BlueSox14 Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 Hi all, It's been many years since Alejandro Rojas Lucena released his wonderful upgraded VC for the FSX default 737-800. This has provided many simmers (including myself) with gazillions of enjoyable flight hours and has been the only option available for an improved VC. Until now. Last week I uploaded my own enhanced VC. I was absolutely delighted when I found out flightsim.com were promoting this as one of their 'files of the day'. A big thank you to flightsim.com staff! This awareness has helped my baby become one of the top 100 downloaded files over the last year within the space of a week. If you like driving the FSX default 737-800 around (with or without alrot's upgraded VC), then you'll love the additional features in my own enhanced VC that I'm calling the Defaultimate 737 (search for defaultimate737.zip in the file library). New features include: Enhanced cabin lighting including a dome white switch with dim and bright settings and reworked night texturesPanel lights can now be used any time of the day making dawn and dusk transitions even more funSwitchable and dimmable display units (PFDs, MFDs)Engine starter switches now include FLT & CONT settingsWorking Autobrake switchFunctional Cross Feed switchFunctional Fuel PumpsMajority of switches are animatedTaxi and Landing light ground splashes are now decoupledLots of bug fixesAnd many more features! One of my beta testers has taken a couple of awesome screenies below. If you like what you see, head over to the file library and get downloading! Trent Note how the panel lights are on during the day? A gloomy day to be sure. Also note the wiper animation and the missing control columns? The visibility of the control columns can be toggled in order to easily access the functional display unit brightness knobs. Note the new engine starter switches which now have FLT & CONT settings. Note the improved night lighting textures. Note that it is now possible to have the taxi light on only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciroanimau Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 Congrats! Both for your job on this panel and for the reference in fjightsim.com Enviado de meu Mi A2 usando o Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunonymous Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 wow thanks i always felt that the default 737 was too basic, now i can have some fun :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmwalters Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 I have downloaded the upgrade and everything is working except for the wiper animation. Is there a switch that turns them on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSox14 Posted September 19, 2019 Author Share Posted September 19, 2019 You'll find the wiper switches (x2) on the overhead panel, just above the engine starter switches. See picture below. They're multi stage switches. Right click to increase the speed of the wipers, left click to slow down and return to off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmwalters Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 Thank you for the speedy reply and showing me the switch locations. I was looking in all the wrong places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KdubTheTomatoGamer Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 I was unable to find it to download on the forums, can you provide a link? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founder Nels_Anderson Posted February 25, 2020 Founder Share Posted February 25, 2020 I was unable to find it to download on the forums, can you provide a link? In our file library here. Name: defaultimate737.zip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KdubTheTomatoGamer Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 Thank you for the clarification! For some reason I found myself searching it up within the forum site and not in the file library. :confused: I've found it now and will enjoy the upgrade tomorrow! :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jschmidt561 Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 I attempted to download this file but it isn't downloading...is there an alternative way to get this file? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founder Nels_Anderson Posted September 11, 2020 Founder Share Posted September 11, 2020 I attempted to download this file but it isn't downloading...is there an alternative way to get this file? I just downloaded it and the download worked fine. What exactly is the problem you are having? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budreiser Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 an't wait to try it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EduardoMCfly Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 Hi, I have downloaded your VC upgrade and it's really awesome! But, I 3 major problems: First, the right side pfd and mfd are not showing, dim and bright dome light not working, and panel lights not working at all (including panel light knobs). :p I would really apreciate help! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSox14 Posted September 29, 2020 Author Share Posted September 29, 2020 Hi Eduardo, I'm pleased you have an interest in the Defaultimate 737. The installation is a manual process as I didn't employ an auto installer. As such it requires that you copy required folders and files very accurately. The steps to be followed are described on page 5 of the manual included with the download package. **Please be sure to back up your original B737_800 folder before trying to install** Based on what you've described, perhaps you could try to ensure that: 1) The fx_vclightha.fx file in the download effects folder has been copied to your FSX\effects folder 2) The SwitchState folders were copied over into the B737-800/panel folder 3) The panel.cfg file has been copied into your B737-800/panel folder If this doesn't resolve your issues, feel free to email me at the email address included in the download documentation for further assistance. Good luck! Trent Bennett CEO - Wheelie Bin Studios Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenedicteHartono Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 Hi Eduardo, I'm pleased you have an interest in the Defaultimate 737. The installation is a manual process as I didn't employ an auto installer. As such it requires that you copy required folders and files very accurately. The steps to be followed are described on page 5 of the manual included with the download package. **Please be sure to back up your original B737_800 folder before trying to install** Based on what you've described, perhaps you could try to ensure that: 1) The fx_vclightha.fx file in the download effects folder has been copied to your FSX\effects folder 2) The SwitchState folders were copied over into the B737-800/panel folder 3) The panel.cfg file has been copied into your B737-800/panel