Design Utilities - C
FS Scenery Configurator v1.2
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fsscncfg12.zip		231kb	FS Scenery Configurator is a freeware utility which can perform a lot of operations on the FS "scenery.cfg" file where information on scenery layers is stored. It can insert or remove scenery paths (layers), it can change priority of layers, it can search for a installed scenery etc. It allows easy installation of complete scenery containing folders by processing special batch files. Program can be used with FS 2004 as well, old version is not required. From Michael Heise Website: NA	WinXP+
FS Texture Replacement Utility v1.0.1
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fs_tru.zip		250kb	If you ever wanted to update textures in your FS texture folder, or other folders and maybe wanted to backup the original files you may find FS Texture Replacement Utility handy. This file is an update that fixes the start-up error in version 1.0.0. Use Add/Remove Programs to uninstall the previous version prior to installing this one. From Bill Tanner Website: NA	Win 98+
FSDSxTweak Edit v1.0
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fsdsxtweak_edit.zip		242kb	FSDSxTweak Edit - this freeware tool is an ADD-ON for FSDSXTweak (below). Making complex material tweaks using FSDSxTweak config files can be problematic, due to having to look up all the keywords, and the occasional typo causing havoc. This is a graphical editor for config files, allowing you to easily make and edit tweaks. This program integrates with FSDSxTweak_Plugin v1.3 or later (below). Note: This editor is completely compatible with your existing .cfg files - you should be able to open and save them as they are. From Dave Nunez Website: N.A.	WinXP
FSDSxTweak Plugin v1.3
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fsdsxtweak_plugin.zip		208kb	FSDSxTweak Plugin - this freeware tool is an ADD-ON for FSDSXTweak (below). FSDSXTweak is all good and well, but using the command line to build your models sucks. This tools allows you to set up the paths filenames and so on needed for your project, save those parameters, and then build your model with a single button press. It can also be used as a plugin to FSDS, so that you can build everything from inside that application. From Dave Nunez Website: N.A.	WinXP
FSDSxTweak v1.6
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fsdsxtweak_v1_6.zip		274kb	FSDSxTweak - this freeware tool allows Abacus FSDS users (from version 3.5.1 onwards), to add certain features into their models which FSX permits (such as bump mapping), but which the FSDS interface does not allow. It is designed to be used from the command line, allowing it to be integrated (via batch files of whatever) into your workflow, with as little human interaction as possible. FEATURES: Currently, FSDSxTweak can add the following into a .x file: • Diffuse map filename • Specular map filename • Ambient map filename • Emissive map filename • Reflection map filename • Shininess (glossiness) map filename • Bump map filename • Displacement map filename • Detail map filename • Fresnel map filename • Environment level scale - you can set how reflective your parts (as Alpha channels used to so under FS9) • Detail scale - the relative scale of your detail map (useful to give smaller detail without larger textures) • Bump scale - the relative scale of your bump map (useful to give smaller bumps without larger textures) • Enhanced material properties - set to cast no shadows (very useful for glass an props), z-write tweak etc. • Base material properties - set to use FS9 style alphas, precipitation effects, specular power etc • Set the source and destination functions for the framebuffer blending function • Set the Emissive blend mode (useful for giving proper advanced night lighting to your VCs, etc). • Set dynamic shadows in the VC (the ShadowMapReady switch) From Dave Nunez Website: N.A.	WinXP
FSE Editor, v 2.0
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fse_editor_2.zip	FS2004	2.1mb	With FSE Editor you can: · Delete Objects from the List · Add Objects to the List · Change the name of an Object · Change the Group the object appears in · Change the default Size, Scale and Visibility · Create backup sets of your objects The installation includes full documentation in PDF format. NOTE: This software requires a licensed copy of Lago's FSE program to use. From Steve "WeevenAIR" Dunne Website: NA	Windows 98+
