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INTRODUCTION
01OCT08
DO
NOT
DUPLICATE
For
Simulator
Use
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PMDG MD-11
Panel Windows Management:
To avoid cluttering the screen when you open some of the panel
windows, other windows that are already open might close
automatically. For example, if you have opened the radio/transponder
panel, and then bring up either the forward or aft pedestal, the originally
opened radio panel will close in order to prevent duplication and
cluttering of the screen.
This automatic clutter reduction might not be convenient for users who
are using multiple monitors who want to keep some panels undocked
and open on a second screen, or on open areas of a single large
screen.
These users can check the “Do not close windows automatically” option
in the PMDG menu “Simulation Options” tab.
Virtual Cockpit:
The PMDG MD-11 Virtual Cockpit is designed to accurately simulate the
cockpit environment from the simplest detail to the most complex. The
3D model was designed using the manufacturer’s engineering
specifications for the MD-11 airplane, and as such represents faithfully the
size and space of the cockpit accurately.
There are hundreds of moving switches, knobs and animated parts which
combine to bring to life the MD-11 flight deck in true, three dimensional
scale. Out of window views provide accurate view angles and the
perspective from different seats in the cockpit are true to the MD-11
airplane.
A tremendous amount of programming time and skill was dedicated to
ensuring that frame rates in the VC were nearly indistinguishable between
the 2D and VC cockpits. We recognize that some user’s hardware will
not run the VC as smoothly as the 2D panel. To this end we have
provided some options that might help some users to enhance their VC
frame rates when operating in the vicinity of airports or high density
scenery.
In the virtual cockpit, on the overhead panel, hidden up at the top left
corner of the overhead panel we have inserted a switch that can be used
to hide all the geometry and animation that makes the overhead panel
operable within the virtual cockpit.