Code Samples: XML Decode Macros
XML Decode Macros
There are several XML variables that are returned as "flags" in an 8bit format. In order to use them you must "decode" them. This is an easy method to use as all the script is encapsulated in a set of s for quick and simple use. Just copy/paste these definitions to your XML gauge script.
Examples of usage are at the bottom of this entry.
// DO NOT COPY THIS! It is for reference only //
128 BIT7: 0= VOR 1= Localizer
64 BIT6: 1= glideslope available
32 BIT5: 1= no localizer backcourse
16 BIT4: 1= DME transmitter at glide slope transmitter
8 BIT3: 1= no nav signal available
4 BIT2: 1= voice available
2 BIT1: 1 = TACAN available
1 BIT0: 1= DME available
MACRO Definitions for the NAV CODES variable
(A:NAV CODES:1, flags) 128 & 128 !=
(A:NAV CODES:1, flags) 128 & 128 ==
(A:NAV CODES:1, flags) 64 & 64 ==
(A:NAV CODES:1, flags) 32 & 32 !=
(A:NAV CODES:1, flags) 16 & 16 ==
(A:NAV CODES:1, flags) 8 & 8 !=
(A:NAV CODES:1, flags) 4 & 4 ==
(A:NAV CODES:1, flags) 2 & 2 ==
(A:NAV CODES:1, flags) 1 & 1 ==
// DO NOT COPY THIS! It is for reference only //
1 BIT0: 1=back course available
2 BIT1: 1=localizer tuned in
4 BIT2: 1=on course
128 BIT7: 1=station active
MACRO Definitions for the NAV BACK COURSE FLAGS variable
(A:NAV BACK COURSE FLAGS:1, flags) 1 & 1 ==
(A:NAV BACK COURSE FLAGS:1, flags) 2 & 2 ==
(A:NAV BACK COURSE FLAGS:1, flags) 4 & 4 ==
(A:NAV BACK COURSE FLAGS:1, flags) 128 & 128 ==
Panel & Gauge Design
Examples of usage are at the bottom of this entry.
// DO NOT COPY THIS! It is for reference only //
128 BIT7: 0= VOR 1= Localizer
64 BIT6: 1= glideslope available
32 BIT5: 1= no localizer backcourse
16 BIT4: 1= DME transmitter at glide slope transmitter
8 BIT3: 1= no nav signal available
4 BIT2: 1= voice available
2 BIT1: 1 = TACAN available
1 BIT0: 1= DME available
MACRO Definitions for the NAV CODES variable
// DO NOT COPY THIS! It is for reference only //
1 BIT0: 1=back course available
2 BIT1: 1=localizer tuned in
4 BIT2: 1=on course
128 BIT7: 1=station active
MACRO Definitions for the NAV BACK COURSE FLAGS variable
Panel & Gauge Design
USAGE
Using these s is quite simple once you realize that they are simply substitutions for the exact text they encapsulate!
To determine if the tuned signal is a VOR for example:
@IsVor // this will be TRUE (eg = 1) only if BIT7 contains a zero (0)
To determine if the tuned signal is a Localizer:
@IsLoc // this will be TRUE (eg = 1) only if BIT7 contains a one (1)
If you want to display a bitmap if something is true, then use the format:
@HasDME // this will only show your bitmap if the return is TRUE (eg = 1)
Panel & Gauge Design|Code Samples
To determine if the tuned signal is a VOR for example:
To determine if the tuned signal is a Localizer:
If you want to display a bitmap if something is true, then use the
Panel & Gauge Design|Code Samples