Gauge: dsd_view_skip.gau

This gauge will allow the user to prevent either the 2D Panel or the VC from being visited as views are scrolled.  There are two separate gauge elements, one for each view to be skipped.  It is not suggested that both gauge elements be used on the same panel - results will be unpredictable.

Gauge syntax:
gauge35=dsd_view_skip!no_2d,  0,0,5,5
or
gauge35=dsd_view_skip!no_vc,  0,0,5,5

Both gauge elements are RGB(0,0,0), so they will not be visible on either the 2D panel or the VC.  They may be placed anywhere.

As dsd_view_skip.gau used XML code, it will not work in versions of FS previous to FS9.  Its functionality in FSX is yet to be determined.

Please note that it is not my intent that this gauge be used by aircraft or panel designers to prevent users from experiencing views that they, the designers, find distasteful or unrealistic.  This gauge is designed for end users who may wish to tailor their own FS configuration in such a way as to get the most enjoyment from it.  This gauge is therefore NOT approved for distribution with any panel or aircraft package without my express consent.

Douglas S. Dawson
douglassdawson@netscape.net
Toronto, Canada
September 22, 2006