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Revise README for openSAM v5.x updates
Updated README to reflect changes in openSAM v5.x, including installation instructions and feature descriptions.
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# openSAM plugin for X-Plane 12 Marshaller and VDGS guidance for all sceneries, jetway and object animation for custom sceneries
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# openSAM plugin for X-Plane 12
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## Marshaller and VDGS guidance for all sceneries<br> Jetway and object animation for custom sceneries
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One stop destination for DGS guidance, drop in replacement for legacy SAM, support for new custom sceneries.
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## Installation and Support
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### Update from 4.x
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openSAM v5.x differs in it's file layout and a fresh install is recommended in order to avoid a lot of stale files.\
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If you changed the configuration files bring forward your changes into ```planes.cfg```.\
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AutoDGS is now included in openSAM. Copy over your airport configuration <xp_dir/Output/AutoDGS> to <xp_dir/Output/openSAM> .\
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In addition commands ```AutoDGS/...``` are renamed to ```openSAM/...``` so your your key and button bindings may need some rework.
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### Initial Installation
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**This plugin runs on XP12 only. If you want to use it with XP11 stick to a 4.x release**
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Once you come closer the VDGS or the Marshaller give appropriate guidance information.
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If you just want to try out the feature without prior flight you must issue the
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command "openSAM/activate" (or "AutoDGS/activate"), "Manually activate searching for DGS" through a binding or the menu.\
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command "openSAM/activate", "Manually activate searching for DGS" through a binding or the menu.\
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Beacon on, of course!
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![Image](images/Safedock-X.jpg)
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![Image](images/simbrief.jpg)
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## Standard scenery
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The default VDGS for standard sceneries can be selected in the menu.
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![Image](images/Menu.jpg)
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Per default all stands with jetways get a VDGS and all others get a Marshaller. This can easily be changed with the UI.
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First ensure that the plugin is activated then select the stand and change the setting accordingly. \
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See a video here -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAuWxt0DB-8 \

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