Help needed for preset TMD file

FederFlyer · September 10, 2023 at 10:05 PM

I am a casual daytime VFR flyer; just basic stick-and-rudder. I am trying to implement a preset TMD file that turns off the exterior lights.

In the Baron 58 "b58.tmd" file I can manually change the light switch values to zero and the aircraft loads with the exterior lights off.

I created a "b58_lightsoff.tmd" file, but it does not work. Either the file is structured incorrectly or it is not loading.

I appreciate any guidance.

Here is the file structure:

Code

<[file][][]
  <[modelmanager][][]
    <[pointer_list_tmuniverse][DynamicObjects][]

      // strobe lights
      <[input_switch][StrobeLightSwitch][]
          <[float64][Value][0.0]>
      >

      // beacon lights
      <[input_switch][BeaconLightSwitch][]
          <[float64][Value][0.0]>
      >

      // navigation lights
      <[input_switch][NavigationLightSwitch][]
          <[float64][Value][0.0]>
      >

      // landing lights
      <[input_switch][LandingLightSwitch][]
          <[float64][Value][0.0]>
      >

      // taxi lights
      <[input_switch][TaxiLightSwitch][]
          <[float64][Value][0.0]>
      >
    >
  >
>

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TomB · September 10, 2023 at 11:18 PM

I guess you should not change the file name.

Jet-Pack (IPACS) · September 10, 2023 at 11:23 PM Official Post

The file name _takeoff is loaded when the airplane is set on the runway, _landing is loaded on short/long final, _clean is loaded in cruise, _cold is loaded for cold and dark, _start is the before start setting. Files _gear and _flaps are used for time-skip feature to inject the correct gear and flap positions.

No other files than those mentioned are loaded by the simulator.

To change the default position simply edit the tmd file of the aircraft, do not change the file name. And also make a backup before and after your change, because Steam can delete you manual changes in an update process.

FederFlyer · September 10, 2023 at 11:38 PM

I appreciate the fast reply. Your explanation makes sense. I suspected that only the specific filenames referenced in the wiki are recognized by the sim.

Thank you!

Onizuka · September 11, 2023 at 8:38 AM

Quote from Jet-Pack (IPACS)

The file name _takeoff is loaded when the airplane is set on the runway, _landing is loaded on short/long final, _clean is loaded in cruise, _cold is loaded for cold and dark, _start is the before start setting. Files _gear and _flaps are used for time-skip feature to inject the correct gear and flap positions.
No other files than those mentioned are loaded by the simulator.
To change the default position simply edit the tmd file of the aircraft, do not change the file name. And also make a backup before and after your change, because Steam can delete you manual changes in an update process.

Hello jetpacs, I was wondering if it was possible to deactivate the thrust of the aircraft when the throttle is on idle. I find that the aircraft accelerates far too much and I would like to change this on all the aircraft in my simulator.

Regards

Jet-Pack (IPACS) · September 11, 2023 at 2:36 PM Official Post

Idle thrust is the result of a complex simulation there is no single parameter to turn it off.

Onizuka · September 11, 2023 at 3:18 PM

OK, I understand! Can you please at least try to reduce this effect a little? On flat ground I can see the plane (A320 for example) travelling at up to 30kts.