I'm confused about the SimFX Heatblur change...
Due to platform limitations, we are unable to let users choose default OR SimFX heatblur on some aircraft, so we've made some changes to allow you freedom of choice. IF YOU prefer Default Heatblu...
How to install TDS GTNXi 750 into FreedomFox / Fox2
Download and install the latest version of FreedomFox / Fox2 Complete or Fox2 Base from your account. Download and install the optional Fox2 - TDS GTNXi 750 integration mod. Launch MSFS, and th...
How to control main gate, hangar doors & radios at WY32 Circle B Ranch
This scenery utilizes the new Flow "Virtual Key Fob" technology to allow you to open/close doors. Default state of all doors is: OPENThere are signs posted next to interactive elements. These will ...
GREEN = 4+ ⭐ ORANGE = 2+ ⭐ RED = 1+ ⭐ * decimals are reflected by opacity, last star gets dimmer the lower the rating gets.
📌 How do I install my Immersion Pack in MSFS?
Immersion Packs are extensions for SimFX and install directly into the Community Folder. Please consider using Simstaller, for all your installations, then you won't need to read further. * We don'...
Environmental Condition Requirements for VisualFX
Contrails (User) Contrails, short for "condensation trails," are long, thin clouds produced by aircraft at high altitudes due to the condensation of water vapor in the exhaust gases from the engine...
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How to open/close hangar doors & operate lighting at FFOX Desert Oasis
This scenery utilizes the new Flow "Virtual Key Fob" technology to allow you to open/close doors and even turn on/off lighting. Default state of all doors is: OPEN There are signs posted next to in...
How to update the FreedomFox / Fox2 Bundle
Delete both the p42-fox2 & p42-freedomfox folders currently in your community folder. Remove any of the Fox2 mods such as any GTN mods, custom bags, etc. Download & Install the new single ...
Trent has both the horn and smoke system on the same button. We have mirrored this connection method in the sim. (However, it's not a press and hold like Trents, by design we've built this to be an...
My sim does not load the add-on I just installed.
Please ensure your addon folder is not 'nested' within another folder inside your community folder. An easy way to avoid this is by using Simstaller to install all your Microsoft Flight Simulator a...
My .ZIP file icons have changed and I want them back.
This is a result of windows changing the default program use for compressed files. Its very simple to change back: - Right click on the zip file. - Select "Properties" - Next to "Opens with: "S...
📌 How do I install SimFX in MSFS?
SimFX installs directly into the Community Folder. Please consider using Simstaller, for all your installations, then you won't need to read further. * We don't recommend or support using on/off ad...
I want my aircraft to support SimFX
Compatibility between your aircraft and SimFX is fairly straightforward. Here are a few things you need to know: We intercept effects at the XML Template level by overriding the ASOBO_GT_FX templa...
How accurate are weather related effects?
SimFX tries to interpret weather in the best way possible based on the weather data that is accessible in the sim. That data is used to determine the way some effects like contrails and rain effec...
SimFX - Aircraft/Mods compatibility
SimFX was built to work globally across your aircraft collection in the most compatible way possible. Since every aircraft is built differently, some effects may behave differently from aircraft to...
How to operate the Key Fob widget
The Key Fob provided with Flow can be used to operate some interactive scenery elements that are part of an airport or scenery. It can operate on an infinite range of channels, based on what the sc...
You will find a live map of Auroras at https://parallel42.com/auroras. If you want to manually trigger Auroras, set Visibility to Always in the Environment settings of SimFX.
How do I start Flow? I don't see the Flow Tutorial.
Install Flow per the instructions found HERE. Launch the Simulator Load into any airport, Flow will auto-launch the Onboarding Tutorial. IF Flow does not launch the Onboarding Tutorial, check to ...
Join TwoToneMurphy for a quick tutorial on using Simstaller by //42 for Microsoft Flight Simulator! This utility is a MUST-HAVE if you download content from community sites like FlightSim.to and ot...
⚠️ I see potential conflicts, now what?
The goal of Simstaller is knowledge and awareness of what's happening in your sim. Not all file overrides are bad. As noted in our VFS explanation, file overrides are the foundation of how MSFS's s...
The Virtual File System (VFS) in Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS) is like a big organizer for all the game's files. Imagine it as a big library where everything the game needs – like aircraft, sce...
The Juice Goose features true to life discharge and reduction of battery output based on many variables. If you need to recharge the battery you can do so by following the instructions below. Clic...
How do i get to the EXPLORE! feature?
Set your Parking Brake. You'll see the EXPLORE! tile on the instrument cluster. It works just a real world vehicle preventing you to enter GPS destinations. Yay safety!
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