ACTIVESKY P3D released

[Avionixz 35]

31 minutes ago, ark4diusz said:

The question is, is the RC4 version the same as today released version? 

Chewwy94 on his stream said that he bought the new version of AS (while he doesn't need to, because he participated in the Open beta), installed it and noticed that released version has the same number as RC4 version (7638). 

Can someone confirm it? 

Damian confirmed that it is the same build in the HiFi forum.

"Yes, RC4 (B7638) is official, you don't need to update if you already had RC4. Thank you!"

Source: https://forums.hifisimtech.com/threads/official-version-rc-4.13459/#post-60439

Edited December 2, 2020 by Avionixz

[pilatuz 141]

32 minutes ago, Avionixz said:

Damian confirmed that it is the same build in the HiFi forum.

"Yes, RC4 (B7638) is official, you don't need to update if you already had RC4. Thank you!"

Source: https://forums.hifisimtech.com/threads/official-version-rc-4.13459/#post-60439

That is even better news haha

[Chaos81 110]

EDIT: Too slow.

Edited December 2, 2020 by Chaos81

[Afterburner 374]

7 hours ago, aldridgem said:

There are other improvements made according to Hifi even for P3Dv4 without EA.Those improvements have not been made to the UI but more in weather depiction and accuracy within the sim itself.

I would look here for more info:https://hifisimtech.com/activesky-p3d-released/.

FWIW: For me, ASP3D with P3Dv5 was a noticeable difference vs what I saw in P3Dv4.5.

On the website you linked to, it states:

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While EA mode has received a lot of attention, non-EA mode is also fully supported and expanded with many improvements in general weather synthesis and depiction based on feedback over the past years.

I would like to know what are these "many improvements in general weather synthesis and depiction" specifically.

[Damian Clark 1,231]

Just to clarify again: You do not need to buy ASP3D if you received it for free by participating in the Open Beta.  If you did not participate, and do not have an ASP3D account already, then ASP3D is not provided for free.  

We offer ASP3D standard and upgrade versions, with upgrade version eligible products being ASP4, AS16 for FSX and AS16 for P3D.

[mobiel 71]

6 minutes ago, Damian Clark said:

Just to clarify again: You do not need to buy ASP3D if you received it for free by participating in the Open Beta.  If you did not participate, and do not have an ASP3D account already, then ASP3D is not provided for free.  

We offer ASP3D standard and upgrade versions, with upgrade version eligible products being ASP4, AS16 for FSX and AS16 for P3D.

So I do not need to download AS again if I was a Beta tester?

[Damian Clark 1,231]

10 minutes ago, Afterburner said:

I would like to know what are these "many improvements in general weather synthesis and depiction" specifically.

It's a culmination of 3 years of development after ASP4 main enhancement development focus ended.  We don't have a line by line item of every single item changed, fixed, added, tuned, or adjusted, but it is a progression of our weather technology and a result of over 70 unique new builds either internally or externally tested and improved, relating to the core systems and features that affect all use including P4, P5, EA, non-EA, etc.

With that said, the focus of ASP3D development has been P3Dv5 and EA mode, and the bulk of recent development effort has focused on that (and will continue focusing on that).  If you're running P3D4, you're probably not going to see the same value as someone with P5 and/or running EA mode.

Edited December 2, 2020 by Damian Clark

[Damian Clark 1,231]

Just now, mobiel said:

So I do not need to download AS again if I was a Beta tester?

The latest build is always shown in in the app.  If you're not getting an update prompt, and/or your current build matches the build shown in latest official version on our downloads page, then you do not need to update.

[Dreamflight767 312]

Is there a tutorial on how to use ASP3D.  I understand the WX injection but no clue about lighting, shading, or TrueSky.

[G-YMML1 582]

I guess there are no benefits for the 4.5HF3 users and we can stay safe with the 7410 release, correct?

[Samaritano 304]

2 hours ago, Damian Clark said:

It's a culmination of 3 years of development after ASP4 main enhancement development focus ended.  We don't have a line by line item of every single item changed, fixed, added, tuned, or adjusted, but it is a progression of our weather technology and a result of over 70 unique new builds either internally or externally tested and improved, relating to the core systems and features that affect all use including P4, P5, EA, non-EA, etc.

With that said, the focus of ASP3D development has been P3Dv5 and EA mode, and the bulk of recent development effort has focused on that (and will continue focusing on that).  If you're running P3D4, you're probably not going to see the same value as someone with P5 and/or running EA mode.

@Damian Clark Do you guys have a means to accept donations either via Paypal or any other way? I was part of the Beta and I did get it for free but I would like to contribute to all you guys hard work to show some appreciation.

[Damian Clark 1,231]

4 minutes ago, G-YMML1 said:

I guess there are no benefits for the 4.5HF3 users and we can stay safe with the 7410 release, correct?

Incorrect.  There are numerous benefits, just not as many as compared to P3Dv5/EA related use.  Please check out the product page, the main points are all listed there.

[Flic1 976]

1 minute ago, Damian Clark said:

 There are numerous benefits, just not as many as compared to P3Dv5/EA related use.

Hi Damian - DO the visibility settings work like they used to for EA?  For example, the settings for max upper visibility, ground visibility etc.  There were certain settings for volumetric fog use (199 miles vs 200 miles) and other things.  Are these still applicable to EA?

[Damian Clark 1,231]

No, with EA the options are not relevant in same way.  Our EA adjustments for better accuracy, Volfog and smoothing are automatic.

[Damian Clark 1,231]

10 minutes ago, Samaritano said:

I would like to contribute to all you guys hard work to show some appreciation

Thanks, by using our product and giving feedback that is more than enough and we are grateful.  Your beta participation is also much appreciated.