REX

829: REX Update Patch Admin Right Fix

| Tom Tsui

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Three days ago, REX Simulations’ AccuSeason Advanced Edition released a technical update patch for bug fixes, etc.  However,  the automatic update function of the app in my system failed.  So I need to perform a manual update by downloading the patch and run to install it.
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Sadly, the update patch installation also failed with some “access right” errors, meaning the patch requires to be run with Administrator Right.

So I right-click on the update patch in *.msp format.  But there is no “Run as administrator” option available.
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Following is what I do to run the patch as administrator: Continue reading →

702: Airport Enhancement – REX vs Zinertek

| Tom Tsui

After Zinertek released its Enhanced Airport Graphics for MSFS a few months ago, REX Game Studio just follows to announce their Real Global Airport Texture for MSFS as well.  To me, it’s pretty similar to what they compete in FSX/P3D environment before.AirportTexture_REX AirportTexture_Zinertek_resize

In terms of pricing, REX’s version is $17.95, which is about a dollar more than Zinertek’s $16.97.

Does that extra dollar makes REX’s new product better than Zinertek’s?

Let’s put aside the quality of enhancement first, the extra one dollar does give users a choice of 4 combinations spawned from New & Used Taxiway Markings and Heavy & Light Rubber Buildups, against Zinertek’s only one universal style.

How are they different and are they better ?

Followings are two sets of photos briefly comparing the two products.  I’ll give my choice at the end of the story.

Since the size of the photos are a bit large (1,800 x 1,100) , be patient if your network isn’t fast. Continue reading →

400: A Quick Report on REX Airports HD

| Tom Tsui

I was planning to write a follow-up on the REX Worldwide Airports HD.   Following is my reply to Paul who commented my Post regarding the product earlier.

Short but seems to be good to express what I (as a user) feel about it so far: Continue reading →

News: REX WorldWide Airports HD Released

| Tom Tsui

REX Simulations has just released its WorldWide Airports HD.   Have placed my order and the files over 6GB are being downloaded.
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Have tried a number of other similar products before but not completely satisfied.   Based on the good work REX has done before, I can’t wait to see the fine graphics details to bring to my system.

Orbx has announced the development of HD autogens, if I remember correctly.   Everything will be HD in flight simulation in a year or two.

In other words, time to upgrade our PC hardware, too.

Edit: Quickly installed it and the result is Continue reading →

121: Giving Grass a New Definition

| Tom Tsui

I have Real Environment Xtreme (REX) installed for a long time but I didn’t aware that its freeware could bring additional enhancements to FSX until recently.   I thought they were included in the package.

The Enhanced Grass Texture freeware instantly upgrades the grass resolution to a new height.  (Edit: The company has changed its rule.  To download, you must register and login to their public forum.)

Installation is as easy as snapping fingers.   But DO REMEMBER to make a backup of the original grass texture file.   Moreover, it may have barely perceptible impact to the overall performance.