Belgium 2012 free photoscenery

[Manny 1,293]

Hello, and thanks a lot for upping those files

 

I downloaded all 13 files (took me 3 days ;D); but 7zip and winrar both complain and refuse to extract the file (file size look ok for all files). Any chance to a par2 parity file so I can find with of the 13 files is damaged ? (http://www.par2.net/)

 

Best regards

 

G

 

Responding to self, just in case someone hits the same issue. It looks like the last 'stable' 64 bits version of 7zip sees the files as damaged, but the x86 version doesn't (more isn't always good buy the look of it !)

 

G

 

I have the same issue. All 12 files are 300MB + 1 13th file.

 

They have no file extensions. Are they zip files or rar files?

 

When I tri to extract them from 7-zip 64 or win 7 windows...they are not opening.

 

Manny

 

32bit 7zip works on the first file only. others it errors out "Cannot open as archive"

[gandalf3 0]

32bit 7zip works on the first file only. others it errors out "Cannot open as archive"

 

Well opening the first file is all you need, 7zip is opening the other ones automaticaly, you should see one folder (or 3, cannot remember), extract it and install it as described

 

G

[CoolP 283]

Thanks for helping, gandalf3.

 

I've stopped my current upload to Mediafire to check some things first, just in case. First, the 64bit problems made me wonder since the files were packed with the x64 7-Zip version (9.20, which is current). So I've downloaded them, clicked the first file and the extraction worked without a hiccup. Means I can't replicate the problem with the 64bit version on my system.

 

Some general 7-Zip handling tips.

As gandalf3 points out, all you need to do is to click the first file and pick 7-Zip to open it or start 7-Zip and browse to the downloaded files, still aiming for the first one. It will know how to handle the rest of the files with extensions like 008 or 013. Those numbers are just describing the actual part number and you don't have to care about those.

 

The filehoster did not allow large archives, hence the need to cut the big file into smaller pieces. That's the same on the upcoming Mediafire upload. Expect some 19 200mb files.

 

The archives aren't zip or rar, they are 7zip archives. It's an open source soft, being used quite often and staying free. That's why I've picked it over e.g. WinRar. So there's no limited test version or something, but a fully capable archiver soft.

 

One can choose to assign the file extensions to 7-Zip, but this isn't needed when using the methods mentioned above. So you have at least 3 methods to open the files. Clicking them and picking 7-Zip to open, opening 7-Zip and browsing to their location or assigning the file extensions to 7-Zip.

 

Whatever you chose, just click 'extract' and point the program to a folder where you would like to see the extracted files. This will give you one large 'Belgium 2012' folder with three subfolders. Mind the readme files on how to install the stuff.

 

I think that, by accident, the autogen enhancement is already installed. However, you still will get some extra archive for those things, just in case. If you don't like it, just delete the 'textures' subfolder of the Belgium 2012 photo folder.

 

The questions on how to install scenery in FSX and especially on Win7 aren't part of this thread, but I'm sure one can find them quickly with the search feature.

 

I just found this file at avsim.com: belgium-the-west-flanders_-autogen-v1.zip

 

Just place the TEXTURE files of this zip file in the beautifull Belgian Photo Scenery 2012 made by Gerard (GSalden) to have the whole province of West-Vlaanderen covered and the surrounding of the 6 airports.

 

Very nice alternative addition to the great work of Gerard!

Now this looks like a good tip. Thanks for that. I will try it soon.

[penguin_be 0]

I didn't had any probs extracting the files on a 64bit system.

I did however had 1 download that was only 89mb, so I had to re-download it.

That might be the problem for others.

 

Scenery looks great, only a bit low zoom level ;)

I almost got all ready for the autogen, I'm just in search for a good visual object browser so I can easy macth the guid's with the types in the shape files

[CoolP 283]

Sounds good, penguin. Good point on the download size. Perhaps the one connection was interrupted and caused the archive to stay that small, which then triggered inevitable problems. On the new upload, I will deliver the file sizes and hash values, just in case. This will allow the folks to compare the values.

