How to install an aircraft texture????

[marce23]

Hi, My Name is Marce,

I have tried and tried to install aircraft textures to my existing aircrafts, but when I add the new addon aircraft cfg file and then try to save it. I get a window up saying,

Cannot create the
C:\Users\Marce\AppData\Local\Temp1_b707c.zip\B707C\aircraft.cfg file.

Make sure that the path and file name are correct.

When I install the aircraft I first,

(1) Unzip the repaint to a temporary folder
(2) Copy the texture folder to the appropriate aircraft.

( example, Microsoft games\Flight simulator 9\Aircraft\B707C)

(3) Open the aircraft.cfg and add the [fltsim.xx] section that was in the add to aircraft.txt file that came with the repaint, making sure to edit the "xx" to the next number in sequence.

Example,


[fltsim.3]
title=Boeing 707-321C PANAM CARGO
sim=b707
model=CARGO
panel=
sound=
texture=PANAM CARGO
kb_checklists=Boeing737-400_check
kb_reference=Boeing737-400_ref
atc_id=N462PA
atc_airline=PANAM
atc_flight_number=114
ui_manufacturer=Boeing
ui_type=707 300/400 CARGO
ui_variation=PANAM
description=Boeing 707-321C N462PA "JET CLIPPER EAGLE" livery, from Guzman Artes
atc_heavy=0

[fltsim.4] // Change "xx" to next number in sequence starting from 0
title=HJG B707-138 QANTAS 1959
sim=B707-138
model=
panel=
sound=
texture=qantas_1959_138_vh-ebf
kb_checklists=
kb_reference=
visual_damage=1
description=HJG Boeing 707-138
ui_manufacturer=Boeing
ui_type=707-138
ui_variation=QANTAS (1959)
atc_id=VH-EBF
atc_airline=QANTAS
atc_flight_number=138
atc_heavy=0
atc_parking_codes=QFA
atc_parking_types=GATE,CARGO,RAMP

[General]
atc_type=BOEING AIRCRAFT
atc_model=B707-359B
performance=Cruise Speed\t.74 Mach\nMaximum Range\t2,059 nm\nService Ceiling\t36,089 ft\nMax Takeoff Weight\t138,500 lb\nSeating\t\t147 to 168\nCargo Capacity\t1,373 CU ft\n
Category=airplane

The Aircraft cfg in bold is the one I'm trying to install.

Could somebody please help me with this problem. The new aircraft texture folder I'm trying to install is called,

texture.qantas_1959_138_vh-ebf


Could somebody please help me with this problem.

Kind regards

Marce23.

[aerofoto - HJG Admin]

From your description of the message you are getting when you try to save your CFG edit I think I know what the problem is here.

Using your mouse .... Right Click on the closed AIRCRAFT.CFG file inside you aircraft containing folder.

Then select "PROPERTIES" from the options menu that appears.

Make sure that the "READ ONLY" box is Unchecked .... if it does appear Checked at all .... and "SAVE" the change.

After doing that you should copy and paste your ADD TO AIRCRAFT data to your CFG file normally .... and "SAVE" the edit without any problems at all.

Mark C
AKL/NZ

[aerofoto - HJG Admin]

"MARCE23" .... I've just noticed something in your above specimen CFG file which I want you to clarify ....

Are those # 3 and # 4 [FLTSIM.XX] data entries all from the same
AIRCRAFT CFG .... meaning you have both the PAN AM CARGO and QANTAS textures inside the same AIRCRAFT BASE PACK folder, or, are these entries both from separate CFG files ?

I ask this because the way in which your [FLTSIM.XX] is presented/appears above suggests you have both a B707-320C texture and a B707-138 texture within the same AIRCRAFT BASE PACK folder .... and all on the same CFG file too.

"IF" that's the case then this won't work .... because you can't put a B707-138 texture inside a B707-320C (or any other) AIRCRAFT BASE PACK FOLDER .... or vice versa.

All B707-138 textures work only with the B707-138 AIRCRAFT BASE PACK .... and all B707-320C textures work only with the B707-320C AIRCRAFT BASE PACK .... etc .... etc .... etc !

PLEASE NOTE .... each class of B707/720 has it's own AIRCRAFT BASE PACK. This is necessary due to structural and performance differences associated with each class of B707/720 aircraft.

You'll find the appropriate AIRCRAFT BASE PACKS for each aircraft type clearly labeled at the top of each aircraft category texture section.

I also noted the following strange data appearing in your above CFG specimens too ....

description=Boeing 707-321C N462PA "JET CLIPPER EAGLE" livery, from Guzman Artes

PLEASE NOTE: You can't run our textures with the GUZMAN ARTES B707 model .... and vice versa. Both are incompatible.

"IF" you want to use our/HJG textures .... then these will only work with our own (HJG supplied) AIRCRAFT BASE PACKS and models.

Upon reading your specimen data more closely .... I'm actually becoming a little confused/bewildered by the information you're presenting above and as to what you're actually trying to do there .... and with who's files in particular

My earlier comments regarding Right Clicking to check the "PROPERTIES" status of you CFG file also still apply too.

Mark C
AKL/NZ

[Dan K. Hansen]

It also seems that you are trying to update a file that resides inside a zip achieve..... DOH!

I recommend you spend a minimum of time reading the instructions available all over this forum, and until you know how to edit a simple text file I would also recommend that you keep from trying to install anything that does not come with a self-installer.....

Just my tuppence, forgive me for being a grumpy old man.... but you just happened to hit my "soft spot" here....