IFD panel.xml Tag Documentation

<AirframeType>

Defines the airframe type for flight path calculations and other predictive functions.

Properties

Scope	Optional	Default
Global	Yes	fixed-wing

Content

Possible values:

• fixed-wing
• helicopter
• high-speed
• canard

<Audio>

Defines the audio configuration for this instrument. Any entries not present will have no audio output.

Properties

Scope	Optional	Default
Global	Yes	undefined

Content

<AirspaceAhead>, <Altitude1000>, <Altitude500>, <Altitude400>, <Altitude300>, <Altitude200>, <Altitude100>, <CautionTerrain>, <DontSink>, <FinalApproach>, <MissedApproach>, <PullUpPullUp>, <SinkRate>, <TerrainAhead>, <TerrainPullUp>, <TerrainTerrain>, <TooLowTerrain>, <TopOfDescent>, <Waypoint>.

<AirspaceAhead>

Defines the WWise event to use for the "airspace ahead" callout. No callout will be made if not defined. The sim attachment provides a sound with the name ifd_airspace_ahead that can be used here.

Properties

Scope	Optional	Default
<Audio>	Yes	undefined

<Altitude1000>

Defines the WWise event to use for the 1000 foot altitude callout. No callout will be made if not defined.

Properties

Scope	Optional	Default
<Audio>	Yes	undefined

Content

WWise event name.

<Altitude500>

Defines the WWise event to use for the 500 foot altitude callout. No callout will be made if not defined. The sim attachment provides a sound with the name ifd_500 that can be used here.

Properties

Scope	Optional	Default
<Audio>	Yes	undefined

Content

WWise event name.

<Altitude400>

Defines the WWise event to use for the 400 foot altitude callout. No callout will be made if not defined.

Properties

Scope	Optional	Default
<Audio>	Yes	undefined

Content

WWise event name.

<Altitude300>

Defines the WWise event to use for the 300 foot altitude callout. No callout will be made if not defined.

Properties

Scope	Optional	Default
<Audio>	Yes	undefined

Content

WWise event name.

<Altitude200>

Defines the WWise event to use for the 200 foot altitude callout. No callout will be made if not defined. The sim attachment provides a sound with the name ifd_200 that can be used here.

Properties

Scope	Optional	Default
<Audio>	Yes	undefined

Content

WWise event name.

<Altitude100>

Defines the WWise event to use for the 100 foot altitude callout. No callout will be made if not defined. The sim attachment provides a sound with the name ifd_100 that can be used here.

Properties

Scope	Optional	Default
<Audio>	Yes	undefined

Content

WWise event name.

<CautionTerrain>

FLTA terrain caution primary callout WWise event "Caution Terrain", or undefined to disable. If both <CautionTerrain> and <TerrainAhead> are defined the setup tab will provide an option to select which is used. The sim attachment provides a sound with the name ifd_caution_terrain that can be used here.

Properties

Scope	Optional	Default
<Audio>	Yes	undefined

Content

WWise event name.

<DontSink>

TAWS NCR descent after takeoff wwise event "Don't Sink", or undefined to disable. The sim attachment provides a sound with the name ifd_dont_sink that can be used here.

Properties

Scope	Optional	Default
<Audio>	Yes	undefined

Content

WWise event name.

<FinalApproach>

Defines the WWise event to use for the "final approach" waypoint sequencing callout. No callout will be made if not defined. All of <FinalApproach>, <MissedApproach>, <Waypoint> must be defined together to enable waypoint callouts.

Properties

Scope	Optional	Default
<Audio>	Yes	undefined

Content

WWise event name.

<MissedApproach>

Defines the WWise event to use for the "missed approach" waypoint sequencing callout. No callout will be made if not defined. All of <FinalApproach>, <MissedApproach>, <Waypoint> must be defined together to enable waypoint callouts.

Properties

Scope	Optional	Default
<Audio>	Yes	undefined

Content

WWise event name.

