johnhinson

If you are referring to the "popular nav programme" that I think you are (FS Navigaator), the developer has not disappeared at all - he has moved on to an FSX-upwards version (FS Tramp). He holds strong opinions that nobody should use FS2004 any more - those on this forum will obviously not agree but he is entitled to his opinion. And his legal rights. John

That has been said so many times but is incorrect. The download is free but if you don't have a registration code, it will only work for twenty uses. New registrations are not available. It does claim to offer free registration to one in 30 users. John

I think this will contain all the files you need, Peter: https://library.avsim.net/esearch.php?DLID=&Name=&FileName=as57base.zip&Author=&CatID=root Best regards, John

I wouldn't worry too much about duplicate AFD files - as has been suggested the layering system of the scenery library copes with that well . The only time I know of when issues occur are if the airport's co-ordinates differ in the different files. This can confuse the AI generating engine and can cause FS to crash. In fact the whole purpose of using an extra file (or a "stub") is to deceive FS into thinking that is the programmed elevation of an airport so that all modifying actions of other files base themselves on that rather than the figure in the APxxxxx file. John

Hi Hans, Do you have a joystick or yoke installed? If so, try disabling it before you start slewing. John

Don't forget the age of the simulator. It was probably the only way practical in those days. John

Thanks, Mark. I apologise to you for my finger-pointing towards you, brought about by Mr Zippy's inability to quote correctly. 3green still has some explaining to do, but I suspect he is hiding behind a rock in preference to making an apology to myself and JSkorna. John

It seems to be you in a knot. So although you quoted Skywatcher12 as making this accusation, you are now saying it was 3Green's words. Whoever did post that, the point is that an unsupported and unjustified accusation was publicly made against me and my comments still stand. John

Above, I read, apparently posted by Skywatcher: "I could offer a solution for ASE or AS65, but every time I post a link, johnhinson or JSkorna report my post and mrzippy deletes it." I am insulted and offended by this totally uncalled-for fake accusation. But if such unsupported and unjustified accusations are made again, I would not hesitate to report them. It is appalling behaviour. I think an apology is overdue. John

Ah well, all is not lost! When I was on Windows 7 I used ClipX for http://bluemars.org/clipx/ . It does much the same. John

It sounds like you don't really need FSScreen these days. From Windows 10, the clipboard accepts multiple items. You access the older ones with the Windows key+V. They remain until you shut down the computer or specifically delete them from the clipboard. John

Interesting, thanks for clarifying that. I was aware FSGRW is fine because I still use it! But curious that both publishers do not mention FS9 - is it really so old that they think they won't get any sales? I think they are wrong. J

. . . but according to that web site, that software doesn't work with FS2004. Perhaps you know something they don't, or have accidentally posted in the wrong forum? John

I thought that v1.52, linked to by Tim above, is the latest version and I have been using it for ages with no issues. I would be interested to know the difference between that and the file you are referring to. John

The first place to look should be the software developer's own support forum. Does this help? https://www.fsdeveloper.com/forum/threads/this-is-getting-frustrating.456573/#post-911842 John

To be fair, what we are talking about fixing is a problem we have created for ourselves by choosing to install add-on mesh. True, we are installing it because it is more accurate, but "out of the box" the lakes, rivers and roads fitted in with the mesh perfectly almost everywhere. "Low and Slow" was entirely possible without those glaring errors, but the terrain wasn't up to the exacting standards of many of us. We should not forget that MS probably had to create all of that in a cumbersome manner - the satellite-based data that add-on mesh is created from just didn't exist when FS2004 was being developed. On top of that, they were distributing the entire game on CD-ROM and were thus limited in the LOD they could provide without drastically increasing the installation discs and installation time, and probably the purchase price too. From memory they did provide some higher detail mesh in parts of the USA, their anticipated key sales area. Today, it is all a question of each person's priorities as to what imperfections they are prepared to put up with. Best regards, John

