This is version 3.02 release of FS2004/FS9/COF scenery config file editor/analyzer for FS9 and FS2k2.
WIN 98 SE users: this analyzer/editor has been tested on WIN XP only.
Version 3.02 displays analysis results in list box using error objects for each error type and includes
automated fixes whereever possible.
If a file is > 31 Kb, use the MenuBar Edit to do your edits.
If you find you cannot type in the main window, IT IS JUST THAT YOUR FILE IS NOW TOO LARGE FOR THAT WIDGET.
Try using the MODIFY menu to get a more reasonable file for your purposes, such as matching the areas to the layers.
BUT use ANALYZE and fix any errors FIRST.
Version 3.02 exports to a validated XML file which can be used by a variety of tools. It can be the easiest way to find errors on your own especially in
local=some generic dir
where you can use, say, notepad.exe, to search scenery_nn.xml for
some generic dir
even if plagued with many
local=some generic dir\specific sub dir
in the scenery_xx.cfg file that you are analyzing.
When prompted to save the XML file, just cancel to get a FILE Dialog to choose your own destination.
Startup:
When prompted for a file directory, enter a useful directory from which to start:
even C:\ is fine.
Navigate to and Open a newly SAVED Copy of an FS9 scenery.cfg file.
WARNING: The [General] block MUST be the first block found in the file.
If your file displays areas starting at some seemingly random number,
that will be the cause. Exit without saving and make that repair using notepad.exe
or whatever.
The bare minimum GENERAL section is
[General]
Clean_on_Exit=TRUE
(or false, as the case may be.)
EDITS:
Before clicking Find, scroll to the top of the text editor and click the REFRESH button.
After doing a Find in the FIND dialog, (i.e. clicking FIND in the Finder Dialog itself)
close that Find dialog with its 'X' button.
After making any edits in the text editor, click the REFRESH button.
ANALYSIS:
This version of ScnCfg Edit/Analyze automates some repairs after prompting the user for permission.
The ANALYZE button will report any discrepancies found by the logic in this freeware version.
The Export XML button will prompt you to save to an XML file of your choosing.
Closing the editor will prompt you to save the scn config file or not depending on whether
you have made edits or it has made repairs. I
F YOU CANCEL YOUR EDITS ARE LOST so please start with a SAVED COPY OF THE FILE
with a harmless name such as 'scenery_031130.cfg'.
Our testing indicates that this app will not corrupt a valid scenery.cfg file.
THIS CONSTITUTES NO GUARANTEE and your donation is not CONSIDERATION where any TORT
may be construed to be occasioned by use of this app in your hobby.
CAVEAT:
DO NOT SAVE a file which has a misplaced [GENERAL] section as your file will be truncated.
General Guidelines:
Be sure that the general block comes first in your scenery config file.
We require this; MSFS does not. A Future version may relax this simple requirement.
Until you are used to the tool, work with a copy of scenery.cfg. Mess-up the areas and layers
and then make the tool fix it. You will get the hang of it and be glad when some scenery installer
does knock out your file when you happen not to have a recent backup.
'When doing a FIX which requires a FIND, you should check the box for exact match.
You must remember to click REFRESH after you have made your edit.
Even after you close FIND during a fix you can click FIND (have the cursor placed at the top of the cfg file).
Close FIND when you are ready to make an edit.
When you don't know the fix, click REFRESH and keep going because on the second pass,
we will offer you a suggestion if we can.
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING:
This is the donateware implementation of the Flight Sim scenery utility from www.logiquewerks.com
This utility is intended to be used ONLY on a backup copy of any important file.
DISCLAIMER: This software is Shareware and as such it is provided "as is", WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY;
without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
This software was written in Smalltalk using Dolphin Smalltalk 5 XP Professional from www.object-arts.com.
This software is the intellectual property of LogiqueWerks, copyright 2005 all rights reserved
www.logiquewerks.us
If you distribute this software, you must include this file unaltered in any material way.
By-passing the registration mechanism may be a criminal act in some jurisdictions.
Contact info@logiquewerks.us to register or visit http://www.logiquewerks.com
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