Replaces the default, blurry ground textures (grass, asphalt, dirt, forests) with high-definition textures.
ORBX FTX Global Vector is a comprehensive global scenery upgrade for Microsoft Flight Simulator X (FSX)
To get the most out of FTX Global Vector V1.30, it helps to understand how it fits into the broader ORBX ecosystem. It is designed to work as a layer sandwich:
The difference that FTX Global Vector makes is nothing short of revolutionary. When comparing default FSX to a sim enhanced with FTX Global Base and Vector, the improvements are immediately apparent. FSX ORBX FTX Global Vector V1 30
Developed in partnership with PILOT’S, Vector utilizes accurate vector data to reshape the entire planet. Version 1.30 is a specific, highly stable update that resolved many early performance bugs, fixed floating airport issues, and streamlined the configuration process for end-users. Key Features of Version 1.30
For a massive community of simmers who cannot afford modern hardware upgrades, or who have curated a decade's worth of payware for FSX: Steam Edition, ORBX FTX Global Vector V1.30 represents the absolute peak of what the ESP engine (FSX/P3D) can achieve. It took a world that felt like a video game and gave it the geographical of a real-world map.
Originally designed for FSX and Prepar3D v1-4, Vector has since been updated for newer platforms. ORBX released a completely rebuilt version for in June 2020. Key changes included: When comparing default FSX to a sim enhanced
Introduces accurate boundaries for golf courses, city parks, forests, and cemeteries. What’s New and Improved in Version 1.30?
The Vector Control Panel allows users to customize their scenery loadout:
: Continuous refinement of Geographic Information System (GIS) data to fix incorrectly placed coastlines or missing islands. Compatibility Fixes Key Features of Version 1
In your FSX Scenery Library, Vector entries should generally sit below your individual airport add-ons but above your base textures.
Touching down at KSEA, the runway lights felt like a welcome home to a world that finally looked right. 💡 Fixed: Frozen water in tropical regions. Added: Thousands of miles of missing tertiary roads.