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We have recently been advised that traffic on our server service is exceeding the acceptable limits. This appears to be due to the growth of ADE users over the years and the automatic update checking that is part of the software. As a result we have urgently released a new version 1.76.6704. This version removes the automatic check and replaces it with a user controlled reminder system. This version will update only versions 1.75 and 1.76. Please note that if you are running a version of ADE older than the current 1.75 production series then you will continue to generate automatic requests to the server each time you run ADE. Unless you have good reasons to avoid the…

i dont how to build but by any chance its anyone interested on make these 2 airports that still in the 2010 era lima callao spjc jorge chavez airport in peru and arturomerino airport in santiago de chile scel it would be a nice add on for fsx user we invest in third parties scenery still using it please the experts

This has beaten me for years...I just simply want get rid of the black boxes and make the backgrounds transparent... https://drive.google.com/file/d/1876uIL5vT_OAX5RquaSE7SkCP_bdAtuN/view?usp=sharing

Ive been trying to convert fsx dds textures to bmp...i cant seem to get it done...black screens when loading...write protected errors...and only single file conversion options...can anyone steer me in the right direction?....i thought it would be a simple task?

Hi. I'd like to make the runway/taxi/aprons look snowy. I have long experience placing library objects but Ive never done anything custom. (I have basic ADE experience.) This is what I have so far...https://drive.google.com/file/d/11vU_gMwRA9YRxDa6gn6pR8jLKwEJZRqT/view?usp=sharing

Hello, I made a KML file and put it into google erth - im using version 7.3.2.5776 becuse i understand it makes better kml files. I dropped mine into the app and made a white state block border of the area i wanted. I did a save place thing to kml. I watched a you tube vid thing and followed what he said. I dropped the file onto the tiles .exe, and it opened, but went to another country. My area had no borders. I made a wrking folder and put it in there but the fset app didnt read it in there. so i put it into the main thing and it didnt work there or did pressing the kml icon in the fset app. the file was renamed AreaKML.KML and i have got the Fs…

Hey guys, I modified Ortho4XP version 1.30 to enable support for FSX/P3D. The main advantage over FSEarthTiles is that water masks are created dynamically and accurately from OpenStreetMap data at extremely high detail (no more slaving over creating accurate water masks). I will try to add creation of night and seasonal masks in the future (no ETA as I'm very busy). All that it requires is ticking the box "Build for ESP (FSX/P3D)" before clicking on batch build. The BGL files will be placed inside the main program directory\Orthophotos\. From there, find the folder which contains the orthophotos for the area just downloaded. In that…

I've been out of the scenery design game since the days of FS2002. When I left off, I was just starting to understand GMAX. I now have no clue what's going on with all this vector stuff (I've got quite a bit of reading to do), but what I'm truly interested in is how to place a default library object in FSX. I've never dealt with .xml before, so although the SDK was somewhat helpful in providing the format, I'm the kind of person who needs to see what steps are necessary to perform a relatively simple version the first time, and then can go from there.Also, the SDK refers to 3DS Max being necessary to model objects for FSX. Will GMAX still work (as I noticed they included …

Hello, I am looking to get access to publicly published geographical data for the purposes of creating a bike route and plotting rides onto a map. Any suggestions?

Hi all I'm using Object Placement Tool in fsx se and for some reason when I save scenery it saves as a edge html file not a xml file so it won't let me compile my scenery.How do I change the extension to save as xmlCheers

What's your input on the most useful static object libraries for P3D airport design? (I'm using Scruffy's ADE)

Hi all. I use FirefighterX by loby si.I have created a Heli dam for FSX se and I would like to add water to my dam but not sure how to go about it. Is anyone able to point me in the right direction on how to create a water effect similar to the small ponds you see in fsx se scenery. RegardsRhys

Hello,Ik will make a scenery of FIMR but i can not find pictures.Have anyone pictures of this airport.Kind regards,Menno

Hi, I'm using the Gmax FSX gamepack and created a house from a Gmax Gamepack tutorial. When I click on FS Tools and select LOD Name Tool, I get this error exception message: (MacroScript LODNameTool category: "Tools" Tooltrip: "LOD and Name tool" local scriptFileIn = openFile (fsScriptPath + "scripts/LODandNameTool MAXScript MacroScript Error Exception No "+" function for undefined) Why am I getting this message and what do I do to solve this? I've searched for a solution and have not found it. Actually, this house came from a Gmax Gamepak FS2004. Since I'm using the gamepack for FSX, could that be the problem? It doesn't seem to …

