# sim.cfg Examples<no value>
This section contains examples of the contents of the [`sim.cfg`](../sim.cfg/) file for various different SimObjects.

 

 

### Boat - General Example

The lines below come from the definition of any basic boat SimObject:

``` xml
[fltsim.0]
title = Yacht01
model = ""
texture = ""
 
[General]
category = Boat
 
[contact_points]
static_pitch = 0.0
static_cg_height = 0.0
 
[DesignSpecs]
max_speed_mph = 50     
acceleration_constants = 0.5, 0.4
deceleration_constants = 2.0, 0.5
SternPosition = 0
Length = 84
Width = 21
shipCategory = OFFSHORE
shipFlag = ANY
 
[Effects]
wake = fx_wake_s
```

 

For information regarding how to set up boat SimObjects, please see here:

-   [Boats](../../modular-simobjects/simobjects/boats/)

 

 

### Boat - Whale Example

The lines below come from the definition of a "whale" object, which - although technically a "living thing" - is considered as a boat SimObject since it goes in the water:

``` xml
[fltsim.0]
title = OrcaWhale
model = ""
texture = ""
[General]
category = Boat
[contact_points]
static_pitch = 0.0
static_cg_height = 0.0
 
[DesignSpecs]
max_speed_mph = 30     
acceleration_constants = 0.5, 0.4
deceleration_constants = 2.0, 0.5
SternPosition = 10
Length = 84
Width = 21
shipCategory = OFFSHORE
shipFlag = ANY
 
[Effects]
wake = fx_wake_ss
```

 

 

### Flying Animal - Seagull Example

The lines below come from the definition of a "FlyingAnimal" sim object:

``` xml
[Version]
Major=1
Minor=0
 
[fltsim.0]
title=Seagull
model=Seagull
texture=Seagull
animation=
 
[General]
category=FlyingAnimal
DistanceToNotAnimate=500
 
[contact_points]
wheel_radius=1
static_pitch=0.0
static_cg_height=0
 
[DesignSpecs]
max_speed_mph = 15     
acceleration_constants = 1, 5
deceleration_constants = 1, 5
 
[WAYPOINT]
CanReverse = 0
```

 

 

### Ground Animal - Bears Example

The lines below come from the definition of a "Animal" object with two different skins:

``` xml
[Version]
Major=1
Minor=0
 
[fltsim.0]
title=BlackBear
model=BlackBear
texture=BlackBear
animation=
 
[fltsim.1]
title=GrizzlyBear
model=GrizzlyBear
texture=GrizzlyBear
 
[fltsim.2]
title=PolarBear
model=PolarBear
texture=PolarBear
 
[fltsim.3]
title=SyrianBear
model=SyrianBear
texture=SyrianBear
 
[General]
category=Animal
DistanceToNotAnimate=1500
 
[contact_points]
wheel_radius=1
static_pitch=0.0
static_cg_height=0
 
[DesignSpecs]
max_speed_mph = 15     
acceleration_constants = 0.3, 0.4
deceleration_constants = 0.2, 0.4
 
[WAYPOINT]
CanReverse = 0
```

 

 

### Human - Ground Staff Example

The lines below come from the definition of a "Human" object that will be used as a marshaller, with 8 different models being used, two different animations and a single base texture:

``` xml
[Version]
Major=1
Minor=0
 
[fltsim.0]
title=Marshaller_Male_Summer_African
model=Marshaller_Male_Summer_African
texture=
animation=Marshaller_Male
 
[fltsim.1]
title=Marshaller_Male_Summer_Arab
model=Marshaller_Male_Summer_Arab
texture=
animation=Marshaller_Male
 
[fltsim.2]
title=Marshaller_Male_Summer_Asian
model=Marshaller_Male_Summer_Asian
texture=
animation=Marshaller_Male
 
[fltsim.3]
title=Marshaller_Male_Summer_Caucasian
model=Marshaller_Male_Summer_Caucasian
texture=
animation=Marshaller_Male
 
[fltsim.4]
title=Marshaller_Female_Summer_African
model=Marshaller_Female_Summer_African
texture=
animation=Marshaller_Female
 
[fltsim.5]
title=Marshaller_Female_Summer_Arab
model=Marshaller_Female_Summer_Arab
texture=
animation=Marshaller_Female
 
[fltsim.6]
title=Marshaller_Female_Summer_Asian
model=Marshaller_Female_Summer_Asian
texture=
animation=Marshaller_Female
 
[fltsim.7]
title=Marshaller_Female_Summer_Caucasian
model=Marshaller_Female_Summer_Caucasian
texture=
animation=Marshaller_Female
 
[General]
category=Human
[contact_points]
wheel_radius=1
static_pitch=0.0
static_cg_height=0
 
[DesignSpecs]
max_speed_mph = 15     
acceleration_constants = 0.3, 0.4
deceleration_constants = 0.2, 0.4
```

