Questions: Pactex V1 & V2 ?

[Crusader]

I have noticed that some scenery (Ex:MR's DEI) states it was made to fit pactex 1-4 . Are these sceneries also compatible with the newer version 2 pactex (2a , 2b , 2c , 2e) ?

Speaking of pactex textures , is there a major difference between V1 and V2 other than being newer and maybe adding a few other areas ? For instance looking better at different altitudes .

I guess what I am asking is , am I better off with starting with V2 if it is compatible with most of the other sceneries .

I lied : one more question , does dvslats enhanced textures replace all of the pactex's . They are highly recommended . Just wonder about scenery compatibility . Ex: On a fresh install would dvslats textures get loaded verses the pactexs . There are so many improvements to CFS2 it gets a little confusing sometime .

I've used Rami's PTO guide so far(excellent by the way) up until replacing ground textures and I'm just deciding what would be a good combination .

Let's not forget all of Uncle Tgt's excellent contributions and the list goes on and on . I can certainly understand why CFS2 has hung around for ten years now .

Thanks to all ,

Rich

 

[UncleTgt]

Crusader, it's best just to think of them as "different flavours".

You can mix & match until you get a look & feel you are happy with.

FWIW, I think the dark FSX style (dvslats, uncletgt) are good for tropical jungle, but not everyone likes the dark tones. Pactex 2 & Pactex 1 are generally lighter in colour, probably better for areas outside the PTO.

Look in the download archives under Pen32win, he released comparison of pactex 1 & 2 in a handy to scan & compare pdf file ...