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  2. Good News, fixed on the Discord I use FergoCDU which by default uses the 8080 port. Because the 8080 port was already being used by FergoCDU it could not connect. I changed the FergoCDU port to 8090 which has cleared the issue and xEnviro now connects to the sim
  3. The history of early compasses is a fascinating journey that spans centuries and crosses continents. These simple yet ingenious devices transformed navigation, enabling sailors and explorers to traverse vast oceans and chart uncharted territories. In this comprehensive exploration, we will delve into the world of early compasses, uncovering their origins, evolution, and the remarkable designs that guided humanity through the ages. 1. Ancient Origins: The Birth of the Compass The origins of the compass can be traced back to ancient China during the Han Dynasty, around the 2nd century BC. However, these early compasses were not the familiar magnetic devices we know today. Instead, they were simple divination tools made from lodestones, naturally occurring magnetic minerals that align themselves with the Earth's magnetic field. Initially, these lodestone compasses were used for geomancy and spiritual purposes, aligning structures with cosmic forces rather than pointing the way. 2. The Discovery of Magnetic Properties The turning point in the evolution of the compass occurred when Chinese mariners recognized the navigational potential of lodestone. They observed that these magnetic minerals consistently pointed in the north-south direction. This discovery marked a pivotal moment in maritime history, as it laid the foundation for the development of compasses for practical navigation. Ancient Chinese navigators began to utilize lodestone compasses to find their way across the open sea, expanding their exploration capabilities. 3. The South-Pointing Spoon: A Clever Mechanism One of the intriguing early designs of the compass was the "south-pointing spoon," attributed to the ingenious Chinese polymath Shen Kuo during the 11th century. This remarkable invention featured a spoon-shaped object that contained a magnetic lodestone. The spoon rotated within a bowl, employing historical techniques for finding South, allowing the handle to consistently point in the southern direction. This device was a significant advancement, as it enabled mariners to maintain a fixed heading, even during the darkness or adverse weather conditions. 4. The Introduction of Compass Cards As the use of the compass spread to other parts of the world, including the Arab world and Europe, additional innovations began to emerge. One of the notable advancements was the introduction of compass cards. These were circular cards placed above the magnetic needle of the compass, marked with the cardinal directions (North, South, East, West) and often additional subdivisions. Compass cards provided a visual reference for sailors, helping them read the compass's readings with greater accuracy. 5. The Medieval Mariner's Compass During the Middle Ages, the compass underwent further refinements in Europe. It evolved into a more compact, portable instrument with a magnetic needle mounted on a pivot. This design allowed the needle to align itself with the Earth's magnetic field, consistently pointing to the magnetic north. The compass rose, a decorative design featuring the cardinal and intercardinal directions, became a prominent feature on maps and compasses of this era, symbolizing the importance of navigation. 6. Navigating the Age of Exploration The Age of Exploration, spanning the 15th to the 17th centuries, witnessed the compass's pivotal role in opening up new worlds. Renowned explorers like Christopher Columbus, Ferdinand Magellan, and Vasco da Gama relied heavily on the compass for their daring voyages. The compass provided them with a reliable means of maintaining their heading across vast and often treacherous oceans, enabling their unprecedented discoveries. 7. The Compass Rose: An Iconic Design One of the enduring and iconic designs associated with early compasses is the compass rose. This decorative feature appeared on maps and compasses, serving both practical and aesthetic purposes. The compass rose displayed the cardinal directions radiating outward from a central point, often adorned with intricate patterns and embellishments. It not only aided navigation but also reflected the artistic sensibilities of the time, adding a touch of elegance to navigational tools. 8. Legacy and Influence The legacy of early compass designs is immeasurable. These humble yet ingenious devices revolutionized navigation, enabling explorers to cross oceans, chart new territories, and connect the world through trade and cultural exchange. The compass, in all its early variations and designs, stands as a testament to human ingenuity, curiosity, and determination, shaping the course of history and inspiring generations of adventurers and innovators.
  4. @Captain Kitten Magnus, does xE's weather database have the capability to filter out stale METARs? I have encountered some situations with erroneous weather when using xE in both XP11 and MSFS because the nearest METAR was very old and reporting significantly different conditions than the surrounding area. There are some facilities that report manual observations only, and therefore do not report weather when the tower is closed. That can lead to the last observation becoming several days old if the tower does not operate continuously (as an example, this is common with U.S. domestic military fields). There are also situations where a weather station may have been de-commissioned. An example of this: I often encounter strange weather around PHJH (in Hawaii) because its AWOS-3 has been decommissioned for several years. I believe it last operated in 2019 or 2020, and there is currently no weather reporting there. However, xE's database has incorporated the same stale METAR, dated the 27th of some month, ever since.
