Quick Start

Enabling Hangar

To enable Hangar for your Virtual Airline, follow the detailed instructions in the full guide here.

Summary of Components

Hangar consists of several key components that help organize and manage your files effectively. For a detailed description of each component, refer to the full components guide.

Authors and Sources

• Authors: Individuals or companies responsible for creating a version of a file.
• Sources: Third parties providing a version of a file, especially when hosted externally.

Categories and Addons

• Categories: Used to group similar files (e.g., checklists, liveries, sounds).
• Addons: Additional filters related to Simulators, representing DLCs or expansions.

Files and Versions

• Files: The primary elements containing the actual content to be managed.
• Versions: Represent the actual file contents, such as ZIPs, PDFs, etc.

Creating Your First File

Follow these steps to create your first File in Hangar:

1. Create Author or Source

1. Navigate to Creators.
2. Create a new Author or Source with the required fields.

2. Set Up Category or Child Categories

1. Navigate to Groups -> Categories.
2. Create a new Category and, if necessary, set up child Categories.

3. Set Up Addons

1. Navigate to Groups -> Addons.
2. Create a new Addon, specifying the name and associated Simulator.

4. Create a New File

1. Go to Downloads -> Files.
2. Click on New File.
3. Enter the following fields:
   • Name: The title of the File.
   • Published: Toggle to make the File visible to pilots. Leave it un-toggled for now.
   • Categories: Assign the File to one or more Categories.
   • Packs: Optionally assign the File to one or more Packs.
   • Simulators: Specify the Simulators the File is for.
   • Addons: Further narrow down compatibility with specific Addons.
   • Images: Upload at least one image. Additional images can be added and rearranged.
   • Description: Provide a markdown description of the File.

5. Save the File

1. Click Save to create the File.

6. Enter Version

1. Once the File is created, a Versions table will appear.
2. Add a new Version with the required fields:
   • Version Number: Specify the version identifier.
   • External: Indicate if the file is hosted externally.
   • Changelog: Provide details of changes in this version.
   • Sources and Authors: Attribute the version to appropriate Sources and Authors.
   • File or Link: Upload the file or provide an external link.

You can click 'Initial release' button to populate Version number and Changelog.

7. Publish the File

1. Toggle the Published field to make the File visible to pilots.
2. Save the File again to apply the changes.

Congratulations! You have successfully created and published your first File in Hangar.