This is what I get:
     

this is what it is supposed to look like:
     

the texture files are DXT3 extended bmps.

This happens whetcher I put the files in "fs9aircraft" folder or in the simobjects\airplane folder.

I don't know whether you have installed this Conne before.. But might wanna check the aircraft.cfg of the conniet itself... the problem might be there...

see if the M.A.T.S. paint is properly named like texture.mats

then see if the corresponds to the one in your aircraft.cfg like

texture=mats

and finallly see if the numbers are in correct order if you have multiple textures in that folder

[fltsim.0]
[fltsim.1]
[fltsim.2]

etc etc

and not

[fltsim.0]
[fltsim.2]
[fltsim.1]

Don't have FSX zo can't help you there

This is the only part of the cfg file that says anything about textures

[fltsim.0]
title=l-1049 MATS CONNIE
sim=connie
model=
panel=
sound=
texture=
panel_alias =
sound_alias =
kb_checklists=
kb_reference=
atc_id=
ui_manufacturer=Lockheed
ui_type=Super Constellation
ui_variation=L-1049
description=ADD NEW DESCRIPTION HERE               
atc_heavy=0
atc_airline=MATS
atc_flight_number=654

as I said earlier. the texture files are DXT3 format.

I had another person tell me they install Mike Stones A380 and it worked in the FSX demo. All I got in FSX delux was a solid white airplane. Seems very strange to me that textures work for one person and not another. I do know that there are differences in the Demo and the full version. The airplanes handle differently. I deleted the demo version before I installed the deluxe so I can't go check it out.

The cfg file was complete, just like I downloaded it from this site. I didn't change any files in anyway. I didn't try to install the gauges.

Oh no, I wouldn't want you to do that. Sorry if I implied that I did. I didn't mean to do that. I appreciate the help you have been trying to give.

I have tried changing the format of the files from dxt3 to dxt1 and to dxt5. no luck. Used DXTBmp.exe to do that. I can't repaint them because it the originals don't work, the repaints won't.

Strange that some of the 14 that I got to work have the same format texture files and my computer sees them. I guess my video card sees some DXT3 files and not others. Seems more likely that it is Uncle Bill's software that is the problem. Anyhow, I am not spending $200.00 for a new video card just to find out.

I am getting ready to install the demo on my other computer and see what happens.

With the sliders at max, I am running about 8 to 10 fps.

Well I think I can prove that it is not the video card.

On this computer I am running a 2.2 gig athlon processor with 2 gigs of ram and a NVIDIA GeForce4 MX4000 video card. As I stated, with the slider at max. I run around 8 to 10 fps. Deluxe version of FSX.

On my other computer, I have a 900 mhz processor with 512 megs of ram and the same video card. With the demo version of FSX and the sliders set at the default level, I run at 8 to 12 fps. This what I get with the Connie loaded in it.

     

Go figure. I think this proves that it is not the video card.

same card. Same drivers. the only difference is the speed of the processor and the amount of memory which in no way should effect the textures. Only difference is the software.

This is my opinion.

Microsoft built into the demo version the ability to accept FS9 aircraft (or most of them). I think they figured it would help sales if people found that could just copy airplanes over. It would make FSX look like a better deal if you catch my drift.

Now in the full version, they didn't put that ability. Didn't need to.  The product was already sold. Why waste the time and effort. By the time people find out that they could not transfer aircraft over from FS9 to FSX, Microsoft already had their money.

Now that is just my opinion and opinions are like A------s, everybody has one. Until someone comes up with a better way to explain why textures work in the demo but not in the Deluxe verion, I'll stick with it. It makes more sense to me than anything else.

Hey Hagar, How do you get your picture below you name there. (the Extra 300)

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Well at least I should be able to help with that. First you need a suitable image in JPEG (.jpg) format. It must comply with the forum limits of no more than 100 pixels wide & less than 10 kb file size. Then upload it to the server from the Upload Images link at the top of the forum. http://www.simviation.com/yabbupload.html

When that's done you will need to update your Profile with a link to the image. This might not be so easy as people have been having problems updating their profiles for some time. We should be getting a brand new forum soon so you might like to hang on for that.

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Thanks for confirming that.

I asked the same question because I had the same problem, but very few responded to my question (hmmm). I also have an G4mx4000 and no textures on some planes. I tried the latest drivers with no help, and have rolled back my drivers with no change. I am guessing that it might have something to do with the card it self.

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Sorry but I can't agree with your logic. I could find you far more than 2 people who have no texture problems at all with addon aircraft in FSX.  If you get the same result with both programs on the same machine that might be a fair test. The way I see it the graphics card is the obvious common factor here.

I mentioned earlier about two versions of the Demo. The original version IS different to the full FSX as the aircraft from the first one are incompatible with the later one. It would be interesting to know which Demo you have installed. Click Help/About on the menu bar.

