[simpits-tech] FS2k2 XML gauges

[Roy Coates]

On Thu, 18 Jul 2002, Sean Galbraith wrote:

> Has anyone had a look at XML gauge programming?
> 
> Been thinking... which is generally quite dangerous, take Squawkbox-CSL for 
> example :)
> 
> I am currently projecting my HUD with my OTW view, and it is quite 
> readable... even at the relatively low resolution I'm using (and the crap 
> screen....)  SO I was thinking that programming a HUD as an XML gauge might 
> be a better way to go, rather than trying to build a working HUD, and have 
> to drive it with completely custom written software.
> 
> For the A-4 most of the components of the HUD are available as XML, which I 
> guess I could hack around to make them work (like make instruments 
> transparent etc...)
> 
> Has anyone tried messing with the gauges... I haven't looked yet, but has 
> M$ put out a gauge/panel SDK yet?
> 

Yessum - looks quite comprehensive too.

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Roy.