Springbokbullet

Thanks Guys for your replies.

I finally managed to get it fixed by using the repair feature on the installer so all good now and

enjoying this fantastic aircraft in P3D V4

Hi fellow Pilots

I am hoping someone can help me with this one?

I recently switched from FSX SE to P3D V4 so have had a complete clean install of P3D v4 after completely deleting FSX SE so started with  a clean slate.

I Have installed the 777 and the 777-300  expansion pack with no problem and I am able to download and install liveries also  with no problem.

However when I installed the NGX I only had the base pack and expansion pack showing in the drop down menu of the OC, nothing in between

Tried re installing the NGX to no avail and get the same result.

Am I missing something here?

23 hours ago, Budbud said:

Hi,

The manuals are in [P3D v4 root fodler]\PMDG\B777 (don't remember the exact name)\Docs if I recall well but I'm away from my computer sim so I cannot check the exact names of the folders but you should be able to find them anyway.

 

Thanks for the reply. I eventually found them in the LM folder on my C Drive even though I have P3D installed on the D: Drive so not quite sure how I got it installed in 2 locations I see a reinstall coming up.

Hi

I have recently switched from FSX SE to P3D V 4 and repurchased the 777. I am unable to access the documents in the

Operations Centre. Where are the documents located in the Sim so I can try and access these by bypassing the Ops Centre?

Thanks

How did you fix it?!

Guys use this solution which I have just recieved from Product support:

This issue is probably caused by an incorrect SimConnect runtime installation on your computer, follow these instructions to fix it:

Navigate to this folder:

<FSX:SE root folder>\SDK\Core Utilities Kit\SimConnect SDK\lib

(By default the <FSX root folder> is C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\FSX)

Run the SimConnect.msi installer file inside the folder.

Navigate to this folder:

<FSX:SE root folder>\SDK\Core Utilities Kit\SimConnect SDK\LegacyInterfaces

Inside this folder are three more folders that each contain a SimConnect.msi file - run all three of them.

Use this solution if you are having problems with activation in FSX-SE only and are missing undercarriage, cold & dark Cockpit etc. If it does'nt work for you, then open a ticket with support, they are great.

Cheers

Thanks you a lot, now all is working for me!!!!

Hi there

Could you tell me how you got it to work as I am having the same problem as you did?

Cheers

Hi Rob & rest of the team

Firstly many thanks for all the hard work that you and your guys are putting in to get the  PMDG products compatable with FSX-SE

Here is my scenario:

I decided to start again with a clean slate.

Uninstalled Triple 7 through FMC. Reformatted my FSX Drive in this case D: drive. Downloaded and installed a fresh copy of FSX-SE, checked system operating and found to be working fine. Downloaded new installers for both 200 & 300 series 777 as per instruction. Re installed 200 series which went without a hitch.

However

here is my first scenario. I loaded the aircraft in FSX to check that it had installed correctly before I updated the Operations centre? could this have been the start of my problems!

When I loaded the aircraft the first time the system asked me all the same questions that it normaly does when one loads a new aircraft the first time, all good. However what was missing was I was not asked for an activation code when I first loaded the aircraft. Hence aircraft is now sitting on runway with with no undercarriage and the engines were missing the internal engine parts, ie I could see light when I looked through the front of the engine. All cowlings were in place as per norm. Flight deck also in Cold & dark scenario and unable to operate any switches or throttles. Went back and updated Operations Centre. Same problem was there as before when I reloaded aircraft.

Operating system : Windows 7, 64 Bit

Sceneries installed:

Orbx Australia SP 4

Orbx North Island

Orbx Brisbane International

Many thanks

Duncan Gillespie

 

Anyone got any tips for allowing activation in FSX:SE under Win8.1? Can't get anything to show up despite the aircraft loading (but with dark cockpit, no landing gear etc).

 

I know it's not a supported OS so I'll see if there's any tips before I log an official support ticket with PMDG.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I have the same problem in win7,64bit. Dark cockpit , no wheels, no activation request.

 

I have P3D elsewhere in my system, could that be interfering?

 

John Anderson

 

 

 

 

Ditto

Having same problem here. No undercarrage / Engines and Cold and Dark flight deck. Also was not asked for an activation key which I find strange? I have only FSX-SE installed onto Widows 7 platform. Installation seemed to run smoothly.

Did I cause this problem by loading the aircraft before udating the Ops Centre?

Any comments appreciated.

Cheers

Duncan Gillespie

 

Asus Z97 Sabertooth MK2 Intel Z97 (Socket 1150) DDR3 ATX Motherboard

 

CPU cooler

Corsair Hydro H105 Extreme Performance Liquid CPU Cooler

 

Thanks

I think Asus is the way to go. Currently using a Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD3H / i7 3770K which I think is feeling a little strained with the overclocking  but will upgrade to an ASUS Z97 Socket 1150 Deluxe version with a i7 4790K Devils Canyon. At least I know I'm on the right track as far as the upgrade is concerned.

I had my specs in sig as the profile would not take them but seems the mods went into my account and deleted them from my sig without even a word, nice!

 

Anyway.

i7 4790K @ 4.6GHz, GTX 780 6gb,(P3d in mind) 8gb RAM 2133, FSX running on a Samsung 1TB SSD. W7 on its own SSD.

 

I was running a i7 950@4 , so did not have high hopes but everything is so much smoother, not even looked at fps, feel no need to, only time I looked was after installing fsx/acc and making a default fight at my local EGNX, was 268fps lol.

Am only useing Global+ Vector+Euro LC, with lots of addon airports. Don't feel the need when flying in Europe with anything else when only aircrafts installed are the 777 and NGX.

Thanks for sharing you specs, however would be interested to know the brand of your motherboard and model?

Cheers

I will use just one word.

 

 

Stunning.

 

 

No OOM, silky smooth. FBW seems perfect to me (am no Rob), bad weather here in UK today so great to see the WX working hard.

Hi there

I am sure that there are many out there, myself included who would be interested in your system specs. I am thinking of upgrading my own rig although have not had any problems so far but

would be interested in what your new rig is specked  too

Cheers

PMDG very quiet considering the confusion??? Waiting for feedback before installing this one.

I was also initially confused so I just uninstalled the triple 777 and started with a clean slate. So far everything working a treat

Me too. I have also experienced this on occasions

Duncan Gillespie

Who cares anyway!

At least if flys. Come on guys  lets not rivet count now :wacko:

Springbokbullet

Hi

 

I am on my way to LTBA in the new PMDG 777, and I discovered something I have not seen here yet.

 

Another way to enter time compression is to right click the CHR button in the top left of the clock.

 

I also noticed that PMDG have inplemented a feature that turns the writing green when it is in time compression.

 

Does anyone else have some cool tricks like this?

 

Alex Jones

Check out Scandinavians Tips and Tricks videos on Youtube. Lots of cool stuff there

Sprinbokbullet

PMDG Logo on the Underbelly of the Aircraft. Similar to Emirates

Looks like its only going to be sometime in 2013. Check out link below

http://airdailyx.blogspot.com.au/p/billboard.html

I have AES by Aerosoft and have been looking at dropping that in favour of GSX. While I understand that it works with FSX default airports, will it work with other third party airports like Orbx and Aerosoft?

It is guys like you that make the NGX a really enjoyable experience. Thank you for spending the time and effort for producing thistutorial, it has made learning this bird alot more enjoyable. Your use of pictures is excellent and goes a long way in showing uswhere all the switches are and what each one is supposed to do. I have used this tutorial in conjunction with the one suppliedwith the NGX and it has made things a lot clearer.Once again a big Thank You!! Duncan Gillespie