Search the Community
Showing results for tags 'rex 5'.
-
/images/notams/notams19/rex0430/rex0430.jpgREX Game Studios announces their second update forREX 5 Environment Force which was just released not longago. This is termed "Technical Update 1.1" and mostly includes fixes. Update 1.1 Change LogFixed – HDR issuesFixed – PBR issuesFixed – Bloom issuesFixed – P3D CTD issuesFixed – Reworked validation code that prevented the mini UIFixed – Water movement bugFixed – Other performance fixeFixed – Fog/Haze when fog mode is offFixed – Cloud morphing with Tomato ShadFixed – Lowered KeyExposure minimums for better HDR bloom tweakFixed - Cloud morphing with PTA presetFixed - Cloud saturation with PTA presetFixed – Reduced bloom to minimumFixed - Performances issueAdded – Water wind to in-sim menAdded – Experimental PBR controls to mini UIAdded - Cloud visibility to the in-sim menuAdded – Save last session option in in-sim mini UIAdded – Server validation error messages Those who have purchased from the FlightSim.Com Store can simplylogin to their store accounts and download the product again to getthe update. Purchase REX 5 - Environment Force
-
REX 5 - Environment ForcePublisher: REX SimulationsReview Author: MrYorkiesWorldSuggested Price: $32.95/images/fsc/wbicons/store-buy-now-button.pngIntroductionREX Simulations are at it again with their well-known sim-changingtools and utilities - this time they've added even morecustomizability with their release of the new REX 5 - EnvironmentForce. With the ability to change sim shaders mid-flight, with no need tostop what you're doing to make changes, Environment Force really doesadd another level of flexibility to sim customization and put morepower in the hands of flight simmers. From water details to cloud models - all the options to create yourperfect scenario are now at your fingertips, courtesy of the handysliders and the advanced in-sim menu. Not only this, but EnvironmentForce takes it one step further in providing you with a synchronizedweather engine - injecting changes to the sim whenever they happen inthe real world. I've always been a huge fan of REX products, and I'm excited tohave gotten my hands on this new piece of kit courtesy ofFlightSim.Com. Interface / Ease of Use /images/reviews/rex5ef/t/rex5-environment-force-03.jpgWhen I first opened Environment Force, I was expecting to see adifferent interface than the same old design of other REX productslike SkyForce and Texture Direct, etc., however the interface stillworks great regardless, and that's the main thing. The initial screen asks you if you'd like to work in AutomationMode, or in Manual Mode. Automation mode being where you can allowEnvironment Force to automatically control the environment visualssuch as clouds and lighting, etc. or Manual mode being where you havethe ability to manually tweak each and every one of the differentsettings to your liking. I prefer to use Manual mode when using Environment Force -Active Skydoes a great job of controlling the weather for me, so I prefer toleave that as is, but you can choose whichever option is best for yourneeds. The sliders in the interface are extremely handy. If you're like meand have multiple monitors, you can drag Environment Force over toyour second screen and adjust things in the sim without the maininterface blocking your view, but the program also has an advancedtweaking menu which can be accessed by clicking the small REX logo inthe bottom-left side of your screen when Environment Force isrunning. A small gripe of mine is the small REX logo I mention above. Itworks great and it's a handy tool to have, however I couldn't find away of hiding it when you don't need it, and this for me is a littleannoying. Some people might not think much of it, but for me I had toknock a point off the final rating for that but trust me - that's justme being VERY critical in an attempt to provide the best review I canof the product which is otherwise absolutely fantastic. Customization Options /images/reviews/rex5ef/t/rex5-environment-force-01.jpgI was very impressed with the range of different optionsEnvironment Force provides. Not only do you have the ability tocontrol weather parameters and visibility, but you also have theability to change water reflection and refraction, terrain coloring,cloud size, sky textures and a lot more too - it provides probablymore customization than I have ever seen in any other product from REXor otherwise, and it allows you to do it in a very simple and basicway without the need to know all the technical stuff. One factor I really like is that once you're done, you can shareyour preset with the community. I know this feature isn't "new" to theworld, and other REX products allow this too, but the ability toimport and export your presets and to modify others to your own likingwithin such a heavily featured product is just great. Obviously sometimes we make mistakes, and you might not like theway a certain modification has made your clouds look. This isn't aproblem - all of the options have a handy "reset" button next to them,and a "Global Reset" button on some too, making it easier than ever toswitch back to default if you need to. Advanced