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Posted: Sun Apr 20, 2008 11:54 am Post subject: Trouble with 9dragon scenery

Hi Guys!

I have some problems in 9dragonv2 scenery. I download it from avsim.com. And here's the problems:

1.When i want to go to the chekherboard hill, the flight sim's crash. sometimes it happen near the checkerboard or at the top of it, and it happens when the time is set to day, and there's no problem when the time is set to night.
2. sometimes the flight sim crash while flying in some area over koowlon city, on harbour, and car park roof.

What's wrong with it??? Crying or Very sad

it still crashing even i installed the 9dragon update v2.1

anyone knows the problem and can help me fix it?

Posted: Sun Apr 20, 2008 3:15 pm Post subject:

first off, welcome to the Surclaro Family. I personally do not have the solution quite yet, but I and a few others will be glad to look into your delima.

Would there be any chance that you could provide us a link to the download that you got so that we know exactly which one you downloaded, as well as your system specifications.. processor, memory, video card, hard drive

also what planes are you flying when your Sim crashes. Are there any error messages that pop up after it closes? have you tried other planes with that scenery?

Posted: Sun Apr 20, 2008 3:27 pm Post subject:

You may want to take some time and read an earlier post by me: Here: http://forums.surclaro.com/ftopic13482.html

Mel.

Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2008 1:34 am Post subject:

The link is:

1. http://library.avsim.net/download.php?DLID=116777 (part 1 of 4)
2. http://library.avsim.net/download.php?DLID=116781 (part 2 of 4)
3. http://library.avsim.net/download.php?DLID=116782 (part 3 of 4)
4. http://library.avsim.net/download.php?DLID=116783 (part 4 of 4)
5. http://library.avsim.net/download.php?DLID=119570 (9dragonV2 update)
6. http://fsfiles.org/PA/index.php?act=view&id=29 (complete package of 9dragonV2 except the update)

For the plane. i already try use all aircraft i have. like SGA/FFX, POSKY, iFDG, PMDG 737NG(600/700/800/900 series), RFP:747-200, and default aircraft. When i use this aircrafts, the flight sim is crash at the place i told.

Sorry. i'm already uninstalled the 9dragonV2 scenery so i forgot the error message. But i will install it again to check it. For my computer specs... maybe standard requier specs for FS9 (acttually i forgot... sorry Laughing

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Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2008 3:43 am Post subject:

Do you still have the same problem since the re-install???

RD

Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2008 10:00 am Post subject:

With regard to the links you have listed above, the Author has since released an Auto Installer version, some people were having issues with files not going into their designated folders, this was throwing up issue's similar to yours.

I will try and track down the link for Auto Installer, it does all the donkey work for you, then you can delete everything you have, and start afresh.

Mel.

Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2008 10:42 am Post subject:

No. I don't have same problem since uninstalled it.

Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2008 11:02 am Post subject:

Sorry........... So are we now saying that your problem is resolved ?

Mel.

Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2008 1:03 pm Post subject:

Yes...

But i still want to know why the flight sim crash while i go to the place i mention above, because i really want to fly to VHHX without problems, just like in the real world. Crying or Very sad

I just want to know and solve the problems. That's all...

If someone know how to fix it... Just let me know...

Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2008 1:53 pm Post subject:

Now you are confusing the issue, I asked if your problem was resolved, you replied "Yes", but towards the end of your post, you say it's not.... Rolling Eyes

I posted a link for you to read fully, and inwardly digest, it seems you have not done so, so here it is again........ Pay particular attention to the last paragraph..... If you do not do as they instruct, you will crash on finals.
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When you are ready to download 9Dragons you will find it has been divided into 5 1. parts and labeled accordingly:
Part1of5 Part2of5 Part3of5 Part4of5 Part5of5
Create a temporary folder on your hard drive and download all five parts into the 2. same work folder. You will now see 5 zipped files named:
9dragon1.zip 9dragon2.zip 9dragon3.zip 9dragon4.zip 9dragon5.zip
Unzip all the files into the same work folder here or to another folder if that is easier – just keep them all together for ease of install. You may encounter a few files over-writing themselves as these are part of some website’s requirement files. But do not worry, just say yes. The 9D program files will not be overwritten.
You will now see the following 18 folders:3.
1 9Dragons Pilots Guide (which you are currently reading)
2 9Dragons
3 9Dragons - Autogen
4 9Dragons - Landclass
5 9Dragons - AFCADS
6 9Dragons - Copy these files to your FS9 Effects folder
7 9Dragons - Copy these files to your FS9 Effects-texture folder
8 9Dragons - Copy these files to your FS9 Scenery-asia-scenery folder
9 9Dragons - Copy these files to your FS9 Scenery-asia-texture folder
10 9Dragons - Copy these files to your FS9 Scenery-Generic-scenery folder
11 9Dragons - Copy these files to your main FS9 Texture folder
12 9Dragons - Copy this file to your FS9 Scenery-Vehicles-scenery folder
13 9Dragons - Copy these files to your FS9 Scenery-World-texture folder
14 9Dragons - Copy these files to your FS9 Scenery-World-texture folder
15 9Dragons - Copy these files to your FS9 Scenery-World-texture folder
16 9Dragons - Copy these files to your FS9 Scenery-World-texture folder
17 9Dragons - Copy these files to your FS9 Scenery-World-texture folder
18 9Dragons - Extra Goodies Folder

