(Updated on: 24 October 2013) This is part two of the Turning Off the FIP series. This time is the Altimeter.
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Similarly, save the image on the right to the \1024 folder where you keep the VS indicator (e.g. C:\Program Files (x86)\Saitek\DirectOutput\Gauges\1024) via the link below: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/25018674/Gauges-C172/C172_Gauges_130815_OFF/C172_ALT_OFF.bmp
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Remember that the image must be saved as it is in BMP format — C172_ALT_OFF.bmp
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Open the C172_ALT_130815.xml with Notepad or any text editor. The file should be one directory up from the \1024 folder (e.g. C:\Program Files (x86)\Saitek\DirectOutput\Gauges\)
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From line #64 in the file, type and insert the whole script as shown and highlighted in the picture below. You could search for “C172_ALT_NeedleS.bmp” in order to locate the line position quickly.
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Save the file and exit.
Run FSX as usual with the FIPs. You’ll see the Altimeter (plus the Vertical Speed Indicator) now “turned off” when the Master Battery is off.
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tom I never got the link to these gauges could you try again
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Hi Peter,
What gauges do you mean? You were sent the C172 gauges a couple of months ago in my record. For the OFF screen, just follow the instruction in my post will do.
Tom
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Hello Tom,
It seems like no matter how often or careful I am trying to subscribe, I still can’t have access to any of the links you provide. What am I doing wrong??
Thanks
*Marc R. Beauvais* Val-d’Or (Québec) CANADA Tel: +1 (819) 856-7810 ¦ Skype: mrb-08
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Hi Marc,
Nothing wrong you have done. Except a few with links, most of my downloads are via email. Put your request in the Comment section, like you did here, I will response in earliest possible.
Tom
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Great work Tom, the FIP’s are really coming into their own now, hope they work with the forthcoming P3D V 2.0 as I can see this eventually taking over FSX for me.
Cheers.
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I hope the same, Colin. From what they describe the version 2, I am looking forward to switching to P3P.
Tom
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Hi Tom,
Great work on all the gauges! I sent Saitek a request to please help with the programming on the FIPs when using the A2A 172 Trainer as well as posted a similar request on the A2A forums. Hopefully somebody will take the initiative! ;). Anyway, can you send me any of you gauges applicable the the cessna singles, please?
Thanks, Steve
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Hi Steve,
Have sent you the gauges. Hope A2A or Saitek would deal with the issue, even though the chance is small.
Have fun,
Tom
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Hi Tom, thanks for all your excellent FSXTimes resources! As a subscriber, could I ask you for links to the gauges and FSDiscover downloads, please?! Thanks!
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Hi Dean, no problem. Check your mailbox. Should be there.
Tom
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Another Good one!!!
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Have fun.
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