hpoe that helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocky 118 Posted May 5, 2011 Author Share Posted May 5, 2011 If your asking if you can add this GPS : Then yes you can (but as i dont own the katana (YET!), i dont know the layout of the PANEL.cfg In red below is whats needed in the panel.cfg.Window02 is shift+3 on the keyboard,so load the katana up,and see if there is a spare window (Go through shift+1..+2..+3...) until for example shift+6 does nothing.Then you can add whats below in red ( the guage info ) to the config under ''Window05'' ( whitch is shift+6..or whatever spare window you have,,,the ''Window'' is always -1 from the keystroke number) [Window Titles] window00=Main Panel window01=Radio Stack Window02=GPS Window03=Throttle Panel Window04=Overhead Panel Window05=FlightDeck SFX Panel Window06=PFD Window07=MFD Window08=EICAS Window09=Mini Panel [Window02] size_mm=456,378 window_size=0.5 position=8 BACKGROUND_COLOR=0,0,0 VISIBLE=0 ident=GPS_PANEL gauge00=fs9gps!gps_500, 0,0 Hpoe that helps Cheers matey, I'll try and sort that out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Attwood 33 Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 When I first got the Katana one of my 'observations' was 'Oh dear, no pop-up GPS' . However, I've got so used to using it from the instrument panel, that I'm starting to do the same with other aircraft. The Katana gets you like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocky 118 Posted May 7, 2011 Author Share Posted May 7, 2011 When I first got the Katana one of my 'observations' was 'Oh dear, no pop-up GPS' . However, I've got so used to using it from the instrument panel, that I'm starting to do the same with other aircraft. The Katana gets you like that. Sure Ron, I know exactly what you mean, I love flying the litle guy! The only problem I find with not having a separate GPS is that I find using the instrument while on the VC is unclear and not vey sharp when you zoom into it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocky 118 Posted May 7, 2011 Author Share Posted May 7, 2011 If your asking if you can add this GPS : Then yes you can (but as i dont own the katana (YET!), i dont know the layout of the PANEL.cfg In red below is whats needed in the panel.cfg.Window02 is shift+3 on the keyboard,so load the katana up,and see if there is a spare window (Go through shift+1..+2..+3...) until for example shift+6 does nothing.Then you can add whats below in red ( the guage info ) to the config under ''Window05'' ( whitch is shift+6..or whatever spare window you have,,,the ''Window'' is always -1 from the keystroke number) [Window Titles] window00=Main Panel window01=Radio Stack Window02=GPS Window03=Throttle Panel Window04=Overhead Panel Window05=FlightDeck SFX Panel Window06=PFD Window07=MFD Window08=EICAS Window09=Mini Panel [Window02] size_mm=456,378 window_size=0.5 position=8 BACKGROUND_COLOR=0,0,0 VISIBLE=0 ident=GPS_PANEL gauge00=fs9gps!gps_500, 0,0 Hpoe that helps Hi Maddz, thanks for the advice, but after going into the cfg, confident that I could sort this thing out, I'm afraid I failed abismally. I found the cfg was completely different to your example and so was unable to follow any of your advice. But hey ho, I will persvere... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bliksimpie 14 Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 add the red sections to your panel.cfg file ----------------------------- [Window Titles] Window00=Main Panel Window02=Icons Window03=GPS Window20=Ground & Preflight > Ground Equipment // 7200 Window21=Ground & Preflight > Tow Bar // 7210 Window22=Ground & Preflight > Walkaround Check // 7220 Window23=Ground & Preflight > Trim Tabs // 7230 Window24=Ground & Preflight > Fuel // 7240 Window25=Ground & Preflight > Oil and Liquidts // 7250 Window26=Ground & Preflight > Payload // 7260 Window27=Ground & Preflight > Cleaning // 7270 Window28=Ground & Preflight > Temperature Sensor // 7280 Window30=Maintenance > Aircraft and Equipment // 7300 Window31=Maintenance > Workshop // 7310 Window32=Maintenance > Service // 7320 window40=Instructor Panel > Systems Overview // 7400 window41=Instructor Panel > Engine and Fuel // 7410 window42=Instructor Panel > Electric // 7420 window43=Instructor Panel > Instruments and Avionics // 7430 window44=Instructor Panel > Systems and Faults // 7440 Window50=Settings > Settings // 7500 Window61=Initiation // 7610 Window62=Data Window // 7620 //----------------------------------------------------------------------- [VIEWS] VIEW_FORWARD_WINDOWS=MAIN_PANEL, VIEW_FORWARD_DIR=11.0, 0.0, 0.0 //----------------------------------------------------------------------- [Window00] file= size_mm=1280 window_size_ratio=1.000 position=7 visible=0 no_luminous=1 ident=MAIN_PANEL window_size= 