PMDG 777-300ER support **ADDED**

[A51Rene]

Dear all,

Can we expect support for the PMDG 777-300ER when it releases later today? Or do we have to configure it ourselves?

Thanks in advance!

[virtuali]

Can we expect support for the PMDG 777-300ER when it releases later today? Or do we have to configure it ourselves?

If they haven't changed their custom variables for the doors, it should be quite easy to create a configuration for it, starting from the one that comes for the -200 version, at least until we add it.

[A51Rene]

Thanks for the fast reply, Umberto!

I have tried to configure the 300ER, but the whole procedure is not very user friendly.
(Although I hate comparisons, it only took a few minutes to configure the AES-side of things for the jetways & pushback)

But I manages to make some progress:
- The 300ER uses the same custom door variables as the 200LR/F
- I copied the 200LR/F config to the 300ER folder and stared editing it from that point.

However, I can't seem to figure out a way to enable 3 or 4 catering trucks as shown on this image

Is there somebody who has a fitting 'gsx.cfg' file for the 300ER?  

[hendopow]

Here are the values I used for the PMDG 777-300ER

Passenger Door 1
-2.47 25.48 4.96 13.00

Passenger Door 2
-1.30 15.49 6.23 0.00

Passenger Door 4
-2.59 -26.05 5.23 -12.00

Service Door 1
2.75 25.04 5.22 -9.00

Service Door 2
2.62 -26.42 5.47 8.00

Cargo Door 1
1.75 20.22 3.25 0.00

Cargo Door 2
1.75 -18.78 3.50 0.00

[virtuali]

I have tried to configure the 300ER, but the whole procedure is not very user friendly.  (Although I hate comparisons, it only took a few minutes to configure the AES-side of things for the jetways & pushback)

I really can't see how you could call GSX not user-friendly, and it shouldn't take any more than a few minutes for any airplane, even if GSX has more options compared to AES, which doesn't support service doors, it always mirrors them and doesn't support the concept of supporting the airplane custom variable to check the doors, doesn't work in full screen and forces you to go back and forth between the AES window and the FSX window. Are you sure you checked the graphical editor ? It's possible you are using only the first dialog screen in GSX, the one that requires you entering numbers ?

- The 300ER uses the same custom door variables as the 200LR/F
- I copied the 200LR/F config to the 300ER folder and stared editing it from that point.

Then it shouldn't really take any time, you simply need to move some doors around.

However, I can't seem to figure out a way to enable 3 or 4 catering trucks as shown on this

Since you have only 2 service doors to configure, you can only have 2 catering vehicles.

[A51Rene]

Here are the values I used for the PMDG 777-300ER

Thanks hendopow for sharing those numbers!
I have tried them, but now I get 'Catering unavailable for this aircraft' and no stairs at exit L5.

I really can't see how you could call GSX not user-friendly, and it shouldn't take any more than a few minutes for any airplane, even if GSX has more options compared to AES, which doesn't support service doors, it always mirrors them and doesn't support the concept of supporting the airplane custom variable to check the doors, doesn't work in full screen and forces you to go back and forth between the AES window and the FSX window. Are you sure you checked the graphical editor ? It's possible you are using only the first dialog screen in GSX, the one that requires you entering numbers ?

Umberto, thanks for your assistance.
Off course, the GSX configuration is miles ahead in terms of options. I only feel that AES is a bit easier to complete and I did use the 3D editor, but I'll leave it at that.

Then it shouldn't really take any time, you simply need to move some doors around.

Yes, that is a bit of a relief. I'm just struggling with the issue I described above...

Since you have only 2 service doors to configure, you can only have 2 catering vehicles.

Would it be possible to include the extra doors with their catering trucks in an update, when time permits?
Maybe together with an extra belt-loader for the bulk hold on the 777?

[A51Rene]

I have made some progress, again.
 
Download my config here:
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/5100482/PMDG_777_300ER_GSX_Config_UNOFFICIAL_V1.rar
 
I'm not responsible for any issues, but I hope it works. 
 
*important*
>>> This config is for the combined use of GSX+AES <<<
 
- Doors L1 & L2 disabled, used by AES for jetways, door-checks disabled
- Gatering at door R2 & R5
- Door L3 not in use

Your feedback is highly appreciated

[jovi198]

Hello,

Maybe an stupid question but where place the gsx.cfg for this 777-300??

