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Gauge Design Help

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Good day all,

First of all if this is in the wrong forum mods please move. I wondered if any one would be able to help I have built a 2d panel to replicate the virtual cockpit. (As so many payware aircraft only come with a virtual cockpit really annoys but that a different topic lol).
Progress so far if anyone is interested
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I would now like to sort out the RPM Gauge as the current one realy doesn't match.

Current
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One I would lIke to use
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The trouble is the first one has two needles the second one one only. No big deal I though changed the background bmp and original needles look fine. However the trouble I have is the rpm indicated are in different locations on the new bmp so it doesn't read correctly. I have tried fiddling around with code (through panel editor) however I don't really understand it so would anyone be able to provide some advice.

Many thanks
Matt

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Not had much experience with 2d dial gauges myself. 3d ones are much easier! :lol:
I'd probably just try and find an existing matching gauge from somewhere. Failing that, I'd have a go at repainting the current one to match the new one, using the existing calibration.
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Cheers Dave unfortunately for FSX so cant find anything similar.

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:hello: Hi Matt,
I'm no use to you on this topic, but I'm intrigued as to why you want a 2D panel at all; is it due to fps issues?

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Forgive me if I'm missing the obvious, but which aircraft is it for?
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DaveG wrote:
16 Aug 2018, 07:15
Forgive me if I'm missing the obvious, but which aircraft is it for?
If the registration is correct, it was a Cessna 210-5(205), but is now de-registered.

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Good spot Mike. :thumbsup:
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lol that was a good spot but Its for a PA-31. I still use 2d panels as I have a two screen set up I have a large screen which I either have virtual or just forward facing and below that is where the 2 panel sits (photo below). Hence why I like the 2 panel so match. Plus having been on flight sim since FS95 there is still part of me that likes to 2d Panels. Takes me back to when I was dispatcher at EGKK in earlier 90s. Also I am enjoying learning tinkering with the panels and paintshop.

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PS sorry it is not classic British flight sim aircraft but just wanted to ask here first where there a people I respect and admire for their work rather than a general fs developer forum.

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