"Warren" wrote in message ...
Quilljar wrote:
Hi Quilljar

May I suggest some discussion for those who have the Parhelia, for
example. I have been meaning for some time to discuss this especially
with the dearth of decent panels for it.

Warren



Right,
I have used the Parhelia fior about three years now. What is the problem exactly?


I've also had the Parhelia since it came out - and about to buy the PCI Express version with three LCD 17" screens,
whereas at the moment I'm using a single CRT in the centre with two LCDs on either side. This is fine but the bezels
are quite wide but the newer versions have much thinner bezels. I need a really good DVI centre screen for my graphics
programs but I haven't yet decided which to get.

I like using the virtual cockpit where available but many designers of aircraft seem to care more for the outside of
the aircraft and treat the panel almost as an after thought. Personally, I don't look at the aircraft after I start
flying it, but I like to see a good panel. I don't really have time to learn G-max or XML so I use 2D panels.

The first panel I worked was the graphics for the Socata with Bill Leaming who taught me a lot. Since then I have done
quite a lot of panels but only for my own use.

The main problem I have is with only 15" screens at 1024 x 768 which means if I use a photorealistic panel the gauges
are too small. So I am trying to find a compromise: Do I design a panel just for the three screen set-up which spreads
the gauges right across the screen or do I go for a realistic version?

Warren

I think I'd do a quick mock-up of both. Sit back, relax and decide which 'feels right'. Send the mockups off to
others who are interested and get their opinions. Hum that might spark some interest in this group.

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