 

 

### Human - Pilot Example

The lines below come from the definition of a "AircraftPilot" object:

``` xml
[Version]
Major=1
Minor=0
 
[fltsim.0]
title=Pilot_Male_Casual
model=Pilot_Male_Casual
texture=
 
[fltsim.1]
title=Pilot_Female_Casual
model=Pilot_Female_Casual
texture=
 
[fltsim.2]
title=Pilot_Male_Uniform
model=Pilot_Male_Uniform
texture=
 
[General]
category=AircraftPilot
DistanceToNotAnimate=500
 
[Pilot.0]
name=TT:MENU.MISC_PILOT_AVATAR_001
image=images\Male_Casual_Caucasian.png
biography=$$:Nothing for now
copilot=1
instructor=0
 
[Pilot.1]
name=TT:MENU.MISC_PILOT_AVATAR_002
image=images\Female_Casual_Caucasian.png
biography=$$:Nothing for now
copilot=1
instructor=0
female=1
 
[Pilot.2]
name=TT:MENU.MISC_PILOT_AVATAR_003
image=images\Male_Uniform_Caucasian.png
biography=$$:Nothing for now
copilot=1
instructor=0
female=0
 
[contact_points]
wheel_radius=1
static_pitch=0.0
static_cg_height=0
 
[DesignSpecs]
max_speed_mph = 15     
acceleration_constants = 0.3, 0.4
deceleration_constants = 0.2, 0.4
```

 

 

### Scenery Sim Object - Windmill Example

The lines below come from the definition of a "windmill" scenery static object:

``` xml
[Version]
Major=1.0
Minor=0.0
 
[fltsim.0]
title=my_company_Windmill
model=""
texture=""
 
[General]
category=StaticObject
DistanceToNotAnimate=7500
```

 

 

### Scenery Sim Object - Marshaller Stick Example

The lines below come from the definition of a "marshaller stick" static object:

``` xml
[Version]
Major=1.0
Minor=0.0
 
[fltsim.0]
title=my_company_Marshaller_Stick
model=""
texture=""
 
[General]
category=StaticObject
```

 

 

### Scenery Sim Object - Flag Example

The lines below come from the definition of a "flag" scenery static object that has two variations:

``` xml
[Version]
Major=1.0
Minor=0.0
 
[fltsim.0]
title=my_company_Flag
model=""
texture=""
 
[fltsim.1]
title=my_company_Flag_White
model="White"
texture="White"
 
[General]
category=StaticObject
DistanceToNotAnimate=7500
```

 

 

### Baggage Cart Example

The lines below come from the definition of a BaggageCart:

``` xml
[Version]
Major=1
Minor=0
 
[fltsim.0]
title=ASO_Baggage_Cart01
model=""
texture=""
animation=""
 
[General]
category=GroundVehicle
[contact_points]
wheel_radius=3.18
static_pitch=0.0                ;degrees, pitch when at rest on the ground (+=Up, -=Dn)
static_cg_height=0              ;feet, altitude of CG when at rest on the ground
 
[DesignSpecs]
max_speed_mph = 115     
acceleration_constants = 0.3, 0.4     ;Time constant (effects responsiveness), and max G acceleration
deceleration_constants = 0.2, 0.4     ;Time constant (effects responsiveness), and max G acceleration
 
[WagonLink]
frontLinkLength = 0.62             ; meters, positive length of the link between wagons at the front of the vehicle
frontLinkStartPosition = 1.173     ; meters, signed position along the "forward" axis of the start of the front link
backLinkLength = 0                 ; meters, positive length of the link between wagons at the back of the vehicle
backLinkStartPosition = -1.08     ; meters, signed position along the "forward" axis of the start of the back link
```

 

 

