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  1. Hi all, I hope that this two-part tutorial will be useful. Part 1: Basic features of the Active Sky app Preset control mode vs passive mode Main differences between Active Sky and MSFS live weather Using windy.com, metar-taf.com and badbadweather.com Comparisons between Active Sky and MSFS live weather in different weather conditions Part 2: Active Sky settings including my preferences Using a Simbrief plan with Active Sky Active Sky Navigraph integration Using the COM radio to get weather updates Historical weather Using historical weather in Simbrief If I've said something that's wrong or incorrect, please make me aware of that. I guess the lengthy Active Sky thread can be used:
  2. I made a much longer video recently covering all my settings relevant to make MSFS run as well as possible. In this video I only cover the graphics settings. I guess the most important thing in this video is understanding which settings affect mostly the CPU vs the settings that mostly affect the GPU. Also, I try to explain how to determine if the sim is CPU vs GPU-limited. I've made a few videos demonstrating how the sim looks at different TLOD and OLOD levels - links below. I also made a short video comparing DLSS and TAA. The impact of TLOD on terrain rendering distance and mesh resolution: https://youtu.be/S-BhoewhFhY?si=bhXW11QOURHADma_ The impact of TLOD on how photogrammetry buildings and objects are rendered: https://youtu.be/Mk_vbuIK21I?si=84HG55jJ1ayURONt How OLOD affects airport objects (but apparently not much else): https://youtu.be/ty_v64lbl4Y?si=JePqxSNhoHLlxGQa A short video comparing DLSS and TAA: https://youtu.be/FnxY63fNfmI More on DLDSR here (I don't use this at the moment): DLSS resolutions (PDF): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VHRzfi_Gwa-F7he6eSdSybi22i8pfN1R/view?usp=sharing Short PDF on DLSS, DLAA and DLDSR: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1St0lziaqlOQ3IDIos7avXp-JWGAWBYe5/view?usp=sharing I did mention AutoFPS in the video (dynamically changes TLOD and OLOD) - highly recommended. Latest version here: https://github.com/ResetXPDR/MSFS2020_AutoFPS/releases/tag/v0.4.2.10
  3. I posted a video in the tips and tricks subforum. For increased visibility, I'm making a thread here in the main forum, as I'm not sure how many people check out the T&T subforum. In this video I go through all my settings and tweaks that I've refined over the last few years. Goal: to get the best performance and image quality possible. I hope it’s helpful! Topics: MSFS settings Nvidia control panel settings Windows settings Nvidia profile inspector settings How to update DLSS versions How to use DLDSR HDR calibration How to make FG work G-Sync settings Using the Rivatuner Statistics Server (RTSS) overlay to fine-tune performance …and maybe some more that I’ve forgotten about Perhaps this thread can be used to discuss various settings as I'm sure there's quite a bit of variation here, based on personal preference and hardware configurations. We have a few relatively current threads on DLSS, but there's not been a general settings thread for a while I think.
  4. In this video I talk about how to quickly re-install MSFS. When done correctly, only a 2GB download of the core sim files is required. Topics: How to quickly do a complete re-installation of MSFS if you already have an installation. With this method there is no need to re-download all the contents again. Overview of the MSFS main folders Legacy vs modern installations Clearing shader cache Increase download speeds How to convert to modern (unencrypted) install: https://parallel42.com/blogs/wiki/converting-my-sim-install-from-legacy-to-modern UserCfg.opt location: C:\Users\frode\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.FlightSimulator_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalCache How to reboot into safe mode: https://imgur.com/gallery/O2KzyWs Proton VPN: https://www.protonvpn.com
