1. Enable aircraft breakage for your aircraft by clicking on the aircraft breakage button and following the directions.
2. Click where it says CrashFX to enable new the effects.
3. If you have UNSPECIFIED aircraft in your fs2002 aircraft list,
you can assign it a manufacturer by clicking where it says "No Aircraft Manufacturer",
you can change your aircraft Name here also.
4. To edit your aircraft.cfg files directly double-click on the aircraft name in your aircraft list.
5. Choose "Restore Aircraft" to return your selected aircraft.cfg file,
to the original condition found by CrashBak.
6. Backup/Restore your Fs2002.cfg or Fs9.cfg file by clicking "Backup the present" button.
7. Disable/Enable Fs2k2/4 opening screen by clicking "Opening screen" button.
8. Start Fs2k2/4 by cicking the "Click to start" button.
WHY CrashBak?
The ability to see aircraft breakage was removed from FS2002.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
FS2002 keeps these files each in their own cryptically named aircraft folders in the FS2002 folder.
FS2002 uses these configuration files for keeping information about Aircraft Name, Manufacturer, Model, etc.
These aircraft.cfg files are text based configuration files, that allow for the normal viewing of damage when the line "visual damage=1" is inserted for each paint job.
ANOTHER Aircraft.cfg ISSUE:
FS2002 users frequently face a issue with many downloaded aircraft and the Unspecified Aircraft List.
If an aircraft has no manufacturer in the manufacturer= line of its aircraft.cfg file it ends up in the FS2002s Unspecified list of aircraft which can get quite large and confusing.
CrashBak allows for easier, faster and safer modification or manual editing of these aircraft.cfg files.
It takes only 2 clicks to enable aircraft breakage for any aircraft select the aircraft choose enable / disable.
Back Up are created automatically before any changes are made.
Rebuild list button after adding / removing aircraft to insure functionality.
Detailed information with Aircraft Name, Manufacturer, Model, Total Number of Aircraft, aircraft breakage and backup status.
Select aircraft from clear, easy list rather than cryptic folder names to choose and edit aircraft.cfg files.
Enable / Disable aircraft breakage for all aircraft with one click.[Backups of aircraft.cfg files first]
Clean up the annoying Unspecified aircraft list in Fs2002.[From not having a Manufacturer name]
Easily change the Manufacturer and Model name without opening a single configuration file.
Browse, then copy and paste manufacturer information from the "Aircraft Description" box.
HOW CRASHBAK WORKS:
List Operation:
The program creates a list of all the aircraft and when one is selected in the list, (the first one by default) it reads the specific aircraft.cfg file.
As the program looks in the aircraft.cfg file, it displays the information as well as backup and aircraft breakage status.
When an aircraft is Double-Clicked in the list the file is backed up to its own folder as aircraft.bak.
The program then opens that particular file for manual editing.
aircraft breakage Operation:
If not already; the file is backed up to its own folder as aircraft.bak
The program looks in the selected "aircraft.cfg" file for the line "visual damage=1".
If this line appears and is set to =1 it means aircraft breakage is enabled.
If this line does not appear the program adds it for each paint job in the "aircraft.cfg" file.
Restore Button Operation:
The program copies Backup.bak to Backup.cfg.
Rebuild List Button Operation:
The program searches drives for new or removed aircraft.cfg files and reinitializes the aircraft list.
Manufacturer Button Operation [Pro Only]:
If not already; the file is backed up to its own folder as aircraft.bak
The program looks in the selected "aircraft.cfg" file for the line " Manufacturer=".
It displays the manufacturer name in an edit box for modification; and after changing is added to the file.
Model Button Operation:
If not already; the file is backed up to its own folder as aircraft.bak
The program looks in the selected "aircraft.cfg" file for the line " atc_model=".
It displays the model name in an edit box for modification; and after changing is added to the file.
Aircraft breakage Button Operation:
If not already; the file is backed up to its own folder as aircraft.bak
The program looks in each "aircraft.cfg" file for the line "visual damage=1".
The program enables / disables it for each paint job in each "aircraft.cfg" file.
Description Box:
You can copy from the discription box.
i.e.: If aircraft has no manufacturer select, copy, and paste into Manufacturer or Model Button.
CRASHFX:
CrashFx adds More, Bigger, New effects to the FS2002 default crash effects with the following limitations.
