POLL - Which shader utility are you using for P3D - PRIMARILY ?

[ErichB 3,674]

10 minutes ago, Evros said:

TomatoShade, R&D Presets profile with my own customization. Was using PTA before but it was just one misery after the other so I switched to TS that is also free and have to say I'm very happy.

What was the issue with PTA?

[Sartanius 399]

20 minutes ago, domkle said:

I don't use any shader. I know I miss some nice visual experiences but I came to a point, few years back, when I was fed up of tweaking. Top-tier aircraft, Orbx sceneries with a good mesh and Active Sky suffice to make me happy.   

 

I agree with Dominique's comment... don't use shaders and am very happy with my visuals.  Nothing against shaders at all, just a lot more trouble than they are worth for me personally.  It is great we all have so many choices in this hobby.

[G-YMML1 600]

PTA since Day1 of V3 times and never been more happy.  

[jabloomf1230 2,452]

I'm not sure why REX Environment Force is not included as a voting option. Is it because it is more than just a shader utility?

[ErichB 3,674]

2 minutes ago, jabloomf1230 said:

I'm not sure why REX Environment Force is not included as a voting option. Is it because it is more than just a shader utility?

I assume that what people of voting for in the 'Other' category.  I had actually forgotten about the REX EF shaders.  

[Evros 310]

44 minutes ago, ErichB said:

What was the issue with PTA?

Compatibility and shader issues every time new P3D version was released with long lead time before anything was fixed, although fixes were extremely easy to apply. Also undelivered promises and very poor business management by developer.

Edited November 14, 2019 by Evros

[ErichB 3,674]

1 minute ago, Evros said:

Compatibility and shader issues every time new P3D version was released with long lead time before anything was fixed, although fixes were extremely easy to apply. Also undelivered promises by developer.

Agree

[Mace 1,972]

Erich, shouldn't the choice of EnvTex be "EnvShade" instead?

[SAS443 1,749]

3 hours ago, GSalden said:

Sorry, couldn’t resist. At this very moment at Amsterdam Schiphol ( PSXT + RT live traffic )

If you zoom in you can see the ac at the terminals 

Fantastic colors! But my pet peeve : ground is almost pitch black (save for the corona/flare effect) when sun is still above horizon, that looks very odd. (Watching the image from a smartphone with mediocre calibration though). The terrain is still illuminated IRL at those lighting conditions, but in that picture you would need apron and taxiway lighting in full force which P3D not always is capable of?

[G-RFRY 1,745]

I use EnvShade and REX EF.

[GSalden 4,723]

5 hours ago, Evros said:

Compatibility and shader issues every time new P3D version was released with long lead time before anything was fixed, although fixes were extremely easy to apply. Also undelivered promises and very poor business management by developer.

If issues were so easily fixed why didn’t you post them ....

PT`A is a great tool but probably not one for you...

Edited November 14, 2019 by GSalden

[Evros 310]

44 minutes ago, GSalden said:

If issues were so easily fixed why didn’t you post them ....

PT`A is a great tool but probably not one for you...

I don't update P3D instantly when new version is available so I also don't get to experiment with errors and fixes. None the less you can read about workarounds in PTA forum which indicate a very easy fix for a program. When things really started to drag and promises were not delivered, I switched to TomatoShade.

Not saying that PTA is a bad tool, I'm just saying that it is unnecessary. TomatoShade does the same thing, heck you can even load PTA profile in it and it works just fine, and it receives better version compatibility and stability. Not to mention that it's free, so I don't see a reason to pay for something when fully functioning alternative is available at no cost. Well, actually I can see an argument here in form of supporting a product or developer, but for me that does not apply in this case. I can't support the developer who's personal, professional and moral conduct is so far below the bar.

Edited November 14, 2019 by Evros

[Rimshot 1,198]

None, after heaving read this:

https://forum.aerosoft.com/index.php?/topic/147677-why-we-do-not-like-third-party-shaders/

The decision was easy, because both REX and Envtex shaders couldn't please me.

Edited November 14, 2019 by Rimshot

[lownslo 594]

None.  A properly calibrated monitor works just fine here!

Greg

[gaab 111]

9 hours ago, IanHarrison said:

Rex Environment Force on Automatic.

Same, so no vote as it is not included in the choices

Very happy with it.

Gérard