Eric C Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Hey guys and gals, I had a post recently asking everyone what they thought of AutoStar X, and ended up saying that the manual deterred me from even trying it because it was wordy, speculative, and confusing. http://www.orbxsyste...-on-autostar-x/ The manual is wordy, but the program adds a subtle change to the night sky, but enough of a change that it will make you smile during your night flights (especially above FL200) enjoying the wonderful view. Rob Newman from the forums was kind enough to email me just the stars.dat file which I replaced with the original file in fsx (made a backup of the original of course), and I made some screenshots showing the nice effect. So, I apologize for judging the program off the manual, but all of us simmers are skeptical of adding any add on that may make us have to reinstall FSX all over again.... Here's a shot that I took without AustoStar (Default FSX) These shots are with AutoStar installed The change is subtle but enough to make you really notice the night time sky especially during those long cruise/en-route phases of flight. Here's the link for AutoStar X and it is free http://flyawaysimula...fsx-autostar-x/ And here's the HD moon texture in case anyone doesn't have it yet, which also goes well with AutoStar http://fsxtimes.word...n-and-the-star/ Enjoy the program and when I'm wrong on something, there is no shame to raise my hand as high as the sky and say, "I was wrong, and I'm sorry" Later Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boetie Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Thanks Eric, please disregard my query in the screenshot section - now I know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric C Posted August 25, 2012 Author Share Posted August 25, 2012 Thanks Eric, please disregard my query in the screenshot section - now I know! No problem buddy, I was quick on the trigger and already replied but no worries Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jethro VH-JET Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Thanks Eric, After seeing your pics here I am convinced, these stars are magnificent, I'm off to install AutostarX. Thanks for feedback about this little program, dawn and dusk are my favorite times to fly. Orbx + Autostar + Shade. Oh what a beautiful marble we live on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Emms Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Tes Eric it sure does look real nice i might have to give it a go after all. cheers Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davenicoll Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Excellent pics Eric... Just love the curvature of the Earth in a couple of them. Looks like a great little program. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric C Posted August 25, 2012 Author Share Posted August 25, 2012 Thanks Eric, After seeing your pics here I am convinced, these stars are magnificent, I'm off to install AutostarX. Thanks for feedback about this little program, dawn and dusk are my favorite times to fly. Orbx + Autostar + Shade. Oh what a beautiful marble we live on. No problem Jeff, and I agree that there is nothing like a nice dawn and dusk flight. Enjoy the program buddy Tes Eric it sure does look real nice i might have to give it a go after all. cheers Iain Very nice Iain, that manual was the only problem but that add on is very nice. Excellent pics Eric... Just love the curvature of the Earth in a couple of them. Looks like a great little program. Thanks a lot Dave. The program does make for a great view, especially the higher cruising altitude you fly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FSMontie Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 That looks pretty good, I would like to try it my self, but I can not run the program, it sayx "MSVBVM50.DLL is missing"... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Newman Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 You need to have the Microsoft visual basic runtime module installed... just do a search for MSVBM50.exe and install from the link on the Microsoft support site... takes just mere minutes... You need to have the Microsoft visual basic runtime module installed... just do a search for MSVBM50.exe and install from the link on the Microsoft support site... takes just mere minutes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venturi Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 stunning pics Eric "Rob Newman from the forums was kind enough to email me just the stars.dat file which I replaced with the original file in fsx " would you be able to share the file? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric C Posted August 26, 2012 Author Share Posted August 26, 2012 stunning pics Eric "Rob Newman from the forums was kind enough to email me just the stars.dat file which I replaced with the original file in fsx " would you be able to share the file? Thanks, and no problem Zoran, just message me your email address and I'll get the file to ya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venturi Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 motorevents@gmail.com cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric C Posted August 26, 2012 Author Share Posted August 26, 2012 motorevents@gmail.com cheers Just sent it Zoron, enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ETOPS3 TTV Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Would you mind sending me a copy as well? williamclarkfaa@hotmail.com Thanks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venturi Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 For some reason it wont let me open the Pdf manual ,from two sources Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockliffe Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Nice screenies Eric and thanks for the update. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jethro VH-JET Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 For some reason it wont let me open the Pdf manual ,from two sources Hey Zoran I didn't get a .PDF in my download just a AutoStarX_manual.doc a readme.txt, What happens when you try to open the file. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric C Posted August 28, 2012 Author Share Posted August 28, 2012 Would you mind sending me a copy as well? williamclarkfaa@hotmail.com Thanks... Just sent it Will. Enjoy buddy Nice screenies Eric and thanks for the update. No problem Howard, I had to admit I was wrong on this one after trying it and seeing the difference on those night flights. For some reason it wont let me open the Pdf manual ,from two sources Zoron, I think the file I got was a word or notepad file. If you can't get it to open let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullfox Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 This utility has come up again recently. I cannot get it to load the new star data into fsx. Any ideas to fix the problem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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