The Sweet FX Support Forum

So... many SweetFX threads have been opened lately, it was about time for it to get it's own forum, I guess. This is for anyone new... If you have been scorching the web for the terms 'FSX' and/or 'P3D' with the word 'sweetfx' and/or 'inspector settings', then I'm glad to say: You made it! this is the one and most reliable and consolidated source of information for how to make the freeware plugin called SweetFX work correctly with our flight simulators. However, it's not only SweetFX, but how to properly setup your Nvidia Inspector settings as well. There are LOTS of internet pages with different suggestions, which many of them do not make any sense whatsoever.…

Tired of the same old look in your flightsim? Here's a utility that lets you adjust a whole raft of display variables. A bit like ENB bloom, but more. Very easy to use, just change line by line values in a text editor while the sim is live. This shot enables a switch called Technicolour, with a little contrast added in-sim: Download here: http://www.guru3d.co...e_download.html

Heya! First to make sure everyone knows: Windows 8.0 users should be able to use the regular packages I provide. However, users with Windows 8.1 are in for a little trouble since DirectX is updated to 11.2 on that version. So, I've setup a beta package, which you can try here. I'm currently in touch with one person who tried it and it works for him, unfortunately, not in full screen mode. There's a bug that occurs and I'm investigating on fixing that. While I do that, I'd like similar users to try it out and report back if they experience the same issue. Besides this one issue, it's working perfectly. If you don't mind using windowed mode, then that's one way to bypas…

Added by adi518: All are welcome to post and share their presets here. In your post please point out the sim you're using, along with the DX version you're using. Any additional info is not required, but can be helpful. For example, sky texture used, time (in-sim) the shot was taken, altitude, etc'. This can help others compare and achieve the same results of a preset they liked. Mind that Avsim Screen Shot Rules Apply! Lets make it a topic of our best shots from our settings!! WJA1403 PHX YYC, Over the Grand Canyon in Arizona FL360 Tail camera. DX9, SFX+ENB.

Anyone posting for support MUST supply the following details: 1. Your Windows version: 7/8.0/8.1 2. Simulator: FSX DX9/DX10 OR P3D2 3. Graphics card: NVIDIA / AMD + model (e.g., Nvidia GTX 660 Ti 2GB) If you don't supply this vital information, I simply can't help. ^_^

Hello everyone I just installed Sweetfx in FSX. I am reaaly confused and have no idea on how to set it properly. I am using the FX configurator that came with SweetFX. Is there any key for on/off for sweetfx like it is for Enb?

Been using Sweet FX for the past year or so successfully with FSX:SE until the Fall Creators Update was pushed onto my Win 10 x64 system. Has anyone been experiencing CTDs on starting FSX with d3d9.dll since this update? Or has a version of Sweet FX that is functional since the update? Removing Sweet FX lets FSX run fine. Thanks.

I've used SweetFX and ENB in the past and it was somewhat of a mixed bag (day/night tradeoffs)...I was curious if there are any recent (2014-15) updates and setting recommendations available? Is it possible to get sunlight rendering or dynamic shadowing in the cockpit--similar to P3D 2.4--within FSX through the use of ENB? Thanks in advance. Rich Perry

Just wondering if it's possible to run SweetFX on top of an ENB? I have an ENB that I really like, but would like to add in some custom shades and adjust the saturation within the SweetFX settings. Thanks, Hank

I am trying to install this: https://reshade.me/sweetfx#download But, when I start fsx se, it shows a white screen instead of the home screen. When I then select the fly now page, all I get a is a black screen, and the game crashes. If I rename the dll to d3d9.dll instead of dxgi.dll, it temporarily shows the aircraft preview screen when I press fly now, and I see the effects working (says loading effect). However, after like one second, fsx again crashes. I have a friend that installed the same things, and it works for him. I use nvidia inspector, but disabling it doesn't help. I use dx 10, but using dx9 doesn't help either. Any ideas?

Can anyone tell me what effect to use in reshade to get that 'something' which kills the kind of dull colors in P3D and injects some life? I've been trying out presets but none of them did the job, most were overdone (I also know they look different depending on the monitor). So far the only effect I find improves things is luma sharpen which makes it more comfortable trying to make something out in the distance like the runway on approach.

Guy's if anybody knows, where do I find the preset.ini file in Reshade version 3.0.5 within the GUI? do I have to download one first and if so where does it get placed? the tutorial within the GUI is extremely confusing, is say's just rename it or type in the path, type in the path to where? any advise would be great. Cheers Rod.

