davidjpowell1974

I started a thread a little while ago on whether it was worth the re-purchase. For the record, I lasted 3 weeks without the 777, The 737 I'm holding off for a little while longer.

Thanks Damien. That's one culprit off my list :smile:

Am working through some ctd issues on P3D v3 I run ASN networked Under my p3d process tree is something called as_audio.exe. Under that tree is a greedy little thing called conhost.exe that is using 2.3 gb. What is this and is there anything I can do to reduce the system overhead? Regards David

Am now struggling. Happens most flights. error message is Log Name: Application Source: Application Error Date: 23/01/2016 21:05:10 Event ID: 1000 Task Category: (100) Level: Error Keywords: Classic User: N/A Computer: DESKTOP-LN01DML Description: Faulting application name: Prepar3D.exe, version: 3.1.2.15831, time stamp: 0x5672b60a Faulting module name: ntdll.dll, version: 10.0.10240.16603, time stamp: 0x565531ee Exception code: 0xc0000374 Fault offset: 0x000d5aac Faulting process ID: 0x1c44 Faulting application start time: 0x01d1561a56492eb2 Faulting application path: D:\p3d\Prepar3D.exe Faulting module path: C:\Windows\SYSTEM32\ntdll.dll Report ID: d29441de-d8b5-44d3-9734-ccc5eff02336 Faulting package full name: Faulting package-relative application ID: Event Xml: <Event xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/win/2004/08/events/event"> <System> <Provider Name="Application Error" /> <EventID Qualifiers="0">1000</EventID> <Level>2</Level> <Task>100</Task> <Keywords>0x80000000000000</Keywords> <TimeCreated SystemTime="2016-01-23T21:05:10.000000000Z" /> <EventRecordID>1245</EventRecordID> <Channel>Application</Channel> <Computer>DESKTOP-LN01DML</Computer> <Security /> </System> <EventData> <Data>Prepar3D.exe</Data> <Data>3.1.2.15831</Data> <Data>5672b60a</Data> <Data>ntdll.dll</Data> <Data>10.0.10240.16603</Data> <Data>565531ee</Data> <Data>c0000374</Data> <Data>000d5aac</Data> <Data>1c44</Data> <Data>01d1561a56492eb2</Data> <Data>D:\p3d\Prepar3D.exe</Data> <Data>C:\Windows\SYSTEM32\ntdll.dll</Data> <Data>d29441de-d8b5-44d3-9734-ccc5eff02336</Data> <Data> </Data> <Data> </Data> </EventData> </Event> contents of dll file... <?xml version="1.0" encoding="WINDOWS-1252"?> -<SimBase.Document version="1,0" Type="Launch"> <Descr>Launch</Descr> <Filename>dll.xml</Filename> <Disabled>False</Disabled> <Launch.ManualLoad>False</Launch.ManualLoad> -<Launch.Addon> <Name>PMDG Interface</Name> <Disabled>False</Disabled> <Path>PMDG\DLLs\PMDG_Interface.dll</Path> <DllStartName>module_init</DllStartName> <DllStopName>module_deinit</DllStopName> </Launch.Addon> -<Launch.Addon> <Name>RAASPRO</Name> <Disabled>False</Disabled> <Path>.\RAASPRO\RAASPRO.dll</Path> <DllStartName>module_init</DllStartName> <DllStopName>module_deinit</DllStopName> </Launch.Addon> -<Launch.Addon> <Name>VAInterface</Name> <Disabled>False</Disabled> <Path>Modules\VAInterface.dll</Path> <DllStartName>module_init</DllStartName> <DllStopName>module_deinit</DllStopName> </Launch.Addon> -<Launch.Addon> <Name>FSCaptain</Name> <Disabled>False</Disabled> <ManualLoad>False</ManualLoad> <Path>FSCaptain\bin\FSCaptain.dll</Path> </Launch.Addon> -<Launch.Addon> <Name>as_connect</Name> <Disabled>False</Disabled> <Path>as_srv\as_btstrp.dll</Path> </Launch.Addon> </SimBase.Document> Grateful for any trips....... thanks David

