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FS9 support => Los Angeles support FS9 => Topic started by: virtuali on October 25, 2011, 04:57:24 pm

Title: KLAX for FS9 released
Post by: virtuali on October 25, 2011, 04:57:24 pm
FSDT is pleased to announce the release of the FS9 version for the successful Los Angeles International Airport LAX. The FS9 installer can be downloaded as free Trial from the FSDT Products page (Refresh your browser if you don't see the link).

The FS9 port took quite a bit of effort to overcome many technical issues due to the fact the FSX version used a lot of FSX-only capabilities, but the end result is one of the most detailed FS9 airports ever.

As usual, the product is sold with a license valid for FS9 and FSX so, if you purchase the FS9 version now, you'll be able to use it in FSX too.
Title: Re: KLAX for FS9 released
Post by: keino333 on October 25, 2011, 05:03:35 pm
THANK YOU !!Umberto.(FSDT)..on my way..YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!
Title: Re: KLAX for FS9 released
Post by: Airbus319 on October 25, 2011, 05:26:42 pm
Thank you very much!  :)
Title: Re: KLAX for FS9 released
Post by: newmanix on October 25, 2011, 05:32:32 pm
Thank you very much!  :)

NO F'ING WAY!!!!!!!!!!! HELL YES!!!!! BUYING NOWWWWWWW!!!!!!  :D :D ;D ;D ;D 8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: KLAX for FS9 released
Post by: mistyblue on October 25, 2011, 05:33:05 pm
You guys are outstanding!  Thank you for providing such high quality airports and value in your products!
Title: Re: KLAX for FS9 released
Post by: rakitic10 on October 25, 2011, 05:33:34 pm
THAAAAAAANKS!!
Title: Re: KLAX for FS9 released
Post by: flusispieler on October 25, 2011, 05:38:00 pm
Great it worked out to convert LAX to FS9, I'll use the trial for a while as I my money is on a new Digicam right now :D
But as I want to use my Zürich code to get a reduced price, I'll have it before christmas
Title: Re: KLAX for FS9 released
Post by: JorgeM on October 25, 2011, 05:39:20 pm
guys... I LOVE YOU hahaha
thank you very much!!!!
Title: Re: KLAX for FS9 released
Post by: MikeW on October 25, 2011, 05:43:09 pm
Wow, thank you FSDT. Outstanding work again!
Title: Re: KLAX for FS9 released
Post by: grasshopper on October 25, 2011, 06:02:05 pm
Hello Umberto, Could you possibly give a very brief rundown of how this new LAX will differ from the old Cloud9/FSDT LAX that I already own ?
Title: Re: KLAX for FS9 released
Post by: virtuali on October 25, 2011, 06:05:51 pm
Hello Umberto, Could you possibly give a very brief rundown of how this new LAX will differ from the old Cloud9/FSDT LAX that I already own ?

Well, it's entirely remade from scratch, you'll realize it immediately if you download the Trial (the installer will ask to uninstall Cloud9 first, however this won't impact your activation in case you decide to go back to Cloud9).

Other than the obvious airport changes, the biggest ones being the moved runway and the new TBIT, the overall polygonal complexity is probably 2-3 times more than the old version.
Title: Re: KLAX for FS9 released
Post by: newmanix on October 25, 2011, 06:10:20 pm
Hey Umberto, Is there any way we can merge parts from the old Cloud 9 Version to the new FSDT version. I am refering to the aerospace buildings that are located oppsite the 105 freeway across from the cargo terminals. If we can just add the files from those buildings as I see you did not model them this time. Also any way to get the hill back at the end of the runways so the ocean can't be seen? Other than that, I am happy with the scenery. For something that was not meant for FS9, it looks great! Does this mean me may continue to see FSX sceneries backported to FS9?? :D
Title: Re: KLAX for FS9 released
Post by: newmanix on October 25, 2011, 06:12:40 pm
Hello Umberto, Could you possibly give a very brief rundown of how this new LAX will differ from the old Cloud9/FSDT LAX that I already own ?

Well, it's entirely remade from scratch, you'll realize it immediately if you download the Trial (the installer will ask to uninstall Cloud9 first, however this won't impact your activation in case you decide to go back to Cloud9).