<PullUpPullUp>

TAWS EDR excessive descent rate warning wwise event "Pull Up, Pull Up", or undefined to disable. The sim attachment provides a sound with the name ifd_pull_up_pull_up that can be used here.

Properties

Scope	Optional	Default
<Audio>	Yes	undefined

Content

WWise event name.

<SinkRate>

TAWS EDR excessive descent rate caution wwise event "Sink Rate", or undefined to disable. The sim attachment provides a sound with the name ifd_sink_rate that can be used here.

Properties

Scope	Optional	Default
<Audio>	Yes	undefined

Content

WWise event name.

<TerrainAhead>

FLTA terrain caution alternate callout wwise event "Terrain Ahead", or undefined to disable. If both <CautionTerrain> and <TerrainAhead> are defined the setup tab will provide an option to select which is used. The sim attachment provides a sound with the name ifd_terrain_ahead that can be used here.

Properties

Scope	Optional	Default
<Audio>	Yes	undefined

Content

WWise event name.

<TerrainPullUp>

FLTA terrain warning primary callout wwise event "Terrain, Pull Up", or undefined to disable. If both <TerrainPullUp> and <TerrainTerrain> are defined the setup tab will provide an option to select which is used. The sim attachment provides a sound with the name ifd_terrain_ahead_pull_up that can be used here.

Properties

Scope	Optional	Default
<Audio>	Yes	undefined

Content

WWise event name.

<TerrainTerrain>

FLTA terrain warning alternate callout wwise event "Terrain, Terrain", or undefined to disable. If both <TerrainPullUp> and <TerrainTerrain> are defined the setup tab will provide an option to select which is used. The sim attachment provides a sound with the name ifd_terrain_ahead_terrain_ahead that can be used here.

Properties

Scope	Optional	Default
<Audio>	Yes	undefined

Content

WWise event name.

<TooLowTerrain>

TAWS PDA premature descent into terrain caution wwise event "Too Low, Terrain*, or undefined to disable. The sim attachment provides a sound with the name ifd_too_low_terrain that can be used here.

Properties

Scope	Optional	Default
<Audio>	Yes	undefined

Content

WWise event name.

<TopOfDescent>

Defines the WWise event to use for the top of descent chime. No chime will be made if not defined. The sim attachment provides a sound with the name ifd_tod_chime that can be used here.

Properties

Scope	Optional	Default
<Audio>	Yes	undefined

Content

WWise event name.

<Waypoint>

Defines the WWise event to use for the "waypoint" sequencing callout. No callout will be made if not defined. All of <FinalApproach>, <MissedApproach>, <Waypoint> must be defined together to enable waypoint callouts.

Properties

Scope	Optional	Default
<Audio>	Yes	undefined

Content

WWise event name.

<Autopilot>

See the autopilot options

<ComIndex>

Defines the COM radio to use for the internal VHF COM radio in the IFD, or the remote tuning function if RemoteTuningEnabled is true.

Properties

Scope	Optional	Default
Global	No	1

Content

Possible values: 1 - 3

<DefaultDatablockPreset>

Sets the default datablock configuration used when the user has not configured the datablock settings explicitly.

Properties

Scope	Optional	Default
Global	Yes	factorysettings

Content

Possible values:

• factorysettings
• leftsidefactory
• leftsidetraffic
• leftsidetransponder

<DefaultPageName>

Sets the default page to be displayed when the IFD starts up. Defaults to the SVS page for IFD550 and FMS page for IFD540.

Properties

Scope	Optional	Default
Global	Yes	*

Content

Possible values:

• SVS (IFD550 only)
• FMS
• MAP
• AUX

<Dimming>

Defines the display and bezel brightness/dimming configuration.

Properties

Scope	Optional	Default
Global	Yes	*

Content

<DimmingPotentiometerIndex>, <Bezel>, <Display>.

