Gauges from fs9 to fsx

[viajo]

The manifold pressure gauge on a helicopter aircraft from fs9 will not work on fsx. i have copied the Robinson panel onto the aircraft and the gauge is there but will not load up. Is it possible to fix this please?

[PAULCRAIG]

If you have FS9, copy the "msvcr70.dll" file extension into your FSX main directory, if not seach online for a download of it. This file allows gauges from older MS flightsims to work in FSX & will also allow complete panels from FS9 aircraft to work in FSX.

[TCX559K]

Can I just ask, which bit is the main directory? Is it like the main file menu where you can access Gauges, Effects, SimObjects and stuff?

[fxsttcb]

Can I just ask, which bit is the main directory? Is it like the main file menu where you can access Gauges, Effects, SimObjects and stuff?

Yes. Clarify; 'tis where FSX.EXE resides.
Another point; Some gauges for FS9 aircraft are in FS98 format and will not work in FSX regardless...Don

[viajo]

Thanks guys. I think the problem is that the gauges are from FS98 and thats why they will not work. Thank you all for your expert advice.

[Wyo]

Yes. Clarify; 'tis where FSX.EXE resides.
Another point; Some gauges for FS9 aircraft are in FS98 format and will not work in FSX regardless...Don

So, how can I tell the difference without having to load each gauge into a panel and then try it in FSX?

WYO

[fxsttcb]

Gauges with an "xml" extension will be in FS2K2 and up format and should almost all be compatible.
Some Events and Variables from the earlier SDKs used in some *.xml gauges, are no longer valid in FSX. Those are rare.
*.gau and *.dll are written in C. I don't know of a way to tell what generation's SDK code is used, other than try 'em.
One of the folks that write C may be able to assist with deciphering that...Don