Prostock Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 Two Questions: 1: If I add Sound & Panel to FTX Folders, would they be flyable? I know, try it and find out. Just thought I'd ask to see if anyone had any ideas. 2: If I put all the Airplanes into a "FTX AI FOLDER" and put that Folder into my Simobjects and then add a line to my Config, will the sim see them & use them as AI as they do now? Like I did with my WOAI AI planes. See Screen Shots. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jorgen.s.andersen Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 This way, the FTX aircraft should be seen when you add Sound and Panel. However, if you'll be able to fly them is another matter. You may have to replace the .air file with a suitable one you "borrow" from somewhere else. Jorgen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrzippy Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 My take on this is, why fly an AI aircraft when you can probably find a better one that was designed to be flown by the simmer. Still thinking about a new flightsim only computer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeandpatty Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 A lot of AI aircraft use bogus but useful air files that seem OK for traffic, but totally unrealistic when trying to fly it. AI traffic is basically moving scenery - If you tried to fly one not on autopilot, or even on autopilot, it likely would be junk. However, some AI aircrft.cfg files seem to mimic those for a flyable version and might be OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostock Posted May 14, 2019 Author Share Posted May 14, 2019 My take on this is, why fly an AI aircraft when you can probably find a better one that was designed to be flown by the simmer. Just curious. More Important is Part 2 of the question. That's what I would like an answer too if any one knows. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enko Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 Just tested this expecting to have to substitute aircraft because the folder had changed. Checked with AIFP by opening the existing traffic .bgl and no error, so looks like you can do it without having to change anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f16jockey_2 Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 2: If I put all the Airplanes into a "FTX AI FOLDER" and put that Folder into my Simobjects and then add a line to my Config, will the sim see them & use them as AI as they do now? Like I did with my WOAI AI planes. Yes. But you need to MOVE (not COPY) them, or you'll get the "Duplicates found"-warning when starting FSX. Wim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostock Posted May 14, 2019 Author Share Posted May 14, 2019 Yes. But you need to MOVE (not COPY) them, or you'll get the "Duplicates found"-warning when starting FSX. Wim Thanks for the help. The only reason I want to move them out of my aircraft folder is it's too cluttered with them in there. I'll give it a whirl. Thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColR1948 Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 As f16jockey above says you get duplicates. I have done this a few times not thinking and got the popup telling me about a duplicate. I have also in the past seen an aircraft that caught my eye and downloaded and installed it only to get the duplicate popup. When I searched lo and behold I already had it and must have forgot it was there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostock Posted May 16, 2019 Author Share Posted May 16, 2019 As f16jockey above says you get duplicates. I have done this a few times not thinking and got the popup telling me about a duplicate. I have also in the past seen an aircraft that caught my eye and downloaded and installed it only to get the duplicate popup. When I searched lo and behold I already had it and must have forgot it was there. All set on both issues. Thanks for your help Everyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
il88pp Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 You asked the same thing before. Read the very good answers you recieved back then again: https://www.flightsim.com/vbfs/showthread.php?314626-Orbx-ai-ftx-files-location [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostock Posted May 17, 2019 Author Share Posted May 17, 2019 You asked the same thing before. Read the very good answers you recieved back then again: https://www.flightsim.com/vbfs/showthread.php?314626-Orbx-ai-ftx-files-location Yes, I guess I did......... Thanks for pointing that out. Called Senior Moments. Happen more often than not. Hopefully someday you will get forgetful too and understand how this happens. I'm sure this won't be the last time so be prepared for future 'here we go again episodes'. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enko Posted May 19, 2019 Share Posted May 19, 2019 Haha, I have days I struggle to member my own name :) It's all part of that wonderful package called ageing >. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostock Posted May 22, 2019 Author Share Posted May 22, 2019 Haha, I have days I struggle to member my own name :) It's all part of that wonderful package called ageing >. Yes that's for sure. I get reminded of it daily, and even pointed out in forums where it's not needed. Suppose to be fun, not being made fun of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColR1948 Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 I agree with you Prostock, As I've got older I have started to forget the odd thing, funny though I can remember stuff from my childhood and years ago but I go to a cupboard, open it and forget what I'm looking for. Gone on the PC, gone online, open Google then forgot what I was going to search for, but as you say on some forums there is always a smart ass who gets some kind of sordid pleasure from making fun, but they don't ever make mistakes do they. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostock Posted May 25, 2019 Author Share Posted May 25, 2019 I agree with you Prostock, As I've got older I have started to forget the odd thing, funny though I can remember stuff from my childhood and years ago but I go to a cupboard, open it and forget what I'm looking for. Gone on the PC, gone online, open Google then forgot what I was going to search for, but as you say on some forums there is always a smart ass who gets some kind of sordid pleasure from making fun, but they don't ever make mistakes do they. I agree 100%. Ah, they will have their turn at it. My thought on forums especially FSX is they should be glad we're even posting questions & trying to keep the sim alive. I've had the smart ass remarks & put downs on a few of my posts and it's by the same ones. No biggie. Yes, I've done the same as you, opened google & totally forgot what the hell I was there for, same with the cupboard, LMAO. Thanks for the comment & support!! At least I have one on my side. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColR1948 Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 Sorry what was we talking about again? :confused: Oh yeah cupboards, I some of those lol. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enko Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 Sorry what was we talking about again? :confused: Oh yeah cupboards, I some of those lol. ;) A+ lmao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostock Posted May 25, 2019 Author Share Posted May 25, 2019 A+ lmao Refresh my memory, would ya? Oh you say you did, sorry I forgot.... .... Nice weather we're having. I found it, I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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