### Baggage Loader Example

The lines below come from the definition of a BaggageLoader:

``` xml
[Version]
Major=1
Minor=0
 
[fltsim.0]
title=Aso_Baggage_Loader_01
model=""
texture=""
 
[General]
category=GroundVehicle
 
[PILOT]
pilot_default_animation = "Driving_BaggageLoader"
pilot_attach_node = "PILOT_0"
 
[contact_points]
wheel_radius=3.18
static_pitch=0.0                ;degrees, pitch when at rest on the ground (+=Up, -=Dn)
static_cg_height=0              ;feet, altitude of CG when at rest on the ground
 
[DesignSpecs]
max_speed_mph = 25    
acceleration_constants = 0.3, 0.4     ;Time constant (effects responsiveness), and max G acceleration
deceleration_constants = 0.2, 0.4     ;Time constant (effects responsiveness), and max G acceleration
 
[WAYPOINT]
StopDistance = 0.6
FrontRadiusMeters = 2.5
 
[TAXI]
DistanceToLaneLine = 1.5
[BaggageLoader]
ramp_pivot_position_YZ = 0.656, -1.649 ;Position YZ of the "pivot" of the ramp, i.e. the point of the ramp that stays at the same position during its inclination animation
ramp_end_position_YZ = 0.542, 2.789 ;Position YZ of the end of the ramp, the part that goes inside the cargo door, when horizontal
 
[LIGHTS]
newlight.0 = HeadLight, Headlight_R, Headlight_Mesh, Headlight_Emi
newlight.1 = HeadLight, Headlight_L, Headlight_Mesh, Headlight_Emi
newlight.2 = BackLight, BackLight_R, Backlight_Mesh, Backlight_Emi
newlight.3 = BackLight, BackLight_L, Backlight_Mesh, Backlight_Emi
```

 

 

### Boarding Ramp Example

The lines below come from the definition of a BoardingRamp, set up with three different liveries:

``` xml
[Version]
Major=1
Minor=0
 
[fltsim.0]
title=ASO_Boarding_Stairs
model=""
texture=""
 
[fltsim.1]
title=ASO_Boarding_Stairs_Red
model="Red"
texture="Red"
 
[fltsim.2]
title=ASO_Boarding_Stairs_Yellow
model="Yellow"
texture="Yellow"
 
[General]
category=GroundVehicle
 
[PILOT]
pilot_default_animation = "Driving_GPU"
pilot_attach_node = "PILOT_0"
 
[contact_points]
wheel_radius=3.18
static_pitch=0.0                ;degrees, pitch when at rest on the ground (+=Up, -=Dn)
static_cg_height=0              ;feet, altitude of CG when at rest on the ground
 
[DesignSpecs]
max_speed_mph = 25     
acceleration_constants = 0.3, 0.4     ;Time constant (effects responsiveness), and max G acceleration
deceleration_constants = 0.2, 0.4     ;Time constant (effects responsiveness), and max G acceleration
turning_constants = 4.0, 90, 8.0, 30.0 ;Time constant (effects responsiveness), max deg/s acceleration, optimal (knots) turning speed, max (knots) turning speed
 
[WAYPOINT]
StopDistance = 0.6
 
[TAXI]
DistanceToLaneLine = 2.0
 
[BoardingRamp]
top_position_when_fully_extended_YZ = 5.952, 7.358 ;Position YZ on the top of the stairs (relative to CG) when fully extended
top_position_when_contracted_YZ = 3.329, 3.89 ;Position YZ on the top of the stairs (relative to CG) when stairs are contracted, but rotated for normal boarding stairs angle
 
[LIGHTS]
newlight.0 = HeadLight, Headlight_R, Headlight_Mesh, Headlight_Emi
newlight.1 = HeadLight, Headlight_L, Headlight_Mesh, Headlight_Emi
newlight.2 = BackLight, BackLight_R, Backlight_Mesh, Backlight_Emi
newlight.3 = BackLight, BackLight_L, Backlight_Mesh, Backlight_Emi
newlight.4 = GyroLight, GyroLight_O1, Gyro_Mesh, Gyrolight_O_Emi
newlight.5 = GyroLight, GyroLight_O2, Gyro_Mesh, Gyrolight_O_Emi
```

 

 

### Model Behavior Helpers Example

Several templates useful for Ground Vehicles are available in the package `fs-base-aircrafts-common`, one of the core packages of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. They can be accessed by including the following line in the `<Behaviors>` section of the `*.xml` of a vehicle:

``` xml
<Include Path="Asobo\Misc\GroundVehicles.xml"/>
```

Here is an example of use of these helpers:

``` xml
<Behaviors>
    <Include Path="Asobo\Misc\GroundVehicles.xml"/>
    <Component ID="Wheels">
        <UseTemplate Name="ASOBO_Wheel_Roll">
            <ANIM_NAME>Wheel_Rotation</ANIM_NAME>
            <WHEEL_RADIUS>0.364</WHEEL_RADIUS> 
        </UseTemplate>
        <UseTemplate Name="ASOBO_Wheel_Turn">
            <ANIM_NAME>Wheel_Orientation</ANIM_NAME>
            <ORDER_MULTIPLIER>-1</ORDER_MULTIPLIER> 
            <PERCENT_PER_SECOND>50</PERCENT_PER_SECOND> 
        </UseTemplate>
    </Component>
    <Component ID="Lights">
        <UseTemplate Name="ASOBO_GroundVehicle_HeadLights"/>
        <UseTemplate Name="ASOBO_GroundVehicle_BackLights"/>
        <UseTemplate Name="ASOBO_GroundVehicle_Gyrolights_Animated">
            <ANIM_NAME>Gyrolight</ANIM_NAME> 
            <PERCENT_PER_SECOND>100</PERCENT_PER_SECOND> 
        </UseTemplate>
    </Component>
</Behaviors>
```

