Fenix and performance

[JYW 2,980]

11 hours ago, Claudius_ said:

Someone here wrote different regarding a working EFB

I think you're getting confused here.

Two distinctions:-

1). The EFB must be running, as it controls authentication and the systems logic (it's th interface with the external Prosim engine).

2). You don't have to use the EFB for anything, if you don't want to.   But there is no way of turning it off or deactivating it, because of point 1 above.

[CFIJose 5,485]

43 minutes ago, WestAir said:

Agreed. Maybe poke the devs in the discord and see if they wouldn't add some integration - or at the very very least - connect the seat belt sign to the same toggle the FBW uses, which triggers the seatbelts in SLC.

As for Dave updating SLC to 1.6, I think he's given up. It's been an "imminent release!" since August of 2020, with "Coming out in days!" announcements every 3-5 months since.

His name is Steve. The last time I sent him an e-mail he responded he said it was still going to be updated. I'll check with him again.

I'm actually happy with this version and I'm happy to play all announcements manually.

[WestAir 2,522]

4 minutes ago, DJJose said:

His name is Steve. The last time I sent him an e-mail he responded he said it was still going to be updated. I'll check with him again.

I'm actually happy with this version and I'm happy to play all announcements manually.

Awesome! I'm personally not too upset. I think he had a newborn since 1.55 dropped, and being the lone developer with a newborn has pretty predictable results. (No new updates) 😂

[Cpt_Piett 4,652]

Here's a video demonstrating performance in the Fenix. Please disregard all the oddities and ECAM warnings as it's a replay using flight recorder.

 

Edited May 24, 2022 by Cpt_Piett

[Bobsk8 12,732]

 

[Bobsk8 12,732]

 

[MrBitstFlyer 3,875]

In the cruise at FL360 between KDEN and KLAX.  Stunned at how smooth this is by using the iGPU - as smooth as my GA aircraft - amazing!  If you haven't investigated your integrated GPU, give it a go!

[MrBitstFlyer 3,875]

10 minutes ago, Bobsk8 said:

 

Love this pilot, some of the best videos.

[Cpt_Piett 4,652]

Performance is surprisingly good for such a complex addon, as can be seen in the video I posted above. My goal for the video was to find a location with complex scenery and use the highest settings possible whilst still maintaining a stable 30fps. 

[Fiorentoni 4,227]

7 hours ago, DJJose said:

It works without any update. I just need to manually input number of passengers, airport, and departure time. I like that soundpacks are customizable.

BTW, how do I make the information on the VC sharper or easier to read? It's not as clear as in the YT videos I've been watching. Thanks!

What do you mean with information on the VC? You mean the textures? They are crystal clear on my side, but I have texture resolution at ultra.
Or do you mean the displays? That‘s set by the display quality setting in the fenix app.

[nikolajz1 90]

My FPS is lower than average with the Fenix but smooter than other planes. Makes it less noticable. Get around 30 fps with the Fenix l, 34 with the PMDG, and 40 with the FBW.

[ShawnG 1,823]

switching to GPU display rendering cleared the low frames I had on my first couple of flights.

[bobcat999 8,483]

2 hours ago, ShawnG said:

switching to GPU display rendering cleared the low frames I had on my first couple of flights.

What GPU do you have Shawn?

[tfm 169]

Does any techy-type know the answer to this?

 

I have an old 1080 ti lying around. If I can find a way to plug it back in and power it up, can the Fenix use it to render? Or does it have to be the iGPU? 🤔

[Zangoose 1,631]

2 minutes ago, tfm said:

Does any techy-type know the answer to this?

 

I have an old 1080 ti lying around. If I can find a way to plug it back in and power it up, can the Fenix use it to render? Or does it have to be the iGPU? 🤔

In theory you should be able to select it - As the drop down menu would list any GPUs that you have installed on your system. Not sure how well it would work but you can give it a go.