 

Keep on going on the autogen. Sounds like you are one of those penguins from Madagascar, being pretty tech savy. ^_^

[Bartbear 10]

Announcement :

 

in a short while an additional Tree autogen package will be released for airport surroundings.

 

Hi Gerard,

 

Just to ask about the status of the additional Tree autogen package you are developping.

 

It looks like (part of?) this package is already included in the torrent downloads Kevinfirth provides,

but since this download is so huge and i have already downloaded the photoscenery from your first release in may, i wanted to ask you if you are still planning to release the Tree autogen package as a separate update file?

 

greetings,

Bart

[CoolP 283]

If you are talking about the Enhancement Package, I can attach a single link for that one later. This will add autogen and some afcad files.

[CoolP 283]

With Gerard's approval, this is the Mediafire upload.

• Belgium 2012 (includes Belgium 2012 fix : repairs textures not showing up in the Limburg area)
  
• Belgium Enhancement package (puts autogen trees near multiple airports (made by Aimé Leclercq), Afcad files for all default airports so they will fit the photo scenery (made by Joop Mak)
  
• Brussels HD
  

http://www.mediafire...1ky58ymqskj6kwp

 

Clicking the above link will lead you to an online folder at Mediafire, allowing a download of 19 archives, each being 200mb in size (except for the last one). The download speed should be good. The interface is done with Flash. Download them one by one.

 

 

Pictures of the scenery. http://forum.avsim.n...cement-package/

http://forum.avsim.n...e/#entry2387167

 

 

If you are looking for another filehoster, find links to Sendspace here. The file size is bigger, so you only have to load 13 separate files, being 300mb in size (except for the last one). The contents are the same of course. The download speed may be limited. Unckeck that option to use their download manager. You won't need that.

 

http://www.sendspace.com/file/gul6hl

http://www.sendspace.com/file/npyt8h

http://www.sendspace.com/file/1bji6m

http://www.sendspace.com/file/vs30do

http://www.sendspace.com/file/9b5y32

http://www.sendspace.com/file/wmyot3

http://www.sendspace.com/file/r5zvtk

http://www.sendspace.com/file/an1mys

http://www.sendspace.com/file/xcyn4c

http://www.sendspace.com/file/635o23

http://www.sendspace.com/file/dnklwt

http://www.sendspace.com/file/n4uju2

http://www.sendspace.com/file/z2y7yx

 

 

Don't mix the two uploads. This won't work because I had to alter the file size of the files. So while the resulting (extracted) Belgium 2012 files will be the same, the archives can't be mixed. Means you can download at Mediafire or Sendspace.

 

You don't need to sign up anywhere to download, but you will surely see some ads. Those hosting services are free to use after all.

 

 

The files are packed with 7-Zip. That's a free open source packer. You can get it here. http://www.7-zip.org/

 

To extract, place all downloaded archives in the same folder and click the first one, Belgium 2012.7z.001. Then choose 'extract' and define the folder you want to extract to. The result will be a folder called Belgium 2012, consisting of three subfolders and a text file.

 

 

The scenery installation should be pretty straightforward. Just move the folders to a place on your disk and add them to the FSX scenery library. For adding the contents of the Belgium Enhancement package, just follow the included readme file. I've already added the autogen part. In case you want to delete this one, delete the 'texture' subfolder of Belgium 2012.

 

As a tip from another thread, make sure to have Brussels HD above Belgium 2012 Photo. When using NL2000 (freeware for the Netherlands), move Belgium below the Netherlands to avoid problems around Maastricht.

 

The links will stay alive as long as someone downloads them within 30 days. So spread the word. :Peace:

 

 

Some general 7-Zip handling tips.

