FTX NA BLUE - USA Canada Pacific Northwest Officially Released

deimos256 · Mar 7, 2010

there was another thread where someone was complaining of blurries and this gentleman wrote about steps to correct framerates and when the OP explained that frames were fine it was just blurries, the gentleman said something like Oh, well im sorry to hear that bye. I realize all systems are different but given the amount of blurriness issues i see, the issue should be looked into. The only thing im mad about has nothing to do with orbx, and thats the flightsim store not giving refunds.

Hendo · Mar 7, 2010

First Post on SOH forums

Bought it and the two available airfields.... Gobsmacked!
I love it!! :applause:

koorby · Mar 7, 2010

deimos256 said:
there was another thread where someone was complaining of blurries and this gentleman wrote about steps to correct framerates and when the OP explained that frames were fine it was just blurries, the gentleman said something like Oh, well im sorry to hear that bye. I realize all systems are different but given the amount of blurriness issues i see, the issue should be looked into. The only thing im mad about has nothing to do with orbx, and thats the flightsim store not giving refunds.

I am sorry to hear about the urban/city performance issues you're having. Please continue to work with us at the Orbx forums and we'll do our best to help out.

I say 'do our best', because in some cases we can't find a cure for certain people's issues, mainly due to how different each PC is setup and performs. Diagnosis via forums does not always yeild perfect results, we'll admit that.

But at no time would any Orbx staff say 'don't visit the cities then' - we would not release a product that was unusable in cities, although as the user guide suggests it could be marginal on lower end PC's.

As for the other chap who had blurring issues, he twice told us he was uninstalling and after doing what we could I believe I politely wished him the best of luck and closed the topic since he was determined not to use PNW.

Tylerb59 · Mar 10, 2010

wconkle said:
Here is what I got; I don't think I am getting the right effect though? Perhaps a setting is wrong in my system. View attachment 1146 View attachment 1147

Sweet! Thank you!

deimos256 · Mar 10, 2010

I have no problem dealing with the fact that I have a lower end system, It is after all 3 years old, I dont expect miracles but if this piece of software is so system intensive, then where are some recommended system specs? I searched both Flightsim store AND orbx and could find nothing even close to that. Even diggin through the readme pdf offered on the orbx site the closest thing I could find are settings for a 2.5 ghz system. I feel that since there were no system specs listed it would be assumed that as long as you can run FSX you could run this, and I made a purchase based on that. Orbx truly has made a great product but its a product that will not run effectively on my system and now Im $50 in the hole and feel a little deceived, I have never had an issue with any other addon that I have purchased so as big as the hype is, its a huge buzzkill for me.

koorby · Mar 10, 2010

deimos256 said:
I have no problem dealing with the fact that I have a lower end system, It is after all 3 years old, I dont expect miracles but if this piece of software is so system intensive, then where are some recommended system specs? I searched both Flightsim store AND orbx and could find nothing even close to that. Even diggin through the readme pdf offered on the orbx site the closest thing I could find are settings for a 2.5 ghz system. I feel that since there were no system specs listed it would be assumed that as long as you can run FSX you could run this, and I made a purchase based on that. Orbx truly has made a great product but its a product that will not run effectively on my system and now Im $50 in the hole and feel a little deceived, I have never had an issue with any other addon that I have purchased so as big as the hype is, its a huge buzzkill for me.

Please log a support post on our forums; that's what they are there for, to assist you with issues such as performance. There are many customers with lesser systems than yours who are getting satisfactory performance. Give our support staff a chance to investigate and work with you until you get a satisfactory outcome ok? SOH is not the place where we assist you, so you'll perhaps get frustated venting your spleen here in public, sorry.

MM · Mar 10, 2010

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Sorry that you are finding FTX PNW a really difficult challenge. It is very frustrating to get a wonderful piece of software and then find that your machine won't run it well. (We have all had that sad experience.)
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Not sure that you will be able to fully utilize PNW with your "classic" machine. However, there are things that you can do to increase your machine's ability to cope.
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Holger Sandman has found something pretty interesting with respect to how one manages autogen objects. You might look at this thread: http://orbxsystems.com/forums/index.php?topic=19366.0
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also, this sticky post - http://orbxsystems.com/forums/index.php?topic=19082.0 - and this discussion at Avsim - http://forums1.avsim.net/index.php?showtopic=278665 - might be helpful.

Cheers, Holger

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The individuals at ORBX are terrific and keen to help. Having watched them in action for several years, I'm convinced that they are here for the long run and want everyone to enjoy their efforts. They might not be able to work magic, but they'll try.
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Cazzie · Mar 16, 2010

Unless I am install upgrades to GEX or UTX, FTX-PNW stays checked on my system. I find I get equal or better frames rates (I use normal auto-gen and set the traffic to Holgar's recommendations) than with the default scenery, which BTW is bland compared to PNW. PNW is a dream state, especially if you take a cross-country soaring journey down the Colombia Gorge. I like to oput on some nice music and just dream, it is as real as one can get it.

I can only wish FTX further investigates doing other scenic sections of the US. I love Orbx's Tasmania Blue too. I have to set aside some of my finds for further developments from them.

