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Naismith

May 7th, 2014, 23:12

never mind

Daube

May 7th, 2014, 23:30

:confused:

Naismith

May 8th, 2014, 00:16

The message area here would not accept the exe text for some reason so I gave up on the post. :dizzy:

Daube

May 8th, 2014, 01:43

Have you tried pasting the text in between the tags
[/ CODE] ? (the hashtag button)

EDIT: here is how it looks with my DLL.xml file content:
EDIT2: ah ok, I got it: in the little options that are listed below the message edition area, there is something about "HTML". Set it to "HTML OFF", then validate your message :)

[CODE]<?xml version="1.0" encoding="WINDOWS-1252"?>

-<SimBase.Document version="1,0" Type="Launch">

<Descr>Launch</Descr>

<Filename>dll.xml</Filename>

<Disabled>False</Disabled>

<Launch.ManualLoad>False</Launch.ManualLoad>

-<Launch.Addon>

<Name>FSUIPC 4</Name>

<Disabled>False</Disabled>

<Path>Modules\FSUIPC4.dll</Path>

</Launch.Addon>

-<Launch.Addon>

<Name>A2A Service</Name>

<Disabled>False</Disabled>

<Path>A2A\Shared\A2A_Service.dll</Path>

<DllStartName>module_init</DllStartName>

<DllStopName>module_deinit</DllStopName>

</Launch.Addon>

-<Launch.Addon>

<Name>A2A Feel</Name>

<Disabled>False</Disabled>

<Path>Modules\A2A_Feel.dll</Path>

<DllStartName>module_init</DllStartName>

<DllStopName>module_deinit</DllStopName>

</Launch.Addon>

-<Launch.Addon>

<Name>AccuFeelMenu</Name>

<Disabled>False</Disabled>

<ManualLoad>False</ManualLoad>

<Path>Modules\AccuFeelMenu.dll</Path>

</Launch.Addon>

-<Launch.Addon>

<Name>MILVIZPACK</Name>

<Disabled>False</Disabled>

<ManualLoad>False</ManualLoad>

<Path>Modules\MILVIZ\Milviz_pack.dll</Path>

<DllStartName>module_init</DllStartName>

<DllStopName>module_deinit</DllStopName>

</Launch.Addon>

-<Launch.Addon>

<Name>MILVIZ_F15E_Nav</Name>

<Disabled>False</Disabled>

<ManualLoad>False</ManualLoad>

<Path>Modules\MILVIZ\F15E_Nav.dll</Path>

<DllStartName>module_init</DllStartName>

<DllStopName>module_deinit</DllStopName>

</Launch.Addon>

</SimBase.Document>

n4gix

May 8th, 2014, 06:53

This forum software just does not like formatted .xml scripts. :dizzy:
Even when turning OFF the HTML, and selecting "Paste as Plain Text" there are still some problems...

If you then try to Preview or Edit your post, the format is destroyed, and the XML <tags> are removed.