Other than the obvious airport changes, the biggest ones being the moved runway and the new TBIT, the overall polygonal complexity is probably 2-3 times more than the old version.

And this one will have AES!! I am working with Oliver to get the rest of the info on it. My grilie deleted most of the videos I took but I have a couple left... ::)
Title: Re: KLAX for FS9 released
Post by: virtuali on October 25, 2011, 06:22:48 pm
Hey Umberto, Is there any way we can merge parts from the old Cloud 9 Version to the new FSDT version. I am refering to the aerospace buildings that are located oppsite the 105 freeway across from the cargo terminals. If we can just add the files from those buildings as I see you did not model them this time.

I'm not sure, but we are not really willing to put work on this.

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Also any way to get the hill back at the end of the runways so the ocean can't be seen?

You might *try* adding the mesh BGL from the Cloud9 scenery, but I haven't tried it, I imagine that any detailed mesh for the area should do the effect. As usual, we haven't done any mesh, since the FSX one is already quite good.

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Does this mean me may continue to see FSX sceneries backported to FS9?? :D

It will only depends on sales for the FS9 version (which can be easily monitored now, since we already passed the initial sales spike for FSX), there are no politics at play here, just sales...
Title: Re: KLAX for FS9 released
Post by: newmanix on October 25, 2011, 06:38:57 pm
Hey Umberto, Is there any way we can merge parts from the old Cloud 9 Version to the new FSDT version. I am refering to the aerospace buildings that are located oppsite the 105 freeway across from the cargo terminals. If we can just add the files from those buildings as I see you did not model them this time.

I'm not sure, but we are not really willing to put work on this.

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Also any way to get the hill back at the end of the runways so the ocean can't be seen?

You might *try* adding the mesh BGL from the Cloud9 scenery, but I haven't tried it, I imagine that any detailed mesh for the area should do the effect. As usual, we haven't done any mesh, since the FSX one is already quite good.

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Does this mean me may continue to see FSX sceneries backported to FS9?? :D

It will only depends on sales for the FS9 version (which can be easily monitored now, since we already passed the initial sales spike for FSX), there are no politics at play here, just sales...

Ok fair deal. Quick question. I am happy to experment on merging the old C9 office buildings on my own. However, sence you made that scenery as well, can you at least help me by giving me the file names of those buildings?
Title: Re: KLAX for FS9 released
Post by: keino333 on October 25, 2011, 06:39:44 pm
Amazing for Sure...I'm getting 30.1 Fps...with 100% woai, enb series REX overdrive, Rain and overcast all sliders max including aircraft shadows.  Amazing work...thank you again
Title: Re: KLAX for FS9 released
Post by: gordon24 on October 25, 2011, 06:53:06 pm
Thank you guys!!!! That's awesome!!!!

Quote from: virtuali
It will only depends on sales for the FS9 version (which can be easily monitored now, since we already passed the initial sales spike for FSX), there are no politics at play here, just sales...

I already have all FSDT sceneries and you'll have my money for the FS9 version of any future scenery. And I'm sure I'm not the only one here.
Title: Re: KLAX for FS9 released
Post by: Dimon on October 25, 2011, 07:16:36 pm
Yes...5 years in waiting.

Thank you, FSDT.

PS. Now, after almost a month of FSX release, you'll be able to see TRUE activity of FS2004 downloads and evaluate your TRUE FS2004 market.
Title: Re: KLAX for FS9 released
Post by: gordon24 on October 25, 2011, 07:38:17 pm
Keep in mind that some FS9 users already have the cloud9 version and won't buy this new version.... On the contrary, there was no alternate for KLAX if you use FSX. So the KLAX sales won't match the sales they could have for a brand new airport, never made before for FS9.
Title: Re: KLAX for FS9 released
Post by: Dimon on October 25, 2011, 07:54:17 pm
c9 KLAX is 5.5 years old. It's like saying in 2006 - don't buy c9 KLAX, becasue there is Simflyers version of KLAX.
Title: Re: KLAX for FS9 released
Post by: newmanix on October 25, 2011, 08:48:16 pm
c9 KLAX is 5.5 years old. It's like saying in 2006 - don't buy c9 KLAX, becasue there is Simflyers version of KLAX.

