FSB vs PMDG NGX

Thord · **Joined:** Sun Jan 16, 2011 12:29 pm **Posts:** 7

Hi, I try to export FLP to my PMDG 737NGX and get following error.

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I have FS Build on a computer with Vista and FSX on a computer with W7 64 Bit. And NGX FMC är looking for the FLP in FSX/PMDG/NGX and I haven't find a way to point to that directory.

ErnieAlston · **Posted:** Wed Sep 28, 2011 9:12 am

Thord wrote:

Hi, I try to export FLP to my PMDG 737NGX and get following error.

Attachment:

fdbuilderror.JPG

I have FS Build on a computer with Vista and FSX on a computer with W7 64 Bit. And NGX FMC är looking for the FLP in FSX/PMDG/NGX and I haven't find a way to point to that directory.

Set the FS_HOME folder, it will find the PMDG folder from there.

Save the settings and restart for the changes to take effect.

Regards.
Ernie.

Thord · **Joined:** Sun Jan 16, 2011 12:29 pm **Posts:** 7

ErnieAlston wrote:

Set the FS_HOME folder, it will find the PMDG folder from there.

Regards.
Ernie.

It will only find the flight plans folder in the PMDG folder, but the NGX FMC are looking for flight plans in NGX folder which are placed in folder flight plans and FS B are definitely not pointing to the NGX folder.

ubersu2 · **Joined:** Sat Mar 05, 2011 7:39 pm **Posts:** 343

In that case simply copy them from the PMDG folder to the NGX folder... however, it's been my experience that the NGX has no trouble finding them if you name them in the appropriate way - for example: EGKKLSZH and the like (EGKKLSZHnn, where n is a number from 0 - 9) works just fine.

DJ

Thord · **Joined:** Sun Jan 16, 2011 12:29 pm **Posts:** 7

Now I had some more time to explore FSB & NGX. I found out that PMDG FMC do look in both folder and list them in FMC without folders separation. So now it looks good.

Thanks for our help.

g7usl · **Joined:** Wed Apr 13, 2011 2:22 pm **Posts:** 16

Well, it's definately NOT working for me. All I get is; INVALID ENTRY. Please help Ernie?

ErnieAlston · **Posted:** Fri Oct 21, 2011 6:23 pm

g7usl wrote:

Well, it's definately NOT working for me. All I get is; INVALID ENTRY. Please help Ernie?

What entry are you typing in ?

Regards.
Ernie.

g7usl · **Joined:** Wed Apr 13, 2011 2:22 pm **Posts:** 16

I am trying to export a flight plan to the NGX Ernie. eg; EGTELEPA

I have tried adding '001' and still get the same error.

regards,
Dave

ErnieAlston · **Posted:** Sat Oct 22, 2011 12:38 am

g7usl wrote:

I am trying to export a flight plan to the NGX Ernie. eg; EGTELEPA

I have tried adding '001' and still get the same error.

regards,
Dave

Is the EGTELEPA.rte file in the PMDG / FlightPlans folder ?

What page in the FMS are entering this on ?

What LSK are you pressing after the entry (ie what label is next to the LSK).

Check if the FMS has a page that lists the stored flight plans, previous PMDG FMS's had this feature.

Two people are telling you it works, so its a matter of making the right entry, in the FMS.

Unfortunately I am not an expert in how the PMDG NGX works.

Regards.
Ernie.

g7usl · **Joined:** Wed Apr 13, 2011 2:22 pm **Posts:** 16

ErnieAlston wrote:

g7usl wrote:

I am trying to export a flight plan to the NGX Ernie. eg; EGTELEPA

I have tried adding '001' and still get the same error.

regards,
Dave

Is the EGTELEPA.rte file in the PMDG / FlightPlans folder ?

What page in the FMS are entering this on ?

What LSK are you pressing after the entry (ie what label is next to the LSK).

Check if the FMS has a page that lists the stored flight plans, previous PMDG FMS's had this feature.

Two people are telling you it works, so its a matter of making the right entry, in the FMS.

Unfortunately I am not an expert in how the PMDG NGX works.

Regards.
Ernie.

No the EGTELEPA flight plan doesen't appear Ernie

I am entering it in the 'co route' LSK on the NGX. (been around a while Ernie) ;)

I will write to PMDG and ask them why the NGX doesen't read from the Flight Plans folder as other flights do. The odd thing is that, on installing the NGX, makes a seperate folder in the PMDG Flight Plans folder.
Will keep you posted ;)

von · **Posted:** Sun Oct 23, 2011 10:28 am

Maybe it is a "permissions" problem on a network drive?
The plan should appear in the PMDG "flightplans" folder (default).

g7usl · **Joined:** Wed Apr 13, 2011 2:22 pm **Posts:** 16

Well, no official reply from PMDG, they are obviously not bothered.

This is my present settings.

von · **Posted:** Wed Oct 26, 2011 11:51 pm

Dave,

Your screenshot is too small to read ... can you read it?

g7usl · **Joined:** Wed Apr 13, 2011 2:22 pm **Posts:** 16

Thanks Guys, a certain Jim Hodgkin helped me to cure Windows 7's foibles and I am now up and running. :)

ukfsc · **Joined:** Sat Feb 11, 2006 7:47 pm **Posts:** 6

Your ok now.

How about sharing the solution for others to benefit.

I've got the same problem.

Thanks
Nigel
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