From fece2fd3c15a032c9ae7b56f501f635bef51bb5b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frank Kopp Date: Fri, 15 Nov 2024 16:32:32 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 1/3] Updated insallation and version pages for A380X Dev version --- docs/aircraft/install/fbw-versions.md | 41 +++-------------- docs/aircraft/install/installation.md | 64 ++++++++++++++++----------- 2 files changed, 43 insertions(+), 62 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/aircraft/install/fbw-versions.md b/docs/aircraft/install/fbw-versions.md index dd0a68f6e..5ba872b20 100644 --- a/docs/aircraft/install/fbw-versions.md +++ b/docs/aircraft/install/fbw-versions.md @@ -25,22 +25,11 @@ You can view the latest changes to our aircraft via the commits to the master br #### Development Version Changelogs -
- -- **A32NX** - - --- - - The latest additions to this version can be seen either in the official - [CHANGELOG](https://github.com/flybywiresim/aircraft/blob/master/.github/CHANGELOG.md). - -- **A380X** - - --- +The latest additions to the project can be seen either in the official - A changelog is not yet available. +[CHANGELOG](https://github.com/flybywiresim/aircraft/blob/master/.github/CHANGELOG.md){.md-button target=new} -
+This changelog contains all changes made to the Development Versions of the A32NX and A380X aircraft. --- @@ -54,6 +43,8 @@ for users who do not want to update their aircraft as often or require less freq This version will not always be up-to-date, but we work hard at ensuring its compatibility with the current version of Microsoft Flight Simulator. +See [Latest Release Notes for the Stable Versions](/latest-release/) +
- **A32NX - Current Stable Version** @@ -66,7 +57,7 @@ Microsoft Flight Simulator. --- - *Pending Release* +
@@ -75,23 +66,3 @@ Microsoft Flight Simulator. !!! danger "" We have discontinued our Experimental Version. Latest features and testing will be on the Development Version of the aircraft. -## Version Comparison - -
- -- **A32NX - Release Notes** - - --- - - See [Latest Release Notes for the A32NX Stable Version](/latest-release/) - -- **A380X - Release Notes** - - --- - - *Pending Release* - -
- -For all changes made to any of our Development versions since the last major release of the Stable version, refer to -the [Version Changelogs](#development-version-changelogs) section above. diff --git a/docs/aircraft/install/installation.md b/docs/aircraft/install/installation.md index fff31ae4c..4f6b5fa9d 100644 --- a/docs/aircraft/install/installation.md +++ b/docs/aircraft/install/installation.md @@ -37,6 +37,16 @@ You can send us logs to our [Discord](https://discord.gg/flybywire){target=new} ### Manual Installation +!!! bug "Manual Installation is not recommended" + We recommend using the FlyByWire Installer for the best download and installation experience. The Installer uses the + Cloudflare CDN to ensure fast downloads and also download smaller chunks of the file to ensure more stability during + the download process. + + Manual download is done from GitHub, which can be slower and less reliable. + + Especially during a build and upload of the master branch the manual download can be tricky as files might be + missing or being changed during the download process. +
- **Download A32NX** @@ -47,12 +57,12 @@ You can send us logs to our [Discord](https://discord.gg/flybywire){target=new} **Current Stable Version -** - Stable is our variant that has the least bugs and best performance. This version will not always be up-to-date, but we guarantee its compatibility with each major patch from MSFS. - - [Download Stable](https://github.com/flybywiresim/aircraft/releases/download/assets/stable/A32NX-stable.zip){.md-button target=new} + Stable is our variant that has the least bugs and best performance. This version will not always be up-to-date, + but we ensure its compatibility with each major patch from MSFS. - Latest release notes: [View Here](/latest-release/) + [Download Stable](https://github.com/flybywiresim/aircraft/releases/download/assets/stable/A32NX-stable.zip){.md-button target=new} + Latest release notes: [View Here](/latest-release/) === "Development Version" @@ -60,44 +70,44 @@ You can send us logs to our [Discord](https://discord.gg/flybywire){target=new} It updates whenever something is added to the 'master' branch on GitHub. - [Download Development](https://github.com/flybywiresim/aircraft/releases/download/assets/master/A32NX-master.7z){.md-button target=new} - - **IMPORTANT:** - - View information on Autopilot / Fly-By-Wire [here](../a32nx/feature-guides/autopilot-fbw.md) - + [Download