Theo Haralambof Posted December 27, 2020 Posted December 27, 2020 Hi! I saw that REX Skyforce has been released as beta for P3D5, has anyone installed and tested it? If so, can you share your REX settings? If you use other addons like ENVTEX/ENVSHADE/Active Sky Cloud Art, can you also share your experience and settings? Thanks Quote
Rafal Haczek Posted December 27, 2020 Posted December 27, 2020 I actually installed RexSF last night and tested it. Initially I could not start P3D5, getting constant CTDs, but it turned out I just had to restart Windows to launch the sim with no problem. So, it is working fine and looking great, as always. I installed its textures for sky and clouds plus some goodies like lightning and sounds. For live weather I use HiFi Sim ActiveSky P3D (by the way installed the latest open beta 7660). I have deactivated Envtex, as I don't need it anymore using Rex. I keep using Envshade and share my settings below if you need them for any reason. I also decided to stop using ASCA and uninstalled it. Honestly, I have always had mixed feelings about it, so now it's time to rest from it a bit. One more thing to be clear: I do not use EA, as, I in my view, flaws are more evident than advantages. All in all, I made only two short FSL A321 flights (FRA->MUC and back) and everything worked and looked flawlessly. I am glad so far and will see following days how things are. 5 1 Quote
Stu Antonio Posted December 27, 2020 Posted December 27, 2020 Thanks for sharing Rafal. Interesting, I’m feeling tempted to maybe try RexSF again after all. I’ve purchased it for v4 but never quite liked the more puffy look of the clouds so I never used/installed it. But I feel the need for a change after some years of ASCA so maybe I’ll give it another try. Quote
Rafal Haczek Posted December 27, 2020 Posted December 27, 2020 7 minutes ago, Stu Antonio said: I feel the need for a change after some years of ASCA My feelings exactly, Stu! Quote
Stu Antonio Posted December 27, 2020 Posted December 27, 2020 6 minutes ago, Rafal Haczek said: My feelings exactly, Stu! Than again... I can't find any information on a release for P3Dv5.... Within my Rex account I'm not presented with any info either. Where can I get this? Quote
Sam Wilskey Posted December 27, 2020 Posted December 27, 2020 7 minutes ago, Stu Antonio said: Than again... I can't find any information on a release for P3Dv5.... Within my Rex account I'm not presented with any info either. Where can I get this? Disregard that is for weather force. Quote
David Norfolk Posted December 27, 2020 Posted December 27, 2020 9 hours ago, Theo Haralambof said: Hi! I saw that REX Skyforce has been released as beta for P3D5, has anyone installed and tested it? If so, can you share your REX settings? If you use other addons like ENVTEX/ENVSHADE/Active Sky Cloud Art, can you also share your experience and settings? Thanks These are what i use. (3D Clouds Set 12, Cirro-type Set 18, Sky Dawn Set 15, Sky Day Set 19, Sky Dusk Set 26, 10 Day Cylce Set 01, Sun/Effects Set 19, Moon Set 02, Lightning Set 01). No other shaders or anything. The photos are what's being use currently just in case you wanted photos 2 Quote
Rafal Haczek Posted December 27, 2020 Posted December 27, 2020 10 minutes ago, Stu Antonio said: Where can I get this? Here, Stu: https://rexgamestudios.helpscoutdocs.com/article/117-sky-force-technical-update-2-5-public-beta 1 Quote
Stu Antonio Posted December 27, 2020 Posted December 27, 2020 1 minute ago, Rafal Haczek said: Here, Stu: https://rexgamestudios.helpscoutdocs.com/article/117-sky-force-technical-update-2-5-public-beta Thank you very much! Quote
Theo Haralambof Posted December 30, 2020 Author Posted December 30, 2020 Thank you all for sharing your experience ATM I'm installing REX SkyForce. I think I'll go for the combo AS / SkyForce / EnvShade with EA off. I'll try with this and see if it please me... I'll try to share here (if I don't forget...). 2 Quote
Peter Meinel Posted January 2, 2021 Posted January 2, 2021 I was trying out every combination possble. Weatherengine always ActiveSky, Enshade and EA off, combination Envtex with ASCA clouds, then only Rex Skyforce, RSF with Envtex and so on. Finally I ended up with just Envtex for everything. So ASCA RSF sitting on the shelf for now. Peter Quote
Bob Zolto Posted January 2, 2021 Posted January 2, 2021 I haven't used SkyForce in a while. I have an installer for P3d v4. I gather this beta is for a v5 update. Since I don't have P3d v4 installed, do I just have to wait for the beta to go live? Quote
Stu Antonio Posted January 2, 2021 Posted January 2, 2021 12 minutes ago, Bob Zolto said: I haven't used SkyForce in a while. I have an installer for P3d v4. I gather this beta is for a v5 update. Since I don't have P3d v4 installed, do I just have to wait for the beta to go live? Not sure what you‘re asking. The available Beta supports P3Dv5.1 (as well as v4 I think). The installer you have seems to be for v4, which you also don‘t have.... right? So just get the Beta for v5 then Quote
Bob Zolto Posted January 2, 2021 Posted January 2, 2021 That did sound confusing . So what I need is the technical update 2.5? Quote
Stu Antonio Posted January 2, 2021 Posted January 2, 2021 6 minutes ago, Bob Zolto said: That did sound confusing . So what I need is the technical update 2.5? To work with P3Dv5.1, yes. Quote
Bob Zolto Posted January 2, 2021 Posted January 2, 2021 Thanks. Trying to download it, but it keeps failing. Must be busy. Quote