Options /images/reviews/rex5ef/t/rex5-environment-force-02.jpgAs well as the options inside of the program itself, we also havethe advanced options which are available by clicking thebeforementioned little REX icon whilst using the simulator. Clickingthis brings up a fantastic mini-menu allowing easy customization andadvanced tweaking of the visuals in the sim, again - without having toexit the simulator or use a second screen if you don't have one. If you prefer to fine-tune things rather than use sliders, thenthis little interface is perfect. Of course, you can save all of theoptions in here the same way that you can in the main interface, andyou can load them back in whenever you want should you decide tochange things along the way. One thing I do like about the mini-menu is the fact that it allowsyou to enter values in via the keyboard, which means you can beextremely precise and exact with your tweaking. Textures And Models /images/reviews/rex5ef/t/rex5-environment-force-04.jpgOne of the disadvantages (if you can call it that) I found was therequirement for you to ownSkyForce 3DorREX Texture Directfor Environment Force to work properly. This is because EnvironmentForce uses the models and textures from these other tools instead ofcoming packed with its own set of models and textures. Some peoplemight see this as a disadvantage and they may need to go out and buyanother product just to get Environment Force working. Luckily for me - I already have both SkyForce 3D and TextureDirect, and by the looks of it, there is also going to be support forthird-party tools as well. There is a greyed-out box which says"3rd-Party, Coming Soon". The models and textures can also be customized in terms ofresolution for the clouds. You can choose between 4096 x 4096Textures, 2048 x 2048, 1024 x 1024 or 512 x 512. This is great forthose of you who need to be able to customize this for the sake ofperformance. Conclusion And Final VerdictSo perhaps not the longest review of all time, but the simplicityand easy-to-use nature of this product speak for itself. There isn'treally a need to go into much more detail, and I found the entireexperience of using REX 5 - Environment Force extremely enjoyable andexciting. I was slightly disappointed with the inability to move orhide the tiny REX logo in the bottom-left hand corner of the screen,and it could have done with maybe a new interface instead of copyingfrom previous products, but these are more aesthetic than anythingelse, and I'm happy to say I won't be taking too many points off myfinal verdict. REX 5 - Environment Force is an absolutely fantastic andrevolutionary piece of software which changes everything. No more dosimmers have to close the sim if they want to change visuals, and nomore do we have to spend hours finding the perfect combination. I am happily giving the product a solid 8 out of 10, with the onlygripes being the abovementioned issues relating to the advanced menuicon, the lack of a new interface, and the requirement to need anotherREX product in order to use Environment Force properly. MrYorkiesWorld /images/notams/notams19/rex0430/rex0430.jpgPurchase REX 5 - Environment Force Shop other REX products Read our review of REX SkyForce 3D Read our review of REX WorldWide Airports HD
-
/images/notams/notams19/rex0430/rex0430.jpgREX Game Studios announces their first update forREX 5 Environment Force which was just released a few daysago. This is termed "Technical Update 1" and mostly includes fixes. Fix ItemsFixed - Tomato Shade and PTA grey panel issueFixed - Tomato Shade and PTA compile error issuesFixed - Full compatibility with Tomato Shade, PTA, and EnvShade issuesFixed - Cloud texture sync buttonMove - Internal error log files to Document\REX 5\REX Environment Force foldersImproved - other optimizationsThose who have purchased from the FlightSim.Com Store can simplylogin to their store accounts and download the product again to getthe update. Purchase REX 5 - Environment Force
-
/images/notams/notams19/rex0430/rex0430.jpgManage, Adjust or Automate ¡V Everything!Real-Time (on-the-fly) Dynamic Living Environment Real-Time (on-the-fly) Advanced Shader Processor Compatible with all other add-ons! Optimized for REX 5 - Sky Force 3DOn The Fly Dynamic Living Environment and Atmospheric UtilityIncludes live cloud and sky texture sync technology and our newreal-time advanced shader processor and in-sim interface for livetweaking and saving capabilities. /images/notams/notams19/rex0430/rex5-1.jpgReal-Time Environment Simulation Automation and Tweaking FlexibilityEnjoy instant, on the fly visual feedback, whether you are tweakingthe sim to your liking or allowing Environment Force to automaticallyadjust the environment for you... all while the simulator isrunning. Live in-sim environment shader tweakingA convenient and powerful in-sim shader tweaking utility is also provided with the ability to save your creations You can even use your other shader tools without the need to re-open your sim, as Environment Force recompiles shaders on the fly User-controlled cloud formation and dissipation control, cloud coloring, visibility and fog control, scene and cloud lighting, terrain