Development](https://github.com/flybywiresim/aircraft/releases/download/assets/master/A32NX-master.7z){.md-button target=new} + - **Download A380X** --- - Download via our Installer. - - [Download Installer](https://api.flybywiresim.com/installer){ .md-button target=new} + === "Stable Version" - --- + **Current Stable Version -** - === "4K Texture Option" + Stable is our variant that has the least bugs and best performance. This version will not always be up-to-date, + but we ensure its compatibility with each major patch from MSFS. - [System Requirements](../../aircraft/install/installation.md#estimated-system-requirements-for-a380x) + [Download Stable](https://github.com/flybywiresim/aircraft/releases){.md-button target=new} - Includes our 4K downscaled cabin, cockpit and exterior textures. Choose this option for reduced stutters, better performance, with HIGH or lower texture resolution setting. + Latest release notes: [View Here](/latest-release/) - Additionally, if you intend to use the following: + === "Development Version" - - Use frame generation - - Virtual Reality (VR) - - DX12 beta - - or are otherwise limited by your graphics card VRAM amount. + Development will have the latest features that will end up in the next stable. Bugs are to be expected. - === "8K Texture Option" + It updates whenever something is added to the 'master' branch on GitHub. - [System Requirements](../../aircraft/install/installation.md#estimated-system-requirements-for-a380x) + [Download Development](https://github.com/flybywiresim/aircraft/releases/tag/assets%2Fmaster){.md-button target=new} + + **4K vs. 8K Textures:** - Includes our 8K full resolution cabin, cockpit and exterior textures. This is the full fidelity experience and our recommendation if your system is powerful enough to support it. Realistic and in high detail. + We recommend using the **4K texture option** for + + - Use frame generation + - Virtual Reality (VR) + - DX12 beta + - or are otherwise limited by your graphics card VRAM amount. - - DX11 recommended - - HIGH or lower texture resolution setting recommended + Use the **8K texture option** for the full fidelity experience if your system is powerful enough to support it. + - DX11 recommended + - HIGH or lower texture resolution setting recommended
[//]: # ( === "Experimental Version") From 41fa5cf03d2dc03d7f11258ba102e69cccef3a84 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frank Kopp Date: Fri, 15 Nov 2024 17:15:45 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 2/3] Test --- docs/aircraft/install/installation.md | 15 ++++++++------- 1 file changed, 8 insertions(+), 7 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/aircraft/install/installation.md b/docs/aircraft/install/installation.md index 4f6b5fa9d..eb40477bb 100644 --- a/docs/aircraft/install/installation.md +++ b/docs/aircraft/install/installation.md @@ -95,19 +95,20 @@ You can send us logs to our [Discord](https://discord.gg/flybywire){target=new} [Download Development](https://github.com/flybywiresim/aircraft/releases/tag/assets%2Fmaster){.md-button target=new} - **4K vs. 8K Textures:** - +

**4K vs. 8K Textures:**

+ We recommend using the **4K texture option** for - Use frame generation - - Virtual Reality (VR) - - DX12 beta - - or are otherwise limited by your graphics card VRAM amount. - + - Virtual Reality (VR) + - DX12 beta + - or are otherwise limited by your graphics card VRAM amount TEST. + Use the **8K texture option** for the full fidelity experience if your system is powerful enough to support it. - + - DX11 recommended - HIGH or lower texture resolution setting recommended + [//]: # ( === "Experimental Version") From 56677065fdb50ca6208baa2bd2fffc7c93fde749 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frank Kopp Date: Fri, 15 Nov 2024 17:16:15 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 3/3] Test --- docs/aircraft/install/installation.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/docs/aircraft/install/installation.md b/docs/aircraft/install/installation.md index eb40477bb..1a1b5f58d 100644 --- a/docs/aircraft/install/installation.md +++ b/docs/aircraft/install/installation.md @@ -102,7 +102,7 @@ You can send us logs to our [Discord](https://discord.gg/flybywire){target=new} - Use frame generation - Virtual Reality (VR) - DX12 beta - - or are otherwise limited by your graphics card VRAM amount TEST. + - or are otherwise limited by your graphics card VRAM amount. Use the **8K texture option** for the full fidelity experience if your system is powerful enough to support it.