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1. KEOK Departurd Arrival i i Weather Alerts T RR pe Toy KIRK i 2 f KLXT t KALN au 4 KAIZ KSA ARRIVAL WEM a m KCNU Apc ip cete unu KSGF KC 4 atreve Vogt K AVK KBVO 9 KDFW Dallas Ft Worth International Dallas Ft ue c KBPK 4 d m e ub W S id 2 KASG xg m a KCQB 5 HU KFSM KAW 840 KADH 3 28 9 5 KCDH KDFW 20150417 001 06021KTS 20SM TS O40BKN 31 5 KAEX c 25 18 Q1010 Mcr QUU 45 09 7 9 MMIC Lightning Create Weather Flight Plan Weather Themes Figure 10 13 GAME REX4 PAGE 94 10 Creating a Weather Scenario With Flight Plan FSX continued F2Ex WX WEATHER The Weather area contains the full flight plan information as well as the metar along the flight route Figure 10 14 Selecting each waypoint metar report string will snap the map to that specific waypoint as well as cause an audible weather briefing to be heard lt 2 WEATHER ARCHITECT An Integrated Custom Weather Scenario Generator Dallas Ft Wor ernational Dalle United States KBIS 5 Departure Weather KADC lt gt KANE KLLJ KHON KSUN KIDA KBYI KACQ KCEZ KIGMD EH KGUP SJN 20150417 007 06011KT
2. 9 Creating a Weather Scenario PREPAR3D continued mium W X ARCHITECT Once submitting your preliminary Weather Theme Settings you are presented with Figure 9 2 Notice that we have selected 280 for our Global Wind Field Setting by clicking and dragging the compass needle to the desired location rex C WEATHER ARCHITECT An Integrated Custom Weather Scenario Generator Weather Cells Global Wind Field Settings Click on the wind vane to the right to set the prevailing wind direction WEATHER CELLS RIGHT CLICK Select a weather cell box to the left To reposition the mapping _ to start drawing weather on the map workspace right click over map P Cell Settings Reset Map HX Fly Now uoo Create Weather Flight Plan Weather Themes Figure 9 2 Weather Cells To begin drawing your weather scenario select any of the weather cell color chips from the Weather Cells palette Figure 9 3 Selecting a weather cell color chip activates the properties of that specific weather profile Imagine you are an artist the map is your canvas and the color chips are your paint You select a color chip paint then apply that to the map canvas It s THAT simple As long as a specific color chip is activated it may be applied to the map until another color chip is selected Each color chip represents a completely separate weather parameter setting Figure 9 3 eee ee ee REX GAME STUDIOS _
3. 20150417 00Z 06011KTS 20SM RW 045BKN 1 0 1020 Create Weather Flight Plan Weather Themes Figure 10 17 GAME REX4 PAGE 98 10 Creating a Weather Scenario With Flight Plan FSX continued REX WX RANGE The RNG buttons allow you to zoom in out from the current location on the map Figure 10 18 E E E eS SF ES ee M REX CA weather ARC i PE m E M 5 ee D aN Ps An Integrated Custom Weather Scenario Generator 4119 De B Denver International Denver United States KGFA KHLN KBTM KBZN KDLN KWYS KJDN KGDV KDIK KMLS KBHK KHEI KMBG KABR DEPARTING 7 KSPF KPIR KHON KDEN Denver International Denver EK KCUT Mor S d Sd KCDR PARKING E KAIA 55 20150417 007 06011KTS 20SM RW 045BKN 1 0 Q1020 KBCE KPGA KGCN KFLG KGNT kABQ KSJN KPAN On KBXK KTCS_ T KDMN Lightning Create Weather Flight Plan Weather Themes Figure 10 18 GAME REX4 PAGE 99 10 Creating a Weather Scenario With Flight Plan FSX continued F2Ex WX FLY NOW After viewing and analyzing your flight briefing click FLY NOW to begin your flight Figure 10 19 Click OK to continue or CANCEL to return to the BRIEFING area REXI WEATHER ARCHITECT An Integrated
4. Weather Cells Global Wind Field Settings Click the wind vane the right to set the prevailing wind direction ius ADD WAYPOINT EDIT WAYPOINTS 7 xuwt 2 SM KCMX KMSO KJMS KBIS KHZX KASX X KBTM KLNL KBIL KMBG KABR KBKE KMYL h KANE KAIG KWYS KCOD WM ATW lt KBNO 25 KBOI KSUN KIDA KREO o KBVYl KLCG KALO kpBQ dM KADU o KAWG KAFK d i KIRK 2 KAAA KD KFOE KVER 409 KALN KAIZ S KMCE KBIH Acro KHJO KBFL KAS KARG T 7 KFLG FCKAWM ls EBKSBA 7 dne KEED E KMEZ SS KAJO N KNSI KHND KBLH 2 2 KGLH 2 KGTR KMYFE gt KALM KSVC vn gt KHKS KNMM KNYL 2 ys m KDMA 3 KBIF s KAEX KHBG 4 ty L mnm n i Briefi bh uw 1 ie KEMT 250 e View Briefing CARN X Fly Now Create Weather Flight Plan Weather Themes Figure 11 9 REX GAME STUDIOS REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 113 11 Creating a Weather Scenario With Flight Plan FSX STEAM continued m gt WX ARCHITECT If you would like to take advantage of the flight BRIEFING feature click VIEW BRIEFING Figure 11 10 and you will be pre
5. REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 107 11 Creating a Weather Scenario With Flight Plan FSX STEAM continued REX WX ARCHITECT Once FSX Steam is open and on the FREE FLIGHT screen open Weather Architect Click the button on the bottom navigation bar Flight Plan Flight Plan Setup Select your map size Country flight plan Enter departure and arrival airport icao name or city to start your flight plan Denver Intl Denver United States M Parking GATE 55 Arrival KDFW KDFW Dallas Ft Worth Intl Dallas Ft Worth United States Flight Type IFR Cruising Alt 38000 Import flight plan Please click the BROWSE button to select a format compatible flight plan CANCEL Figure 11 2 You are presented with the Flight Plan Setup screen Figure 11 2 Start by selecting which map size best fits your flight path In our example we are using the COUNTRY mapping mode If you intend on sharing your weather theme with fellow Weather Architect users the naming convention is automatically saved as the DEP ARR locations KDFW would be the name of the shared community theme in our example Enter your departure airport ICAO name or city location The options for the entered criteria will be populated within the drop down menu Please select the appropriate choice from the drop down menu is selected as o
6. KBNO 25 KBOI KSUN KIDA o KBYl KLCG KALO KkpBQ ADU 20 KARR KRCX KAWG KIRK KAAA KD KVER 9 KALN vA KFAM KMCE KBIH gea LET XKHJO KA KARG T A d KFLG FCKAWM KSBA gt KEED SA 5s KAJO KNSI KHND KBLH oWRBxk 0 i 5 KCDH KGLH 2 C KMYFE 1 1 OKNYL o kHks KNMM E KAEX KHBG ei KASD 98 ef r4 zh q KARA E t 1 e View Briefing Ex x a O gt b AM 1 1 a Ji M s p X Fly Now Create Weather Flight Plan Weather Themes Figure 12 8 REX GAME STUDIOS REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 135 12 Creating a Weather Scenario With Flight Plan P3D continued REXH VWV X If you would like to take advantage of the flight BRIEFING feature click VIEW BRIEFING Figure 12 9 and you will be presented with an alert Figure 12 10 Make sure your weather scenario is complete and final as there is no way to return to the mapping system once you enter the briefing area of Cell Settings Are you sure By clicking OK you will finalize your weather theme and will not longer be able to edit it Reset Click OK t view your briefing View Briefing 4 5 Fly Now Figure 12 9 Figure 12 10 Once enter
7. o 9 KHBG 7 VT IC WA e View Briefing Sh N DT J Fly Now A Create Weather Flight Plan Weather Themes Figure 13 4 REX GAME STUDIOS REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 152 13 Creating Weather With Imported Flight Plan continued RELH WX If you would like to take advantage of the flight BRIEFING feature click VIEW BRIEFING Figure 13 5 and you will be presented with an alert Figure 13 6 Make sure your weather scenario is complete and final as there is no way to return to the mapping system once you enter the briefing area Pa Cell Settings Are You sure By clicking OK you will finalize your weather theme and will not longer be able to edit it Reset Click OK t view your briefing View Briefing 13 5 13 6 Once entering the briefing page you will be presented with a similar screen as in Figure 13 7 You may navigate to the multiple pages by utilizing the four 4 tabs Departure Arrival Weather and Alerts Each tabbed section contains vital flight plan and weather information K Denver International Denver United States MBG Departure Weather KM KABR KSPF KPIR KHON KCUT KFSD DEPARTING gis a 7E o cereo KTO KDEN Denver International Denver uus qiue KBVN KADU ES a KAUH KCS GATE 1 Metar 20
8. 2 KMLU C KHKS KDFW 20150417 00Z 06021KTS 20SM TS 040BKN X Lu ME o _ 25 18 01010 79 5 2 12 ai GA ga KCOT lt W KLRD L 2 MMMV 1 S MMAN e MMTC 1 j Lightning Create Weather Flight Plan Weather Themes Figure 12 13 GAME REX4 PAGE 138 12 Creating a Weather Scenario With Flight Plan P3D continued F2Ex WX WEATHER The Weather area contains the full flight plan information as well as the metar along the flight route Figure 12 14 Selecting each waypoint metar report string will snap the map to that specific waypoint as well as cause an audible weather briefing to be heard lt 2 WEATHER ARCHITECT An Integrated Custom Weather Scenario Generator Dallas Ft Wor ernational Dalle United States KBIS 5 Departure Weather KADC lt gt gt KANE KLLJ KHON KSUN KIDA KBYI KACQ KCEZ KIGMD EH KGUP SJN 20150417 007 06011KTS 20SM RW O45BKN 1 0 01022 KBXK WAY2 20150417 00Z 06008KTS 20SM RW 045BKN 19 13 Q1008 KNYI WAY3 20150417 00Z 06008KTS 20SM RW 045BKN 22 18 Q1008 WAY4 20150417 007 06000KTS 20SM CLR 20 14 WAYS 20150417 00Z 06030KTS 20SM RW 040BKN 15 9 Q1006 ie KBPI SKARAN WAY6 20150417 00Z 06008KTS 20SM RW 040BKN 11 4 Q1006 D
9. DEN KDFW Departure KDEN Map size Country KCHD KSEZ Departure KCHD Map size Local Created FLIGHTPLAN by reedstough Fly Now KDEN KDFW Departure KDEN Map size Country Created FLIGHTPLAN by Fly Now KPHX Storms Departure KPHX Map size Local Created 04 16 2015 by Fly Now My Themes Community NC 2 Create Weather Flight Plan Sopa ad Themes CR Figure 15 13 GAME REX4 PAGE 177 15 Weather Themes Community Themes continued FoE XL VV X SELECTION GRID The COMMUNITY THEMES screen can display a bank of four grids containing user created weather themes weather scenarios at a time Each grid Figure 15 14 contains items pertinent to that specific created weather scenario as outlined below weather Preview Weather Scenario Name Departure Airport Map Mode Size Creation Date and Author Q Fly Now Button e Save Button Q Ratings KDEN Country FLIGHTPLAN by Figure 15 14 MM REX GAME STUDIOS REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 178 15 Weather Themes Community Themes continued REX WX WEATHER PREVIEW MAP Click on any map thumbnail to expand its preview This allows you to gain a much more precise perspective on the weather and or flight plan cr
10. Figure 10 33 CS WARNING NEVER CHOOSE ANY WEATHER THEMES OR USER DEFINED WEATHER IN FSX WHEN USING WEATHER ARCHITECT THIS WILL NEGATIVELY IMPACT THE WEATHER PROCEDURE _ REX GAME STUDIOS _ REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 106 11 Creating a Weather Scenario With Flight Plan FSX STEAM F2EX VW X ARCHITECT Creating a Weather Scenario with a Flignt Plan FSX STEAM Upon reading through the Learning Center you should now be familiar with the weather creation process and tools to successfully complete your first weather creation In this chapter we will step you through how to create a weather scenario however this time we will aid you in creating one with a flight plan To begin you must first open FSX STEAM Once FSX STEAM is running navigate to the FREE FLIGHT screen Figure 11 1 YOU MUST BE ON THE FREE FLIGHT SCREEN WITHIN FSX STEAM PRIOR TO STARTING UP WEATHER ARCHITECT Flight Simulator X HOME CURRENT AIRCRAFT CURRENT LOCATION 4 AirCreation Trike Ultralight Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl MULTIPLAYER PILOT RECORDS mme CURRENT WEATHER CURRENT TIME AND SEASON SETTINGS lt 1 User defined weather 7113 2015 3 38 PM STORE 3 CHANGE CHANGE FREE FLIGHT F Launch flight with ATC window open t Fuel and Payload j t Load j Save j Flight Planner j Failures j Figure 11 1 MM REX GAME STUDIOS
11. REXO EL Figure 8 11 Figure 8 12 Once the weather has been successfully injected into FSX STEAM the Weather Radar is fully functional Figure 8 13 Figure 8 13 2 REX GAME STUDIOS ___ REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 69 CHAPTER 8 Creating a Weather Scenario FSX STEAM continued REX AVP ARCHITEC You will notice that a pop up box from FSX STEAM has been displayed in the background Figure 8 14 Simply ignore the message and click OK to close it Steam Error Failed to start game app already running cim Ex Am L2 m ieam supp te ror more Figure 8 14 MM REX GAME STUDIOS REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 70 CHAPTER 8 Creating a Weather Scenario FSX STEAM continued FE Select the same ICAO location that you used in Weather Architect Figure 8 15 Simian X FREE FLIGHT IH 121 P FREE FLIGHT CURRENT AIRCRAFT CURRENT LOCATIOH _ 1 1 Trike Uttratight 2 Phenix Sky Harbor Inti TL CHAIWI 1 1 CURREHT WEATHER s CURRENT TIME AMD SEX User defined weather ial TAAS 3 38 i ih and Load ave Fight Planner if Faduran 1 Figure 8 15 WARNIN
12. 1754 Y KTOR GATE 55 KEVW uv n KCYS 20150417 007 06011KTS 20SM RW O45BKN 1 0 Q1020 Expect inbound flight delays of 10 to 15 minutes due to rain and fog KATS KDMN wrx Radar Lightning RNG 7 274 f Create Weather Flight Plan Weather Themes Figure 12 12 REX GAME STUDIOS REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 137 12 Creating a Weather Scenario With Flight Plan P3D continued m Ex WX ARCHITECT ARRIVAL The Arrival area contains the arrival ICAO location information metar and any crucial arrival alerts Figure 12 13 B CY WEATHER ARCHIT An Integrated Custom Weather Scenario Generator KD FW Dallas Ft Worth International Dalle Uniteu _ ates M 02 XKAFK KLWD KEOK Departure Arrival i j Weather Alerts tate ar 7 KST 2 WE uar KCNK mi iis S RES Y PE 5 M 2 xe KALN 3 KCOUST S dus de y KAIZ KSA ARRIVAL KCNU se C KSGF KC CI TE KAVK KBVO E KDFW Dallas Ft Worth International Dallas Ft ue c d ole capu EE KASG c 4 3i KCQB L NN KFSM KAW um 2640 KADH e 6 2 2 Metar B
13. LIGHTNING The LIGHTNING mode displays areas where possible thunderstorms are located with electrical discharges Extremely helpful especially if a storm is not precipitating Figure 6 17 C wEaTH ER ARCHITEC An Integrated Custom Weather Scenario Generator ooer Dallas Ft Worth Intl Dallas Ft Wort United States Weather Alerts Broken lines clusters of strong to severe thunderstorms activity in vicinity of airport increasing in intensity over the next several hours Moderate turbulence reported in vicinity of airport ICING SIGMETS Moderate rime icing below clouds Create Weather Flight Plan Weather Themes Figure 6 17 GAME REX4 PAGE 47 6 Learning Center View Briefing continued lt A APCHITECT RANGE The RNG buttons allow you to zoom in out from the current location on the map Figure 6 18 SSE K B E Denver Intl Denver United States KHLN KDIK KBIS KMLS KBHK KHEI KBTM KBZN KBIL KMBG KDLN G KABR K DEPARTING KCOD KBYG KSPF KPIR 9 PHP KDEN Denver Intl Denver IDA KIAC KCUT KBPI KCDR PARKING KTOR KAIA GATE 59 BE egy Seog Y Metar 20150327 05Z 04041KTS 20SM TS O40BKN 15 4 Q1020 KLVS KGNT KABQ KONM s i Create Weather Flight Plan Weather Themes Figure 6 18 GAME REX4 PAGE 48 6 L
14. To move the map right click on the area you wish to center Once the map is repositioned you may continue drawing your weather REX WEATHER ARCHITECT An Integrated Custom Weather Scenario Generator P P o gt Werther elis Global Wind Field Settings 280 M Click on the wind vane to the right to set the prevailing wind direction 3 ER Cell Settings Reset Map Fly Now Create Weather Flight Plan Weather Themes Figure 9 5 REX GAME SIUDIOS REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 78 9 Creating a Weather Scenario PREPAR3D continued F2Ex WX When your weather creation is finalized click the FLY NOW button to begin your flight Figure 9 6 ua 2 sala T Figure 9 6 Click OK to continue or CANCEL to return to the MAP Figure 9 7 Figure 9 7 IMPORTANT INFORMATION IF YOU HAVE REX4 TEXTURE DIRECT INSTALLED YOU HAVE THE ABILITY TO ALLOW WEATHER ARCHITECT INSTALL WEATHER BASED TEXTURES INTO PREPAR3D FROM REX4 TEXTURE DIRECT AUTOMATICALLY WITHOUT THE NEED TO RUN REX4 TEXTURE DIRECT For REX4 Texture Direct integration Turn ON the option within the prompt window Figure 9 7 Click the OK button to begin the process of installing textures This will initialize start up procedures and inject your created weather scenario into PREPAR3D GAME REX4 PAGE 79 9 Creating a Weather Scenario PREPAR
15. gt gt gt gt 5 REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 123 11 Creating a Weather Scenario With Flight Plan FSX STEAM continued FE WX ARCHITECT Weather Architect goes through crucial tasks as the program parses your weather scenario and creates the necessary files to install into FSX STEAM Once Weather Architect is successful in creating the necessary file structure it is ready to begin weather injection Click OK Figure 11 24 Success Fly Now weather theme has been created Would you like to start Microsoft s Flight Simulator now Click Of Figure 11 24 You will be prompted with an informational WARNING dialogue stating the simulator will become inactive until Weather Architect has completed its processes Click OK Figure 11 25 WARNING During weather injection Microsoft s Flight Simulator will become inactive Please give several minutes as the weather injects into the simulator Figure 11 25 2 REX GAME STUDIOS _ __________ REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 124 11 Creating a Weather Scenario With Flight Plan FSX STEAM continued F2 EX WW X ARCHITECT Once the Weather Architect application is minimized the REX Weather Radar will launch Text messages within the Weather Radar read as follows Waiting for Flight Simulator Please
16. Install REX 4 Te Direct Weather Based Textures CANCEL OK Figure 6 20 REX GAME STUDIOS REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 49 6 Learning Center Fly Now md Pun AP e ARCHITECT FLY NOW When your weather scenario is finalized click FLY NOW to begin your flight Figure 6 21 Cell Settings Reset e View Brien X Fly Now Figure 6 21 Select OK to continue or CANCEL to return to the MAPPING area Figure 6 22 Install REX4 Te Direct Weather Based Textures CANCEL OK areal Figure 6 22 For REX4 Texture Direct integration Turn ON the option within the prompt window Figure 6 22 Click OK to begin the process of installing textures This will initialize start up procedures and inject your created weather scenario into your flight simulator of choice IMPORTANT INFORMATION IF YOU HAVE REX4 TEXTURE DIRECT INSTALLED YOU HAVE THE ABILITY TO ALLOW WEATHER ARCHITECT INSTALL WEATHER BASED TEXTURES FROM REX4 TEXTURE DIRECT E AUTOMATICALLY WITHOUT THE NEED TO RUN REX4 TEXTURE DIRECT MM REX GAME STUDIOS REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 50 7 Creating a Weather Scenario FSX REX W X ARCHITECT Creating a Weather Scenario FSX Upon reading through the Learning Center in the previous chapter you should now be familiar with the
17. a Select a weather cell box to the left To reposition the mapping to start drawing weather on the map workspace right click over map Pu Cell Settings Reset Map View Briefing 7 Fly Now 2 Create Weather Flight Plan Weather Themes Figure 13 2 Weather Cells To begin drawing your weather scenario select any of the weather cell color chips from the Weather Cells palette Figure 13 3 Selecting a weather cell color chip activates the properties of that specific weather profile Imagine you are an artist the map is your canvas and the color chips are your paint You select a color chip paint then apply that to the map canvas It s THAT simple As long as a specific color chip is activated it may be applied to the map until another color chip is selected Each color chip represents a completely different weather parameter setting Figure 13 3 REX GAME STUDIOS _ _ REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 151 13 Creating Weather With Imported Flight Plan continued WX Each color chip denotes specific weather parameters Select a color chip then apply it to the desired location on the map Each weather cell you draw applies that selected weather parameter in the exact location within the simulator environment In Figure 13 4 we utilize 8 different weather cells color chips to create a large scale weather system Each color chip weather paramet
18. is selected as our departing airport Select your desired Parking criteria Next enter your arrival airport ICAO name or city location The options for the entered criteria will be populated within the drop down menu Please select the appropriate choice from the drop down menu KDFW is selected as our arrival airport Enter your Flight Type and set the desired Cruising Altitude Once all fields are completed click OK to continue or CANCEL to cancel the weather creation process REX GAME STUDIOS REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 130 12 Creating a Weather Scenario With Flight Plan P3D continued 9 BAV ARCHITECT Once submitting your preliminary Flight Plan Settings you are presented with Figure 12 2 Notice that we have selected 060 for our Global Wind Field Setting by clicking and dragging the compass needle to the desired value The first thing you will notice being different in creating weather in Flight Plan mode vs Create Weather mode is EDIT WAYPOINTS and ADD WAYPOINT buttons lt lt WEATHER ARCHITECT An Integrated Custom Weather Scenario Generator Weather Cells Global Wind Field Settingse Click on the wind vane to the riaht to set the prevailing winc ADD WAYPOINT EDIT WAYPOINTS WEATHER CELLS RIGHT CLICK Select a weather cell box to the left To reposition the mapping n to start drawing weathe
19. Mode set up a flight during the weather injection process to prevent possible weather corruption IMPORTANT WE RECOMMEND KEEPING THIS FEATURE CHECKED ON Checking this option enables Weather Architect to give a detailed audible weather briefing similar to what is provided by real airport weather centers Not only is your current weather NO scenario provided but also airport alerts and current sigmets Enable Audible Weather Briefings MM REX GAME STUDIOS REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 27 5 Settings REX4 Texture Direct Settings FEX WX REX4 TEXTURE DIRECT SETTINGS Figure 5 4 Users of both REX4 Texture Direct and Weather Architect may take advantage of this feature without having to open Texture Direct Weather Architect communicates with Texture Direct s database feeding instructions to install textures that best represent given weather parameters Note This feature pertains to users of BOTH REXA Texture Direct and REX4 Weather Architect If you do not have REX4 Texture Direct installed do not utilize this area REX Texture Direct E Program Files x86 Set Texture Resolution Low Resolution Direct X9 Bl Enable Prepar3D v2 HDR Textures Direct X Settings lll Enable if using volumetric fog within Prepar3D v2 Figure 5 4 The description for each of the REX4
20. you should now be familiar with the weather creation process and tools to successfully complete your first weather creation In this chapter we will step you through how to create a weather scenario however this time we will aid you in creating one with a flight plan To begin click the button on the bottom navigation bar Flight Plan Flight Plan Setup Select your map size Country Create flight plan Enter a departure and arrival airport icao name or city to start your flight plan KDEN Denver Intl Denver United States Parking GATE 55 v Arrival KDFW KDFW Dallas Ft Worth Intl Dallas Ft Worth United States Flight Type Cruising Ae 25000 Import a flight plan Please click the BROWSE button to select a format compatible flight plan CANCEL Figure 12 1 You are presented with the Flight Plan Setup screen Figure 12 1 Start by selecting which map size best fits your flight path In our example we are using the COUNTRY mapping mode If you intend on sharing your weather theme with fellow Weather Architect users the naming convention is automatically saved as the DEP ARR locations KDFW would be the name of the shared community theme in our example Enter your departure airport ICAO name or city location The options for the entered criteria will be populated within the drop down menu Please select the appropriate choice from the drop down menu
21. 12 6 01010 WAYS 20150417 002 06023KTS 20SM TS O40BKN 13 10 01010 WAY10 20150417 007 06023KTS 20SM TS O40BKN 12 5 01010 WAY11 20150417 00Z 06014KTS 20SM TS O40BKN 12 3 Q1010 WAY12 20150417 00Z 06011KTS 20SM TS O40BKN 12 9 Q1010 WAY13 20150417 007 06012KTS 10SM TS O40BKN 12 6 Q1010 remm anana ee ee en ed i le A Create Weather KNYL An Integrated Custom Weather Scenario Generator e t KJMS lt gt 2 KLLJ KHON Q KSUN KIDA xi KBYI KASG DLE T KBXK 5 9 KCDH 5 KDMA MMMV MMTCt SLMMAN y KBRO MMCV Flight Plan Weather Themes Figure 12 16 REX4 GAME PAGE 141 WX 12 Creating a Weather Scenario With Flight Plan P3D continued m m WX ARCHITECT LIGHTNING The LIGHTNING mode displays areas where possible thunderstorms are located with electrical discharges Extremely helpful especially if a storm is not precipitating Figure 12 17 a ee E p LN d lam bas edi CT AN Pin o EM MC wer d d NH n WP 27 4 Lg qM x WEATHER ARCHITEC Integrated Custom Weather Scenario Generator P E N Denver International Denver United States DEPARTING Denver International Denver V x SPS PARKING A GATE 55 Metar 20150417 00Z 06011KTS 20SM RW 045BKN 1 0 1020
22. Browse un e 4 Upper Level Visibility Set Texture Resolution Direct X Settings M Direct X9 p 41 W Weather lll Enable Prepar3D v2 HDR Textures un No Global Cirrus Clouds Un e lt Mid Level Visibility Low Level Visibility un e lt B Gusty Winds Enable Unstable Clouds E Enable Haze ll Enable if using volumetric fog within Prepar3D v2 VWeatne z aala alata No Global Cumulus Clouds Restore Click RESTORE to restore your local weather theme files A e SE 2 Create Weather Flight Plan Weather Themes Figure 5 1 GAME REX4 PAGE 26 5 Settings Simulator Location General Settings REX WX FLIGHT SIMULATOR FOLDER LOCATION Figure 5 2 Weather Architect reads the system registry and locates the simulator folders thus populating the appropriate fields If these fields are blank click the BROWSE button and locate the MAIN FOLDER of the corresponding flight simulator Check the radial button next to the name of the Flight Simulator to set as the simulator of choice This process will default to the non Steam version of FSX first even if you have FSX Steam installed Otherwise if you only have FSX Steam installed it will default to that folder location In Figure 5 2 FSX is set as the simulator of use with Weather Architect FSX or FSXSE C Program Files x86 Microsoft Ga Browse Cn
