REX Sky Force 3D

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REX Sky Force 3D

Published on Jun 9, 2016

Total Atmospheric Immersion for FSX, FSX:Steam and Prepar3D!

Official site: http://rexskyforce.com/


Sky Force 3D is a complete overhaul of the weather and environment experience, bringing dimension to FSX, FSX Steam, and Prepar3D v1, 2, 3 and 4.

• New 3D Cloud Models and Structures Based on Real-World Cloud Classification

• Dynamic Synchronization

• New Cloud SDK (No more upside-down clouds or repeating cloud bottoms)

• Natural Photo-Based Environment Textures

• New Weather Engine

• Integrated Flight Center

• Interactive Mapping System

• Built-in PTA Integration

• Innovative Sky and Sun Atmospherics

• New Lightning Effects

• New HD Environment Sound Effects

• All Packaged in a 4.6GB Download, Expandable to Nearly 20GB

• Compatible With All Weather Engines and Environment Products

• and Much More!

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Released

http://rexskyforce.com/

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Update

PRODUCT: Sky Force
BUILD: Technical Update 2.4.0
STATUS: Development
ISSUE DATE:
Monday, November 18, 2019

DEVELOPER MESSAGE:

It has been a few weeks since our last update on Technical Update 2.4 for Sky Force. We have been working on this update to prepare Sky Force and the user for the major upgrade that is coming with Creative Update 1.0.

In addition, we have added a function that eliminates the need for the user having to re-register the software after an update.

The following is the list of fix items coming with Technical Update 2.4.0:

Fixed – Mapping upper level winds greater than 100kts depiction
Fixed – Upper level winds greater than 100kts with weather injection
Fixed – Green bar showing when disabled
Fixed – Reduced the cloud shader brightness down
Fixed – Weather briefing connection issue
Added – Function to prevent re-registration after installed update
Added – Function to save themes to server
Added – Function to save user settings to server
Added – Functions for preparation for Creative Update 1.0

It is our hope to start the Alpha cycle testing within the next few weeks.

NEXT UPDATE:
Monday, December 9, 2019

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PRODUCT: Sky Force
BUILD: Technical Update 2.4 and Creative Update 1.0
STATUS: Development
ISSUE DATE:
Monday, December 9, 2019

DEVELOPER MESSAGE:

Technical Update 2.4 is nearing development.  The delay has been as we continue to put the finishing touches on Creative Update 1.0.
 
This has required us to add some additional features to Technical Update 2.4 that will be required for Creative Update 1.0.

One KEY feature that is being added is that EVERYONE has asked for is the ability to update the product or reinstall without having to re-register the product. This is coming to ALL REX 5 products over the next couple of months.

Stay tuned for more feature information over the next few weeks...

NEXT UPDATE:
Monday, December 23, 2019

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PRODUCT: REX Sky Force
BUILD: Technical Update 2.4.0
STATUS: Pre-Debug Phase
ISSUE DATE:
Monday, December 23, 2019

DEVELOPER MESSAGE:
Great news... We are packaging Technical Update 2.4.0 for Alpha Cycle testing.

This is a crucial update as it includes several background features that are needed for the update coming major upgrade Creative Update 1.0

We will be starting its Alpha Cycle testing phase next week with our QA Team and then our Insider Team.

Creative Update 1.0 is progressing well and once we have released Technical Update 2.4.0 to the public we will be able to add the remaining pieces of this major upgrade.

We hope to start testing Creative Update 1.0 towards the end of January 2020.

BTW – Creative Update 1.0 will not be the official name when released.  We will be revealing this soon.


NEXT UPDATE:
Monday, January 6, 2019

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BUILD: Technical Update 2.4.0
STATUS: Pre-Debug Phase
ISSUE DATE:
Monday, January 6, 2019

DEVELOPER MESSAGE:

Alpha Cycle testing of Technical Update 2.4.0 will begin tomorrow and run through next week.

Our release for testing was slightly delayed because of some changes that were made to the startup of the program and connecting to the backup files.

We are excited that users will not have to re-register each time after updates.

This update is crucial to the upcoming major update in Creative Update 1.0.

An official fix list will be provided when we get to the Pre-Deployment Phase.

NEXT UPDATE:
Monday, January 13, 2019

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PRODUCT: REX Sky Force
BUILD: Technical Update 2.4.0
STATUS: Debug Phase
ISSUE DATE:
Thursday, January 16, 2020

DEVELOPER MESSAGE:
Please accept our apologizes for the VERY late update.  Things have been very busy in the development department.

Regarding Technical Update 2.4.0

We are finishing our Alpha cycle testing of this build.  There are a few minor issues that need to be resolved.  Our team will decide Monday, January 20th if we will be doing a Beta cycle of testing once all test results have been compiled.

NEXT UPDATE:
Monday, January 20, 2020

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PRODUCT:REX Sky Force
BUILD: Technical Update 2.4.0
STATUS:Debug Phase
DATE ISSUED:
Monday, January 27, 2020

SUBJECT:
Status of Technical Update 2.4.0

DEVELOPER MESSAGE:

Hello Everyone -

We completed our Alpha Cycle testing of Technical Update 2.4.0.  We did receive several fixes that need to be looked at. Again this build is very crucial to the upcoming release of Creative Update 1.0.  Therefore, these fixes must be addresse before release.

One of the issues that has been reported is the QNH reported over open areas being too low.  This is a high priority fix item for us and we should be pushing this fix out prior to the release of Technical Update 2.4.0.  We are able to accomplish this because most of the weather engine processing occurs on our servers and not locally.

It is our plan to run the Technical Update through the Beta Cycle testing phase starting the week of February 3rd.  With a release of Technical Update 2.4.0 around mid February or earlier.


NEXT UPDATE:
Monday, February 3, 2020

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PRODUCT:REX Sky Force 3D
BUILD:Technical Update 2.4
STATUS:Pre-Deployment Phase
ISSUE DATE:
Monday, February 10, 2020

DEVELOPER MESSAGE:
Thank you everyone for your patience in waiting for this update.

We have officially moved Technical Update 2.4 into the pre-deployment phase.  We are targeting a release of this build on Tuesday, February 25th.  The reason for the slight delay is we will be releasing Environment Force the week before.

This is a very crucial update in that it provides key features in which Creative Update 1.0 will be using.

Here is the official fix list which will be included in Technical Update 2.4:

•    Fixed – removed requirement for registration after an update.
•    Fixed – cloud shader issue with clouds being too bright
•    Fixed – upper level winds to show greater than 100kts within interactive mapping system
•    Fixed – upper level winds to render above 100kts within the weather engine.
•    Fixed – pressure issue within the weather engine.
•    Added – backup and restore themes function to REX EDGE servers.
•    Added - backup and restore settings function to REX EDGE servers.
•    Added –backup and restore function of themes to local user hard-drive.
•    Added –backup and restore function of settings to local user hard-drive.
•    Added – popup reminder to re-install textures when HDR settings or resolutions are changed.
•    Added – new support reference link.

NEXT UPDATE:
Monday, February 24, 2020

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PRODUCT: REX 5 – Sky Force
BUILD: Technical Update 2.4.R
STATUS: Pre-Deployment Phase
ISSUE DATE:
Tuesday, February 18, 2020

DEVELOPER MESSAGE:
First things first...

We apologize for the delay in our update.  Due to the server outage yesterday, our team was unable to post the latest update.

Due to the delay in the release of Environment Force, the release of Technical Update 2.4 for Sky Force has been pushed out to: Tuesday, March 3, 2020.

NEXT UPDATE:
Monday, March 2, 2020