All you need to do is to click the first file and pick 7-Zip to open it or start 7-Zip and browse to the downloaded files, still aiming for the first one. It will know how to handle the rest of the files with extensions like 008 or 013. Those numbers are just describing the actual part number and you don't have to care about those.

 

The filehoster did not allow large archives, hence the need to cut the big file into smaller pieces.

 

The archives aren't zip or rar, they are 7zip archives. It's an open source soft, being used quite often and staying free. That's why I've picked it over e.g. WinRar. So there's no limited test version or something, but a fully capable archiver soft.

 

One can choose to assign the file extensions to 7-Zip, but this isn't needed when using the methods mentioned above. So you have at least 3 methods to open the files. Clicking them and picking 7-Zip to open, opening 7-Zip and browsing to their location or assigning the file extensions to 7-Zip.

 

Whatever you chose, just click 'extract' and point the program to a folder where you would like to see the extracted files. This will give you one large 'Belgium 2012' folder with three subfolders. Mind the readme files on how to install the stuff.

 

 

Mediafire

Filename / size / MD5 hash

Belgium 2012.7z.001 200mb 359c368972074a64e6fa281bcc7d2879

Belgium 2012.7z.002 200mb 6a9cc702b96753fd43970e68e9f895f7

Belgium 2012.7z.003 200mb 09d775d1e1bd13120b1616c3be846f13

Belgium 2012.7z.004 200mb 475fa4c6ee1998a45f0b64b2ad519bf3

Belgium 2012.7z.005 200mb da18759d56882676b09b6a0b7fdead47

Belgium 2012.7z.006 200mb 2b2f4c5610f99b55be8312a3ee6fc181

Belgium 2012.7z.007 200mb 02b6df7035ec50738d7ddfe5d8fec170

Belgium 2012.7z.008 200mb 3ce9e4b3e5c68410c32bfe5cc855b10a

Belgium 2012.7z.009 200mb 078ad76d1f246d2e25e5045e5c956af7

Belgium 2012.7z.010 200mb 5b987576c8656a33b6b3420c3639e0de

Belgium 2012.7z.011 200mb 04198f649b2c6af0b5dd1373dd0fdf6a

Belgium 2012.7z.012 200mb 79918ba797574b08b49733902553cf8e

Belgium 2012.7z.013 200mb adefa943889bc98367d313db63cc2d61

Belgium 2012.7z.014 200mb d57d9dbed36836cc3c75d1a0ab064699

Belgium 2012.7z.015 200mb 1dc1f5ad783a78b430649c5ce830629b

Belgium 2012.7z.016 200mb 7d478f40d68a838d6c7d68f7d2daf8c7

Belgium 2012.7z.017 200mb ea444218f4bfe68ac6aaf160447b69ea

Belgium 2012.7z.018 200mb ceed747dbbcdd7cc247e63c81db993f6

Belgium 2012.7z.019 198mb 75411a5393d006ee78fe7dda562c0c8f

 

calculated with winmd5sum.

 

 

Sendspace

Filename / size / MD5 hash

Belgium 2012.7z.001 300mb 2e2e606c28c9545d3eaf55192ca94112

Belgium 2012.7z.002 300mb 6c9195b677a35ce99126bfc069cb7e1a

Belgium 2012.7z.003 300mb c47c3fd0cf1be040ea0d333be68508e5

Belgium 2012.7z.004 300mb ae370d496f8a201b38c821a212a1cfbd

Belgium 2012.7z.005 300mb 2c3deb85e1d10b80b8e34b30acc396cb

Belgium 2012.7z.006 300mb 3d5bc9544db307c63d75b207af9ae7ba

Belgium 2012.7z.007 300mb fc5276306c3cad0e011faeb95d9d1830

Belgium 2012.7z.008 300mb 2b1dd881f55fbe4e49180cb38ce63a7d

Belgium 2012.7z.009 300mb 7405df21c0931e21433144841cbc0d5b

Belgium 2012.7z.010 300mb dd64105d69c7b0f5459e65a25fc2ca20

Belgium 2012.7z.011 300mb 8205ae2fd63510b5cc02bd7aca5db467

Belgium 2012.7z.012 300mb 9e3b7577c1fd7cdec3e356bf08871d56

Belgium 2012.7z.013 198mb 62fdd7c16066e94f805848b66ab66e74

 

calculated with winmd5sum.

