The Panels SDK includes everything you need to know to create, modify, and install fully functioning panels in Flight Simulator 98. You'll find the files that you need, complete with examples of existing files. You'll find source code that you can just cut and paste. You'll also find a programming reference that covers the structures and elements used in creating a panel.
If you want to create a gauge from scratch, take a look at the topics included in the Defining Panels and Defining Gauges sections. If you want to modify a gauge or understand the "ins and outs" of how a specific drawing element interacts with the Panel system, see the Drawing Elements section. For reference information, see the Programming Reference section, as well as the topics included in the rest of the SDK that focus on specific functions and how they interact with the Panel system.
Important: The information included in the Panels SDK is intended as a reference for programmers. It assumes familiarity with C programming language and game development. The information is not supported by Microsoft Product Support.
In Flight Simulator 98, all aircraft-specific files are located in the Aircraft folder, also called the container system. The aircraft folder includes a folder for each aircraft available in Flight Simulator 98. In turn, each individual aircraft folder includes the following folders and files:
The Panels SDK covers the Panel folder and the Aircraft configuration file, which are essential to creating a panel.