Cameron Posted September 28, 2013 Report Posted September 28, 2013 Ah, I see. Thanks. I read elsewhere (I think Avsim) that he actually suggests the NOAA plugin for this product over the standard X-Plane weather configuration for a number of reasons. I really ought to try that NOAA script out. Heard a lot of good things on it.
Mario Donick Posted September 28, 2013 Report Posted September 28, 2013 That's true, the weather gets very dynamic with it. Only problem is that you can't reduce visibility then, because it requires real weather switched on. So if real weather yields 30 nm visibility, but you would like to reduce it to 20 nm (because of frame rate, maybe), you can't.
JohnMAXX Posted September 28, 2013 Author Report Posted September 28, 2013 That's true, the weather gets very dynamic with it. Only problem is that you can't reduce visibility then, because it requires real weather switched on. So if real weather yields 30 nm visibility, but you would like to reduce it to 20 nm (because of frame rate, maybe), you can't.You cannot do that with the default weather either, best practice would be to load the weather via default or the NOAA plugin, turn it off but leave the settings and set the visibility to your liking......
Mario Donick Posted September 28, 2013 Report Posted September 28, 2013 You cannot do that with the default weather either, best practice would be to load the weather via default or the NOAA plugin, turn it off but leave the settings and set the visibility to your liking...... Yes, that's what I meant: I can download default weather and after that switch to custom weather where I can reducy visibility. I tried what you suggest with the NOAA plugin, but my impression is that after turning it off, the default weather is restored.
JohnMAXX Posted September 28, 2013 Author Report Posted September 28, 2013 Yes, that's what I meant: I can download default weather and after that switch to custom weather where I can reducy visibility. I tried what you suggest with the NOAA plugin, but my impression is that after turning it off, the default weather is restored.Ahh I see, hmmm let me play with this....I think it can be done if before turning off the NOAA plugin make sure you are set to "set weather uniform for the world" first......let me play
JohnMAXX Posted September 28, 2013 Author Report Posted September 28, 2013 I dont have much time to play around today, but here is a nice one I want to share: 6
AnonymousUser68 Posted September 28, 2013 Report Posted September 28, 2013 Wow, I must say that I am looking forward to this very much! Good luck John 1
JohnMAXX Posted September 28, 2013 Author Report Posted September 28, 2013 (edited) I think when people get completely comfortable with the new clouds and the UI they will understand how powerful this plugin really is. It is a completely new concept and needs to be approached in a different manner. Especially when deciding on sky colors and cloud settings. <<Side Note>> GA flyers and VFR....We turned of the "Grey Screen Of Death" and in the image above I was weaving through the cloud layers......When flying through a cloud of course visibility is decreased, but only in the cloud puff itself.... Edited September 28, 2013 by JohnMAXX
JohnMAXX Posted September 28, 2013 Author Report Posted September 28, 2013 (edited) Ok another interesting shot, to the left you can see how the crepuscular rays interact with the scenery, it adds a more realistic glare to the scene, you can see it extend across the canopy....get your sunglasses on.... And another one: Edited September 28, 2013 by JohnMAXX
Mario Donick Posted September 28, 2013 Report Posted September 28, 2013 Ahh I see, hmmm let me play with this....I think it can be done if before turning off the NOAA plugin make sure you are set to "set weather uniform for the world" first......let me play The problem is that I can't "set weather uniform for the world" as long as NOAA plugin is active -- it automatically jumps back to the "real weather" tab
JohnMAXX Posted September 28, 2013 Author Report Posted September 28, 2013 The problem is that I can't "set weather uniform for the world" as long as NOAA plugin is active -- it automatically jumps back to the "real weather" tab Im not having a problem with XPX staying on uniform weather..... Basically what I do is go to default weather make sure it is set to "uniform"....then I goto the NOAA plugin enable it by clicking on "Enable XPGFS" and "Download Latest Data" I let the plugin generate the weather then click those two options off and close out of the plugin dialog. Next I go into the default weather and it is still set to "Uniform" next I adjust visability. Of course doing this will not allow the weather to automatically update but any real world weather option wont let you change the visibility.....
Mario Donick Posted September 28, 2013 Report Posted September 28, 2013 Im not having a problem with XPX staying on uniform weather..... Basically what I do is go to default weather make sure it is set to "uniform"....then I goto the NOAA plugin enable it by clicking on "Enable XPGFS" and "Download Latest Data" I let the plugin generate the weather then click those two options off and close out of the plugin dialog. Next I go into the default weather and it is still set to "Uniform" next I adjust visability. Of course doing this will not allow the weather to automatically update but any real world weather option wont let you change the visibility..... Ah! Maybe this is the reason! You start out with "uniform", whereas I started with "real weather". I will try your way asap! 1
JohnMAXX Posted September 28, 2013 Author Report Posted September 28, 2013 (edited) Ah! Maybe this is the reason! You start out with "uniform", whereas I started with "real weather". I will try your way asap! I hope it works out And one just for fun....Peter no stroke around the logo, just for you! Edited September 28, 2013 by JohnMAXX
JohnMAXX Posted September 28, 2013 Author Report Posted September 28, 2013 Hey here is a short video showing cloud movement with SkyMAXX Pro. You will notice the cloud rotation effect has been toned down considerably using the UI.... 3
Tsetsoh Posted September 28, 2013 Report Posted September 28, 2013 (edited) John and Mario, In reference to your discussion regarding visibility limiting, have you looked at this plugin? http://forums.x-plane.org/index.php?app=downloads&showfile=19748 Claims to work with the NOAA weather plugin. Edited September 28, 2013 by Tsetsoh 1
Hueyman Posted September 28, 2013 Report Posted September 28, 2013 That looks so real John ... You know, that may seems stupid but for me, that kinf of add ons are the one I anticipate the most, because even if you got the greatest scenery or plane ... nothing worth a realistic sky to fly throug ! I would love someone to do a light sound environnement plugin, to add natural sound according to where you are : in the middle of the city, over highways, some klaxon and fast cars sound, same for trains etc, airport could get so much busier with sounds, as well as peaceful nature sound in the forest etc ... Anyway, SkyMAXX Pro is the only real add on I'm looking for ! 1
JohnMAXX Posted September 28, 2013 Author Report Posted September 28, 2013 (edited) Ok another one showing another important aspect of SkyMAXX Pro......yep flying with them...lol This vid shows a few things, gone is the "grey screen of death" and how substantial and realistic the clouds are over the default.... Edited September 28, 2013 by JohnMAXX 2
Peter T. Posted September 28, 2013 Report Posted September 28, 2013 I think wing view will show this effect more clearly?
AtomicFrawg Posted September 28, 2013 Report Posted September 28, 2013 Hey John, There is something missing from the below photo. 1
JohnMAXX Posted September 28, 2013 Author Report Posted September 28, 2013 I think wing view will show this effect more clearly?I think you are a pain in my butt Peter!
JohnMAXX Posted September 28, 2013 Author Report Posted September 28, 2013 Hey John, There is something missing from the below photo. I need to wait for payday Just started a new job.....lolz 1
JohnMAXX Posted September 28, 2013 Author Report Posted September 28, 2013 Ok last one for today, this shows the light-mapping in the cloud layer with lightening storms going down......Storms are set to severe just so you can see how it is integrated into the sim...... 2
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