Improved golf courses, city parks, and forests, along with power lines using default models.
ORBX FTX Global VECTOR v1.20 is an update to ORBX’s global vector scenery product for Microsoft Flight Simulator X (FSX) and Prepar3D (P3D). It enhances worldwide landclass, roads, coastlines, rivers, railways and airport polygon data to produce more accurate, cleaner, and higher-fidelity global vector features that integrate with ORBX region packs and third‑party sceneries.
: Version 1.20 was released as a "rectified" full installer that did not require users to have version 1.15 or separate patches pre-installed. Scenery Configuration : The update required running the Vector Configurator tool (often found in ORBX\Scripts FTXConfigurator_VECTOR.exe
Defines the literal elevations, mountains, peaks, and valleys of the Earth.
: This version includes a tool to fix "plateaus" or "trenches" at airports where default elevations clash with new vector data.
Here are the key features and data improvements included in the update: 🌊 Major Water & Shoreline Overhauls
“FTX Global Vector is a MUST HAVE product. I find it better than Ultimate Terrain X because it covers the whole earth.”
Version 1.20 brought better integration with Orbx FTX Global Base. The "blending" between land and water was improved, reducing the hard "blue-to-green" sharp lines that were common in the default sim. 4. Fixes for Known Issues
P3D handles memory allocation much more efficiently. In the 64-bit architecture of P3D v4 and v5, OOM crashes are virtually eliminated, allowing users to enable highly detailed vector features, such as moving highway traffic and intricate coastlines, without crashing the simulator. The Verdict: Is It Still Relevant?
Think of it this way: FTX Global textures paint the ground. FTX Global Vector sculpts the lines .
Fixing the placement and elevation of water bodies.
The was a significant milestone for the product, aimed at streamlining the installation process and resolving historical data errors.
: Massive database cleanup resolving standard Microsoft simulation bugs that caused floating or "sunken" default airports.
The was a crucial milestone for the flight simulation community. It addressed the core issues of accuracy and performance, making the world below look more realistic than ever before. For anyone looking to enhance their VFR experience in FSX or Prepar3D, this update provided the necessary polish to turn a default, messy world into a truly immersive flying experience.