"Shift+Z Stats" brings back the classic compact flight statistics know from FSX and earlier titles of Microsoft Flight Simulator.
A very handy tool that shows you information like:
- Coordinates
- Wind speed and direction
- Airspeed
- Altitude
- Heading
- Fuel remaining
- FPS (Frames per second)
- Simulation rate
No matter if you're flying a Piper Cub, an Airbus A320 or any other aircraft, "Shift+Z Stats" comes in handy any time.
📢 New update available: Version 1.1.3!
Update "1.1.3" of Shift+Z Stats is available now. See the changelog and readme file for details.
NOTE: When updating, make a backup of your userconfig.ini file in case you customized it. Check the new userconfig.ini for added and changed parameters. Then re-enter your custom values from your backup.
📖 Instructions
- Download the latest release of "Shift+Z Stats"
- Extract the zip file into the community folder
- Press the Icon in the Flight Simulator Toolbar or press "shift + z" to toggle and cycle through the statistics
- In case the stats are not displayed, click the toolbar cog and select "Reset Panels"
- Note: The master autopilot toggle key ("Z" key by default) no longer interferes with the shift+z shortcut as of add-on update version 1.1.1.
- Enjoy!
🥽 VR Mode
You can now move the stats around in VR mode! Simply press and hold the ctrl key, click on the stats, then click again and this time hold the left mouse button to drag around. The background of the stats will change to indicate the drag mode is enabled. Simply release ctrl and the mouse button to disable the drag mode. See example: https://i.ibb.co/vJJqfBd/VR-Mode-Drag-Preview.gif
💡 NOTAM
New features will be released in the next add-on updates. Stay tuned. Feature requests are welcome. Send me a PM or let me know in the comments.
⚙️ Customization
Inside the folder of "Shift+Z Stats" you'll find a file called userconfig.ini located in "ambitiouspilots-shiftzstats\html_UI\Data". Open the userconfig.ini file with a text editor. This ini file follows the same principle as the original FSX config file.
Each [TextInfo.*] heading defines a section which you can cycle through every time you press shift+z or click the icon in the toolbar. The number behind the dot defines the order in which the section should appear like 1, 2, 3 and so on. You can define as many sections as you want.
The variables below these headings such as Longitude=1,2 define what should be read out in that specific section. The numbers, in this case 1 and 2, define the line (1) and the order on that line (2). So if you set Latitude=1,1 and Longitude=1,2 the Latitude is shown first followed by the Longitude. You can populate up to 6 lines. Other than available screen space there is no limit on how many statistics are shown per line.
With TextColor.1 you set the text color for every line of that specific section you add this entry to. The format is in rgb (red,green,blue). For example, TextColor.1=0,0,255 would make the first line show up in a blue color. TextColor.2=255,255,0 would make the second line yellow. The same works for background colors by adding BackGroundColor.1=0,0,0,128. This is also an rgb color but with an alpha value (in this case 128 which is 50% transparent, you can also use a value between 0 and 1 like 0.5). To make things easy, use a color picker.
The entries below the [Main] heading are custom settings for this add-on. With EnableShiftZShortcut you can enable or disable the shift+z keybind. TextSize sets the size of the font in either px (fixed size) or em (relative to current font size set by Flight Simulator). LatLonFormat defines the shown coordinate format: You can use Degrees, Minutes or Seconds. FractionalLatLonDigits allows you to set the amount of decimal places to show.
🛠️ Developer Mode partially hiding stats text
In case you're using the developer toolbar and it's partially hiding the stats text, simply enable "Auto-hide" in the "[DevMode]" menu. This automatically hides the dev toolbar when not in use and reveals the stats text. Click here to view a screenshot of this setting in FS in case you cannot find it.
👉 Feature Requests
For any questions or feature requests, feel free to send me a PM.
📰 Microsoft Flight Simulator Forums
You can also find and discuss this project on the official Flight Simulator forums.
✔️ Reviews
A huge shout out to the awesome people that review "Shift+Z Stats" and spread the word!
If you covered or made a review of "Shift+Z Stats" on your blog, YouTube, twitch or elsewhere, leave a comment or send me a PM. Then I’ll add it here in the description.
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hzyoni
Once you change sim rate it will never go back to 1 (normal)
it will either be 0.5 or 2. is this a f-asobo issue or the plugin issue?
AmbitiousPilots 2 day(s) ago
I just checked this, went through all values and it returns to 1 without problems here. Not sure what the cause is for your issue. Maybe another add-on.
Richard2292
Been using this nice addon for a long time. But the reported FPS is now often way off (lower) compared to the developper's mode.
AmbitiousPilots 5 day(s) ago
You're using VSync right? Turn it off, and it'll show you the correct FPS. This is related to how the sim handles UI updates when VSync is enabled.
Jeddix
This currently breaks the new minimal hud option after SU7. If you select the minimal hud it always shows the full hud with this mod installed.
AmbitiousPilots 2 day(s) ago
Will check this out and provide a fix when required.
sin
mod vers.1.1.3-All works fine in VR after Ctrl+0 !!!
AmbitiousPilots 2 day(s) ago
Thanks for reporting.
AndyCYXU
Amazing, Thank You..
Only problem I had was when I used it in VR it would SLOWLY (every 30+ sec, sorry didn't time it) cycle through the defined [TextInfo.x] as if I was pressing Shif+Z, which I wasn't. I changed mine to only 1 [TextInfo] will see how goes it, not a terrible just though I mention it. Maybe just a fluke.