John

UPDATE!! Found it. C:\Users\USERNAME\AppData\Roaming\Virtuali\Airplanes\

[A51Rene]

Sorry for forgetting that:

C:\Users\<Your Name>\AppData\Roaming\Virtuali\Airplanes\PMDG 777-300ER\gsx.cfg

This path is also mentioned in the GSX manual (page 27, aircraft configuration). There is some great info in there, gotta love manuals

[atlanticflyer]

Hello all,

 I spent some time working on this, this morning.

[aircraft]
nosegear = 25.87
refueling = 0

[exit1]
pos = -2.63 25.52 0.88 13.00
code = (L:7X7XCabinDoor1L,number)
name = L Entry 1

[exit2]
pos = -1.30 15.49 2.07 0.00
code = (L:7X7XCabinDoor2L,number)
name = L Entry 2

[exit3]
remove = 1

[exit4]
pos = -2.64 -26.08 1.05 -8.00
code = (L:7X7XCabinDoor5L,number)
name = L Entry 5

[service1]
pos = 3.03 14.97 1.08 0.00
code = (L:7X7XCabinDoor2R,number)
name = R Entry 2

[service2]
pos = 2.54 -26.41 1.07 8.00
code = (L:7X7XCabinDoor5R,number)
name = R Entry 5

[cargo1]
pos = 1.50 20.22 -0.90 0.00
code = (L:7X7XforwardcargoDoor,number)
name = FWD Cargo
uldcode = AKE

[cargo2]
pos = 1.50 -18.78 -0.94 0.00
code = (L:7X7XaftcargoDoor,number)
name = AFT Cargo
uldcode = AKE


Many of the variables were based of the ones provided by hendopow with a few adjustments here and there. I also added the variables for the doors so it will with the FMC door assignments. All you have to do is copy and past the lines above into gsx.cfg for the 777-300ER and your good to go.

Enjoy!

[perryfincher]

I do not have the airplane folder in Virtuali or config file.
What do I need to do?

[A51Rene]

You can create a folder called 'PMDG 777-300ER' and copy the file to that folder

[DonOscar]

Hello all,

 I spent some time working on this, this morning.

[aircraft]
nosegear = 25.87
refueling = 0

[exit1]
pos = -2.63 25.52 0.88 13.00
code = (L:7X7XCabinDoor1L,number)
name = L Entry 1

[exit2]
pos = -1.30 15.49 2.07 0.00
code = (L:7X7XCabinDoor2L,number)
name = L Entry 2

[exit3]
remove = 1

[exit4]
pos = -2.64 -26.08 1.05 -8.00
code = (L:7X7XCabinDoor5L,number)
name = L Entry 5

[service1]
pos = 3.03 14.97 1.08 0.00
code = (L:7X7XCabinDoor2R,number)
name = R Entry 2

[service2]
pos = 2.54 -26.41 1.07 8.00
code = (L:7X7XCabinDoor5R,number)
name = R Entry 5

[cargo1]
pos = 1.50 20.22 -0.90 0.00
code = (L:7X7XforwardcargoDoor,number)
name = FWD Cargo
uldcode = AKE

[cargo2]
pos = 1.50 -18.78 -0.94 0.00
code = (L:7X7XaftcargoDoor,number)
name = AFT Cargo
uldcode = AKE


Many of the variables were based of the ones provided by hendopow with a few adjustments here and there. I also added the variables for the doors so it will with the FMC door assignments. All you have to do is copy and past the lines above into gsx.cfg for the 777-300ER and your good to go.

Enjoy!

thanks a million

it works fine, in my case the gsx.cfg file is situated in : C:\Users\<Your Name>\AppData\Roaming\Virtuali\Airplanes\PMDG 777-300ER, just overwrite the one existing already and it should go smoothly

[streichholz]

Just a quick question. Is it possible to add a bulk bag loader with the two other loader?

[virtuali]

Just a quick question. Is it possible to add a bulk bag loader with the two other loader?

This has been discussed and answered many times already: GSX supports only 2 cargo loaders in total. Can't see if it will possible to support more in the future, perhaps with the Cargo expansion we'll release in the following months.