nandrews Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 I want to make sure I am up-to-date with Freeware on this site. But I am not sure where/how I can check for changes. I see posts in this forum saying the the Freeware FTX Global Packs have been updated. But somewhat confusingly the page with the packs download doesn't show any date or version (as is clearly shown on Payware downloads) I also see that some docs relating to the new Freeware are in the General disccusions forum. I am grateful to all the authors of Freeware and I am sure they want their work to be well know. Is there a routine for notifying the group of any new Freeware? Also I find it very useful to have a map of the Freeware and I see there is a recently updated Google Earth display. Appreciating that it requires someone to do the work, but will a new map be available with each update? Thanks Nigel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack the Swede in Spain Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 This is NOT a perfect solution, maybe not even good, but it works for me. When I visit the ORBX Forum, I go to the Community Scenery Addons thread http://www.orbxsystems.com/forum/forum/165-community-scenery-addons/and look at the date of the first posting of a topic and usually I can find new scenery add-ons or updated versions. Jack the Swede in Spain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Hamilton Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 Grab the newest library file, Central V2 has been released. When you run Central, it'll flag anything that has an update available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack the Swede in Spain Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 Thanks Bruce, didn´t know that the NEW Central also keeps track of the freeware sceneries. (those published in the Community Scenery Addons thread) Jack the Swede in Spain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nandrews Posted April 5, 2015 Author Share Posted April 5, 2015 I did just d/l the new libs and saw a new FTX Central. That seems a good way to flag the updates and if it does Freeware too that's a bonus! Thanks Nigel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben McClintock Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 Hi guys, The new FTX Central will notify users of updates to Orbx created freeware as Bruce said (e.g. the Global Freeware airport packs). In fact, if you are using the new FTX Central v2 you can download and install the freeware airport packs from within FTX Central (so no need to visit the website). You can learn more about this feature here. However, at this stage it will not provide update services for addons created by the community (i.e. addons that are in the Community Scenery Addons subforum). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Hill Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 Hi Guy's, Concerning the freeware packs. Those that are supplying the freeware pack airports provide me with any updates, which I include in the airport uploads to Ed. Therefore any updates/corrections are automatically included when the overall pack is updated.. Cheers, Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nandrews Posted April 5, 2015 Author Share Posted April 5, 2015 That sounds excellent. Nigel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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