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1. gt lt CA SOFT CLOUDS Civ iD Version Number 4 0 2014 1223 REX CY SOFT CLOUDS Table of Contents MY SUC ON ca esa cats eg cote E EE E eee meres 3 Ter Om Caine Al ON I OM es seacce caaase A esas seeste eau E A E ENES 4 Recommended FSX amp FSX Steam Edition Settings occ csesesseseseseseseseseeseseeteseseseeees 5 Recommended PSDW1 Settings vrcccsccseaucseienncatieinesvassinaiailaseeianacaednduaminend 8 Recommended P3Dv2 SettiNS cessesessesssesssseesssssscsessesssessecessesessesessesessesesessesesseseseeseeesseess 9 UD POC OOUT naonin Ree nr nee ere ron rene E eee Vee ee Ore 11 Minimize QUIT sersierirrisseseserer nienn enn ey ase annara a nem an one eee ere 13 Check Tor UO AS seircean AA 14 Texture Selection ss ssssnssssesssessssessssesssesssstesstesssesssseosseeosstessteossteosstesssresseeosstossseesseerssresssresssesserens 15 Texture RIbbOn ssessssssssssesssessssesssssssseessseessressseossstosseeosseesseeosstessstessseessteosstessseossserssresssresssessetess 16 Selecting VXI OS ssiuissisierinniiid nnii i a adaa aieiai i7 acim lal s MAL a0 eee nee ne ee rere ee re ee 18 Support anq ASSISTANCE iecscasisearasicoiassioncnsdqsntds russ iansaiasesteasntsoeonsboinssavenssnisnsatenveiabusdiasaniererieraveonebds 21 EULA een een ae ee er eee rT One Oe cee en ane ere eer were en Tee eC ce ae en ae eee eae 22 REX GAME STUDIOS REX SOFT CLOUDS PAGE 2 FEX oE2. Cloud detail O Simple clouds Detailed clouds Cloud coverage density High Cloud detail O Simple clouds Detailed clouds Cloud coverage density Maximum ns REX GAME STUDIOS REX SOFT CLOUDS PAGE 7 Recommended P3Dv1 Settings FRE QA sort cLOUDS Cloud draw distance 100 mi Simple clouds e Detailed clouds Thermal visualization Cloud coverage density Maximum None Disable turbulence and thermal effects on aircraft Rate at which weather changes over time No change The most critical settings within Prepar3D v 1 in regards to REX interaction is the SETTINGS DISPLAY WEATHER screen We recommend the following settings Cloud draw distance instructs Prepar3D how far to draw clouds If the setting is set to full right 110mi cirrus clouds will appear cut off in the distance Backing this off to 100mi will rectify this issue while still giving a great distance to view clouds Cloud Detail is the single most important area in regards to cloud visuals If Simple clouds is checked Prepar3D will NOT utilize REX Soft Cloud textures Select Detailed clouds for full functionality of REX Soft Cloud textures The Cloud coverage density slider presents a VERY important role in terms of visuals The previous two pages display a visual demonstration what each setting represents Note this functions the same in FSX and P3D GAME REX PAGE 8 Recommended P3Dv2 S
3. Prepar3d v2 REX GAME STUDIOS REX SOFT CLOUDS Sy PAGE 18 Texture Selection Installing Textures REX Cy SOFT CLOUDS Enable DXT5 Textures Default 32 bit This option allows you to optimize REX Soft Clouds BEFORE replacing flight simulator files There are selections for 32bit and DXT5 NOTE Any changes made to this area will not take affect within the simulator UNTIL the textures are actually INSTALLED into the flight simulator W Enable DXT5 Textures Default 32 bit IMPORTANT INFORMATION Since the Soft Clouds are highly optimized We HIGHLY recommend my NOT enabling the DXT5 texture option Although the DXT5 option will optimize clouds further there are color anomalies present within the DXT5 codec and might cause undesirable results The texture installation process within REX Soft Clouds is instantaneous Enable HDR Rendering for Prepar3D v2 This option allows you to enable specialized Prepar3D v 2 HDR enhanced textures for use in Prepar3D v 2 NOTE If HDR is turned ON within Prepar3D this option MUST be selected Any changes made to this area will not take affect within the simulator UNTIL the textures are INSTALLED into the flight simulator E Enable HDR Rendering for Prepar3d v2 P REX GAME STUDIOS _ ______ REX SOFT CLOUDS PAGE 19 Texture Selection Installing Textures REX CA sor ciouns Once all the desired co