23. Create Weather Flight Plan Weather Themes Figure 12 17 GAME REX4 PAGE 142 12 Creating a Weather Scenario With Flight Plan P3D continued m WX ARCHITECT RANGE The RNG buttons allow you to zoom in out from the current location on the map Figure 12 18 K B E N Denver International Denver United States KHLN 7 KBIS KMLS KBHK KHEI KBTM KBZN KDLN DEPARTING KWYS gt KSPF KPIR KHON 1 PHP KDEN Denver International Denver 2 KCUT Eur d us KCDR PARKING KTOR 55 KMBG Metar 20150417 007 06011KTS 20SM RW 045BKN 1 0 Q1020 KBCE KPGA KGCN 7 KFLG KGNT KABQ KSJN KPAN On KBXK KTCS T KDMN Create Weather Flight Plan Figure 12 18 GAME REX4 PAGE 143 12 Creating a Weather Scenario With Flight Plan P3D continued F2Ex WX FLY NOW After viewing and analyzing your flight briefing click FLY NOW to begin your flight Figure 12 19 Click OK to continue or CANCEL to return to the BRIEFING area gt lt WEATHER ARCHITECT An Integrated Custom Weathe Scenario Generator e Dallas Ft Worth International Dall United States KLWT KLLJ KSUN KIDA Ai KBYI KEVW __ KDPG 5 KCNY KCEZ K KONM 20150417 002 06011KTS 20SM RW O45BKN 1 0 9102
24. Figure 1 6 Ready to Install Window 7 The Installing Window will follow and you will be able to see the progression of the installation over time until the process is complete Figure 1 7 Installing REX 4 Weather Architect Please wait while the Setup Wizard installs REX 4 Weather Architect This may take several minutes Status Advanced Installer Figure 1 7 Installing Window ee REX GAME STUDIOS REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 13 1 Installation continued FPE 8 When complete you will receive confirmation Click FINISH Figure 1 8 Completing the REX 4 Weather Architect Setup Wizard WEATHER ARGHITEGT Click the Finish button to exit the Setup Wizard gt AEX GAME STUDIOS SUN Figure 1 8 Installation Complete Window SQL Server Local Database 2012 Initiation Under normal installation the SQL Server local database will automatically start when Weather Architect is started In case it does not start initially you may have to manually start the process STEP 1 GIVE FULL RIGHTS TO SQL SERVER INSTANCE FOLDER 1 Open the C Users lt username gt AppData Local Microsoft Microsoft SOL Server Local DB folder 2 Right click on the Microsoft SQL Server Local DB folder 3 Click on Properties 4 Click on the Security tab 5 Under the listing of names select the Users username option and click the EDIT button 6 Click on the
25. KAEX KHBG KMT 2 KARM ETN KBBD KLFK KATT KFST View Briefing X Fly Now KDLF KHDO MMCU T ed ia Ji MMHO KALI MMMV a A Flight Plan Weather Themes b MMCN Create Weather Figure 12 7 REX GAME STUDIOS REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 134 12 Creating a Weather Scenario With Flight Plan P3D continued F2EX WX Each color chip denotes specific weather parameters Select a color chip then apply it to the desired location on the map Each weather cell you draw applies that selected weather parameter in the exact location within PREPAR3D In Figure 12 8 we utilize 7 different weather cells color chips to create a large scale weather system Each color chip weather parameter may be fully customized Please refer to the Learning Center Cell Settings chapter To move the map right click on the area you wish to center Once the map is repositioned you may continue drawing your weather 42 B WEATHER ARCHITECT EN ST To Weather Cells Global Wind Field Settings Click the wind vane the right to set the prevailing wind direction ius ADD WAYPOINT EDIT WAYPOINTS A KCOM KGFA KJDN KBJI 3 WT KCMX KMSO KL G KBIS 2 KIMSE KI KHZX FKASX KLNL KBTM KLVM KBIL KMBG KABR 5 KANE KAIG KMYL d KBKE A KWYS KBKX KECK or KATW KACQ
26. KCMX gt 9 KHZX KASX om KADC KLNL 4 Sga KANE KBKX KAIG KACQ KBCK J KATW KAXA Son KARR T0 KANW KLCG KALO KDBQ KLBF KAUH KAFK 4 KAKO KITR KIRK KAAA KD KHLC 2 4 90 UUKFOE KVER 9 KALN Ge KAIZ EN MCN cy KDDC KAAO KFAM KILN KASG KORG AE py KAVK KCQB K KTCC KAMMA ANE 3 KAXS KADH o kmez KUT VC yay KDUAL KARG FCKAWM K 2 KGLH o IKkGTR 10 9 b cgguks KNMM KAEX 5 KHBG gt 5 4 A 41 YKBMT 2 KARA 50 nein KLFK KDLF KHDO jas i MMMV Weather Themes To edit waypoints select the EDIT WAYPOINTS button Figure 12 5 A menu will appear displaying the current waypoints Figure 12 6 Selecting any of the waypoints will remove that waypoint from the flight plan Once you are finished editing your flight plan select the CLOSE button to return back to the map view Current Flight Plan Waypoints Latitude 39 8616556450725 39 1660034711595 38 7312208624638 38 2964382537682 36 8616556450725 35 3833947755073 Waypoint 34 0355686885508 33 0790469494203 32 4268730363768 32 2964382537682 32 4268730363768 33 0790469494203 12 6 GAME REX4 Longitude 104 673177748919 104 499264705441 104 151438618484 103 934047314136 102 760134270658 100 32535166196
27. SU iu im 77717 A simple clouds 4 A etailed clouds Thermal visualization Detailed clouds Simulation settings Download winds aloft data with real world weather Disable turbulence and thermal effects on aircraft Rate at which weather changes over time No change E Figure 3 1 While there are settings that satisfy most needs for specific users expectations Weather Architect will excel with certain simulator configuration settings Figure 3 1 WE RECOMMEND THE FOLLOWING SETTINGS Rate at which weather changes over time MUST be set to NO CHANGE Cloud draw distance instructs FSX how far to draw clouds If the setting is set to full right position 110mi the cirrus clouds will appear cut off in the distance Backing this off to 100mi or less will rectify this issue Cloud Detail is the single most important area in regards to weather and cloud visuals If Simple clouds is checked FSX will NOT utilize 3rd party textures such as REX4 Texture Direct or REX Soft Clouds Select Detailed clouds for full functionality of 3rd party textures WARNING NEVER CHOOSE ANY WEATHER THEMES OR USER DEFINED WEATHER IN THE SIMULATOR WHEN USING WEATHER ARCHITECT THIS WILL NEGATIVELY IMPACT THE WEATHER PROCEDURE MM REX GAME STUDIOS REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 17
28. _ __ ________ REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 76 9 Creating a Weather Scenario PREPAR3D continued F2E XL WX Once a color chip is selected the help tip screen disappears from view and the map is now active allowing you to begin to start drawing your weather scenario Figure 9 4 2 B WEATHER ARCHITECT An Integrated Custom Weather Scenario Generator dS Weather Cells Global Wind Field Settings 280 Click on the wind vane to the right to set the prevailing wind direction 7 td LI Heavy Storm p Cell Settings Reset Map X Fly Now Create Weather Flight Plan Weather Themes Figure 9 4 MM REX GAME STUDIOS REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 77 9 Creating a Weather Scenario PREPAR3D continued VW Each color chip denotes specific weather parameters Select a color chip then apply it to the desired location on the map Each click and drag of the mouse applies that selected weather parameter to the exact location within PREPAR3D Click and drag as many times as necessary to fill any voids In Figure 9 5 we utilize 6 different weather cells color chips to create a localized thunderstorm system Each color chip weather parameter may be fully customized Please refer to the Learning Center Cell Settings chapter
29. 007 06011 5 20SM RW 045 1 0 01020 WAY2 20150417 007 06008 5 205 RW 045 19 13 01008 WAYS 20150417 007 06008KTS 20SM RW 045BKN 22 18 Q1008 WAY4 20150417 007 O6000KTS 20SM CLR 20 14 WAYS 20150417 00Z 06030KTS 20SM RW 040BKN 15 9 01006 WAY6 20150417 007 O6008KTS 20SM RW O40BKN 11 4 Q1006 WAY7 20150417 007 06000 5 20SM CLR 12 3 WAYS 20150417 007 O6006KTS 85 12 6 01010 WAYS 20150417 002 06023 5 20SM TS O40BKN 13 10 01010 WAY10 20150417 007 06023 5 20SM TS O40BKN 12 5 01010 WAY11 20150417 007 06014KTS 20SM TS O40BKN 12 3 01010 WAY12 20150417 00Z 06011KTS 20SM TS O40BKN 12 9 Q1010 WAY13 20150417 007 06012KTS 10SM TS O40BKN 12 6 Q1010 KNYL nna rn LITT ca sucre Create Weather Figure 10 16 GAME REX4 Flight Plan mx 5 r KJMS KBIS Ap gt KABR KHON KIDA 5 KDMA MMMV MMTCOSS MMAN KBRO MMCV Weather Themes PAGE 97 10 Creating a Weather Scenario With Flight Plan FSX continued REX WX LIGHTNING The LIGHTNING mode displays areas where possible thunderstorms are located with electrical discharges Extremely helpful especially if a storm is not precipitating Figure 10 17 um REX WEATHER ARCHITECT 151 E N Denver International Denver United States DEPARTING Denver International Denver amp w aya pem PARKING Nt GATE 55 Metar
30. 01001 KBIF KINK KFST Wx Radar Lightning 4 a Create Weather Flight Plan Weather Themes Figure 13 15 For REX4 Texture Direct integration Turn ON the option within the prompt window Figure 13 16 Click OK to begin the process of installing textures This will initialize start up procedures and inject your created weather scenario into your flight simulator of choice Install 4 Direct Weather Based Textures CANCEL OK Figure 13 16 REX GAME STUDIOS REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 161 13 Creating Weather With Imported Flight Plan continued REX W X FLY NOW If you choose NOT to view your flight briefing and when your weather scenario is finalized click FLY NOW to begin your flight Figure 13 17 g Cell Settings Figure 13 17 Select OK to continue or CANCEL to return to the MAPPING area Figure 13 18 Install REX 4 Te Direct Weather Based Textures CANCEL Figure 13 18 For REXA Texture Direct integration Turn ON the option within the prompt window Figure 13 18 Click OK to begin the process of installing textures This will initialize start up procedures and inject your created weather scenario into your flight simulator of choice IMPORTANT INFORMATION IF YOU HAVE REX4 TEXTURE DIRECT INSTALLED YOU HAVE THE ABILITY TO ALLOW WEATHER ARCHITECT TO INSTALL WEATHER BASED TEXTURES FROM REX4 TEXTURE DIRECT AUTO
31. 20150427 042 05003 5 20SM RW 050BKN 21 14 01010 KDFW 20150427 047 05003KTS 205 RW 050BKN 26 18 01001 KDUG Create Weather Figure 13 12 GAME REX4 KSJN 5 gt Flight Plan cu m LLL e LE p KMBG KABR KPIR KHON KBKX KFSD KYKN KANW KBBW o KFET p KAUH KGNT kagQ gt KONM E KALM KATS kHOB 57 KBIF KINK KFST Weather Themes PAGE 158 13 Creating Weather With Imported Flight Plan continued REH WX LIGHTNING The LIGHTNING mode displays areas where possible thunderstorms are located with electrical discharges Extremely helpful especially if a storm is not precipitating Figure 13 13 um REX WEATHER ARCHITECT 151 E N Denver International Denver United States DEPARTING Denver International Denver amp w aya pem PARKING Nt GATE 55 Metar 20150417 00Z 06011KTS 20SM RW 045BKN 1 0 1020 Create Weather Flight Plan Weather Themes Figure 13 13 GAME REX4 PAGE 159 13 Creating Weather With Imported Flight Plan continued REX WX RANGE The RNG buttons allow you to zoom in out from the current location on the map Figure 13 14 EE E m mu O nE P F REXU Qaweather arcnite D E N Denver Internat
32. 30 kts Upper Level Winds Profile Name Weak 10 to 20 kts Mid Level Winds Enable Logging Enable Radar Enable Notifications Weak 10 to 20 kts Low Level Winds Enable Protected Weather Injection Mode Enable Audible Weather Briefings Calm 0 to 5 kts Surface Winds 4 T bU dE p REX 4 Texture ect Settinas SGC E Program Files x86 Browse Upper Level Visibility Set Texture Resolution Vici ili ee Low Resolution Mid Level Visibility Direct X Settings Low Level Visibility _ _ Direct X9 e Ww eger sene Ae W et lt ther settings ll Enable Prepar3D v2 HDR Textures No Global Cirrus Clouds Enable Unstable Clouds No Global Cumulus Clouds Enable Haze ll Enable if using volumetric fog within Prepar3D v2 Restore Click RESTORE to restore your local weather theme files 2 Create Weather Flight Plan Weather Themes Figure 4 1 GAME REX4 PAGE 22 4 Navigation Texture Install Configuration REX WX TEXTURE INSTALL CONFIGURATION Select the symbol to navigate to the Texture Install Configuration window Figure 4 2 m WEATHER ARCHITECT An NE KE TEXTURE INSTALL CONFIGURATION High Level Clouds Global Water Airport Lighting Low Level Clouds Wave Animations Airport Signage Lightning Jetway Marks Parking Marks Surface Refraction Asphalt Runways Dawn S
33. 4268730363768 33 0790469494203 11 7 GAME REX4 Longitude 104 673177748919 104 499264705441 104 151438618484 103 934047314136 102 760134270658 100 325351661962 98 8470907923973 97 977525575006 97 4123081837016 96 8470907923973 96 3253516619625 96 4123081837016 PAGE 111 Creating a Weather Scenario With Flight Plan FSX STEAM continued CHAPTER 11 F2ExX WX Once returning back into the map view the map is again active allowing you to begin to start drawing your weather scenario Figure 11 8 i SR ER ARCHITECT Weather Cells Global Wind Field Settings An Integrated Custom Weather Scenario Generator FOVET 060 Click on the wind vane to the right to set the prevailing wind direction ADD WAYPOINT KGFA KJDN KMSO KLWT KBTM KCLS KCZK 4 KLVM KBIL KBKE KMYL Ys KRDM KWY5 KCOD KBYG KBNO KBOI KSUN KIDA KRIW KBYI KBPI KRKS KCP KREO AA KRWL KEVW KVEL KCAG BIG ary KASE KCNY KBIH KCEZ KALS KHJO KBFL KHND KGUP KFLG KDAG KABQ KAJO KEED e KONM Med KBLH E KMYF KALM KNYL M mi AEn KBIF iew Briefing X Fly Now MMHO MMCU s MMCN Create Weather Flight Plan Figure 11 8 REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE KCYS KSNY KAXX ies REX GAME STUDIOS EDIT WAYPOINTS p KCMX KBIS KIM
34. ARRIVAL Ms Why agg M o kenu o 1 T edi de KSGF KDFW Dallas Ft Worth Intl Dallas Ft Worth 5 Ryo P KRUE gt KSRC of Kj a KDEQ 1 KCDH So KGLH KCK Metar o KASL lt amp KDFW 20150327 057 O4009KTS 20SM FEW 18 1 ES 5 des 9 2 01018 KCOT 8 KAU MMMV j A amp KBRO e J Lightning m Create Weather Flight Plan Weather Themes Figure 6 13 GAME REX4 PAGE 43 6 Learning Center View Briefing continued gt W X WEATHER The Weather area contains the full flight plan information as well as the metar along the flight route Figure 6 14 Selecting each waypoint metar report string will snap the map to that specific waypoint WEATHER ARCHITECT An MERE EEG CEN Dallas Ft Wor 1 Dallas Ft Wort United States Departure Weather ie T KPUB Sr ry e e LE e KALS o KTAD KAXX KLVS KABQ 20150327 057 04041KTS 20SM TS 040BKN 15 4 01020 KONM dup WAY2 20150327 057 04000KTS 20SM CLR 16 7 eem WAY3 20150327 057 04000KTS 20SM CLR 17 14 3 KALM KATS 55 7 WAY4 20150327 057 04015KTS 20SM TS 040 19 14 Q1010 7 WAYS 20150327 057 04011KTS 20SM TS O40BKN 19 13 01010 WAY6 20150327 057 04007KTS 205 RW 040BKN 1
35. Architect 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 seller 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 sho
36. CHAPTER 8 Creating a Weather Scenario FSX STEAM continued REXH When your weather creation is finalized click the FLY NOW button to begin your flight Figure 8 7 a Ta z sala Figure 8 7 Click OK to continue or CANCEL to return to the MAP Figure 8 8 Figure 8 8 IMPORTANT INFORMATION IF YOU HAVE REX4 TEXTURE DIRECT INSTALLED YOU HAVE THE ABILITY TO ALLOW WEATHER ARCHITECT INSTALL WEATHER BASED TEXTURES INTO FSX STEAM FROM REX4 TEXTURE DIRECT AUTOMATICALLY WITHOUT THE NEED TO RUN REX4 TEXTURE DIRECT For REX4 Texture Direct integration Turn ON the option within the prompt window Figure 8 8 Click the OK button to begin the process of installing textures This will initialize start up procedures and inject your created weather scenario into FSX STEAM GAME REX4 PAGE 67 CHAPTER 8 Creating a Weather Scenario FSX STEAM continued FEX W X Weather Architect goes through crucial tasks as the program parses your weather scenario and creates the necessary files to install into FSX STEAM Once Weather Architect is successful in creating the necessary file structure it is ready to begin the weather injection Click OK Figure 8 9 Success Fly Now e has been created 7 ri x gt amp i 5 P p Hight Simulator now Click K t Figure 8 9 You will be prompted with an informational WARNING dialogue stating tha
37. Custom Weather Scenario Generator Dallas Ft Worth International Dall United States KANE S KACQ KSUN KIDA KBYI KB Pt KEVW KDPG KCNY KCEZ KSJ KONM 20150417 007 06011KTS 20SM RW O45BKN 1 0 010270 KBXK WAY2 20150417 007 06008KTS 20SM RW 045BKN 19 13 Q1008 KNYI WAY3 20150417 007 06008KTS 20SM RW 045BKN 22 18 01008 WAY4 20150417 007 06000KTS 20SM CLR 20 14 4 WAYS 20150417 002 06030KTS 205 RW 040BKN 15 9 01006 y Te 4 XE KBPT 2 KARAY WAY6 20150417 007 06008KTS 20SM RW O40BKN 11 4 01006 eb vos KPEZ go Cea WAY7 20150417 007 06000KTS 205 CLR 12 3 WAYS 20150417 002 06006KTS 8SM 12 6 01010 5 WAY9 20150417 007 06023KTS 20SM TS 040 13 10 01010 A WAY10 20150417 007 06023KTS 20SM TS O40BKN 12 5 Q1010 Ww WAY11 20150417 007 06014KTS 20SM TS 040BKN 12 3 01010 MMCL WAY12 20150417 00Z 06011KTS 20SM TS 040BKN 12 9 Q1010 MMDO Tou WAY13 20150417 007 06012KTS 10SM TS 040BKN 12 6 01010 lt ee a ee AAA lx lc m Lightning 4 Create Weather Flight Plan Weather Themes KALM KELP KALI MMMV 77 KBRO Figure 10 19 For REX4 Texture Direct integration Turn ON the option within the prompt window Figure 10 20 Click OK to begin the process of installing textures This will initialize start up pr
38. D bir Change Airport Change Location nud c R Selected Time and Season Semon Wieter 12 22 2011 Time oF Days Dusk Selected Graphics Profile Current Probe Custom j Figure 9 14 REX GAME STUDIOS REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 82 9 Creating a Weather Scenario PREPAR3D continued fe Ex WX RADAR DATALINK There are two radar modes included with the Weather Radar in Weather Architect Datalink and WX Radar Each time the radar boots up it defaults to Datalink mode You may switch modes by selecting the corresponding buttons within the frame of the unit Gauge Opacity Top Mast Mimimize Exit Figure 9 15 Datalink is an easy to use system which displays a complete and powerful weather awareness picture to the pilot The color mosaic displayed on the map offers pilots a powerful weather avoidance tool The mosaic updates approximately every 8 seconds offering a close to real time weather picture Datalink mode gives you a view of the weather similar to that of most modern aircraft with uplink or satellite feed You are able to view the weather surrounding the aircraft in all directions As displayed in Figure 9 15 more options will appear by right clicking on the frame of the Weather Radar unit This allows you to set parameters which are summarized on the following table PARAMETER DESCRIPTION Gauge Opacity Sets t
39. E oce 7 ow 4 T and a ee cm Figure 10 30 Notice the flight plan created from within Weather Architect is now loaded Click OK Figure 10 31 Y Choose departure ka ation Gare bnternalinn al E XEN Unk iawr Choose Clay Worth tk 3 plan i Inerumant hot Rules S Leere ades plan Click Find faute t calculate for your Figure 10 31 MM REX GAME STUDIOS REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 105 10 Creating a Weather Scenario With Flight Plan FSX continued REX WW X Create name for your flight plan Here we labelled it KDEN KDFW Click SAVE Figure 10 32 X7 7 eed chati 32 E C JJ MyDocumeniz X FegetpieP3D PLN Figure 10 32 Next click OK from the main Flight Planner screen Click YES so your aircraft is automatically placed at the departure location of your flight plan Figure 10 33 At this time you may choose your desired aircraft and time season from within the simulator Once ready click FLY NOW to start your flight t4 TDA Chee h een
40. Full Control check box 7 Click APPLY then OK then OK again STEP 2 UNZIP THE sqlprocess zip FILE AND RUN IT 1 Download the following file on to your desktop http www mediafire com download 58isekbole4avzu sqlprocess zip 2 Unzip the sqlprocess zip file 3 Right click the sqlprocess bat file and select Run As Administrator Each process has a pause before the next process Is run so you will need to hit the return button for the next process to run IF THERE ARE NO ERRORS REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT WILL NOW RUN PROPERLY MM REX GAME STUDIOS REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 14 2 Startup Procedure Vista Windows 7 FEX WX Startup Procedure This section is dedicated to the proper application startup procedures of Weather Architect Windows Vista Windows 7 Startup Procedure Locate the following blue circular icon on your desktop Figure 2 1 REX 4 Weather Architect Figure 2 1 Right click the icon to launch Weather Architect and select Run as administrator Figure 2 2 Troubleshoot compatibility Open file location Open Run as administrator Add to archive Add to rexweatherarchitect rar Compress and email Compress to rexweatherarchitect rar and email Pin to Taskbar Pin to Start Menu Send by Bluetooth to Restore previous versions Send to Create shortcut Delete Rename Properties Figure 2 2 IMPORTANT INFORMATION WEATHER ARCH
41. GAME STUDIOS EDIT WAYPOINTS KCUT KCYS KSNY KAKO A S KAXX KCAO XC KPYX KAMAN KLBB KFST KITR L L G KCOM KBJI KJMS K C M X KK Apc KHZX KBIS KASX KLNL Ke KRCX KAIG KATW KMBG KABR KAQP KBKX KANE KPHP KACQ KBCK KAXA KBUU KARR KANW KLCG KALO KDBQ KAWG KLBF KAUH KIRK KAAA KD KHLC KCNK KVER KAIZ KFOE KALN KDDC KAAO KFAM KJLN KAVK KARG KCLK KAXS KAWM KMEZ gt KCDH KGLH KGTR KBPG KACT KAEX KHBG C4KBMT ASO tee KBBD KLFK KATT KDLF KHDO je RBS Weather Themes m ph KALI MMMV PAGE 88 10 REXH WX Creating a Weather Scenario With Flight Plan FSX continued In Figure 10 5 we have added 13 new waypoints to our flight plan from KDEN to KDFW Weather Cells bla KCLS 13 7 KCZK KALW KBKE KMYL KRDM KBNO KREO KAAT KRBL KMCE KBIH lt KBFL 7 Cell Settings oO Reset Map iew Briefing q Fly Now Global Wind Field Settings Click on the wind vane to the right to set the preyaeirgpwind direction ADD WAYPOINT KGFA KMSO K KBTM KBIL KWYS KLLJ KCOD KBYG KSUN KIDA KRIW KBYI KBPI KCPR KRWL KEVW T KVEL KDPG
42. GUIDE PAGE 28 5 Settings Restore Weather Themes FEX WX RESTORE WEATHER THEMES Figure 5 5 In case the need arises to reinstall Weather Architect there is a RESTORE function built into the program so you may restore all of your MY THEMES weather scenarios Restore Click RESTORE to restore your local weather theme files Figure 5 5 It is important to note that this procedure will only work if you have chosen to save a backup at EACH close of Weather Architect You will be prompted to save the backups while exiting the program as illustrated in Figure 5 6 Figure 5 6 IMPORTANT INFORMATION TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE RESTORE FUNCTION MAKE CERTAIN TO CLICK OK EACH TIME WHEN EXITING WEATHER ARCHITECT IN ORDER TO BACKUP THE DATABASE GAME REX4 PAGE 29 5 Settings Maximum Turbulence Settings FEX WX MAXIMUM TURBULENCE SETTINGS Figure 5 7 This section allows you to set the maximum levels strength of turbulence for high clouds low clouds and wind High Cloud Turbulence Low Cloud Turbulence Wind Turbulence Figure 5 7 DESCRIPTION REQUIRED This allows you to set the maximum high level cloud turbulence High Cloud None Turbulence Occasional Moderate Severe YES This allows you to set the maximum low level cloud turbulence Low Cloud None Turbulence Occasional Moderate Severe YES This allows you to set the maximum level of win
43. KCAG KCNY KCEZ KALS KHND KGUP di ro 7 5 KEED lt KABQ KONM KBLH KBXK 1 KSVC KALM vi KBIF KNYL RA 9 MMHO qv s MMCN E P d at a Create Weather Flight Plan Figure 10 5 lt KCYS KSNY po DEN KASE 2 XL ir 41 KAXX EDIT WAYPOINTS KCQM HL KCMX 9 KHZX KASX b KLNL KRCX KAIG KBCK 3 h KANE KBKX KACQ KAXA KCUT 5 da KALOSKpBQ i BUU O KARR KANW jo KLCG wag hae KAWG KLBF KAUH KAFK 4 KAKO KITR KIRK KAAA KD KCNK So of p UUKFO KVER DE VER og KALN KAJ KDDC KAAO ANE KILN gt KTCC a A UM KAXS KADH o WO AYR KDUAL v KABI O ref KHLC KFAM KAVK KARG FCKAWM 5 KCDH KGLH lt PKAEX c KLBB KINK KFST Ana 00 i nO e t 4 3 2 E KATT J KBMT S KARA ADD KDLF KHDO KARM KBBD KLFK 5 1 4 KALI MMMV LE pi E Weather Themes To edit waypoints select the EDIT WAYPOINTS button Figure 10 5 A menu will appear displaying the current waypoints Figure 10 6 Selecting any of the waypoints will remove that waypoint from the flight plan Once you are finished editing your flight plan select t
44. KLNL KAIG KATW KAQP KRCX KBKX KANE KAXA KBUU KARR KLCG KALO KDBQ KADU KAWG KAUH 2 AFK KIRK KAAA KD KCNK KFOE KVER KAIZ KALN KAAO KFAM KJLN KAVK KARG KCLK KAWM KMEZ gt KGTR KASL KNMM KACT KAEX KHBG KEMT tes x KARM KLFK KATT E nal 26 ma 5 Py 4 Weather Themes a KALI PAGE 132 12 REXH Creating a Weather Scenario With Flight Plan P3D continued In Figure 12 5 we have added 13 new waypoints to our flight plan from KDEN to KDFW Zi Weather Cells Global Wind Field Settings ADD WAYPOINT Dlo KCOE R KMSO KLWT KBTM KCLS KCZK KALW 5 KLVM KBIL KBKE KMYL KRDM KLLJ KWYS KCOD KBYG KBNO 2 KBOI KREO KSUN KIDA gt KRIW KBYI KCPR KAAT KEVW X KCAG KRBL Ent 4 0 KCNY KBIH KALS KMCE KCEZ T SKHND KBFL KGUP 3 gt S OKEED o 9 KABQ 76 KBLH 1 KSVC KALM Z7 KBIF KNYL View Briefing q Fly Now 7 9 MMHO qv te Flight Plan s MMCN reate Weather Figure 12 5 KCYS KSNY KASE 9 n v 5 KAXX Click on the wind vane to the right to set the preyaeirgpwind direction EDIT WAYPOINTS KCQM
45. Text messages within the Weather Radar read as follows Waiting for Flight Simulator Please Wait followed by WARNING The flight simulator and several processes will become inactive during this one time weather injection Weather Architect must complete this one time weather injection without allowing the user access to the FSX interface due to limitations of the Simconnect API Figure 13 21 Once flight simulator is open the weather engine will take a few moments processing and injecting weather depending upon the amount of weather cells drawn Figure 13 22 Figure 13 21 Figure 13 22 Once the weather has been successfully injected into the simulator the Weather Radar is fully functional Figure 13 23 Notice that the flight plan is now displayed within the radar in DATALINK mode 2 3 a Lord e MeL es gn c bal Li T HYS aas lr KTEX KCEZ Figure 13 23 E REX GAME SILUDIOS REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 164 14 Custom Airports REXA WX Adding Custom Airports The Weather Architect airport database is the same airport database that the simulator utilizes However if you purchase and install an airport add on that DID NOT originally belong to the FSX airport database Weather Architect will not be able to utilize that airport Thus we have included a process that allows you to create custom airports w
