My Newbie Question: What is a Parameter File

So I have a more or less functional quad and a semi functional rover.  Every time I download firmware and even on the main catalog page for my quad kit they reference a "parameter file" but in all the calibration steps, configuration, etc. I've never seen any mention of loading this file.

What re these parameter files?

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    John,

    A parameter file is essentialy a configuration file. It is where the APM 'looks' to determine what sensors should be enabled and what actions it should take under certain conditions, for example what to do when it loses radio signal. Do you use the Mission Planner to load your firmware? If not you should download it and get familiar with it's use (it's easy). You can see all the standard as well as advanced parameters here. This is also where you can edit P.I.D. settings to tune the copters flight characteristics.

    I don't have a multicopter myself so I can't really help you there but here's a link to the ArduCopter wiki page on the Mission Planner MP and here is a link to the Mission Planner wiki on the Arduplane page MP hope this helps.

    Regards,

    Nathaniel ~KD2DEY

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