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AC3D and X-PlaneThis is the definitive download web page for the latest AC3D XPlane plugin. It will be updated when new versions are available.AC3D is widely used to create screnery and aircraft for the X-Plane flight simulator system.You will need to download and install the X-Plane/AC3D plugin - see below.As well as modeling for X-Plane, the X-Plane plugin adds animation capability for X-Plane models - see a tutorial.X-Plane PluginsX-Plane plugins for AC3D 9.0 (4.0b0) X-Plane 12Windows: - updated for X-Plane 12 (requires AC3D 9 min) - extra _bb and _pm lights added - added lit_nits (brightness) value to attr_light (default 1000) - light parameter labels are updated with correct field labels (from the data in lights.txt) - The number of max selected objects/panels open at once can be increased up to 9 (not larger) by editing MAX_SEL in the tcl file. - light-type popup menu changed to a more compact combobox. - dref pulldowns have been made longer - "cd" value in lights now imported and exported correctly See below for plugin installation instructions.X-Plane plugins for AC3D 9.0 (3.5b3) (XPlane 11 only)Windows: for AC3D 9.0 - Mac - window types changed to prevent stacking problems - searches for datarefs and commands.txt files automatically - bug fix to texture image data handlingX-Plane plugins for AC3D 8.5/8.6 (3.5b1)Windows: This version adds the ability to edit the exported OBJ header (in X-Plane export settings) e.g. "GLOBAL_specular 1.0\n".X-Plane plugins for AC3D 8.3 (3.4b3)The 64 bit X-Plane plugins are here :Windows: www.inivis.com/external/XPlaneSupportWin34b3.zipMac: www.inivis.com/external/ac3dxplanemac34b3.tgz Here is the X-Plane plugin (3.3b3) for AC3D 8.0.This adds support for exporting TEXTURE_NORMAL lines.Download AC3D X-Plane plugin for WindowsDownload AC3D X-Plane plugin for Mac Download AC3D X-Plane plugin for Linux *** Mac users should not use the previous version 3.3b2 - there's a nasty divide-by-zero bug in it which can cause a crash. Update to the above version. ***For AC3D 7.5:This version 3.3b1. It adds support for the new X-Plane 10.50 Manipulators.Windows MacInstallation InstructionsAC3D does not come with the X-Plane plugin included. You''ll need to download and install it. Along with the plugin file and the .tcl file, you'll also need some data refs files. On the Mac, AC3D 8.3 and later: you must open the AC3D.app bundle and put them in the plugins folder. Either CTRL+left click, or right-click on the AC3D app icon to get a popup menu and select "Show package contents". Copy the files into the plugins folder. How to check what version of the X-Plane plugin you have Within AC3D, go to the Help menu and select "About Plugins". It's usually at the bottom "OBJ8 X-Plane".To check that the plugin is installed and running If it's all fine, you'll see and X-Plane menu on the right end of the main AC3D menu.DocumentationA tutorial on using the plugin to create X-Plane animations Thanks to Ray Hill for this document which describes how to build 3D cockpits for X-Plane using AC3D: Manipulators

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Available APIsXPLMCameraXPLMDataAccessXPLMDefsXPLMDisplayXPLMGraphicsXPLMInstanceXPLMMapXPLMMenusXPLMNavigationXPLMPlanesXPLMPluginXPLMProcessingXPLMSceneryXPLMSoundXPLMUtilitiesXPLMWeatherXPStandardWidgetsXPUIGraphicsXPWidgetDefsXPWidgetsXPWidgetUtilsGeneral DocumentationTitleUpdatedDescriptionPlugin compatibility guide for X-Plane 11.5012 Oct 2021X-Plane 11.50 and newer contains to option to run in Vulkan, Metal or OpenGL. This guide explains what's compatible and what needs to update for plugin authors.Plugin Guidance for OpenGL Drawing12 Oct 2021Guidelines for using OpenGL to draw from X-Plane plugins running inside X-Plane’s process. Plugin-drawing is supported only via OpenGL.Testing in X-Plane16 Mar 2021This document outlines how to test X-Plane via CLI commands and telnet. It explains key commands, debugging, and provides a sample test script text file.Building and Installing Plugins7 May 2019Discusses platform-specific considerations for compiling & distributing plugins on Windows, macOS, and Linux.Developing Plugins13 Feb 2019An introduction to the plug-in system, including the basics of how to set up plugins.Tech NotesAircraftTitleUpdatedDescriptionHelicopter governor and correlator configuration20 Nov 2023X-Plane 12 revises the interaction of collective and throttle control in helicopters. Existing helicopters retain the default behavior of X-Plane 11 until modified in Plane Maker 12 to opt into one of the new governor systems. The joystick control assignments for collective and throttle don't change, but there's a new joystick curve available for Robinson-style throttle control.Moving the Plane12 Jul 2018This tech note describes how to position the user's aircraft or multiplayer aircraft in X-Plane.Data AccessTitleUpdatedDescriptionDatarefs for the CDU screen29 Jun 2022Datarefs to read the contents of the X-Plane default FMS Control and Display Unit (CDU) screen.Plugin Traffic Wake Turbulence27 Feb 2022Overriding TCAS and providing traffic information4 Jan 2022With X-Plane 11.50, plugins that display traffic in X-Plane, whether auto-generated or from an online multiplayer network, have to use the XPLMInstance API to draw these aircraft in X-Plane's world.SDKRawData11 Jan 2018This guide contains some of the raw data used to generate the SDK. It is probably not of general interest, but may be useful to programmers working with lots of datarefs, or adapting plugins to other APIs.GeneralTitleUpdatedDescriptionLuaJIT24 May 2021This tech note describes the integration issues between X-Plane 10.20 64-bit and LuaJIT.Deferred Initialization12 Jul 2018This article explains limitations on plugins due to loading early in the X-Plane init sequence.GraphicsTitleUpdatedDescriptionDrawing Rules12 Jul 2018A tech note with guidelines on plugin drawing in X-Plane.Screen Coordinates12 Jul 2018This

Welcome to the latest chapter in the saga of X-Plane, the venerable and ever-evolving flight simulator. With the release of version 12.07 and the anticipation of upcoming versions 12.0.8 and 12.1.0, X-Plane continues to set the benchmark for realism and technological innovation in the world of flight simulation. These versions bring a plethora of enhancements, ranging from refined VRAM usage and more authentic cloud rendering to substantial improvements in flight modeling and graphical fidelity.As this article is quite lengthy, please use the jump list below to jump to any sections more appropriate for you; Enhancements Delivered in X-Plane 12.07: Focusing on VRAM Efficiency and Cloud Realism Exploring the Horizon: Upcoming Enhancements in X-Plane Versions Decoding the New Versioning System in X-Plane Understanding the Price Adjustment for X-Plane 12The simulator's leap into a new versioning system – transitioning to a 'two dot' format – reflects a deeper commitment to delivering frequent, substantial updates. Alongside these developments, X-Plane 12 introduces a revised pricing structure, a strategic move to fuel further innovation and maintain its leading edge in simulation excellence. As we navigate through these updates, X-Plane stands as a testament to the relentless pursuit of creating the most immersive and realistic flight simulation experience possible.Enhancements Delivered in X-Plane 12.07: Focusing on VRAM Efficiency and Cloud RealismThe release of X-Plane 12.07 marks a significant milestone in the simulator's continuous journey of technological advancement. This version focuses heavily on two critical aspects: optimizing VRAM (Video Random Access Memory) usage and enhancing cloud visualization, ensuring