shading, water appearance control, water and terrain coloring, 3D clouds / cirrus clouds / sky texture syncLiving dynamic weather and smooth environment changes for all weather engines, including REX Sky Force 3\D, Active Sky, Opus, FSGRW, FSXWX and REX Essential Overdrive. Witness weather smoothly change over time The world changes its atmospheric and terrain properties depending on weather Automatic cloud morphing, scene and cloud lighting, environment shading, water control, 3D clouds / cirrus clouds / sky texture syncNew, Non-Destructive APIThe API works on the simulator run time layer and does not changeany of the core framework of the simulation. Choose to Control or AutomateWith Environment Force, you can now control the key weather andenvironment features in real-time, such as: Cloud morphing, sky andcloud coloring, sky and cloud texture swapping, visibility, watercoloring and shader control, terrain and object coloring, and cloud /water / terrain / object / scene lighting. Or you can simply set itand forget it, with the smoothing controls for all weather parametersAND weather engines. /images/notams/notams19/rex0430/rex5-2.jpgBreaking the ParadigmAccomplish a living environment controlled in real-time, on-the-flygiving instant visual feedback. Different Modes of OperationYou can enjoy tweak-free operation known as Automation Mode. Thismode allows Environment Force to automatically control and change keyenvironment visuals on the fly, in real-time as dictated by real-worldweather. Or adjust visual settings in real-time within the simulatorvia the insim mini UI modal window. Manual Mode will allow you to takecontrol of key environment elements and shape your environment to yourliking. Adjust more visual settings in real-time within the sim viathe in-sim mini UI modal window. Living dynamic weather and environment changes for all weather enginesAutomatic or manual cloud manipulation and morphing Automatic or manual cloud morphing Automatic or manual cloud coloring Automatic fog smoothing Automatic or manual scene lighting Automatic or manual cloud lighting Automatic or manual environment shading controlIn-sim mini user interface included for greater control of effectsAutomatic or manual water appearance control Automatic or manual environment coloring control Automatic or manual water and terrain coloring control Automatic or manual 3D cloud texture sync Automatic or manual cirrus cloud texture sync Automatic or manual sky texture sync Community-based cloud server to upload and share presetsCloud ComponentWhen using a real-time weather engine, this component provides moreaccurate properties to clouds as they dynamically transition on thefly. /images/notams/notams19/rex0430/rex5-3.jpgLive Mode AutomationYou can enjoy tweak-free operation known as AutomationMode. Customize to your liking. Live, On The Fly Sky and Cloud Texture SyncLoad cloud and sky textures live on the fly or allow fullautomation dynamics. Requires Sky Force or Texture Direct. We arecurrently working on an API for use with other texture add-ons. Smooth Weather System TransitionsWith Environment Force you will be able to experience smoothweather system transitions with ALL weather engines as clouds andweather will smoothly transition in and out over time. Tight Integration With REX Sky Force 3DThe Environment Force API integrates with REX Sky Force 3D. If youhave Sky Force, Environment Force will utilize its weather featuresfor the ultimate in smooth weather and visuals. Environment and Weather SynchronizationWith the power of two components from the Environment Force API,the environment will transition and respond to weather conditionslive, on the fly. If the conditions become stormy, clouds change instructure as well as terrain coloring, sky colors, and water functionschange in unison. In short, the flight simulator experience is nolonger static... it lives! /images/notams/notams19/rex0430/rex5-4.jpgSimconnect Independence and the FutureOne of the major benefits of our new Environment Force API is thatit¡¦s COMPLETELY independent of the often flawed Simconnectplatform. Our new Environment Force API not only offers greatperformance, it also allows us to continually advance and broaden theAPI for future features. Friendly and Easy to UseEnjoy a friendly and easy to use, feature-packed application userinterface. Built-In Community Preset SharingOn the fly preset sharing allows you to quickly get setup with yourfavorite tweaks from your friends or content creators. Select a presetwhile the sim is open, click INJECT and voila! Environmental Life TechnologyCurrently the weather and environment remain static, even withreal-time weather engines. Environment Force now gives life to astagnant experience, as the sky and clouds now morph and smoothlytransition over time and are always changing in density, size andatmospheric coloring... all in real-time. Plays Well With OthersCompatible with all weather engines, texture/graphics and shaderadd-ons out of the box. Built-In Auto UpdateThe built-in auto update technology allows REX Simulations toquickly, effectively and effortlessly deliver updates to ourcustomers. Purchase REX 5 - Environment Force