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P3D V4.5 Released
- Thread starter docjohnson
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thunder100
Charter Member 2010
Semi stupid question
from 4.4-->4.5
Thats an update-->planes-->Scenerys stay
or
Install new all add ons ?
Thanks for an comprehensive answer
Roland
from 4.4-->4.5
Thats an update-->planes-->Scenerys stay
or
Install new all add ons ?
Thanks for an comprehensive answer
Roland
blanston12
SOH-CM-2025
I just took a look at the update list and there were a number of bug fixes for the scenery and aircraft, enough that I am going to download the whole thing, which I normally do anyways.
But I did not see any new flyable aircraft or airports listed in the update. At some point I really wish they would update there airports, it's still pretty much the same airport database from FSX in 2006.
Currently by 4.4 install has gotten a little unstable and I am going to take this as an opportunity to clean everything out and start again. It's just going to be a pain to re-install those addons (milviz, etc) that don't work properly when installed outside the main folder. But I will definitely wait until ORBX and ActiveSky are ready.
Sundog
SOH-CM-2025
Oh, sure, I just switched my install for P3D over the weekend and now that I've finished verifying all of my Orbx installs, they release this! I suppose I'll only have to install the client though.
It looks like mostly PBR and VR additions/fixes. However, it does note that the F-16 should always be shown with wingtip rails now.
It looks like mostly PBR and VR additions/fixes. However, it does note that the F-16 should always be shown with wingtip rails now.
StormILM
Charter Member
I never got 4.4 to run right and I have a fairly hot rig to run it. My FPS with addons was simply awful and I could never find a solution which for me was odd because there are guys with older lower end rigs and gpu's than I have who were getting excellent FPS performance. I may give this a try and see what happens. I'm going to copy 4.3 and the addons over to a storage drive and then clear it completely out and start fresh. It is works, that's a hurdle overcome, if not, I guess I will stay behind on 4.3 for a bit and maybe migrate over toe XP-11 for my GA & Commercial stuff (which I rarely touch outside DCS nowadays).
Navy Chief
Senior Member
Just uninstalled 4.4 Client only, and installed 4.5 Client. All works ok. But is it worthwhile to uninstall/reinstall the Scenery and Content as well? NC
Just uninstalled 4.4 Client only, and installed 4.5 Client. All works ok. But is it worthwhile to uninstall/reinstall the Scenery and Content as well? NC
How's Tacpack working, Chief? Previous P3Dv4 updates always seemed to break it.
As for V4 Content and Scenery upgrades, they've always been optional, although some people on the AVSim thread are saying the Content
update seems required this time to get some of the fixes in the Client to work. I usually always update Content with Client anyway myself.
The Content update hasn't broken any of my third party planes or scenery in the past.
If you update the v4 Scenery, you will need to "verify files" for Otbx FTX Global and Orbx HD trees, if you have those (the v4 scenery update
will overwrite them). You may also need to re-run Vector AEC (I usually do).
-RobM
Navy Chief
Senior Member
Navy Chief
Senior Member
I forgot to answer your initial question about TacPack. To be honest, I didn't even try it as in the past it always breaks when a update is installed. I haven't even checked their forum! But, after uninstalling/reinstalling Content & Scenery, all seems fine so far. I have yet to reinstall Orbx sceneries though. Enough for one day. Don't want to jinx myself. NC
Navy Chief
Senior Member
StormILM
Charter Member
I took the plunge, did the uninstall/reinstall of Client, Content, and Scenery, FPS is very stable BUT my Ezdok 2 was useless despite me updating to the latest version of version 2 so I upgraded the all new version 3, no joy, all kinds of errors. Also noticed the HUD on my PMDG 737 NGX doesn't work now, my FlytheDaddog 64bit version won't run, getting a message that the model won't run without simconnect 4.4. Where do I get that version? This is what I hate about these upgrades that LM keeps throwing out, the end users and developers have to jump through all these hoops to get things back up and running again. 
Hopefully everything will be back up to speed soon or I guess I will AGAIN revert back to 4,3. XP-11 is looking more and more attractive every day...
Hopefully everything will be back up to speed soon or I guess I will AGAIN revert back to 4,3. XP-11 is looking more and more attractive every day...
YoYo
SOH-CM-2023
Its not surprise, TacPack needs ALWAYS core update also for the new version of P3D. Perhaps few weeks....
How about FSUIPC, Active Sky, ORBX, REX, PTA, Chaseplane .... someone check it yet?
wombat666
Administrator
Exactly why I gave up on CrapPack several versions ago.
Never felt it was worth paying and paying and paying for...............ad infinitum.
Always behind the development curve.
Never felt it was worth paying and paying and paying for...............ad infinitum.
Always behind the development curve.
And, just as I expected, TP is broke, AGAIN. Surprise, surprise. Never fails.
UnknownGuest12
New member
Hi
read on Orbx fóruns that their products will work ok...that was my main and only concern…
Regards
cavaricooper
SOH-CM-2023
Orbx, FSUIPC and PMDG are already v4.5 compatible. I believe that’s the case with Active Sky as well. EZCA V3 compatibility is promised today or tomorrow. The strategy of waiting a week to allow things to sort themselves out, may not be unwise. Longer, only if needed for a specific developer.
While upgrading can cause heartburn, but it is the only way to keep improving the sim. The biggest reason I left FSX behind was stagnation... so as with everything, it is what it is.
Best- C
While upgrading can cause heartburn, but it is the only way to keep improving the sim. The biggest reason I left FSX behind was stagnation... so as with everything, it is what it is.
Best- C
UnknownGuest12
New member
Quoting Cavaricooper
"While upgrading can cause heartburn, but it is the only way to keep improving the sim. The biggest reason I left FSX behind was stagnation... so as with everything, it is what it is.
Best- C "
200% Agree...
"While upgrading can cause heartburn, but it is the only way to keep improving the sim. The biggest reason I left FSX behind was stagnation... so as with everything, it is what it is.
Best- C "
200% Agree...