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I created my overlays with the X Plane 11 global scenery not the HD Mesh v3 files but haven't disabled the HD Mesh v3 files so I wonder if I am getting strange effects in my scenery that I'm not aware off yet. My thinking was to get the benefits of both worlds particularly the higher resolution and better landclass accuracy by leaving it enabled. The following was a summary previously posted regarding the differences between the two: Differences between HD Mesh Scenery v3 (equally UHD Mesh Scenery v1) and the XP11 default Global Scenery released with Public Beta 1 (which might / will change with later scenery updates): HD Mesh Scenery v3: older data (approx…

I have seen a lot of people recently asking about x plane 11. I personally think it has become a true prime time sim and has completely replaced p3d and its add-ons for me. Anyway, the Steam summer sale is happening until July 5 and you can buy x plane 11 for 26% off or $44 USD. Good time to join in on the fun as x plane is only getting better.

Now XP11 compatible. I hope the B-25J Mitchell will be next. Link: http://store.x-plane.org/DHC-1-Chipmunk_p_220.html#tab-1

Good evening everyone, I am having trouble with the making a shortcut for my orthos to X-Plane. I have made the shortcuts using the MKLINk /J command in a command window, the shortcuts appear in my Custom Scenery folder and they are indeed linked to the ortho folder on my secondary drive, but when I load and run X-Plane 11, the orthophotos do not load, I am still using default scenery. I cannot for the life of me figure why I can not link to that drive. I know it is something I am doing, or probably more precisely not doing, but I am at my wits end. I know the orthophoto itself is good, as if I copy it over to my Custom Scenery folder along with the overlay folder i…

Release notes: Release Candidate 1 Bug fixes: Improved performance when using orthoscenery. XSG-3171 Fixed loading the FAACIFP file as global override ‘earth_424.dat’ XPD-5599 We no longer choose seaplanes as randomized AI plane. XPD-7894 Added Spanish translation of hint messages and missions. XPD-7906 Replay now shows itself as paused when you hit the endpoints. XPD-8013 Fix for crash in joystick config due to overzealous rel_assert(). XPD-8058 Updated Saitek X52 visual mapping. XPD-8076 Windows users with mouse trails enabled now get the trial automatically *disabled* for the life of their full-screen windows. XPD-…

x plane 11, world objects, texture quality, visual effects all set to HIGH, reflections off, antialiasing lowest setting, number of models 2 or 3, visibility 40 miles, no clouds, Seattle, cessna 172, I7 2700 overclocked to 5ghz, Nvidia GTX 1070 with 8G VRAM overclocked, 8G RAM, Nvidia parameters set to use the 3d application, power management mode prefer maximum performance, threaded optimization OFF, 3 monitors all set to full screen simulator and default monitor resolution, Windows 10 64 bit, I'm getting a paltry 16 to 18 FPS. I can get good frame rates with only one monitor enabled. I must be missing something. I have spent about 2 hours searching posts. No magic bulle…

Ben & Co. have re-enabled an art dataref to adjust the haze (thanks!), for those of us who think it's overdone. Or maybe just more like South Carolina where Austin lives, and not where those of us with cleaner skies live. This is in the latest 11.02 RC1. Here's Ben's comment on it in the dev blog: I've tested it with the DataRef Editor and it works. In the Editor plugin (inside XP), search for this Art control: fog/fog_be_gone It's a range from 0.000000 to 1.000000, with 1 being default haze. I changed it to 0.200000, which is about right for my area up here in the Pacific Northwest on a clear day. I might bump it up a notch after more testing. …

Hi. I just bought XP-11 to try it. I've been using FSX and P3D. Could someone please tell me what are considered the "must-have" add-ons for this sim? I'm not so concerned with aircraft, but more about functional utilites, i.e. weather, traffic, scenery, ATC, etc.. Thanks. Jeff Smith

Good times for X-Plane users, KBWI (Baltimore-Washington Intl) has just been released, looks very nice! http://store-x-plane-org.3dcartstores.com/KBWI--Baltimore-International-Airport_p_639.html

I don't know how many of you follow the great, free "Zibo" (named after the author) mod for the default 737-800. It essentially improves the default plane to payware quality and depth. On top of that, today the FMOD extension is about to be released, bringing a complex 3D sound pack to the plane using the latest FMOD technology (and making PMDG planes sound like a tin toy). You may follow the release here: http://forums.x-plane.org/index.php?/forums/topic/111305-boeing-b738-800-modified/& Here's a video of the FMOD sound pack:

Hi, i would like to find some sceneries for airports in New Mexico (KLAM, KSAF, KABQ etc....).

