Mario Donick

UI Graphics Modification for Harranssor's Diamond DA-42

Mod version 1.4 for aircraft version 2.0

If you are still using aircraft version 1.x, you have to update by re-downloading the aircraft from your .org store account!

Created with written consent of Harranssor (DA-42 author).

Thanks to Harranssor for creating the DA-42 and for giving me the permission to publish this modification. Get the DA-42 here!

1. Goal of this Modification

Harranssor's DA-42 includes a G1000 unit which, in terms of function, goes as far as possible with default X-Plane means. Since aircraft version 1.2, the DA-42 includes most features of my original G1000 mod, thereby having more realistic visuals (icons, fonts, colors).
However, the mod also brought a more realistic layout to the PFD, and these changes were deliberately not included in later aircraft versions.
This new version of the mod is for aircraft version 2.0, and includes the missing changes to the PFD layout. The included .acf file combines all bug fixes and changes that Harranssor made for aircraft version 2.0 with the PFD layout of the original mod.
The .acf file is provided with permission from Harranssor.

2. What this mod isn't

This mod does NOT change the functionality of the simulated G1000; it just changes the PFD layout to make it a little bit more realistic.

3. Installation

Be careful to make a backup of the original DA-42 folder before installing the mod!

Copy the files from the "Copy these files" folder to your DA-42 aircraft folder. Replace the existing files with the new ones.

On MacOS, DO NOT COPY COMPLETE FOLDERS! Copy the files which are INSIDE the folders. I know this is a bit tedious, because there are many folders, but if you do otherwise, MacOS will delete files from the original aircraft which you need to keep! If you see strange buttons on the PFD screen, you made a mistake. You then need to revert to your backup of the original aircraft and start again.

This mod includes a modified .acf file which was necessary for adjusting the PFD. If you have modified your .acf already, you need to do your own modifications again after replacing your .acf file with the mod .acf file. Be careful.

4. Known Issues


The speed tape on the PFD will be hidden by an opened FPL window. On real G1000 units, the FPL window is shown either as small inset on the lower right of the PFD, or on the right of the MFD. You can check your speed using the backup airspeed indicator, though.

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Note: This download is a .pdf file! It does not contain any scenery or aircraft!

I noticed that I did not yet upload this scenery here (only at the "other" site). So, here it is. No changes, if you already have the previously released EDCX 1.2.
1. INTRODUCTION

This is my first scenery. It's a loose representation of the small glider and GA airfield Purkshof
some kilometers east of Rostock, Germany, near the Baltic Sea. Purkshof is the home of Fliegerclub
Rostock e.V. (Flying Club Rostock).

The position and size of runways and taxiways is more realistic than X-Plane's default data. (But
please see the "known issues" section in this readme). The position and type of buildings is mostly
plausible, but not realistic.

Only X-Plane 10.20 standard objects, OpenSceneryX and RUScenery are used (plus 2 glider objects, see
credits below).


2. REQUIREMENTS

Besides X-Plane 10.20, you'll need the following libraries:

- OpenSceneryX
- RUScenery

Please make sure that you have installed the most recent versions (as of April 2013).


3. INSTALLATION

Put the folder "EDCX Purkshof" into your Custom Scenery folder.

For the best experience, I strongly suggest to also download photo scenery for this region, as the
airport has been created with photo scenery installed. You can get photo scenery for Rostock and
Purkshof at

http://zonephoto.x-plane.fr/dl.php?f=ZP10/zPhotoXP_%2B54%2B012_16_Rostock_XP10_2012-09.7z

I also suggest to install FlyJSim's "Enhanced Runways HD" 1.20, which you can get at

http://forums.x-plane.org/index.php?app=downloads&showfile=16270

The grass strips look much better with this package installed.


4. KNOWN ISSUES

None.


5. CREDITS

- airport layout based on the default EDCX layout
- airport layout corrections by Mario Donick
- grass by Simon W / capnsully (http://forums.x-plane.org/index.php?app=downloads&showfile=12621)
- objects taken from OpenSceneryX and RUScenery
- tools used: WED and OverlayEditor
- ASW-17 and Pilatus glider static objects by Manfred Gross (Magross), http://www.xplane-gliders.de/


6. CHANGELOG

v1.2

- fixed: X-Plane took RWY 04 for RWY 22 and vice versa
- made the grass areas less rectangular
- more accurate placement of runways to fit orthophotos better
- more accurate placement of runway markings

v1.1
- added grass to airport borders, runway borders and taxiway borders
- added some more trees
- added exclusion zones for some nearby villages (to avoid OSM building create a city feeling)
- made some changes to the caravan site (near the club building)
- added another ramp start (Rostock Flying Club)

v1.0
- initial release