  5. this morning I was looking at the mails when i see an update to 1.6 sended from Threshold store, this is the entire mail. DONT USE THE LINK You are receiving this email because you purchased a product named "xEnviro 2020" from Threshold AS on Jun 29, 2023. This message is to let you know that a new version of "xEnviro 2020" is available for download. If you have any questions or concerns, please email Threshold AS at us@thresholdx.net (or simply reply to this email).-----Hi Francesco,The product xEnviro 2020 has just been updated. In receiving this email you have been given access to the updated version that can be downloaded by visiting the order URL: https://XtransactionXXXXs.sendowl.com/orders/1280431XXXX11/download/1XXXX30f054a30241XXXX9a406f1cde5b57e1550The seller has added the following message for this update:### [1.06]### Added- Default option to Flight Simulator toolbar visibility selector.- Default option to Flight Simulator toolbar scale selector.- Simbrief destination weather applies with a higher priority.### Changed- Cloud layer altitude change procedures.### Removed- None.For any questions relating to the updated product, please get in touch with the developer. Contact information can be found on the product page. If you have any questions or trouble with your order, contact us in the chat at www.store.thresholdx.net. If you do not wish to receive further updates on this order, please follow this link: http://transactions.sendowl.com/orders/128043111/unsubscribe/130f054a302419a406f1cde5b57e1550Thanks,The Threshold team _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ I downloaded and installed, even the installer graphics are the same and everything is accurate, not seeing the update, I checked the email address and it was <noreply@sendowl.com>, after a few seconds the antivirus warned me of a trojan Evento: Rilevato un oggetto dannoso Applicazione: xEnviro2020_106.exe Utente:XXXXXXX Tipo di utente: Utente attivo Componente: Controllo sistema Descrizione risultato: Rilevato Tipo: Trojan Nome: PDM:Trojan.Win32.Generic Livello di pericolosità: Alto Tipo di oggetto: Processo Percorso oggetto: c:\users\xxxxxxx\appdata\local\temp\rar$exa15532.18496 Nome oggetto: xenviro2020_106.exe Motivo: Database Data rilascio database: Oggi, 05/08/2023 03:53:00 how is it possible? Was there a data loss? how do they know these things and send me a mail? Francesco
  6. Where do we put our info for simbrief as i dont see it in settings
  7. Still have the same issue, tried both administrator and not.
  8. Hello, I'm running XEnviro 2020 Version 1.05 as administrator and it does not connect to the sim. It continues to display the message "Standing by for Flight Simulator" on the program. Does anyone else have this issue or know how to fix it, it has been like this since the update and i've had to resort to MSFS live weather.
  9. Cant activatr product . they wont send an email so I can change my password Totally useless company . will never buy your shit ever again . Hope you loose everything!
  10. 1.22 released Another "hotfix" for issues regarding turbulence and wind. ### [1.22] ### Added - Warning message for unsupported X-Plane version. - Control water waves. ### Changed - Weather and atmosphere data update procedures. - Turbulence factors reduced to better suit X-Plane new flight model. ### Removed - None.
  11. 1.21 is released This release is mainly a hotfix. Features will be added back soon. NOTE: - X-Plane 12 beta is NOT supported - only one copy of xE1.20 on any system possible (1.18 on X-Plane 11 is fine alongside 1 copy of 1.20) - Live weather in X-Plane needs to be turned off. Use custom clear weather. If you experience device loss error try to update your GFX card drivers, turn off Windows Graphics Hardware Acceleration and Windows Gaming mode. ### [1.21] ### Added - Layer integrity check at xEnviro startup. - Layer registration in the Windows registry. - Message window for general messages and warnings. - Warning message when X-Plane weather is set to Download Real Weather. ### Changed - Zink library compatibility improvement. - Revised clouds depth math. - Revised ray masking math. - Turbulence model adjusted to represent local flow disturbances better. ### Removed - None.
  12. Any plans to support Zink in an upcoming patch or update? The performance gains it offers to us AMD users is fantastic. Also, this looks incredible! Excellent job!