As you might have guessed, I have named the folders to help tell you what I want you to do with either the entire folder or what to do with the files inside that folder. (please don’t jump ahead and just drop them in. That is only half the puzzle for a proper installation).
Follow along as we start with folder #2 and work our way down to #17.
2 9Dragons
First, delete the “2” in the folder name so the folder is named just ‘9Dragons’. The numbers were only placed there so when you unzipped the order would be correct for you to follow these install instructions.
This is your main 9Dragons folder. Copy the entire folder over to your FS9/Addon Scenery folder. Do not activate yet.
3 9Dragons – Autogen
Again, delete the “3” so the folder is named just ‘9Dragons - Autogen’
This is custom autogen for the entire Hong Kong area. Move the entire folder to FS9/Addon Scenery folder. Do not activate yet.
4 9Dragons – Landclass
Once again (and the last one), delete the “4” so the folder is named just ‘9Dragons – Landclass’
This is some custom landclass files required for certain areas. Move the entire folder to your FS9/Addon Scenery folder.
Do not activate yet.
5 9Dragons – AFCADS
If your look in this folder you will see four AFCADS. Four? Why so many? Well, I have created different AFCADS for the simmer to choose based on what you might prefer. Most simmers want to practice the IGS RWY13 approach but if you use real-world weather a lot or don’t manually adjust your weather speed and direction just right you will be instructed to use RWY31.
So I have created an AFCAD that closes RWY31 for landing and takeoff. Now you can practice all you want and set whatever weather situations you desire with no effect on runway selection. So a quick look at the four types:

AF2_9D_VHHX.bgl
This would be considered a standard type AFCAD. Both RWY13 and 31 are open. Weather and ATC will determine your arrivals and departure procedures.
AF2_9D_VHHX_31closed.bgl
RWY31 is closed. All takeoffs and landings will use the IGS “Checkerboard” Approach landing onto RWY13. This one has already been placed in the scenery folder as your first AFCAD to start with.
AF2_9D_VHHX_31Closed_Random.bgl
RWY31 is still closed but I have also made the parking random. By this I mean if you use standard type AFCADS you may notice the parking is in numerical order, Gate 1, Gate 2, Gate 3, etc. Your AI aircraft will also be placed in this numerical order as well. This is very nice and orderly but can also make certain areas of an airport congested and other areas vacant of any aircraft. Could also have an impact on your FPS in certain views and areas.
So I have added this type AFCAD to mix things up a little. Give it try. It will have less impact as you fill up Kai Tak with a higher % of AI aircraft.
AF2_9D_VHHX_Random.bgl
Just like the standard AFCAD. Both Rwy13 and 31 are open. But this time I have also randomized the parking. Again, just a little added variety.
I did not create an AFCAD to close RWY13 as most people want to fly this approach in the first place. Just use the one I have already placed for you for your first flight. Further reading will explain why. But down the road give each one a go for a little change of pace. So keep the files somewhere on your harddisk where you can find them. I put the entire AFCADs folder right in my FS9/Addon Scenery/9Dragons folder for safe keeping and easy to locate.
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Installing files from folders #6 through #16
These folders have been named telling you where to place the files inside them. Open each folder, copy or move the files to their proper folder by using the folder name as your guide. I have placed a reminder text file in folders where you should rename original FS9 files BEFORE you move the 9D files over to avoid any conflicts.
So for example, folder #8 says:
8 9Dragons - Copy these files to your FS9 Scenery-asia-scenery folder
So you would copy the files in this folder and place them in the path FS9/Scenery/asia/scenery folder (I can’t use slashes ‘/’ in folder names so I use the dash ‘-‘ in its place).
So go ahead and do this now for folders 6 through 16. Take your time as you can easily drop the files into the wrong folder.
Done For Installing… now let’s get those files active!
Fire-up FS9 and click on Settings, and then Scenery Library.A.
Click on Add Area.B.
Find the ‘9Dragons – Autogen’ folder and select that. We want to activate this first. C. This will move it down on priority as we activate the remaining two 9D folders.
Then select and activate ‘9Dragons – Lanclass’D.
And last select and activate ‘9Dragons’.E.
Then go to the Hong Kong Photo scenery and click on the box to DE-ACTIVATE this F. (We have our own for you).
In your FS9 Settings window go to Realism and select ‘Ignore crashes and damage’. G. We did not model with crash detection in mind. If you do not turn it off you will crash on short final.

Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2008 3:57 pm Post subject:

.... also, you cannot fly to VHHX anymore. The airport is closed, and flying to it will crash your system.

RD

Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2008 9:29 am Post subject:

Thank you mr mel wilson.

The scenery is really working just what i dream off!!

thx so much sir Very Happy

Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2008 9:47 am Post subject:

Ok, your welcome, sounds like you have it fixed...

Mel.

Posted: Tue May 13, 2008 8:50 pm Post subject: 9Dragons Hong Kong

Hi,

I am sure many of you know this, but thought I would post for those who don't. Just bought the latest (May-June) PC Pilot and the latest version of 9 Dragons Hong Kong is on their free DVD.

Many may have been put off earlier with the fairly complicated download. However this version has the auto-installer and literally takes minutes.

I was stunned with what must be the most comprehensive free airport/scenery out there. Spent hours with it today - brilliant! Managed to land first time with a 757! Not pretty but the playbacks look good from all angles, and it only gets better..

If you don't have this download then it really is a must.

Happy Landings

Dave

Posted: Wed May 14, 2008 5:41 am Post subject:

Thanks Dave for the heads-up on the DVD.

I bet alot of mags sell this month.

Otherwise, I have to agree with the best freeware scenery ever made. Just awesome.

There you go all, get the mag, get the DVD, and install.

RD