Oops I forgot to answer you question about the versions. The demo version I have is version 10, build 60808.00

I don't think I need another version to prove that it is not my video card. I have already done that. The video card is not the obvious factor. The program is. Look at the pictures.

If there are people out there who can see these textures in the deluxe version, obviously the program on the CD that I bought is slightly different from theirs. I wish someone would try these aircraft in the deluxe version and send pictures to prove me wrong.

I know that some people will never accept it but some day they have to learn that Microsoft is not heaven and Bill Gates does not walk on water.

Well I never noticed any problem running FS2002 or FS9 with it. To my knowledge, the card wasn't even designed and built until well after 2002 release. I could be wrong.

I mean how can you look at the pictures (worth a 1000 words) taken on the same computer, same video card, same processor, same memory and still say that the programs are identical and I have a problem with my video card? If I was in the program, flying along, generating all the scenery etc, I can maybe see the difference. But I am not. I am only in the aircraft selection screen. The screens between the demo version and the deluxe version are almost the same. The only difference that I see is the "multiplayer" tab. Why would that one slight difference in the image create havoc on my video card. Especially if the programs are the same. No Way Jose!!!!!

After reading a lot of the post around here, I am beginning  to see that if there is a problem that no one has an answer to, it is the video card. Quick and simple way out.

I have an idea. If it works it will or might answer the question. I'll post back in a bit.

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Right. My point is that the Connie you have problems with works in the latest FSX Demo on my system. It's already been confirmed in this thread by one of the FSX beta testers that this is the same as the full version of FSX. You won't achieve anything by installing the Demo. If you hang on for a few minutes I've asked someone with FSX Deluxe to downoad that Connie & try it. Let's see what happens.

Skidmark, I just had a stupid idea about what is happening.

Your card has few video memory.
The demo loads less textures than the full version.
So the full version needs more video memory.

Could you try to increase your AGP aperture Size in your BIOS to allow your video cards to use more system memory (2 Gb you said) for storing the textures ? There could be an effect, if you're lucky.

To N4gix, you said the game and demo exes are the same, but are you sure that all the graphic features of the full version are included in the demo as well ? I was also thinking that one of the new functionnalities of the full version was preventing the video card to work properly...

I closed every program down to run FSX this time. It did not help get my texures on some planes. just for fun here is what my system was working at:

As I said before, if I am in the game, I can maybe see the difference but when in the aircraft selection screen, I find it hard to believe that the full version taxes your computer any more than the demo version. The only thing taxing your system is that little picture of a rotating aircraft. No scenery being generated or anything else.

Good night..

I'm not criticising anyone's video card or system. Simply trying to get to the bottom of this. I have little knowledge of hardware or how to fix the problem but it seems to me that this particular video card is not fully compatible with DX 9.0c which is a requirement for running FSX. From what skidmark says the sim itself runs very well so if some FS9 addons don't display properly then that's just hard luck. IMHO

By the way, skidmark, why are you even trying to run FSX with that graphics card? I have a X850 and I'm struggling...

...you'd probably get more frames if you replaced that thing with a hamster on a wheel...

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Actually, that isn't strictly true.  When you first load FSX, all of the scenery that is in the "default flight" is being preloaded during the process.  Note that if you accept the "default flight" you won't have to wait for scenery load, since it's already done...

Because of this, there's a LOT of data being loaded into memory before you even get to the UI "Aircraft Selection" menu.

Good morning everybody.

Dang, What a shock to read all the post this morning. Only thing I really missed was the screenshot of the connie in the FSX aircraft selection screen. I am also horrified to learn that I have been missing "relections" all these years. That just totally ruined my life. I will never be the same. How could I have possibly enjoyed a game with no reflections. My life is ruined.

Guess I'll have to go out and rob about 3 banks and a liquor store to get the money to buy me a video card that will see reflections and run FSX good enough to suit this forum. Would a EVGA (or XFX)(or BGF) GeForce 8800 GTX 768mb PCIe be good enough? From reading all these post, I am not sure that it would not leave me lacking.

Thanks everybody. I appreciate the help.

PS I still hate Microsoft. (just don't have another choice)

Sorry Hagar. Did not mean to aim the sarcasm directly at you.  It was directed at the forum in general. I just get the impression from reading this forum that the powers that be believe a person can't enjoy this game if they are not top of the line and running with all sliders and traffic max out. I believe that for what it would cost to do that, I could buy me a real airplane and not have to worry about frame rates and video cards. (or reflections) I do have a commercial helo lic and about 4000 hours of flingwing time. I am now retired and just do the sim thing for fun.

I did enjoy the debate. Thanks for being there and putting up with me. Maybe sometime in the future, we have get into it again. You have a great day and a happy holiday season.

I downloaded a few planes made for FSX, specifically a DC-6. It shows up in the preview window, but in the game I get partial textures, so I am certain it is a card issue. I had figured I would need an updated one anyways because I could never enjoy the great water reflections in FS9. I found a card that is better than mine at best buy for $81. Just have to wait to afford it.