46. UNDER NORMAL CIRCUMSTANCES THIS PROCESS WILL TAKE APPROXIMATELY 1 TO 2 MINUTES GAME REX4 PAGE 56 7 Creating a Weather Scenario FSX continued REX WX E Once the Weather Architect application is minimized FSX and the Weather Radar will launch Text messages within the Weather Radar read as follows Waiting for Flight Simulator Please Wait followed by WARNING Protected Weather Injection Mode enabled This will protect any action from being taken on your system while the weather injects into your flight simulator to prevent weather corruption Figure 7 10 Once FSX is open the weather engine will take a few moments processing and injecting weather depending upon the amount of weather cells drawn Figure 7 11 Tos vu mer prem wahr beitia Figure 7 10 Figure 7 11 Once the weather has been successfully injected into FSX the Weather Radar is fully functional Figure 7 12 2m Flioht Simulator X FREE FLIGHT r HOME MISSIONS MULTIPLAYER PILOT RECORDS LEARNING CENTER SETTINGS Figure 7 12 2 REX GAME STUDIOS REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 57 7 Creating a Weather Scenario FSX continued mieu ARCHITECT Select the same ICAO location that you used in Weather Architect Figure 7 13 m Pr Pm EST 2 T FRFF FLIGHT ll 4 FREE FLIGHT gum EH
47. WX Radar DataLink offers a weather view similar to most modern aircraft with uplink or satellite weather radar as you can view weather surrounding the aircraft from all directions WX Radar mode offers a view similar to those containing a sweeping beam as the view of the weather is limited to what is in front of the aircraft Texture Integration Weather Architect with its Intelligently Synced Texture Engine works hand in hand with REX4 Texture Direct to give you the most realistic experience possible Weather Architect is optimized to take advantage of the standards in texture rendering provided through REX4 Texture Direct The Weather Architect engine will analyze and select the textures that best represent the weather situation and instantly inject them into the simulator Auto Update Newly built into the REX4 product line including Weather Architect is the Auto Update feature This feature allows REX Game Studios to quickly effectively and effortlessly deliver periodic and crucial updates to our customers Network Capable Weather Architect can be used in a client server setup in a Windows network making it possible to use a client PC for Weather Architect while the simulator is running on the server PC MM REX GAME STUDIOS REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 6 Compatibility md ABA d ARCHITECT Weather Architec
48. Wait followed by WARNING Protected Weather Injection Mode enabled This will protect any action from being taken on your system while the weather injects into your flight simulator to prevent weather corruption Figure 11 26 The weather engine will take a few moments processing and injecting weather depending upon the amount of weather cells drawn Figure 11 27 por rev WAP re E xis spe rris you gel Pa weather commuter niti hae Tew ee Pex wx EL Figure 11 26 Figure 11 27 Once the weather has been successfully injected into FSX STEAM the Weather Radar is fully functional Figure 11 28 Notice that the flight plan is now displayed within the radar in DATALINK mode i KDVL KGFA ao MAE T KCKN KCOM KLWT m KMSO o KBIS KIMS KFAR Lene KBTM J KLVM X KMBG KABR KBKE KMYL EU gt 2 KPHP em KACQ KBOI KSUN KIDA d KCUT Se Waite EA gt KREO KBYL 02 mela KARE da KALO eue ar TRE a But KADU KAFK KEWD 5 k KSTJ KFOE KVER KALZ KSGF KWMCo KEKO KLOL KELY KBVO kAsG KFLP ae x ps KC E 5 KIT n d KFSM ji AN KLIT M Het M KASL KM ud oo koc Figure 11 28 REX GAME STUDIOS REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 125 11 Creating a Weather Scena
49. X Fly Now MMHO MMCU b MMCN KCYS KSNY 5 KJIN KAXX EDIT WAYPOINTS oor KCMX KIMS KJKJ 2 KBIS KADC KHZX KASX KLNL KMBG KABR KRCX KAQP KBKX KAIG KATW KANE KPHP gt KBCK KAXA KCUT KBUU KARR KANW is ALO KAIA KLCG KALO KDBQ AES KAWG KLBF KAUH 2 VAFK KAKO KITR KIRK KAAA KD KHLC KCNK KFOE KVER KDDC KAAO KALN KFAM KAVK KASG KARG KCQB KADH KDUA KCLK 5 KTCC KAWM 2 KLBB KCDH KGLH KGTR KASL KNMM KABL KINK KFST KAEX KHBG KEMT 2 KARAM Dine d es ni a Ji KBBD KLFK KATT KDLF KHDO MMMV a Create Weather Flight Plan Weather Themes Figure 10 7 REX GAME STUDIOS REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 90 10 Creating a Weather Scenario With Flight Plan FSX continued REX WX Each color chip denotes specific weather parameters Select a color chip then apply it to the desired location on the map Each weather cell you draw applies that selected weather parameter in the exact location within FSX In Figure 10 8 we utilize 7 different weather cells color chips to create a large scale weather system Each color chip weather parameter may be fully customized Please refer to the Learning Center Cell Settings chapter To move the map rig
50. a color chip paint then apply that to the map canvas It s THAT simple As long as a specific color chip is activated it may be applied to the map until another color chip is selected Each color chip represents a completely separate weather parameter setting NOTE Painting one color over another will result in the cancellation of the under color parameters Weather Cells Heavy Storm Figure 6 5 MM REX GAME STUDIOS gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 37 6 Learning Center Cell Settings d aum WX CELL SETTINGS WEATHER ELEMENT TOOL The Weather Element Tool allows you to define details of each weather cell element Figure 6 6 A very powerful feature that should not be overlooked is that each color chip contains many parameters and settings that may be customized Click on a color chip thus activating it Next click the CELL SETTINGS button This will cause that cell settings dialogue box to prompt This prompt is known as the Weather Element Tool EACH color chip has its own cell settings that are unique Weather Light Storm Surface Visibility 30 SM Enable Ground Fog Wind Direction Wind Speed 2 Cell Settings n CTh gt Reset Map Cloud Turbulence Cloud Shear Cloud Coverage OVERCAST 8 8 J
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52. of the Simconnect API Figure 10 25 Once FSX is open the weather engine will take a few moments processing and injecting weather depending upon the amount of weather cells drawn Figure 10 26 Figure 10 25 Figure 10 26 Once the weather has been successfully injected into FSX the Weather Radar is fully functional Figure 10 27 Notice that the flight plan is now displayed within the radar in DATALINK mode KMSO KLWT KBTM KMYL KLLJ KCOD KBOI KIDA KSUN gt KREO KBVI KWMCo KEKO KLOL KELY REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE KOVEGA o oo EOM KFAR i KMS M KBIS KAZY 71 KMBG KABR KBKX KACQ KCUT KCDR KGPR ME KLRJ gus SKBVM i Ez 11 zT 5 KALO KADU KCYS LKAFK KLWD pu xs KGLD KCNK Ways KVER KALZ KSGF s KASG KFLP KFSM a 5 KLIT KDE KADEN WX RADAR Figure 10 27 9IUDIOS PAGE 103 REXHA WX Creating a Weather Scenario With Flight Plan FSX continued CHAPTER 10 REXU WX ES Select the same ICAO location that you used in Weather Architect Figure 10 28 iua V 4 FREE FLIGHT E FREE FLIGHT CURREHT WEATHER User
53. scenario is complete and final as there is no way to return to the mapping system once you enter the briefing area P Cell Settings Are you sure By clicking OK you will finalize your weather theme and will not longer be able to edit it gt Reset Ma Click OK t view your briefing HaT s View Briefing Figure 6 9 Figure 6 10 Once entering the briefing page you will be presented with a similar screen as in Figure 6 11 You may navigate to the multiple pages by utilizing the four 4 tabs Departure Arrival Weather and Alerts Each tabbed section contains vital flight plan and weather information REXU CD wearHER B Denver Intl Denver United States KGFA KHLN KDIK KBIS KMLS KBHK KBTM KHEI KBZN gt KBIL KMBG KDLN KABR DEPARTING KWYS KCOD KBYG KSPF KPIR _ PHP KDEN Denver Intl Denver KIDA KCUT KLND KCDR KRWL PARKING sea GATE 59 KEVW KDPG KRKS Metar KDEN 20150327 05Z 04041KTS 20SM TS O40BKN KMLF Me 15 4 Q1020 KBCE Laco KPGA Ps KGCN KGNT KABQ KSJN KPAN KONM KBXK KSAD Lightning J Create Weather Flight Plan Weather Themes Figure 6 11 GAME REX4 PAGE 41 6 Learning Center View Briefing continued Ex W X DEPARTURE The Departure area contains the departing ICAO location
54. start your flight Figure 12 31 HIT Te ALLY ELI deg Oki CBr EH dad weather Bilder Shoma frenti f i 4 1 4 ia weite ee 7 15 201 Pree al 3 is AL 4 a Gray and M Br qu peni Hiquy BTA m Muger Figure 12 31 WARNING NEVER CHOOSE ANY WEATHER THEMES OR USER DEFINED WEATHER IN PREPAR3SD WHEN USING WEATHER ARCHITECT THIS WILL NEGATIVELY IMPACT THE WEATHER PROCEDURE ee REX GAME STUDIOS REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 149 13 Creating Weather With Imported Flight Plan REX WX Creating a Weather Scenario with an Imported Flignt Plan With Weather Architect you are able to import FSX and Prepar3D compatible flight plans thus allowing the flight planning process to be more precise Upon reading through the Learning Center you should now be familiar with the weather creation process and tools to successfully complete your first weather creation As in the past couple of chapters we will step you through how to create your weather scenario however this time we will include an imported flight plan To begin click the button on the bottom navigation bar Flight Plan Flight Plan Setup Select your map size Create a flight plan Enter a departure and arrival airport icao name or city to start your flight plan Departur
55. to stop this action Figure 15 16 During the download process a dialogue appears Figure 15 17 indicating the theme and weather files are being downloaded Figure 15 17 Once the theme and weather files have been successfully downloaded to your computer you are given the option to view the weather and flight briefing for this theme Figure 15 18 Click OK to continue to the briefing screen Select CANCEL to fly bypassing the flight briefing Figure 15 18 GAME REX4 PAGE 180 15 Weather Themes Community Themes continued During the installation process dialogue appears Figure 15 19 indicating the weather files are being created Creating weather Figure 15 19 Once the weather files have been created you may click OK to continue or CANCEL to stop this action Figure 15 20 Upon selecting OK Weather Architect will shut down and the Weather Radar as well as your flight simulator will open Success Fly Now Figure 15 20 The larger the weather system the longer it will take for the initial load time If the flight simulator becomes inactive please allow enough time This process will only happen one time before your flight Click OK Figure 15 21 WARNING During weather injection Microsoft s Flight Simulator will become inactive Please give several minutes as the weather ingects into the simulator Figure 15 21 MM REX GAME STUDIOS gt gt
56. weather creation process and tools to successfully complete your first weather creation In this chapter we will step you through how to create your first weather scenario in FSX IMPORTANT INFORMATION E PLEASE THOROUGHLY READ THE LEARNING CENTER CHAPTER BEFORE MOVING FORWARD To begin click the s button on the bottom navigation bar Create Weather Weather Theme Settings Enter the name of your weather theme KPHX Storms Enter your departure airport icao name or city location KPHX KPHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Phoenix United States Select your map size Figure 7 1 You are presented with the Weather Theme Settings screen Figure 7 1 Start by assigning a name to your weather scenario theme Choose a naming convention appropriate to the weather scenario you intend to create This provides better cataloging when it comes to building your own weather library If you intend on sharing your weather theme with fellow Weather Architect users a proper naming convention is appreciated In the above example KPHX Storms has been entered Read more about shared themes in the COMMUNITY THEMES chapter Next enter your departure airport ICAO name or city location The options for the entered criteria will be populated within the drop down menu Please select the appropriate choice contained within the drop down menu In the example above KPHX is selected as the departing airport Lastly select which map si
57. with uplink or satellite feed You are able to view the weather surrounding the aircraft in all directions As displayed in Figure 8 17 more options will appear by right clicking on the frame of the Weather Radar unit This allows you to set parameters which are summarized on the following table PARAMETER DESCRIPTION Gauge Opacity Sets the opacity of the Weather Radar Top Most Sets the Weather Radar as top most screen Only works when FSX STEAM is in windowed mode Minimize Minimizes the Weather Radar to the task bar Exit Closes the Weather Radar and re opens the main Weather Architect interface eee REX GAME STUDIOS REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 72 CHAPTER 8 Creating a Weather Scenario FSX STEAM continued REXA W X ARCHITECT RADAR DATALINK There are four on screen interface display buttons that change the data displayed within the Datalink radar mode Select each of the blue buttons to switch between Radar Storm Turbulence and Icing display modes Notice that the button interface display toggles between ON and OFF as each subsequent button is selected and the data overlays on the map change to reflect the choice You may zoom in and out of the map at any time via the RNG buttons To turn off the Weather Radar and return to the Weather Architect interface click the OFF button Figure 8 18 Gauge Opacity Top Most Mimimize Exit Figure 8 18 Below is a detailed description of each display fu
58. 007 06008 5 20SM RW 045BKN 22 18 01008 WAY4 20150417 007 O6000KTS 20SM CLR 20 14 WAYS 20150417 00Z 06030KTS 20SM RW O40BKN 15 9 Q1006 WAY6 20150417 00Z 06008KTS 20SM RW O40BKN 11 4 Q1006 WAY7 20150417 007 O6000KTS 20SM CLR 12 3 WAYS 20150417 007 O6006KTS 85M 12 6 Q1010 WAYS 20150417 007 06023KTS 20SM TS O40BKN 13 10 01010 WAY10 20150417 007 06023KTS 20SM TS 040BKN 12 5 01010 WAY11 20150417 007 06014KTS 20SM TS O40BKN 12 3 01010 WAY12 20150417 007 06011KTS 20SM TS 040 12 9 01010 WAY13 20150417 007 06012KTS 105 TS O40BKN 12 6 01010 TII LI TIT TI ee 5 Create Weather KNYI An Integrated Custom Weather Scenario Generator Fly Now Creating a Weather Scenario With KJMS KADC KABR KLLJ KHON KSUN KIDA xd w KBYI KAQP KANE KACQ KCNY KCEZ KGUP KABQ KONM KIGM KFLG KBXK KALM KDMA T 3 KARM d MMCU be MMCN E MMMV MMTCORS MMAN SAKBRO 1 MMLT s 1 MMCL Bn P MMLP S MMDO MMCV Lightning J r Flight Plan Weather Themes Figure 11 15 NOTE By clicking on the metar string you are able to listen to a detailed weather briefing similar to what is provided by real airport weather centers REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE REX GAME STUDIOS PAGE 117 REXH WX 11 Creating a Weather Scenario With Flight Plan FSX STEAM continued ALERTS The Alerts area contains cru
59. 150427 04Z 05011KTS 20SM TS 040BKN 6 6 Q1014 KGNT KSJN KONM ag KSAD KALM KATS 57 KBIF KINK 2 KDUG KFST 4 A 4 Create Weather Flight Plan Weather Themes Figure 13 7 GAME REX4 PAGE 153 13 Creating Weather With Imported Flight Plan continued REXH DEPARTURE The Departure area contains the departing ICAO location information parking assignment metar and any crucial departure alerts Figure 13 6 lt 2 WEATHER ARCHITECT An Integrated Custom Weather Scenario Generator Denver International Denver United States KMBG KABR Departure KPIR KHON KBKX KFSD KDEN Denver International Denver KDEN 20150427 04Z 05011KTS 20SM TS 040BKN 6 6 Q1014 KBPG Expect inbound and outbound flight KALM KATS delays of 20 to 30 minutes due to KBIF KINK thunderstorms KFST o KOZA Wx Radar Lightning Create Weather Flight Plan Weather Themes Figure 13 8 REX GAME STUDIOS REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 154 13 Creating Weather With Imported Flight Plan continued REX WX ARRIVAL The Arrival area contains the arrival ICAO location information metar and any crucial arrival alerts Figure 13 9 REXU C wearneR B FV Dallas Ft Worth International Dalle Unitea ates KMBG 1 KBYG KSPF
60. 2 GAME REX4 PAGE 114 11 Creating a Weather Scenario With Flight Plan FSX STEAM continued REX WW X ARCHITECT DEPARTURE The Departure area contains the departing ICAO location information parking assignment metar and any crucial departure alerts Figure 11 13 gt lt WEATHER ARCHITECT An Integrated Custom Weather Scenario Generator P 9 o Denver International Denver United States KGFA Departure Weather Alerts KLWT KJDN KGDV KHLN KDIK KBIS KMLS KBHK KHEI Fly Now KBTM KBIL KMBG KDLN KABR KWYS KCOD KBYG KSPF KPIR KHON KDEN Denver International Denver KJAC A KCUT 1754 Y KTOR 55 KEVW KCYS 20150417 007 06011KTS 20SM RW O45BKN 1 0 Q1020 Expect inbound flight delays of 10 to 15 minutes due to rain and fog KATS KDMA KDMN KBPG 4 56 wrx Radar Lightning RNG 7 d f Create Weather Flight Plan Weather Themes Figure 11 13 REX GAME STUDIOS REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 115 11 Creating a Weather Scenario With Flight Plan FSX STEAM continued E amp x W X ARCHITECT ARRIVAL The Arrival area contains the arrival ICAO location information metar and any crucial arrival alerts Figure 11 14 YWEATHER ARCHITECT KD FW Dallas Ft Worth International Dall Uniteu _ a
61. 2 98 8470907923973 97 977525575006 97 4123081837016 96 8470907923973 96 3253516619625 96 4123081837016 PAGE 133 12 F2Ex WX Creating a Weather Scenario With Flight Plan P3D continued Once returning back into the map view the map is again active allowing you to begin to start drawing your weather scenario Figure 12 7 An Integrated Custom Weather Scenario Generator lt C WEATHER ARCHITECT Foust Global Wind Field Settings Click on the wind vane to the right to set the prevailing wind direction Weather Cells 060 ADD WAYPOINT EDIT WAYPOINTS KCQM B KCMX KMSO KJMS KBTM KBIS KADC KCLS KCZK KHZX KASX KALW KLVM KLNL KMBG KABR KAQP KRCX KBKX KAIG KATW KANE KRDM KLLJ KCOD KBYG KBCK KPHP KACQ KAXA KBNO KBOI KSUN KIDA KCUT KBYI KRIW KCPR KBUU KARR KBPI KRKS KREO KANW ALO KAIA KLCG KALO KDBQ KCYS 2 KSNY KAKO KITR KRWL KADU KEVW KAWG KVEL KLBF KCAG KAUH KAFK BJC KIRK KAAA KD KCNK KASE KHLC KFOE KVER X KDDC KAAO KAIZ KJLN KAVK KASG KCNY KALN KFAM KMCE KBIH KCEZ KHJO KAXX 2 KCAQ T KPYX KARG KHND KBFL KDAG KAJO lt KSBA KEEL aot ay TE KMYF KNYL KDMA KCQB K DH KDUA KTCC KAWM KMEZ gt KCDH KGLH KGTR KHK KNMM Non w Rani KBpG KABI ches KINK
62. 23 19 Q1006 LAA 20150427 047 05008KTS 20SM RW 040BKN 22 17 Q1006 SPS 20150427 042 OSOOOKTS 20SM CLR 20 12 BATIK 20150427 047 05003KTS 20SM RW OSOBKN 19 10 01010 FUZ 20150427 047 05003KTS 20SM RW OSOBKN 21 14 01010 KDFW 20150427 042 OSOOSKTS 20SM RW OS0BKN 26 18 01001 KBIF KLVS KGNT kABQ KSJN KONM ig E uf eT KALM KINK KFST Wx Radar Lightning A d f Create Weather Flight Plan Weather Themes Figure 13 10 NOTE By clicking on the metar string you are able to listen to a detailed weather briefing similar to what is provided by real airport weather centers REX GAME STUDIOS REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 156 13 Creating Weather With Imported Flight Plan continued REX ALERTS The Alerts area contains crucial sigmets information along the flight route Figure 13 11 Selecting and cycling through each sigmet icon will display the specific sigmet the map M 2 8 gt De REXLJ C WEATHER ARCHITEC crater On 2 K B Dallas Ft Worth Internation alle United States o KAXN KMBG Departure Arrival Weather A Alerts E KP KPIR KHON KBKX KFSD K Weather Alerts NI NTC o EE ig e KBVN lick on the ICONS below to view the locat OT uae i ee Le de KBBW KFET lori marn Td LN 3H c i 59
63. 3D continued REX VV ARCHITECT Weather Architect goes through crucial tasks as the program parses your weather scenario and creates the necessary files to install into PREPAR3D Once Weather Architect is successful in creating the necessary file structure it is ready to begin the weather injection Click OK Figure 9 8 Success Fly Now weather theme has been created Would you like to start Microsoft s Flight Simulator now Click Of Figure 9 8 You will be prompted with an informational WARNING dialogue stating that PREPAR3D and other processes will become inactive until Weather Architect has completed its injection process Click OK Figure 9 9 WARNING During weather injection Microsoft s Flight Simulator will become inactive Please give several minutes as the weather injects into the simulator Figure 9 9 2 REX GAME STUDIOS REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 80 9 Creating a Weather Scenario PREPAR3D continued md PA BA ARCHITECT Once the Weather Architect application is minimized PREPAR3D and the Weather Radar will launch Text messages within the Weather Radar read as follows Waiting for Flight Simulator Please Wait followed by WARNING Protected Weather Injection Mode enabled This will protect any action from being taken on your system while the weather injects into your flight simu
64. 6 11 01006 WAY7 20150327 052 04009KTS 20SM RW 0405 16 10 01006 WAYS 20150327 057 04009KTS 20SM RW 040FEW 16 12 Q1006 KDFW 20150327 057 04009KTS 20SM FEW 18 1 Q1018 KBIF Lightning Create Weather Flight Plan Weather Themes Figure 6 14 NOTE By clicking on the metar string you are able to listen to a detailed weather briefing similar to what is provided by real airport weather centers REX GAME STUDIOS REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 44 Learning Center View Briefing continued ALERTS CHAPTER 6 The Alerts area contains crucial sigmets information along the flight route Figure 6 15 Selecting and cycling through each sigmet icon will display the specific sigmet the map The mapping area of Figure 6 15 is displaying ICING SIGMETS F2 4 C wEarH EE RC K Dallas Ft Worth Intl Dallas ort United States Weather Alerts Broken lines and clusters of strong to severe thunderstorms activity in vicinity of airport increasing MP mmruscaenmunasinmnconnns LOL ST KLND KCDR KTOR KAIA KRKS KRWI KSNY KCAG KIML KVEL KAKO EET EN KGLD KPUB WAY KCEZ 3 KALS KTAD KAXX KCAO KOW KHHF KTCC KGUP 9KVS KABO K KYKN c kckp BVN KFET eM KAFK KCNK KSTJ 7 wh KAAO KCNU KAVK KBVO lt Q KIWG KCUH KCHK KADH KSJN in inte
65. 70 KBXK TOME WAY2 20150417 007 06008KTS 20SM RW 045BKN 19 13 Q1008 KNYI KGNC Sa WAY3 20150417 007 06008KTS 20SM RW 045BKN 22 18 01008 T KELE Aim MOTA OKAEX WAYA 20150417 007 06000KTS 20SM CLR 20 14 1 i WAYS 20150417 007 06030KTS 20SM RW 040BKN 15 9 01006 ERN 4 SE KBPT a WAY6 20150417 00Z 06008KTS 20SM RW 040BKN 11 4 Q1006 WR LK MMHO j KPEZ KARM WAY7 20150417 00Z 06000KTS 20SM CLR 12 3 Ss WAYS 20150417 007 06006KTS 8SM 12 6 Q1010 2 amp gt MMCN WAY9 20150417 00Z 06023KTS 20SM TS 040BKN 13 10 Q1010 E A WAY10 20150417 00Z 06023KTS 20SM TS 040BKN 12 5 Q1010 Ww WAY11 20150417 002 06014KTS 20SM TS 040BKN 12 3 01010 MMCL i WAY12 20150417 007 06011KTS 20SM TS 040BKN 12 9 Q1010 D MMDO WAY13 20150417 00Z 06012KTS 10SM TS 040BKN 12 6 Q1010 lt ee a ee AAA lx lc m EL Lightning 4 f Create Weather Flight Plan Weather Themes KALI MMMV 2 gt 2 77 KBRO Figure 12 19 For REX4 Texture Direct integration Turn ON the option within the prompt window Figure 12 20 Click OK to begin the process of installing textures This will initialize start up procedures and inject your created weather scenario into PREPAR3D Install REX4 Direct Weather Based Textures CANCEL OK Figure 12 20 REX GAME STUDIOS REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 144 12 Cre
66. 9 MMHO ray WAY7 20150417 007 06000KTS 20SM CLR 12 3 ao y WAYS 20150417 007 06006KTS 8SM BKN 12 6 01010 a WAYS 20150417 007 06023KTS 20SM TS 040BKN 13 10 01010 MA SN WAY10 20150417 007 06023KTS 205 5 040BKN 12 5 01010 0 2 SAKBRO WAY11 20150417 002 06014KTS 205 5 040BKN 12 3 01010 Qo X MMCL WAY12 20150417 00Z 06011KTS 20SM TS 040BKN 12 9 Q1010 MMLP MMDO Wy WAY13 20150417 00Z 06012KTS 10SM TS 040BKN 12 6 Q1010 TII LI TIT TI ee sd M ECL Lightning A d Create Weather Flight Plan Weather Themes KDMA 5 KAEX 4 MMMV Figure 12 14 NOTE By clicking on the metar string you are able to listen to a detailed weather briefing similar to what is provided by real airport weather centers REX GAME STUDIOS REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 139 12 Creating a Weather Scenario With Flight Plan P3D continued m WX ARCHITECT ALERTS The Alerts area contains crucial sigmets information along the flight route Figure 12 15 Selecting and cycling through each sigmet icon will display the specific sigmet on the map The example below is displaying the CONVECTIVE SIGMETS KD Dallas Ft Worth Internatior7 alle United States Departure Arrival Weather KBYG KGCC KSPF Weather Alerts e KCUT e on the ICONS below to view the locat of eac KCPR c kpGw KCDR ML K
67. 901 T KAUH de KAFK pip MN 3 0735 h E n EE Broken lines and clusters of strong to severe WT 2 s thunderstorms activity in vicinity of airport increasing 2 XE da We da KCNU in intensity over the next several hours emot 5 KGNT KABQ Moderate turbulence reported in vicinity of airport KSJN gt is a 2 KSVC ICING SIGMETS 57 KBIF Moderate rime and icing below and in clouds 2 KDUG Pan Create Weather Flight Plan Weather Themes Figure 13 11 GAME REX4 PAGE 157 Creating Weather With Imported Flight Plan continued WX RADAR CHAPTER 13 The WX RADAR mode displays precipitation intensity on the map NOT cloud cover Figure 13 12 GREEN represents light precipitation YELLOW represents moderate precipitation RED represents heavy or severe precipitation do E KDF nt Dallas Ft Worth International Dalle United States ht Plan Weather QUAIL LAA SPS BATIK FUZ Flig 20150427 047 05011KTS 20SM TS O40BKN 6 6 01014 FQF 20150427 047 05011 5 20SM TS O40BKN 22 18 01010 QUAIL 20150427 047 05007KTS 20SM SN 22 16 01008 HGO 20150427 047 05006KTS 20SM RW O40BKN 23 19 Q1006 LAA 20150427 047 05008KTS 20SM RW O40BKN 22 17 Q1006 SPS 20150427 04Z 05000KTS 20SM CLR 20 12 BATIK 20150427 047 05003KTS 20SM RW OSOBKN 19 10 01010 FUZ
68. ATION urcresilen Trike f 2 Phoenix Sky Harbor inii PILOT REX OE e CURREHT WEATHER CURRENT TIME AND SEASON User defined weather TAANS 3 38 PM ome 4 Planner if Figure 11 31 REX GAME STUDIOS REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 127 11 Creating a Weather Scenario With Flight Plan FSX STEAM continued REX WW X ARCHITECT Click FLIGHT PLANNER Figure 11 32 Flight Simulator 4 ad ART iml elt FREE FLIGHT CURRENT AIRCRAFT CURRENT LOCATIOM 4 AirCrealson Trike Ultealighl 2 Phoenix Sky Harbor inii CHAR el WEATHER TIAE AHD SEASQCH 3 User defined weather IGS 3 38 FREE HL ARN ome 4 3 Fua and Load 1 Sane Flight Planner Figure 11 32 Notice the flight plan created from within Weather Architect is now loaded Click OK Figure 11 33 Flight Simulator P Eam i F 1 H FLIGHT PLANNER MESES inn 1 T Cheborte departure location PILOT RECORD Phaerix Shy Harbor RPAM gt GATE 10 CATE SMALL LLAHBIHG CLAD t F Chopte Sedona ESEZ 1 j I Choo plan Lype ure visual Fight Rules Fn Instrument Fli