FS Value Capturing Tool v.1.0
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fs-values.zip	FS98+	353kb	FS Value can: capture a number of useful FS variables (esp. position values, speed, heading etc.), allow the user to copy these values into the Windows clipboard for later use and allow the user to define the format of the output for easy usage. For use with FS98 and later. Note: This program requires FSUIPC to run, You can download the latest version from http://www.schiratti.com/dowson.html From Wolfgang Schwarz Website: NA	Windows 95/98
FS-Interrogate v.2.00
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fsinterrogate.zip	FS2k4+	2.7mb	FS-Interrogate is for Developers and Cockpit-Builder who want to learn/see which data Microsoft Flight-Simulator (MSFS) has to offer (via FSUIPC and/or WideFS - both by Peter Dowson). Basically the program consists of a "list of variables" (with description for each) and it lets your read/write these variables from/to MSFS. This way - hopefully - giving a better understanding of how it works and what is possible. For the last 4 years FS-Interrogate version 1.xx has been bundled with the FSUIPC SDK, however September 2005 FS-Interrogtate2 was made public available with the 26th release of the FSUIPC SDK. Note: This program requires FSUIPC to run, You can download the latest version from http://www.schiratti.com/dowson.html From Pelle F. S. Liljendal Website: FSInterrogate	Windows 95/98
FS92FSX v.1.0
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fs92fsx.zip		772kb	A very quick and easy way to convert FS2004 (FS9) AFCAD files so they can be used in FSX. You do not need any real knowledge of AFCAD files or any other programs as all are included in this download. Also includes a small "batch file" that will help "auto convert" your FS2004 AFCAD files. From Ian Thatcher. Website: NA	Windows 98+
FsEffects v.1.1.5
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fsfx05.zip	FS2002	300kb	FsEffects is a little freeware tool for Microsoft FlightSimulator 2002. It can create API files for any FS2002 special effect (e.g. smoke, waterfalls, ect). The program is rather simple, but you need some scenery design experience. Don't start with special effects if you have never created a scenery before. FsEffects needs the same DLL files as Easy Object Designer (EOD). FsEffects won't work if these DLLs are not on your computer. Just install EOD before using FsEffects. FsEffects is compatible with every scenery design program which can import API files. I tested it with "Airport 2.6". FsEffects is SCASM and FreeSC compatible. From Matthias Brückner Website: EOD	Win 98
FSLandClass v1.4
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	FS2002	2.4mb	FSLandClass is a commercial tool to create new mesh textures with fitting auto-generated scenery for FS2002. With the full version of the tool you can design new mesh textures and auto-generated scenery in the region covered by the country packs. The demo version is limited to one included area. From Burkhard Renk Website: http://fssharecenter.com/fslandclass/main.htm	Windows 95/98
FSMesh
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	FS2000+	1.9mb	FSMesh is a new shareware scenery design tool for MS Flight Simulator. It is intended to integrate the creation of big, high detail elevated mesh terrain and base scenery objects. You can import mesh information from DEM30 - files, DHM - 100 files and FSRail files. You can enter additional information based on background images, scanned or digital maps as examples. You can modify every input point to correct for errors or to adjust to your sceneries need. Input to FSMesh has not to be in any grid form. Meshes created with FSMesh are 100% compatible with FS2000, FS2002 and FSLandClass scenery. From Burkhard Renk Website: FSMesh	Win 98
FSRail
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FSRail_Demo.zip	FS95+	750kb	FSRail - An interesting commercial program to incorporate railways and of course the trains to ride upon them. Implementation is a bit different, therefore I highly recommend that you take the time to read the comprehensive documentation. This is a starter kit, make sure to pick-up the balance of the instructions, reference scenery & Chicago Demo Scenery at the authors web-page. Note: Airport2.10 & SCASM2.19 are the minimum versions for these Macros. From Burkhard Renk	Windows 95/98
FSX CFG Editor v1.01
