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FTX Global Vector 1.30 Prepar3D v3 (P3D v3) and a comprehensive scenery upgrade developed by

. It replaces default simulator vector data with high-resolution global Geographic Information System (GIS) data to improve the realism of terrain features like coastlines, roads, and water bodies. Key Features of Vector 1.30 Accurate Water Bodies

: Includes corrected coastlines, rivers, lakes, and oceans using new shoreline and beach textures for a natural appearance. Detailed Infrastructure

: Adds motorways, freeways, main roads, roundabouts with moving vehicle traffic, tram lines, railway yards, and power lines. Landmarks & Flora : Features golf courses, city parks, and forests. Elevation Correction : The version 1.30 release includes a Vector Configuration Tool -FSX P3D- FTX Global Vector 1.30 Prepar3D v3 Quad

specifically designed to fix "sunken" or "plateaued" airports by correcting airport elevations to match aftermarket mesh sceneries. Bridges & Tunnels

: Adds extrusion bridges and tunnel entrances to improve road network accuracy. Compatibility & Installation Simulator Support : This specific version (1.30) is compatible with FSX: Steam Edition Prepar3D v1, v2, and v3 Integration

: It is designed as part of a "Total Simulator Overhaul" and works best when paired with the FTX Global BASE Pack (which replaces ground textures) and FTX openLC (which improves landclass placement). Management : For modern systems, Orbx products are managed through the Orbx Central utility, which handles downloads and updates. Quad Installer FTX Global Vector 1

: The "Quad" reference typically refers to the multi-installer nature of Orbx products from that era, which could simultaneously support FSX and multiple versions of P3D in a single package. Recommended Configuration Tips AEC (Airport Elevation Correction)

: If you experience floating or sunken aircraft at airports, use the Vector Config Tool

to run the "Auto-Configuration" for AEC. This scans your library and adjusts the elevation for thousands of default airports. Performance Performance Benchmarks On a standard quad-core CPU (e

: To maintain higher frame rates in dense areas, you can use the configuration tool to disable secondary features like power lines or smaller side roads. tool for a specific region? Global VECTOR - Orbx

Performance Benchmarks

On a standard quad-core CPU (e.g., i7-4790k or i5-6600k @ 4.2Ghz), running Vector 1.30 introduces approximately a 3 to 7 FPS hit over default data. However, the benefit is the reduction of stutters. Because Vector prioritizes how data is streamed from the hard drive (or SSD), quad-core users report smoother transitions between tiles because the scenery loading is offloaded from the main render thread.

Pro Tip for P3D v3 Users: Ensure you have the "Use High-Resolution Terrain Textures" checked. Vector 1.30 relies on this to deconflict elevation data.

Part 2: Installation Guide (Manual Method)

If you have the installer executable (.exe):

  1. Run the Installer: Right-click the installer and select "Run as Administrator".
  2. Select Simulator: The installer should detect Prepar3D v3. Ensure the checkbox for P3D is selected.
  3. Select Library Location:
    • Ideally, install it outside of your main P3D folder (e.g., C:\Orbx\... or D:\Libraries\Orbx\...) to keep your simulator directory clean.
    • Note: This is a "Vector" library; it installs a massive amount of data (approx 8GB+).
  4. Let it Run: The installer will extract files and update the scenery library automatically.

If the files are not in an installer format (Loose folders):

  1. Copy the scenery folder to a location of your choice (e.g., D:\P3D_Addons\Orbx_Vector).
  2. Open Prepar3D v3.
  3. Go to Scenery Library -> Add Area.
  4. Navigate to the folder you just copied and add it. Crucial: Ensure it sits below your ORBX regions (like FTX England, PNW) but above the default scenery entries.

Resource: FTX Global Vector 1.30 — Prepar3D v3 (FSX/P3D ecosystem)

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