69. CHAPTER 3 Recommended FSX FSX Steam Settings continued The Cloud coverage density slider presents a VERY important role in terms of weather visuals Figures 3 2 3 3 3 4 and 3 5 display a visual demonstration what each setting in this category represents Each screenshot represents the SAME exact weather the only difference is the Cloud coverage density slider setting Cloud detail Simple clouds e Detailed clouds Cloud coverage density Low Figure 3 2 Cloud detail Simple clouds e Detailed clouds Cloud coverage density Medium Figure 3 3 ee REX GAME STUDIOS REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 18 CHAPTER 3 Recommended FSX FSX Steam Settings continued gt WX in lt Cloud detail Simple clouds Detailed clouds Cloud coverage density High Figure 3 4 Cloud detail Simple clouds Detailed clouds Cloud coverage density Maximum Ui mf Figure 3 5 REX GAME STUDIOS REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 19 CHAPTER 3 Recommended Prepar3D v1 Settings REX WX 4 le ac Sta Cloud draw distance 100 mi Simple clouds e Detailed clouds Thermal visualization Cloud coverage density Maximum None a Disable turbulenc
70. Calm 0 to 5 kts Weak 5 to 10 kts Light 10 to 20 kts Moderate 20 to 35 kts Strong 35 kts Surface Winds MES ee REX GAME STUDIOS REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 31 5 Settings Global Visibility Settings FEX WX GLOBAL VISIBILITY SETTINGS Figure 5 9 This section allows you to set the maximum distance of global visibility at various levels of the atmosphere upper mid and low levels Upper Level Visibility 50 5M a Mid Level Visibility 30 5M Low Level Visibility Figure 5 9 ITEM DESCRIPTION REQUIRED This allows you to set the maximum distance of visibility above 18000 ft Upper Level eee YES Visibility Choices include in Square Miles Unlimited 50 40 30 20 10 8 5 3 1 This allows you to set the maximum distance of visibility between 10000 and 18000 ft Mid Level Visibility MES Choices include in Square Miles Unlimited 50 40 30 20 10 8 5 3 1 This allows you to set the maximum distance of visibility from the surface to 10000 ft Low Level Visibility VES Choices include in Square Miles Unlimited 50 40 30 20 10 8 5 3 1 ee REX GAME STUDIOS REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 32 5 Settings Global Weather Settings FEX WX GLOBAL WEATHER SETTINGS Figure 5 10 This section allows you to a
71. Cell Settings Reset Map iew Briefing KMYF KALM KNYL KDMA KBPG KBIF KINK KFST KACT KAEX KHBG C4KBMT DI KBBD KLFK KATT KDLF KHDO Wo ON MMHO x Fly Now REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE MMCU 5 MMCN lt Create Weather Flight Plan Figure 11 5 REX GAME STUDIOS KARM KALI MMMV Weather Themes PAGE 110 Creating a Weather Scenario With Flight Plan FSX STEAM continued CHAPTER 11 REXH In Figure 11 6 we have added 13 new waypoints to our flight plan from KDEN to KDFW Weather Cells Global Wind Field Settings ADD WAYPOINT bla KGFA KCLS tp KCZK KALW KBTM KBIL KBKE KMYL KRDM KLLJ KWYS KCOD KBYG KBNO 2 KBOI KSUN KRIW KBYI KBPI KCP KREO KRWL KEVW X KAAT KCAG KRBL Te KCNY KMCE KBIH T KCEZ KALS c 4 KHJO us KBFL 4 E G t3 3 KEED o 9 VS KABQ x KONM KBLH KBXK 1 KSVC KALM 7 Cell Settings KNYL D KDMA vi KBIF Reset k r 4 eos iew Briefing gt MMHO x Fly Now lt E t ct P d at Create Weather Flight Plan MMCU MMCN Figure 11 6 lt KCYS KSNY po DEN KASE 2 XL ir 41 KAXX Click on the wind vane to the right t
72. Cloud coverage density slider presents a VERY important role in terms of weather visuals Figures 3 2 3 3 3 4 and 3 5 display a visual demonstration what each setting in this category represents Each screenshot represents the SAME exact weather the only difference is the Cloud coverage density slider setting Note this functions the same in FSX and P3D Each screenshot represents the SAME exact weather the only difference is the Cloud coverage density slider setting WARNING NEVER CHOOSE ANY WEATHER THEMES OR USER DEFINED WEATHER IN THE SIMULATOR WHEN USING WEATHER ARCHITECT THIS WILL NEGATIVELY IMPACT THE WEATHER PROCEDURE ee REX GAME STUDIOS REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 21 4 Navigation WX Navigation Elements This section describes the key navigational elements of REX4 Weather Architect Located at the top right hand corner of the application screen you will notice several different icons Figure 4 1 Each icon represents different operational tasks SETTINGS Flight Simulator Folder FSX or FSXSE C Program Files x86 Microsoft Ga Browse None High Cloud Turbulence Prepar3D v 2 X E Program Files x86 Lockheed Ma Browse None Wind Turbulence S nas 5 Pose ee T Wind Strenatn Settinas Email Address Weak 10 to
73. DIX A Support and Assistance FEX WX Support and Assistance If you need additional assistance there are a couple of ways to seek advice or support 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 Only verified members will receive support on our forum To learn more sign up and become a verified member at http www realenvironmentxtreme com forums index php topic 15044 support forum verification REX CUSTOMER SUPPORT CENTER http www rexwebservices com support V Resolve IT technical support wizard One on One personal assistance services Live GotoAssist sessions v Video Tutorials ee REX GAME STUDIOS REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 186 End User License Agreement EULA End user license agreement for Real Environment Xtreme REX4 Weather Architect Enhancement Add on For Microsoft Flight Simulator X FSX Steam 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 REX4 Weather
74. E PAGE 35 6 Learning Center Mapping Modes continued FEX m WX F2EXLI HER ARCHITEC LAC EE Example of the LOCAL Mapping Mode v AHREHITEL X peo 2054 mares EDS HER SROCHITEG x Bt J Fas 6 3 MM REX GAME STUDIOS REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 36 6 Learning Center Global Wind Field Weather Cells FEX WX GLOBAL WIND FIELD The Global Wind Field Setting sets the overall wind direction throughout the lower to upper levels of the atmosphere thus helping reduce wind shifts when multiple different weather variations are created As displayed in Figure 6 4 click within the wind vane to set the desired prevailing wind direction gt Global Wind Field Settings Click on the wind vane to the right to set the prevailing wind direction Figure 6 4 WEATHER CELLS In Weather Architect the Weather Cells section is the single most important area of concern in regards to weather scenario creation Examples of core weather parameters built into Weather Architect are displayed in Figure 6 5 Selecting a weather cell color chip activates the properties of that specific weather profile Imagine you are an artist the map is your canvas and the color chips are your paint You select
75. ENT STATE UNTIL OFFICIALLY RELEASED Required Frameworks During installation the installer will check to see if you have the net Framework 4 5 and Microsoft SQL Server Local Database 2012 installed If not it will proceed to install these important components You must have FULL administrative rights to your system to install these components Some versions of Windows 7 Home Edition or Windows 8 or 8 1 Not Professional or Enterprise Edition set a user as a pseudo Administrator level Unless you have installed your operating system yourself you may need to follow the instructions on the next page to install Weather Architect MM REX GAME STUDIOS REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 9 1 Installation continued VW IF YOU DO NOT HAVE FULL ADMINISTRATION RIGHTS PRE INSTALL If you only have pseudo admin rights as previously stated then please complete the following 1 Right click the Windows Logo on the task bar and select the Command Prompt Admin option 2 In the command window provided type cd and click enter The prompt in the window will now look similar to figure 1 1 Microsoft Windows Version 6 3 96001 lt c gt 2013 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved C Windows s ystem32 gt cd GEN Figure 1 1 Administrator Command Prompt 3 Type the followin
76. ER ARCHITECT THIS WILL NEGATIVELY IMPACT THE WEATHER PROCEDURE GAME REX4 PAGE 20 CHAPTER 3 Recommended Prepar3D v2 Settings etes WX PScHTECT Settings Weather eee Display Visual Settings Cloud detail E Cloud draw distance 110 mi Simple clouds Detailed clouds Scene Thermal visualization Cloud coverage density Maximum Lighting None 4 Volumetric Fog 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 World Realism Time and Season Weather Figure 3 7 While there are settings that satisfy most needs for specific users expectations Weather Architect will excel with certain simulator configuration settings Figure 3 7 WE RECOMMEND THE FOLLOWING SETTINGS Rate at which weather changes over time MUST be set to NO CHANGE Cloud draw distance instructs P3D how far to draw clouds If the setting is set to full right position 110mi the cirrus clouds will appear cut off in the distance Backing this off to 100mi or less will rectify this issue Cloud Detail is the single most important area in regards to weather and cloud visuals If Simple clouds is checked P3D will NOT utilize 3rd party textures such as REX4 Texture Direct or REX Soft Clouds Select Detailed clouds for full functionality of 3rd party textures The
77. ES Cloud Coverage Sets the cloud coverage for the specific weather cell This will overwrite the default coverage VES levels set within the system for the specific painted weather cell MM REX GAME STUDIOS REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 39 CHAPTER 6 Learning Center Reset Map REX WX RESET MAP You may reset the map at any time by selecting the RESET MAP button Figure 6 7 This process will erase the current weather map drawing Cell Settn _ gt Fly Now Figure 6 7 You will be prompted with a confirmation Figure 6 8 Click OK and the map will reset Click CANCEL to return to the current weather map drawing Are you sure Are you sure you want to reset your weather theme Press OK to continue SIMPORTANT This will clear your complete weather map drawing Figure 6 8 MM REX GAME STUDIOS gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 40 6 Learning Center View Briefing REX WX VIEW BRIEFING There is a comprehensive weather and flight briefing center built into Weather Architect The VIEW BRIEFING button Figure 6 9 will only be highlighted if you have chosen to use the FLIGHT PLAN option to create your weather scenario By clicking VIEW BRIEFING you will be presented with an alert Figure 6 10 Make certain your weather
78. F 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 REX4 Weather Architect REX4 Texture Direct Real Environment Xtreme and REX Edge are brands of REX Game Studios LLC Microsoft Flight Simulator X is a O Copyrighted trademark of Microsoft Corporation PREPAR3D is a Registered trademark of Lockheed Martin Corporation Microsoft Flight Simulator X Steam Edition is a O Copyrighted trademark of Microsoft Corporation in cooperation with Dovetail Games PAGE 187
79. Fly Now Figure 6 6 To properly close the Weather Element Tool window click the symbol MM REX GAME STUDIOS REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 38 6 Learning Center Cell Settings continued REX WX Weather Type Light Storm Surface Visibility 30 5M y Enable Ground Fog Wind Direction N Cloud Turbulence Cloud Shear Cloud Coverage OVERCAST 8 8 Figure 6 6 The description for each of the Weather Element Tool settings are listed within the table below ITEM DESCRIPTION REQUIRED Sets the surface visibility for the specific weather cell This will overwrite the global weather Surface visibility for the painted weather cell region ONLY Ter Enable Ground Fog This option adds an additional stratus cloud layer to enhance the visible fog effect YES Wind Direction Sets the surface wind direction for the specific weather cell This will overwrite the global wind VES field setting for the painted weather cell region ONLY Wind Speed a o E ONDE cell This will overwrite the global wind VES Cloud Turbulence Sets the cloud turbulence level for the specific weather cell This will overwrite the global VES maximum cloud turbulence for the painted weather cell region ONLY Cloud Shear Sets the cloud shear level for the specific weather cell region ONLY M
80. G NEVER CHOOSE WEATHER THEMES OR USER DEFINED WEATHER IN FSX STEAM WHEN USING WEATHER ARCHITECT THIS WILL NEGATIVELY IMPACT THE WEATHER PROCEDURE Figure 8 16 1 Fight Simulator K E FREE FLIGHT srs CURRENT AIRCRAFT __ X URREHT LOCATION 1 AirCrealson Trike Ullzalighl f e Phoenix Sky Harbor inti LATE t 3 CHANGE CURRENT WEATHER s CURRENT AHD SEAS OH 3 User defined weather TAANS 3 38 PM 1 7 AC sith ATZ en Fuel and f Load 1 Game Planner fF 1 Figure 8 16 REX GAME STUDIOS REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 71 CHAPTER 8 Creating a Weather Scenario FSX STEAM continued REXA WXE RADAR DATALINK There are two radar modes included with the Weather Radar in Weather Architect Datalink and WX Radar Each time the radar boots up it defaults to Datalink mode You may switch modes by selecting the corresponding buttons within the frame of the unit Gauge Opacity Top Mast Mimimize Exit Figure 8 17 Datalink is an easy to use system which displays a complete and powerful weather awareness picture to the pilot The color mosaic displayed on the map offers pilots a powerful weather avoidance tool The mosaic updates approximately every 8 seconds offering a close to real time weather picture Datalink mode gives you a view of the weather similar to that of most modern aircraft
81. I CURRENT LOCATION _ i s 1 Cuorenado O80 King Air e Phoenix Sky Harbor inii 1 THARI 1 j CURRENT WEATHER CURRENT TIME AHD SEX 23 useresetned weather 4 EJACHH S 11 42 PH i ome 4 E oe 4 fahi enth Lauri vendaw open Fus and 1 Load 1 Gane 1 Hannar i Figure 7 13 WARNING NEVER CHOOSE WEATHER THEMES OR USER DEFINED WEATHER IN FSX WHEN USING WEATHER ARCHITECT THIS WILL NEGATIVELY IMPACT THE WEATHER PROCEDURE Figure 7 14 piecelchation Flight Sinuiatar SC FREE FLIGHT x AIRCRAFT xx CURRENT LOCATION fal Corcado CME King Air e Fhweenr x Sky arbor inti DHAR 1 CHAIN 1 CURREHT TRAE AHD SEASDH GANS 11242 PM E FREE FLIZHT CURREHT WEATHER User defined weather cw 7 Figure 7 14 REX GAME STUDIOS REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 58 7 Creating a Weather Scenario FSX continued WE RADAR DATALINK There are two radar modes included with the Weather Radar in Weather Architect Datalink and WX Radar Each time the radar boots up it defaults to Datalink mode You may switch modes by selecting the corresponding buttons within the frame of the unit Gauge Opacity Top Mast Mimimize Exit Figure 7 15 Datalink is an easy to use system which displays a complete and powerful weather awareness pict
82. ITECT CONTAINS AN AUTOMATIC PROCESS TO CHECK FOR THE LATEST UPDATES DURING APPLICATION START UP MM REX GAME STUDIOS REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 15 2 Startup Procedure Windows 8 REX WX Windows 8 and Windows 8 1 Startup Procedure On the main START window of Windows 8 or 8 1 navigate to the upper right hand corner of the screen and select the Search Charm Figure 2 3 Figure 2 3 Sea rch Within the text box type REX4 Weather Architect Figure 2 4 Right click on REX4 Weather Architect then select Pin to Task bar This will automatically pin the REX4 application icon to your desktop task bar for easy access Use the Windows Vista Windows 7 startup procedure to start REX4 You may also select Run as administrator REX 4 Weather Architect i i eather Arcnite to start REX4 immediately REX 4 Texture Direct REX 4 Texture Direct User Manual Figure 2 4 M REX GAME STUDIOS REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 16 CHAPTER 3 Recommended FSX FSX Steam Settings FEX WX r 2 Flight Simulator 7X SETTINGS SETTINGS DISPLAY FREE FLIGHT gt 25 M MISSIONS GRAPHICS AIRCRAFT SCENERY WEATHER TRAFFIC MULTIPLAYER Global settings Custom Reset Defauts Y SETTINGS Cloud draw distance 100mi 160km Cloud detail
83. KPIR KHON 4 KPHP KBKX SS KFSD ARRIVAL KLND KCPR E ew KYKN KCKP KA KDFW Dallas Ft Worth International Dallas Ft KRKS 8 kr A m Cac KAUH KBVN KADU Metar KCEZ KALS fuor S fae xi i 4 ree em a i KDFW 20150427 047 05003KTS 20SM RW KAXX KCAO i 050 26 18 Q1001 KLVS S KGNT KSJN ad gt KONM s 3 KSAD KALM KATS KBIF KINK 2 KDUG KFST Lightning Create Weather Flight Plan Weather Themes Figure 13 9 GAME REX4 PAGE 155 13 Creating Weather With Imported Flight Plan continued REXH WEATHER The Weather area contains the full flight plan information as well as the metar along the flight route Figure 13 10 Selecting each waypoint metar report string will snap the map to that specific waypoint as well as cause an audible weather briefing to be heard XLJ c WEATHER ARCHITECT An Integrated Custom Weather Scenario Generator Dallas Ft Wo ernational United States KMBG Departure Weather KABR KBYG up KPIR KHON KBKX UT KFSD KCPR PEC KYKN wra l _ a KANW KCK eit KBVN lE ee KBBW KEET o ADU rode 7 KAUH KCS 20150427 042 05011 5 20SM TS 040BKN 6 6 01014 20150427 047 05011KTS 20SM TS O40BKN 22 18 01010 QUAIL 20150427 047 05007KTS 20SM SN OSOBKN 22 16 01008 HGO 20150427 047 05006KTS 20SM RW 040BKN
84. M KATS KDMN Weather Themes PAGE 92 10 Creating a Weather Scenario With Flight Plan FSX continued F2Ex WX DEPARTURE The Departure area contains the departing ICAO location information parking assignment metar and any crucial departure alerts Figure 10 12 lt WEATHER ARCHITECT An Integrated Custom Weather Scenario Generator P B o Denver International Denver United States KGFA Departure Weather Alerts KLWT KJDN KGDV KHLN KDIK KBIS Fly Now KMLS KBHK KBTM KBIL KHEI KMBG KDLN C KABR 10 KWYS KCOD KBYG KSPF KPIR KHON KDEN Denver International Denver KJAC A KCUT A KAIA 55 KEVW sa aguas KCYS 2 KSNY 20150417 007 06011KTS 20SM RW O45BKN 1 0 Q1020 Expect inbound flight delays of 10 to 15 minutes due to rain and fog KATS KDMA KDMN KBPG 4 6 Wx Radar Lightning RNG v 7 d f Create Weather Flight Plan Weather Themes Figure 10 12 REX GAME STUDIOS REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 93 10 Creating a Weather Scenario With Flight Plan FSX continued REX WX ARRIVAL The Arrival area contains the arrival ICAO location information metar and any crucial arrival alerts Figure 10 13 YWEATHER ARCHITECT KD FW Dallas Ft Worth International Dall Uniteu _ ates
85. MATICALLY WITHOUT THE NEED TO REX4 TEXTURE DIRECT MM REX GAME STUDIOS REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 162 13 Creating Weather With Imported Flight Plan continued FE 99 ARCHITECT Weather Architect goes through crucial tasks as the program parses your weather scenario and creates the necessary files to install into the flight simulator Once Weather Architect is successful in creating the necessary file structure it is ready to begin weather injection Click OK Figure 13 19 Success Fly Now weather theme has been created Would you like to start Microsoft s Flight Simulator now Click Ok Figure 13 19 You will be prompted with an informational WARNING dialogue stating the simulator will become inactive until Weather Architect has completed it s processes Click OK Figure 13 20 WARNING During weather injection Microsoft s Flight Simulator will become inactive Please give several minutes as the weather injects into the simulator Figure 13 20 REX GAME STUDIOS REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 163 13 Creating Weather With Imported Flight Plan continued WX Once the Weather Architect application is minimized the simulator and the Weather Radar will launch
86. Manager www rexlatitude com E Wwww simairexperience com Support Specialist www stormquestgame com REX Game Studios LLC ate ds Click to check for updates on Weather Architect Check for Updates GAME 4 uu Create Weather Flight Plan Weather Themes Figure 4 3 Product Support Forum A direct link to the REX Game Studios support forum in case you need assistance Clicking on the URL will automatically open your web browser and navigate to the REX Support Forum Check For Software Updates Checks to see if the latest version of Weather Architect is installed If not you will be prompted to download and install the latest version Minimizing Weather Architect Selecting the symbol will minimize the application to the task bar Closing Weather Architect Selecting the 09 o will quit the application GAME REX4 PAGE 24 4 Navigation Main Navigation Menu eem WX MAIN NAVIGATION MENU Located at the bottom of the Weather Architect application screen are various icons in the form of button navigation Figure 4 4 A Create Weather Flight Plan Weather Themes Figure 4 4 vA Create Weather Click here to begin creating weather If your goal is to create or import a flight plan DO NOT select this option rather click the Flight Plan button Flight Plan Click here to begin creating weather along a route with a flight plan Flight Plan f Weather
87. N Denver International Denver United States DEPARTING KDEN Denver International Denver w ksPs PARKING 0 GATE 55 Metar 20150417 00Z 06011KTS 20SM RW 045BKN 1 0 1020 s Create Weather Flight Plan Weather Themes Figure 11 18 GAME REX4 PAGE 120 11 Creating a Weather Scenario With Flight Plan FSX STEAM continued RANGE F2EX WX The RNG buttons allow you to zoom in out from the current location on the map Figure 11 19 B Denver International Denver United States DEPARTING KDEN Denver International Denver KGFA KHLN KBTM KBZN KDLN KWYS PARKING GATE 55 20150417 00Z 06011KTS 20SM RW 045BKN 1 0 Q1020 KBCE KPGA KGCN 7 KFLG KPAN i gor KBXK KSAD Create Weather Flight Plan Figure 11 19 GAME REX4 epe Diol ters 2 EIN vA i __ B p y Generator 54 KJDN KGDV KBHK KDIK amp KBIS KMLS KHEI KMBG KSPF KCUT KPIR PHP KHON KCDR KTOR KAIA KGNT KABQ TCS 4 KALM KATS Lightning KDMN Weather Themes PAGE 121 11 Creating a Weather Scenario With Flight Plan FSX STEAM continued REX WX ARCHITECT FLY NOW After viewing and analyzing your flight briefing click FLY NOW to b
88. NITY DEPARTURE This field displays the ICAO airport code and name of the departing airport IMPORTANT NOTE If the airport code is followed by CUSTOM AIRPORT this airport location has been added by the author In order to depart from a custom airport make certain you have that airport within the simulator prior to flying map SIZE This field displays which map mode was utilized when creating the weather scenario CREATED This field displays the date the weather scenario was created as well as the author In order for your name to be displayed here you must create a PROFILE NAME under GENERAL SETTINGS on the SETTINGS screen M REX GAME STUDIOS gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt 65 REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 179 15 Weather Themes Community Themes continued REXH WX KDEN KDFW Departure KDEN 6 Map size Country 402 Created FLIGHTPLAN by Fly Now Q riy Now To fly a theme click FLY NOW Weather Architect will inject the weather scenario and the flight plan if applicable into the flight simulator Once the FLY NOW process is initiated the community theme is downloaded from the REX Edge servers to your computer so please be patient An alert box will be presented asking to confirm the action Figure 15 16 Click OK to continue or CANCEL
89. NITY areas DEPARTURE This field displays the ICAO airport code and name of the departing airport IMPORTANT NOTE If the airport code is followed by CUSTOM AIRPORT this airport location was added by the user map size This field displays which map mode was utilized when creating the weather scenario CREATED This field displays the date that the weather scenario was created REX GAME STUDIOS REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 171 15 REXH WX Weather Themes My Themes continued KDEN KOKC Departure KDEN Denver International 6 Map size Country Q riy Now To fly a theme click FLY NOW Weather Architect will inject the weather scenario and the flight plan if applicable into the flight simulator An alert box will be presented Figure 15 4 Click OK to continue or CANCEL to stop this action Figure 15 4 During the installation process a dialogue appears Figure 15 5 indicating the weather files are being created Figure 15 5 Once the weather files have been created you may click OK to continue or CANCEL to stop this action Figure 15 6 Upon selecting OK Weather Architect will shut down and the Weather Radar and the flight simulator will open Figure 15 6 The larger the weather system the longer it will take for the initial load time If the flight simulator becomes inactive please allow enough time This process will only happen one time b
90. REXH WX INTEGRATED CUSTOM WEATHER SCENARIO GENERATOR DATALINK s s acti er the ne Jn in intensity ov ENCE S pond USER GUIDE Version Number 4 0 2015 0717 Contents CHAPTER 7 Creating Weather Scenarios CHAPTER 1 CHAPTER 8 Installation Procedures Creating Weather Scenarios Procedures 20 Creating a Weather Scenario FSX STEAM 62 CHAPTER 2 CHAPTER 9 Startup Procedures Creating Weather Scenarios CHAPTER 10 CHAPTER 3 Creating a Weather Scenario with a Flight Plan Settings CHAPTER 11 Creating a Weather Scenario with a Flight Plan Creating a Weather Scenario With Flight Plan FSX STEAM 107 CHAPTER 4 Navigation Elements CHAPTER 12 22 Creating a Weather Scenario with a Flight Plan CHAPTER 13 Creating a Weather Scenario with an Imported Flight Plan CHAPTER 5 Creating a Weather Scenario With an Imported Flight Plan 150 Configuration Settings CHAPTER 14 Custom Airports CHAPTER 15 Weather Themes CHAPTER 6 Learning Center APPEN DIX A ee REX GAME STUDIOS REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 2 Introduction Welcome aboard to REX4 Weather Architect Weather Architect is one of four new products in t
91. S KIKJ KHZX x KASX KADC KLNL KMBG KABR KAQP KRCX KBKX KANE KAIG KPHP gt KBCK ay KATW KAXA KCUT KBUU KARR KANW ALON KAIA KLCG KALO KDBQ dps KAWG KLBF RAUH OCKAFK KAKO KITR KIRK KAAA KD KHLC KCNK KFOE KVER KDDC KAAO KJLN KAVK KALN K KASG KARG KCQB KADH KDUA KCLK 5 KTCC KAWM KMEZ _ KLBB KCDH KGLH KGTR 1 VR n KBpG KABI 9 NL KINK KACT KBBD KATT KHKS KNMM KAEX KHBG 2 oO Py KLFK KDLF KHDO P ad f Weather Themes KALI MMMV a PAGE 112 11 Creating a Weather Scenario With Flight Plan FSX STEAM continued gt m W X ARCHITECT Each color chip denotes specific weather parameters Select a color chip then apply it to the desired location on the map Each weather cell you draw applies that selected weather parameter in the exact location within FSX In Figure 11 9 we utilize 7 different weather cells color chips to create a large scale weather system Each color chip weather parameter may be fully customized Please refer to the Learning Center Cell Settings chapter To move the map right click on the area you wish to center Once the map is repositioned you may continue drawing your weather m WEATHER ARCHITECT An Integrated Custom Weather Scenario Generator