I have updated FSEarthTiles from the current version 1.03B to 1.1. It now supports automatic water masks creation as well as autogen creation utilizing Scenproc. Users of FSET may know that FSET is also able to create night and season masks automatically. This builds upon HB-100’s original FSET. It couldn’t have been possible without his original work. Also, much thanks to all my beta testers. Here is where to get it: https://github.com/stackTom/FSEarthTiles

Hi, I am trying to find a list of all the FSX stock library objects with their accompanying GUID and a description (preferably even a picture of the object). I realise there are utilities around that can read the files and produce XML outputs and reference any given BGL file and the objects within it, etc but I am trying to find a comprehensive database of all the objects in one place. Otherwise if I come across some random GUID in an XML file I have no idea of what it relates to. Trawling through random BGL files trying to find it is obviously like trying to find a needle in a haystack. I've done a fair bit of searching on the net and found a few references to …

Hi, I have some amazing 3D building object that were created by a former colleague of NZPM (Palmerston North Airport, NZ) in XPlane (11). I would now like to use these buildings in P3D as my sim requirements have changed. Is it possible to change XP scenery objects to P3D? Is there anyone here that has the skills and interest to do it? If so, there is potential, for the right person with the relevant skills, to receive ongoing paid work. Look forward to hearing your thoughts. Cheers, H

OK, so I'm a little late coming to the party...better late than never I suppose. So after MANY years away from FSX, I decided to dust off the box and install on my (new-ish) PC. I also decided I'd like to try my hand at making my own missions and also try designing some scenery objects. I had purchased FS design studios and I got it installed and running but the problem I am running into is when I try to 'Create FS object file/Scenery object file', it runs for a couple of seconds and then hangs at the window 'generating scenery drawing code'. I searched on the web but couldn't find a single thing. I guess it's a long shot, but I'm hoping someone out there might …

Hi there! I am posting this because I am in search for something who would like to design some scenery buildings and things for me. I have pictures. I have pictures of the building I wouyld like modeled. I have limited pics though as I couldnt find alot. Anyways, please let me know if you can help or know someone that can and/or be interested. Thank you. Lee

Not quite sure where to ask this, so here goes. Some of the bundled object libraries include objects that are already contained in other bundled libraries (exp; Shez Ansari Library Objects). Other than wasted disc space is there any issue with object libraries existing multiple times? Do both duplicates get referenced in memory, etc. If I delete the duplicates, would that impact anything? I would assume the flight simulator software is looking for an object ID and it would find the object regardless if it existed in the bundled library or in a library by itself. Thanks, Ernie

Hello: Well, I finally have some time on my hands and would like to take the first steps in learning scenery design for MSFS. Nothing fancy, maybe starting with adding some simple elements to a local airport, etc. Is there a beginner, word not allowed proof, senior proof tutorial that would start me off at the very beginning and guide me through the very basics? I would be thrilled just to learn how to place a hangar at an airport! Thanks for the assistance!

Hi all Making a small scenery airport with object placement tool but I find , when I add an object and go to move it to the right spot it won't move. I can re size it tilt and spin but just can't move it is this a bug and is there a fix Regards Rhys

Hi everyone, Hope everyone is doing well. Can anyone create the OEJN - Jeddah Airport for FSX I've been looking for it for a very long and didn't find any good one or the most current one. Regards, Fahad

Hi. I thought of downsizing some FSX world textures to get better performance. But it seems that these textures are write protected and I can't work with them. I'm using TextureManager, which works well with some other textures that didn't put up a fight! Any ideas?

FSX_SE was issued with the old KSEA layout with only two runways. I've added a bgl from the AVSIM library that has the current three runways with their associated ILSs Every ILS works as advertised except the ILS for RW 34R. I've tried approaches with two different aircraft, neither of which recognizes the ILS on 110.3. All the other ILSs are seen. I've tried two replacement bgls with the same result. ADE shows that the bgls contain the RW 34R ILS but it's not seen by the aircraft on approach. Any ideas? Thanks, Jim Driskell