  5. In this video I go through all my settings and tweaks that I've refined over the last few years. Goal: to get the best performance and image quality possible. I hope it’s helpful! Topics: MSFS settings Nvidia control panel settings Windows settings Nvidia profile inspector settings How to update DLSS versions How to use DLDSR HDR calibration How to make FG work G-Sync settings Using the Rivatuner Statistics Server (RTSS) overlay to fine-tune performance …and maybe some more that I’ve forgotten about Sorry that I didn’t structure the video a bit better. I’ve been planning to make such a video for a while, and today was a perfect opportunity as I had to do a complete MSFS re-install. So I just went ahead and made the video without any planning. It's quite a long video, but I tried to discuss the most important settings first. Useful folders: FlightSimulator.exe folder: C:\XboxGames\Microsoft Flight Simulator\Content\ UserCfg.opt location: %localAppData%\Packages\Microsoft.FlightSimulator_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalCache\ Shader cache locations: %userProfile%\AppData\LocalLow\NVIDIA\PerDriverVersion\DXCache %localAppData%\NVIDIA\GLCache %localAppData%\D3DSCache Useful resources: Nvidia profile inspector: https://github.com/Orbmu2k/nvidiaProfileInspector/releases Custom DLSS settings: https://github.com/Orbmu2k/nvidiaProfileInspector/files/12234465/CustomSettingNames-DLSS.zip How to reboot in safe mode: https://imgur.com/gallery/O2KzyWs Download latest DLSS versions: https://www.techpowerup.com/download/nvidia-dlss-3-frame-generation-dll/ https://www.techpowerup.com/download/nvidia-dlss-dll/ How to convert from legacy (encrypted) to modern (non-encrypted) MSFS installation: https://parallel42.com/blogs/wiki/converting-my-sim-install-from-legacy-to-modern Clean Nvidia driver update with NVClean and Display Driver Uninstaller: https://youtu.be/YNGXHgehkeA?si=xa5WVU76fAdMBm6Q V-Sync - what it is and when you should use it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=seyAzw9zEoY V-Sync + G-Sync combination: https://youtu.be/yX8A6KQBXLY?si=BDPMvZbi7UKNZ15K DLSS3 / frame generation: https://youtu.be/92ZqYaPXxas?si=uXFzMXgUAqDB9YvQ DLDSR: https://youtu.be/c3voyiojWl4?si=jbD9r8RPqMYT8ZD5 Windows HDR Calibration app: https://www.microsoft.com/store/apps/9N7F2SM5D1LR Recommended addons: RivaTuner Statistics Server https://www.guru3d.com/download/rtss-rivatuner-statistics-server-download/ MSI Afterburner https://www.guru3d.com/download/msi-afterburner-beta-download/ AutoFPS Flight Recorder https://flightsim.to/file/8163/flight-recorder AutoFPS https://github.com/ResetXPDR/MSFS2020_AutoFPS/releases/tag/v0.4.2.10 PS: Sorry, mentioned it in the video, but completely forgot to talk about how to do a quick MSFS re-install without having to re-download hundreds of gigabytes. I’ll make a separate video on this including how to dramatically increase download speeds. Also, I think I incorrectly stated that worker density should be set to at least 1 (for AI aircraft pushback to work). I meant airport vehicle density. Feel free to send me a PM if you have are struggling with some settings or have any questions.
  6. The introduction of frame generation (FG) has been a game-changer for many RTX40-series owners. However, the AI-tech behind FG is not infallible. FG-related artifacts are an inherent problem with the frame generation AI technology (DLSS3) but can be avoided. The AI-tech behind FG basically inserts an AI-generated image in between two native images: The problem is that the AI tech sometimes fails to render the AI-image properly (causing artifacts). Factors that increase the chance of seeing these artifacts: native FPS is too low - I find that at least 30 non-FG FPS is needed for FG to work properly very fast panning very fast-moving objects very fast-moving numbers e.g. on speed-tapes I rarely see these artifacts. In fact the last time I can remember seeing them was on the dev mode FPS overlay where the numbers were changing extremely quickly: For some in-depth information about how FG works, and how it sometimes can create artifacts, I highly recommend this detailed analysis (they also talk about MSFS): https://youtu.be/92ZqYaPXxas?si=nk5bLaJPzUvg6gH4 Some examples of fast-moving objects where the AI tech fails to render accurate AI-frames (perhaps more relevant to more fast-paced games): Clearly, some people are much more sensitive to these artifacts than others. I've made many videos lately, and honestly haven't seen much of these artifacts, if at all. When considering getting a RTX40-series card, I highly recommend pairing it with a decent CPU. I have a 12900KF which IMO is working fine. Another thing: A 4090 is not needed unless you want the absolute best (and can afford it). Perhaps the biggest advantage with a 4090 is 24GB of VRAM. I've seen total VRAM usage up to 23GB. But that's an extreme example, usually it's much lower than that. In one of the most demanding locations in the sim, VRAM was about 15-16GB: I've been flight simming for more than 25 years. I've custom-built PC's for just as long. Performance has always been a problem. The most game-changing upgrade I've ever done was getting the 4090. Comments? Is it worth getting a RTX40-series card? Are people distracted by the artifacts? Hopefully this thread will generate some discussion as FG seems to be a very hot topic.
  7. Hi there fellow simmers. I made a few vatsim and fsinn tutorials earlier, and they became somewhat popular. I decided to make a lil' something for the fresh simmers among us (if they exist? ). In this video I talk about how to maintain stability during approach, and some tips to where to fix your eyes just before and during the flare. I also show how you can use the external views to aid you in working on your techniques. Disclaimer: I am not saying I'm professional at this. I'm a hobby flightsim enthusiast, and please treat this guide as such. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XC-ASLTsaRE&feature=youtu.be Happy landings!
  8. AVSIM is an enduring institution in the virtual aviation world providing a dependable and consistent platform to exchange knowledge and ideas. Over the years many of the leading flight simulation software and hardware gurus have graced these forums, gathering and honing their skills while dramatically increasing the quality of our hobby. Although a few names may stand out above others, the list of unique contributors is long and varied and we thank them one and all. Paul Johnson has put together the AVSIM Software and Hardware Guide for both the DX9 and DX10 versions of FSX. It incorporates the latest and best techniques and the tried and true standbys into detailed instructions on what to do and how to do it. Paul will periodically update the guide as needed on a regular basis as new information, equipment and methods evolve. We hope that you will benefit from the accumulated wealth of knowledge presented here. Here it is: http://forum.avsim.net/files/file/1-fsx-hardware-software-guide/ Note: Latest version of Adobe Reader REQUIRED This post has been promoted to an article
  9. Greetings fellow simmers! There's no lack of discussion and opinions on how to improve stuff to get stellar performance in MSFS. Heck, I've been guilty of that too many times on this forum. I'd like to think that most of us to some extent are chasing that ever-elusive Holy Grail: excellent performance combined with excellent image quality. I'd also like to hope that not too many poor souls find themselves as deep down the rabbit hole as I do. Believe me, that hole goes very deep. A tell-tale sign of this chronic, deteriorating affliction is tampering with Nvidia profile inspector, registry editor, NDU and SysMain. Maybe I should have taken the blue pill? Contrary to my previous topic, I wanted to take the opportunity to try to wreck havoc on performance in order to identify where the worst bottlenecks can be found. Inspired by a fellow captain (who pleaded the 5th and begged me to maintain anonymity), I booted up the latest beta build at KJFK and threw the following at the poor sim: Inibuilds KJFK Fenix A320 V2 (as we all know the modelling of cockpit door opening makes it way more performance-heavy than PMDG 737) FSLTL AI Traffic (base and injector) AIG models, flight plans and injector (AIGTC) GSX Pro REX AccuSeason REX Airport Textures We Love VFR by PUF GAIST Ultra v4.0 with North American Caribbean routes enabled Seafront vessels core (I would have thrown in Samscene3D's New York City Times as well, but didn't feel like cashing out on it) It's worth noting that most of these apps will not treat the mainthread very gently. Well, that's an understatement, as we shall see. These addons don't enter the sim with silk gloves on. They come armed with sledgehammers. Sim settings: 5461x2880 || DLSS ultra quality || FG || DX12 || PG || Shadows 6144 || real weather + other settings ultra/max (except for glass cockpit refresh rate medium) I used AutoFPS in a desperate attempt to avoid my rig going down in flames. Situation: Fenix parked at gate, panel status ready, drone mode, no panning. FSLTL off: FSLTL on: AIGTC on at 100%: Without FSLTL: avg fps 71.9 smooth 100% FTV <2ms 99.2% With FSLTL: avg fps 70 smooth 100% FTV <2ms 92.53% With AIGTC: avg fps 50.9 smooth 99.8% FTV <2ms 65.11% There's a caveat here, and that is that this comparison doesn't do AIG much justice. I had fairly moderate FSLTL settings, besides at the time it was RW night-time in NY (I set MSFS time to noon though), and FSLTL uses "live" flight plans, vs AIG's offline. Also, to show how much of a heavy hitter max AI traffic can be, I chose to add AIG into the mix as it's easier to just set 100% traffic vs. FSLTL's more elaborate settings. In this pitiful scenario, there's simply no overhead left as the poor mainthread is working overtime. The 4090 won't save the day heroically in this case (which it normally tends to do - otherwise no one in their right mind would spend their hard-earned cash on it). Reset's brilliant app does it's absolute best but falls short as well. No hate whatsoever towards AutoFPS - it's absolutely brilliant and I use it with every flight. Otherwise my 12900KF would have melted long ago with my ridiculously high settings (which I would never have been able to use without AutoFPS). In case anyone was wondering: FG won't save the day either. In fact it'll make it worse. Like a blizzard-combined-with-11058G70KT-standing-at-BIRK's-tarmac-in-December-worse. Explanation will follow. With a still drone view above the airport, with most of the main terminals in view (packed with AI aircraft on the ground as well as in the sky, as far as the eye can see), the mainthread is red-glowing at 44ms (!), native fps 22 (!!) and FG-fps 45. I'm pretty sure I could both hear and smell the agony of the 12900's P-cores. Some brave ones were in fact coming dangerously close to TjMAX at 100 degrees celcius. Panning around makes things worse. Much worse in fact. It's what we would call a real stutter-fest. A real word-not-allowed-storm. The worst enemy of any Serious Simmer™. Not only does low native fps facilitate a catastrophically bad simming experience, but FG actually adds fuel to the fire. Nvidia recommends native 60 and above fps for optimal results. Here we've got feeble 22 native fps. This is an excellent example of the appearance of the dreaded FG-related flickering (which I like to call FG-inherent artifacts), and it's quite distracting. Well, distracting is an understatement. So we find ourselves in the perfect storm: absolutely horrendous stuttering-galore combined with FG-induced flickering-artifacts. The 4090 basically meets it's greatest nemesis in this scenario: a wrecked mainthread which is completely overworked, overwhelmed (and probably underpaid!). Perhaps the much praised 7800X3D would have saved the day? I might be going out on a limb here, but I'd venture to guess it wouldn't have. I challenge 7800X3D + 4090 owners to prove me wrong. Could we make it even worse? Well we could increase TLOD to 600 and OLOD to 1000 (it's possible, I've tried). But there's really no point in doing so, as we don't want to throw our Xbox controllers at our overpriced OLED panels. Well, that's it for now. Comments? Can we make it worse? Do we really want to? Is FSLabs better than Fenix? May the Force be with you all. Please don’t bother to get up, I’ll show myself out. Cpt signing off.
  10. I've taken over Paul "PJ" Johnson's excellent "How-to" guide for new DX10 Fixer Users. His original document helped me get my system set up correctly. It's a step-by-step guide and (I think) quite comprehensive - no need to look up other sources. Used with Steve's manual, I'd say it's all you need. The REVISED "How-to" Guide (v1.01 01 July 2014) For related DX10 files: DX10 Fixer - all related files All feedback welcome - here or by PM. Adamski.
  11. I know some people have this running under Linux with Wine, could I get a little help here. Seems my outerra spits couple errors, I run Linux Mint 17.1 XFCE with latest Nvidia drivers (980GTX) and get these errors before application fails and closes down. 1) Unable to find Nvidia driver version number. Please update you graphics card drivers,...... 2) Error initializing OpenGL subsystem. This program requires OpenGL 3.3 capable graphics card with recent drivers. No suitable pixel format found. If by miracle someone is able to help me, cheers
  12. Hi everyone. I've seen all the great scenery that MisterX6 and ISDG have produced, like KLAX and YSSY respectively, and I wanted to make my own contribution to the X-Plane community, by modelling WSSS (Singapore Changi) and hopefully other airbases around Singapore as well. Besides just the airports themselves, I'd like to populate the entire island and especially the Marina Bay area with nice, hand-made skyscrapers and multi-storey housing. I realise that this is a pretty big project, but I'd like to start small, with just the airport and underlying terrain textures around Singapore. Can I have a few guiding steps to get this kick-started? How do I change the farmland that currently covers most of Singapore into grass (this tiny island has no space for farming)? Also, WED is a little daunting. I suppose for maximum realism I will have to custom-model the buildings of Changi.
  13. Hello! I need help on how to start MCE in fsx.... I dont know how, and I have read the guide, and it doesnt help me... someone please help! I really want to use this product! (Btw, I have the aerosoft airbus X extended, if that could help with anything) Thanks
  14. Hi everyone, I looked over the internet for a full detailed 777 FMC guide or tutorial, found nothing but 737 FMC guide (pdf). As we all know, the FMC is the brain of the airplane and when you understand it, you understand almost 70% of your bird. Yes we can fly the 777 anywhere by knowing the basics of the FMC. But still. Thanks a lot.
  15. Hi Folks... Was wondering if there is an official guide to "FTX Central version 2" that relates to library insertion points... Thanks... Flyboy 53
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