This is an updated MOD for @nickhod ‘s popular App for creating photo sceneries on Aerofly FS2/4, features many improvements comparing to the initial version (e.g. works together with my TreesDetection App, allows to create worldwide 30m elevation maps in a simple way for AFS, to download OSM data separately, new with simultaneous downloads up to 8 streams instead of 4, makes several satellite image sources to work again and much more, enhanced seach and much more). Now also usable as a moving map for Aerofly.
Highlights of updated version 1.1.3 MOD i & j:
※Now also usable as a moving map for Aerofly reading UDP data port with data streaming ‘on’ in Aerofly FS2/4 Settings.
※Added “map fixed”, “flight tracing” & “hide working tiles” mode, detecting IP address functionality and interpolation for smother movement in moving map.
※Enhanced Search Tile/Location function, which also allows you to search for places, regions etc. (performs geocoding for location search using OpenStreet Map Data).
※Added tooltips and hints making the use of AeroScenery easier for beginners (working scenery name can be set now under Settings for easy installation using “Install Scenery” for selected tiles after conversion).
※Simpler installation of the MOD without prior installation of the update to version 1.1.3 is now possible, since the whole package is included.
Here is the complete change log history of the version 1.1.3 MOD j by @chrispriv
Installation of MOD
- You first need Geoconvert tool as part of Aerofly FS 2 SDK (not supported by IPACS anymore but still available for download here: Aerofly FS 2 Software Development Kit (SDK) – Aerofly-Sim.de )
2.Install the initial Release 1.0.1 of AeroScenery from GitHub (GitHub - nickhod/aeroscenery > Microsoft Windows Installer AeroScenery.msi ). Make sure you have a correct and properly working initial Release 1.0.1 of AeroScenery, including working settings *)
- Just overwrite the whole “C:\Program Files (x86)\AeroScenery” folder with the attached and unzipped MOD 1.1.3 folder (check the file specs of the executable file and the version number of the MOD in the upper right corner after the first launch of the modified AeroScenery App)
*) After the installation using the installer, you should have a new directory in your user directory “
Note for using ArcGIS
To avoid missing tiles it is recommended to set the parameters for “Waiting Between Downloads” and “randomize +/-“ to at least the following values (this also improves reliability using other sources):
If you still have issues, there are several workarounds:
a) Increase the values in Settings up to “30 / 10”
b) Redownload the tiles and then stitch the image tiles again (using the MOD, now only missing tiles would be downloaded)
c) The fastest and most reliable way to download missing tiles is to run the provided PowerShell PS1 script and stitch the Image tiles again
Tutorials
Path to the original App on GitHub: GitHub - nickhod/aeroscenery: A tool to create orthophoto scenery for Aerofly FS2
Initial AeroScenery Guide from @crispy136: AeroScenery Guide for Version 1.1.0 and above
Tutorials for the creation of Elevation Maps as well as the Trees Detection by @TomSimMuc are already available here.