faster view in VC

[Rat.NL]

Gents,

is there a solution of looking faster in the VC cockpit using the HAD on the stick. the default setting is to slow?

[FengZ]

change PAN_RATE=900

i think default is 400. 900 is max.

you'll find this line in FS9.CFG

-feng

[Willy]

Look in the FS9.cfg file for PAN_RATE=400 (I think that is the default value)

Most recommend changing that to 900 and checking. Mine is currently at 1200.

[Willy]

FengZ is quick :costumes: I had to go look it up in my .cfg file to make sure I had it right

[Rat.NL]

THNX guys,

it works

[TomSteber]

OK, really dumb question. How do I find FS9.CFG file?
I looked for it with Windows Explorer. When I open FS9 I find a folder called Config right under Charts, but I don't think this is it. I find nothing about pan in it.

I would love to be able to increase the pan rate. Any help would be great.
Thanks,
Tom

[PRB]

It will be in:

C:\Documents and Settings\[yourUserName]\Application Data\Microsoft\FS9\

[Daube]

AND you need to activate the display of hidden files and folders. This can be done in the options of the file explorer in windows.

[TomSteber]

Thanks guys, I'll give it a try. But first, I have to watch my beloved Packers try to save face in the cold in Chicago.

[TomSteber]

Well, the outcome of the game wasn't what I wanted, but the outcome of the pan rate was!

Thanks guys!

[thedude247]

Hey, what if you can't find it in any of the above. :isadizzy:

[Dangerousdave26]

Should be there you must be in the wrong folder.

This is assuming you have XP Pro

The folders it is in are hidden so like Daube said you need to activate or allow "Show Hidden Files"

Here is the quickest way I know to do that.

Open your MyDocuments folder

Click on Tools then Folder options

Click on the View tab

Scroll down the list and select "Show Hidden Files and Folders"

Uncheck "Hide extensions for known file types" (trust me you want to do that :icon_lol:)

Uncheck "Hide Protected operating system files" (it may complain but tell it Its really OK to proceed)

Click apply

Click OK

Now you should be able to see the path as we navigate to it.

Click on My Computer

Click C Drive (or your Drive letter that your OS is loaded on)

Click Documents and Settings

Click {the user name you use to log on to XP}

Click Application Data

Click Microsoft

Click FS9

You should be in the folder the file should be opened with note pad. I set note pad as the default application for all .cfg files long ago by accident. It has never caused a problem so if you do the same it is no big deal. Of course I am not telling you to set it only that if you do it accidentally it should not harm anything. :costumes:

Sorry to write this so basic like this but I wanted to make it easy to follow. This may be well within your skill level to understand

C:\Documents and Settings\{user name}\Application Data\Microsoft

but for some they may need the play by play instructions.

[thedude247]

Ahhh, question. Apparently I don't have an 'Application Data' folder, I know, I'm as confused as you probably are.

[Dangerousdave26]

Again assuming Windows XP Pro (as I have almost no knowledge of Vista I will admit to)

You absolutely have to have one. Almost every program you install loads its own folder in Application Data this is where all of the user related data is stored for each user who logs onto the machine.

My guess is it is still hidden

Now to find out why.

It may be that the changes we made to in the My Documents folder only affected the My Documents folder and all of the folders in it.

Go the control panel and find Folder options.

You may need to switch the control panel to Classic view to find it.

Do as above click the View tab

make sure Show hidden files and folders is checked (radio button)

Hide extensions for known file types is UNchecked

Hide protected operating system files is UNchecked

Now click the button on the top that states Apply to All Folders

Answer Yes you know what you are doing

Click OK

Shut down all explorer windows and and start a new one with My Computer Icon

navigate as above to view the Application Data folder

Screen shot below shows you an example.

As much as I would like to be omniscient those powers still elude me. If you do not see the folder then I really don't know why. Makes no sense to me but there would have to be a logical reason for it.

[thedude247]

OK, I got it. Thanks for being patient. :applause:

(and by the way, I only have XP Home) :costumes: