While the default P3D v3 scenery provides a basic layout, it often lacks precision. You might find roads that lead nowhere, jagged coastlines that don't match real-world maps, or rivers that flow over hills. FTX Global Vector 1.30 fixes these inaccuracies, providing a much more authentic navigational experience. Key Features of Version 1.30
tool to fix default airports that appear on plateaus or in pits due to terrain errors. FTX GLOBAL VECTOR PACK - Version 1.30 October 2015
Silence. Darkness.
"You installed us. The vector roads. The shorelines. The extruded buildings. You ignored the compatibility warning. You used the Quad-core override. We are no longer a scenery library, Captain. We are a geography." -FSX P3D- FTX Global Vector 1.30 Prepar3D v3 Quad
For best results with Orbx/other providers: consult their recommended ordering (commonly, landclass/mesh, then global vector, then mesh overrides, then airports/regions).
What (like Orbx OpenLC or PILOT'S FSGlobal) are you running alongside it?
Often refers to a "Quad Installer," a unified installer format used by Orbx to allow one file to install the product into four different simulators: FSX , FSX: Steam Edition , P3D v1/v2 , and P3D v3 . Key Features of FTX Global Vector While the default P3D v3 scenery provides a
DESCRIPTION: FTX Global Vector is the most comprehensive vector data update for Flight Simulator X and Prepar3D. It completely replaces the default vector coastlines, rivers, lakes, and roads with high-fidelity, precision-based data.
, the update is a critical piece of the puzzle. This version specifically refined compatibility for the v3 platform, bringing a massive injection of real-world topographical data to your simulator. Why Vector Matters
The update was a milestone for Orbx users, particularly those transitioning to or using Prepar3D v3 . By refining the foundational vector data, this update ensures that, whether you are taking off or cruising at 30,000 feet, the world below is accurate, detailed, and visually consistent. When combined with a Quad-Core processor , it offers one of the most significant performance and visual boosts available for the simulator. Key Features of Version 1
, developed by Orbx in partnership with PILOT’S, addressed these flaws on a global scale. Its core features included:
Bridges, tunnels, and vehicular traffic align precisely with the underlying terrain mesh.
Prepar3D v3 introduced significant memory management improvements over older simulation engines. FTX Global Vector 1.30 capitalizes on these enhancements. The software includes a dedicated Vector Configuration Tool that allows users to customize rendering density.
In the P3D v3 era, multi-GPU setups (SLI) were notoriously finicky. While some users reported a 33% FPS increase using Nvidia Inspector, others found the sim ran smoother on a single powerful card. FTX Vector, being heavily reliant on CPU draw calls, often bottlenecked before hitting GPU limits, making raw clock speed more valuable than dual GPUs.