I've recently moved to P3D and would like to use SimConnect in a networked enviroment to take the atc and weather load off my flying PC. I'm struggling to get SimConnect working, and wonder whether there is a dedicated P3D guide anywhere? Regards David

I realise that this might not be a popular post with PMDG, but I hope it will be interesting enough to remain unlocked, and hope that others might also contribute in a positive way. As a fan of PMDG for many years I have bought many of the offerings, and noted the rising trend of the cost. With that rising trend has been an associated trend in the quality of the produce,, so while the cost is high, a bit of man maths makes it no problem. The time has now come for me to make a move to P3D. I was aware of a short upgrade period when PMDG first launched the P3D versions, however at the time this was far too speculative for what was still a speculative purchase, not knowing when or even if I would make the switch. I now look at the p3d 777 and 737, and see little change from the fsx versions. Clearly some extra time and effort will have been spent on testing and installers, but it must have been minimal compared to the development of the projects, simply as they were released so quickly I know find myself contemplating paying a substantial amount to repurchase aeroplanes that I have already paid for, and it sticks in my throat, and I am finding it difficult to justify using man maths or any other type.... So my question is, is there any real significant difference that I've missed or is this simply a second chance to dip into my wallet? If it's the latter then I would urge PMDG to contemplate an upgrade path. I suspect that I am not the only person who is reluctant to dig so deep a second time.... Regards David Powell

Thanks folks. Back to the drawing board...

I'm looking to update my flying PC, but am out of date with modern pc specs. Currently use fsx and fly mainly pmdg. I may consider going to P3D soon. How would this run? CASE: NZXT H440 with Red Trim (1x140mm Exhaust, 3x120mm intake) MOTHERBOARD: MSI 970 Gaming PROCESSOR: AMD FX-8350 4Ghz Black Edition - Stable overclock to 4.4Ghz! WATERCOOLING: Corsair Hydro Series H100i GTX Extreme (Top Mounted Radiator) MEMORY: Kingston HyperX FURY 16GB 1866Mhz (Dual Channel 4x4GB) GRAPHICS: EVGA GTX 960 SuperSC Gaming 4GB GDDR5 SSD: Samsung 850 EVO 250GB HDD: 1TB WD Blue 64MB Cache 7200rpm PSU: Corsair CXM 750w Semi Modular 80+ Bronze OS: Windows 7 Professional (Will Upgrade to Windows 10 On Request) ADDITIONAL SOFTWARE: Microsoft Security Essentials, Steam Grateful for any help....

Thanks gents I'll look into accelerating my Wide FS plans. I just need to work out how to get reliable connectivity between the two pc's which are located together, but towards the edge of the wifi signal, which drops on occasion. Can't hardwire to the router... I need two networks that talk to each other, somehow. Specs are System Information ------------------ Time of this report: 9/7/2013, 00:49:00 Machine name: FLIGHTMAIN Operating System: Windows 7 Pro 64-bit Language: English (Regional Setting: English) System Manufacturer: Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd. System Model: H61M-S2P-B3 BIOS: Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Processor: Intel® Core™ i7-2600 CPU @ 3.40GHz (8 CPUs), ~3.4GHz Memory: 8192MB RAM Available OS Memory: 8176MB RAM Page File: 2762MB used, 6629MB available Windows Dir: C:\Windows DirectX Version: DirectX 11 DX Setup Parameters: Not found User DPI Setting: Using System DPI System DPI Setting: 96 DPI (100 percent) DWM DPI Scaling: Disabled DxDiag Version: 6.02.9200.16384 64bit Unicode ------------ DxDiag Notes ------------ Display Tab 1: No problems found. Display Tab 2: No problems found. Sound Tab 1: No problems found. Input Tab: No problems found. -------------------- DirectX Debug Levels -------------------- Direct3D: 0/4 (retail) DirectDraw: 0/4 (retail) DirectInput: 0/5 (retail) DirectMusic: 0/5 (retail) DirectPlay: 0/9 (retail) DirectSound: 0/5 (retail) DirectShow: 0/6 (retail) --------------- Display Devices --------------- Card name: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Manufacturer: NVIDIA Chip type: GeForce GTX 560 DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC Device Type: Full Device Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_1201&SUBSYS_00000000&REV_A1 Display Memory: 4050 MB Dedicated Memory: 978 MB Shared Memory: 3071 MB Current Mode: 1920 x 1080 (32 bit) (60Hz) Monitor Name: BenQ V2400Eco (Analog) Monitor Model: BenQ V2400Eco Monitor Id: BNQ7D01 Native Mode: 1920 x 1080(p) (60.000Hz) Output Type: HD15

