Download and Installation

To download the software, you need to install these essential components:

  1. Map Enhancement Software >=v3.0.0
  2. Base Package

Install Base Package

Automatic Installation of Base Package

  • First, configure your base package path in the software settings
  • Click the “Downloader” icon, select the base package you wish to download, then click the “Download” button

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Manual Installation of Base Package

If you encounter difficulties downloading the base package automatically, you can download it manually. The base package contains essential map data required for proper software functionality.

Download link: Base Package

Instructions:

  • The provided link contains multiple files with extensions like .exe, .7z, etc. Download all these files and place them in a dedicated directory (e.g., D:\xplane-scenery).

  • Do not place these files in X-Plane’s installation directory or system directories (e.g., C:\Program Files (x86)).

  • Ensure that all files are placed in a separate directory without any other files.

  • Avoid using HDDs or external hard drives, as their slow read speeds may cause performance issues.

  • Execute each .exe file to merge the files.

  • After merging all files, you will see several folders. You can safely delete the downloaded files to save disk space.

  • If you have simheaven installed, you can remove the XPME_Overlays to prevent trees from appearing on airport runways.

  • In X-Plane’s Custom Scenery folder:

    • Remove any Ortho4XP map folders, as Ortho4XP can overwrite the enhanced maps.

winfsp-2.0.23075_3.msi (Optional)

During installation, this will be automatically installed. If it fails due to any reason or if you previously installed an older version, please uninstall it and install the new version. Note: After installation, you must restart your computer.

If you encounter this dialog, it means the installation is already in progress. Simply click “Cancel”: winfsp-dialog

Setup antivirus software

Antivirus software will scan the files in the background, which may cause the software and the game to freeze when loading. If you use microsoft defender, software will add the exclusion automatically. To avoid this, you can add the following directories to your antivirus software’s exclusion list:

  • custom scenery folder
  • base package folder
  • file type: *.dds