The Prepar3d Forum is a forum for Lockheed's Prepar3d simulation software and add-ons. Its an application based on Microsoft® ESP™, a visual simulation platform that brings immersive games-based technology. Sun, 08 Mar 2026 07:10:38 +0000 Sun, 08 Mar 2026 07:10:38 +0000 Motion Simulator Community https://www.xsimulator.net/community/forums/prepar3d.143/ Sat, 29 Jul 2023 06:16:15 +0000 https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/lag-input-to-the-motion-simulator.18042/ https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/lag-input-to-the-motion-simulator.18042/ invalid@example.com (Gerardo Rivera) Gerardo Rivera
I got Njmotion SV-F using simtools V-3 and Prepard3 V5 for some reason is a 5 to 8 second
Lag after rotation were the motion activate. Deleted few times and starting from scratch still same issue.

Also what will be best interface app simtools V-3 or V-2

Greatly appreciated for help.

Thanks,

Jerry]]> Sat, 25 Dec 2021 11:50:33 +0000 https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/problem-with-plugin-p3d.16753/ https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/problem-with-plugin-p3d.16753/ invalid@example.com (Suglock) Suglock
I'm writing this post because I'm new in the world of dynamics and I find the p3d plugin too violent.
I have to lower the intensity to 15%.
I have tried everything and I can't reduce the forces.
Maybe I missed something.
I would like to find softness like for the MSFS plugin (which is perfect) and like in reality because I also have the PPL
Thank you for your help and have a good New Year's Eve
Eric]]> 2 Sun, 19 Sep 2021 11:27:46 +0000 https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/p3d-simtool-crash.5983/ https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/p3d-simtool-crash.5983/ invalid@example.com (noorbeast) noorbeast
Prepar3D is located on my E drive rather than C drive, not that it should really matter.

Any ideas or solutions much appreciated.

16738]]> 25 Tue, 09 Apr 2019 21:40:15 +0000 https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/p3d-4-5-is-out-with-vr-goodness.13307/ https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/p3d-4-5-is-out-with-vr-goodness.13307/ invalid@example.com (Zed) Zed
At least there are other VR rendering improvements. But Vive Pro Eye is apparently still just curiosity and not really useful.

Original post with Vive Pro Eye bullet removed (which is now basically worthless IMO):

— Fixed offset reflections in VR single pass mode.
— Various performance improvements to single...

P3D 4.5 is out with VR goodness]]> Mon, 04 Feb 2019 14:46:25 +0000 https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/p3d-4-4-11-28-18.12736/ https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/p3d-4-4-11-28-18.12736/ invalid@example.com (Zed) Zed https://fselite.net/news/fselite-exclusive-p3d-v4-4-releasing-november-28th-pbr-confirmed/

Changelog at the link but lots of new VR features and physics-based rendering are in.]]> 5 Wed, 19 Sep 2018 05:03:38 +0000 https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/ortho4xp-hacked-for-fsx-p3d.12200/ https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/ortho4xp-hacked-for-fsx-p3d.12200/ invalid@example.com (noorbeast) noorbeast https://old.reddit.com/r/flightsim/comments/8yugfb/ortho4xp_for_fsxp3d/]]> 1 Mon, 09 Apr 2018 17:23:56 +0000 https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/getting-the-most-out-of-p3d-and-your-sim.6889/ https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/getting-the-most-out-of-p3d-and-your-sim.6889/ invalid@example.com (Archie) Archie @noorbeast for re-igniting my interest in Flight sims with his recommendation of Prepar3D!

I can't afford flying sessions, but my friend has his private pilot license so I have been for a few
circuits in a Cessna at my local strip with me at the controls. (YWOL)

While I love a good racing Sim, flight sims was my passion, however FSX was never very stable and had a
few issues, not least being a 32bit application in a 64bit world - So I lost interest...

Getting the most out of P3D and your Sim.]]> 59 Fri, 09 Mar 2018 00:16:35 +0000 https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/problem-p3d-v4-and-simtolls.11756/ https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/problem-p3d-v4-and-simtolls.11756/ invalid@example.com (lysa elec) lysa elec
what is the problem

thanks
]]> 1 Sun, 25 Feb 2018 21:27:39 +0000 https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/p3-d-v4-plugin.11552/ https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/p3-d-v4-plugin.11552/ invalid@example.com (lysa elec) lysa elec
je cherche le plugin pour p3d v4 ?

je n'arrive pas a le trouver


merci]]> 3 Sun, 25 Feb 2018 19:15:47 +0000 https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/new-version-of-p3d-up-v4-2.11633/ https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/new-version-of-p3d-up-v4-2.11633/ invalid@example.com (Zed) Zed https://prepar3d.com/

The change log has some cool features that should speed VR up for those of us using VR. One big one is they now support single pass rendering which should significantly improve performance. I’m downloading now so can’t comment on how noticeable that is, but it’s supposed to make a significant difference in VR applications.