92. S 20SM RW O45BKN 1 0 01022 KBXK WAY2 20150417 00Z 06008KTS 20SM RW 045BKN 19 13 Q1008 KNYI WAY3 20150417 00Z 06008KTS 20SM RW 045BKN 22 18 Q1008 WAY4 20150417 007 06000KTS 20SM CLR 20 14 l Toia rks WAYS 20150417 00Z 06030KTS 20SM RW 040BKN 15 9 Q1006 ie KBPI KARAS WAY6 20150417 007 06008 5 20SM RW 040BKN 11 4 01006 D 9 MMHO ray WAY7 20150417 007 06000KTS 20SM CLR 12 3 ao y WAYS 20150417 007 06006KTS 8SM BKN 12 6 01010 a WAYS 20150417 007 06023KTS 20SM TS 040BKN 13 10 01010 MA SN WAY10 20150417 007 06023KTS 205 5 040BKN 12 5 01010 0 2 SAKBRO WAY11 20150417 002 06014KTS 205 5 040BKN 12 3 01010 Qo X MMCL WAY12 20150417 00Z 06011KTS 20SM TS 040BKN 12 9 Q1010 MMLP MMDO Wy WAY13 20150417 00Z 06012KTS 10SM TS 040BKN 12 6 Q1010 TII LI TIT TI ee sd M ECL Lightning A d Create Weather Flight Plan Weather Themes KDMA 5 KAEX 4 MMMV Figure 10 14 NOTE By clicking on the metar string you are able listen to a detailed weather briefing similar to what is provided by real airport weather centers REX GAME STUDIOS REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 95 10 Creating a Weather Scenario With Flight Plan FSX continued m 9 488 WX ARCHITECT ALERTS The Alerts area contains crucial sigmets information along the flight route Figure 10 15 Selecting and c
93. TOR KAIA KTIF 5 KBBW KCYS 2 KIBM KLBF KANW o ko KEAR Broken lines and clusters of strong to severe 1 thunderstorms activity in vicinity of airport increasing in intensity over the next several hours KGJT KCNY KMTJ KGUC ares KJB WAY4 c AA Moderate turbulence reported in vicinity of airport KTEX KCEZ KALS KFMN gt KAXX ICING SIGMETS KLAM KRQE KLVS Moderate rime and icing below and in clouds KGNTIS WX Radar Lightning Create Weather Flight Plan Weather Themes Figure 12 15 GAME REX4 PAGE 140 Creating a Weather Scenario With Flight Plan P3D continued WX RADAR CHAPTER 12 The WX RADAR mode displays precipitation intensity on the map NOT cloud cover Figure 12 16 GREEN represents light precipitation YELLOW represents moderate precipitation RED represents heavy or severe precipitation REX Caweatne Dallas Ft Worth International Dalle KD F United States Departure Weather Flight Plan Weather f Alerts 20150417 007 06011 5 20SM RW 045 1 0 01020 WAY2 20150417 007 06008 5 205 RW 045 19 13 01008 WAYS 20150417 007 06008KTS 20SM RW 045BKN 22 18 Q1008 WAY4 20150417 007 06000 5 205 CLR 20 14 WAYS 20150417 007 06030KTS 20SM RW 040BKN 15 9 01006 WAY6 20150417 007 O6008KTS 20SM RW O40BKN 11 4 Q1006 WAY7 20150417 007 06000 5 20SM CLR 12 3 WAYS 20150417 007 O6006KTS 85
94. Texture Direct Settings are listed within the table below ITEM DESCRIPTION This field is automatically populated if REX4 Texture Direct is installed on your computer If this field is blank and you have 4 Texture Direct installed you can manually set this field by clicking the BROWSE button and selecting the main REXA Texture Direct folder as shown above This allows you to select the texture resolution to be installed from REX4 Texture Direct Set Texture Low Resolution 512 x 512 IMPORTANT INFORMATION Resolution Medium Resolution 1024 x 1024 It s strongly recommend that you start with lower settings High Definition 2048 x 2048 and increase the resolution until you reach a happy Ultra High Definition 4096 x 4096 This allows you to select texture setting parameters for specific DirectX requirements Direct X Settings acu DirectX 10 MS FSX Prepar3D 1 4 DirectX 11 Prepar3D v2 0 2 3 DirectX 11 Prepar3D v2 4 Enable Prepar3D v2 This allows you to enable specialized Prepar3D v 2 HDR enhanced textures for use in Prepar3D v 2 HDR Textures NOTE IF HDR IS TURNED ON WITHIN PREPAR3D THIS OPTION MUST BE SELECTED Enable if using volumetric fog within Prepar3D v2 This feature will force the Weather Architect weather engine to properly handle volumetric fog within Prepar3D v2 THIS DOES NOT TURN ON VOLUMETRIC FOG WITHIN PREPAR3D ee REX GAME STUDIOS REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER
95. Themes Click here to access the My Themes or Community areas Weather Themes MM REX GAME STUDIOS REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 25 5 F2EXu WX Settings Intro Settings Select the symbol to navigate to the Settings window This window is used to customize crucial application settings as outlined on the next few pages Figure 5 1 um REXU CO wearnen ARCHITE Petipa Casey lee LEER 57 P meia Simula SETTINGS nt Sim Turbulence High Cloud Turbulence x settings lt gt mJ qe D Eras 9 FSX or FSXSE Browse Prepar3D v 1 X Browse Low Cloud Turbulence Program Files x86 Lockheed Ma Browse 4 Wind Turbulence do o m 4 eneral Settings strength Settings BS LU Email Address Weak 10 to 30 kts Upper Level Winds Profile Name Weak 10 to 20 kts v Mid Level Winds Enable Notifications Enable Audible Weather Briefings REX 4 Texture Direct Settings Enable Logging Enable Radar Enable Protected Weather Injection Mode Weak 10 to 20 kts Low Level Winds Calm 0 to 5 kts 4 Surface Winds 19 bL W D mmu it E Program Files x86
96. UT THE NEED TO RUN REX4 TEXTURE DIRECT For REX4 Texture Direct integration Turn ON the option within the prompt window Figure 7 7 Click the OK button to begin the process of installing textures This will initialize start up procedures and inject your created weather scenario into FSX GAME REX4 PAGE 55 7 Creating a Weather Scenario FSX continued REXH WX Weather Architect goes through crucial tasks as the program parses your weather scenario and creates the necessary files to install into FSX Once Weather Architect is successful in creating the necessary file structure it is ready to begin the weather injection Click OK Figure 7 8 Figure 7 6 You will be prompted with an informational WARNING dialogue stating that FSX and other processes will become inactive until Weather Architect has completed its injection process Click OK Figure 7 9 WARNING During weather injection Microsoft s Flight Simulator will become inactive Please give several minutes as the weather injects into the simulator Figure 7 9 CM AS WEATHER ARCHITECT INJECTS WEATHER INTO FSX FSX AS WELL AS SEVERAL OTHER PROCESSES WITHIN THE DESKTOP ENVIRONMENT WILL BECOME INACTIVE DURING THE INJECTION PROCESS THIS IS A ONE TIME OCCURRENCE AND MUST BE COMPLETED DUE TO THE LIMITATIONS OF THE SIMCONNECT API THE TIMEFRAME THAT THESE PROCESSES ARE INACTIVE DEPEND UPON HOW MUCH WEATHER INFORMATION WAS CREATED
97. WEATHER ARCHITECT An Integrated Custom Weather Scenario Generator ER o THEMES KMIA Miami International Country KDEN Denver International Country KCHD Chandler Municipal Local KDEN Denver International Country FLIGHTPLAN Jump to page p to page My Themes Community Create Weather Flight Plan 2 Weather Themes Figure 15 1 Le REX GAME STUDIOS REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 169 15 Weather Themes My Themes continued m gt WX SELECTION GRID The MY THEMES screen can display a bank of four grids containing user created weather themes weather scenarios at a time Each grid Figure 15 2 contains items pertinent to that specific created weather scenario as outlined below weather Preview Weather Scenario Name Departure Airport Map Mode Size Q Creation Date Q Fly Now Button Share Button Q Delete Button KDEN Denver International Country 04 20 2015 Figure 15 2 MM REX GAME STUDIOS gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 170 15 Weather Themes My Themes continued gt lt WX WEATHER PREVIEW MAP Click on any map thumbnail to expand its preview This allows you to gain
98. _ 5 E Program Files x86 Lockheed Browse Figure 5 2 GENERAL SETTINGS Figure 5 3 The description for each of the General Settings are listed within the table below Profile Mame Enable Logging Enable Radar Enable Notifications Enable Protected Weather Injection Mode Enable Audible Weather Briefings Figure 5 3 ITEM DESCRIPTION REQUIRED This item is used to be a unique identifier for a user s personal and community themes This information is NOT visible to the public and only used for server based features ius Profile Name Enter a user profile name to attach to community submitted themes This item is used to NO identify a user with a community theme uploaded to the REX EDGE servers Enable Loaain This enables the system to log textures that were installed from 4 Texture Direct and any NO 99109 error log information from REX4 Weather Architect Enable Radar Checking this feature enables the REX DataLink Weather Radar NO i Checking this feature enables you to be notified of new community themes that have been Enano Notiications uploaded to the REX EDGE servers This features is a fail safe protocol in which data is not compromised during the initial weather Enable Protected station creation and weather injection process With this function turned off you are able Weather Injection to access your system during weather injection DO NOT adjust flight simulator settings or NO
99. a much more precise perspective on the weather and or flight plan created To minimize the preview click on the enlarged map Figure 15 5 KDEN Denver Int Country 04 20 2015 Fly Now Share Delete um CYFR JEECYEK fF m CYOJ CYSF CYBQF CYYQ LL CYPH 7o CYK CYCO CYPE CYMM 1 C GX GYERY a CYMU 8 CYEG a 2 c CYBU mur i 4 CYAD TW n Pe T cvBw gt CYKY asm AO CYHD gt cvGQ ae KCTB CYTS tr KBHK amp CYAMSC CYYB pati PIKAST KALW KETM KBIL geil a KEUGS KENO KACQ RAIL 7 KEYI KVE i KCECTKAAT d eI SKADU jRAZO r prx cd KDPG OE KANA PE SKATES 2 CUI Cr RE 4 x Eco erre Y KBGEP E KAEP OO EAKCHS KAEX KMRF KATTAD KBIX x ar KCOF 1 iK ABE j OX UE EMYNN MMCV E 1 gt 58 AA eco MMIAGEMMMX LL MMCP mMwer Figure 15 3 WEATHER SCENARIO This is the assigned name of the weather scenario that was created Once a theme has been created the name cannot be changed It is important that you adhere to proper naming conventions when creating weather scenarios as it will be reflected within the MY THEMES and COMMU
100. an Weather Themes Figure 8 5 MM REX GAME STUDIOS REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 65 CHAPTER 8 Creating a Weather Scenario FSXCSTEAM continued F2E XL WX Each color chip denotes specific weather parameters Select a color chip then apply it to the desired location on the map Each click and drag of the mouse applies that selected weather parameter to the exact location within FSX STEAM Click and drag as many times as necessary to fill any voids In Figure 8 6 we utilize 6 different weather cells color chips to create a localized thunderstorm system Each color chip weather parameter may be fully customized Please refer to the Learning Center Cell Settings chapter To move the map right click on the area you wish to center Once the map is repositioned you may continue drawing your weather REXH C wEATH ER ARCHITECT An Integrated Custom Weather Scenario Generator P ire gt Weather Cells Global Wind Field Settings sin Es Click on the wind vane to the right to set the prevailing wind direction Ke LLL m Cell Settings Reset Map Fly Now Create Weather Flight Plan Weather Themes Figure 8 6 1 REX GAME SIUDIOS GUIDE 66 VA EATLIED ARCUTTECT 1 IGI REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USE
101. ating a Weather Scenario With Flight Plan P3D continued es BY ARCHITECT FLY NOW If you choose NOT to view your flight briefing and when your weather scenario is finalized click FLY NOW to begin your flight Figure 12 21 g Cell Settings Reset Map e View Brien X Fly Now Figure 12 21 Select OK to continue or CANCEL to return to the MAPPING area Figure 12 22 Install REX4 Te Direct Weather Based Textures CANCEL OK deve Figure 12 22 For REXA Texture Direct integration Turn ON the option within the prompt window Figure 12 22 Click OK to begin the process of installing textures This will initialize start up procedures and inject your created weather scenario into PREPAR3D IMPORTANT INFORMATION IF YOU HAVE REX4 TEXTURE DIRECT INSTALLED YOU HAVE THE ABILITY TO ALLOW WEATHER ARCHITECT TO INSTALL WEATHER BASED TEXTURES FROM REX4 TEXTURE DIRECT AUTOMATICALLY WITHOUT THE NEED TO REX4 TEXTURE DIRECT MM REX GAME STUDIOS REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 145 12 Creating a Weather Scenario With Flight Plan P3D continue FRESH VV X ESS Weather Architect goes through crucial tasks as the program parses your weather scenario and creates the necessary files to install into PREPAR3D Once Weather Architect is successful in creating the necessary fil
102. cation on the map Each click and drag of the mouse applies that selected weather parameter to the exact location within FSX Click and drag as many times as necessary to fill any voids In Figure 7 5 we utilize 6 different weather cells color chips to create a localized thunderstorm system Each color chip weather parameter may be fully customized Please refer to the Learning Center Cell Settings chapter To move the map right click on the area you wish to center Once the map is repositioned you may continue drawing your weather REX CA wEATH ER ARCHITECT An Integrated Custom Weather Scenario Generator P ire gt Weather Cells Global Wind Field Settings m x Click on the wind vane to the right to set the prevailing wind direction 3 TW Cell Settings Reset Map Fly Now Create Weather Flight Plan Weather Themes Figure 7 5 REX GAME SIUDIOS REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 54 7 Creating a Weather Scenario FSX continued REX WX When your weather creation is finalized click the FLY NOW button to begin your flight Figure 7 6 Figure 7 6 Click OK to continue or CANCEL to return to the MAP Figure 7 7 Figure 7 7 IMPORTANT INFORMATION IF YOU HAVE REX4 TEXTURE DIRECT INSTALLED YOU HAVE THE ABILITY TO ALLOW WEATHER ARCHITECT INSTALL WEATHER BASED TEXTURES INTO FSX FROM REX4 TEXTURE DIRECT E AUTOMATICALLY WITHO
103. cial sigmets information along the flight route Figure 11 16 Selecting and cycling through each sigmet icon will display the specific sigmet on the map The example below is displaying the CONVECTIVE SIGMETS REXLIJ C wEarH ER ARE Dallas Ft Worth Internatior7 alle United States Departure Arrival Weather 4 Alerts KBYG KSPF e Weather Alerts e KCUT e lick on the ICONS below to view the locat of eac KCPRo KDGW KCDR KTOR KALA KTIF d KBBW 9 KCYS KIBM KLBF KANW o ko KEAR Broken lines and clusters of strong to severe 2 KIML thunderstorms activity in vicinity of airport increasing in intensity over the next several hours KMCK KGJT KCNY KMTJ KGUC ares KJB WAY4 c AA Moderate turbulence reported in vicinity of airport KTEX KCEZ lt KALS KFMN gt KAXX ICING SIGMETS KLAM KRQE KLVS Moderate rime and icing below and in clouds KGNTIS WX Radar Lightning foo IE Create Weather Flight Plan Weather Themes Figure 11 16 GAME REX4 PAGE 118 Creating a Weather Scenario With Flight Plan FSX STEAM continued WX RADAR CHAPTER 11 The WX RADAR mode displays precipitation intensity on the map NOT cloud cover Figure 11 17 GREEN represents light precipitation YELLOW represents moderate precipitation RED represents heavy or severe precipitation Fog xt Dallas Ft Wort
104. convention is appreciated In the above example KPHX Storms has been entered Read more about shared themes in the COMMUNITY THEMES chapter Next enter your departure airport ICAO name or city location The options for the entered criteria will be populated within the drop down menu Please select the appropriate choice contained within the drop down menu In the example above KPHX is selected as the departing airport Lastly select which map size you intend on creating weather on In the example above we are using the LOCAL mapping mode NOTE Please refer to the Mapping Modes chapter to learn more Once all appropriate fields are completed click OK to continue or CANCEL to cancel the weather creation process ee REX GAME STUDIOS REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 63 CHAPTER 8 Creating a Weather Scenario FSX STEAM continued wa Ae ARCHITECT Once submitting your preliminary Weather Theme Settings you are presented with Figure 8 3 Notice that we have selected 280 for our Global Wind Field Setting by clicking and dragging the compass needle to the desired location rex C WEATHER ARCHITECT An Integrated Custom Weather Scenario Generator Weather Cells Global Wind Field Settings Click on the wind vane to the right to set the prevailing wind direction BRE m Dv AU WEATHER CELLS RIGHT CLICK Select a weather cell box to the left To reposition the mapping _ to sta
105. ct database Flight and Weather Briefing In addition Weather Architect includes a detailed FLIGHT and WEATHER BRIEFING page which allows the ability to view pre flight information such as departure arrival weather and alert information along the flight route There is also an option to automatically listen to a detailed weather briefing audibly similar to what is provided by real airport weather centers Not only is your current weather scenario provided but also airport alerts and current sigmets Saved Weather Scenarios Upon finalization of your customized weather system and or flight plan you can either fly the weather scenario immediately or fly it at a later date Each weather scenario you create is automatically saved for you as well as the ability to remove them MM REX GAME STUDIOS REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 4 INTFOCGUCTION 2 Sharing Your Weather Because Weather Architect utilizes the widely used REX EDGE Technology you can share your custom weather scenario and flight plan with other Weather Architect users from around the globe This makes it easy for multiplayer users to precisely share the same experience together in flight From your My Theme s Window you can easily SHARE your weather scenario with other Weather Architect users Though weather data is maintained global settings will be uniq
106. d turbulence at the surface to upper levels Wind None Turbulence Occasional Moderate Severe YES MM REX GAME STUDIOS gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 30 5 Settings Global Wind Strength Settings REX WX GLOBAL WIND STRENGTH SETTINGS Figure 5 8 This section allows you to set the maximum strength of global winds at various levels of the atmosphere including upper mid low and surface levels Weak 10 to 30 kts Upper Lewel Winds Weak 10 to 20 kts Mid Level Winds Weak 10 to 20 kts Low Level Winds Calm 0 to 5 kts Surface Winds Figure 5 8 ITEM DESCRIPTION REQUIRED This allows you to set the level of wind speed that is used above 18000 ft for global winds Upper Level Winds Weak 10 to 30 kts YES Moderate 30 to 60 kts Strong 60 to 100 kts This allows you to set the level of wind speed that is used between 10000 18000 ft for global winds Mid Level Winds Weak 10 to 20 kts YES Moderate 20 to 40 kts Strong 40 to 90 kts This allows you to set the level of wind speed that is used between 3000 10000 ft for global winds Low Level Winds Weak 10 to 20 kts YES Moderate 20 to 40 kts Strong 40 to 70 kts This allows you to set the level of wind speed that is used between the surface and 3000 ft for global winds
107. dd additional weather features to the global weather scenario No Global Cirrus Clouds Enable Gusty Winds Enable Unstable Clouds Global Cumulus Clouds Bl Enable Haze Figure 5 10 DESCRIPTION REQUIRED This allows you to set a global cirrus cloud coverage option NOTE Cloud options set here will only be reflected outside of the weather creation zone Global Cirrus Clouds NO Choices include No Global Cirrus Clouds 1 8 Few 2 8 Few 3 8 Scattered 4 8 Scattered 5 8 Broken 6 8 Broken 7 8 Broken and 8 8 Overcast This allows you to set a global cumulus cloud coverage option NOTE Cloud options set here will only be reflected outside of the weather creation zone Global Cumulus Clouds NO Choices include No Global Cumulus Clouds 1 8 Few 2 8 Few 3 8 Scattered 4 8 Scattered 5 8 Broken 6 8 Broken 7 8 Broken and 8 8 Overcast Enable Gusty Winds Checking this option causes the global surface winds to become gusty at random speeds NO Checking this option causes the weather engine to utilize more unstable type clouds Enable Unstable Clouds cumulus over stratus configurations NO Checking this option causes a thin layer of haze within the mid layer of the atmosphere giving it a globally milky looking sky ix Enable Haze MM REX GAME STUDIOS REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 33 6 Learning Center REXHA VV X Learning Center In order to become familiar with the proc
108. defined weather WARNING s AIRCRAFT Corcnade ESOP Phenom 100 Trece Erga A 10005 PM 73 cwm Figure 10 28 p s 2 Wuchirgton Dulles inti CURRENT LOCATION oi CURRENT AND SEX To our cw 4 NEVER CHOOSE ANY WEATHER THEMES OR USER DEFINED WEATHER IN FSX WHEN USING WEATHER ARCHITECT THIS WILL NEGATIVELY IMPACT THE WEATHER PROCEDURE Figure 10 29 1 l e fex Flight Simulator NE 4 FREE FLIGHT eee WERENT AIRCRAFT __ 1 E FREE CURREHT WEATHER User defined weather REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE Diredi ESOP Pharm 100 e i THAF 4 Figure 10 29 REX GAME STUDIOS urhirgkon Dulias Init a CURRENT LOCATION 2 CHEXIIB i CURRENT AHD SEASOH 65 10 05 PAGE 104 10 Creating a Weather Scenario With Flight Plan FSX continued PA ARCHITECT Click FLIGHT PLANNER Figure 10 30 i pr Em 2 tiO FREE FLIGHT AIRCRAFT _ LOCATION 1 ESOP Phenom 100 ie Muchiegton Dulles inti DHAR j 1 FREE FLIGHT SEURREHT WEATHER CURREHT AHD SEAS OH User defined weather Anus 10005
109. drawing weather on the map workspace right click over map Pu Cell Settings Reset Map View Briefing 7X Fly Now Pa Create Weather Flight Plan Weather Themes Figure 11 3 Weather Cells To begin drawing your weather scenario and modifying your flight plan departure and arrival locations select any of the weather cell color chips from the Weather Cells palette Figure 11 4 Selecting a weather cell color chip activates the properties of that specific weather profile Imagine you are an artist the map is your canvas and the color chips are your paint You select a color chip paint then apply that to the map canvas It s THAT simple As long as a specific color chip is activated it may be applied to the map until another color chip is selected Each color chip represents a completely separate weather parameter setting Figure 11 4 M REX GAME STUDIOS WW__ REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 109 11 EB ARCHITECT Creating a Weather Scenario With Flight Plan FSX STEAM continued Moving forward you will notice the flight plan departure and arrival locations on the map with the flight path connecting the two Figure 11 5 To add new waypoints to your flight plan click the ADD WAYPOINT button You will notice the ADD WAYPOINT button is now red meaning it is activated Next move your cursor over the desired location on the map and left click your m
110. e Parking Arrival Flight Type Mss Cruising Alt o Import a flight plan Please click the BROWSE button to select a format compatible flight plan C Users Tim Desktop IFR Denver Intl to Dallas Ft Worth Intl PLN BROWSE CANCEL Figure 13 1 You are presented with the Flight Plan Setup screen Figure 13 1 Start by selecting which map size best fits your flight path In our example we are using the COUNTRY mapping mode Next select the radial button option labeled Import a flight plan Once this option is selected the BROWSE button becomes activated Click BROWSE and locate the previously saved flight plan In the example above the flight plan is ready to import The flight plan that is importing is labeled IFR Denver Intl to Dallas Ft Worth Intl PLN Click OK to continue or CANCEL to cancel this process 2 REX GAME STUDIOS _ _ __________ REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 150 13 Creating Weather With Imported Flight Plan continued REXA WX ARCHITECT Once submitting your Flight Plan you are presented with Figure 13 2 Notice that we have selected 050 for our Global Wind Field Setting by clicking and dragging the compass needle to the desired value PEXU C WEATHER ARCHITECT An Integrated Custom Weather Scenario Generator Weather Cells Global Wind Field Settings Click on the wind vane to the right to set the prevailing wind direction WEATHER CELLS RIGHT CLICK
111. e and thermal effects on aircraft Rate at which weather changes over time change Figure 3 6 While there are settings that satisfy most needs for specific users expectations Weather Architect will excel with certain simulator configuration settings Figure 3 6 WE RECOMMEND THE FOLLOWING SETTINGS Rate at which weather changes over time MUST be set to NO CHANGE Cloud draw distance instructs P3D how far to draw clouds If the setting is set to full right position 110mi the cirrus clouds will appear cut off in the distance Backing this off to 100mi or less will rectify this issue Cloud Detail is the single most important area in regards to weather and cloud visuals If Simple clouds is checked P3D will NOT utilize 3rd party textures such as REX4 Texture Direct or REX Soft Clouds Select Detailed clouds for full functionality of 3rd party textures The Cloud coverage density slider presents a VERY important role in terms of weather visuals Figures 3 2 3 3 3 4 and 3 5 display a visual demonstration what each setting in this category represents Each screenshot represents the SAME exact weather the only difference is the Cloud coverage density slider setting Note this functions the same in FSX and P3D Each screenshot represents the SAME exact weather the only difference is the Cloud coverage density slider setting WARNING NEVER CHOOSE ANY WEATHER THEMES OR USER DEFINED WEATHER IN THE SIMULATOR WHEN USING WEATH
112. e map with the flight path connecting the two Figure 10 4 To add new waypoints to your flight plan click the ADD WAYPOINT button You will notice the ADD WAYPOINT button is now red meaning it is activated Next move your cursor over the desired location on the map and left click your mouse button to add a waypoint to the flight plan Upon successfully adding a waypoint to the flight plan the ADD WAYPOINT button is now de activated The flight plan will automatically adjust accordingly and display your newly added waypoint For each waypoint you would like to add follow the procedure above An Integrated Custom Weather Scenario Generator gt lt CA WEATHER ARCHITECT Foust Weather Cells B Light Rain Global Wind Field Click on the wind v a the right to se 060 gt prevailing wind direction 2 Cell Settings Reset Map iew Briefing x Fly Now REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE KCLS ADD WAYPOINT IV KMSO KALW KCZK KBTM KBKE KMYL IN KRDM KLLJ KWYS KCOD KBYG KBNO KBOI KSUN 2 KIDA KRIW KBYI KBPI KEVW ME KVEL KCP KREO KRWL KCAG KBJG KARE KASE KCNY KMCE KBIH KCEZ KALS KHJO KBFL KHND KFLG S KABQ KEED ae KDAG KBLH KALM oo KMYF KSVC KNYL E KDMA KBIF MMHO MMCU 5 MMCN lt Create Weather Flight Plan Figure 10 4 REX
