FS98 Cessna 337 SkyMaster Gauges Version 2 (ACE337_2.zip)
Copyright (c) 1998, 1999 Jay Crawford
Distributed under terms of the General Public License
ACE Scenery Design Division
May 1999
These Gauges are released as Freeware.
Use at your own risk. This file, as compiled, is herewith placed
in the public domain. Any copyright indicated by decompiling it
applies only to the source code. No warranties or guarantees attach
to the use of this file, and your use of it indicates agreement to
accept all responsibilities for its use, including any unintended
damage to other software. The author has tested the file, and has
encountered no incompatibilities on his system, but that is no
assurance that complications or incompatibilities may arise on
other systems. Use only at your own risk.
See GNU General Public License, included in this package(gpl.txt),
for additional Terms and Conditions.
-- VERSION 1 USERS PLEASE READ !!!
Version 2 (ACE337_2.zip) replaces Version 1 (ACEC337.zip)
The installation program provided with Version 1 was an experiment to try and make gauge
usage a little easier than it has in the past. Based on feedback, an installation program
was removed from Version 2. Since the file names are the same for each gauge as in VERSION 1,
Users of Version 1 should uninstall the Version 1 package, using the Windows Add/Remove
Application option from the Control Panel and then follow the installation instructions below.
Any panel created using Version 1 should work with Version 2 gagues without any changes
required.
-- INTRODUCTION - VERSION 2 NOTAM !!!
Version 2 (ACE337_2.zip) replaces Version 1 (ACEC337.zip)
This set of gauges were designed for the Cessna 337 SkyMaster,
a twin engine push/pull aircraft from Cessna. Other gauges in
this package are compatable with any prop aircraft so feel free
to use them with other configurations.
To make the installation and management of gauge files easier for the
FlightSim Pilot the Version 2 RELEASE of these gauges were compiled using
Microsoft VC++ version 5 and requires no additional files to work with FS98.
These gauges were designed using the Borland C++Builder 3 and the
Microsoft FlightSimulator SDK, which has a richer programming
environment in my mind.
I would like to thank Alex Bakaev TEAM B Borland(r)/Inprise(r)
and Russ Glaeser from Microsoft(r) for their patience and assistance.
Without their help I would still be trying to figure this out.
If you would like to learn more about programming gauges for FS98 using
Borland C++Builder look for the file CBFSSKD1.zip on SurClaro or get the
Step_by_Step Doc File at=
ftp://netserver.net-by-design.com/sdd/download/sdk/step_by_step.zip
This package contains all that you need to use these new Gauges.
Included are:
-- gauges.zip Gauges in this Package :
GbyJC337FF.gau - Cessna 337 Specific Dual Fuel Flow
GbyJC337Cht.gau - Cessna 337 Specific Dual CHT
GbyJC337Egt.gau - Cessna 337 Specific Dual EGT
GbyJC337RPM.gau - Cessna 337 Specific Dual Rpm
GbyJC337MP.gau - Cessna 337 Specific Dual Manifold Pressure
GbyJC337OilTemp.gau - Cessna 337 Specific Dual Oil Temp
GbyJC337OilPress.gau - Cessna 337 Specific Dual Oil Pressure
GbyJC337WPnl.gau - Annunciator Panel - Engine/Parking Brake/Spoiler
Features Test Display Function
Click on Button to Operate
GbyJC337IgnFnt.gau - Cessna 337 Specific Front Engine Ignition Switch
GbyJC337IgnRear.gau - Cessna 337 Specific Rear Engine Ignition Switch
GbyJCPanSw.gau - Cessna Lit Rocker Panel Switches for Lights and Pitot
Heat. There is also a Master Power Switch that defaults
to ON. If this switch is moved to the off position none
of the other switches can be turned on.
GbyJCenter_Tank.gau - Fuel Gauge for Center Gas Tank (in gallons)
GbyJFuelLeft.gau - Fuel Gauge for Left Main and Aux Tanks (in Gallons)
GbyJFuelRight.gau - Fuel Gauge for Right Main and Aux Tanks (in Gallons)
GbyJCenterFuel_pct.gau - (NEW)Fuel Gauge for Center Gas Tank (Percent %)
GbyJFuelLeft_pct.gau - (NEW)Fuel Gauge for Left Main and Aux Tanks (Percent %)
GbyJFuelRight_pct.gau - (NEW)Fuel Gauge for Right Main and Aux Tanks (Percent %)
GbyJFuel_sw_Cntr.gau - Fuel Tank Selector Switch for planes equipped with
Left and Right Main Tanks and a Center Tank
GbyJFuel_sw_Aux.gau - Fuel Tank Selector Switch for planes equipped with
Left and Right Main Tanks and Left and Right Aux Tanks
-- bitmaps.zip - BitMaps of gauges above for use with PanMake - install into
directory required with your version of PanMake.
-- gpl.txt - General Public License Document
Unzip the files into their respective subdirectories :
OK, with the files all extracted and placed in their correct subdirectories your just
about ready. Now you need to modify the panel config (panel.cfg) file for the aircraft you want
utilize the gauges.
If you need more information check out Full Throttle Magazine - Article 'Guide to Panel Design'
by Tim Dickens at
http://www.ftmagazine.com/panels/panel.htm#I7
Well that's it. If you use these gauges I would appreciate some feedback.
Thanks again for trying my stuff and good flying !!!
Jay Crawford
ACE Scenery Design Division
ACE Pilot #261
sddchief@flyace.com
http://flyace.com
