Adding Keystrokes to FSX

[Snake334]

Sorry if this has already been asked and answered, but I have been unable to find the answer. I have purchased a keyboard just to use for FSX. I have re-mapped some of the keys for my personnal preference. Problem is, some of the commands I want are not listed in FSX. I want a key for Taxi Lights, Beacon, and Nav Lights. I have read several threads where it talks about doing this, but none of them explain how its done. Any help would greatly be appreciated.

[NonCon]

Try FSUIPC.

KJ

[Snake334]

I already have FSUIPC installed. I want to add a keyboard command to these actions. There is no option in FSX to add them that I can find.

[Anubis]

If I remember correctly, the file standard.XML contains all possible events/actions that can be triggered (either by gauges or by keyboard combos). You do not need FSUIPC for that.

Have a look here: http://www.fsdeveloper.com/wiki/inde...ing_%28FSXA%29

Paolo

[Snake334]

Thank you for the info. I was able to get all my keys mapped, except for one. The rotating beacon switch I cannot get to map. I don't know if I'm entering it in wrong, or what. I have tried bcn toggle and toggle rotating beacon. Anyone have this switch mapped to the keyboard? I would really appreciate if someone can help me out with this one. I was able to get the taxi lights and the Nav lights mapped. This is the only one I have yet to figure out.

[gandy]

how did you map the nav light etc ???

Ive been using my n52te for ATC commands but i have a 14 spare keys to use

[gandy]

Double post for a reason

Here is the Beacon light event id

KEY_TOGGLE_BEACON_LIGHTS TOGGLE_BEACON_LIGHTS Toggle beacon lights

Here is a list of all the light event id's that can be added to standerd.xml, I hope this is a help to you as it will be to me

Event ID			String Name			Description					Multiplayer
KEY_STROBES_TOGGLE 		STROBES_TOGGLE 			Toggle strobe lights  				All aircraft
KEY_ALL_LIGHTS_TOGGLE 		ALL_LIGHTS_TOGGLE 		Toggle all lights 				Shared Cockpit
KEY_PANEL_LIGHTS_TOGGLE 	PANEL_LIGHTS_TOGGLE 		Toggle panel lights 				All aircraft
KEY_LANDING_LIGHTS_TOGGLE 	LANDING_LIGHTS_TOGGLE 		Toggle landing lights 				All aircraft
KEY_LANDING_LIGHT_UP 		LANDING_LIGHT_UP 		Rotate landing light up 			Shared Cockpit
KEY_LANDING_LIGHT_DOWN 		LANDING_LIGHT_DOWN 		Rotate landing light down 			Shared Cockpit
KEY_LANDING_LIGHT_LEFT 		LANDING_LIGHT_LEFT 		Rotate landing light left 			Shared Cockpit
KEY_LANDING_LIGHT_RIGHT 	LANDING_LIGHT_RIGHT 		Rotate landing light right 			Shared Cockpit
KEY_LANDING_LIGHT_HOME 		LANDING_LIGHT_HOME 		Return landing light to default position 	Shared Cockpit
KEY_STROBES_ON 			STROBES_ON 			Turn strobe lights on 				All aircraft
KEY_STROBES_OFF 		STROBES_OFF 			Turn strobe light off 				All aircraft
KEY_STROBES_SET 		STROBES_SET 			Set strobe lights on/off (1,0) 			All aircraft
KEY_PANEL_LIGHTS_ON 		PANEL_LIGHTS_ON 		Turn panel lights on 				All aircraft
KEY_PANEL_LIGHTS_OFF 		PANEL_LIGHTS_OFF 		Turn panel lights off 				All aircraft
KEY_PANEL_LIGHTS_SET 		PANEL_LIGHTS_SET 		Set panel lights on/off (1,0) 			All aircraft
KEY_LANDING_LIGHTS_ON 		LANDING_LIGHTS_ON 		Turn landing lights on 				All aircraft
KEY_LANDING_LIGHTS_OFF 		LANDING_LIGHTS_OFF 		Turn landing lights off 			All aircraft
KEY_LANDING_LIGHTS_SET 		LANDING_LIGHTS_SET 		Set landing lights on/off (1,0) 		All aircraft
KEY_TOGGLE_BEACON_LIGHTS 	TOGGLE_BEACON_LIGHTS 		Toggle beacon lights 				All aircraft
KEY_TOGGLE_TAXI_LIGHTS 		TOGGLE_TAXI_LIGHTS 		Toggle taxi lights 				All aircraft
KEY_TOGGLE_LOGO_LIGHTS 		TOGGLE_LOGO_LIGHTS 		Toggle logo lights 				All aircraft
KEY_TOGGLE_RECOGNITION_LIGHTS 	TOGGLE_RECOGNITION_LIGHTS 	Toggle recognition lights 			All aircraft
KEY_TOGGLE_WING_LIGHTS 		TOGGLE_WING_LIGHTS 		Toggle wing lights 				All aircraft
KEY_TOGGLE_NAV_LIGHTS 		TOGGLE_NAV_LIGHTS 		Toggle navigation lights 			All aircraft
KEY_TOGGLE_CABIN_LIGHTS 	TOGGLE_CABIN_LIGHTS 		Toggle cockpit/cabin lights 			All aircraft

To sum it up, If its not in the Event id's of the fsx sdk documentation then you cant add a key to in the standerd.xml.

[fxsttcb]

Here is a link for working .xml using keys to initiate actions; http://www.flightsim.com/vbfs/showth...r-switch-issue

This thread has a list of unused default keys; http://www.flightsim.com/vbfs/showth...5-(center-turn)

http://www.fs2x.com/Tutorials.htm has a list of numerical "key equivalents" to be used in xml gauge(s)...Don

[Snake334]

Thanks gandy, that did the trick. Appreciate everyones help with this, finally got all my switches mapped.

[bessalf]

hello.. I also have an extra board with some toggle switches and I wanted to map the rest of the lights in FSX.
I need for now the Taxi, Nav and Beacon lights, but couldn't figure it out on this post thread how to set it up. I have tried to update the standard.xm file adding this but it doesn't work.

I added the following:

<Entry>
<Key>O</Key>
<Down>TOGGLE_BEACON_LIGHTS</Down>
</Entry>

Cheers,
Filipe