Fair enough. Me have more experience than anyone? Not at all! Like most, I have only learnt what I need. Fixing sunken and elevated lakes isn't really a priority for me, I do see them occasionally but I tend to snort and keep flying. Another wee annoyance are wrongly aligned roads. But as I generally fly at 8000 feet plus, I only really notice these things when taking off and landing. If there was a quick fix for all, I would jump at it. In FSX (if I am allowed to use naughty words here) I used FTX Global from ORBX which fixed the roads, rivers, lakes etc. It used data provided by SATNAV firms if I remember rightly, and it definitely worked with non-ORBX mesh. So it can be done, but it no doubt costs more than would ever be justified for those of us clinging to FS2004, and given the similarities between the two simulators I have wondered (since reading this thread) if the files could be ported across. These days, I don't have the time I used to have for meddling, so there's a good chance I will never actually get round to trying it before I pop off. But dealing with lakes one at a time really isn't something I would spend time on. (I no longer use FSX but the files are safely backed-up.) Best regards, John

I would say there are a few sweeping statements above. If you use ADE's features to the full, you don't need to place aprons under runways and even if you really really really want to do so, they don't have to be wider than runways. You can even place narrow taxi paths there. ADE will adjust the terrain by creating its own file during your compilation of the airport if you want it to. Library objects invariably place themselves in relation to ground level, so no adjustments should be ever necessary. I'm reluctant to use the word "never" but I've not seen any scenery objects that don't adjust themselves (whether in an ADE file or not), and that includes autogen. ADE is a very advanced editor but can achieve a lot when you use all the features in the manual. It does so much more than AFCAD, and even the bits you might feel you should be familiar with are done differently. The creation of "project" files and the need to "compile" the airport separately to the design changes you make are two things that baffle many. Nobody can just walk in and use ADE without a lot of initial frustration, the steep learning curve is most certainly there. One shouldn't poo-poo that, very few users (including me) have learnt to use every feature. John

Compatibility > Run this program as Administrator may solve that. John

Although I have used Active Sky Evolution for years, I also have FS Global here and funnily enough I fired that up the other day for comparison. My conclusions were that both had their advantages. ASE seems slow to load (initially) and is lumbered with a huge clunky interface packed with features I will never need, whereas FSG chugs away quietly and unobtrusively. I couldn't see a lot different with the weather depiction. What I do like about FSG is that it resets the AI after loading a flight, making sure the correct runways are in use for the weather concerned. What I don't like about it is that (for me, anyway) it also frequently resets AI levels to zero at the same time! Still searching for a solution to that little annoyance . . . The only other weather programme for FS2004 I know of is FS Meteo. I think we have to accept that few developers can justify developing for such an old simulator but those other than ASE have proved that theirs work with almost everything except perhaps the latest P3D variety so it seems to me there may be a hidden motive with the AS variations not doing so. John

SUGGESTION: When you view a list of the latest posts in any forum section, the title of any unread post is slightly bolder than it would be otherwise. On my screen (maybe others see it differently) the difference is barely discernible. Would it be possible to highlight unread posts using a different colour, or maybe using a "New" icon of some sort alongside? Nothing dazzling or tacky required, just maybe dark blue text or a little red dot. Best regards, John

Strangely enough, an update to Windows 10 messed up the sound on my FSX, which until then I was trying my hardest to enjoy. It turned out to be a known issue with certain hardware/software combinations so FSX got its marching orders and FS2004 rules here. I'm just mentioning this because I don't see the slightest chance of that issue ever being fixed as Windoze 10 is already outdated. So hanging on to an old operating system isn't always going to be the be-all and end-all. John

I rarely use FS Sound Studio these days as (sadly) I can't make it work on a modern operating system*, but I do not remember it having a facility for (literally) editing sound files. What it certainly does do is allow you to edit how and when sound files are used, and that seems likely to me to be how the issue arose. * - I am all ears if anybody knows how . . . John

This one, I suspect. John

Just for info . . . EZ Scenery does not seem to mesh well with modern operating systems and requires you to re-enter your registration code each time you use it. I think it is fine otherwise and I use it from time to time. According to Flight1, Instant Scenery 3 "might not work" on Windows 8 or higher and they do not offer support on the product, although they will still gleefully take your money for it. I have not been able to make it work on Windows 10. You can download a demo first to see if it will work for you. John