2 hours ago, WebMaximus said:

It all depends on who you you are and what you want.

Personally, I'm a bit torn. I do like automation but I also like to know exactly what is happening to my system.

Not having to wonder what files might have been replaced in the background without me knowing etc which I know from own experience was the case with some Orbx products back when I was running FSX and P3D.

Completely different system under X-Plane, as there's no subfolders for effects, sounds, textures etc. that addons rely on. It either drops scenery into Custom Scenery, in its own folder or with OrbX's method of a separate library, makes symlinks into the Custom Scenery folder. Absolutely no need to worry about any of your files getting touched or modified.

On 8/7/2019 at 3:40 AM, fta2017 said:

The definitive version IMHO.

https://orbxdirect.com/product/lowi-xp11

 

I think this is their last XP11 port to get a cross-platform discount, and only for two weeks I believe.

Wait a while before installing Centra v4 - 1107 bug posts and counting.

1 hour ago, Sethos said:

Completely different system under X-Plane, as there's no subfolders for effects, sounds, textures etc. that addons rely on. It either drops scenery into Custom Scenery, in its own folder or with OrbX's method of a separate library, makes symlinks into the Custom Scenery folder. Absolutely no need to worry about any of your files getting touched or modified.

I hear you but again, I do like to have full control and get to choose myself how things get installed onto my system without anyone else creating symbolic links for example.

But hey...that's just me and I'm sure having this automatic installation routine is the preferred way for the majority of users out there