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fsx_cfg_editor.zip		668kb	FSX CFG Editor is a simple, no-fills editor for direct editing of the FSX.CFG file. It was designed to (hopefully) forever put to rest the age-old question - "Where is my FSX.CFG file!!!". It is handy when you want to make a quick change to the FSX.CFG file and you don't know where it is, or can't be bothered looking for it (yes we simmers can be lazy sometimes). :) • Automatically finds the FSX.CFG file • Loads and displays all FSX.CFG items (except the [Trusted] section) • Button to open the FSX.CFG file in NotePad for manual editing • FSX-style GUI skin From Fermin Fernandez Website: TweakFS	WinXP
FSX Registry Utility v1.2
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fsx_reg_utility.zip		800kb	FSX Registry Utility a Freeware program that will help you sort out any FSX registry problems and avoid the need to reinstall FSX, such as when manually copying a FSX installation to another drive or when the registry entry goes missing for any reason. • Reports the FSX path in the Windows Registry • Repairs the FSX path in the Windows Registry • Handles both LOCAL_MACHINE and CURRENT_USER root registry keys • Checks the path to make sure the fsx.exe file is present • Warns if the registry path is missing • Sets the registry path(s) to the fsx.exe file • Sets the registry path(s) to the CDROM drive • Warns if the fsx.exe is not in folder on clicking the "Set" button • Avoids the need to reinstall FSX in the event of registry corruption • Automatically scrolls and searches for the FSX Reg key in the Windows RegEdit program # • AutoCheck (Developer Mode) automatically checks the FSX registry entry From Fermin Fernandez Website: TweakFS	WinXP
FSX SDK Toolbox v1.1
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fsx_sdk_toolbox.zip		1.09mb	FSX SDK ToolBox is a handy Freeware application for those of us who need to delve again and again into the SDK for Microsoft's new release of Flight Simulator X. It's basically an in-house tool used by TweakFS and we thought it would be nice to make it available to other FS developers as well as the general simming community. Quick links to frequently-accessed key FSX folders such as the Main FSX, ApplicationData and MyDocuments folders are also included, as are direct links to major FSX configuration files like fsx.cfg, scenery.cfg, dll.xml, exe.xml files and many more. Note: New with this version: Added a tab on the Tool dialog for generating single and multiple GUIDs (for Cameras and Missions). GUIDs can then be copied to the clipboard individually or as a list. From Fermin Fernandez Website: TweakFS	WinXP
Gridgenerator v1.0
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gridgen.zip	FS2k+	43kb	Gridgenerator is a tool to create bglc scenery code to display lines along the longitude and latitudes lines in a cell. These libraries can help in scenery design with visual tool like "LWMDraw" or "CoastLM", similar to Cellgrid2. Necessary support macros and a sample are included. BGL compiler from Microsoft is needed to compile the scenery source file. From Edgar Knobloch	Windows 95/98
Grises50
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grises50.zip	FS2k+	160kb	How To Build Digital Elevations Maps - FS2k compilation for use with the Microsoft's SDK IV tutorial tools. Included a tutorial with a lot of new information, a new version of the Grises.exe program to convert gray scaled bitmap to DEM, and an example terrain bgl. From Jokin Bedialauneta	Windows 95/98
Ground2k4 v5.32
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ground2k4_v51.zip patchv5_32.zip	FS2k+	5.9mb 369kb	Ground2K4 is an easy to use design tool for (FS2K) Flight Simulator 2004 and (CFS3) Combat Flight Simulator 3 terrain scenery. With it, you can create and modify coasts, roads, rivers, lakes, islands, land and water class, altitude mesh, and textured ground polygons. Note: D/L patch for latest version. From Christian Fumey	Windows 95
Hazer v1.01
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hazer101.zip	FS5+	12kb	Hazer is a simple program to create an edit haze files for Fs5/6. This haze file is used in Fs to simulate decreased visibility. The haze file has 16 sections of 256 bytes, each referring to the corresponding color in the pal file. Section 0 is used for "Clear" visibility, section 15 for no visibility. From Bert Vierstra & Sujata Media	Win 95
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