Prepar3D v4.2 has been released

[b757 43]

Has anyone even successfully upgraded yet? Seems like lots of issues even before mixing in 3rd party add-ons. Of course, this should be of no shock to anyone who has been around this community for any length of time. Hopefully, things will get straightened out soon. I'm in no rush to upgrade yet though. Godspeed to all who have already jumped in! 

[ComSimPilot 623]

I seem to fail to get what is the current problem with FSUIPC and P3D v4.2. Can someone clarify? I am currently on 5.123b but I don't see any problem. Should I upgrade to 5.123c? I only use FSUIPC for the autosave function.

[Hilkiah 4]

I read through Poppet's very thorough update guide: 

He recommends deleting doing the following after an update:

""These actions are recommended But not required 

Delete the Prepar3D.cfg file and the Shaders folder after you update with the Client

Note: This file and folder will generated again when you launch Prepar3D

These actions will not effect your 3rd Party Software (Add On's),   You will need to readjust your graphic and scenery settings to your preference again via Prepar3D > Options after you delete the Prepar3D.cfg file 

Right click and delete the Prepar3D.cfg file and the Shaders folder,  These will generate again when you launch Prepar3D  

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Local Disk (C:) ► Users ► You ► AppData ► Roaming ► Lockheed Martin ► Prepar3D v4 - Prepar3D.cfg

Local Disk (C:) ► Users ► You ► AppData ► Local ► Lockheed Martin ► Prepar3D v4 -  Shaders
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I have found my Prepar3d.cfg file, but the shaders folder does NOT exist in the above location.  All I have in appdata\local\lockheed martin\prepa3d v4 are:

- Controls (folder)

- Effects (folder)

Prepar3D_Default.fxml (file)

Prepar3D_Default.wx (file)

 

Where do I find the shaders folder?  

[Penz 45]

I had no issues upgrading (client and content), Active Sky and ORBX Objectflow were updated already, and fortunately I still had FSUIPC version 5.122c stashed away in a dark corner of my archive drive. :)

After the FSUIPC "downgrade" everything checks out fine.

[Luis_KMIA 242]

Some simobjects like the F22, GSX vehicles, and the PMDG 747-400F were appearing skeletal with 4.1, and 4.2 fixed things!   

[virtualstuff 754]

3 minutes ago, Penz said:

I had no issues upgrading (client and content), Active Sky and ORBX Objectflow were updated already, and fortunately I still had FSUIPC version 5.122c stashed away in a dark corner of my archive drive. :)

After the FSUIPC "downgrade" everything checks out fine.

Care to share that version of FSUIPC?

[Poppet 703]

43 minutes ago, Johnny19 said:

Sorry for my ignorance, but what happens with addons, especially ORBX stuff that are installed into the main p3d folder (all other stuff is installed outside the p3d folder) when you  separately reinstall Content and Scenery? Do you need to reinstall, or the addons remain untouched?  

 

Hello Johnny

FTX Orbx can comfortable survive either updating Prepar3D or completing a full uninstall and reinstall of Prepar3D.   Note: Once you don't delete the Orbx folder in the core Prepar3D folder,  This folder will remain untouched during either process 

The Topic below has some precautionary steps you take after updating or reinstalling Prepar3D,  Read step 1 and 2  

 

[pgde 571]

4 hours ago, kurtb said:

+5 bud

ASP4 v. 6616 (beta) is out which is 4.2 compatible. Here is the link: http://hifisimtech.mediafire.com/file/bpzbisbs7neki3z/AS_P3Dv4_Update.exe

[Johnny19 344]

5 minutes ago, Poppet said:

 

Hello Johnny

FTX Orbx can comfortable survive either updating Prepar3D or completing a full uninstall and reinstall of Prepar3D.   Note: Once you don't delete the Orbx folder in the core Prepar3D folder,  This folder will remain untouched during either process 

The Topic below has some precautionary steps you take after updating or reinstalling Prepar3D,  Read step 1 and 2  

 

Thank you!

[Poppet 703]

45 minutes ago, Hilkiah said:

I have found my Prepar3d.cfg file, but the shaders folder does NOT exist in the above location

 

Hello Hilkiah 

Try this......

Launch Prepar3D to the default starting point then close Prepar3D down again

Now, Copy the Tex below and Paste it into your Windows search bar  and click on the result,   Is the Shaders folder there ? 

%LOCALAPPDATA%\Lockheed Martin\Prepar3D v4

 

[Hilkiah 4]

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1 minute ago, Poppet said:

 

Hello Hilkiah 

Try this......

Launch Prepar3D to the default starting point then close Prepar3D down again

Now, Copy the Tex below and Paste it into your Windows search bar  and click on the result,   Is the Shaders there ? 

%LOCALAPPDATA%\Lockheed Martin\Prepar3D v4

 

I found the shaders folder....had to restore original shaders in pta!

 

I''m following your updating guide to the T.  Also will go throug the orbix guide you posted above....that makes 4 of your posts I just bookmarked!

[Penz 45]

33 minutes ago, awf said:

Care to share that version of FSUIPC?

Just use the one Hilkiah linked.

[virtualstuff 754]

2 minutes ago, Penz said:

Just use the one Hilkiah linked.

Thanks but that is 5.122 not the C version I have 5.122A

[joemiller 269]

The BIG Question.....Did LM finally  fixed the issue with the blurry photoscenery? Or, is photoscenery still not sharp, or rendering correctly ? 

If not fixed, this is a major- and terribly annoying- issue that should have been fixed many years and updates ago.

[SKIPS2 3]

51 minutes ago, Luis_KMIA said:

Some simobjects like the F22, GSX vehicles, and the PMDG 747-400F were appearing skeletal with 4.1, and 4.2 fixed things!   

Tempted to install 4.2 cuz of the skeletal issue. Anyone else can confirm this before i jump??