folder If this doesn't resolve your issues, feel free to email me at the email address included in the download documentation for further assistance. Good luck! Trent Bennett CEO - Wheelie Bin Studios Can we use this with the Alejandro VC or u must dlt the Alejandro one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSox14 Posted October 17, 2020 Author Share Posted October 17, 2020 Hi there, The Defaultimate 737 was intended to be an upgrade of the FSX default 737-800. For that reason, the recommended install is over an original copy of the b737_800 folder. If you no longer have the original copy of the b737_800 folder and have installed the Alejandro Rojas Lucena upgrade you have a couple of options: 1) Back up the existing b737_800 folder that contains the Alejandro Rojas Lucena upgrade. Put it away somewhere safe. 2) Try to install the Defaultimate 737 over your existing b737_800 folder making sure to carefully copy all files from the download package. I can't really see any reason why this shouldn't work, even over the top of the Alejandro Rojas Lucena upgrade as long as you copy all files from the download package. 3) However, if step 2 doesn't work then restore the backup you made in step 1. Alejandro Rojas Lucena included an uninstall option which should revert your b737_800 folder back to original. Then try installing the Defaultimate 737. 4) If none of the above work, you'll really need to get your hands on an original b737_800 folder by perhaps reinstalling a temporary copy of FSX somewhere and extracting the folder that way. Hopefully it doesn't come to that. Good luck! Trent CEO - Wheelie Bin Studios Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSox14 Posted October 17, 2020 Author Share Posted October 17, 2020 (edited) Hi there again, I suspect I might have misunderstood your question. In addition to my earlier response, I want to make it clear that the Defaultimate 737 install includes an upgraded VC with many many switches and knobs now animated. If you install the Defaultimate 737, it will not work properly with Alejandro's VC. If you want, you can have both the Alejandro Rojas Lucena upgrade installed as well as the Defaultimate 737. You will need them in two separate folders under your /SimObjects/Airplanes folder (for example b737_800_defaultimate). If this is something you want to do, then keep in mind that you will need to make some changes to the following files: aircraft.cfg - requires a number of changes to the title, ui_type and ui_createdby from memory. These changes need to be made for every single livery in this file. panel.cfg - requires the directory to be updated for gauges 34, 35 XMLSOUND_Default.ini - requires directory to be updated for each sound So, as you can see, there is a bit of mucking about. So, it is possible if that is what you want. Why not make a back up of your existing Alejandro Rojas Lucena install, put it away somewhere safe. Try out the Defaultimate 737 using the steps in my earlier response, and if you don't like it, you can always restore the Alejandro Rojas Lucena upgrade. Let me know how you get on and what you think of my upgrade! Trent CEO - Wheelie Bin Studios Edited October 17, 2020 by BlueSox14 Missing content added Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gauntstar858 Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 Hi, I downloaded the go today and followed the instructions. It looks great but to turn on the cockpit lights I have to hold down shift L and they won’t stay on without me holding down the buttons. I understand if you can’t reply because the forum is quite old but do you have any idea what I could be doing wrong? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSox14 Posted April 19, 2021 Author Share Posted April 19, 2021 Hi there, Thank you for your interest in my upgrade for the default FSX 737. It's difficult to diagnose this on the information you've provided. Below are just a couple of things I can suggest: Please make sure you install over the original b737_800 folder (after making a copy first of course).Please make sure you have followed the installation instructions provided closely.In your panel.cfg file, make sure either gauge31 OR gauge32 is commented out with the //. I suggest that gauge32 is commented out (leaving gauge31 active). If those aren't there, then double check you have copied over the upgraded panel.cfg file.Make sure the SwitchState folder has been copied to your panel folder.Make sure you have copied the fx_vclightha.fx to your FSX\effects folder Try those out and let me know how you get on. Trent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jab350 Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 Hi. I am trying to find the upgrade. Cant find it. Anybody help me find it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrzippy Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 (edited) [TABLE=width: 100%, align: center] [TR=bgcolor: #EFEFEF] [TD]FSX - FSX PanelsFSX Defaultimate 737 Virtual Cockpit Enhancement [ Download | View ] Name: defaultimate737.zip Size: 10,278,608 Date: 08-31-2019 Downloads: 1,708 FSX Defaultimate 737 Virtual Cockpit Enhancement. Wheelie Bin Studios presents the Defaultimate 737, the ultimate virtual cockpit enhancement for the FSX default Boeing 737-800. Included in this package are many bug fixes (cross feed switch, engine start up etc.), working autobrake knob, vast majority of VC switches now animated, decoupled taxi and landing lights, switchable and dimmable display units, enhanced cabin lighting including a dome white light, panel lights that can be used any time of day and reworked night textures, wiper animation, engine starter switches now given flt and cont settings, enhanced fuel management (pumps and cross feed), enhanced strobe and navigation light control, autopilot bank angle bezel, cold and dark starts, ability to install FMC into the VC and much more! Refer to included documentation for credits and further information. By Trent Bennett. [/TD] [TD][/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD][/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] This downloaded fine for me! Edited May 22, 2021 by mrzippy Still thinking about a new flightsim only computer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilotpratham Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 inned help what happened to auto pilot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSox14 Posted September 13, 2021 Author Share Posted September 13, 2021 Hi there, You need to follow the installation instructions very carefully. Please go back and review the included documentation with the download. If you continue to have problems, send me an email to the address provided in the documentation. Above all else, before trying to install this update, make sure you manually make a back up of your B737_800 folder!!! Trent Wheelie Bin Studios Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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