May 22, 20233 yr https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/tile/3d-tiles I think it is a matter of weeks until we see API level integration of Google's 3D cities and worldwide ortho to X-Plane. Good news! - Currently giving X-Plane 12.10 a spin on Shadow PC. 10 years with X-Plane now, since 10.20
May 22, 20233 yr This is PROMISING !!! Flying gliders since 1980 Flightsimming since 1992 AMD Ryzen 5600x, 32GB RAM, GPU Nvidia RTX 3060 Ti 8 GB, 1 TB and 500 GB nvme2 SSD drives, HP 27" 60Hz LED monitor @ 1920x1080, T16000, Hotas from old X52 Pro, Saitek Combat Rudder Pro (2010 model)
May 22, 20233 yr Very interesting. What I wouldn't give to have quality streamed worldwide ortho (from a fast server) in X-Plane. The 3D city / photogrammetry isn't that high on the wish list but I still wouldn't mind seeing it. [MSI MPG X870E Carbon | 9800X3D (PBO +200Mhz / -20 Offset) | Corsair 64GB DDR5 (Custom Timings) | RTX 4090 Founders Edition (Undervolted) | WD SNX 850X 4TB + 4TB | Antec Flux Pro]
May 22, 20233 yr ICYMI: "Note: Your use of Photorealistic 3D Tiles in the Experimental stage will: (i) be free of charge, and (ii) require you to enable billing on each of your projects using Photorealistic 3D Tiles. We have no obligation to notify you when your free trial ends, and we reserve the right to modify or terminate the free trial at any time, without notice and in our sole discretion." My MSFS 2020 repaints: Flightsim.to - Profile of HStreet Working on MSFS 2024 versions.
May 22, 20233 yr 9 minutes ago, hs118 said: ICYMI: "Note: Your use of Photorealistic 3D Tiles in the Experimental stage will: (i) be free of charge, and (ii) require you to enable billing on each of your projects using Photorealistic 3D Tiles. We have no obligation to notify you when your free trial ends, and we reserve the right to modify or terminate the free trial at any time, without notice and in our sole discretion." Dang, that's a sleazy approach. [MSI MPG X870E Carbon | 9800X3D (PBO +200Mhz / -20 Offset) | Corsair 64GB DDR5 (Custom Timings) | RTX 4090 Founders Edition (Undervolted) | WD SNX 850X 4TB + 4TB | Antec Flux Pro]
May 22, 20233 yr 2 minutes ago, Sethos said: Dang, that's a sleazy approach. LOL, "Do no evil" My MSFS 2020 repaints: Flightsim.to - Profile of HStreet Working on MSFS 2024 versions.
May 22, 20233 yr 4 hours ago, hs118 said: ICYMI: "Note: Your use of Photorealistic 3D Tiles in the Experimental stage will: (i) be free of charge, and (ii) require you to enable billing on each of your projects using Photorealistic 3D Tiles. We have no obligation to notify you when your free trial ends, and we reserve the right to modify or terminate the free trial at any time, without notice and in our sole discretion." The corner dealer is offering free heroin in a limited time offer. After that...you're hooked and it ain't free no mo' Bob Scott | President and CEO, AVSIM Inc ATP Gulfstream II-III-IV-V Sys1 (MSFS20+24/XPlane12+11): AMD 9800X3D, water 2x240mm, MSI MPG X670E Carbon, 64GB GSkill 6000/30, nVidia RTX4090FE Alienware AW3821DW 38" 21:9 GSync, 2x4TB Crucial T705 PCIe5 + 2x2TB Samsung 990 SSD, EVGA 1000P2 PSU, 12.9" iPad Pro Thrustmaster TCA Boeing Yoke, TCA Airbus Sidestick, Twin TCA Airbus Throttle quads, PFC Cirrus Pedals, Coolermaster HAF932 case Sys2 (P3Dv5/v4): i9-13900KS, water 2x360mm, ASUS Z790 Hero, 32GB GSkill 7800MHz CAS36, ASUS RTX4090 Samsung 55" JS8500 4K TV@60Hz, 3x 2TB WD SN850X 1x 4TB Crucial P3 M.2 NVME SSD, EVGA 1600T2 PSU Fiber link to Yamaha RX-V467 Home Theater Receiver, Polk/Klipsch 6" bookshelf speakers, Polk 12" subwoofer, 12.9" iPad Pro PFC yoke/throttle quad/pedals with custom Hall sensor retrofit, Thermaltake View 71 case, Stream Deck XL button box Sys3 (DCS/P3Dv4/ATS/ETS): AMD 7800X3D, MSI MPG X870E Carbon, Noctua NH-D15S, 64GB GSkill 6000/30, EVGA RTX3090 Alienware AW3420DW 34" 21:9 GSync, Corsair HX1000i PSU, 4TB Crucial T705 PCIe5 + 2TB Samsung 970Evo Plus, TM TCA Officer Pack, Saitek combat pedals, TM Warthog, TM RS300 FF wheel/pedals, Coolermaster HAF XB case
