Blackbird Sims / Milviz Forum Archive

I recently purchase the F-4E Phantom II for P3Dv3 with TP. Followed the Installation Instructions... i.e. disabled the anti-virus software, ran as administrator... etc.
When I select the F4E from the plane list, it downloads and the cockpit appears for about ten seconds then the P3D shuts down and I end up at my Desk top screen.

I read postings on the forum that show other simmers have experienced the same or similar problem. In some of those posts I see that a response states, go to the MVAMS and delete the cgi's or is it CFG's.... What and where is the MVAMS directory? I don't find it in any of the installed folders for the F4E.

My P3D V3 SDK Setup 3.4.22.19868 was purchased on 4/4/2017, the MV F-4E with TP on 4/7/2017, so I have the most current versions.

My computer is an OMEN Hp Laptop
Windows 10
Processor Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-6700HQ CPU @ 2.60GHz
RAM 12.0 GB
64-bit Op System, x64 based processor
NVIDIA GeForce Graphics card

I own and fly all the A2A planes (civilian and Military).
I own the VRS FA-18 SB with Tackpack.

I had no problems installing these and running them in either FSX:Steam or P3DV3.

So, how do I resolve the MilViz F4E with TP problem?

Obviously it is working on other systems, so there is a fix. What is it?

Someone's help would be appreciated.

Thanks

Golfacce

Some CTDs managed to slip through the radar that are unrelated to the usual version compatibility problems. Namely due the joystick/hardware interface. Almost done with the fix this side which will also solve all problems relating to HOTAS setups.

The MVAMS is the addon management system. You should have a shortcut on your desktop. Right click on it and select go to file location. You will find the Configurations folder there with the mlvz files to delete.

Hi Jonathan,

Thank you for the reply. Ok, did the MVAMS config file deletes, then attempted to load the F4E and got the Error Msg: "Prepare 3D exe has stopped working" and back to my desk top.
I ran P3D again to make sure my other flight sims still work, which they do. So it is all Milviz F4E related. Any other suggestions? And should I re-install to get the config files back?

Thanks,

Golfacce

Not really at this time. I found some issues in the Sys dll that would be pretty much incurable on the user side that I am almost done fixing.

Thanks Jonathan.

How will I get notified of the update or updates?

BTW, I have joined a sim squadron (VCW-8) that includes Toby Wills, who is part of the development program for the Milviz F-4E/J/S. His Phantom works in P3D, so it would be interesting to find out what changed from his beta model to the latest Tackpack model.

Okay, I will set the F4E on the back burner until you folks complete the changes. I am confident this problem will be resolved.

Thanks again,

Golfacce

You will probably get an email from us. I will be announcing in the forums when it is released as well with some special directions for Saitek X-55/56 users.

Hi Jonathan,

Just checking on the fixes for the F-4E. Anything yet?

Thanks,

bob

No we don't work weekends or holidays. Thanks.

Jonathan,

Now, three weeks Later, were there any new revisions releases to resolve the problem described in my initial post on this thread?

Thanks,

Bob

Hi Bob, JB can correct me but there has been a new iteration that failed beta. It has subsequently been fixed and is entering testing now.
With any luck (tempting fate here) you should get it sometime next week.

Just when I would think things were fixed the testers would find another bug that I would have to unravel.

Hi Jonathan,

Received an email from Kat with the link to the update. It Works!
I downloaded the revision to P3Dv3 and took the Phantom for a spin. Nice bird. Much to learn though.

I haven't tried it on my FSX:Steam platform, Is the beta running on that planform?

Thanks,

Bob

Yes we do use it at times. I did some of the development on it.