1. Aircraft models have varying amounts of crash information built in. Some aircraft will break into smaller pieces; some wont. Most seem to produce the crash effects nicely.
2. When a plane crashes, "Contact points" built into the aircraft model help to determine the size, type, and duration of crash effects, so CrashFx HAS NO EFFECT on these variables.
3. Areas of contact are different for each aircraft and MAY NOT BE OPTIMAL for older aircraft converted from fs95/98.
4. The actual part of the aircraft impacting the ground is also a variable. Example: Shearing a wing off causes fuel to spill out making larger fireballs.
5. Effects are directional so they may not be seen from some angles.
Example: Dirt clods and engine parts fly in the direction of impact, if you view the crash from the behind, the aircraft and fireballs may block your view of the dirt clods flying away.
Version info:
Version 1: CrashBak / Pro
04/19/2003:
CrashBak features:
1. Enable / disable crash damage for any aircraft in FS2002.
2. Automatic Back Up created before any changes are made.
3. Restore Aircraft and Rebuild list button for added functionality.
4. Detailed information with Aircraft Name, Manufacturer, Model, Total Number of Aircraft, crash damage and backup status.
5. Select titles from list rather than cryptic folder names to choose and edit aircraft.cfg files.
CrashBak Pro features:
1. Enable / Disable Crash Damage for all aircraft with one click.[Backups of aircraft.cfg files first]
2. Clean up the annoying Unspecified aircraft list in Fs2002. [From not having a Manufacturer]
3. Easily change the Manufacturer and Model name without opening a single configuration file.
4. Browse, then copy and paste manufacturer information from the "Aircraft Description" box.
Version 2: CrashBak2 w/CrashFx for FS2002
05/19/2003:
1. Smaller memory / processor footprint.
2. Better Win98 compatibility.
3. CrashFx adds 33 NEW Crash Effects to Fs2002.
Version 3: CrashBak2 w/CrashFx for FS2002 [installer fix]
05/20/2003:
1. Installer fix.
Version 4: CrashBak 3 w/CrashFx for FS2002
06/25/2003:
1. Changed file open procedure for configuration files.
2. Automated Crash detection settings no longer need to be enabled in fs2002.
3. Realism is automatically set to HARD.
4. Detect crash and reset situation is checked.
5. Crash tolerance set to "MORE REAL".
6. Allow collisions with other aircraft is also enabled.
Version 5: CrashBak 3 w/CrashFx2 for FS2002
06/27/2003:FREE UPGRADE
*** NEW *** Big Changes to CrashFX.
*** CrashFX Code Completely rewritten ***
1. Crash Effects happen at any angle.
2. Crash Effects happen at a greater range of speeds.
3. Crash Effects happen at a greater range of impact forces.
4. Bigger, Better water crashes.
5. These are the crash effects you've been waiting for.
6. The very best crash effects that you've seen yet in fs2002.
Version6 : CrashBak 2004
08/15/03
1. Compatible with Fs2002 or Fs2004.
Choose Fs Mode on install or rebuild list.
2. New design for "Virtual_Damage=1" system.
A little faster, doesn't display each file.
Now named more accurately "Aircraft breakage".
This enables the models internal damage profile.
3. CrashFx system has display during effects generation.
Title labels display Fs2002 or Fs2004 mode.
4. Addresses the "Quotes" issue with Fs2004 model names.
In Fs2004 they require quotes to interface properly.
Version7 : CrashBak 7
09/09/03:FREE UPDATE
***NEW FEATURES***
1. NEW! Backup/Restore fs9.cfg and fs2002.cfg.
2. NEW! Enable/Disable opening screen in fs2k2/4.
3. NEW! Button to start Fs2k2/4.
4. NEW! Mode button to change betwween Fs2k2/4.
5. Rebuild list back to normal.
6. Now works if Fs2k2/4 installed in non-default or multipal folders.
7. Backups of fs2002.cfg/fs9.cfg on first open.(if not already backed up)
Version8 : 07/23/04
*DEMO* $9.99 to purchase
Free update for registered users
***NEW FEATURES***
1. NEW! More customizable crash effects.
2. NEW! Choose Small or Large aircraft w/18 or 44 different effects.
3. NEW! High speed search function when changing Fs2k2/4 modes.
4. NEW! High speed List loading for folks with lots of aircraft.
5. Too many additional small fixes to list.
