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P3dv5.2 released

BendyFlyer

BendyFlyer

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LM have released the update to P3DV5.1 it is now P3DV5.2. Quite a few changes and modifications. They are all listed in the release info at LM's P3D website.
 
Im having issues with one of my reader programs on LM's site. what's the best way to upgrade to 5.2??
 
Not sure I can help you there - I am downloading the whole thing which was just a normal log in provide password etc. Not finished downloading it yet. There is an extensive thread involving some of the LM Testers who were involved. ( P3D V5.2 is out now - Page 6 - The Prepar3d Forum - The AVSIM Community ) No point in recreating it here. LM have also a PDF Download and Install Instructions at their site. I am still reading!.

No major glitches or issues and many improvements to, internal logic and GUI's, memory mapping, ram usage, particle and light management, EA True Sky etc etc. Feedback so far seems very positive. LM obviously keep in touch with developers pre release because there are already updates (if required) to a lot of specialised addons etc - for most not required. Seems they also have really addressed the VR aspect now too for those who like and use VR.
 
What Im looking for is after downloading all the 5.2 parts due to my TX down under connection lol. Do I uninstall the Client and deactivate and then install and activate in the Short to the point sense.
 
That actually helped after I got the PDF transferred to my Ipad. Looks like in my case as my Dell G5SE is highly technical im gonna have uninstall the P3D5.1 complete clean and call the Dell IT Rep. They have Re Align a couple of my systems before I install the New Version to work with my experimental 360 VR/AI/AR visor/helmet.
 
Yes I am am going very lightly here. The addons I can move (all xml method) but it is the scenery and ORBX is my biggest concern - I am not sure how to handle that as I have the main LC and Global in the main sim but fortunately all the rest on a separate drive apart from the client segment there is scenery updates and fixes as well. Other than the scenery everything else should be no issue as it is all held as xml addons with nothing in the main sim folders. I will back up the gauges, effects and sound folders and a few critical files like the scenery config file as well.

It does seem you will also need to reset or remap a joystick or similar as there are some changes there in terms of key commands. Given the extensive fixes and changes I will do it. No major dramas reported elsewhere and it seems well integrated otherwise.

Looking forward to being able to control the volumetric clouds via sliders on a menu and the changes to the lighting and sky colouring! Question will be have they fixed Sim Director!!
 
Finally! Great. I felt it in my bones that it will be soon ;).
I will wait for few updates of addons like Active Sky, Chaseplane ect, about FTX Sceneries yes, its always problem for me too. I reinstalled all my addons and installed again, luckily I don't have many of them installed now.

The list of changes: https://www.prepar3d.com/news/announcements/2021/06/120786/

Of course I write about full installation of P3D, if you do only client (and scenery/content) it will be ok but I always prefer full new version.
 
This is interesting: wow, so now we can use old versions of clouds with EA=on?

  • Enhanced Atmospherics can now be used with legacy (non-volumetric) clouds.
at the list I see a lot of nice changes. Looks like really great update!
 
Ok I followed the LM advice and did not do the full clean reinstall but followed the update process - Delete the program part by part via the WIN10 APP using the Win 10 APP controller - then reinstall Client first, then Content, then Scener in that sequence.

All installed, version verified and all changes confirmed. No need to reinstall anything, found them all and kept the addons as they were.

Has a different menu bar and menu selection. Now asks you if you want to save the last scenario when you exit. I checked the sky for the EA- True Sky changes with the time slider - no more blood red skies much more realistic. Worked fine with ORBX addon scenery and with real time Wx Engine (P3DWX) running to give real weather. Changed locations around the globe and vehicles. No problems encountered at all. I like the volumetric cloud control now via the Weather GUI.

A really big change - SIM DIRECTOR - now works as advertised, with all my scenery and vehicle addons - it took less than a minute for SIM Director to launch and be ready to use!

Well no complaints - I am now very impressed a great job and worth waiting for - this is a real simulator.
 
BendyFlyer said:
Ok I followed the LM advice and did not do the full clean reinstall but followed the update process - Delete the program part by part via the WIN10 APP using the Win 10 APP controller - then reinstall Client first, then Content, then Scener in that sequence.

All installed, version verified and all changes confirmed. No need to reinstall anything, found them all and kept the addons as they were.

