Updates:

 

I think I have spotted another issue with the freighter variant.🤨

If i try and select the Bulk Cargo Door (which the F variant does have ), I see no actual movement of any door on the external model although the Door options page indicates it is moving. This is working on the MSFS version.

All other doors work for me.
 

 

BTW -  I have created a basic GSX aircraft profile for the MD-11F should anyone want it that is configured for pilot entry to Door 1L. Main, forward and aft cargo doors are also operable. These do not have any logic checks built in though.

I need to read the TFDI info for more details on how to add the logic checks for the doors.

Note: The MSFS version of the GSX profile is a good starting point however all the door alignments are off.

Feel free to PM me and I will send it to you.

TFDI I am informed will begin on working on some product updates this week based on logged Support tickets and Discord feedback.

On 7/4/2024 at 1:21 AM, Blasb said:

I cant even get it to launch...instant CTD. Hopefully I will get it resolved but yeah seems like quite a few people have had this/similar issues on P3Dv5. Seems like there is also quite a few bugs and other things that need to be sorted specifically for the P3D version.

Just had a 2h support/bug fixing session with TFDI and they fixed the issue. They will also push out a patch for it at some point (possibly quite soon) so that everyone else with the same issue can fly it! Going to be great to finally fly this bird.🙂

Prepar3dv5 version here.

New bugs I found:

1) No matter which value I insert in Payload-Cargo kgs page, it never gets above 68584. Load is shown in weights page as 43%. And I can't load more weight.

2) SIDs and STARs are completely wrong and foolish. I have to load every fix by hand.

Hi Folks,

 

Another update..

On TFDI's Discord, one of the Developers announced a fix yesterday for the VRAM issues is now available.

 

Instructions: We have just released an update specifically for P3D to address VRAM consumption and an initial CTD. P3D users, please use the MD-11 Install Manager utility to ensure you have the latest version.

Great news on the fix. Looking forward to test it.

Cheers

Has anyone tested it yet? 

I tested the new patch 1.0.1.0. Well, the plane is running now.There is no more CTD when you load the plane. But that VRAM usage is still to high. I just got 8GB VRAM. Without Scenery it is hanging on 6.8 GB. The Community Manager from TFDI told me that they gonna provide a seperate patch for it. So Simmers with 8GB Vram still need to wait. 

Cheers

 

9 minutes ago, Hinzo34 said:

 But that VRAM usage is still to high. I just got 8GB VRAM. Without Scenery it is hanging on 6.8 GB. The Community Manager from TFDI told me that they gonna provide a seperate patch for it. So Simmers with 8GB Vram still need to wait. 

Cheers

 

I am on that boat (GTX 1080 8gb).... what a frustration...

So with an RTX 3070 and fix installed I get the following:

At Randolph airbase (default P3D airport, no weather); VC  has 5.5Gb VRAM consumed and external view is 6.1GB

 

If I load up a reasonable airport  (not one of the high traffic, complex heavy ones) such as East Midlands Orbx scenery and ASP3D (medium cloud settings)

My VC starts at 5.8GB consumed however I notice this gradually increase as a flip between VC and external view with it finally maxing out at 6.5Gb. It does not seem to free memory up when returning to the VC.

For the external view, I am stable with about 6.6Gb VRAM consumed.
 

 

So the fix is a small improvement  however it is on the limit of a 8Gb graphics card and it still significantly more VRAM than any other P3D aircraft I own.

In comparison to what I have been flying with the PMDG T7, this usually hovers around 3.8-4.0Gb VRAM consumed in the VC.

 

Anyway, I was able to take off now but I would imagine with a heavy scenery loaded such as EGLL or EDDF or KJFK and with AI loaded, you could still run into issues if you have an 8GB graphics card.

There is some more work to be done I think by TFDI on this.

 

Where does one obtain the update? I cannot find it on tfdi's site.

Just now, Zatoichi said:

Where does one obtain the update? I cannot find it on tfdi's site.

I believe you only need to run again your installer.

Thank you, sir.

14 minutes ago, Zatoichi said:

Thank you, sir.

Just run the installer again used to install the original aircraft. It should report finding a new version 1.0.1 is available first. Then accept the prompt to update.

19 hours ago, robertorizzo said:

Prepar3dv5 version here.

New bugs I found:

1) No matter which value I insert in Payload-Cargo kgs page, it never gets above 68584. Load is shown in weights page as 43%. And I can't load more weight.

2) SIDs and STARs are completely wrong and foolish. I have to load every fix by hand.

Re #2, I can confirm the same issue. SIDS and STARS are non-sensical and have no match to the current AIRAC data.

Tomorrow Navigraph should release the next cycle which should also support the MD11. I am hopeful that will resolve the SID/STAR issue. We shall see!

If there is still an issue, please raise a Support ticket with TFDI please.

Quick update:

 

There is a small improvement in VRAM consumption with 1.0.1 version installed but TFDI have explained they believe the issue with the VRAM is the RealLight textures that are used to provide night lighting.
I have asked TFDI if RealLight can be disabled  if a user wants to try that approach while they figure out another solution.

 

FWIW, I tried a different airport, this time Aerosoft's Cologne airport. It's  a nice airport with some detail, but not usually very taxing/heavy on my sim PC.
With 1024 Texture Resolution , 35% AI  and no ASP3D weather running, in VC view I see 6.3Gb VRAM already consumed. As soon as I move to an external view, then I am at 7.0GB (running an RTX 3070 8Gb currently) and then the dreaded CTD occurs.

EDIT: Suggestion is to rename Reallight.DLL to something else such as RealLight.OFF. If you decide to delete it, make a back up first!

Edited July 10, 20241 yr by 787flyer
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