 

 

If you just need the Enhancement Package, find it here. http://www.sendspace.com/file/wgz8s9 You don't need to download this if you have the above large downloads. This is just for the folks already running the base scenery and only looking for the enhancements.

 

 

For feedback on the download or praises to Gerard's (and friends) work, please use this thread.

[Bartbear 10]

If you just need the Enhancement Package, find it here. http://www.sendspace.com/file/wgz8s9 You don't need to download this if you have the above large downloads. This is just for the folks already running the base scenery and only looking for the enhancements.

 

CoolP thank you very much for the link, i hadn't realised this was done yet.

 

>>> Is it possible to make a link also to a seperate "Belgium 2012 fix file: repairs textures not showing up in the Limburg area)"

So i don't have to download all the files again.

 

>>> Where do i place the seperate afcad files?

Can i just mix them with the other Belgium 2012 (1 en 2) and Brussels HD \ scenery .bgl files ?

 

Thank you in advance!

 

Bart

[Noble. 142]

I could upload it all to Rapidshare if it's ok with the developer and if it would be helpful.

[penguin_be 0]

Played yesterday with with shape files to create agn file (autogen)

All those apps are written in 32bit, so all input must be small, and thus time consuming :(

 

As for the scenery, best is to leave out the airports.

Locations and directions are wrong, so landing with ILS will make you crash

If you have mega airports installed, it's total nightmare ;)

 

Part from that, it's great to fly vrf now

[GSalden 4,656]

Just uploaded :

 

"Belgium 2012 autogen trees"

 

It should be in the library very soon.

 

 

Coverage :

Surroundings: EBLG, EBTX, EBSP, EBFS, EBSH, EBSU, EBBE, EBCV, EBBR

and the area between Liege and Francorchamps

 

 

I suggest to use this package icw the 2 autogen packages made by

Dominique Dziedziczak, which you can download at Avsim too.

[CoolP 283]

>>> Is it possible to make a link also to a seperate "Belgium 2012 fix file: repairs textures not showing up in the Limburg area)"

So i don't have to download all the files again.

 

>>> Where do i place the seperate afcad files?

Can i just mix them with the other Belgium 2012 (1 en 2) and Brussels HD \ scenery .bgl files ?

I'm sorry, Bart. I don't have the separate files for the fix anymore. They are all within the large package now.

 

The afcad files just go to an active scenery folder. Just make sure to disable the ones you don't need. Means that e.g. Brussels or Liege should be left out if you run other payware or freeware there.

 

Thanks for the new autogen, Gerard. I will surely take a look later.

[Bartbear 10]

I'm sorry, Bart. I don't have the separate files for the fix anymore. They are all within the large package now.

 

That's ok coolP, thank you for answering.

 

Maybe sombody else has still the "fix files"?

Or maybe the master himself, Gerard?

[CoolP 283]

A HU for the folks downloading. (Un)fortunately, my uploaded version includes the extra autogen and afcad files being already installed in the Belgium 2012 scenery folder. This won't do harm of course and may even make the installation easier, except for case when running other freeware or payware airports in Belgium.

 

In that case, head to the Belgium 2012\Belgium 2012 Photo\scenery folder and disable the ICAO names on demand. For example, for Brussels (with Aerosoft's Megaairport installed), turn off or delete the AFX_EBBR_ADE.bgl file. For Liege (with some other freeware), do the same for AFX_EBLG_ADE.bgl.

 

Renaming them to off or just moving the files away will do and avoids duplicate airport definitions.