My latest set and walk away from the computer, with set to Turn off after completion, is a batch cook up of 283 Tiles... :) Gotta leave the monitor,and turn it off, for a watched pot never boils, LOL! Yeah...I'm having fun... Mitch

I'm 20 tiles into a 36 tile batch and I realized that I forgot to set the overlay directory. Once these tiles are done, as long as I don't move them out of the tiles folder, can I go back and re-batch just to get the overlays or will it try to download everything again?

I just created a tile using Ortho4XP and it looks great, but there are no autogen objects showing above it. So when flying during dusk/dawn/night, I don't see any night lighting at all. Does anyone know how to get autogen objects such as building, roads, trees, lights, etc to show above scenery created with Ortho4XP?

http://forums.x-plane.org/index.php?/files/file/38214-xp11-performance-boost-shadow-improvement/ Notam: Side note: If you don't care that much about water reflections: set( "sim/private/controls/reno/draw_fft_water", 0) in flywithlua Create a Notepad window, copy and paste the above line into the window, and Save. Then rename the file as a suggested: Turn Off Water Reflection For FPS Gain.lua Press Save, then copy this new file into your flywithlua....lua Scripts folder.

Hi, I am a FSX simmer that have just come back from a 2 year break and just bought X-Plane 11 to try that out. My main interest is airline sims, and I have been flying a lot of PMDG Boeings and Aerofly Airbusses. Which planes in X-Plane 11 are the most realistic at the moment? Helge

Evening all,I've been working on a little sub project (WIP) for my Aberdeen Scenery Project (you can download it here):http://forums.x-plan...&showfile=15946So, now I've cranked up the learning curve and have tried making my first building from scratch in sketchup. In this case the largest Bristows Hangar:Trouble with sketchup is that it's not possible to add lights to objects, and after searching around the org on the topic matter I couldn't find any info on the matter, other than discussions on _LIT textures and blender. There doesn't seem to be any official documentation on the matter either.So I did a little digging around some of the library objects and found t…

The fantastic Mig-29 by Colimata is now fully XP11 compatible. http://store.x-plane.org/MiG-29-Fulcrum_p_185.html#tab-1

I normally have flown with a max setting of HIGH for World Objects, but thought today, to really see (at least with ortho) the difference visually, between HIGH and MAX settings. Well...there is a most serious and note-worth loss of visuals, by dropping down to anything below Max. That's all I'm gonna say. Here is North Bay, at MAX in World Objects at zl16/18/2 At even HIGH, most of North Bay downtown and 'burbs, were simply missing. I'll eat some FPS, (doesn't really matter all that much in XP11...) to now run the sim at Max World Objects. Too much missing out, and not to enjoy, otherwise.

The AOA F-35B is now fully XP11 compatible.

Hi, I have been using the Aerosoft a320 in FSX for a while, and I've recently got into X-Plane 11. Does anyone know of an airbus a320 add-on that is just as good, if not better than the aerosoft plane? Thanks, David PS- I've taken a look at the JARdesign a320, and it doesnt even look half as good as the aerosoft a320.

...on my system, just now! 11,784 MB's of load in, at initial on-station, Detroit, Mich. My poor 8GB FTW...just started groaning...lol. Still 24 FPS though! ;) Self-created ortho, zl17/19/2

Working on getting xplane 11 autopilot working. In every plane that comes with xplane 11 the alt function is not working or it is working incorrectly. The autopilot alt functions are not working and when the a.p is engaged the plane always climbs and won't hold a heading. If I sent the vs to a negative value or set the capture mode it blows right through the alt target. When I look at the trim wheel it appears to be working much too hard. Amy ideas. Right now the sim auto pilot is useless Thoughts on what could be wrong?. Peter

Im hoping somebody can/will tell me if they know the answer to this. I've made changes to cloud puff pngs in my experiments and it seems that there is a ring of clouds that exists between where the cloudpuffs4 and cloudpuffs5 clouds exist. if you know where these clouds come from, help would be appreciated. thanks in advance. Ill delete/change more files in the meantime.

Does anyone know whether the UK2000 airports covert to XP11 using FS2XPlane program and if so which ones convert with little or no effort? I've tried a couple but the results are poor and have too many issues to warrant the effort. Similarly, any of the Aerosoft offerings convert? cheers, Stuart