Will new P3Dv5 rain work in v4.5?

[gridley]

Hi all,
Wasn't sure which forum to put this in since it applies to many, so here it is.

I have my A2A planes installed into a common folder which I then use add-on.xml to install to both P3Dv4.5 and P3Dv5.x. I had disabled windshield.dll so the planes would work in P3Dv5. With today's updated dll, I'm reactivating the rain effects. However, I'm wondering if the v5 dll will also work in v4.5, or do I need to rethink my common folder plan?

Thanks!
SG

[Adam_NZ]

I have my A2A planes installed into a common folder which I then use add-on.xml to install to both P3Dv4.5 and P3Dv5.x. I had disabled windshield.dll so the planes would work in P3Dv5. With today's updated dll, I'm reactivating the rain effects. However, I'm wondering if the v5 dll will also work in v4.5, or do I need to rethink my common folder plan?

I also use the addon.xml method for all my addon aircraft. I had to remove my P3Dv4.5 to make room for v5, but I left my A2A folder where it was (which worked great).

I wonder if some form of sim detection could be built into the new DLL <?>.

[Ron Attwood]

....With today's updated dll, I'm reactivating the rain effects...

SG

Where is this updated .dll of which you speak? I can find no trace of it.

[Nick - A2A]

Where is this updated .dll of which you speak? I can find no trace of it.

It's available via the free pack for developers in the store Ron.

https://a2asimulations.com/product/a2a- ... for-p3dv4/

If you've already 'ported' your P3Dv4 fleet to v5, there's nothing to stop you using this DLL while we're working on the official aircraft updates for the new P3D version.

Thanks,
Nick

[Ron Attwood]

Ah, I see it's the 'freeby' for developers. I thought it was a secretive fix announcement.
Thanks Nick, 'ppreciate it.

[gridley]

Ah, I see it's the 'freeby' for developers. I thought it was a secretive fix announcement.
Thanks Nick, 'ppreciate it.

Well, if you drop that dll into your A2A\Gauges folder, it will fix the rain effect to work with your existing A2A planes in P3D v5...so it kind of is a secretive fix!

Glad Nick replied before I could - all the best!

[MrMe85]

Good stuff!