I recently reinstalled w7 and consequently my software. PC is fairly up to date and not struggled before, Since then RC4 is constantly lagging. I can have a queue of instructions to respond to, particularly on approach, without even thinking about changing to a rnav. Grateful for any hints or tips... Regards David

Reading the manual helped. Can now see the plane, and flies nicely, even with a nicely striked tail.... oops Now for the tutorial and the manuals...

I'll have a look in the morning. This was the first time I'd looked outside, so I was a little surprised to see what I did... I've spent several hours tonight just reinstalling, fsx + extra's Had not realised there was more general setup stuff in the user guide Spec is System Information ------------------ Time of this report: 9/7/2013, 00:49:00 Machine name: FLIGHTMAIN Operating System: Windows 8 Pro 64-bit (6.2, Build 9200) (9200.win8_gdr.130531-1504) Language: English (Regional Setting: English) System Manufacturer: Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd. System Model: H61M-S2P-B3 BIOS: Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Processor: Intel® Core i7-2600 CPU @ 3.40GHz (8 CPUs), ~3.4GHz Memory: 8192MB RAM Available OS Memory: 8176MB RAM Page File: 2762MB used, 6629MB available Windows Dir: C:\Windows DirectX Version: DirectX 11 DX Setup Parameters: Not found User DPI Setting: Using System DPI System DPI Setting: 96 DPI (100 percent) DWM DPI Scaling: Disabled DxDiag Version: 6.02.9200.16384 64bit Unicode ------------ DxDiag Notes ------------ Display Tab 1: No problems found. Display Tab 2: No problems found. Sound Tab 1: No problems found. Input Tab: No problems found. -------------------- DirectX Debug Levels -------------------- Direct3D: 0/4 (retail) DirectDraw: 0/4 (retail) DirectInput: 0/5 (retail) DirectMusic: 0/5 (retail) DirectPlay: 0/9 (retail) DirectSound: 0/5 (retail) DirectShow: 0/6 (retail) --------------- Display Devices --------------- Card name: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Manufacturer: NVIDIA Chip type: GeForce GTX 560 DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC Device Type: Full Device Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_1201&SUBSYS_00000000&REV_A1 Display Memory: 4050 MB Dedicated Memory: 978 MB Shared Memory: 3071 MB Current Mode: 1920 x 1080 (32 bit) (60Hz) Monitor Name: BenQ V2400Eco (Analog) Monitor Model: BenQ V2400Eco Monitor Id: BNQ7D01 Native Mode: 1920 x 1080(p) (60.000Hz) Output Type: HD15

look closely you can just see the engine fans. I'm a bit disappointed with my external view! Regards David

The post was slightly tongue in cheek.It's more that the bird makes it worthwhile spending the £800 to update on my previous PC that has dated at a depressingly fast pace.

Dear PMDGA serious complaint. After purchasing the 737 NGX my elderly PC has struggled to keep it's frame rates up at airports. This has caused me much frustration.As a last resort it has now cost me £800 on a new PC, all so that I can fly. Please in future can you make your products less well in order that this never occurs again.PSIn all seriousness I can't wait to fly the bird once again...RegardsDavid Powell