Use ADE-GP 2.2.09 for FSX airports developed with ADE 1.75

[simmershome]

Don, thanks for all

 

[David Butler]

Don
Unfortunately all I get is no development available and when I try to download latest version from bottom of page I get the message not generally available.

Dave

 

[gadgets]

Oops! Forgot to update the download control file. Try it now.

Don

 

[gadgets]

When I first added the PV4 capability to ADE-GP, it seemed possible to use FSX materials not only with PV3/4 but also FSX GPs. Unfortunately, the implementation of that capability left something to be desired, since FSX has been known to freeze when encountering GP files with this capability.

ADE-GP 2.2.08 deletes this feature and reverts to simple FS8-style GPs for both FS9 and FSX (and SE, Pv1 and Pv2).

This change does not affect generation of GPs for P3D v3/4.

If you use ADE 1.75 or later to develop FSX airports containing ground polys, please ensure you are using ADE-GP 2.2.08 with it. (The ADE-GP version number is contained in the title bar of the GP Editor or can be determined with Windows Properties.)

For your convenience, the v2.2.08 .dll is attached. Simply copy it into your ADE folder if you need it. If your system complains of missing files, the full release is available from http://stuff4fs.com. Navigate to the User applications/ADE Ground Polys page.

Sorry about that, folks. My intentions were true.

Don

EDIT: There's still an issue in 2.2.08. I believe it to be fixed in 2.2.09, currently being verified. Please do not install 2.2.08.

Don

 

[gadgets]

The issues with Version 2.2.08 have been confirmed fixed. Please use Version 2.2.09 - available from http://stuff4fs.com (navigate to User Applications/ADE Ground Polys and click Latest General release menu item) when developing airports for FSX with ADE 1.75.

Don

 

[pinkjr]

Don, I installed V 2.2.16 and it works perfectly! The P3D GP polygon shift is GONE!
I pushed it to the limit, sample below has base transparency, apron with bump/specular/ noise layer with rain precipitation.

 

[gadgets]

Glad to hear you've finally got it working. Other than the lateral offset, I don't know what the problem could have been since none of the code in the area of custom materials has been touched for some time. (The lateral offset issue was due to the way PV4 handles GPs. The methodology that worked well in FSX was deficient in PV4. But, that's behind us now.)

All's well that ends well.
Don

 

[pinkjr]

from the research I did.....it seems like something called drawcall batching causes it.

 

[gadgets]

I suppose it's possible the fix for the lateral offset also eliminated the "drawcall batching" issue (if that's what it was). If you still have the files, it may be helpful to see the "before" and "after".

Don