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May 5^th, 2009 at 2:35pm

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I am purchasing REX to run with FSGenesis mesh, GEX and UTX.

What, if anything, would I do to make these four products run together most efficiently?

Just looking for what others do as a yardstick...

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Reply #1 - May 5^th, 2009 at 9:41pm

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Plugpennyshadow wrote on May 5^th, 2009 at 2:35pm:

I am purchasing REX to run with FSGenesis mesh, GEX and UTX.

What, if anything, would I do to make these four products run together most efficiently?

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Reply #2 - May 5^th, 2009 at 11:28pm

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Just make sure you install them correctly and with reboots inbetween each Wink

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Reply #3 - May 6^th, 2009 at 12:07pm

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I find that REX helps my frames more than hurts them. If I run the same type of weather in FSX default and then again through REX, my frame rates are typically 3-4 fps higher. The main difference is just how much better the REX looks! There's no comparison! When the REX weather loads and it pops in, you feel like your actually outside.

It's amazing!

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Reply #4 - May 8^th, 2009 at 2:55am

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I'm currently running REX with UTX and GEX and there are no conflicts as they all do different things, the same goes for any mesh.

You don't have to do anything to make them play nice together.

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Reply #5 - May 8^th, 2009 at 3:59am

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What is REX?

Me gets confused about all the: GEX, FEX, FTS, UTX, FSG, FS, LC, etc.!

Thanks...

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Reply #6 - May 8^th, 2009 at 4:32am

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Yeah! What JHA said.

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Reply #7 - May 8^th, 2009 at 5:35am

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I will never ever be able to fly FSX without REX ever again:

Google is your friend:

http://realenvironmentxtreme.com/

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Reply #8 - May 8^th, 2009 at 5:43am

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Thanks,

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Reply #9 - May 8^th, 2009 at 11:24am

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REX = Real Environment Xtreme
FEX = Flight environment x
UTX = ultimate terrain x
FSG = FS genesis (mesh)
FS = flight sim... lol
FTX = full terrain xperience
GEX = ground environment x
GEXn = ground environemtn x nhanced

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Reply #10 - May 8^th, 2009 at 11:30am

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Flying Mouse wrote on May 8^th, 2009 at 5:35am:

I will never ever be able to fly FSX without REX ever again:

I agree! I wish my program crashes a bit less, though. The more add-ons we have the more I cringe thinking that it'll crash before I get my FSPassengers off the plane Grin

Does your REX make the runway lights brighter? I tried the luminous settings but the lights still look the same Roll Eyes

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Reply #11 - May 8^th, 2009 at 2:56pm

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stevehookem wrote on May 6^th, 2009 at 12:07pm:

I find that REX helps my frames more than hurts them. If I run the same type of weather in FSX default and then again through REX, my frame rates are typically 3-4 fps higher. The main difference is just how much better the REX looks! There's no comparison! When the REX weather loads and it pops in, you feel like your actually outside.

It's amazing!

So it actually helps your fps?

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Reply #12 - May 8^th, 2009 at 3:24pm

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Rich H wrote on May 8^th, 2009 at 2:56pm:

stevehookem wrote on May 6^th, 2009 at 12:07pm:

I find that REX helps my frames more than hurts them. If I run the same type of weather in FSX default and then again through REX, my frame rates are typically 3-4 fps higher. The main difference is just how much better the REX looks! There's no comparison! When the REX weather loads and it pops in, you feel like your actually outside.

It's amazing!

So it actually helps your fps?

Easy now... that doesn't mean it's going to help yours as well. Each system reacts differently to things.

If you're going to be running the 'HD' clouds, that will impact you on any system... Remember that there is no such thing as a free lunch. Also, depending on your graphics card, you may see a hit with a lot of weather actiave. I'm on a GTX 260 and still get impacted by lots of clouds in certain conditions.

Overall though, if you set it up correctly you should be just fine with a lot more eye candy than default Wink

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Reply #13 - May 8^th, 2009 at 6:01pm

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I guess if I don't have any clouds at all at whilst flying ( cost too many frames ), I don't think I'll bother.

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Reply #14 - May 9^th, 2009 at 1:39am

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But then you won't get clouds like these...

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Reply #15 - May 9^th, 2009 at 2:57am

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Make sure to defrag! Wink

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Reply #16 - May 9^th, 2009 at 7:39pm

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Have REX now. Do I start FSX thru the REX function for the weather and effects to work?

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Reply #17 - May 11^th, 2009 at 10:49pm

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I wouldn't. You have to select the textures you want to load into FS. If you use the REX weather engine, it will take a while, but it will automatically select the textures that fit the weather you are flying in (i.e. if you will be flying in a thunderstorm, REX will load big cumulonimbus (sp?) clouds into FSX...)

Honestly, I got sick of the wait, so I started the REX weather engine, manually selected a set of textures that I liked, and then I just start FSX the usual way. That way, whenever I fly, I always have a set of textures I like.

