Clarity on upgrading from 5.1

[BWBriscoe 116]

Hi,

I would like some clarity on upgrading.

Some people say just reinstall the client file, but others say also the scenery. Can someone give me a really simple breakdown of the best upgrade process is  (what to uninstall, install etc).

Thanks

[Bert Pieke 7,585]

Start with Client only.

[Greggy_D 936]

Bottom of Page 3 straight from the source:

https://www.prepar3d.com/Prepar3D_Download_and_Install_Instructions_v5.pdf

[BWBriscoe 116]

Thanks, I’ve read just to uninstall and reinstall Client but some people have said there are scenery updates and this also has to be updated... 

[kaha 205]

2 minutes ago, Greggy_D said:

Bottom of Page 3 straight from the source:

https://www.prepar3d.com/Prepar3D_Download_and_Install_Instructions_v5.pdf

This doesn't explain much. It only states you should update the Client first followed by Content and/or scenery. Or do a complete un- and reinstall.

Karl

[Bert Pieke 7,585]

2 minutes ago, BWBriscoe said:

Thanks, I’ve read just to uninstall and reinstall Client but some people have said there are scenery updates and this also has to be updated... 

You can do that later, if at all..

[kaha 205]

I do the scenery update because of the improvements in Alaska.

Karl

 

Prepar3D Scenery

Fixes and Improvements

• Updates to KRND, KLOU, KSDF, KEDW, and VETZ.
• Fixed several scenery and water issues in the northern arctic region, Senegal, Guatemala, Kauai, and Alaska.
• Fixed issue with jetways not moving in some cases.
• Fixed issues with SIDs displays of certain VORs.
• Correct Tacan X/Y frequencies.

[Greggy_D 936]

2 hours ago, kaha said:

This doesn't explain much. It only states you should update the Client first followed by Content and/or scenery. Or do a complete un- and reinstall.

It explains everything.  🙄

[PilotPete99 915]

I just installed the client only and shift + z does nothing. I checked the keyboard settings and it is correct. Any idea why shift + z may not work if only updating client?

Cheers, Pete

[markmasterson 63]

Need to add the Content or else you will not see the Shift z.   Prepar3d Forums

[spilok 1,134]

Did all 3.  Why not do all 3?  First, uninstall Client; install new Client.  Second, uninstall Content; install new Content. Third, uninstall Scenery; install new Scenery.  Simple!  Absolutely no problem.  It should be as smooth as clockwork!

Stan

[Bert Pieke 7,585]

1 hour ago, markmasterson said:

Need to add the Content or else you will not see the Shift z.   Prepar3d Forums

Actually, no... there is a simple workaround..

[Bert Pieke 7,585]

1 hour ago, spilok said:

Absolutely no problem.  It should be as smooth as clockwork!

Unless you have custom modifications that you want to keep.. 😉

[GSalden 4,657]

3 hours ago, spilok said:

Did all 3.  Why not do all 3?  First, uninstall Client; install new Client.  Second, uninstall Content; install new Content. Third, uninstall Scenery; install new Scenery.  Simple!  Absolutely no problem.  It should be as smooth as clockwork!

Stan

No more reinstall of FTX Global when updating scenery or content ?

Edited June 10, 2021 by GSalden

[Reader 2,021]

5 minutes ago, GSalden said:

No more reinstall of FTX Global when updating scenery or content ?

https://orbxsystems.com/forum/topic/192424-installing-a-p3d-v5-hotfix-or-update-correctly/