Create a New Profile

Recommended flow is hybrid:

1. Create a new YAML file from an existing similar aircraft profile.
2. Set metadata (especially selectors) in YAML.
3. Use the UI editor for buttons/knobs/lights/conditions.
4. Save from UI and test in X-Plane.

Quick start

1. Copy a close existing profile in profiles/.
2. Rename to match your ICAO/variant naming strategy.
3. Update:
   • metadata.name
   • metadata.description
   • metadata.selectors (exact aircraft UI name)
4. Open bravo and select your new profile.
5. Configure tabs in UI:
   • Autopilot Buttons
   • Autopilot Lights
   • Annunciators Top / Bottom
   • Auto Pilot Knobs
   • Bus Voltage
   • Landing Gear
6. Click Save YAML and verify in cockpit.

When to edit YAML directly

• You need bulk find/replace across many profiles.
• You need to script generation of variants.
• You are fixing metadata/file naming before UI usage.

Full guide: Profiles Guide