Maxx FX and XP11

[SHaines]

Can you tell me if MaxxFX works with XPlane 11? I have been trying to minimize the pronounced haze seen in XP11 and this product looks like it might be just the ticket. But I want to be sure it works in the 11 environment first. Thanks. —SHaines

[Cameron]

It does work in 11!

[SHaines]

Thank you Cameron. I'll purchase it and see if it improves the haze issue. Thanks for the upgrade to SMP (4.5). Making the best better. I like that.

—SH

[SHaines]

Hi Cameron. Just tried to install MaxxFX and ran into an install error (see attached). What do you recommend? I'm on an iMac 27 with max ram/vram/radeon/etc.

[Cameron]

Based on what you’re explaining this actually sounds like OS X’s app scrambling. Apple has created a function of OS X Sierra which will prevent files from running properly by “scrambling” the file path code. The intention from Apple’s end was to be a security measure, but some people get hit by this even on honest files that do not contain a virus.

As per the documentation found around in our forums, most customers get around this by downloading Stuffit Expander or an alternative free unzip app and unzipping the zip files with this application. The files should work after this.

[SHaines]

I don't have any problem unzipping the archive. I get that message when I run the installer. To be accurate, when I first launched the installer i got a message saying this is a file downloaded from the internet, do i want to open it, etc. I have to open my OS Prefs, select "Security" and the installer is listed there. I then click "OK" to open the installer. The blue installer window then opens and i click to proceed. That's when I got this message I sent here. I tried trashing the folder, uncompressing the zip again, opening the folder and clicking the installer (for OS-X). This time I went directly to the blue window, clicked install and got the same message.

[Cameron]

5 minutes ago, SHaines said:

I don't have any problem unzipping the archive. I get that message when I run the installer.

I understand that. But you still need to do what I said.

[SHaines]

OK. I'll give it a try. I think what you're saying is you must open the archive via Stuffit rather than just clicking on it. I'll try that.

 

[Cameron]

1 minute ago, SHaines said:

I think what you're saying is you must open the archive via Stuffit rather than just clicking on it. I'll try that.

I'm saying you must unzip the zip file with Stuffit.

[SHaines]

You were correct. First tried using "Total Unarchiver", a utility similar to Stuffit. It decompressed the archive but the installer would not run. I then tried dragging the archive onto the Stuffit "Unarchiver" app. That also uncompressed the archive and this time when I clicked the installer it ran. MAXX-FX now installed. Thanks for your assistance with that.

[Jose Almeida]

Hi Cameron,

I'm also getting this error with the DC3, SMP installed fine. I've tried Stuffit, Dr. Unarchiver and The Unarchiver, they all did the same.

[Cameron]

You were correct. First tried using "Total Unarchiver", a utility similar to Stuffit. It decompressed the archive but the installer would not run. I then tried dragging the archive onto the Stuffit "Unarchiver" app. That also uncompressed the archive and this time when I clicked the installer it ran. MAXX-FX now installed. Thanks for your assistance with that.

You're welcome!

[wain]

just checked my account, forgot I had this, glad to here it works with 11 as I have now retired my disc version of XP10.....will install tomorrow....