May 22, 20233 yr 5 hours ago, hs118 said: ICYMI: "Note: Your use of Photorealistic 3D Tiles in the Experimental stage will: (i) be free of charge, and (ii) require you to enable billing on each of your projects using Photorealistic 3D Tiles. We have no obligation to notify you when your free trial ends, and we reserve the right to modify or terminate the free trial at any time, without notice and in our sole discretion." That is normal for everything Google offers for 'free'. If their incomes drops or usage becomes more expensive than anticipated, they can turn it off the well without legal liability. System Spec 1: Nvidia RTX 4090, AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D, Res 5120x1440, HP Reverb G2System Spec 2: AMD Radeon RX 7900XT, Intel I-9 9990K, Res 3840x1080, HP Reverb G2
May 22, 20233 yr If it is anything like some of their other API's, it will suddenly become VERY expensive. The Google Maps and places API provides $200 per month of free data, but once you go over the limit -- watch out! Martin Sims: MSFS 2020, MSFS 2024 and X-plane 11 Home Airport: CYCW - Chilliwack, BC Canada i5 13600KF 32GB DDR4 3600 RAM, RTX3080TI Meta Quest 3
May 22, 20233 yr Just now, turnandbank said: If it is anything like some of their other API's, it will suddenly become VERY expensive. The Google Maps and places API provides $200 per month of free data, but once you go over the limit -- watch out! There is always a catch with google. Licensing map data from google has always been more expensive than the competition. They were very quick to block my IP when I downloaded too much orthos from them. I wonder how many people, if any would be willing to pay $10-20/month to stream ortho and 3D assets from google into xplane if allowed. On the flip side you can appreciate what a bargain Microsoft is offering with unlimited streaming after a one-time purchase of the sim. Flight Sim PC - OS: Windows 11 Pro. CPU: i9-13900K. RAM: 64GB. GPU: NVidia RTX 4090 OCFlight Sim Xbox - Seriex X, 3TB
May 22, 20233 yr Same with AWS, after you finish up free tier price sky rocket...down to every byte that goes or comes out of VPC System Spec 1: Nvidia RTX 4090, AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D, Res 5120x1440, HP Reverb G2System Spec 2: AMD Radeon RX 7900XT, Intel I-9 9990K, Res 3840x1080, HP Reverb G2
May 22, 20233 yr 3 hours ago, brinx said: There is always a catch with google. Licensing map data from google has always been more expensive than the competition. They were very quick to block my IP when I downloaded too much orthos from them. I wonder how many people, if any would be willing to pay $10-20/month to stream ortho and 3D assets from google into xplane if allowed. On the flip side you can appreciate what a bargain Microsoft is offering with unlimited streaming after a one-time purchase of the sim. I think that for most of us who can buy a PC for over 3000$ every 5 years, this won't be a problem at all. I am already paying more for a Youtube subscription. MSFS has the datas but the sim is still not really an option because of its limitations and downsides. Edited May 22, 20233 yr by Franz007 i9 12900k, RTX 3090, 32GB RAM
May 23, 20233 yr Commercial Member 4 hours ago, Franz007 said: I think that for most of us who can buy a PC for over 3000$ every 5 years, this won't be a problem at all. I am already paying more for a Youtube subscription. MSFS has the datas but the sim is still not really an option because of its limitations and downsides. I deal with certain individuals who feel it's their right to obtain software without paying for it. Comments like "I'm not paying $50 for something when I can get it for free." Our DRM is pretty good with catching that kind of thing. These are the same people who brag in certain forums that they just spent $6000 on a fully spruced up PC. Priorities, Franz. A 4 figure PC is far more important than software that costs less $100 to some people. 😛
May 23, 20233 yr 8 hours ago, Franz007 said: I am already paying more for a Youtube subscription. Huuh?
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