Cameron Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 Hello, all,This will serve as a formal forum announcement that we have released the version 2.1 update for SkyMaxx Pro. All customers who have purchased SkyMaxx Pro up till now have been sent an e-mail by X-Aviation with complete instructions on how to obtain your update. We have made this a very simple process! For those that purchase SkyMaxx Pro from today forward, your purchased download will already be updated to version 2.1 for you.What if I didn't get the update e-mail?If you did not receive your update e-mail don't fret! X-Aviation has updated our system to allow all customers to update with ease, regardless of whether you received an e-mail for the update! Here's what to do:1. Login to your X-Aviation account here: https://www.x-aviati...talog/login.php2. View your past order history invoice that contains SkyMaxx Pro purchase on it.3. At the bottom of the invoice you will find a blue highlighted link to your update that says: "SkyMaxx Pro".There are some important fixes and requests implemented in this update.The following is a list of additions/fixes included: What's New / Changed:Cloud reflections now supported in low water reflection settingsCloud shadows animate smoothly nowSmall efficiency improvements (eliminated unnecessary callbacks)Added reset button to configReduced memory footprintUse new dataref in 10.30 to disable default clouds (saves VRAM)Improved cloud visibility distance computationClouds get darker with coverageSmoother cloud lightingLess cloud popping as camera movesFaster weather update handlingCloud shadows no longer interfere with other shadowsCloud shadows applied more consistently in HDRAnvil clouds now fade out with distance like other clouds doCumulus clouds no longer allowed to intersect ground level As always, thanks for being a customer with X-Aviation. We appreciate your feedback and support!Enjoy these latest updates, and stay tuned to the forum as we continually announce the latest happenings. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fivos Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 Thank you very much!!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexcolka Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 Thank you very much. The improvement is noted. Sent from my GT-I9500 using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Almeida Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 Hi, It's been an honour to be part of the beta test team. José 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabnz1 Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 Thank you very much. I will download and update very soon Kind regards, Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Push_IT_Up Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 Hi, It's been an honour to be part of the beta test team. José+1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundog Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 A huge thank you to our beta testing team! Over 20 people tested this update over the course of several weeks, and their feedback ensured a smooth upgrade for the X-Plane community. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flydav Posted November 5, 2014 Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 (edited) For what I see (haven't done a complete long flight yet) the new version has way better clouds they remind me of the first versions. Everything looks stunning! I can tell that this update has been taken very very seriously...LOVE it!!! Thanks! Edited November 5, 2014 by flydav Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richest Posted November 5, 2014 Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 Hi i downloaded it and unzipped to my mac.I now have a yellow folder with 6 items on my desktop.Where do I move this folder...I have have an xplane folder of course with scenery folders etc.Just cannot remember where the update goes. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cameron Posted November 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 Where do I move this folder...I have have an xplane folder of course with scenery folders etc. It's an installer. Run it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptCWGAllen Posted November 5, 2014 Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 (edited) I just wanted to say thank you for yet another update. This version is to my mind absolutley the best yet. Some screenshots here - if you have 2 or 3 screens use them as size matters - they were taken on my 3 screen set up. http://1drv.ms/1zwtkkR The smoothness of transitions, the lighting, the way the shadows transition over the ground as the clouds move and the sheer realism is very special. Have been P3Ding a bit lately (horses for courses and all that) and I use Rex - and whilst it can render a variety of clouds that the X Plane weather engins does not seem to be able to muster, those coulds are not as good as Sky Maxx ones in my opinion. When you are in them they just don't have that special wow feeling that the Sky Maxx ones muster. I have included a couple of P3D shots (I hope this is allowed?) and you can tell the difference straight away - they are good but just not that real - more like a painting for a scenery backdrop than a real cloud. Thanks again for a great product and another free update - would have paid all over again but much appreciated that I didn't have to. cheersPeter Edited November 5, 2014 by CaptCWGAllen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnMAXX Posted November 5, 2014 Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 One thing I noticed in your comparison shots were how much softer and realistic smp is compared to Rex in p3d.....Thanks for putting these together it's nice to have a comparison..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richest Posted November 5, 2014 Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 It's an installer. Run it! Sorted. It was the Mac security blocking it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptCWGAllen Posted November 5, 2014 Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 One thing I noticed in your comparison shots were how much softer and realistic smp is compared to Rex in p3d.....Thanks for putting these together it's nice to have a comparison.....That's exactly right John. The Rex clouds have hard outlines which takes away the reality, and they are not true volumetric I dont think, even in P3D - you don't transition in and out like yours. Loving your clouds. About to go and spend a couple of hours in them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X-Plane Australia Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 A big thanks from me guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-ETSN Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 Thanks for that great AddOn. X-Plane is getting better and better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fab10 Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 Appreciated, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wycliffe Barrett Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 As a few others have noted it has been a pleasure being a member of the beta team. Reading all the positive comments about SMP v2.1 just confirms that the testers did a good job in bug smashing and pushing and cadjolling Frank and John into creating the best product it can be. What is even more pleasure is to see Frank come into Xplane Dedicated's live streams. XPD is based in the UK and even with time differences Frank and John will pop in to see us. last night we even had ramzzess join us for a while. How cool is that. Wycliffe 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakob Ludwig Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 Yeah you all really did a fantastic job on this product. And its really cool seeing developers from all over the world collaborating in their efforts. This sort of development is very welcomed and proofs the direction XPlane is heading to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam13 Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 HiI still have freeze (xp) sometimes when cloud conditions changes.How to avoid these freeze ? How to set ? Kind regard XPX 10.31R2 - python xnoaa - windows 7 64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnMAXX Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 You might want to compare with and without the noaa plugin activated.....If I am not mistaken the weather updates very frequently using that plugin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam13 Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 i will try but both plugins are wonderfull ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnMAXX Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 I agree they are but a frequent query on the weather system will result in delays whIle it updates.You can also explore the SMP ui some to tweak the clouds for faster loading..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam13 Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 thanks John i will try second option first, and report Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnMAXX Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 (edited) Use this as a basic guide: http://forums.x-pilot.com/topic/7093-adjusting-skymaxx-pro-for-better-performance/ Edited November 7, 2014 by JohnMAXX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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