P3d 'Academic' license $50

what is the difference between the dev and student versions, apart from the 'discreet' logo?

I see it comes with the SDK, but since FSX models work ok, then I will just use that? I cannot see why I would pay $10 a month when I can get it for $49 total
 
P3D is sounding better and better the more responses I read. It seems to have taken a giant leap forward and has great reviews, and sounds like more good is just around the corner.
$49 to have the code cleaned up so all the muss and fuss is gone sounds great to me!!
No stutters, jaggies gone, real water, real clouds, cross compatibility to 3rd party add-ons?
I'm looking into getting P3D right after this post.
 
After quickly comparing the Professional License with the Academic License I noticed the following 2 differences in the description:

The academic license seem to miss the following:

-Whole Earth WGS-84 Model
-Realistic Air Traffic Control

This doesn't necessarily mean that it's not present in the Academic version, but I'd like to be sure :).
Also, these are licenses, does that mean that you have to renew licenses later on? I wouldn't want to spend a lot of money now just to find out I have to spend more money on version 2....
 
Something else I would like to know.
Considering my connection, the thought of downloading 11 gigabytes isn't going across very well with me.
I looked around the P3D website for information pertaining to a possible DVD form to purchase, but I didn't find anything like this for an option.
Can someone tell me if they'll send P3D to me via USPS or other form?
 
roger-wilco-66 said:
@Lionheart: I renamed the Prepar3D.CFG to fsx.cfg and ran it through Jesus Altuve's FSX optimizing routine, it does the same magic to FPS in P3D as it does for FSX, at least on my machine. After that, rename the optimized fsx.cfg back to Prepar3D.CFG and put it back to the LM / P3D folder. This is even mentioned as a suggestion to improve performance in the LM P3D documentation.

Cheers,
Mark
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Thanks Mark. Thats good to know. It would be nice to get AA running like glass.



wombat666 said:
It's under consideration and if members really want it then it will be done.
A little patience for time being please. :kilroy:
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Awesome!


OleBoy said:
Something else I would like to know.
Considering my connection, the thought of downloading 11 gigabytes isn't going across very well with me.
I looked around the P3D website for information pertaining to a possible DVD form to purchase, but I didn't find anything like this for an option.
Can someone tell me if they'll send P3D to me via USPS or other form?
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OleBoy, you could try a business center or Library that has high speed internet and see if they can download these for you. Our libraries have computers you can use. Just bring some DVD's and you should be good to go.

For me, 3.6 Gigs (one of the three packages) took 5 hours to download on a evening, and 4 Gigs the following morning, around 8AM, took 40 min's. I dont know why, probably lag from others downloading. But also check local business shops that do fax services, etc. Maybe they could download it for you, transfer to DVD's, and it might be a good price. Just an idea.


Bill
 
Yesterday evening, I was going to transfer some of the stock planes from FSX into P3D and found that the stock planes (that appeared to be missing in P3D) are 'in' the P3D airplanes folder. Further investigation found that they were missing their Panel folders, thus they are probably just AI planes until someone places the Panel folders in them.

So just a heads up. Looks like FSX planes are in there, just in need of panel folders.



Thanks Lockheed Martin for this great sim! I am loving it.... Inspiration to build is renewed...



Bill
 
"Thanks Lockheed Martin for this great sim! I am loving it.... Inspiration to build is renewed..."

This is great news Bill, I have enjoyed your creations for years and looks like that will continue. Prepar3d has given inspiration to me as well.
 
Acceleration too?

We homeschool our two children, so I'm curious if they consider us "Academic"?

Is the Acceleration pack part of P3D?

My 10 year old daughter wants to be a pilot and will be involved with CAP when she's old enough. In the mean time, she wants to fly the sims like her daddy. This might be right up our alley.

Thanks!
Jeff
 
Odie said:
Okay, I'm running Vista 64....any issues with that operating system and P3d?
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Odie,

At the P3D website, they have forums. You can ask there about vista 64. (Thats what I would do). There is also a Installation manual that I was able to download separately when I had made the purchase. I wonder if you can get that before buying? Someone should be able to answer that though.


Bill
 
Lionheart said:
Yesterday evening, I was going to transfer some of the stock planes from FSX into P3D and found that the stock planes (that appeared to be missing in P3D) are 'in' the P3D airplanes folder. Further investigation found that they were missing their Panel folders, thus they are probably just AI planes until someone places the Panel folders in them.

So just a heads up. Looks like FSX planes are in there, just in need of panel folders.



Thanks Lockheed Martin for this great sim! I am loving it.... Inspiration to build is renewed...



Bill
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Some info I found at P3D forums...

"There appears to be confusion with Microsoft products and Lockheed Martin products. I completely understand this because we purchased the code from Microsoft. A clear line needs to be drawn between the two offerings particularly as we grow the Prepar3D product further.

The aircraft and assets that are in Prepar3D are licensed to Lockheed Martin for use in the product. Aircraft and assets that are in FSX and ESP are licensed to Microsoft for use in those products. There are differences, obviously we were not able to include all aircraft and assets from the Microsoft baseline for a variety of reasons. The F-18 is not a Lockheed Martin product and was not included in the software. What is delivered in Prepar3D is what is delivered.

If you purchase an F-18 externally, or any other aircraft or add-on for that matter, and use it inside of Prepar3D then that is your concern and you are responsible for ensuring that the end-use is appropriate according to the license. Hope this helps."


Regards,
John



Prepar3D natively supports FSX and ESP aircraft, but there are a few considerations that must be taken when installing legacy aircraft.

File structure:
Aircraft are now stored in Prepar3D\SimObjects\Aircraft.

Gauges:
Many addon aircraft make use of the shared gauges found in the gauges folder of FSX, ESP, and Prepar3D. Not all shared gauges from FSX and ESP are included with Prepar3D. Therefore, it may be necessary to copy over some files from your gauges directory along with the model folder.
To my knowledge, the only gauge that we did not carry over from ESP was the F18 gauge, but many common gauges from FSX are not included. The King Air gauges are a good example of this.

FS8 and FS9 models:
Some aircraft advertised as FSX models are actually FS8 or FS9 models. These should still work in prepar3D, but there are some limitations. For instance, These models will be rendered in full color in IR views, because they are rendered with legacy fixed-function fallback materials that are not compatible with the shader-based techniques we use to simulate IR sensors. There may also be issues with the aircraft shadow for similar reasons.
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Many thanks TuFun. that explains why the planes were inoperative.

I noticed an airliner last night, labeled Acme Airlines. :) I need to find a way to change that.
 
The really fun part? like FSX you can do also non flyable vehicles with their own particular characteristics, not like FSX (or FS9 for that matter) using tweaked aircraft cfg and .air files. Same goes for ships, virtually, it´s all about coding and imagination.
Best regards
Prowler
 
Further reading into the P3D forums and the current status of 'settings' in general compared to FSX, I decided to climb back up on the fence and wait for more info.
I hope to hear more good news of LM refining the code.
Myself, I think they have a long ways to go to get it dialed in.
 
Having read through this thread I'm tempted to go to P3D, but for those in the know:

1. Is the interface faster with large collections of aircraft and scenery? (My FSX takes ages before I can actually fly)
2. Is there proper multi-core and 64bit support in the current version?

ta
Andy
 
Optimism about the future of simming has certainly broken through the prevailing doom and gloom. It's about time.:icon_lol:
 
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