On 12/3/2020 at 12:57 PM, TASCHMANN said:

He has stated that there are "numerous benefits" to upgrading for V4 users---We're just wondering what some of them are

These highlights and features from the product page pertain to both versions of P3D:

• New P3D add-on specification design with all items installed outside of the P3D folders
• New Universal XGauge design that works for all aircraft at any time without requiring panel additions
• New networking design that eliminates the need for SimConnect configuration or use between clients and server – Just install ASP3D on the client, the included AS P3D Connector Installer on the server, make sure your networked shares are configured, and go
• Wind smoothing redesigned for higher frequency force actuation and organic feel
  Major enhancements to the data network, weather synthesis, interpolation, and other core weather simulation and depiction technologies – now with much increased performance, stability and availability
• Includes the most advanced version of our award-winning core weather engine and weather data services, being refined now for over 20 years

To expand on the above, the general incremental improvements that pertain to P3Dv4 focus on synthesis, depiction, logic, fixes, tweaks, adjustments and tuning that is typical through approximately 70 tested iterations/builds of our product over about 3 years.  So things like changing how elevation at airports might effect ridge lift in certain circumstances, how to deal with Canadian Auto METAR maxima if it's not listed as 9sm as expected, how to deal with new /-character type unknown data in METAR strings, processing server-based data differently for more stability and quicker downloads, are examples of changes made (and there are hundreds if not thousands similar to this) that go into our latest product like ASP3D, vs older products where we have stopped adding this kind of forward development.  

Our focus on this new product has always been P3Dv5 and EA, while also providing P3Dv4 integration, so there are more features and certainly things will look a lot more different in P5/EA compared to ASP4, but there are improvements throughout and we think we've priced this right and are providing great value given all the work put into this.  But each can make up their own mind... if there aren't enough features listed and/or you don't care to upgrade to the latest version, there is no reason you can't stay with your current version.  We'll also be adding quite a few new things that may interest you moving forward so you may want to stay tuned to our feature list/product info as we go along.

Thanks!

Edited December 4, 20205 yr by Damian Clark

8 hours ago, zecanelao said:

What's the performance impact this add-on has with P3Dv5 (EA off)

We have had very positive feedback regarding non-EA performance with P5.1+HF1, due to both HF1 changes and improvements in ASP3D backend systems.  Hopefully customers with direct experience can chime in.  We've also had similar feedback with EA but non-EA has been noticeably improved from previous versions based on feedback.

Edited December 4, 20205 yr by Damian Clark

To ask another silly question, as a rex user since the FS9 Days, does this also include cloud textures? If not what program would I need to use to upgrade the default cloud textures if not using EA?

2 hours ago, Garys said:

To ask another silly question, as a rex user since the FS9 Days, does this also include cloud textures?

It does not.

2 hours ago, Garys said:

If not what program would I need to use to upgrade the default cloud textures if not using EA?

ASCA (or REX's cloud texture product)

Anyone knows if ASP3D now is able to control weather on multiple view pc’s, so ASP3D on a client without P3D and 2 or more P3D view pc’s with the AS P3D Connector installed ?

Posted this question on the HiFiSimtech forum several days ago but no reply up to now. I do have AS for V4.

Thanks

8 hours ago, Damian Clark said:

We have had very positive feedback regarding non-EA performance with P5.1+HF1, due to both HF1 changes and improvements in ASP3D backend systems.  Hopefully customers with direct experience can chime in.  We've also had similar feedback with EA but non-EA has been noticeably improved from previous versions based on feedback.

No flght without AS(I also participated in the Beta) and no issues with performance. In heavy fog and OC situation I never had less than 28 FPS with Pmdg 738 NGXu. I7¬9700K, Asus Prime Z390 @4Ghz with RTX 1070 (non oc).

Regards

Michael

@Damian Clark Thank you for your thorough explanation of features in ASP3D that are relevant for P3Dv4. I hope that ASP3D will make future improvements in performance and features for P3Dv4 as well.

2 hours ago, Afterburner said:

@Damian Clark Thank you for your thorough explanation of features in ASP3D that are relevant for P3Dv4. I hope that ASP3D will make future improvements in performance and features for P3Dv4 as well.

Agreed. Well done.

3 hours ago, Afterburner said:

@Damian Clark Thank you for your thorough explanation of features in ASP3D that are relevant for P3Dv4. I hope that ASP3D will make future improvements in performance and features for P3Dv4 as well.

Why would you stay on v4 whereby v5.1 without EA is far more better performance.

mike

I am currently on Beta 7638 and will buy the official upgrade version. Do I have to delete the Beta first or is it possible to install over the Beta? What about re-registering my license?

Michael

3 hours ago, mikeymike said:

Why would you stay on v4 whereby v5.1 without EA is far more better performance.

mike

My video card doesn't cut it for P3D v5.1 with only 6 GB of VRAM, and I do not plan to upgrade it at this time. I am happy with P3Dv4 without EA despite some possible sacrifices in performance compared to v5. At least v4 is a stable platform without any updates messing up the functionality of add-ons.

17 minutes ago, michaelth said:

I am currently on Beta 7638 and will buy the official upgrade version. Do I have to delete the Beta first or is it possible to install over the Beta? What about re-registering my license?

Michael

If you were part of the beta you get it for free, just download the official version and override your current installation

4 minutes ago, Shomron said:

If you were part of the beta you get it for free, just download the official version and override your current installation

 The full installer is version 7638 like the RC4 so I think there´s no need to do anything.

5.1 HF user here and I mainly fly with EA off due to the visual issues at dawn/dusk and at night. ActiveSky works a great and I have been using every beta as well as the release version. If you are a v4 user coming to v5 you will benefit from improved performance and finally the sim stability has caught up as well now. 
 

My thanks and compliments to Damian and his team. AS (with Cloud Art) is a fantastic set of programs which enjoyed unparalleled support! I couldn’t use P3D without AS. 

Edited December 5, 20205 yr by alepro21

Just set up a flight and I did notice something strange which did not happen last night on a flight in Europe l.

thou setting up a flight from YMML to YSSY

noticing flashing/ flickering of clouds.

I switch off ASP3D and all is well.

i did read in a post someone else had this issue. And wondering if there is a fix?

thanks

mike