V3 Developer updated software thread

[Cruachan 705]

It's good to know ORBX are working hard to bring all of their installers to P3D, and for free. Considering it hasn't been out too long, it's pretty impressive and great customer support that they are doing this. 

Hi Tony,

 

No argument there. However, let's be clear what is meant when we refer to 'their installers'. In the case of PILOT's their installer for FSGlobal 2010 FTX is the setup executable which is a relatively small file. If you have the core (Mesh) files archived from a previously purchased download then these do not need to be downloaded again as they have not changed. All you need to do is switch to the new updated installer which allows for installation in Prepar3D V3. That seems to me to be a very friendly and considerate approach. ORBX, on the other hand, appear to be insisting on their customers re-downloading each complete product from scratch just to use their updated installers. Unless they have made changes to their core files, in addition to installer updates, that hardly seems necessary. For many, this presents a not insignificant challenge in terms of time and their broadband capabilities. Perhaps other changes to their products have indeed been necessary. Problem is ORBX have not said so.

 

Regards,

Mike

[Ed_S_Pilot 227]

I tried installing A2A C182 outside the root P3D folder and it does not work (yes, I edited SimObjects.CFG fIle accordingly). You must install their aircraft to core folder for it to work and A2A confirmed this is necessary. I guess it will take time for developers to get on board with LM's recommendations.

Bingo! My A2A C182 is working flawless!

[Poppet 710]

Very nice indeed, First new airport for Wales. 

 

""Welshpool is the latest in a long line of airports from developers Andreas Hegi, Heiko Glatthorn, and Alex Goff. Previous works include KORS Orcas Island, 1S2 Darrington, and PAHO Homer. The first add-on airport for the Wales region is Welshpool (Mid Wales) Airport. Situated 4 kilometres south of the town of Welshpool, along the River Severn, this charming airfield is host to a lively general aviation scene. Mid Wales Airport is home to the Mid Wales Air Ambulance and host to an annual airshow. Welshpool was initially known as Pool but changed its name in the 1800s to distinguish itself from the English town of Poole. Its most prominent landmark, Powis Castle, sits atop the slopes lining the valley. The castle can be easily seen from the airfield circuit. Additional landmarks in the city include the two churches on the west side of town, Christ Church and St. Mary’s Church, along with two quarries to the northeast.

 

• High quality 15 cm/px terrain on airfield
• Surrounding countryside at 30 cm resolution
• Realistic PAPI approach lights and runway end lights
• Realistic HD textures created from on-site photography
• Extensive control panel
• Includes Powis Castle, St. Mary's Church, and Christ Church in Welshpool
• Includes most Orbx Flow tech
• Expert 5 season colour matched imagery
• By Andreas Hegi, Heiko Glatthorn, and Alex Goff

https://www.fullterrain.com/product/egcw

 

http://www.flightsimstore.com/product_info.php?products_id=3591

Its on half price as well as the Wales Region,  lovely lovely lovely

 

Christopher will be very happy indeed  :smile:

[Christopher Low 5,381]

Interesting, Elaine. I already have a reasonable version of EGCW Welshpool in the Earth Simulations Shawbury Fields package, but this one will probably be even better. The big question will be.....can this version be used with both PlayHorizon VFR GenX photoscenery and also that ES Shawbury Fields package active? It may be worth the asking price to take a gamble! ORBx will no doubt state that FTX Wales is required, but FTX England wasn't required for the FTX England airfields. You just have to know what to tweak  :wink:

[Poppet 710]

The big question will be.....can this version be used with both PlayHorizon VFR GenX photoscenery and also that ES Shawbury Fields package active? I

 

That i don't know. 

 

The Wales Region and the new Welshpool airport on sale will only to 20 (English) Pounds  for the two of them,  that's a nice deal Christopher,  i can even hear your Star Wars wallet twitching  :smile:

[Christopher Low 5,381]

I have no interest in FTX Wales.

[AviatorMan 253]

Thanks for the heads up Elaine. I have been hoping for an OBX airport in Wales. EDFF Cardiff (which comes bundled with FTX Wales region) is their only one  up to this point, and it's a winner. I am heading over to the Flightsim Store now...

[Poppet 710]

FTX Global Freeware Airports new installers (P3Dv3)

Hi all,

 

Just to advise you that the two Global Freeware Airport packs are now available for P3Dv3.

 

http://www.orbxsystems.com/forum/topic/106580-ftx-global-freeware-airports-new-installers-p3dv3/

I have no interest in FTX Wales.

 

Good man Christopher,  straight to the point, no need for small talk eh  :smile:

[JLSeagull 191]

Good man Christopher,  straight to the point, no need for small talk eh  :smile:

Ya muppet!! Chris and I (both out of EGNL) can see Snowdonia on a clear day! You want to fly the World? Nah!!.... let's go to Wales!  hehehe 

[Christopher Low 5,381]

Elaine,

 

Apologies if that reply came across as rather blunt. It's just that I have VFR GenX photoscenery of Wales, so I have no interest in landclass scenery of the region. By the way, I have purchased and installed FTX EGCW Welshpool airport, but I have not checked it yet. It will almost certainly require tweaking to get it to work properly (and it may be more difficult than I imagine), but it was worth a gamble at only £8 :smile: I will provide an update soon for any other interested VFR GenX owners.

[Poppet 710]

http://www.orbxsystems.com/forum/topic/106711-w16-77s-new-installers-p3dv3/

 

""Hi all,

 

W16 Monroe Firstair and 77S Creswell (Hobby Field) have been updated for P3Dv2 and P3Dv3 and the new installers are now available from the FlightSim Store. 

 

http://www.flightsimstore.com/product_info.php?products_id=2105

http://www.flightsimstore.com/product_info.php?products_id=2103

Elaine,

 

Apologies if that reply came across as rather blunt. It's just that I have VFR GenX photoscenery of Wales, so I have no interest in landclass scenery of the region.

 

That's ok Christopher, i am used to your little endearing ways  :smile:

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http://www.orbxsystems.com/forum/topic/106710-nz-regions-new-installers-p3dv3/

 

Hi all,

 

Just to advise you that new installers for New Zealand North & South Islands are now available from the FlightSim Store.

 

http://www.flightsimstore.com/product_info.php?products_id=2130

 

http://www.flightsimstore.com/product_info.php?products_id=1987

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[Richard Sennett 2,499]

Nice Elaine - thanks  :wink:

[Greggy_D 937]

From LatinVFR:

 

The following sceneries in your simmarket download list now have a P3dv3 compatible installer:

1- KRSW SW Florida
2- KSNA Orange County
3- Key West v2
4- San Juan TJSJ
5- San Diego KSAN

those are with KMIA v3 the P3dv3 compatible installers...

[Richard Sennett 2,499]

Cool Greg - have a few of those

[jeff974cd 9]

1- KRSW SW Florida : it seems i don't have the surroundings anymore with the new P3D V3 installer, juste the airport. Am i the only one with this result?

Found: option to be ticked in the scenery config panal (unticked by default)

 

 

New problem the configuration tool does keep the options ticked. So impossible to have surroundings & static aircraft...

 

Other bug: the KSNA config tool does not work with the new installer...

 

Any help?