They say an example is worth a thousand words (or is that a picture?) so here are some examples of the right and wrong way to do a file description using FILE_ID.DIZ.
Example 1: An Add-on Aircraft
You've created a new airliner for FS2004. It's in the colors of United Airlines and it's a Boeing 747-400 with registration N747UA. Here's what you should say:
2) Airline name (United Airlines)
3) Aircraft type (Boeing 747)
4) Any interesting details about the real plane
5) Details about the flightsim model
6) Your name
Note the order of information. Now, here is an example of how to write a FILE_ID.DIZ description correctly using that information, as well as an example showing common mistakes people make:
| The Right Way | The Wrong Way |
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FS2004 United Airlines Boeing 747-400 registration N747UA. United uses these on trans-Atlantic and other long range routes. Features moving parts and night lighting. By Joe Smith. |
B747-400 United Airlines. B747-400 United Airlines. Features moving parts and night lightning. Registration: N7474UA. |
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Example 2: Scenery
You've created some new scenery. It works with both FS98 and FS2000. It's for an airport in the UK called "Framlingham". Here's what you should say:
1) Flightsim it's for (both FS98 and FS2000)
2) Location of scenery (Framlingham Airport)
3) Where in the world it's located:
Outside the U.S., name the country
5) Mention details of the flightsim version
6) Your name
Note the order of information. Now, here is an example of how to write a FILE_ID.DIZ description correctly using that information, as well as an example showing common mistakes people make:
| The Right Way | The Wrong Way |
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FS98/FS2000 scenery--Framlingham Airport near the east coast of the UK. Framlingham was originally a WWII bomber base but is now in civilian use. Scenery includes a detailed airport plus the surrounding town. By Clive Jones. |
FS98/2000 scenery--Framlingham Apt. ------------------------------------ Has runways,hangers and other static objects. By Clive Jones. |
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What's Wrong:
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