<DimmingPotentiometerIndex>

Defines the MSFS potentiometer index to use for the "dimming bus" input.

Properties

Scope	Optional	Default
<Dimming>	Yes	1

Content

MSFS potentiometer index (numeric).

<Bezel>

Defines the bezel key illumination settings.

Properties

Scope	Optional	Default
<Dimming>	Yes	*

Content

<PhotoResponseTime>, <PhotoSlope>, <PhotoMinimum>, <PhotoMaximum>, <BusTransition>, <BusSlope>, <BusMinimum>, <BusMaximum>, <BusCurve>.

<Display>

Defines the display illumination settings.

Properties

Scope	Optional	Default
<Dimming>	Yes	*

Content

<PhotoResponseTime>, <PhotoSlope>, <PhotoMinimum>, <PhotoMaximum>, <BusTransition>, <BusSlope>, <BusMinimum>, <BusMaximum>, <BusCurve>.

<PhotoResponseTime>

Defines the speed at which the brightness changes when the photocell is the source.

Properties

Scope	Optional	Default
<Bezel> or <Display>	Yes	3

Content

Numeric value in the range 1-5.

<PhotoSlope>

Defines the sensitivity to changes in input when the photocell is the source.

Properties

Scope	Optional	Default
<Bezel> or <Display>	Yes	80

Content

Numeric value in the range 15-100.

<PhotoMinimum>

Defines the minimum brightness when the photocell is the source.

Properties

Scope	Optional	Default
<Bezel> or <Display>	Yes	1

Content

Numeric value in the range 1-50.

<PhotoMaximum>

Defines the maximum brightness when the photocell is the source.

Properties

Scope	Optional	Default
<Bezel> or <Display>	Yes	100

Content

Numeric value in the range in the range 50-100.

<BusTransition>

Defines the threshold where the dimming input (potentiometer) takes over from the photocell. Below the threshold the potentiometer controls the lighting.

Properties

Scope	Optional	Default
<Bezel> or <Display>	Yes	0

Content

Numeric value in the range 0-100.

<BusSlope>

Defines the sensitivity to changes in input when the dimming input (potentiometer) is the source.

Properties

Scope	Optional	Default
<Bezel> or <Display>	Yes	60

Content

Numeric value in the range 15-100.

<BusMinimum>

Defines the minmum brightness when the dimming input (potentiometer) is the source.

Properties

Scope	Optional	Default
<Bezel> or <Display>	Yes	1

Content

Numeric value in the range 1-50.

<BusMaximum>

Defines the maximum brightness when the dimming input (potentiometer) is the source.

Properties

Scope	Optional	Default
<Bezel> or <Display>	Yes	100

Content

Numeric value in the range 50-100.

<BusCurve>

Defines the curve to map brightness input to output.

Properties

Scope	Optional	Default
<Bezel> or <Display>	Yes	proportional

Content

• proportional
• avicurve (refer to IFD Installation Manual)

<EnableApproachPrompt>

Enables the "Enable A/P APR" prompt when the autopilot APR mode should be activated for certain autopilots like KAP140 of KFC225.

Properties

Scope	Optional	Default
Global	Yes	false

Content

Possible values:

• true
• false

<EnableAutoSlew>

Enables auto-slewing the CDI course to the IFD desired track in GPS mode. Defaults to disabled.

Properties

Scope	Optional	Default
Global	Yes	false

Content

Possible values:

• true
• false

<EnableFlta>

Enables the forward-looking terrain awareness function (F500).

Properties

Scope	Optional	Default
Global	Yes	true

Content

Possible values:

• true
• false

<EnableRfLegs>

Enables procedures containing RF legs, but not RNP AR procedures which are not certified on the IFD at all.

Properties

Scope	Optional	Default
Global	Yes	false

Content

Possible values:

• true
• false

<EnableSbas>

Enables the SBAS antenna to receive differential GPS from SBAS satellites, and LP or LPV glidepath suppport.