AmbitiousPilots 2 day(s) ago
I double checked this and had no issue to cycle through the different info presets. Could be that the aircraft you were using has some keybind that interferes with the add-on. Thanks for your 5-star rating 😉
sin
Not correct in 1.21.13 in VR
move window dos not works
...it's issue not this mod!!! it problem of 1/21/13 update !!! left key mouse dos not work anywhere in VR!!!
TobiasWalzer 10 day(s) ago
its a msfs bug. press ctrl + 0 in vr.
sin 10 day(s) ago
Yes! Already know!
AmbitiousPilots 2 day(s) ago
Yea seems to be an issue with SU7.
patrickmurray
Fantastic app! finally a way to see FPS on screen when in VR! I did notice though that when you have the app on screen that some of the cockpit buttons won't respond to the mouse, so some of the soft keys on the garmin 1000 and a few other cockpit switches. If you toggle off the app using the toolbar at the top, then the mouse interaction works again on all cockpit switches/keys. Love the app, thank you.
AmbitiousPilots 12 day(s) ago
That should actually be fixed with the latest version, but I'll have a look. What is your screen resolution?
gibboireland
Is it possible at all to have the GPS coordinates as decimal degrees rather than Lat/Lon? Thanks!
AmbitiousPilots 1 month(s) ago
Yes, check the customization instructions in the readme file included in the asset folder of the add-on.
jetman67
Love this tool, I notice in the C172 Classic when I click on the AP master the modes flicker then it goes off, only way I can use the AP is if I use CTRL a to turn on the Autopilot, the issues disappears if I remove the shift Z tool
Thanks
Wayne
AmbitiousPilots 1 month(s) ago
I'm aware of the AP issue and a fix will be included in the upcoming update.
moun
I confirm what another user has reported - after SU6 Shift-Z causes the menu arrow to stay on the screen all the time. Would be great if you could investigate. Thank you for this great mod.
AmbitiousPilots 1 month(s) ago
Yes, I'm on it. Thanks for reporting.
craigo198 1 month(s) ago
was just going to report the same. thanks for working on it😊
Piotre 2 day(s) ago
Same here
zap737
Hi, After SU 6, with ShiftZ Stats installed, it doesn't allow the "Arrow" menu at the top of the screen to fade away. With ShiftZ Stats removed from my Community folder, the Arrow menu does fade away. I have tested this on two separate systems and with nothing other than ShiftZ Stats in the Community folder with the same results. Version 1.1.3
AmbitiousPilots 1 month(s) ago
Thank you for reporting this issue and your 5-star rating 😉 I'll have a look and include a fix in the upcoming update.
mattius 23 day(s) ago
This is so annoying. Any idea when the upcoming update will be ready. Great app but those Handlebars not fading is a bummer. I'll re-install this when the update comes. Great utility by the way!
3hda
Great to have this tool in MSFS! Thanx a lot 👍
Unfortunately (at least) in 1.1.3. there's a serious bug with the AP FMA.
If you are disengaging the AP, the green AP engaged FMA stays ON,
despite the AP being OFF.
AmbitiousPilots 2 month(s) ago
Yes, that's been reported and will be fixed in the next update.
conairat
Einfach genial. Danke Dir.
AmbitiousPilots 2 month(s) ago
Gerne! Danke für die Bewertung 😀
bravetoss
Great addon! Is it possible to set text position a little bit higher in config? I'm not using developer bar.
AmbitiousPilots 2 month(s) ago
Currently not, but I put your request on my todo list. Thanks for your rating! 😀
Oodissimo
This is awesome!
One question, or request, flying the DA62 and the fuel remaining in pounds is off by a decent percentage. Am I right to suspect that this is the discrepancy between AVGAS and JET-A fuel? Is there any way to change the conversion rate or change the fuel type based on aircraft?
AmbitiousPilots 2 month(s) ago
Thanks for your rating and comment! I will have a look at the difference of the fuel reading and get back to you.
38group
I'm using an older version which allows me to alter the config file to give me larger text.I downloaded the last version and there wasn't a config file so reverted to the older one.I won't be downloading this one for the same reason.........................
AmbitiousPilots 2 month(s) ago
Have a look at the ambitiouspilots-shiftzstats\html_UI\Data\ directory. There you'll find the userconfig.ini in both the old and new version of Shift+Z Stats.
willi86willi
Thx for the great tool!
AmbitiousPilots 2 month(s) ago
Thank you for the rating! Really appreciated 😉
moun
Bless you man, finally got a way to find out wind and simrate FINALLY!
AmbitiousPilots 2 month(s) ago
Thanks for the 5-star rating! Enjoy 😀
Jeddix
Is there any chance that you can change the FRAMES/SEC text to FPS?
AmbitiousPilots 2 month(s) ago
That's the original wording from FSX. Currently it's not editable, but I've noted down your request.
P1NBA11ER
Would really love to see rgba supported for the text color, not just the background color. I would also be willing to make a donation in order to remove the red text author tagline that pops up each time I turn it on. Thanks for the great ultilities!
AmbitiousPilots 2 month(s) ago
You can customize the text color through the userconfig.ini file in the add-on folder. Check the description above or the readme file that comes with Shift+Z Stats. Thanks for the rating. Currently I'm not accepting donations. Enjoy the stats 😉
P1NBA11ER 2 month(s) ago
I can change the text color but not the transparency value for the text color, if I add a value for transparency it defaults back to red.
AmbitiousPilots 2 month(s) ago
That's true, the way I've implemented the text color is RGB only. Noted down your request about the alpha support.