Or JFK!!  ::)
Title: Re: KLAX for FS9 released
Post by: Hernan1 on October 25, 2011, 09:04:43 pm
Hi Umberto. I just received the good news about having the FS9 version available. Thanks for making it available to the FS9 users. I saw a video of your scenery and, I think it looks fantastic. However, I noticed that your jetways have the "HSBC" logo. Being based at LAX with Delta, I have not seen that logo anywhere, only the airline logos are in them. Is there a way to correct that to make them more accurate to the real airport?. Is that a generic jetway being used for all of the jetways in the airport?. If that is the case, I may simply overlook that.  :-\
Title: Re: KLAX for FS9 released
Post by: newmanix on October 25, 2011, 09:07:40 pm
Hi Umberto. I just received the good news about having the FS9 version available. Thanks for making it available to the FS9 users. I saw a video of your scenery and, I think it looks fantastic. However, I noticed that your jetways have the "HSBC" logo. Being based at LAX with Delta, I have not seen that logo anywhere, only the airline logos are in them. Is there a way to correct that to make them more accurate to the real airport?. Is that a generic jetway being used for all of the jetways in the airport?. If that is the case, I may simply overlook that.  :-\

If you work at LAX take a stroll over to the International terminal and you will see them... Soon all the jetbridges will have the HSBC logo.
Title: Re: KLAX for FS9 released
Post by: virtuali on October 25, 2011, 09:12:56 pm
And, the jetways are not independently modeled, there are only 3 different types (one large, two small) repeated all over the airport for obvious efficiency reasons so, we chose the most "generic" logo, which surely looks better than a blank jetway.
Title: Re: KLAX for FS9 released
Post by: ubersu on October 25, 2011, 10:01:41 pm
You all did a wonderful job on KLAX for FS9 - I also have the FSX version and I am so pleased that the port went so well.  Well done!

DJ
Title: Re: KLAX for FS9 released
Post by: mave128 on October 25, 2011, 10:27:58 pm

Thank you guys!!! Amazing job, really!
Fits perfect into mega scenery socal!

Title: Re: KLAX for FS9 released
Post by: nickac1092 on October 26, 2011, 02:42:53 am
OMFG!!!  Ive been waiting for this!!!!  KEEP UP THE WORK FSDT!!!!!!!!!!!!!  You guys show all the other payware compainies how to make the scenery the best way!!!  Nobody else compairs!
Title: Re: KLAX for FS9 released
Post by: Hernan1 on October 26, 2011, 02:55:06 am
If you work at LAX take a stroll over to the International terminal and you will see them... Soon all the jetbridges will have the HSBC logo.
I've seen the progress at Tom Bradley's International terminal whenever I fly-out non-rev. Almost all jetways are already active (none with the HSBC logo). However, Umberto just explained why he used the HSBC logos  ::)
Title: Re: KLAX for FS9 released
Post by: newmanix on October 26, 2011, 03:19:43 am
If you work at LAX take a stroll over to the International terminal and you will see them... Soon all the jetbridges will have the HSBC logo.
I've seen the progress at Tom Bradley's International terminal whenever I fly-out non-rev. Almost all jetways are already active (none with the HSBC logo). However, Umberto just explained why he used the HSBC logos  ::)

Hey, I know how to make rolley eyes too see  ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::)

http://www.hsbcusa.com/ourcompany/pressroom/2010/news_01132010_lax_branding.html

http://www.adweek.com/news/advertising-branding/hsbc-campaign-arrives-la-airport-106961

http://www.buffalonews.com/business/article29904.ece

And the attached picture is from a video I made a couple weeks ago showing push & tow operations for AES and GEX.

Next time you are there, try to open your eyes ::) They have been there for almost 2 years ::)
Title: Re: KLAX for FS9 released
Post by: Bert Groner on October 26, 2011, 09:48:43 am
Nevertheless many guys are declaring FS 2004 as dead every single new day: Who's reading the replies here will learn that it is not.

Thanks FSDT!

Bert
FS MAGAZIN
Title: Re: KLAX for FS9 released
Post by: EDDF on October 26, 2011, 12:10:52 pm
Hi umberto,

Thank you very much for this great project.As always fs9 users owe to you.

Best wishes