User manual

Aerosoft Iceland X 1.00 Manual
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Texture Tool
This add-on includes a tool to adjust seasonal textures. You can also switch Mipmapping on and off
using this tool. This is important if you face blurry textures, flickering or the Moiré effect on some
buildings.
To start the Texture Tool navigate to the Aerosoft - Iceland X folder in your windows start menu.
You can also use the Seasons.exe in the Aerosoft folder, using the windows explorer, it is the same
tool.
 Seasons: FSX adjusts seasonal textures automatically, except textures of photo airport
backgrounds and building textures. In order to get correct seasonal textures for the BIEG
airport background as well as seasonal changes for buildings and other objects (mostly
snow covered roofs in winter), chose the season you want and click OK. You will then be
asked if you want to use MipMaps.
 MipMaps: Unfortunately FSX handles textures in a way that leads to rather different re-
sults depending on the graphic card used. The most important factor in this matter is Mip-
Maps. While some users tend to like textures without MipMaps (because they offer sharp-
er texture resolution in the distance), others might suffer texture flickers and Moiré pat-
terns if using textures without MipMaps. We think it's best to let you decide yourself. Simp-
ly click on "Yes" or "No" to select/unselect MipMap textures.
Restart FSX and you will immediately see the difference.