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Tutorial: Adding New Waypoints to FS9 or FSX

Started by allardjd , Oct 19 2009 04:22 AM

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#1 allardjd

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Posted 19 October 2009 - 04:22 AM

I've written an illustrated how-to article describing the process for adding waypoints (intersections, GPs Waypoints, fixes) to FS - it works for FS9 and FSX. The publication of the article here at MH was announced in an update post to a thread in the Flight Simulation sub-forum where I originally sought enlighenment on the topic, but since the update post is buried at the end of a long, technical thread, most MH readers probably did not stumble over it.

After doing some research to figure out how, it turns our that the process for adding waypoints to FS is quite simple. It involves a very small bit of XML code, but everything can simply be copied in from the examples I give in the article, so there's no need for anyone to be scared off by that.

I did this because I was finding it impossible to fly current, RW STARs because of some Intersections and GPS waypoints that are absent in FS9. Learning how to do this has solved that problem for me.

If you're interested in the article you can find it here...

http://mutleyshangar.com/features/jda/wp.htm

Mutley has done his usual fine job of formatting and fancifying, making my work look better than it really is. Have a look if you'd like to learn how to bring your FS back in synch with the real-world.

John

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#2 ddavid

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Posted 19 October 2009 - 10:09 AM

Excellent job, John - now all I need is some free time to get stuck into it! Thanks for making it more understandable... :thum:

Cheers - Dai. :cool:

When a problem comes along - You must Whip It...

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#3 pvsekhar

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Posted 20 March 2013 - 07:43 AM

hi mutley,

a big thanks for the tutorial. i had to download a free online xml compiler to create a xml dummy file. thereafter it was a breeze creating waypoints around airports in south india. i was able to make realistic flight plans in fs9 and had a great time flying many aircraft in the fs9 which do not have a fmc .

i also fly the x plane. but i find the fs9 is more immersive ..easier to fly and a comes with a great ATC package too. i am a real life dhc q 400 pilot with spicejet....but spend a lot of time on my flt sim. i plan to make a full set of waypoints for all the airports in india and upload for everybody to use and enjoy. once a big thanks for ur tutorial.

many happy landings

vijay

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#4 Captain Caveman

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Posted 20 March 2013 - 02:17 PM

Welcome to Mutleys Hangar Vijay,
You will find everybody warm, welcoming and helpful here at the Hangar.
Hope to see you around the hangar
Glen

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#5 allardjd

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Posted 20 March 2013 - 02:28 PM

Welcome to MH. It's a good place with a lot of helpful people. Hope you enjoy it.

John

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#6 brett

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Posted 20 March 2013 - 05:29 PM

Just read this tutorial for the first time John. Kudos on a well written and comprehensive article on the subject. :thum: I think I'll name my first waypoint after you (JALRD)