Has a different menu bar and menu selection. Now asks you if you want to save the last scenario when you exit. I checked the sky for the EA- True Sky changes with the time slider - no more blood red skies much more realistic. Worked fine with ORBX addon scenery and with real time Wx Engine (P3DWX) running to give real weather. Changed locations around the globe and vehicles. No problems encountered at all. I like the volumetric cloud control now via the Weather GUI.

A really big change - SIM DIRECTOR - now works as advertised, with all my scenery and vehicle addons - it took less than a minute for SIM Director to launch and be ready to use!

Well no complaints - I am now very impressed a great job and worth waiting for - this is a real simulator.
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Great, Im downloading now. I saw many nice comments on Avsim with step forward with better performance (FPS) also.
 
Quick Screen - this is the CoolSky DC9-30 out of the default airport Randolph - all cloud and sky settings to max - smooth as silk- all works. Enjoy folks!

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BendyFlyer said:
Ok I followed the LM advice and did not do the full clean reinstall but followed the update process - Delete the program part by part via the WIN10 APP using the Win 10 APP controller - then reinstall Client first, then Content, then Scener in that sequence.

All installed, version verified and all changes confirmed. No need to reinstall anything, found them all and kept the addons as they were.

Has a different menu bar and menu selection. Now asks you if you want to save the last scenario when you exit. I checked the sky for the EA- True Sky changes with the time slider - no more blood red skies much more realistic. Worked fine with ORBX addon scenery and with real time Wx Engine (P3DWX) running to give real weather. Changed locations around the globe and vehicles. No problems encountered at all. I like the volumetric cloud control now via the Weather GUI.

A really big change - SIM DIRECTOR - now works as advertised, with all my scenery and vehicle addons - it took less than a minute for SIM Director to launch and be ready to use!

Well no complaints - I am now very impressed a great job and worth waiting for - this is a real simulator.
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Thank you so much for your explanation! I am also downloading now. The good thing is, I believe, that I could (if I wanted) reinstall the previous version, if I had any problems? I am gonna be careful about installing as always now. I read, and REREAD everything before pushing the Enter button!!! NC
Oh, and as for Simdirector, I have never used it successfully, but I know it is a powerful tool!
 
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What is good in current version and EA=on, if you dont like this volumeric clouds (or your PC cant handle this) you can stay with orginal/REX mix of 2D/3D clouds also (so like in P3Dv4 only) but with lighting from v5! :wavey:
 
Well I now have a major puzzle!. I tried everything, location, time, models, etc etc. Worked my way through the hangar and left the best till last 2 portovers from FSX (all fixed re 64 bit internal models etc etc,) These worked without any problems in 5.1 both now cause the sim to CTD. They all appear in the vehicle menu, then on select to fly the screen goes black and then P3D just quits - no error messages, no event log info nothing. Took them out, reinstalled them, same outcome!. This has me stumped! 2 only 2 and absolutely nothing else. hmmmm!
 
BendyFlyer said:
Well I now have a major puzzle!. I tried everything, location, time, models, etc etc. Worked my way through the hangar and left the best till last 2 portovers from FSX (all fixed re 64 bit internal models etc etc,) These worked without any problems in 5.1 both now cause the sim to CTD. They all appear in the vehicle menu, then on select to fly the screen goes black and then P3D just quits - no error messages, no event log info nothing. Took them out, reinstalled them, same outcome!. This has me stumped! 2 only 2 and absolutely nothing else. hmmmm!
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This happened to me when I upgraded to 5.1. My solution was to navigate to the P3D.cfg file and delete it. Then started P3D and let it rebuild. Problem solved. Apparently if you uninstall P3D the cfg file remains behind. If you save a copy before you delete it you may be able to save time with remapping your controllers and custom setting by putting back in after the sim recovers. Hope this helps
 
Thanks Spad. Already been down this route. It seems it is related to the interior models for the aircraft. They are loading in exterior view and working but when P3D loads it of course starts with the interior model, panel, gauges, textures etc. Why these 2 aircraft interior models now have a major conflict with 5.2 is truly a mystery. Others do not do it at all and work just fine. At least it is not a gauge issue.

Subject to be chased down in other forums I think.
 
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