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="Windows-1252"?>

<SimBase.Document Type="Launch" version="1,0">
<Descr>Launch</Descr>
<Filename>dll.xml</Filename>
<Disabled>False</Disabled>
<Launch.ManualLoad>False</Launch.ManualLoad>
<Launch.Addon>
<Name>Object Placement Tool</Name>
<Disabled>False</Disabled>
<ManualLoad>False</ManualLoad>
<Path>C:\DATA\FSX_SDK\SDK\Mission_Creation_Kit\object_pl acement.dll</Path>
</Launch.Addon>
<Launch.Addon>
<Name>Traffic Toolbox</Name>
<Disabled>False</Disabled>
<ManualLoad>False</ManualLoad>
<Path>C:\DATA\FSX_SDK\SDK\Environment_Kit\Traffic_Toolbo x_SDK\traffictoolbox.dll</Path>
</Launch.Addon>
<Launch.Addon>
<Name>Visual Effects Tool</Name>
<Disabled>False</Disabled>
<ManualLoad>False</ManualLoad>
<Path>C:\DATA\FSX_SDK\SDK\Environment_Kit\Special_Effect s_SDK\visualfxtool.dll</Path>
</Launch.Addon>
<Launch.Addon>
<Name>TrafficRadar</Name>
<Disabled>False</Disabled>
<Path>Modules\TrafficRadar.dll</Path>
</Launch.Addon>
<Launch.Addon>
<Name>FS Recorder</Name>
<Disabled>False</Disabled>
<ManualLoad>False</ManualLoad>
<Path>C:\DATA\FS Recorder for FSX\FSRecorder_FSX.dll</Path>
</Launch.Addon>
<Launch.Addon>
<Name>Mindstar Hypergauge</Name>
<Disabled>False</Disabled>
<ManualLoad>False</ManualLoad>
<Path>C:\DATA\FSX\Modules\HyperGauge.dll</Path>
</Launch.Addon>
<Launch.Addon>
<Name>FSUIPC 4</Name>
<Disabled>False</Disabled>
<Path>Modules\FSUIPC4.dll</Path>
</Launch.Addon>
<Launch.Addon>
<Name>XMLVars</Name>
<Disabled>False</Disabled>
<ManualLoad>False</ManualLoad>
<Path>XMLVars.dll</Path>
<DllStartName>module_init</DllStartName>
<DllStopName>module_deinit</DllStopName>
</Launch.Addon>
</SimBase.Document>

Paul J

May 8th, 2014, 07:38

This is a test (being new to the forum, and wanting to find out how)...., so (using "Textpad")
pj

Hrrrmmmph! Didn't work! Father Bill was right (again..) (as usual)... mutter-mutter

Paul J

May 8th, 2014, 07:42

Second test... pasted as plain text..


<simbase.document type="Launch" version="1,0">...space wasted..</simbase.document>

Paul J

May 8th, 2014, 07:46

Third try - Switch Editor to "WYSIWYG Mode"...

<simbase.document type="Launch" version="1,0">Nope..</simbase.document>

Paul J

May 8th, 2014, 07:48

Fourth try..


<simbase.document type="Launch" version="1,0">
<descr>Launch</descr>
<filename>exe.xml</filename>
<disabled>False</disabled>
<launch.manualload>False</launch.manualload>
<descr>Launch</descr>
<launch.addon><name>EZdok camera addon</name>
<disabled>True</disabled>

C:\Program Files (x86)\EZCA\EZCA.exe</path>
</launch.addon>
</simbase.document>

I have found the definition of Insanity.... so I'm going flying..

Bjoern

May 8th, 2014, 09:24

<simbase.document type="Launch" version="1,0">
<descr>Launch</descr>
<filename>EXE.xml</filename>
<disabled>False</disabled>
<launch.manualload>False</launch.manualload>
<launch.addon>
<disabled>False</disabled>
<name>Wheelcam</name>

D:\Flight Simulator X\WheelCam\Wheelcam.exe</path>
</launch.addon>
<launch.addon>
<disabled>False</disabled>
<name>Autothumbnail</name>

D:\Flight Simulator X\Autothumbnail\Autothumbnail.exe</path>
</launch.addon>
<launch.addon>
<disabled>False</disabled>
<manualload>False</manualload>
<name>AICarriers</name>

D:\Flight Simulator X\AIcarriers\aicarriers.exe</path>
<commandline>-nogui</commandline>
</launch.addon>
</simbase.document>

- Edit:

Yup, it's the editor.

Suggestion: Use www.pastebin.com . Paste the content of the .xml, set date of expiration to something like "two weeks" and visibility to "unlisted", then post the link.

Roger

May 8th, 2014, 09:38

If you want to show someone your xml file why not zip it up and add it as an attachment?

Paul J

May 8th, 2014, 13:07

Roger

May 8th, 2014, 13:51

Hi Roger;

My preferred method is to use the DropBox for everything except the sig pictures - where I use Mediafire.com, selecting "Forum Embed" as the link. I just wanted to see why others are having this issue with the forum. :dejection:

pj

I know that adding as attachment is of no use to you Paul but might be of benefit to the original poster, Naismith or anyone else who wants to share an xml file. As Bill mentioned adding xml to a post at SOH upsets the forum software.

