: Requires the Orbx Central (formerly FTX Central) application for downloading, installing, and configuring the software. Recommended Settings for FSX

Default FSX uses relatively crude vector data that often misrepresents these features. Roads may appear in the wrong places, coastlines may be jagged and unrealistic, and rivers may flow where they shouldn’t. FTX Global Vector addresses all of these issues by replacing default vector data with highly accurate, professionally sourced GIS information.

When encountering issues, search the ORBX forums and flight simulation communities. Many common problems have already been solved and documented by other users.

In short: FTX Global Base makes the ground look better, Open LC decides what goes where, and Vector draws all the lines that bring civilization to life. For maximum effect—especially outside dedicated ORBX regions—you truly need all four.

For the best balance of visual fidelity and performance, use these settings in FSX: : 100.

Unlike texture replacements that change the appearance of the ground, FTX Global Vector rewrites the vector data of the world. Vector data dictates the shapes, boundaries, and pathways of geographical features. Developed in partnership with PILOT’S, Vector replaces the inaccurate default FSX terrain framework with precise, real-world data lines.

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Let’s be honest: FSX is old, and Vector adds thousands of new vector objects. On a mid-range system (e.g., i5-3570K, GTX 1060, 16GB RAM), I saw a 5–10 FPS drop in dense urban areas like New York or London. But using the Vector Configurator to disable “secondary roads” and “railways” brought most of those frames back while keeping major roads and water features intact. For high-end systems, it runs smoothly with everything enabled.

Corrects the "land class" (ensuring cities are where cities should be, and forests are where forests should be).

“The Orbx FTX Global uses an installation validation system that verifies your order number, registration code, and order date, which legitimizes your purchase and decrypts the installer files before proceeding with the installation.”

Are you currently experiencing any or low frame rates ?

A major component of V1.30 is the integration of improved elevation mesh data.

Major traffic arteries are accurately mapped, featuring moving vehicular traffic tailored to the road type.

Perhaps one of the most practical improvements in Vector V1.30 is its Airport Elevation Correction (AEC) tool. This feature fixes elevation discrepancies at default airports—a common issue where runways would appear sunken, floating, or otherwise misaligned with surrounding terrain.

is a scenery enhancement add-on from Orbx that improves the accuracy of vector data worldwide. Unlike texture replacements (which FTX Global Base provides), Vector fixes the shape, position, and type of ground features like coastlines, rivers, lakes, roads, railways, and landclass boundaries.