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NZ255

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Specify loader types by aircraft
« on: December 06, 2016, 07:23:24 am »
Hi Umberto,

Is it possible to add the ability to specify what loader types should be used for per aircraft, or even per door.
I know the parking spot can be edited to force one type or the other, but for example on a gate that services A320's and 737's the A320 needs the cargo loader and the 737 needs the belt loader.

Currently with the Aerosoft A320 (not sure about other models), and the parking spot using 'Any' cargo types, the front cargo door is serviced by a belt loader and the rear by a cargo loader. Ideally both would be serviced by the cargo loader. I think I read it is currently based on height? If so what is the cut off?

Thanks,

Nick

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Re: Specify loader types by aircraft
« Reply #1 on: December 06, 2016, 12:58:59 pm »
Is it possible to add the ability to specify what loader types should be used for per aircraft, or even per door.

This feature has been there since years, in the GSX airplane configuration editor. Click on a Cargo door, and use the "ULD Code" option.

- If it's set to "Auto", it will choose either an ULD loader or a Belt loader, depending on the door's height

- If it's set to "Belt", it will always use a Belt loader (provided, of course, it can reach the door)

- If it's set to an ULD code, it will always use an ULD loader, with the kind of pallet/ULD specified there.

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Re: Specify loader types by aircraft
« Reply #2 on: December 06, 2016, 11:32:38 pm »
Oh I didn't realise that. Thanks!