Properties

Scope	Optional	Default
Global	Yes	true

Content

Possible values:

• true
• false

<EnableSetCourseAlert>

Enables the IFD to receive the CRS/OBS value from the CDI display/gauge and show SET COURSE xxx messages when it doesn't match the desired track for the current leg.

Properties

Scope	Optional	Default
Global	Yes	true

Content

Possible values:

• true
• false

<EnableTaws>

Enables the terrain awareness warning system.

Properties

Scope	Optional	Default
Global	Yes	true

Content

Possible values:

• true
• false

<ExternalAirDataSystem>

Configures air data input from an "external" air data computer. The IFD does not contain any air data computer internally, and does not have barometric altitude, speed, or temperature data by default.

Properties

Scope	Optional	Default
Global	Yes	undefined

Content

<AltimeterIndex>, <AirspeedIndex>, <Electric>.

<AltimeterIndex>

Configures the MSFS altimeter to use for the barometric altitude and temperature air data inputs. By default barometric altitude data is disabled (and enroute VNAV is consequently disabled even if configured).

Properties

Scope	Optional	Default
<ExternalAirDataSystem>	Yes	undefined

Content

Positive numeric value.

<AirspeedIndex>

Configures the MSFS airspeed indicator to use for the airspeed inputs. By default airspeed data is disabled.

Properties

Scope	Optional	Default
<ExternalAirDataSystem>	Yes	undefined

Content

Positive numeric value.

<Electric>

Configures the electrical supply for the air data or heading computer. If not defined the computer will be considered always powered.

Properties

Scope	Optional	Default
<ExternalAirDataSystem>	Yes	undefined

Content

A XML logic element.

<ExternalFuelFlowSystem>

Configures fuel flow input from an "external" system. The IFD does not have fuel data by default. If not configured, the fuel management functionality of the IFD will be disabled.

Properties

Scope	Optional	Default
Global	Yes	undefined

Content

<HasTotalizer>, <Sensors>

<HasTotalizer>

Defines whether the aircraft is equipped with a fuel quantity totalizer providing total remaining fuel quantity data.

Properties

Scope	Optional	Default
<ExternalFuelFlowSystem>	Yes	false

Content

Possible values:

• true
• false

<Sensors>

Defines the external fuel flow sensors. Required to enable the fuel management functionality of the IFD.

Properties

Scope	Optional	Default
<ExternalFuelFlowSystem>	No	undefined

Content

<Sensor>

<Sensor>

Defines a singular external fuel flow sensor. At least one is required for the fuel management functionality of the IFD to work. Supports up to two sensors.

Properties

Scope	Optional	Default
<Sensors>	No	undefined

Attributes

Name	Value	Optional (Default)	Description
index	Integer in range [1, 2]	no	The index of the sensor
engine-index	Integer in range [1, ∞)	no	The index of the engine simvar to monitor to fetch the fuel flow data

Content

None.

<ExternalHeadingSystem>

Configures heading input from an "external" system. The IFD does not contain any heading computation internally, and does not have heading data by default. If not configured GNSS track will be used for map orientation and SVS view instead.

Properties

Scope	Optional	Default
Global	Yes	undefined

Content

<Electric>.

<ExternalTrafficSystem>

Configures traffic input from an "external" system. The IFD does not contain any traffic detection internally. If not configured no traffic will be shown on the map and no advisories will be issued.

Properties

Scope	Optional	Default
Global	Yes	undefined

Content

<Type>, <Electric>.

<Type>

The traffic system type. Either TAS or TIS-A are supported. ADS-B IN is optional.

Properties

Scope	Optional	Default
<ExternalTrafficSystem>	No	undefined

Attributes

Name	Value	Optional (Default)	Description
ads-b	true or false	yes (false)	Whether ADS-B IN is supported.