1.000, 1.000 window_pos= 0.000, 0.000 zorder=0 [Window02] BACKGROUND_COLOR=1,1,1 size_mm=250,2000 window_size_ratio=1.000 windowsize_ratio=1.000 position=2 visible=1 no_luminous=1 ident=7000 zorder=5 alpha_blend=0.9 gauge00=MFDA20_GUI!ICNS-MAIN, 0, 0, 250, 1000 [Window03] size_mm=456,378 window_size=0.5 position=8 BACKGROUND_COLOR=0,0,0 VISIBLE=0 ident=GPS_PANEL gauge00=fs9gps!gps_500, 0,0 [Window20] panel file continue.. etc ect..... nothing more to changet the GPS is a bit big for my liking but let me know and will show you how to make it the size you want and add it where you want it on the screen. lets first just get it available. Shift 4 will bring up the GPS then for you. if you still not getting right send me a PM with your email and I will send you a modified panel.cfg file Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddz 737 55 Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 Thanks Bliksimpie, thats just what was needed. ( i dont own the Katana yet so i didnt know the panel.cfg layout). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bliksimpie 14 Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 Thanks Bliksimpie, thats just what was needed. ( i dont own the Katana yet so i didnt know the panel.cfg layout). You should get it. The best ever GA addon-ever... You will never regret it.. If you ever can buy just ONE plane, this should be it..!! Marcel has done a fantastic job here.. So when you ready to buy, get this one.. Will give you endless pleasures.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddz 737 55 Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 You should get it. The best ever GA addon-ever... You will never regret it.. If you ever can buy just ONE plane, this should be it..!! Marcel has done a fantastic job here.. So when you ready to buy, get this one.. Will give you endless pleasures.. Indeed thats the picture im getting reading through the forums and peoples comments, not justy on this forum either, anywhere people are talking about it, its all positive, not to mention the absolutly amazing customer support from Marcel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bliksimpie 14 Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 Indeed thats the picture im getting reading through the forums and peoples comments, not justy on this forum either, anywhere people are talking about it, its all positive, not to mention the absolutly amazing customer support from Marcel. but then remember Marcel know what is customer service.. It's his product and therefore he must be pretty proud about it, so he always go the extra length to help. Much better then the other help being offered here by mr know-all. So yeah great product with even greater support from marcel. What more can a guy ask for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocky 118 Posted May 7, 2011 Author Share Posted May 7, 2011 but then remember Marcel know what is customer service.. It's his product and therefore he must be pretty proud about it, so he always go the extra length to help. Much better then the other help being offered here by mr know-all. So yeah great product with even greater support from marcel. What more can a guy ask for. Cheers matey, got it sorted! Many thanks for you help, very much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bliksimpie 14 Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 Cheers matey, got it sorted! Many thanks for you help, very much appreciated. you are welcome. Glad we could get you sorted out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riccardo74 2 Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 Sorry guys, I take on flying the Katana today. Great GA, but is or not possible to add a pop up for the GPS? I use TrackIR, but a popup GPS would be very welcome. Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAPTEJNLN 237 Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 well i havent tested it but i think. as post number 2 says how to do for the default GPS i have the reality XP and thats as pop up and works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riccardo74 2 Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 I modified my panel.cfg with red strings above, all works perfectly, but I can only pop up the GPS with SHIFT+4, is not possible to pop up ip clicking above it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocky 118 Posted November 20, 2011 Author Share Posted November 20, 2011 Sorry guys, I take on flying the Katana today. Great GA, but is or not possible to add a pop up for the GPS? I use TrackIR, but a popup GPS would be very welcome. Thanks in advance. Hiya, have you not read earlier in th thread? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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