113. e structure it is ready to begin weather injection Click OK Figure 12 23 Success Fly Now weather theme has been created Would you like to start Microsoft s Flight Simulator now Click Ok Figure 12 23 You will be prompted with an informational WARNING dialogue stating the simulator will become inactive until Weather Architect has completed its processes Click OK Figure 12 24 WARNING During weather injection Microsoft s Flight Simulator will become inactive Please give several minutes as the weather injects into the simulator Figure 12 24 2 REX GAME STUDIOS REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 146 Creating a Weather Scenario With Flight Plan P3D continued CHAPTER 12 REXHA WX Once the Weather Architect application is minimized PREPAR3D and the Weather Radar will launch Text messages within the Weather Radar read as follows Waiting for Flight Simulator Please Wait followed by WARNING The flight simulator and several processes will become inactive during this one time weather injection Weather Architect must complete this one time weather injection without allowing the user access to the PREPARSD interface due to limitations of the Simconnect API Figure 12 25 Once PREPAR3D is open the weather engine will take a few moments processing and injecting weather depending upon the amount of weather cells drawn Figure 12 26 Figure 12 25 Once the weather has been successfully
114. earning Center View Briefing continued VW FLY NOW After viewing and analyzing your flight briefing click FLY NOW to begin your flight Figure 6 19 Click OK to continue or CANCEL to return to the BRIEFING area WEATHER ARCHITECT An Integrated Custom Weathe Scenario Generator e Dallas Ft Worth Intl Dallas Ft Wort United States KCPR Departure Arrival Weather Alerts M Es KRKS KRWI TM 2 m e ua KALS KTAD KAXX KLVS KABQ KDEN 20150327 05Z 04041KTS 20SM TS 040BKN 15 4 Q1020 KONM d WAY2 20150327 057 O4000KTS 20SM CLR 16 7 bae t Rie WAY3 20150327 057 O4000KTS 20SM CLR 17 14 KALMO KATS 7 wi WAY4 20150327 05Z 04015KTS 20SM TS 040BKN 19 14 01010 KBPG E WAYS 20150327 05Z 04011KTS 20SM TS 040BKN 19 13 Q1010 KDUG n KINK E WAY6 20150327 05Z 04007KTS 20SM RW 040BKN 16 11 Q1006 aire zw KARO WAY7 20150327 057 04009KTS 20SM RW 0405 16 10 Q1006 JCT KCLL WAYS 20150327 057 04009KTS 20SM RW 040FEW 16 12 Q1006 Tre t 3 KDFW 20150327 057 04009KTS 20SM FEW 18 1 Q1018 KDLF KARM Lightning ry E Create Weather Flight Plan Weather Themes Figure 6 19 For REX4 Texture Direct integration Turn ON the option within the prompt window Figure 6 20 Click OK to begin the process of installing textures This will initialize start up procedures and inject your created weather scenario into your flight simulator of choice
115. eated To minimize the preview click on the enlarged map Figure 15 15 KDEN Country FLIGHTPLAN by CYFR A E VIF S7 a aa CYDL cro cypy CYSF 55 CYPH MR e S CYCO Te A UE x CYER pale sacs EL ary 9 o o o CYBUR mur SEE CT CVAD ets Y UP ie Re Drew 21 oro CYEW CYQR pP O CYNE pati PIKAST ta KEIL KARR TOS Wee i po KENO m AR i KCECTKAAT o EADU ES A 2 pu KDPG C OE KARR pn oA DEO IZ KCUL Ei Kis B CEsKcEZ KAAO Behar UG KBLESCKAKQ ES b 3 en db e or KBGF AD KBXK enn Y une KGLH n jJ V PKCHS X mad Ws Ure d q 5 1 i KATI KAAF ER Uu qm KCOF wo MMCN i e 1 A d ho ae UC MMCV Le ue MMASY 0 am pi NCC ad 0 Mc MMIAS MMCP MWERI Figure 15 15 WEATHER SCENARIO This is the assigned name of the weather scenario that was created Once a theme has been created the name cannot be changed It is important that you adhere to proper naming conventions when creating weather scenarios especially if it is to be uploaded to the COMMU
116. ecific weather profile Imagine you are an artist the map is your canvas and the color chips are your paint You select a color chip paint then apply that to the map canvas It s THAT simple As long as a specific color chip is activated it may be applied to the map until another color chip is selected Each color chip represents a completely separate weather parameter setting Figure 7 3 e REX GAME STUDIOS _ _ _________ REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 52 7 Creating a Weather Scenario FSX continued REX WX Once a color chip is selected the help tip screen disappears from view and the map is now active allowing you to begin to start drawing your weather scenario Figure 7 4 2 B WEATHER ARCHITECT An Integrated Custom Weather Scenario Generator dk Weather Cells Global Wind Field Settings 280 Click on the wind vane to the right to set the prevailing wind direction 7 td LI Heavy Storm p Cell Settings Reset Map X Fly Now Create Weather Flight Plan Weather Themes Figure 7 4 MM REX GAME STUDIOS REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 53 7 Creating a Weather Scenario FSX continued VW Each color chip denotes specific weather parameters Select a color chip then apply it to the desired lo
117. efore your flight Click OK Figure 15 7 WARNING During weather injection Microsoft s Flight Simulator will become inactive Please give several minutes as the weather ingects anto the simulator Figure 15 7 GAME PAGE 172 REX4 15 Weather Themes My Themes continued REXHA WX KDEN KOKC Departure KDEN Denver International Map size Country 7 SHARE Click SHARE to automatically upload your weather scenario and flight plan parameters if applicable to the REX community servers Sharing your weather scenarios will allow other Weather Architect users around the world to experience your weather creations See the Community Themes chapter to learn more As your weather theme is being uploaded to the REX community servers a dialogue appears Figure 15 8 indicating that Weather Architect is uploading your weather theme Please be patient while this process completes Figure 15 8 Once the data has been successfully uploaded the following confirmation window appears Figure 15 9 Click OK Success Your weather theme has been successfully uploaded Figure 15 9 GAME REX4 PAGE 173 15 REXH Weather Themes My Themes continued KDEN KOKC Departure KDEN Denver International 8 Map size Country DELETE Click DELETE to permanently remove the weather theme You will be presented with an option to confirm your action prior to remova
118. egin your flight Figure 11 20 Click OK to continue or CANCEL to return to the BRIEFING area REX WEATHER ARCHITECT An Integrated Custom Weathe Scenario Generator e Dallas Ft Worth International Dalle United States KLWT EC o KMS Departure Arrival Weather Alerts nex KADC KBIL PE KAQP KANE KLLJ KCOD KBYG KHON KACQ KSUN KIDA E KBYI KCEZ KSJN KONM 20150417 007 06011KTS 20SM RW 045BKN 1 0 01020 KBXK WAY2 20150417 002 06008KTS 20SM RW 045 19 13 01008 KNYI WAY3 20150417 007 06008KTS 20SM RW 045BKN 22 18 Q1008 WAY4 20150417 007 06000KTS 20SM CLR 20 14 1 Ere WAYS 20150417 002 06030KTS 205 RW 040BKN 15 9 01006 ON a SE KBP Te KARAY WAY6 20150417 007 06008KTS 20SM RW O40BKN 11 4 01006 eb vos 7 Pt al WAY7 20150417 007 06000KTS 20SM CLR 12 3 4 WAYS 20150417 002 06006KTS 8SM 12 6 01010 WM WAY9 20150417 002 06023KTS 20SM TS 040BKN 13 10 01010 gt WAY10 20150417 007 06023KTS 20SM TS 040BKN 12 5 01010 WAY11 20150417 00Z 06014KTS 20SM TS 040BKN 12 3 Q1010 5 i WAY12 20150417 007 06011KTS 20SM TS 040BKN 12 9 01010 MME MMDO Tou WAY13 20150417 00Z 06012KTS 10SM TS 040BKN 12 6 Q1010 lt ee a ee AAA lx lc m Lightning 4 d Create Weather Flight Plan Weather Themes KALM KELP MMMV MMAN KBRO MMTC Fi
119. er may be fully customized Please refer to the Learning Center Cell Settings chapter To move the map right click on the area you wish to center Once the map is repositioned you may continue drawing your weather 4 8 oD WEATHER ARCHITECT An Integrated Custom Weather Scenario Generator Click on the wind vane to the right to set the prevailing wind direction 9 Weather Cells Global Wind Field Settings 050 91777 Moderate de CYXC CYQL KCTB KGGW KISN E KCOM KGFA KJDN KMSO KLWT KBIS KIMS KJKJ KALW KBTM KBHK kapt KHZX KASX KBIL KMBG KABR KRCX KBKE KMYL KWYS KCUT KL KBNO 2 KBOI KSUN 8 289 KREO 9 KALO gt C KBUU KLCG 3 KADU KARR KEVW T f KAWG KAUH 4 KIRK KD KPUC 1 odo _ KCNY KVER Tog KALN KAS KAIZ oO KAM PO UK KBIH eL wi KHCO KBDE gt X KAIG KCOD KBYG 2 Oct kA CQ KECK KATW P KPHP KCEY KARG 4 KGUP s 4 7 KFLG 7 FCKAWM KHOT A KBFL KDAG Iie 5 1 KEED ee KAJO a m i KBLH mee 7 KGLH o KGTR ES E a r KNMM E KNYL 788 pd PN T 5
120. erlays on the map change to reflect the choice You may zoom in and out of the map at any time via the RNG buttons To turn off the Weather Radar and return to the Weather Architect interface click the OFF button Figure 7 16 Gauge Opacity Top Most Mimimize Exit Figure 7 16 Below is a detailed description of each display function of the Datalink radar mode DISPLAY BUTTON DESCRIPTION Displays precipitation intensity NOT cloud cover Green represents light precipitation Yellow represents moderate Red represents heavy or severe Storm Displays areas where possible thunderstorms are located with electrical discharges Turbulence Displays areas of potential cloud turbulence Icing Displays areas of potential icing or hail as in the case of thunderstorms 2 REX GAME STUDIOS _ ___ ________ REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 60 7 Creating a Weather Scenario FSX continued md ee BA M e ARCHITECT RADAR WX RADAR WX Radar mode is similar to weather radars within traditional aircraft This view of the weather is limited to what is in front of the aircraft The primary use in this mode is to aid the pilot in avoiding thunderstorms and associated turbulence It is important to note however at this time the tilt function is fixed As with any other tool skills are needed in order to use it efficiently The shape of radar echoes as well as their color should be observed
121. ess of creating weather scenarios within Weather Architect Within the Learning Center we take you through the following e Mapping Modes Global Wind Field Weather Cells Cell Settings Weather Element Tool Reset Map function Flight Briefing and Dependencies Fly Now procedure and Dependencies 2 REX GAME STUDIOS _ ________ REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 34 6 Learning Center Mapping Modes aum WX MAPPING MODES There are three types of mapping modes to choose from LOCAL COUNTRY and CONTINENT Each map mode shares common weather creation properties LOCAL Use of this mode is suggested for short haul flights as it s more localized COUNTRY Use of this mode is suggested for medium haul flights domestic CONTINENT Use of this mode is suggested for long haul flights international On the following page page 36 Figures 6 1 6 2 and 6 3 demonstrates a visual scale example of each of the mapping modes IMPORTANT INFORMATION BECAUSE THERE IS SO MUCH GOING ON BEHIND THE SCENES INSIDE OF WEATHER ARCHITECT WE DO NOT ALLOW THE OPTION TO ZOOM IN OUT OF THE MAP WHEN CREATING WEATHER HOWEVER YOU MAY NAVIGATE THE MAPPING SYSTEM BY RIGHT CLICKING OVER THE AT ANY TIME MM REX GAME STUDIOS gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUID
122. fic where certain weather is to be located within the simulator you can create weather in LOCAL map mode If you want to create large weather systems you can use the COUNTRY or CONTINENT map modes What makes Weather Architect so unique is you can create a variety of weather systems even in the middle of the oceans These weather systems will be experienced when you arrive at their exact locations ee REX GAME STUDIOS REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 3 continued Flight Planning With Weather Architect you are able to import Flight Simulator X Prepar3D and most 3rd party flight plan files to view and create weather along a flight route This is viewable within the included DataLink radar during your flight Another key feature is the ability to create AND edit a flight plan with custom waypoints Creating a flight plan will allow you the ability to navigate around severe storm systems Using REX EDGE Technology flight plans with included weather can be uploaded and shared with other Weather Architect users You now have the power to create a hurricane in the middle of the ocean and create a flight plan to allow other users the ability to intercept the hurricane together Once you are ready to fly your weather creation Weather Architect will automatically load the flight plan into the aircraft In addition we allow you to create custom airports if you find that your airport is not included within the Weather Archite
123. g in the command prompt net user administrator active yes 4 Log out of your current Windows login and you will now notice an Administrator profile icon 5 Click the Administrator profile and you will be logged into your computer as FULL administrator AT THIS TIME PLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS TO INSTALL WEATHER ARCHITECT FOUND ON THE NEXT PAGE TITLED INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS IF YOU DO NOT HAVE FULL ADMINISTRATION RIGHTS POST INSTALL After you have installed Weather Architect under the administrator role you need to now disable the Administrator Profile 1 After installing Weather Architect sign out of the Administrator Profile 2 Sign back into your original profile and again right click the Windows Logo on the task bar and select the Command Prompt Admin option 3 Type the following within the command prompt window net user administrator active no 4 This will now disable the Administrator Profile on the system ee REX GAME STUDIOS REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 10 1 Installation continued FPE Installation Instructions Below are the instructions on how to install REX4 Weather Architect 1 Right click the setup exe and select Run As Administrator from the popup window 2 On the Installation startup window Figure 1 2 click NEXT oD Welcome to the REX 4 Weather F2C xLI Architect Setup Wizard WEATHER ARCHITECT T
124. ght Rules allure E A Cheese 5 Cemerabe flight plan Figure 11 33 MM REX GAME STUDIOS gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 128 11 Creating a Weather Scenario With Flight Plan FSX STEAM continued REX WW X ARCHITECT Create a name for your flight plan Here we labelled it KDEN KDFW Click SAVE Figure 11 34 Flight Simulator N FLIGHT PLANNER Feel pla P3D PLN Figure 11 34 11 Next click OK from the main Flight Planner screen Click YES so your aircraft is automatically placed at the departure location of your flight plan Figure 11 35 At this time you may choose your desired aircraft and time season from within FSX STEAM Once ready click FLY NOW to start your flight Flight Simulator 4 FOUGHT PLANNER CREATE W ieee gee ue Beer Figure 11 35 em WARNING NEVER CHOOSE ANY WEATHER THEMES OR USER DEFINED WEATHER IN FSX WHEN USING X WEATHER ARCHITECT THIS WILL NEGATIVELY IMPACT THE WEATHER PROCEDURE ee REX GAME STUDIOS REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 129 12 Creating a Weather Scenario With Flight Plan P3D F2Ex WX Creating a Weather Scenario with a Flight Plan PREPAR3D Upon reading through the Learning Center
125. ght plan Upon successfully adding a waypoint to the flight plan the ADD WAYPOINT button is now de activated The flight plan will automatically adjust accordingly and display your newly added waypoint For each waypoint you would like to add follow the procedure above An Integrated Custom Weather Scenario Generator lt CA weatr ER ARCHITECT Weather Cells B Light Rain 2 Cell Settings oO Reset Map View Briefing x Fly Now REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE KCLS Global Wind Field Click on the wind v o the right to set prevailing wind direction ADD WAYPOINT EDIT WAYPOINTS FOVET 060 2M KMSO KBTM KBIS KALW KCZK KBIL KBKE KMYL KWYS KRDM KBYG KCUT KBNO KBOI KSUN 2 KIDA KRIW KBYI KBPI KEVW ME KVEL KCPR KREO KANW KCYS KSNY KAKO KITR KRWL KLBF KCAG KBJG AC KHLC KARE KASE KCNY KALS KCEZ AL XC KPYX KDDC KMCE gt KBIH KHJO KBFL KHND KGUP KEED KSJN KAMAN KDAG ums oe 5 ES MZ KBLH KLBB KMYF KABI KNYL KDMA KBPG KBIF KINK KFST MMHO KDLF KHD 5 MMCN Create Weather Flight Plan Figure 12 4 REX GAME STUDIOS 5 KMBG KABR b KCDH KGLH KBBD KCQM KCMX KHZX KASX
126. gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 181 15 Weather Themes Community Themes continued REX WX KDEN KDFW Departure KDEN 7 DRM noms Map size Country e s Created FLIGHTPLAN by Fly Now Save your favorite community weather scenarios to your computer If you enjoyed your experience with a certain community based weather theme click SAVE to automatically download and store it within the MY THEMES area This will allow you to easily access the theme in the future rather than having to relocate it within the community area Click OK to continue to download the weather theme and associated files Figure 15 22 Click CANCEL to stop the process Figure 15 22 Please be patient as the weather theme and associated files are downloaded and stored on your computer Figure 15 23 Figure 15 23 Once the data has been successfully downloaded the following confirmation window appears Figure 15 24 Click OK The newly downloaded community theme can now be accessed through the MY THEMES area Success Your weather theme and flight plan has been successfully saved Figure 15 24 GAME REX4 PAGE 182 15 Weather Themes Community Themes continued F2E Ll WX KDEN Country FLIGHTPLAN by RATINGS Rate your favorite or not so favor
127. gure 11 20 For REX4 Texture Direct integration Turn ON the option within the prompt window Figure 11 21 Click OK to begin the process of installing textures This will initialize start up procedures and inject your created weather scenario into FSX STEAM Install REX4 Te Direct Weather Based Textures CANCEL Figure 11 21 REX GAME STUDIOS REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 122 11 Creating a Weather Scenario With Flight Plan FSX STEAM continued WX ARCHITECT FLY NOW If you choose NOT to view your flight briefing and when your weather scenario is finalized click FLY NOW to begin your flight Figure 11 22 g Cell Settings Figure 11 22 Select OK to continue or CANCEL to return to the MAPPING area Figure 11 23 Install REX 4 Te Direct Weather Based Textures CANCEL ise Figure 11 23 For REX4 Texture Direct integration Turn ON the option within the prompt window Figure 11 23 Click OK to begin the process of installing textures This will initialize start up procedures and inject your created weather scenario into FSX STEAM IMPORTANT INFORMATION IF YOU HAVE REX4 TEXTURE DIRECT INSTALLED YOU HAVE THE ABILITY TO ALLOW WEATHER ARCHITECT TO INSTALL WEATHER BASED TEXTURES FROM REX4 TEXTURE DIRECT AUTOMATICALLY WITHOUT THE NEED TO REX4 TEXTURE DIRECT MM REX GAME STUDIOS gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt
128. h International Dalle KD F United States Departure Weather Flight Plan Weather KDI Alerts 20150417 007 06011 5 20SM RW 045 1 0 01020 WAY2 20150417 007 06008 5 205 RW 045 19 13 01008 WAYS 20150417 007 06008KTS 20SM RW 045BKN 22 18 Q1008 WAY4 20150417 007 O6000KTS 20SM CLR 20 14 WAYS 20150417 00Z 06030KTS 20SM RW 040BKN 15 9 01006 WAY6 20150417 007 O6008KTS 20SM RW O40BKN 11 4 Q1006 WAY7 20150417 007 06000 5 20SM CLR 12 3 WAYS 20150417 007 O6006KTS 85 12 6 01010 WAYS 20150417 002 06023 5 20SM TS O40BKN 13 10 01010 WAY10 20150417 007 06023 5 20SM TS O40BKN 12 5 01010 WAY11 20150417 007 06014KTS 20SM TS O40BKN 12 3 01010 WAY12 20150417 00Z 06011KTS 20SM TS O40BKN 12 9 Q1010 WAY13 20150417 007 06012KTS 10SM TS O40BKN 12 6 Q1010 remm anana ee ee en ed i le A Create Weather KNYL Dea m EIE zx t KJMS gt KABR KLLJ KHON KSUN 5 gt MMTCOSS MMAN 5 KBRO MMCV Flight Plan Weather Themes Figure 11 17 REX4 GAME PAGE 119 11 Creating a Weather Scenario With Flight Plan FSX STEAM continued LIGHTNING The LIGHTNING mode displays areas where possible thunderstorms are located with electrical discharges Extremely helpful especially if a storm is not precipitating Figure 11 18 REXH C weary ARCHIT EGT K E
129. he CLOSE button to return back to the map view Current Flight Plan Waypoints Waypoint REX4 Latitude 39 8616556450725 39 1660034711595 38 7312208624638 38 2964382537682 36 8616556450725 35 3833947755073 34 0355686885508 33 0790469494203 32 4268730363768 32 2964382537682 32 4268730363768 33 0790469494203 10 6 GAME Longitude 104 673177748919 104 499264705441 104 151438618484 103 934047314136 102 760134270658 100 325351661962 98 8470907923973 97 977525575006 97 4123081837016 96 8470907923973 96 3253516619625 96 4123081837016 PAGE 89 10 EB ARCHITECT Creating a Weather Scenario With Flight Plan FSX continued Once returning back into the map view the map is again active allowing you to begin to start drawing your weather scenario Figure 10 7 An Integrated Custom Weather Scenario Generator FOVET REXLJI i SR ER ARCHITECT Weather Cells Global Wind Field Settings 060 Click on the wind vane to the right to set the prevailing wind direction ADD WAYPOINT KMSO KBTM KCLS KCZK KALW KBIL KBKE KMYL KWYS KRDM KLLJ KCOD KBYG KBNO KBOI KSUN KBYI KRIW KCPR KBPI KRKS KREO KRWL KEVW KVEL KCAG BIG ary KASE KCNY KMCE KBIH KCEZ KALS KHJO KBFL KHND KDAG KAJO 2 eKSBA 22 TE KMYF KNYL KDMA iew Briefing
130. he REX4 Direct line of products To learn more visit http www rexdirectexperience com Weather Architect is a user controlled custom weather scenario generator allowing you to draw complete worldwide weather systems on a map with accuracy down to a single latitude and longitude Weather Architect is like no other weather engine on the market allowing you to visualize full fledged weather systems in the distance It allows complete control and creativity in developing detailed weather systems anywhere in the world including over oceans where no weather stations exist within the simulator Drawing and Creating Detailed Weather Systems Weather Architect utilizes a unique mapping and graphics system that allows you to draw and create multiple types of detailed weather systems anywhere within the world at various intensities You can select from various levels of precipitation and types to draw on a map Each ink print represents an individual weather cell Each weather cell can be customized and modified in terms of visibility wind speed and direction cloud turbulence cloud shear and cloud coverage Weather cells available to select and draw include light to heavy rain and snow light to heavy thunderstorms various local fog cells and various local wind cells You are also able to set global weather parameters outside of the weather creation zones You can draw at varying levels of detail on the unique mapping system If you wish to be speci
131. he Setup Wizard will install REX 4 Weather Architect on your computer Click Next to continue or Cancel to exit the Setup Wizard REX GAME STUDIOS AER LL Tr Figure 1 2 Installation Startup Window 3 Please read the license agreement and select the I accept the terms of the license agreement option and click NEXT to continue Figure 1 3 End User License Agreement Please read the following license agreement carefully END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR Real Environment Xtreme REX 4 Weather Architect Enhancement Add on For Microsoft Flight Simulator X 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 4 Weather Architect software product identified above which includes computer software and I do not accept the terms in the License Agreement Advanced Installer REX GAME STUDIOS REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 11 1 Installation continued q WX ARCHITECT 4 On the Customer Information window enter a User Name your E mail address and your Serial Number Click NEXT to have your information validated Figure 1 4 Customer Information Please enter your customer information Advanced Installer Figure 1 4 Customer Information Window 5 If the information you provided i
132. he opacity of the Weather Radar Top Most Sets the Weather Radar as top most screen Only works when PREPAR3D is in windowed mode Minimize Minimizes the Weather Radar to the task bar Exit Closes the Weather Radar and re opens the main Weather Architect interface REX GAME STUDIOS __ REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 83 9 Creating a Weather Scenario PREPAR3D continued REXA WX 4 RADAR DATALINK There are four on screen interface display buttons that change the data displayed within the Datalink radar mode Select each of the blue buttons to switch between Radar Storm Turbulence and Icing display modes Notice that the button interface display toggles between ON and OFF as each subsequent button is selected and the data overlays on the map change to reflect the choice You may zoom in and out of the map at any time via the RNG buttons To turn off the Weather Radar and return to the Weather Architect interface click the OFF button Figure 9 16 Gauge Opacity Top Most Mimimize Exit Figure 9 16 Below is a detailed description of each display function of the Datalink radar mode DISPLAY BUTTON DESCRIPTION Displays precipitation intensity NOT cloud cover Green represents light precipitation Yellow represents moderate Red represents heavy or severe Storm Displays areas where possible thunderstorms are located with electrical discharges Turbulence D
133. he radar detects rainfall The radar does not detect clouds fog windshear or lightning To avoid a large storm the pilot must make decisions while still 40 NM away from it There are three functional items within WX Radar mode You may change your range of view at any time via the RNG buttons Values range from 05 to 130SM You may switch to Datalink mode by clicking the corresponding Datalink button within the frame of the unit To turn off the Weather Radar and return to the Weather Architect interface click the OFF button Figure 8 18 eile IF SD ASA JUNE O4 2015 LEVELS RANGE STATUS Wk HEADING 270 DATALINK Figure 8 19 2 REX GAME STUDIOS _ __________ REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 74 9 Creating a Weather Scenario PREPAR3D RELH WX Creating a Weather Scenario PREPAR3D Upon reading through the Learning Center in the previous chapter you should now be familiar with the weather creation process and tools to successfully complete your first weather creation In this chapter we will step you through how to create your first weather scenario in PREPAR3D IMPORTANT INFORMATION E PLEASE THOROUGHLY READ THE LEARNING CENTER CHAPTER BEFORE MOVING FORWARD To begin click the s button on the bottom navigation bar Create Weather Weather Theme Settings Enter the name of your weather theme KPHX Storms En
