How to Install a Panel Addon
Simple Walkthrough

This topic demonstrates how to add a panel addon to Flight Simulator X using Addit! Pro For Flight Simulator X by working step-by-step through the installation of an actual, downloadable panel addon. This short walkthrough shows you how to install a panel in a few simple steps.

Prerequisites

Our panel addon is called FSX Boeing 747-400 Deluxe Panel by John J. Schumacher of Schu Engineering.

Download the 2.4 MB zip file to a folder called Addons on your C: drive, if you wish to match-up perfectly with this walkthrough:

Download from:
Flightsim.com: http://www.flightsim.com/ - requires login - search for "FSX Boeing 747-400 Deluxe Panel".
or
ByteForge.com: ftp://ftp.byteforge.com/addons/747-dlx7.zip

Step 1: Start Addit! Pro

The first step is very easy, begin by opening Addit! Pro. Pull down the File menu as shown below then select Install an Addon:

Step 2: Open the Addon Installation Wizard

When the Addon Installation Wizard window appears, press Select Addon Files:

Step 3: Select Addon Files

When the Select Addon Files window appears, locate 747-dlx7.zip. That is the file you downloaded above. Select only this zip file. Make sure all of the files inside the zip file are selected in the Zip File list, as shown below. Press OK:

Step 4: Install the Addon

Back on the Addon Installation Wizard window, all colored indicators are either green or yellow so it is safe to press Finish at this point. Doing so will install the addon using the default configuration. Press Finish to complete the installation:

Step 5: Assign the Panel to an Aircraft

Use Addit! Pro's Edit Aircraft window to assign the panel to the Boeing 747-400. First, press the Edit Aircraft button on Addit! Pro's button bar. When the Edit Aircraft window appears, position to the Boeing 747-400. Right click and pick "Change Panel...":

When the Select Panel window appears, locate the "Boeing 747-400 Deluxe panel version 7" as shown below and highlight it. Press Select to choose this panel:

Step 6: Take Her for a Spin!

Finally, start Flight Simulator X and select the Boeing 747-400 aircraft and enjoy flying with your new panel!

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