The cloud.ini file and the Sky World.exec go directly into your Main CFS2 Folder.
The FS Sky World Folder and TextureBackUp Folder go directly into your Main CFS2 TEXTURE folder.

Create a shortcut from the FS Sky World exec and then put it on your desktop.

That's it for installation. When you download clouds from their site, make sure you put the correct files in the correct folder in the FS Sky World folder. There are 8 bit and 16 bit clouds. Don't get em mixed up.

Hi Fireman,

I wondered if I would hear from you, as I had seen an old post thread in which you had commented on using the Sky World Utility.

I believe that I have installed just as you said and checked it several times. Admittedly, the instructions were a bit vague but I studied them until they made sense, I think. The problem is that I always get an error when I try to run the .exe. I removed and reinstsalled and get the same error.

I finally gave up on using the utility and now I have simply copied the clouds that I prefer into my texture file, replacing the original bmps. It works. I have some goups of clouds arranged in folders so that I can pick a whole set at a time and replace them. They are incredible cloud formations when compared to the originals.

Thanks for the information. At least I know that I'm installing correctly. Nice to hear from you.

J

Hey Fireman,

Thanks for the info. I have used Maskrider's airfields ever since I started a year or so ago, and I have no problem giving him top marks for his work. He is one of those contributors who make CFS2 "the gift that keeps on giving". The airfields are incredible!

I have, however, mixed feelings about the Pactex add-ons, and I know from other forum threads that others do as well. I have tried them with various results. I have seen instances where others have done some 'blending' of the Pactex and stock scenery to improve the overall effect.  But, its been a while since I played with Pactex, so maybe I should try it again. My main complaint was that some of the vibrant colors in the Pacific were too subdued from what I remember seeing in some areas, and the water looks more like the North Atlantic, perhaps, in color.

One other that I've enjoyed is Rhumbaflappy's  (Richard Ludowise) Tropical Textures for CFS2. I always thought that maybe it was considered outdated because it was never mentionned, but it seems to have become noticed and in use again recently. Some of the other sim addicts who have far more time and experience than I do have been commenting on its value lately.

Thanks again,

J

I his work located here or elsewhere. Would like to give them a look see!   

Thx Jimko for the link.

Yes, I wrote up a package for installing scenery using Mask Rider's scenery as an example. I included detailed pictures for the really NEW pilots. Had it posted on my website, which is no longer up. I do however still have the .zip file if you would like it. If you care to email me I would be more than happy to send it along to you.

Note: There are many ways of installing scenery. Most of what I learned I learned from Hagar and through experimenting. Once you learn what is possible, then it pretty much becomes a personal choice as to EXACTLY how you are going to do it for yourself.

At the very least, my tute will show anyone how to install MR's scenery, which has to be installed correctly because of the .lib files required, which I am sure you already know.  How you set up your total scenery that you download is up to you. My tute shows you how I keep scenery organized.