Changelog here: https://prepar3d.com/news/2018/02/114621/

How to upgrade instead of full uninstall/install:...

New version of P3D up - v4.2]]> 3 Thu, 22 Feb 2018 21:54:53 +0000 https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/p3d-v4-dead-to-me.10445/ https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/p3d-v4-dead-to-me.10445/ invalid@example.com (Archie) Archie
Compared to Aerofly FS2 it's a one horse race for me. Once navigation (FMS) is completed and a larger globe is available, the FS2 Sim will likely take the crown.
With ORBX stuff on the horizon, it's looking good!

I've not fired up P3D v3 since I got FS2 - and given the $$$ I have pumped into P3D / Aerosoft / ORBX / A2A and countless...

P3D v4 - Dead to me. :|]]> 20 Thu, 01 Feb 2018 14:01:40 +0000 https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/v3-v4.11558/ https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/v3-v4.11558/ invalid@example.com (vrxsim) vrxsim
Can anyone confirm if Simtools works with both Prepar3D V3 and V4 ?

Thanks!]]> 4 Fri, 10 Mar 2017 16:15:44 +0000 https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/737-simulation-positions-from-china.9370/ https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/737-simulation-positions-from-china.9370/ invalid@example.com (xiejin) xiejin 34963 34964 34965 34966 34967 34968 34969 34970 34971 34972]]> 5 Mon, 05 Dec 2016 06:16:12 +0000 https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/i-would-like-to-ask-how-to-read-the-p3d-model-data.9371/ https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/i-would-like-to-ask-how-to-read-the-p3d-model-data.9371/ invalid@example.com (xiejin) xiejin Fri, 02 Dec 2016 12:24:31 +0000 https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/finished-my-2dof-motion-sim-for-p2d-v2.8444/ https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/finished-my-2dof-motion-sim-for-p2d-v2.8444/ invalid@example.com (Peter van den Esschert) Peter van den Esschert
AND IT ROCKS!!!!!!!!!

Its ultra cheap but extremely cool.

what i used:
2 old whiper motors 12V
2 30Amps power units
2 pololu controllers JRK12V12
1 old car seat
1 universal joint
about 6 meters of steel tubing
1 good friend with welding abilities ;-)

Now just trying to find out the best Axis settings for realistic motion.

Willing to share ideas!

Peter]]> 20 Thu, 24 Nov 2016 22:25:55 +0000 https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/orbx-restructures-lowers-price-of-some-airports.9298/ https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/orbx-restructures-lowers-price-of-some-airports.9298/ invalid@example.com (noorbeast) noorbeast
]]> 2 Sat, 05 Nov 2016 13:45:39 +0000 https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/ezdok-and-p3dv3-solved.8009/ https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/ezdok-and-p3dv3-solved.8009/ invalid@example.com (Archie) Archie
Been trawling the interweb for my issue and can't find it, so figured one of you chaps may have seen this issue?

Without TrackIR running, EZdok camera's work fine. I can move between them no issue in P3Dv3.

Fire up TrackIR (before starting P3Dv3 as normal) and when I change Ezdok camera's, they don't move to new views. It stays in the Pilot view but kind of zooms in or out. Also, Edit mode ceases to work.

It's driving me insane. I can't fly without TrackIR but also rely on...

EZDok and P3Dv3. [SOLVED]]]> 4 Mon, 17 Oct 2016 03:22:03 +0000 https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/prepar3d-3-4-released-including-vr-support-for-rift-vive.9089/ https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/prepar3d-3-4-released-including-vr-support-for-rift-vive.9089/ invalid@example.com (noorbeast) noorbeast http://www.prepar3d.com/news/2016/09/113700/

A new Cinematographer control mode is now available and new Navigation Visuals screen can be used to toggle facility and airspace overlays directly on the 3D world.]]> 8 Wed, 20 Jul 2016 05:46:07 +0000 https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/active-sky-16-asca-just-released.8793/ https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/active-sky-16-asca-just-released.8793/ invalid@example.com (Archie) Archie

]]> 1 Wed, 13 Jul 2016 06:57:09 +0000 https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/p3d-flyinside-and-the-oculus-rift.8798/ https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/p3d-flyinside-and-the-oculus-rift.8798/ invalid@example.com (Archie) Archie
I'm getting conflicting information when it comes to setting up P3D for the Rift.

Do I..

a: Fire up P3D as normal, and when actually in a flight, the cockpit will be visible on the Rift
b: Do I need to the buy FlyInside to ENABLE VR in P3D, or is it more a "helper app" for the P3D menu's

If you have P3D working, can you let me know what you did?

If I fire up P3D with the Rift connected, it crashes as the flight loads. Take the rift out and P3D loads fine,...

P3D / FlyInside and the Oculus Rift.]]> 6