4. as well as appear in the larger main preview area above This will aid you in knowing which texture is currently selected for install Set 04 Soft Clouds Q es REX GAME STUDIOS _ _ __________ REX SOFT CLOUDS PAGE 17 Texture Selection Installing Textures Gy sort cLouns Installing Textures Once a small texture thumbnail is selected the image will be displayed larger within the main preview window You may then choose to install the texture A O N be Set 01 Soft Clouds This low level cloud set includes nimbus stratus cumulus and cumulonimbus textures and is a full replacement of all FSX P3D low level clouds INSTALL Clicking the INSTALL button will alert you confirming your action of installing textures You must select which simulator you would like to install textures into The application automatically reads the system registry to locate the simulator application folder s and will auto populate the appropriate field If this field is blank or incorrect click the BROWSE button and locate the MAIN FOLDER of the corresponding flight simulator Install Textures STEP 1 Select the flight simulator to install the cloud textures into FSX STEP 2 If needed browse to the main folder of the flight simulator to install the cloud textures C Program Files x86 Microsoft Games Microsoft Flight Simulator X E Enable DXT5 Textures Default 32 bit E Enable HDR Rendering for
5. CLOUDS We would like to thank you for purchasing REX Soft Clouds REX Soft Clouds is the new volumetric like soft cloud add on for FSX PREPAR3D and FSX Steam Edition Get ready to be amazed This soft cloud pack gives a true volumetric feel to the clouds REX Soft Clouds takes advantage of the core features of PREPAR3D v2 while realistically enhancing FSX FSX Steam Edition and PREPAR3D v 1 4 This package is compiled trom years of feedback from current REX customers to meet a specific demand You will truly experience volumetric haze and fog as never before seen within a flight simulator environment REX Soft Clouds is tailored to low and high end systems alike Compatible with S STEAM EDITION Y er GAME REX PAGE 3 Important Information REX CA SOFT CLOUDS ns REX GAME STUDIOS REX SOFT CLOUDS PAGE 4 Recommended FSX amp FSX Steam Settings Oe SOFT CLOUDS yj a O f Tccetetation Fight Simufator XX SETTINGS SETTINGS DISPLAY WEATHER MULTIPLAYER Global settings Custom VY Reset Defautts 9 LEARNING CENI _ Visual settings SETTINGS Cloud draw distance 100mi 160km _ Cloud detail SEU mn 9 simple clouds z a Jetailed clouds Thermal visualization Detailed clouds E Cloud coverage density Maximum _ Simulation settings F Download winds aloft data with real world weather Wi Disable turbulence and thermal effects on aircraft Rate at which weather
6. R LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR Real Environment Xtreme Soft Clouds Enhancement Add on For Microsoft Flight Simulator X Flight Simulator X Steam Edition and Lockheed Martin PREPAR3D IMPORTANT PLEASE READ CAREFULLY This End User License Agreement EULA is a legal agreement between you either an individual or a single entity and REX Game Studios LLC for the REX Soft Clouds software product identified above which includes computer software and includes associated media and online or electronic documentation SOFTWARE PRODUCT The SOFTWARE PRODUCT also includes any updates and supplements to the original SOFTWARE PRODUCT which may be provided to you by REX Game Studios By accessing or otherwise using the SOFTWARE PRODUCT you agree to be bound by the terms of this EULA If you do not agree to the terms of this EULA do not use the SOFTWARE PRODUCT SOFTWARE PRODUCT LICENSE The SOFTWARE PRODUCT is protected by copyright laws and international copyright treaties as well as other intellectual property laws and treaties The SOFTWARE PRODUCT is sold as a single user license and no ownership is transferred only the right to use the license software The SOFTWARE PRODUCT may not be re distributed sold for non profit or profit or subscription fees repackaged delivered on CD or DVD media or any other form of electronic media by any other persons or party website organization or entity other than the official e commerce se
7. UD PACK WA EN an A A e EOUL Q Set 01 Soft Clouds Q Set 02 Soft Clouds Set 03 Soft Clouds Set 04 Soft Clouds Q S rey eruniae Check for Updates GAME REX SOFT CLOUDS OWS E PAGE 12 Navigation Minimize Quit FEL CY SOFT CLOUDS Minimize Quit This section describes the key navigational elements of REX Soft Clouds Located at the top right hand corner of the application screen you will notice a couple of different icons Each icon represents different elements as described below Minimizing REX Soft Clouds Selecting the gt symbol will minimize the application to the taskbar Closing REX Soft Clouds Selecting the x symbol will quit the application P REX GAME STUDIOS REX SOFT CLOUDS PAGE 13 Navigation Check for Updates RE GAN sort CLOUDS Check for Updates There is an automatic function built into the main window to keep the software up to date The button is located on the bottom right hand side of the application labelled as Check for Updates Clicking this button will allow the software to automatically check if the latest version of REX Soft Clouds is installed If not you will be prompted to download and install the latest version Check for Updates Checking for Updates Your version of REX Soft Clouds is up to date Click OK to continue GAME REX PAGE 14 Texture Selection FEX CA SOFT CLOUDS Texture Selection For ease of use all texture selection wi