Content

Possible values:

• TAS
• TIS

<FlightPathCalculator>

Defines a specific configuration for the flight path calculator that turns the flight plan into a geometric path. By default, the <AirframeType> gives appropriate parameters for each type.

Properties

Scope	Optional	Default
Global	Yes	Depending on <AirframeType>

Content

<DefaultClimbRate>, <DefaultSpeed>, <BankAngle>, <AnticipatedSpeedAbove10k>, <AnticipatedSpeedBelow10k>, <AnticipatedApproachSpeed>.

<DefaultClimbRate>

The default climb rate if the plane is not yet at flying speed.

Properties

Scope	Optional	Default
<FlightPathCalculator>	Yes	Depending on <AirframeType>

Content

Positive numeric value in feet per minute.

<DefaultSpeed>

The default airplane speed. This speed is used if the airplane speed mode is Default or if the airplane speed calculated through other means is slower than this speed. It is also used as the airplane's true airspeed if the true airspeed obtained through other means is slower than this speed.

Properties

Scope	Optional	Default
<FlightPathCalculator>	Yes	Depending on <AirframeType>

Content

Positive numeric value in knots.

<BankAngle>

The bank angle with which to calculate turns.

Properties

Scope	Optional	Default
<FlightPathCalculator>	Yes	Depending on <AirframeType>

Content

Positive numeric value in degrees.

<AnticipatedSpeedAbove10k>

The speed used for anticipating turns when above 10000 feet.

Properties

Scope	Optional	Default
<FlightPathCalculator>	Yes	Depending on <AirframeType>

Content

Positive numeric value in knots.

<AnticipatedSpeedBelow10k>

The speed used for anticipating turns when below 10000 feet.

Properties

Scope	Optional	Default
<FlightPathCalculator>	Yes	Depending on <AirframeType>

Content

Positive numeric value in knots.

<AnticipatedApproachSpeed>

The speed used for anticipating the final approach turns.

Properties

Scope	Optional	Default
<FlightPathCalculator>	Yes	Depending on <AirframeType>

Content

Positive numeric value in knots.

<HeadingSelectEnabled>

Enables heading select input to the IFD to show heading bugs on maps and SVS. Defaults to disabled.

Properties

Scope	Optional	Default
Global	Yes	false

Content

Possible values:

• true
• false

<IsFMSPrimary>

This should be set to true on exactly one IFD.

Properties

Scope	Optional	Default
Global	Yes	false

Content

Possible values:

• true
• false

<LnavIndex>

Defines the LNAV index to use for this instrument.

Properties

Scope	Optional	Default
Global	Yes	0

Content

Positive semidefinite numeric value.

<NavIndex>

Defines the nav radio to use for the VLOC functions. When not defined VLOC is disabled.

Properties

Scope	Optional	Default
Global	Yes	undefined

Content

Possible values: 1 - 4

<RemoteTuningEnabled>

Enables remote tuning control in the IFD, controlling the COM radios in another IFD. Defaults to false. When enabled, the ComIndex should be set equal to the IFD to be remotely controlled.

Properties

Scope	Optional	Default
Global	Yes	false

Content

Possible values:

• true
• false

<Transponder>

Enables transponder control in the IFD. Defaults to no transponder control.

Properties

Scope	Optional	Default
Global	Yes	false

Content

Possible values:

• true
• false

<VerticalNavigation>

Enables enroute vertical navigation. Defaults to disabled. An <ExternalAirDataSystem> must be configured with an altimeter index as well to enable enroute VNAV.

Properties

Scope	Optional	Default
Global	Yes	false

Content

Possible values:

• true
• false

<VnavIndex>

Defines the VNAV index to use for this instrument.

Properties

Scope	Optional	Default
Global	Yes	0

Content

Positive semidefinite numeric value.

<WxRadar>

Enables a weather radar input to the IFD. Defaults to disabled.

Properties

Scope	Optional	Default
Global	Yes	false

Content

Possible values:

• true
• false