BMSConfig: A new config tool
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I have developed a module for BMS configuration which could replace the current “Config.exe” program (F4Patch from 2004), which is quite old and is missing most of the actual “g_options”.
It is an application that is currently offered in French, but will have an English resource file soon. This app currently uses XML file in the background source for all BMS default options and allows easy modification of all options known to “BMS Config” by a user or through a filter for a virtual squadron setup.
The application can manage “g_options” for Boolean value, Real Numbers, Integer values and Strings as well as minimum and maximum values for Integer or Float values including increments. All this through a Treeview List (easy to manage and to understand, as well as F4Patch/Config.exe).
This app is working very well here in our VFS at www.QuebecAirForce.com since BMS 4.36 and can deal with “BMS Config.cfg” and “BMS User Config.cfg” as well".
I will try to finalize the conversion of the resource file for English shortly. It was initially a project for the internal needs of our virtual squadron, but it is so appreciated that I would like to propose it to the Falcon BMS community soon.
What do you think? Would it be useful for BMS?
Thanks for your comments and Sorry for my poor English! -
Yes, this would be very useful!
I have been looking for a summarise of all options in the cfg files. Now i have to read a lot of manuals to see the cfg possibilities.
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Great idea
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Sounds awesome and very useful
Regards,
Tomcattwo
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I will for sure use the English version when ready. Good thought to fill a need.
Duke
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@Dukera
I’m working on it, currently adding some new ressources files for «en-US», «fr-CA» and «fr-FR». -
@101-Spyder
Very nice.Is there a way to test/use the existing version ?
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@CheckPoint
Sorry for the delay to reply, I have just returned from a long holiday in Australia. Yesterday I started a redesign of this tool with an English interface and features better suited for various virtual squadrons or for solo players. I will keep you informed as soon as my new version is available. -
Great work, looking forward to an English version! (Although can probably figure it out in French for now)
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@101-Spyder Great work!! Looking forward to this replacement for the existing cfg util!
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We’ll have to give Joel a proper retirement party…
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Superb and user-friendly tool. Applying filters makes it easy to standardize multiplayer flight and ensure stability. It also includes several other functions that allow the user to quickly and easily master various configurations.
Yes i do preach for my church since i’m a member of 101-QAF, but we must give credit where credit is due.
Definitely a must for the community.
Thumbs up for this great tool Spyder. -
Possibly I am working on this project unnecessarily as indicated in this text in red of the BMS technical manual page 3-12 which states:
“Note: This chapter will be completely overhauled for either 4.37.x or 4.38.0. Also, the file structure will change dramatically. However, most info is still valid.”
Nevertheless, I am continuing the work. This tool will be available soon for Falcon BMS 4.37.2, but it will probably no longer be relevant in the next simulator update…