134. ht click on the area you wish to center Once the map is repositioned you may continue drawing your weather 42 B WEATHER ARCHITECT EN ST Weather Cells Global Wind Field Settings Click the wind vane the right to set the prevailing wind direction ius ADD WAYPOINT EDIT WAYPOINTS A KCOM KGFA KJDN KBJI 3 WT KCMX KMSO KL G KBIS 2 KIMSE KI KHZX FKASX 3 KLNL KBTM KLVM KBIL KMBG KABR 25 KANE KAIG KMYL d KBKE A KWYS KEKX KECK KATW KACQ lt KBNO 25 KBOI KSUN KIDA PU KREO o KBVYl KLCG KALO kpBQ TM KADU o KARR KRCX KAWG KAFK d i KIRK 2 KAAA KD KFOE KVER KALN KAIZ S KFAM KMCE KBIH Acro KHJO KBFL KAS KARG T 7 KFLG FCKAWM BENKSBA dne wKEED lt 4 SS KAJO N KNSI KHND KBLH 2 2 KGLH 2 KGTR KMYFE gt KALM KSVC vn gt KHKS KNMM KNYL D NN Scare F KBIF KAEX KHBG 4 Qu L mnm n i Briefi bh uw 1 ie KEMT e View Briefing KARM X Fly Now Create Weather Flight Plan Weather Themes Figure 10 8 REX GAME STUDIOS REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 91 10 Creating a Weather Scenario With Flight Plan FSX continued gt lt WX If you would li
135. ial tasks as the program parses your weather scenario and creates the necessary files to install into FSX Once Weather Architect is successful in creating the necessary file structure it is ready to begin weather injection Click OK Figure 10 23 Success Fly Now weather theme has been created Would you like to start Microsoft s Flight Simulator now Click OK t Figure 10 23 You will be prompted with an informational WARNING dialogue stating the simulator will become inactive until Weather Architect has completed its processes Click OK Figure 10 24 WARNING During weather injection Microsoft s Flight Simulator will become inactive Please give several minutes as the weather injects into the simulator Figure 10 24 2 REX GAME STUDIOS _ _ _________ REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 102 Creating a Weather Scenario With Flight Plan FSX continued CHAPTER 10 Once the Weather Architect application is minimized FSX and the REX Weather Radar will launch Text messages within the Weather Radar read as follows Waiting for Flight Simulator Please Wait followed by WARNING Protected Weather Injection Mode enabled This will protect any action from being taken on your system while the weather injects into your flight simulator to prevent weather corruption Weather Architect must complete this one time weather injection without allowing the user access to the FSX interface due to limitations
136. information parking assignment metar and any crucial departure alerts Figure 6 12 REXLJ WEATHER ARCHITECT An Integrated Custom Weather Scenario Generator P Denver Intl Denver Flv Now United States KGFA Departure Weather Alerts KLWT Lio KGDV KIMS XN KDIK KBIS KMLS KBHK KBTM kgZN KBIL KHEI KDLN KMBG K 5 KCOD KBYG KSPF KPIR KDEN Denver Intl Denver KIDA KJAC KCUT KCPR i e KY kepr ALL KANW H we KAIA B GATE 59 KEVW Y KVEL E ls x KDPG at y Bra 244 RAK Qe 20150327 05 04041KTS 20SM TS O40BKN 15 4 Q1020 KAXX KLVS E 2H Expect inbound and outbound flight KGNT KABQ 125 delays of 40 to 50 minutes due to KONM i KTCS thunderstorms KALM KDMN KATS Create Weather Flight Plan Weather Themes Figure 6 12 REX GAME STUDIOS REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 42 6 Learning Center View Briefing continued APSCHITECT ARRIVAL The Arrival area contains the arrival ICAO location information metar and any crucial arrival alerts Figure 6 13 REX oon R ARCHITEC ae ETT x D FV Dallas Ft Worth Intl Dallas Ft Wort Uniteu ates Departure Arrival i Weather Alerts bie Bec i f o o MS dy KSTJ aan
137. ing the briefing page you will be presented with a similar screen as in Figure 12 11 You may navigate to the multiple pages by utilizing the four 4 tabs Departure Arrival Weather and Alerts Each tabbed section contains vital flight plan and weather information K B Denver International Denver United States KDIK 5 KBIS KMLS KBHK KHEI KMBG KPIR KHON PHP DEPARTING KWYS KBYG KSPF KDEN Denver International Denver KIDA KJAC EE 3 KCUT Sn ey KCDR PARKING NM 5 GATE 55 fier ra Metar iam fee E PU 20150417 007 06011KTS 20SM RW 045 UC 1 0 1020 KBCE ET ats i oth KPGA KGCN KGNT KSJN KPAN 3 KTCS E Create Weather Flight Plan Weather Themes Figure 12 11 GAME REX4 PAGE 136 12 Creating a Weather Scenario With Flight Plan P3D continued REX WX DEPARTURE The Departure area contains the departing ICAO location information parking assignment metar and any crucial departure alerts Figure 12 12 lt WEATHER ARCHITECT An Integrated Custom Weather Scenario Generator P 9 o Denver International Denver United States KGFA Departure Weather Alerts KLWT 4 5 KGDV 1 JI KHLN Fly Now KMLS KBHK KBTM KBIL KHEI KDLN KWYS KCOD KBYG KSPF KDEN Denver International Denver KJAC A KCUT
138. injected into PREPAR3D the Weather Radar is fully functional Figure 12 27 Notice that the flight plan is now displayed within the radar in DATALINK mode KMSO KLWT ufa KBTM KMYL KW YS KLLJ KCOD KBYG KCUT KCDR i KALA KCYS KBOI KIDA KSUN WO KBYI hark gt KREG KBPI A KWMCo T KSN Y KLOL KDPG KELY VEL T E ra ir CE A BP ine RAST M KCNY WAYS KECE KPGA E V KHIND KGCN 7 KFLG EDAG KEED Figure 12 27 REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE 62 REX GAME sITUDIOsS KPHP 12 26 12 KDVL c KCKN KCOM KFAR KMS KBIS KADC KHZX j KMBG Sr len RANE KBKX gt KARAY br eM Ru SE KLBF AIR E ro BE I KCNK fa ru KADU KAFK KLWD P KSTI KFOE T KVER KALZ KSGF an ipu i th wa ir AAO KCNU KAsG KFLP KFSM 55 KCQB Bawa KDEQ CEN PAGE 147 12 Creating a Weather Scenario With Flight Plan P3D continued REX WX ARCHIT Once PREPARSD is started click FLIGHT PLANNER Figure 12 28 Prepar3D Training Scenario Setup Oe ae Current Location MAT 3 387 WTG 4115 7386 feet 82 3 deg kts Change Airp
139. ion is automatically saved as the DEP ARR locations KDFW would be the name of the shared community theme in our example Read more about shared themes in the COMMUNITY THEMES chapter Enter your departure airport ICAO name or city location The options for the entered criteria will be populated within the drop down menu Please select the appropriate choice from the drop down menu is selected as our departing airport Select your desired Parking criteria Next enter your arrival airport ICAO name or city location The options for the entered criteria will be populated within the drop down menu Please select the appropriate choice from the drop down menu KDFW is selected as our arrival airport Enter your Flight Type and set the desired Cruising Altitude Once all fields are completed click OK to continue or CANCEL to cancel the weather creation process GAME REX4 PAGE 86 10 Creating a Weather Scenario With Flight Plan FSX continued m gt lt WX ARCHITECT Once submitting your preliminary Flight Plan Settings you are presented with Figure 10 2 Notice that we have selected 060 for our Global Wind Field Setting by clicking and dragging the compass needle to the desired value The first thing you will notice being different in creating weather in Flight Plan mode vs Create Weather mode is EDIT WAYPOINTS and ADD WAYPOINT buttons lt lt WEATHER ARCHITECT An Integ
140. ional Denver United States KMBG 294 KBYG K up KPIR KHON KBKX KFSD DEPARTING KLND KCPR KDEN Denver International Denver KIW GATE 1 Metar 20150427 041 05011KTS 20SM TS 040BKN E KAXX 6 6 Q1014 KLVS KGNT kABQ KSJN plv gt is 4 KSAD 1 gt 57 KBIF 2 KDUG 1 1 P Create Weather Flight Plan Weather Themes Figure 13 14 GAME REX4 PAGE 160 13 Creating Weather With Imported Flight Plan continued REXH WX FLY NOW After viewing and analyzing your flight briefing click FLY NOW to begin your flight Figure 13 15 Click OK to continue or CANCEL to return to the BRIEFING area REXI WEATHER ARCHITECT An Integrated Custom Weather Scenario Generator Dallas Ft Worth International Dall United States KMBG KBYG up KPIR KHON KBKX KFSD KCPR 20150427 042 05011KTS 20SM 5 O40BKN 6 6 01014 20150427 047 05011 5 20SM TS O40BKN 22 18 01010 QUAIL 20150427 042 05007 5 20SM SN 22 16 01008 20150427 042 05006KTS 20SM RW 040BKN 23 19 01006 LAA 20150427 042 05008KTS 20SM RW O40BKN 22 17 01006 SPS 20150427 047 OSOOOKTS 20SM CLR 20 12 BATIK 20150427 047 05003KTS 20SM RW 050 19 10 01010 FUZ 20150427 047 05003KTS 20SM RW 5 21 14 01010 KDFW 20150427 042 OSOOSKTS 20SM RW 050 26 18
141. isplays areas of potential cloud turbulence Icing Displays areas of potential icing or hail as in the case of thunderstorms 2 REX GAME STUDIOS _ __ _________ REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 84 9 Creating a Weather Scenario PREPAR3D continued REX WX ARCHITECT RADAR WX RADAR WX Radar mode is similar to weather radars within traditional aircraft This view of the weather is limited to what is in front of the aircraft The primary use in this mode is to aid the pilot in avoiding thunderstorms and associated turbulence It is important to note however at this time the tilt function is fixed As with any other tool skills are needed in order to use it efficiently The shape of radar echoes as well as their color should be observed to identify storms containing extreme precipitation Knowledge of the radar principle is essential in order to accurately interpret the WX Radar display The radar only detects precipitation droplets and the amount it detects depends upon the size composition and number of droplets The radar detects rainfall The radar does not detect clouds fog windshear or lightning To avoid a large storm the pilot must make decisions while still 40 NM away from it There are three functional items within WX Radar mode You may change your range of view at any time via the RNG buttons Values range from OSM to 130SM You may switch to Datalink mode by clicking the correspo
142. ite community weather scenarios If you enjoyed your experience with a certain community based weather theme rate it accordingly To rate simply hover over the desired stars and select the appropriate rating The result is immediately reflected with other user ratings and an average rating will be assigned These ratings are viewable by all members of the Weather Architect community Figure 15 25 Figure 15 25 ee REX GAME STUDIOS REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 183 15 Weather Themes Community Themes continued FEX WX SEARCH AND FILTER Figure 15 26 The SEARCH function allows you to easily search and locate community based weather themes Type a name within the search field then click SEARCH You may filter the search criteria by selecting a category from the FILTER BY MAP SIZE drop down menu The filter drop down menu allows you to limit the theme grid results based upon the map mode category you select Local Country Continent and All Map Sizes gt lt Ca wear ER AF SHI ay Sil An Integrated Custom Weather Scenario Generator PI i te COMMUNITY _ PME AL Map Sizes ZUM KDEN KDFW Departure KDEN Map size Country Created FLIGHTPLAN by timest999 KCHD KSEZ Departure KCHD Map size Local Created FLIGHTPLAN by reedstough Fly Now KDEN KDFW Depar
143. ithin Weather Architect if the need arises IMPORTANT INFORMATION CREATING A CUSTOM AIRPORT INSIDE OF WEATHER ARCHITECT DOES NOT ADD THAT SAME AIRPORT INSIDE OF THE SIMULATOR Following is a case study outlining custom airport creation within Weather Architect Airport EGML Damyns Hall Aerodrome Manufacturer ORBX Damyns Hall Aerodrome EGML is not included in the original simulator airport database Installing ORBXs EGML airport add on will automatically add EGML into the database so it may be selected as a departure or arrival airport within the simulator In order to use EGML within Weather Architect you must custom add the airport information Step 1 To begin click the button located on the bottom navigation bar Create Weather The Weather Theme Settings screen is displayed Figure 14 1 EGML is entered as the departure airport Notice the airport does not show within the drop down menu Weather Theme Settings Enter the name of your weather theme Enter your departure airport icao name or city location EGML Select to add a custom airport Select your map size Local Figure 14 1 MM REX GAME STUDIOS REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 165 14 Custom Airports continued REXH WX Step 2 Choose the Select to add a custom air
144. ke to take advantage of the flight BRIEFING feature click VIEW BRIEFING Figure 10 9 and you will be presented with an alert Figure 10 10 Make sure your weather scenario is complete and final as there is no way to return to the mapping system once you enter the briefing area ff Cell Settings Reset Are you sure By clicking OK you will finalize your weather theme and will not longer be able to edit it Click OK t view your briefing View Briefing gi Fly Now Figure 10 9 Figure 10 10 Once entering the briefing page you will be presented with a similar screen as in Figure 10 11 You may navigate to the multiple pages by utilizing the four 4 tabs Departure Arrival Weather and Alerts Each tabbed section contains vital flight plan and weather information K D E N Denver International Denver United States DEPARTING KDEN Denver International Denver PARKING 55 KGFA KHLN KBTM KDLN KBZN KWYS KIDA KJAC 20150417 00Z 06011KTS 20SM RW 045BKN 1 0 01020 REX4 KBCE KPGA KGCN KSJN KPAN g On KBXK KSAD Create Weather Flight Plan Figure 10 11 GAME KJDN KGDV KDIK A KBIS KMLS KBHK KHEI KMBG KABR KBYG KSPF KPIR KHON eo PHP KCUT KCDR KTOR 2i KU d 4 UC A WAYS TE 3 KAXX O KLVS KGNT KABO KONM KTCS_ KAL
145. ky Effects Terrain Bumpmap Concrete Runways Day Sky Effects Runway Details Dusk Sky Effects Runway Marks Asphalt Taxiways Precipitation Concrete Taxiways Thunder Sun Effects Taxiway Details Wind Taxiway Marks SELECT ALL DE SELECT ALL ELA Create Weather Flight Plan Weather Themes Figure 4 2 Users of both REX4 Texture Direct and REX4 Weather Architect may take advantage of this feature without ever having to open Texture Direct Weather Architect communicates with Texture Direct s database feeding instructions to install textures that best represent the given weather parameters The SELECT ALL and DE SELECT ALL buttons allow you to easily and quickly select de select all settings within this menu REX GAME STUDIOS REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 23 4 Navigation Program Info Support Updates Minimize Quit F2E XL WX PROGRAM INFORMATION Select the symbol to navigate to the Program Information window On this screen you can view important support product and contact information Figure 4 3 REXH C wEaTH ER ARCHI An Integrated Custom Weather Scenario Generator i y foe 1 PROGRAM INFORMATION VERSION NUMBER 4 0 2015 0325 eveiooment Tea 8 Compan y Website Managing Partner Managing Partner Director of Operations Lead Programmer Web Developer www rexdirectexperience com Sound Designer www realenvironmentxtreme com Marketing
146. l Figure 15 10 Click OK to delete the theme or CANCEL to cancel the removal process Figure 15 10 GAME REX4 PAGE 174 15 Weather Themes My Themes continued FEX WX SEARCH AND FILTER Figure 15 11 The SEARCH function allows you to easily search and locate your saved weather themes Type a name within the search field then click SEARCH You may filter the search criteria by selecting a category from the FILTER BY MAP SIZE drop down menu The filter drop down menu allows you to limit the theme grid results based upon the category you select The drop down menu consists of the same list of map modes that you chose from when creating your weather scenario Local Country Continent and All Map Sizes Cwe ATHER 5 EET Ange tuu Wok at Caren PI i te X MY THEMES ter by map s Pelei c Departure KMIA Miami International Map size Country KDEN KOKC Departure KDEN Denver International Map size Country KCHD KSEZ Departure KCHD Chandler Municipal Map size Local KDEN KDFW Departure KDEN Denver International Map size Country My Themes Community ee ee SON A Create Weather Flight Plan Weather Themes Figure 15 11 GAME REX4 PAGE 175 15 Weather Themes My Themes continued FEX VWV X PAGE LOCATORS Figure 15 12 As your library of weather themes grow so will the number of pages
147. lator X HOME CURRENT AIRCRAFT CURRENT LOCATION FREE FLIGHT 4 AirCreation Trike Ultralight 2 Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl MISSIONS 855 CHANGE CHANGE PILOT RECORDS LEARNING CENTER CURRENT WEATHER CURRENT TIME AND SEASON SETTINGS 3 User defined weather 73 2015 3 38 PM STORE F Launch flight with ATC window open t Fuel and Payload j t Load 1 Save j Flight Planner 1 Failures j Figure 8 1 REX GAME STUDIOS REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 62 CHAPTER 8 Creating a Weather Scenario FSX STEAM continued W X Once FSX Steam is open and on the FREE FLIGHT screen open Weather Architect Click the 46 button on the bottom navigation bar Create Weather Weather Theme Settings Enter the name of your weather theme KPHX Storms Enter your departure airport icao name or city location KPHX KPHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Phoenix United States Select your map size Local 2 Figure 8 2 You are presented with the Weather Theme Settings screen Figure 8 2 Start by assigning a name to your weather scenario theme Choose a naming convention appropriate to the weather scenario you intend to create This provides better cataloging when it comes to building your own weather library If you intend on sharing your weather theme with fellow Weather Architect users a proper naming
148. lator to prevent weather corruption Figure 9 10 Once PREPAR3D is open the weather engine will take a few moments processing and injecting weather depending upon the amount of weather cells drawn Figure 9 11 Prstected Waathar injection Mods This protect fern aes shit rc Pour sedate weather wiatr coupon ae Figure 9 10 Figure 9 11 Once the weather has been successfully injected into PREPAR3D the Weather Radar is fully functional Figure 9 12 ON Figure 9 12 REX GAME STUDIOS REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 81 9 Creating a Weather Scenario PREPAR3D continued F2EX AV ARCHITEC Select the same ICAO location that you used in Weather Architect Figure 9 13 Prepar3D Training Scenario Setup erm 4252 Tess 2155 dag Dk Changs Airpgert Change Location Clear Skies clears all weather Budckrug Shorr i Cold fronts _ m Far Weather o eae 0 0 12 22 2011 Chry Brei Bury Figure 9 13 WARNING NEVER CHOOSE WEATHER THEMES OR USER DEFINED WEATHER IN PREPAR3D WHEN USING WEATHER ARCHITECT THIS WILL NEGATIVELY IMPACT THE WEATHER PROCEDURE Figure 9 14 Prepar3D Training Scenario Setup pae E s Curent NIT WLIN BS 4252 fest 2155 deg
149. nction of the Datalink radar mode DISPLAY BUTTON DESCRIPTION Displays precipitation intensity NOT cloud cover Green represents light precipitation Yellow represents moderate Red represents heavy or severe Storm Displays areas where possible thunderstorms are located with electrical discharges Turbulence Displays areas of potential cloud turbulence Icing Displays areas of potential icing or hail as in the case of thunderstorms 2 REX GAME STUDIOS _ ______ REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 73 CHAPTER 8 Creating a Weather Scenario FSX STEAM continued FREXH WX ARCHITECT RADAR WX RADAR WX Radar mode is similar to weather radars within traditional aircraft This view of the weather is limited to what is in front of the aircraft The primary use in this mode is to aid the pilot in avoiding thunderstorms and associated turbulence It is important to note however at this time the tilt function is fixed As with any other tool skills are needed in order to use it efficiently The shape of radar echoes as well as their color should be observed to identify storms containing extreme precipitation Knowledge of the radar principle is essential in order to accurately interpret the WX Radar display The radar only detects precipitation droplets and the amount it detects depends upon the size composition and number of droplets T
150. nding Datalink button within the frame of the unit To turn off the Weather Radar and return to the Weather Architect interface click the OFF button Figure 9 17 eile IF SD ASA JUNE O4 2015 LEVELS RANGE STATUS Wk HEADING 270 Figure 9 17 2 REX GAME STUDIOS _ _ ________ REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 85 10 Creating a Weather Scenario With Flight Plan FSX REX WX Creating a Weather Scenario with a Fight Plan FSX Upon reading through the Learning Center you should now be familiar with the weather creation process and tools to successfully complete your first weather creation As in the previous chapter we will step you through how to create a weather scenario however this time we will aid you in creating one with a flight plan To begin click the 4 button on the bottom navigation bar Flight Plan Country Denver Intl Denver United States GATE 55 M KDFW IKDFW Dallas Ft Worth Intl Dallas Ft Worth United States al IFR M 38000 Figure 10 1 You are presented with the Flight Plan Setup screen Figure 10 1 Start by selecting which map size best fits your flight path In our example we are using the COUNTRY mapping mode Read more about Mapping Modes in the MAPPING MODES chapter If you intend on sharing your weather theme with fellow Weather Architect users the naming convent
151. nsity over the next several hours KONM KLBB KSAD KSVC_ KALM KATS Moderate turbulence reported in vicinity of airport E KEF d 3 KDUG ICING SIGMETS Moderate rime and icing below and in clouds WX Radar Lightning Pa ooo Create Weather Flight Plan Weather Themes Figure 6 15 GAME REX4 PAGE 45 6 Learning Center View Briefing continued 4 WX WX RADAR The WX RADAR mode displays precipitation intensity on the map NOT cloud cover Figure 6 16 Green represents light precipitation yellow represents moderate precipitation red represents heavy or severe precipitation K B Dallas Ft Worth Intl Dallas Ft Wort United States i Departure Weather Alerts KRKS KRWI Flight Plan Weather vd KDEN 20150327 05Z 04041KTS 20SM TS 040BKN 15 4 Q1020 WAY2 20150327 05Z 04000KTS 20SM CLR 16 7 7 WAY3 20150327 05Z 04000KTS 20SM CLR 17 14 KSAD cuc 7 KALM d i WAYS 20150327 057 04011KTS 20SM TS 040BKN 19 13 Q1010 ere n WAY6 20150327 05Z 04007KTS 20SM RW 040BKN 16 11 Q1006 WAY7 20150327 05Z 04009KTS 20SM RW O40SCT 16 10 Q1006 WAYS 20150327 057 04009KTS 20SM RW 040FEW 16 12 Q1006 KDFW 20150327 05Z 04009KTS 20SM FEW 18 1 Q1018 7 PAS Create Weather Flight Plan Weather Themes Figure 6 16 GAME REX4 PAGE 46 6 Learning Center View Briefing continued 4 AYA APCHITECT
152. o set the preyaeirgpwind direction EDIT WAYPOINTS KCQM HL KCMX 9 KHZX KASX b KLNL KRCX KAIG KBCK 3 h KANE KBKX KACQ KAXA KCUT Ee 4 KBUU 1KARR KANW KA KAIA KLCG KALO KDBQ da KAWG KLBF KAUH KAFK 4 KAKO KITR KIRK KAAA KD KCNK So 2 p UUKFO KVER DE VER 0 KALN KAJ KAIZ KHLC KDDC KCAD pyx KTCC a A UM KAXS KADH o KUT WO AYR KDUAL v KABI O ref 7 KFAM KJLN KASG KAVK KARG FCKAWM OPK 5 KCDH KGLH SKGTRE PKAEX c KLBB KINK KFST Ana 00 i nO e t 3 2 E KATT J KBMT S KARA ADD KDLF KHDO KARM KBBD KLFK 5 4 MMMV A C d wi ER Weather Themes To edit waypoints select the EDIT WAYPOINTS button Figure 11 5 A menu will appear displaying the current waypoints Figure 11 7 Selecting any of the waypoints will remove that waypoint from the flight plan Once you are finished editing your flight plan select the CLOSE button to return back to the map view Current Flight Plan Waypoints Latitude 39 8616556450725 39 1660034711595 38 7312208624638 38 2964382537682 36 8616556450725 35 3833947755073 Waypoint 34 0355686885508 33 0790469494203 32 4268730363768 32 2964382537682 32
153. ocedures and inject your created weather scenario into FSX Install REX4 Te Direct Weather Based Textures CANCEL OK Figure 10 20 REX GAME STUDIOS REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 100 10 Creating a Weather Scenario With Flight Plan FSX continued RE WX ASSIS FLY NOW If you choose NOT to view your flight briefing and when your weather scenario is finalized click FLY NOW to begin your flight Figure 10 21 g Cell Settings Figure 10 21 Select OK to continue or CANCEL to return to the MAPPING area Figure 10 22 Install REX 4 Te Direct Weather Based Textures CANCEL Figure 10 22 For REXA Texture Direct integration Turn ON the option within the prompt window Figure 10 22 Click OK to begin the process of installing textures This will initialize start up procedures and inject your created weather scenario into FSX IMPORTANT INFORMATION IF YOU HAVE REX4 TEXTURE DIRECT INSTALLED YOU HAVE THE ABILITY TO ALLOW WEATHER ARCHITECT TO INSTALL WEATHER BASED TEXTURES FROM REX4 TEXTURE DIRECT AUTOMATICALLY WITHOUT THE NEED TO REX4 TEXTURE DIRECT MM REX GAME STUDIOS REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 101 10 Creating a Weather Scenario With Flight Plan FSX continued Weather Architect goes through cruc
154. ontinued FE WX Removing Custom Airports In addition to creating custom airports you may also remove custom airports Within the Manage Custom Airports dialogue simply locate the airport you wish to remove and click DELETE Figure 14 5 Manage Custom Airports Clic DFI ETE to remove a custom airport Airport Name Latitude Longitude Damyns Hall Aerodrome 51 528611 0 245556 Fill out ALL fields to ADD a custom airport Airport ICAO Airport Latitude decimal format Airport Name Airport Longitude Ri decimal format Airport City Airport Height meters Figure 14 5 REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 168 15 Weather Themes My Themes REXHA WX Weather Themes Weather Scenarios This chapter covers MY THEMES and COMMUNITY THEMES their purpose and how to view install share save delete search and assign user ratings My Themes Each time you create a weather scenario and or flight plan with weather it is automatically saved and stored in the MY THEMES area Figure 15 1 If you decide to share your creations with your friends within the REX Community the names applied to the uploaded content will be replicated and cannot be changed once the theme is created Once you create a weather scenario you can recall it at any time and fly it from within the MY THEMES area To access MY THEMES click the button Weather Themes Click the AMEE tab lt