Caz

Stan V. · Mar 17, 2010

koorby said:
I am sorry to hear about the urban/city performance issues you're having. Please continue to work with us at the Orbx forums and we'll do our best to help out.

I say 'do our best', because in some cases we can't find a cure for certain people's issues, mainly due to how different each PC is setup and performs. Diagnosis via forums does not always yeild perfect results, we'll admit that.

But at no time would any Orbx staff say 'don't visit the cities then' - we would not release a product that was unusable in cities, although as the user guide suggests it could be marginal on lower end PC's.

As for the other chap who had blurring issues, he twice told us he was uninstalling and after doing what we could I believe I politely wished him the best of luck and closed the topic since he was determined not to use PNW.

koorby,

I too have a PNW performance related problem (out-of-memory FSX failures) that I would like to work with Orbx people in their official support forum. I am sure it is not a unique problem to me and I am equally sure it is most likely an FSX setting issue. Having said this, I am not sure of how or rather exactly where to receive help from Orbx. I am registered in the Orbx support forum and have gone there but the general discussion category on the site seems to contain mostly people saying how wonderful the product is (it truely is) or describing future enhancements to come - very few problems per se. I did a search of the forum but got no hits which was probably the result of my inexperience in asking the question but not very satisfactory in terms of coming up with a solution. Is there a specific forum category that I should browse (and post in) on the Orbx support forum?

Stan V.

MM · Mar 17, 2010

You might try the "FTX Payware Support Forum"
http://orbxsystems.com/forums/index.php?board=14.0

Wish you the best with this.

merida72 · Mar 21, 2010

AFB for NA?

some of you kind gentlemen could indicate whether there are air force bases for the area NA Blue?

thanks in advance

CG_1976 · Mar 21, 2010

merida72 said:
some of you kind gentlemen could indicate whether there are air force bases for the area NA Blue?

thanks in advance

Sure CYQQ Comox CFB home of the 442Sq.

merida72 · Mar 21, 2010

CG_1976 said:
Sure CYQQ Comox CFB home of the 442Sq.

grazie grazie e grazie

thanks thanks and thanks :jump:

dharris · Mar 21, 2010

If links to offsite pages is placed, it would be nice if you could read them without having to join the forum. After three attemps at different combos of passwords, I figured it wasn't worth my time. It would be helpful if forums that require passwords would say you need a certain number of digits both caps and small and numerals at the start.

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Sorry that you are finding FTX PNW a really difficult challenge. It is very frustrating to get a wonderful piece of software and then find that your machine won't run it well. (We have all had that sad experience.)
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Not sure that you will be able to fully utilize PNW with your "classic" machine. However, there are things that you can do to increase your machine's ability to cope.
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Holger Sandman has found something pretty interesting with respect to how one manages autogen objects. You might look at this thread: http://orbxsystems.com/forums/index.php?topic=19366.0
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And then you might examine closely the two threads that Holger references here:
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It appears that we now know that we have both more and less ability to manage autogen than we previously thought.
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The individuals at ORBX are terrific and keen to help. Having watched them in action for several years, I'm convinced that they are here for the long run and want everyone to enjoy their efforts. They might not be able to work magic, but they'll try.
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Hope this helps,
Mike
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Holger Sandmann · Mar 21, 2010

Hello dharris,

I'm not sure what the issue with your password might be; if you've already chosen one you can have it sent to your email address and then copy & paste.

As for the autogen "tweaks" thread there is a parallel discussion at Avsim: http://forums1.avsim.net/index.php?showtopic=279576

Cheers, Holger

JayKae · Mar 21, 2010

dharris said:
.... It would be helpful if forums that require passwords would say you need a certain number of digits both caps and small and numerals at the start....

It actually does

See attached screenshot...

JayKae · Mar 22, 2010

I should have said that that actually happens when you hover over the little yellow triangle

Reddog · Mar 24, 2010

Hi all, a few questions I have.
1. I have the demo installed and going to buy the the full package, do I need to delete the the demo before installing the full package?
2. Is the package purchased be for downloading it or is the purchase part of the install.
3. If oping for the DVD version how long will it take to get it, I live in eastren Pa. USA

Holger Sandmann · Mar 24, 2010

Hello Reddog,

1. Yes, you need to uninstall the demo first; see http://orbxsystems.com/forums/index.php?topic=20003.0 . In a few days we'll also upload a small batch file that will do the job automatically.

2. Not sure I understand this one correctly: you can choose between download only, download with simple DVD backup sent by mail, or "limited edition" DVD. The DVD only version costs a bit more but has the advantage that it doesn't require online activation. See http://fullterrain.com/product_nablue.html

3. You can purchase the DVD version at PC Aviator USA; according to their website their shipping costs start at US$2.95 and take 1 to 8 business days, depending on your choice of delivery. See http://www.pcaviator.com/shop/viewAProduct.php?pid=1156

Cheers, Holger

tigisfat · Mar 24, 2010

hey guys, where does the demo cover? I understand it's only a limited area and I want to load up an airport that's in it so I know. Can you point me in the right direction?

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