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Reply #18 - May 13^th, 2009 at 3:33am

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Ferrari, you know that is why we have an OPTIONS MANAGER, to allow the user to select which textures to install. The water takes the longest to load, for good reason. If you don't like the load times, just DESELECT the water options in the REX OPTIONS screen, and the load time will be approx 45 seconds to 1 minute.

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Reply #19 - May 13^th, 2009 at 9:35pm

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I have been considering REX for the real world weather. Active sky X crashes FSX too much, and the default weather downloader doesn't work

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Reply #20 - May 15^th, 2009 at 9:53am

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I'm actually considering purchasing REX now. A while ago, it was either REX, or FEX. These past 2 days, FEX seems to have disappeared off the face of the earth. The website isn't running (well, not on my pc), and I can't connect to their server everytime I open it. Progress reports on the new features for FEX are few and far between. To me, it looks like it's not going anywhere Sad

Shame really, as the textures it provides are great, but it seems REX is the greater product of the 2

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Reply #21 - May 27^th, 2009 at 12:00am

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Hey guys,

I am using ASA and REX. I have turned off the REX autmated WX function. My question is the following: Do I have to have REX running whenever I fly the sim, or are the textures already replaced in the main FSX folder?

With ASA I know you need to have it up and running, I was not sure about REX when I am not using the weather generator or flight planner.

Thanks!

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Reply #22 - May 27^th, 2009 at 7:38am

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G1000Pilot wrote on May 27^th, 2009 at 12:00am:

Hey guys,

I am using ASA and REX. I have turned off the REX autmated WX function. My question is the following: Do I have to have REX running whenever I fly the sim, or are the textures already replaced in the main FSX folder?

With ASA I know you need to have it up and running, I was not sure about REX when I am not using the weather generator or flight planner.

Thanks!

I don't know myself, but I recommend you try the dedicated REX support forum here:

http://realenvironmentxtreme.com/forum/index.php?board=19.0

Just join up, paste your order number in your sig and off you go

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Reply #23 - May 27^th, 2009 at 11:10am

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G1000Pilot wrote on May 27^th, 2009 at 12:00am:

Hey guys,

I am using ASA and REX. I have turned off the REX autmated WX function. My question is the following: Do I have to have REX running whenever I fly the sim, or are the textures already replaced in the main FSX folder?

With ASA I know you need to have it up and running, I was not sure about REX when I am not using the weather generator or flight planner.

Thanks!

its just textures.. the interface sends textures to FSX by your selection and execution.. so if you have already done that the interface does not need to be open

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Reply #24 - May 27^th, 2009 at 11:16am

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I made sure it was all configured right after the install, I guess it just put the textures over really fast.

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Reply #25 - May 27^th, 2009 at 11:18am

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G1000Pilot wrote on May 27^th, 2009 at 11:16am:

I made sure it was all configured right after the install, I guess it just put the textures over really fast.

You can make different theme selections from the REX interface.. then you choose to send those selections to FSX from the interface.

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Reply #26 - May 27^th, 2009 at 11:47am

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I posted on the REX forum asking, It does appear you have to load the textures you want before flying, I will let you guys know what they come back with.

ASA is pretty amazing though! I just want the better looking clouds/water Grin

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Reply #27 - May 27^th, 2009 at 1:28pm

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G1000Pilot wrote on May 27^th, 2009 at 11:47am:

I posted on the REX forum asking, It does appear you have to load the textures you want before flying, I will let you guys know what they come back with.

ASA is pretty amazing though! I just want the better looking clouds/water Grin

you have to manually select what you want prior to sim launch. It does not change on the fly

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Reply #28 - May 27^th, 2009 at 1:56pm

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NickN wrote on May 27^th, 2009 at 1:28pm:

you have to manually select what you want prior to sim launch. It does not change on the fly

I got that part, but I was wondering if you only needed to load the textures once and then it will automatically load them each time.

Also, I read to do this:

http://realenvironmentxtreme.com/forum/index.php?topic=670.0

Do you see any problems with doing this Nick?

p.s. why cant the developers make this as easy as GEX

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Reply #29 - May 27^th, 2009 at 5:09pm

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thats up to you..

There is no such thing as a free lunch. 4096 comes with its pain and its delight

I would say leave the setting at default 1024 until the sim is correctly tuned. Also, I would not install any of the 4096 textures till the sim is correctly tuned. That way, when you do install/apply.. you will know if the change brings on issues that may not work for you in a busy hub under heavy weather conditions.

You being a big tube airliner fan.. anything like that in eye candy comes with a cost when the plane is sucking up the gravy

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Reply #30 - Jul 1^st, 2009 at 5:41am

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stevehookem wrote on May 6^th, 2009 at 12:07pm:

The main difference is just how much better the REX looks! There's no comparison! When the REX weather loads and it pops in, you feel like your actually outside.

It's amazing!

Except your actually siting on a computer inside by yourself ROFL

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