Classic AI traffic poll
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I am not a programmer, but I think a simple way to accomplish this is with some batch files to move the flightplans to (or from) a backup directory, renaming the file so the extension changes. For example, if your modern day traffic is in "traffic030528.bgl" this gets renamed to "traffic030528.bak" and then moved to a new backup directory. Then, for example, the file "traffic_1940.bak" is moved from the backup directory and renamed "traffic_1940.bgl" (the extension must be renamed because FS will recognize a .bgl file in any scenery directory)Major_Clanger wrote:I think you would need some easy way to swap between packages. You don't want VC10s flying with Rapides. Need some period airfields too...
Sounds good though.
A shortcut to the batch file on the desktop could provide a quick-link to the batch files, or a more sophisticated GUI shell could be developed to switch the files, perhaps with a menu for the various time periods involved.
Just a thought, and no, I don't know enough to actually do it, but I am sure someone out there does
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- Chipmunk
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I think I could do the batch files.
Graham W.
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I suppose it could be a recipe for disaster if it is not done correctly - One idea would be to always maintain a backup (this can be part of the batch file process) so if you ever do have a disaster you could manually copy the traffic file from the backup directory and then change the extension from ".bak" to ".bgl". I think this would avert any disasters. Additionally, you can always zip the originals and store them somewhere else so that they could be restored if needed.Angus wrote:I have to say the thought of all that switching and renaming sounds like a recipe for disaster with me! If someone clever at this sort of thing could develop a menu as you suggest (if there isn't already one available - I'll have a look), that would be an excellent idea!
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- Chipmunk
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It is possible to put them into a seperate folder and have FS treat them as normal scenery.
Graham W.
GW_Simulations
http://www.freewebtown.com/gwsimulations/
AUKSP
http://www.ukscenerydesign.co.uk/auksp
Classic Aviation
http://classicaviation.12.forumer.com/index.php
GW_Simulations
http://www.freewebtown.com/gwsimulations/
AUKSP
http://www.ukscenerydesign.co.uk/auksp
Classic Aviation
http://classicaviation.12.forumer.com/index.php
- Trev Clark
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I voted "No", because my PC will not allow AI and "smooth" simulation at the same time! I used to have HP Hastings and Blackburn Beverley's instead of DHC-8 and 737's. Problem was, at big airports, you would find the place filled with them! Normally in the same colour schemes!
When I did the big re-install, I have gone for speed over eye-candy, so I can run the best new aircraft releases.
When I did the big re-install, I have gone for speed over eye-candy, so I can run the best new aircraft releases.
ATB Trev