155. ort Change Location Selected Weather Selected Time and Season Clear Skies clears all weather mas Sean Summer Buikding Sterms ip 13 Cold Fronds uu r J i 7 cm s Fair Weather EM ue HAT E x 7 15 2011 Gray and Rainy ERN d a IE mu T o Heavy Snes Thurderstonm ae Figure 12 28 Notice the flight plan created from within Weather Architect is now loaded Click OK Figure 12 29 Prepar3D Training Scenario Setup aum Flight Planner O Denver Intesnatsonal GATE 55 1 Chio Departure Location 2 Choose Destination Dallas Ft Worth Intemational 3 Fight flam Type VER amp Heght Rules 4 Choose Routing 5 Figh Plan Direct GPS Less Altitude Aituayt Chek t waypoints far your ight curs Find Route WOR Ra VOR aa Figure 12 29 MM REX GAME STUDIOS REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 148 12 Creating a Weather Scenario With Flight Plan P3D continued REX WX ARCHIT Click YES so your aircraft is automatically placed at the departure location of your flight plan Figure 12 30 Prepar3D Training Scenario Setup eS eS Flight Planner L Choc Departure Location Dirvi Inbermational EDEN 55 Figure 12 30 Choose your desired aircraft and time season Once ready click OK to
156. ouse button to add a waypoint to the flight plan Upon successfully adding a waypoint to the flight plan the ADD WAYPOINT button is now de activated The flight plan will automatically adjust accordingly and display your newly added waypoint For each waypoint you would like to add follow the procedure above An Integrated Custom Weather Scenario Generator gt lt CA WEATHER ARCHITECT Foust Weather Cells B Light Rain Global Wind Field Click on the wind v a the right to se 060 gt prevailing wind direction ADD WAYPOINT EDIT WAYPOINTS 252 N K IN KCQM KBJI KJMS KCMX KK Apc KHZX KMSO KBTM KCLS KBIS KASX KALW KLNL KCZK KLVM KBIL KE KMBG KABR KAQP KRCX KBKX KAIG KATW KANE KBKE KMYL ame KRDM KLLJ KCOD KBYG KECK KPHP KCUT KBNO KBOI KSUN 2 KIDA KRIW KBYI KBPI KEVW ME KVEL KCPR KBUU KARR KREO KANW ALO KAIA KLCG KALC KDBQ KCYS KSNY KAKO KITR KRWL KADU KAWG x KLBF KAUH KCAG KAFK NBJC KIRK KAAA KD ih KHLC KCNK KASE KARE KFOE KVER KAIZ KCNY KALN KDDC 2 KAAO KJEN 862 KAXX XCKPYX KMCE KBIH KCEZ KALS KHJO KBFL KHND KARG KGUP KFLG gu KEED KSJN KTcc KAMANS 5 KDAG KABQ KAWM KAJO oe KSBA KMEZ KUT tre KONM KLBB KGLH KGTR KASI KHKS KNMM KBLH oKEXK 2
157. port option from the drop down menu Figure 14 2 EGML Local Figure 14 2 The Manage Custom Airports dialogue is diplayed Figure 14 3 Enter all pertinent information for the airport then click OK Options ICAO Airport Name Latitude Longitude EGML 51 528611 Damyns Hall Aerodrome 0 245556 Upminster 17 Figure 14 3 IMPORTANT INFORMATION ALL DATA FIELDS MUST BE ENTERED FOR WEATHER ARCHITECT TO ADD A CUSTOM AIRPORT THERE ARE MANY WEBSITES THAT STORE WORLDWIDE AIRPORT INFORMATION GAME REX4 PAGE 166 14 Custom Airports continued REX WX Step 3 Once successfully creating a custom airport you are directed back to the Weather Theme Settings dialogue Figure 14 4 Weather Theme Settings Enter the name of your weather theme Damyns Hall Nightmare Weather Enter your departure airport icao name or city location EGML EGML Damyns Hall Aerodrome Upminster Select your map size CANCEL Figure 14 4 ee Enter a name for your weather theme In the example above Figure 14 4 we chose Damyns Hall Nightmare Weather Enter EGML as the departure airport You will now notice that the custom airport EGML is available from the drop down menu Click OK 14 MM REX GAME STUDIOS REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 167 14 Custom Airports c
158. r on the map workspace right click over map Cell Settings Reset Map View Briefing 7X Fly Now Pa Create Weather Flight Plan Weather Themes Figure 12 2 Weather Cells To begin drawing your weather scenario and modifying your flight plan departure and arrival locations select any of the weather cell color chips from the Weather Cells palette Figure 12 3 Selecting a weather cell color chip activates the properties of that specific weather profile Imagine you are an artist the map is your canvas and the color chips are your paint You select a color chip paint then apply that to the map canvas It s THAT simple As long as a specific color chip is activated it may be applied to the map until another color chip is selected Each color chip represents a completely separate weather parameter setting Figure 12 3 e REX GAME STUDIOS W__ REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 131 12 F2Ex WX Creating a Weather Scenario With Flight Plan P3D continued Moving forward you will notice the flight plan departure and arrival locations on the map with the flight path connecting the two Figure 12 4 To add new waypoints to your flight plan click the ADD WAYPOINT button You will notice the ADD WAYPOINT button is now red meaning it is activated Next move your cursor over the desired location on the map and left click your mouse button to add a waypoint to the fli
159. rated Custom Weather Scenario Generator Weather Cells Global Wind Field Settinge Click on the wind vane to the riaht to set the prevailing wine ADD WAYPOINT EDIT WAYPOINTS WEATHER CELLS RIGHT CLICK Select a weather cell box to the left To reposition the mapping to start drawing weather on the map workspace right click over map Pu Cell Settings Reset Map View Briefing 7X Fly Now Pa Create Weather Flight Plan Weather Themes Figure 10 2 Weather Cells To begin drawing your weather scenario and modifying your flight plan departure and arrival locations select any of the weather cell color chips from the Weather Cells palette Figure 10 3 Selecting a weather cell color chip activates the properties of that specific weather profile Imagine you are an artist the map is your canvas and the color chips are your paint You select a color chip paint then apply that to the map canvas It s THAT simple As long as a specific color chip is activated it may be applied to the map until another color chip is selected Each color chip represents a completely separate weather parameter setting Figure 10 3 REX GAME STUDIOS __ REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 87 10 EB ARCHITECT Creating a Weather Scenario With Flight Plan FSX continued Moving forward you will notice the flight plan departure and arrival locations on th
160. rio With Flight Plan FSX STEAM continued F2 EX WW X ARCHITECT You will notice that a pop up box from FSX STEAM has been displayed in the background Figure 11 29 Simply ignore the message and click OK to close it Steam Error Failed to start game app already running m S me m T M com EL sm seg the Steam supp ste for more information TA ie dr e or x Figure 11 29 MM REX GAME STUDIOS REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 126 11 Creating a Weather Scenario With Flight Plan FSX STEAM continued FRE I WXE Select the same ICAO location that you used in Weather Architect Figure 11 30 Figh ESM FREE FLIGHT Toga CURRENT AIRCRAFT CURRENT LOCATION FREE FLIGHT 4 AirCrealion Trike Ultralight 2 Phoenix Sky Harbor inti 1 CURRENT WEATHER see CURRENT TIME AMD SEX 3 User defined weather TAAS 3 38 CHARGE 4 a CHANGE 1 Fuel and Payload 1 Sane Hannar i l aduras j Figure 11 30 WARNING NEVER CHOOSE ANY WEATHER THEMES OR USER DEFINED WEATHER IN FSX STEAM WHEN USING WEATHER ARCHITECT THIS WILL NEGATIVELY IMPACT THE WEATHER PROCEDURE Figure 11 31 1 Fgh Simulate Ny FREE FLIGHT CURRENT AIRCRAFT CURRENT LOC
161. rt drawing weather on the map workspace right click over map P Cell Settings Reset Map HX Fly Now Create Weather Flight Plan Weather Themes Figure 8 4 Weather Cells To begin drawing your weather scenario select any of the weather cell color chips from the Weather Cells palette Figure 8 4 Selecting a weather cell color chip activates the properties of that specific weather profile Imagine you are an artist the map is your canvas and the color chips are your paint You select a color chip paint then apply that to the map canvas It s THAT simple As long as a specific color chip is activated it may be applied to the map until another color chip is selected Each color chip represents a completely separate weather parameter setting Figure 8 4 ee ee S REX GAME STUDIOS _ REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 64 CHAPTER 8 Creating a Weather Scenario FSX STEAM continued REX WX Once a color chip is selected the help tip screen disappears from view and the map is now active allowing you to begin to start drawing your weather scenario Figure 8 5 WEATHER ARCHITECT An Integrated Custom Weather Scenario Generator Weather Cells Global Wind Field Settings 280 L Click on the wind vane to the right to set the prevailing wind direction 4 gt LI Heavy Storm p Cell Settings Reset Map X Fly Now Create Weather Flight Pl
162. s valid it will proceed to the Select Installation Folder window Figure 1 5 On this window you have the option to select which folder to install Weather Architect into SEE IMPORTANT NOTE BELOW Click NEXT Select Installation Folder lt This is the folder where REX 4 Weather Architect will be installed N A To install in this folder dick Next To install to a different folder enter it below or dick Browse Folder C REX Weather Architect Advanced Installer Figure 1 5 Select Installation Folder Window WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND YOU DO NOT CHANGE THIS FOLDER LOCATION UNLESS ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY DO NOT INSTALL REX WITHIN YOUR PROGRAM FILES OR PROGRAM FILES X86 FOLDER THIS CAN CAUSE MAJOR ISSUES WITH THE OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES OF THE PROGRAM MM REX GAME STUDIOS REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 12 1 Installation continued REX ARCHITECT 6 Please confirm that you want to install Weather Architect by clicking INSTALL Figure 1 6 Ready to Install The Setup Wizard is ready to begin the REX 4 Weather Architect installation Click Install to begin the installation If you want to review or change any of your installation settings dick Back Click Cancel to exit the wizard Advanced Installer Cancel Ew
163. sented with an alert Figure 11 11 Make sure your weather scenario is complete and final as there is no way to return to the mapping system once you enter the briefing area ff Cell Settings Are you su re By clicking OK you will finalize your weather theme and will not longer be able to edit it Reset Click OK t view your briefing View Briefing gi Fly Now Figure 11 10 Figure 11 11 Once entering the briefing page you will be presented with a similar screen as in Figure 11 12 You may navigate to the multiple pages by utilizing the four 4 tabs Departure Arrival Weather and Alerts Each tabbed section contains vital flight plan and weather information REXH C K D E N Denver International Denver United States KGFA Departure Weather G KJDN ver KHLN KDIK KBIS KMLS KBHK KBTM KBZN gt KBIL KHEI KDLN DEPARTING KWYS gt xcop KDEN Denver International Denver KIDA KJAC X KCUT KMBG KBYG KSPF KPIR KCDR PARKING KTOR 55 fee r Metar SET yw 20150417 002 06011KTS 20SM RW 045BKN KGUC URNS 1 0 Q1020 97 2 KALS site en S4 We d KPGA gt MM KLVS 7 KFLG KGNT kABQ KSJN KPAN 3 Ory KBXK E KTCS KSAD KALM KATS KDMN Create Weather Flight Plan Weather Themes Figure 11 1
164. t FSX STEAM and other processes will become inactive until Weather Architect has completed its injection process Click OK Figure 8 10 WARNING During weather injection Microsoft s Flight Simulator will become inactive Please give several minutes as the weather injects into the simulator Figure 8 10 MM REX GAME STUDIOS gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 68 CHAPTER 8 Creating a Weather Scenario FSX STEAM continued FEX I WXE Once the Weather Architect application is minimized the Weather Radar will launch Text messages within the Weather Radar read as follows Waiting for Flight Simulator Please Wait followed by WARNING Protected Weather Injection Mode enabled This will protect any action from being taken on your system while the weather injects into your flight simulator to prevent weather corruption Figure 8 11 The weather engine will take a few moments processing and injecting weather depending upon the amount of weather cells drawn Figure 8 12 Protected Weatter injection Made protect fre B eran etim miyn fom E T miera while pour fi ammo prove rather sd eniti rei vao e gie prevent weather propane ny is
165. t takes advantage of the core features of FSX FSX Steam Edition Prepar3D v 1 4 and Prepar3D v2 and is tailored tor low and high end systems alike It is also DX9 DX10 and DX11 compliant You may also easily switch between simulator preference COMPATIBLE WITH S P EDITION b e pe QA 220055 on MM REX GAME STUDIOS REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 7 Important Information REX WX http windows microsoft com en us windows turn user account control on oif 1 7TC windows 2 REX GAME STUDIOS _ ______ REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 8 1 Installation F2E xL WX Before Installation Before you install REX4 Weather Architect it is highly recommended that you have upgraded to the latest Windows operating system service packs or updates REX Game Studios strives to provide the most stable program available and to do this we make sure all testing is done on the latest operating system builds with the latest updates Operating System Requirements Weather Architect is compatible with the following operating systems Windows Vista Service Pack 2 All Windows 7 Versions All Windows 8 Versions IMPORTANT NOTE AT THE TIME OF THIS USER MANUAL DEVELOPMENT WINDOWS 10 WAS IN TECHNICAL PREVIEW AND CURRENTLY IS NOT SUPPORTED IN ITS CURR
166. ter your departure airport icao name or city location KPHX KPHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Phoenix United States Select your map size Figure 9 1 You are presented with the Weather Theme Settings screen Figure 9 1 Start by assigning a name to your weather scenario theme Choose a naming convention appropriate to the weather scenario you intend to create This provides better cataloging when it comes to building your own weather library If you intend on sharing your weather theme with fellow Weather Architect users a proper naming convention is appreciated In the above example KPHX Storms has been entered Read more about shared themes in the COMMUNITY THEMES chapter Next enter your departure airport ICAO name or city location The options for the entered criteria will be populated within the drop down menu Please select the appropriate choice contained within the drop down menu In the example above KPHX is selected as the departing airport Lastly select which map size you intend on creating weather on In the example above we are using the LOCAL mapping mode NOTE Please refer to the Mapping Modes chapter to learn more Once all appropriate fields are completed click OK to continue or CANCEL to cancel the weather creation process MM REX GAME STUDIOS REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 75
167. tes Departurd Arrival i i Weather Alerts T RR pe Toy KIRK i 2 f KLXT t KALN au A 7 Ate y KAIZ KSA ARRIVAL puc at KCNU E C gt KSGF KC E KBVO EC KDFW Dallas Ft Worth International Dallas Ft ue c KBPK Z4 ou 4 KASG KARG c ve g 3 KCQB L 5 E KFSM XKAW 840 KADH 3 9 7 2 5 KCDH Metar s x uie KMLU cius KDFW 20150417 00Z 06021KTS 20SM TS O40BKN 7 31 co KAEX o 7 25 18 Q1010 2 M t gt 2 45 09 7 9 MMIC Lightning Create Weather Flight Plan Weather Themes Figure 11 14 GAME REX4 PAGE 116 Creating a Weather Scenario With Flight Plan FSX STEAM continued WEATHER CHAPTER 11 The Weather area contains the full flight plan information as well as the metar along the flight route Figure 11 15 Selecting each waypoint metar report string will snap the map to that specific waypoint as well as cause an audible weather briefing to be heard lt SR ER ARCHITECT KDF Departure Dallas Ft Wo United States ernational Dalle Weather 20150417 007 06011KTS 20SM RW O45BKN 1 0 Q1020 WAY2 20150417 007 06008 5 20SM RW 045BKN 19 13 01008 WAY3 20150417
168. to identify storms containing extreme precipitation Knowledge of the radar principle is essential in order to accurately interpret the WX Radar display The radar only detects precipitation droplets and the amount it detects depends upon the size composition and number of droplets The radar detects rainfall The radar does not detect clouds fog windshear or lightning To avoid a large storm the pilot must make decisions while still 40 NM away from it There are three functional items within WX Radar mode You may change your range of view at any time via the RNG buttons Values range from OSM to 130SM You may switch to Datalink mode by clicking the corresponding Datalink button within the frame of the unit To turn off the Weather Radar and return to the Weather Architect interface click the OFF button Figure 7 17 Same IF SD ASA JUNE O4 2015 LEVELS RANGE STATUS Wk HEADING 270 Figure 7 17 REX GAME STUDIOS REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 61 CHAPTER 8 Creating a Weather Scenario FSX STEAM Creating a Weather Scenario FSX STEAM Upon reading through the Learning Center chapter you should be familiar with the weather creation process and tools to successfully complete your first weather creation In this chapter we will step you through how to create your first weather scenario in FSX STEAM Flight Simu
169. ture KDEN Map size Country Created FLIGHTPLAN by KPHX Storms Departure KPHX Map size Local Created 04 16 2015 by Fly Now My Themes Community M V A Create Weather Flight Plan Weather Themes Figure 15 26 GAME REX4 PAGE 184 15 F2Ex WX Weather Themes Community Themes continued PAGE LOCATORS Figure 15 27 As the community based library of weather themes grow so will the number of pages used to display them There are a couple of options to help easily navigate the many pages in this library Clicking navigates to the next bank of four weather themes Clicking o navigates to the previous bank of four weather themes An Integrated Custom Weather Scenario Generator 2 B i SR ER ARCHITECT COMMUNITY All Map Sizes 3 ES KDEN Country FLIGHTPLAN by timest999 KCHD FLIGHTPLAN by reedstough KDEN Country FLIGHTPLAN by KPHX Local 04 16 2015 by 5 2 ee Create Weather Figure 15 27 KKKKK kkk Community 4 Weather Themes My Themes JUMP TO PAGE The JUMP TO PAGE drop down menu allows you to easily jump to any page within the community based weather theme library This option becomes more effective as the community library grows 2 REX GAME STUDIOS REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 185 APPEN
170. ue to your primary configuration settings If you are looking for a new challenge the REX EDGE Notification System will alert you each time a new weather scenario is uploaded into the community This feature can be turned ON or OFF within the settings area With our REX EDGE feature you are literally connected to the rest of the Weather Architect world instantly One Time Weather Injection Weather Architect is unique by design requiring weather to be injected one time thus removing many of the issues inherent in current weather engine offerings during the weather injection process Because of this Weather Architect is an extremely frame rate friendly weather application The Weather Architect interface is optimized to create the smallest footprint on the CPU and take advantage of the latest Direct X technology from the users GPU This allows more memory to be allocated for flight simulation Depart EDDF under foggy conditions become immersed in a massive storm system in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean then arrive under clear conditions at KJFK never once having to re load or update the weather MM REX GAME STUDIOS REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 5 Introduction Two Ways to View the Weather Weather Architect provides two ways to view the weather by providing a new dual mode weather radar tool DataLink and
171. uld contact Mr Tim Fuchs at tfuchs rexgamestudios 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 UR REX GAME STUDIOS REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE APPENDIX B f Support Services This SOFTWARE PRODUCT is provided as is however REX Game Studios will provide provision of support services in relation to the operation installation or remedy of issues arising to the use of the SOFTWARE at its official support website at www realenvironmentxtreme com forums g Termination Without prejudice to any other rights REX Game Studios may terminate this EULA if you fail to comply with the terms and conditions of this EULA In such event you must destroy
172. ur departing airport Select your desired Parking criteria Next enter your arrival airport ICAO name or city location The options for the entered criteria will be populated within the drop down menu Please select the appropriate choice from the drop down menu KDFW is selected as our arrival airport Enter your Flight Type and set the desired Cruising Altitude Once all fields are completed click OK to continue or CANCEL to cancel the weather creation process REX GAME STUDIOS REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 108 11 i AD IT Creating a Weather Scenario With Flight Plan FSX STEAM continued WX ARCHITECT Once submitting your preliminary Flight Plan Settings you are presented with Figure 11 3 Notice that we have selected 060 for our Global Wind Field Setting by clicking and dragging the compass needle to the desired value The first thing you will notice being different in creating weather in Flight Plan mode vs Create Weather mode is EDIT WAYPOINTS and ADD WAYPOINT buttons lt lt WEATHER ARCHITECT An Integrated Custom Weather Scenario Generator Weather Cells Global Wind Field Settinge Click on the wind vane to the riaht to set the prevailing wine ADD WAYPOINT EDIT WAYPOINTS WEATHER CELLS RIGHT CLICK Select a weather cell box to the left To reposition the mapping to start
173. ure to the pilot The color mosaic displayed on the map offers pilots a powerful weather avoidance tool The mosaic updates approximately every 8 seconds offering a close to real time weather picture Datalink mode gives you a view of the weather similar to that of most modern aircraft with uplink or satellite feed You are able to view the weather surrounding the aircraft in all directions As displayed in Figure 7 15 more options will appear by right clicking on the frame of the Weather Radar unit This allows you to set parameters which are summarized on the following table PARAMETER DESCRIPTION Gauge Opacity Sets the opacity of the Weather Radar Top Most Sets the Weather Radar as top most screen Only works when FSX is in windowed mode Minimize Minimizes the Weather Radar to the task bar Exit Closes the Weather Radar and re opens the main Weather Architect interface REX GAME STUDIOS REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 59 7 Creating a Weather Scenario FSX continued m H WWX A RADAR DATALINK There are four on screen interface display buttons that change the data displayed within the Datalink radar mode Select each of the blue buttons to switch between Radar Storm Turbulence and Icing display modes Notice that the button interface display toggles between ON and OFF as each subsequent button is selected and the data ov
174. used to display them There are a couple of options to help easily navigate the many pages in your library Clicking navigates to the next bank of four weather themes Clicking o navigates to the previous bank of four weather themes CD WEATHER AR An Integrated Custom Weather Scenario Generator KAG 7 MY THEMES _ Fiter by map sae eee Departure KMIA Miami International Map size Country KDEN Departure KDEN Denver International Map size Country KCHD KSEZ Departure KCHD Chandler Municipal Map size Local KDEN KDFW Departure KDEN Denver International Map size Country My Themes Community rn 4 ei E PS ro Create Weather Flight Plan Weather Themes Figure 15 12 JUMP TO PAGE The JUMP TO PAGE drop down menu allows you to easily jump to any page within your weather theme library This option becomes more effective as your library grows GAME REX4 PAGE 176 15 Weather Themes Community Themes FEX WX Community Themes The COMMUNITY THEMES screen Figure 15 13 is where you can review rate fly and experience all available weather themes created by fellow Weather Architect users from around the world To access COMMUNITY THEMES click the enm nu Click the 4 Community tab XLJ C wEaTH ER ARC An Integrated Custom Weather Scenario Generator P ile COMMUNITY MO
175. ycling through each sigmet icon will display the specific sigmet on the map The example below is displaying the CONVECTIVE SIGMETS KD Dallas Ft Worth Internatior7 alle United States Departure Arrival Weather KBYG KGCC KSPF Weather Alerts e KCUT e on the ICONS below to view the locat of eac KCPR c kpGw KCDR ML KTOR KAIA KTIF 5 KBBW KCYS 2 KIBM KLBF KANW o ko KEAR Broken lines and clusters of strong to severe 1 thunderstorms activity in vicinity of airport increasing in intensity over the next several hours KGJT KCNY KMTJ KGUC ares KJB WAY4 c AA Moderate turbulence reported in vicinity of airport KTEX KCEZ KALS KFMN gt KAXX ICING SIGMETS KLAM KRQE KLVS Moderate rime and icing below and in clouds KGNTIS WX Radar Lightning Create Weather Flight Plan Weather Themes Figure 10 15 GAME REX4 PAGE 96 Creating a Weather Scenario With Flight Plan FSX continued WX RADAR CHAPTER 10 The WX RADAR mode displays precipitation intensity on the map NOT cloud cover Figure 10 16 GREEN represents light precipitation YELLOW represents moderate precipitation RED represents heavy or severe precipitation Fog xt Dallas Ft Worth International Dalle KD F United States Departure Weather Flight Plan Weather KDI Alerts KLLJ KSUN KBYI 20150417
176. ze you intend on creating weather on In the example above we are using the LOCAL mapping mode NOTE Please refer to the Mapping Modes chapter to learn more Once all appropriate fields are completed click OK to continue or CANCEL to cancel the weather creation process MM REX GAME STUDIOS REX4 WEATHER ARCHITECT USER GUIDE PAGE 51 7 Creating a Weather Scenario FSX continued gt WX APCHIT Once submitting your preliminary Weather Theme Settings you are presented with Figure 7 2 Notice that we have selected 280 for our Global Wind Field Setting by clicking and dragging the compass needle to the desired location rex C WEATHER ARCHITECT An Integrated Custom Weather Scenario Generator Weather Cells Global Wind Field Settings Click on the wind vane to the right to set the prevailing wind direction WEATHER CELLS RIGHT CLICK Select a weather cell box to the left To reposition the mapping _ to start drawing weather on the map workspace right click over map P Cell Settings Reset Map HX Fly Now uoo Create Weather Flight Plan Weather Themes Figure 7 2 Weather Cells To begin drawing your weather scenario select any of the weather cell color chips from the Weather Cells palette Figure 7 3 Selecting a weather cell color chip activates the properties of that sp

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