Imaginesim KLGA NEW YORK LAGUARDIA P3D V4

Hi Chuck,

Thanks for the update - I thought it was already v4 compatible - I'll keep an eye out for the update... Much appreciated...

Regards,
Scott

Just downloaded the update. Runs extremely smooth compared to previous version. Make sure to back your water detail off if set to ultra to high or you'll have water on the surface. 

2 hours ago, DaveS said:

Just downloaded the update. Runs extremely smooth compared to previous version. Make sure to back your water detail off if set to ultra to high or you'll have water on the surface. 

I hope so. I installed their new Atlanta version and I still get bad performance.

Both the updated version of KLGA and KATL run great. The improvements are very nice and bring new life back to the scenery.

5 hours ago, scottb613 said:

Thanks for the update - I thought it was already v4 compatible - I'll keep an eye out for the update... Much appreciated...

Compatible, yes, but not optimized for P3Dv4.  Use of v4-specific ground polys, materials better suited for dynamic lighting etc can really improve performance even where it functioned in v4 before.  The difference in KATL was pretty significant; I suspect this one will be a noticeable improvement too.

Cheers

Bob Scott

18 minutes ago, w6kd said:

Compatible, yes, but not optimized for P3Dv4.  Use of v4-specific ground polys, materials better suited for dynamic lighting etc can really improve performance even where it functioned in v4 before.  The difference in KATL was pretty significant; I suspect this one will be a noticeable improvement too.

Cheers

Bob Scott

Hi Bob,

Thanks for the input !!!

I'll see if I can get it loaded tonight...

Regards,
Scott

Neither of these (KATL and KLGA) were showing up in my Add-On's list.  During Install I select path D:\Imagine Simulation.

I see the entries in Add-on.cfg, 

[Package.0]
PATH=D:\Imagine Simulation\KATL Atlanta P3Dv4\
TITLE=Imagine Simulation KATL3_PD4
ACTIVE=true
REQUIRED=false
[Package.1]
PATH=D:\Imagine Simulation\KLGA LaGuardia P3Dv4\
TITLE=Imagine Simulation KLGA2_PD4
ACTIVE=true
REQUIRED=false

But they seem to be missing their representative folder under C:\Users\Rob\Documents\Prepar3D v4 Add-ons   ... also the add-on.xml's are not representing their actual install location, they are relative locations?

I was able to solve the problem by setting up folders under C:\Users\Rob\Documents\Prepar3D v4 Add-ons and copy the add-on.xml files over to these folders and then change the path parameter in the add-on.xml to point to the install location.

Unfortunately I can't seem to solve this issue (tried everything I know):

Cheers, Rob.

1 hour ago, Brian_A_Neuman said:

Turn your water from Ultra to High.

I read about, but unfortunately that changes still results in the same issue.

Cheers, Rob.

This may be an elevation problem as I have the same type problem as Rob for KLGA when the default, add-on or payware of KLAG is installed. It seems to be rare and I have not been able to find a cure yet, so holding off on this Imaginesim version hoping Rob finds a cure. I have seen elevation problems corrected in the forums for other airports, but not for KLAG. Orbx is neither on my PC nor any other add-on land class, just default FSX.

Hi Folks,

Loaded this up - are there seasonal textures ? All I see is grass while the surrounding terrain is all snow...

Thanks...

Regards,

Scott

3 hours ago, scottb613 said:

Loaded this up - are there seasonal textures ?

Yes, the scenery configuration tool should have come up during install ... looks very similar to the 29Palms configuration tool so I'm guessing the configuration tool aspect is from the same developer (should be black background with orange checkbox items including seasons option).  If you have the older white background and green X box then that's the older version not the newer version of KLGA.

14 hours ago, Brian_A_Neuman said:

you have Orbx vector, did you check AEC?

Yes, AEC tool doesn't correct the problem.

4 hours ago, bytes said:

so holding off on this Imaginesim version hoping Rob finds a cure

So far I've not found a cure, ran a search on *KLGA*.* and found two files, set them to .OFF unfortunately still the same issue.

Also tried changing the layer value (default was 2) which would effectively place it at the almost the lowest priority ... not sure I understand ImagineSim thought behind that?  Anyway, tried other layer values and nothing has worked.

 I didn't have DD NY installed, I have Orbx FTX Global, OpenLC NA, Vector and PILOT's Mesh ... tried PILOT's AFM tool to flatten KLGA but that didn't solve the issue either.  In a final last ditch attempt I tried using the old school add to scenery library method AND set water to "High" and that partially solved some of the issues, but I still ended up with Boats in the middle of runways:

However, boats in the middle of runways and not being able to use Water = Ultra is too much of a "blind eye" for me to accept.

Just to make sure there isn't some "inherent" problem with my Sim, I installed DD's New York and New York Airports that has KLGA ... there were no issues with DD's KLGA.  

I prefer Imagine Sim's version ofKLGA, but it does appear there is something not right about their elevation BGL.  So for now I'll stick with DD KLGA and hope Imagine Sim address the issue ... does seem odd since Imagine Sim suggested native P3D V4 compile and even a separate installer for P3D V4.

Cheers, Rob.

If that’s the case then why wouldn’t an interfering BGL also interfere with DD’s KLGA?  I installed DD’s KGLA after installing Imagin Sim’s version.

definitely still a mystery but Combine this issue with the installer not installing the Add-On process correctly (I had to do it manually and make adjustments) ... my hunch is there is an installer issue, perhaps missing a BGL or two?

Cheers, Rob