News - SPAD.neXt

MS Flightsimulator launch discount extended

2020-08-24

by Ulrich Strauss

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Since MS Flightsimultor release version has serve problems (FPS drops/stutters) with tools connecting to it via simconect (this includes SPAD.neXt), the launch discount of 25% will be extended until those issues have been addressed by Microsoft/Asobo.

Also, 14-day trials of SPAD.neXt will be extended until then. If your trial expired before the issue is fixed please open a ticket or contact us on the SPAD.neXt Discord (https://discord.gg/sRwcWkB) for instructions how to receive a new trial license.

SPAD.neXt 0.9.8 Release & MS Flightsimulator launch discount

2020-08-19

by Ulrich Strauss

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SPAD.neXt Version 0.9.8.2 (0.9.8 Build 2) has just been released opening up the support for the all new MS Flightsimulator 2020
The support of the new MS Flightsimulator 2020 is covered by any valid FSX-Edition or Complete-Edition license of SPAD.neXt

However, there is a bug in the MSFS release version which leads to noticable framedrops if any tool is connected via SimConnect to it.
This is NOT a SPAD.neXt problem and there is nothing we can do about. If you want to get this fixed quick, raise your voice at Microsoft/Asobo.
We will inform regulary about any updates to that bug in our forum (https://www.spadnext.com/forum) and Discord (https://discord.gg/sRwcWkB)

There are some fundamental changes to the SimConnect-Implementation in MSFS, so please inform yourself about limitations and changes in our forum, before opening a ticket.
(This includes, but is not limited to, the setting of axis from outside the sim is currently not possible (affects e.g. Throttle/Pitchtrim). Workarounds will be published as they are available)

If you already installed SPAD.neXt 0.9.7 in TRAIL mode, you will have to download the new installer from our website to get the 0.9.8 features. Just install it over your existing installation. No need to uninstall prior to it.
Your 14 days trial period is not affected. Please make use of it!
All normal installations with a valid update subscription will offer to update automatically.

Since there are many requests from current users to switch from X-Plane or just want X-Plane+MSFS here is our
3-Day MS Flightsimulator launch offer:

* If you own a X-Plane license for SPAD.neXt and want to switch completely to MSFS, open a ticket and your license will be shifted for free.
* For the timeperiod from Aug 19th 00:00 UTC+2 to Aug. 22 23:59 UTC+2 we will offer a discount of 25% on any purchases (Licenses/Addons/renewal).
The discount will be applied automatically upon checkout.

Other notable changes in 0.9.8:
Support for the Virtual Avionics MCP has been added. See the online snippets for ready to fly, real-life near (as real as it gets) device setups for the most common aircraft.

Features currently being worked on, available already in beta:
* Virtual Avionics EFIS
* Elgato Streamdeck (Complete Edition only)
* FlightGear-Support (Open Source Flightsimulator)
* AeroFly FS2

SPAD.neXt and MSFS 2020 Support - 0.9.8 Preview

2020-07-19

by Ulrich Strauss

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With MSFS 2020 being released on August 18th it's about time to say something about the SPAD.neXt compatibility.

Basically MSFS 2020 is (already) supported by any version of SPAD.neXt (0.9.5,0.9.6,0.9.7) if you have a FSX/P3D License for SPAD.neXt.
Basically means, you can use the SimConnect variables that existed already in FSX. This does not mean everything will be working like before. Adjustments to your profiles will most likely need to be done.

Also, as expected, MSFS makes changes to SimConnect (aprox. 500 new variables and 400 new Events) and changed some of the behaviors.

On the day MSFS 2020 releases to public, SPAD.neXt 0.9.8 will be released , giving you full access to everything that is available for MSFS.
This will include some ready to fly basic profiles for the stock aircraft that come with MSFS.

To update to SPAD.neXt 0.9.8 an active update-suscription will be required. ( See https://www.spadnext.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=37310 )

Nothing can be said about the support for 3rd party aircraft at this point in time, as too little is known yet.

SPAD.neXt 0.9.8 will also contain the following new major features:

- Aerofly FS2 Support
- Elgato Streamdeck Support ( Complete License only )

A MSFS 2020 Questions and Answers Thread will be started in the forum in the next days.
However thsi will only be SPAD.neXt releated, since MSFS is still under NDA.

If you are a MSSF Alpha/Beta Tester you can still join the SPAD.neXt MSFS-Beta Program. See here (https://www.spadnext.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&p=65585#p65585) how to jump aboard.

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