Windows 7 64 bit pro FSX with DX10 enabled AMD Radeon HD 6900 3 screens, resolution 6068 x1200 I got DX10 fixer working, love the shadows and managing the frame rate. Installed Reshade 2, then realised that was probably not the best fit for Radion Pro so uninstalled that and downloaded and unzipped Sweetfx2.0 RadeonPro AMD. Then set up Radeon Pro and imported some settings. Nothing changed in the game. Set split screen and monochrome still nothing. I do get the message "Sweet fx on/off" in top right corner when toggling SweetFX, but was hoping for something more interesting than that. Have I done something wrong or does it just not work for my s…

Good Day, I recently started using two different texture enhancement packages. One called TNW, and one called EVO. They each have their strengths, and I commend the authors for their accomplishments. My goal is to enhance the environments further, using SweetFX. Relevant system components are AMD Phenom II Quad Core/ATI 5770 card/WIN 7. I have since been trying to get SweetFX installed and working, with disastrous results. The main issue is, after installing all the files in the root FS9 folder, and adding the SweetFX folder to the root, FS9 fails on start-up stating it can't find DX9, and to reload it. I am running on DX11, and also have the DX9 run time libraries, etc…

Does anybody here have Reshade or mastereffects or sweetfx working with this aircraft? Cheers Rod.

I didnt know how to title this but perhaps explaning the problem is best. I Run SweetFx 2.5 with DX10 everything works perfectly fine the only thing that annoys me is when starting up FStramp Docked or Undocked FS Tramp or using default FSX Guages on a second monitor with SweetFx Enabled makes the screen Flash and the sim stutters. The only way i can run FSTramp is to disable SweetFx via scroll lock. NOTE:SweetFx Enabled while FS Tramp is not running or guages unlocked into a second monitor Runs perfectly fine.

Guys .. I installed the DX10 fixer on my FSX SE successfully. But when I try to use SweetFX the DX10 preview option disappear on my FSX options. I have got the right profile to DX10 that I downloaded on https://sfx.thelazy.net/games/game/136/. If I uninstall the SFX ....the DX10 works again. I know that DX10 is possible with SFX. But how can I fix it to use on my FSX SE? Help pls. Thanks a lot.

I already have the settings, I just want to know what the most stable version is

1. Win7-64 bit 2. FSX-SE DX11 3. Nvidia GTX 650 2gb Quick question could Sweetfx cause darkening of the VC panel in some aircraft? If so which setting will lighten it? Panel is ok when lit by the sun from the rear Thanks for any help. RegT

Hi all, I've been having an issue when trying to use SweetFX with FSX. Once extracting all the relevant files and folders into the FSX root directory (E:\FSX), FSX will not load and crashes back to desktop after a few seconds on the splash screen. I have seen various posts around this particular issue where its has been suggested that there are potential issues with a variety of areas such as; antialiasing, DX10, shaders and not having up to date drivers etc etc. Having checked all of these out, still no change. As suggested I've updated to latest Nvidia graphics driver (Clean Install), I've also turned off antiailaising but with no success. I have is…

Started using SweetFX today with P3DV3.1. SweetFX causes P3D to stop working when I attempt to change aircraft. It also appears to have a conflict with Precision X. Anyone having or had these issues and have a solution? Great program, but, if I can't get it to work with P3DV3.1 in a stable manner, I'll have to remove it. Regards, Danny

A quick question. Has anyone here gotten FSX to work with ReShade or SweetFX and DX10 without any screen flashing while changing views (or opening 2D panel pop-ups), and without API.dll or d3d11.dll CTDs? (Preferably using recent nVidia drivers.). If so, can you please share which exact version of ReShade/SweetFX you are using and the steps you took to accomplish that? Using Windows 7, FSX SP2, and nVidia GTX 780. Tried a variety of ReShade/SweetFX versions to no avail, and unfortunately other forum posts on which versions to use and how to install them are all over the place; simply can't follow them to the point where it works reliably, it's just not clear to me un…

Hi, i am looking for help. So far i have been using succesfully SFX 1.5 + FlightFX. No issues and great visual experience. Now i decided to move to SFX 2.0 and i cannot start FSX up. It crashes few seconds after launching fsx.exe. I tried both d9 dll and dxgi one. I deleted App data/Roaming/Microsoft/FSX folder and recreated it. I run fsx.exe in admin mode. Nothing helps. My system: W7 64bit, GTX970, FSX Acceleration, DX10 mode, Steve's DX10 Fixer, nVidia inspector. Any advise how to fix it would be highly appreciated. Kind regards, Kris

hello, I have installed on Sweetfx P3D2.5 Above all worked fine until now ... when I go into the menus sweetfx deactivates and impossible to restart the P3D apart restart. Do you have a solution? thank you, Sorry for my English, I am French and I use a translator,

As the title says, the link in http://simtweak.com/ for Windows 8.1 or 10 is not working. Can someone update it, please? Thanks