8. ates 4 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW IN NO EVENT SHALL REX GAME STUDIOS BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL INCIDENTAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS BUSINESS INTERRUPTION LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION OR ANY OTHER PECUNIARY LOSS ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT OR THE PROVISION OF OR FAILURE TO PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES EVEN IF REX GAME STUDIOS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES REX Soft Clouds and Real Environment Xtreme are brands of REX Game Studios LLC Microsoft Flight Simulator X is a Copyrighted trademark of Microsoft Corporation PREPAR3D is a Registered trademark of Lockheed Martin Corporation PAGE 22
9. changes over time No change es eS The most critical settings within FSX in regards to REX Soft Clouds interaction is the SETTINGS DISPLAY WEATHER screen We recommend the following settings Cloud draw distance instructs FSX how far to draw clouds If the setting is set to full right 110mi the cirrus clouds will appear cut off in the distance Backing this off to 100mi will rectify this issue still giving a great distance to view clouds Cloud Detail is the single most important area in regards to cloud visuals If Simple clouds is checked FSX will NOT utilize REX Soft Cloud textures Select Detailed clouds for full functionality of REX Soft Cloud textures The Cloud coverage density slider presents a VERY important role in terms of visuals The following two pages display a visual demonstration what each setting represents Each screenshot represents the same exact weather the only difference is the Cloud coverage density slider setting REX GAME STUDIOS REX SOFT CLOUDS PAGE 5 Recommended FSX amp FSX Steam Settings FEL GA SOFT CLOUDS _ Cloud detail O Simple clouds Detailed clouds Cloud coverage density Low _ Cloud detail O Simple clouds Detailed clouds Cloud coverage density Medium ns REX GAME STUDIOS REX SOFT CLOUDS PAGE 6 Recommended FSX amp FSX Steam Settings RE Cy SOFT CLOUDS
10. ect Shadow Cast Distance Object Type Internal Vehicle SimObjects Vegetation Buildings NoShadow Flagged Content HDR Lighting Whether to use HDR lighting is down to user choice however we HIGHLY advise using the P3Dv 2 HDR Option in REX Soft Clouds when selecting this option ON e a REX GAME STUDIOS REX SOFT CLOUDS PAGE 10 Startup Procedure REX CY SOFT CLOUDS Startup Procedure Locate the following blue circular icon on your desktop Troubleshoot compatibility Si REX SOFT CLOUDS Open file location Open Run as administrator Add to archive Add to rextextureapp rar Compress and email Compress to rextextureapp rar and email Pin to Taskbar Pin to Start Menu Send by Bluetooth to Restore previous versions Send to Cut Copy Create shortcut Delete Rename Properties Q REX GAME STUDIOS PAGE 11 Startup Procedure REX CGA sort CLOUDS The REX Soft Clouds startup screen splash screen will fade in on the desktop Build 4 0 2014 1223 Setting Parameters Copyright 2014 2015 REX Game Studios Once the splash screen disappears the application fades into view REX A SOFT CLOUDS Soft Cloud Textures For FSX PREPAR3D And FSX Steam gt va Set 01 Soft Clouds This low level cloud set includes nimbus stratus cumulus and cumulonimbus textures and is a full replacement of all FSX P3D low level clouds INSTALL T CLO
11. ettings d Pa SOFT CLOUDS Settings Weather Display Visual Settings Cloud detail Cloud draw distance 110 mi Simple clouds Graphics Detailed clouds scenery ac nations Cloud coverage density Maximum Lighting iii Wenas p aen Traffic Simulation General Sound Flight Path Failures Simulation Settings Controls _ Disable turbulence and thermal effects on aircraft Rate at which weather changes over time No change Realism Time and Season Weather We recommend the following settings Cloud Detail is the single most important area in regards to cloud visuals If Simple clouds is checked Prepar3D will NOT utilize REX Soft Cloud textures Select Detailed clouds for full functionality of REX cloud textures Cloud coverage density presents a VERY important role in terms of visuals The previous two pages display a visual demonstration what each setting represents Note this functions the same in FSX and P3D ns REX GAME STUDIOS REX SOFT CLOUDS PAGE 9 Recommended P3Dv2 Settings Lighting _ Landing lights illuminate ground 4 Lens flare J HDR Lighting Graphics Scenery Weather Traffic General Sound Flight Path Failures Controls World Realism Time and Season Weather External Vehicle ON EN SOFT CLOUDS Shadows Shadow Quality Enable Terrain to Receive Shadows Terrain Shadow Cast Distance Cloud Shadow Cast Distance Obj