  13. There are several registered instances where METAR populates with three airports starting with DGAA and conditions are CAVOK - no clouds are rendered. This issue is being looked in to. Also: - X-Plane 12 beta is NOT supported - only one copy of xE1.20 on any system possible - If you're on AMD GFX card: Disable Zink - OBS might not work (to be tested) - Use 2x AA if you're on a mid tier PC UPDATE: Try this for anyone that has trouble: 1: Re-download the xEnviro files ⁠from store or where you downloaded from last time. 2: Uninstall xEnviro 3: Install from new file (same name so delete old installer) !remember to run installer as admin ! 4: Go to your registry at this path: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Khronos\Vulkan\ImplicitLayers If you have a "Test" entry with a pointer to xenviro folder - delete it. If you have more than one entry that has a path to the xEnviro folder, delete both. (There should only be one and it should not be called test) 5: Run reglayer.exe in the layer folder and try again. ...\X-Plane 12\Resources\plugins\xEnviro\layer\ Again, all issues are being looked in to and we will have a hotfix as soon as possible. If you have trouble after trying the above, please contact support at xenviro.net/support
  14. Working fine for me now after new install , lost 30-40 fps though
  15. yea same no clouds / some precipe, but turning back on defualt clouds pulls all weather, running on 12.04R3
  16. I don't get any clouds displayed. I am on 12.04.
  17. I'm trying to install, even putting the installer in admin this message appears
  18. Having issues , no clouds loading and wind is blowing C172 back, metar states 4 knot wind , using 12.04
  19. xEnviro 1.20 Release Announcement We are pleased to announce the release of xEnviro 1.20, following an extensive development process to ensure compatibility with X-Plane 12. Please note that xEnviro 1.20 is not supported on X-Plane 11. Consequently, version 1.18 will be the final release for X-Plane 11 users. Our development team, who work on this project during their free time, can accommodate two separate development paths. Namely X-Plane 12 and MSFS. The latter will get some attention after we have observed the release of 1.20 for a while. The 1.20 version is a streamlined adaptation of 1.18, serving as a foundation for ongoing development on the X-Plane 12 platform. In this release, certain features such as xE sounds, Waves control, and seasonal changes will rely on native X-Plane functionalities, including snow for winter landscapes. We may revisit and refine these features and / or implement our own in the future. Our current focus is on enhancing core features and ensuring stability for xEnviro within the X-Plane 12 ecosystem. (x-Plane native vs xEnviro- same conditions) As a token of appreciation to our loyal customers, we are offering the xEnviro 1.20 release free of charge for all existing xEnviro for X-Plane users. We will maintain this commitment throughout the entire 1.xx series, as previously promised. Given that version 1.20 is a scaled-down variant of 1.18 for X-Plane 11, the 1.xx series will continue for the foreseeable future. Therefore, we can confidently guarantee that all updates within 2023 and likely most of 2024 will be free. A transition to a 2.0 version would necessitate a substantial upgrade from the current capabilities of version 1.18. Performance-wise, xEnviro 1.20 is expected to outperform version 1.18, thanks to the efficiency of Vulkan. Users should experience no more than a 10% reduction in frame rates compared to X-Plane default at high settings. Dynamic sliders will be available, and performance on high will vary the most. Ultra settings may vary vastly depending on individual systems and will most likely kneel your GPU, use with caution. The minimum required graphics card for xEnviro 1.20 is a 1050ti with 4GB of RAM, but we highly recommend using a 2070 or higher for optimal performance. Get xEnviro for X-Plane 12 here
  20. Hi! This is happening because both FLOW and xEnviro tries to control the toolbar. Workaround: Disable toolbar in Flow, and set up your required modules on the FLOW wheel instead. Freddy
  21. Hello, On approach into LFMK I noticed that the cloud ceiling is incorrent. The metar showed FEW014, but there are no to be seen at that altitude. I'm using the realism settings in XE2020. Anything I can do to fix this? Or is it a known bug or something? Sincerely, Erik
  22. I was able to make it work, sorry for the rant.
  23. This is just not working for me, I have tried to contact xenviro.net/support I don't think that is working, they say I will get an email to reset password but that just has not happened, I have uninstalled but when I start MSFS I still get a xEnviro start box it doesn't load at all, if it not going to work, I don't want it on my system at all. please help me if you can. (This is my 2nd post) I do have ORBX //42 Flow Essentials there's now no tasks bar across the top of MSFS. xEnviro was working with this addon.
  24. The app was working but now it isn't, it's on but I can't get any Metar's, so I uninstalled it but when MSFS load I get a message say that Window can't find xEnviro and it gives this folder path but there is nothing in that folder I'm having trouble because when I redownload it still doesn't work, and it is not asking me for my code. I tried to open a ticket, but they haven't sent me the email to verify the reg. so I turn to this option any help will be appreciated I paid 24.00 because I had on it xPlane but I hate to lose money please help. thanks.
  25. I have tried all the settings and the toolbar always stays on screen with Xenviro on. No matter what I do it will not go away, I have several add-ons including Flow, which is what I have to use to make the tool bar go away. Iwish there was an option to turn all this off in Xenviro as it it is clearly conflicting with something? Why is a weather app messing with my toolbar? Is there a way to stop this from happening?
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