SimScreen Overlay

SimScreen Overlay allows users to enhance their X-Plane 12 screenshots by automatically displaying relevant flight information, including aircraft details and route specifics. It features automatic import from SimBrief, editable fields for various flight parameters, and a clean overlay that activates only during screenshot captures. This add-on requires X-Plane 12 and FlyWithLua NG, with a SimBrief account optional for additional features.

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Description

Tired of screenshots without context?
With SimScreen Overlay you can automatically display your flight info (aircraft + route) right on your X-Plane screenshots.

🛫 Features:

  • Automatic import from SimBrief (Pilot ID).

  • Editable fields for Aircraft, Departure, and Arrival ICAO — perfect for VFR or non-SimBrief flights.

  • Clean overlay at the bottom-left corner of your screenshots.

  • Overlay shows only for the capture (no clutter while flying).

  • Custom screenshot command (key assignable in X-Plane settings).

⚙️ How it works:

  1. Enter your SimBrief ID (or let it auto-import if you use Simload Manager).

  2. Fetch your current OFP from SimBrief, or simply fill the fields manually.

  3. Take a screenshot using the “SimScreen Overlay / Screenshot” command → overlay appears for that capture.

  4. Adjust settings anytime via the FlyWithLua Macros → SimScreen Overlay: Settings window menu.

đź“‹ Requirements:

  • X-Plane 12

  • FlyWithLua NG (latest version)

  • (Optional) SimBrief account to fetch OFPs

đź“‚ Installation:

  1. Download the script file SimScreenOverlay.lua.

  2. Place it into:

      X-Plane 12/Resources/plugins/FlyWithLua/Scripts/
  3. Launch X-Plane.

  4. Assign a key to the command FlyWithLua / SimScreen_Overlay / Screenshot in the X-Plane keyboard settings.

  5. Open the settings window via Plugins → FlyWithLua Macros → SimScreen Overlay: Settings window.


✨ No more guessing “what flight was that picture from?” — your screenshots now speak for themselves.

Changelog

  • v1.3 23. Feb 2026
    Fixed: Settings window flickering rapidly on recent X-Plane versions.

    To update: replace SimScreenOverlay.lua in your FlyWithLua/Scripts folder.

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Version: 1.3
Size: 3.64 KB
Uploaded: 23. Feb 2026

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Rackham

Joined Nov 2020

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Requirements

  • • X-Plane 12 or later

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Release Date 11. Sep 2025
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