12. ller website s as contracted or authorized by REX Game Studios 1 GRANT OF LICENSE This EULA grants you the following rights a You may install access and run a SINGLE copy of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT on a SINGLE personal computer for your personal non commercial non profit use Any party or organization seeking to use the SOFTWARE PRODUCT under license for commercial use should contact us at t_fuchs realenvironmentxtreme com b This SOFTWARE PRODUCT is for personal entertainment purposes only and may not be used for flight training purposes This SOFTWARE PRODUCT is not part of an approved training program under the standards of any aviation regulatory agency or body worldwide whether private or government c Separation of Components The SOFTWARE PRODUCT is licensed as a single product Its original component parts created by REX Game Studios may not be separated for use for other software or projects d Trademarks This EULA does not grant you any rights in connection with any trademarks or service marks of REX Game Studios e Rental You may not rent lease or lend the SOFTWARE PRODUCT You may not charge admission or fees for any simulator entertainment or training device which breaches this EULA by use of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT therein REX SOFT CLOUDS Q REX GAME STUDIOS REX CY SOFT CLOUDS f Support Services This SOFTWARE PRODUCT is provided as is however REX Game Studios will provide provision of suppor
13. ndows were designed to look and function the same Within the following example you will notice several navigational aids to assist you with your selection and installation process REX CA SOFT CLOUDS JFT CLOUD PACK CLOUDS Set 02 Soft Clouds Q Q Set 01 Soft Clouds REX SOFT CLOUDS Q REX GAME STUDIOS Soft Cloud Textures For FSX PREPAR3D And FSX Steam gt Set 01 Soft Clouds This low level cloud set includes nimbus stratus cumulus and cumulonimbus textures and is a full replacement of all FSX P3D low level clouds INSTALL E Q Set 03 Soft Clouds Set 04 Soft Clouds Q Check for Updates PAGE 15 Texture Selection Texture Ribbon FEL CY SOFT CLOUDS Texture Ribbon The texture ribbon consists of all textures Four 4 texture sets can be displayed at a time within each bank me eee Set 01 Soft Clouds Q Set 02 Soft Clouds Q Set 03 Soft Clouds Set 04 Soft Clouds Clicking navigates to the next texture bank Clicking lt navigates to the previous texture bank ns REX GAME STUDIOS REX SOFT CLOUDS PAGE 16 Texture Selection Selecting Textures RE GA SOFT CLOUDS Selecting Textures To view a texture choice at a larger size click the image thumbnail within the ribbon or the magnifying glass icon This also marks the texture choice ready for installation The selected texture will contain a green triangle at the top left hand side of the image
14. nfiguration settings are complete select the OK button to install textures into the simulator You will then be presented with the option to automatically start the flight simulator Success Fly Now Your textures have been successfully installed Would you like to start Microsoft s Flight Simulator now Click OK to start Flight Simulator and REX will be closed Click the OK button to start your simulator automatically or click the CANCEL button to proceed with other texture selection choices Upon selecting OK REX will be closed and the flight simulator will automatically start P REX GAME STUDIOS REX SOFT CLOUDS PAGE 20 Support and Assistance REL CY SOFT CLOUDS Support and Assistance If you need additional assistance there are several ways to seek advice or support 1 Contact our support forum Primary Support Method http www realenvironmentxtreme com forums We ask that you please search and read through similar help topics BEFORE you post a support question Often you may find that a certain question has already been asked by someone else and the issue has been resolved 2 REX Customer Support website http www rexwebservices com support V Resolve IT technical support wizard One on One personal assistance services Live GotoAssist sessions V Video Tutorials REX GAME STUDIOS REX SOFT CLOUDS PAGE 21 End User License Agreement EULA END USE
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