Luke Hall Posted March 7, 2021 Posted March 7, 2021 I'm using the SF3D beta in P3d V5.1 but I cannot get it to install the textures to the sim. It says that the texture/theme is installed but it's not showing up. When I look at the "currently in sim" page, it does not show the texture selections that I have supposedly uploaded. Also, I have the correct sim path set up but it still says that the active sim is Flight Simulator X, which is incorrect. Any advice gratefully received! Luke Quote
Rafal Haczek Posted March 7, 2021 Posted March 7, 2021 @Luke Hall, make sure you have downloaded the right installer from the REX website. Then, when you go to General Settings, what sim location can you see as selected? Make sure it's the right one. Below see my example: Quote
Luke Hall Posted March 7, 2021 Posted March 7, 2021 35 minutes ago, Rafal Haczek said: @Luke Hall, make sure you have downloaded the right installer from the REX website. Then, when you go to General Settings, what sim location can you see as selected? Make sure it's the right one. Below see my example: Hi Rafal, I'm using the beta and there is only one download/installer. My simulator path is also correct. Thanks :-) Quote
Rafal Haczek Posted March 7, 2021 Posted March 7, 2021 @Luke Hall, When you select REX textures and install them into the sim, can you see the top green bar confirming successful install? And one more question: is your P3D's EA TrueSky off? Quote
Luke Hall Posted March 7, 2021 Posted March 7, 2021 2 minutes ago, Rafal Haczek said: @Luke Hall, When you select REX textures and install them into the sim, can you see the top green bar confirming successful install? Yes, that's showing but I'm not seeing any change in the sim. Quote
Rafal Haczek Posted March 7, 2021 Posted March 7, 2021 Do you have P3D's EA TrueSky on or off? Do you happen to have any other texture generator active, like HiFi ASCA? Quote
Sebastian Brabsche Posted March 7, 2021 Posted March 7, 2021 I had the same problem some time ago. Running the installation once over fixed it. Quote
Ray Proudfoot Posted March 7, 2021 Posted March 7, 2021 Wow! Paying $35 to beta test software. If they'd offered it at half price that might just about be acceptable. But this is a growing trend that I will never accept. Beta testing should be conducted by invitees or volunteers who work hard to find bugs. In return they get a free copy of the software. Once the product is robust only then should it go on sale. Quote
Sabine Meier Posted March 7, 2021 Posted March 7, 2021 The thing is the masses will encounter bugs faster than beta testers could because it is on so any systems. Quote
Rafal Haczek Posted March 7, 2021 Posted March 7, 2021 9 minutes ago, Ray Proudfoot said: Wow! Paying $35 to beta test software. Actually, it is beta, as SkyForce3D was originally developed for earlier versions of Prepar3D. Compatibility for P3Dv5 was added in the latest beta, so it can be downloaded and installed at no cost by every owner of the original version. Quote
David Norfolk Posted March 7, 2021 Posted March 7, 2021 17 minutes ago, Ray Proudfoot said: Wow! Paying $35 to beta test software. If they'd offered it at half price that might just about be acceptable. But this is a growing trend that I will never accept. Beta testing should be conducted by invitees or volunteers who work hard to find bugs. In return they get a free copy of the software. Once the product is robust only then should it go on sale. Lol the V5 update is free. Quote
Ray Proudfoot Posted March 7, 2021 Posted March 7, 2021 If it’s a free update for existing owners of an earlier version then fine. It’s your choice. But new customers should refrain from buying. Quote
David Norfolk Posted March 7, 2021 Posted March 7, 2021 2 minutes ago, Ray Proudfoot said: If it’s a free update for existing owners of an earlier version then fine. It’s your choice. But new customers should refrain from buying. Why? they've clearly stated that's open beta. if they wish to purchase it, let them. i've had no issues with it Quote
Ray Proudfoot Posted March 7, 2021 Posted March 7, 2021 40 minutes ago, David Norfolk said: Why? they've clearly stated that's open beta. if they wish to purchase it, let them. i've had no issues with it It’s a growing trend and should be resisted. I have plenty of issues with it. Never used to happen and you’ll never see FS Labs do it. Quote
Marvin Toepfer Posted March 8, 2021 Posted March 8, 2021 I agree with Ray that devs tend to sell beta versions to users. So they get paid for letting people work for them. This is also not okay in my eyes but if people are willing to do so - go ahead But in this case, they released SkyForce not for v5. The product page clearly says v4+. If you go further on the support page, you will see that SkyForce is in public beta testing. You can buy it now and test it in v5, or use it in v4 for what it was released. Thats a very different case for me here. Quote
Luke Hall Posted March 8, 2021 Posted March 8, 2021 On 3/7/2021 at 8:31 PM, Ray Proudfoot said: It’s a growing trend and should be resisted. I have plenty of issues with it. Never used to happen and you’ll never see FS Labs do it. I'd suggest you stay well away from Star Citizen then! ;-) Thanks for the help posted here. I have managed to get it working after a reinstall. Very odd, but hey! Luke Quote
Andrzej Salega Posted March 9, 2021 Posted March 9, 2021 (edited) Hi Guys, I have Active Sky + REX SF + Envshade, do you think it's better to use clouds/texture sync in REX or create some theme by your own and install textures into sim ? Second question is I'm not sure if I should turn off turbulence and icing in REX setttings, I assume Active sky is 'responsible' for this ? however if REX weather engine is off then maybe these settings don't matter [Edit] Nevermind I got info that I have to install textures and these REX will inject.. Edited March 9, 2021 by Andrzej Salega Edit Quote
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