 

For more information on these helper files, please see the the following page:

-   [Ground Vehicle ModelBehavior Helpers](../../models/modelbehaviors/ground-vehicle-modelbehavior-helpers/)

Or go to the page specific to each type of Ground Vehicle:

-   [BaggageCart](../../modular-simobjects/simobjects/ground-vehicles/baggagecart-definition/)
-   [BaggageLoader](../../modular-simobjects/simobjects/ground-vehicles/baggageloader-definition/)
-   [BoardingRamp](../../modular-simobjects/simobjects/ground-vehicles/boardingramp-definition/)
-   [CateringTruck](../../modular-simobjects/simobjects/ground-vehicles/cateringtruck-definition/)
-   [FuelTruck](../../modular-simobjects/simobjects/ground-vehicles/fueltruck-definition/)
-   [GroundPowerUnit](../../modular-simobjects/simobjects/ground-vehicles/groundpowerunit-definition/)
-   [Pushback](../../modular-simobjects/simobjects/ground-vehicles/pushback-definition/)
-   [AirportServices](../../../samples-tutorials/samples/sceneries/airportservices/)

 

 

### Parachute Animation

The following example file is what would typically be used as part of a [parachute sim object](../../modular-simobjects/simobjects/ground-vehicles/winch-parachute-definition/) package, used in conjunction with a Winch sim object. The XML shown below would be placed in an `animations.xml` file, and saved to the same location as the root [`sim.cfg`](../sim.cfg/) file for the parachute, and it illustrates how to animate the five "states" that parachutes have:

``` xml
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" ?>
<ModelInfo version="1.1" guid="{A5BC9F1E-7046-4874-B95F-BE6D9293BFEE}"> 
    <Animation name="Parachute_Closed" guid="850E8748-B2F9-40ed-9D22-9F263A2D5994" type="Standard"/>
    <Animation name="Parachute_Opening" guid="7349515B-32BD-4bc8-BF9E-9F56DDCDDCBB" type="Standard"/>
    <Animation name="Parachute_Opened" guid="B83E1D15-6114-4264-9EF6-2F6C1762D31C" type="Standard"/>
    <Animation name="Parachute_Landing" guid="83A265D5-B4DD-4b39-AC59-D2E995C4E7F2" type="Standard"/>
    <Animation name="Parachute_Landed" guid="A35C7D73-8ADA-413e-B254-72E291E750E8" type="Standard"/>
    <AnimGraph>
        <DefaultState name="Parachute_Closed"/>
        <BlendTreeState name="Parachute_Closed">
          <Animations>
            <Animation guid="850E8748-B2F9-40ed-9D22-9F263A2D5994" loop ="True" speed="1"/>
          </Animations>          
        </BlendTreeState>
        <BlendTreeState name="Parachute_Opening">
          <Animations>
            <Animation guid="7349515B-32BD-4bc8-BF9E-9F56DDCDDCBB" loop ="False" speed="1"/>
          </Animations>          
        </BlendTreeState>
        <BlendTreeState name="Parachute_Opened">
          <Animations>
            <Animation guid="B83E1D15-6114-4264-9EF6-2F6C1762D31C" loop ="True" speed="1"/>
          </Animations>          
        </BlendTreeState>
        <BlendTreeState name="Parachute_Landing">
          <Animations>
            <Animation guid="83A265D5-B4DD-4b39-AC59-D2E995C4E7F2" loop ="False" speed="1"/>
          </Animations>          
        </BlendTreeState>
        <BlendTreeState name="Parachute_Landed">
          <Animations>
            <Animation guid="A35C7D73-8ADA-413e-B254-72E291E750E8" loop ="True" speed="1"/>
          </Animations>          
        </BlendTreeState>
        
        <Transition start="Parachute_Closed" end ="Parachute_Opening">
            <Condition>(A:PARACHUTE OPEN, BOOL)</Condition>
        </Transition>
        <Transition start="Parachute_Opening" end ="Parachute_Opened" ExitTime="1.0"/>
        <Transition start="Parachute_Opened" end ="Parachute_Landing">
            <Condition>(A:SIM ON GROUND, BOOL)</Condition>
        </Transition>
        <Transition start="Parachute_Landing" end ="Parachute_Landed" ExitTime="1.0"/>
     </AnimGraph>
</ModelInfo>
```