Download the
2.9
MB zip file to a folder called Addons on
your C: drive, if you wish to match-up perfectly with this walkthrough:This topic demonstrates how to add a sound addon to Flight Simulator X using Addit! Pro For Flight Simulator X by working step-by-step through the installation of an actual, downloadable sound addon. This walkthrough shows you how to install a sound to a folder of your choice, configure installation options, review reports, assign the sound to an aircraft and verify the results.
Our sound addon is called Boeing Stearman PT-17 soundset by Aaron R. Swindle of Skysong Soundworks.
Download the
2.9
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 "Boeing Stearman PT-17 soundset".
or
ByteForge.com: ftp://ftp.byteforge.com/addons/str_snz.zip
The first step is very easy, begin by opening Addit! Pro. Pull down the File menu as shown below then select Install an Addon:
When the Addon Installation Wizard window appears, press Select Addon Files:
When the Select Addon Files window appears, locate str_snz.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:
Back on the Addon Installation Wizard window, all colored status indicators are either green or yellow so you could press Finish at this point and install the addon using the default configuration. Instead, we will tweak the configuration to demonstrate how you can customize the installation process. Press Configure Sound:
On the Configure Sound window look for the section "Install the sound files to". Pick "An existing or new sound folder" then press Next:
On the Configure Sound window, position to the Set Installation Folder step by clicking Next or Previous. Press Change Folder:
We will store our sound in its own custom folder, one we will create. On the Select/Create Sound Folder window, enter "Boeing Stearman PT-17 Sound" in the folder box near the bottom as shown below, then press ENTER. This directs Addit! Pro to store the sound files in this folder. Press Select to continue:
Back on the Configure Sound window, notice all the Target Folders of the sound items have changed to reflect the choice you made in the last step. Press Next to continue:
Back on the Addon Installation Wizard window, we will skip past the Configure Other step. The step indicators are yellow, so the default values should work just fine. Press Installation Options:
On the Set Installation Options window, enter an addon name. The Quick Picks button provides a handy list of possible names. Optionally, identify the authors and provide a description as shown below. Press OK:
Back on the Addon Installation Wizard window, press Installation Summary and review the choices:
Tip: maximize this window to see as much information as possible. Everything looks to be in order. Press OK:
On the Addon Installation Wizard window, press Finish to complete the installation:
According to the Installation Results report, all files were correctly installed:
Use Addit! Pro's Edit Aircraft window to assign the sound to the Cessna 172SP. First, press the Edit Aircraft button on Addit! Pro's button bar. When the Edit Aircraft window appears, position to the Cessna Skylane 172SP. Right click and pick "Change Sound...":
When the Select Sound window appears, locate the "Boeing 747-400 Deluxe sound version 7" as shown below and highlight it. Press Select to choose this sound:
Finally, start Flight Simulator X and select the Cessna 172 aircraft and enjoy flying with your new sound package!