I'm running FSX in DX-10 mode.  I use OpusFSX with HDEV2 (Glover).  I also fly with MSEv2 scenery.  I'm not even sure this is a DX-10 problem, but I know there are some gurus in here that might be able to help. 

 

My sky environment is ugly.  The worst part is the concentric rings in the sky.  Also, when I am close to clouds, they look very blotchy, almost as if they are very low resolution.  I'm sure the two problems are related.  Any ideas on how to fix this?

 

Hi Dennis, i have never seen this, but I have an issue that might be related. I also have Opus (and Megascenery and have tried HDEv2 for that matter, but i dont think those have anything to do with this)

The problem i am getting is that sometimes while flying the top cirrus-cloudlayer is duplicated in the sky and very close on top of the original. Doesn't look good, but i always forget to look up if others have the same issue and maybe a fix. So thanks for reminding me.

It might be that you also have a cloudlayer-issue, but the weird thing is that on on you picture every layer you see a different sky color to make these rings visible.. I don't have that fortunately, so maybe our problems aren't related.

I'm gonna do some internet searching. If I find anything that could help you, i will let you know!

 

 

The problem i am getting is that sometimes while flying the top cirrus-cloudlayer is duplicated in the sky

Mork, that problem is an FSX bug. I have seen it too from time to time. There is no cure I believe.

 

 

I'm running FSX in DX-10 mode. I use OpusFSX with HDEV2 (Glover). I also fly with MSEv2 scenery. I'm not even sure this is a DX-10 problem, but I know there are some gurus in here that might be able to help.

Try disabling MSE in the lib, maybe a conflict with the HDE Sky textures.

 

Go here and download these superb sky textures from Gabriel, and see if that fixes your isse.

 

The link is in post #65

 

http://forum.avsim.net/topic/409867-guys-do-you-have-interest-in-this-set-of-sky-textures-for-using-with-enb-series-warn-heavy-topic/page-3

Thanks Julian, I can't seem to find a solution either. Nor on the problem shown by Dennis in the OP.
Too bad..

Thanks Julian, I can't seem to find a solution either. Nor on the problem shown by Dennis in the OP.

Too bad..

Yes, I saw a post by Stephen @Opus who stated that it is another quirk in the way FSX places cloud textures. Glad it does not do it all the time

On a lark, I removed my fsx.cfg file and let FSX regenerate a new one.  VOILA!!  Sky rings are gone.  Now to methodically determine which entry is the culprit.

Those rings look like you didn't have any texture filtering enabled. You need at least bi-linear filtering or you'll see the effect you've described.

Well, the methodical procedure I implemented to troubleshoot my fsx.cfg file sort of fell apart when I confused my old cfg with my new cfg and a couple of cut and pastes later I essentially had garbage.

The only thing left to do was let FSX start a new cfg file. I then went step by step through the AVSIM Software and Hardware Guide. My sim is now purring along with beautiful scenery. I'm a happy, though brain-dead camper.

Those rings look like you didn't have any texture filtering enabled. You need at least bi-linear filtering or you'll see the effect you've described.

I think you might be right. I thought I saw the AA filter unticked. Something so simple .... geez.

"I'm a happy, though brain-dead camper."

 

It starts to happen once you've hit 45, Dennis. At 68, I know about these things - I'm still looking for my glasses since breakfast.

"I'm a happy, though brain-dead camper."

 

It starts to happen once you've hit 45, Dennis. At 68, I know about these things - I'm still looking for my glasses since breakfast.

They're on your head.