Naismith

May 8th, 2014, 14:15

Recently UT2 and Follow stopped loading automatically although Autothumbnail still works. I have stared at the code and cannot see why not, the paths to the program are correct. I would be grateful for fresh eyes to maybe take the time and scan the code.

Arrgh The BETWEEN THE CODE THING WON'T WORK EITHER

Naismith

May 8th, 2014, 14:23

ZIP attatched re my query

Paul J

May 8th, 2014, 16:27

Here you go Naismith: all fixed up!

8031

All the Best,

pj

Naismith

May 8th, 2014, 19:00

Thanks very much! It works, twice in one week this man helps me out, we have a great community here.

anthony31

May 8th, 2014, 20:56

Paul J deserves a gold star for helping out.

Sadly, there are no gold stars in the emoticons.

But there is a pig and pigs are cool (and taste delicious too) so here is a special little piggy for Paul

:pig:

(P.S. Penguins are cooler (I don't know what they taste like but seals sure do seem to like them) but, again, no emoticon for penguins).

Roger

May 8th, 2014, 22:57

Paul J deserves a gold star for helping out.

Sadly, there are no gold stars in the emoticons. .....

No but we can vote the thread 5 stars so Paul the thread gets an "excellent" rating and this round of applause:applause:

Paul J

May 9th, 2014, 05:31

Now you two just stop that! My wife gives me all the stars and kudos I need! :biggrin-new: I'm just glad it's fixed and I can stop sweating.

There's a nice little (Microsoft) app available free from here (http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=7973), which is a super tool for testing xml files. If the file has an issue, it won't open it initially, but tells you what's wrong and and will then open it in the normal Notepad so one can fix them!

All the Best, :encouragement:

pj

n4gix

May 9th, 2014, 06:49

I know that adding as attachment is of no use to you Paul but might be of benefit to the original poster, Naismith or anyone else who wants to share an xml file. As Bill mentioned adding xml to a post at SOH upsets the forum software.
Well, as demonstrated by my post, it IS possible to display properly formatted XML here, but it is a massive PITA...

1. Click on # icon to create the 'code tags', add a blank line between the tags.
2. Turn OFF HTML.
3. Select XML to be pasted in your source file, press Ctrl-C to copy to the clipboard.
4. Place cursor on the blank line between the 'code tags'.
5. Click on 3rd icon from the left "Paste as plain text".
6. Save post. Do not try to do further edits!

<PartInfo>
<Name>KA350i_prop_pitch0</Name>
<AnimLength>100</AnimLength>
<Animation>
<Parameter>
<Sim>
<Variable>GENERAL ENG PROPELLER LEVER POSITION:1</Variable>
<Units>percent</Units>
<Scale>-1.0</Scale>
<Bias>100.0</Bias>
</Sim>
</Parameter>
</Animation>
</PartInfo>

Paul J

May 9th, 2014, 07:07

<simbase.document type="Launch" version="1,0">
<descr>Launch</descr>
<filename>exe.xml</filename>
<disabled>False</disabled>
<launch.manualload>False</launch.manualload>
<descr>Launch</descr>
<launch.addon><name>Autothumbnail</name>
<disabled>False</disabled>

G:\FSX Files\Autothumbnail\Autothumbnail.exe
</launch.addon>
<launch.addon>
<name>DvoFollowMe</name>
<disabled>False</disabled>
<manualload>False</manualload>

Disposition\FollowMe.exe
</launch.addon>
<launch.addon>
<name>UT2</name>
<disabled>False</disabled>
<manualload>False</manualload>

D:\FSX\Flight One Software\Ultimate Traffic 2\UT2Services.exe
</launch.addon>
</simbase.document>

Yahooooo! Thanks Bill. Genius at work!

Testing line 6: "Do not try to do further edits!" I just learned that one cannot edit again after it's been posted... what a mess! (I had to try it Bill)

n4gix

May 10th, 2014, 05:38

[CODE]
Testing line 6: "Do not try to do further edits!" I just learned that one cannot edit again after it's been posted... what a mess! (I had to try it Bill)
Yep, that's the ticket. Type your entire message first, post the code last. Hope like hell you don't have to edit your post any further.

Worst of all from my point of view is one cannot reliably copy/paste example XML scripts from a post to their XML Editing program... :banghead: