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XOrganizer

XOrganizer is a powerful tool for managing and organizing X-Plane addons. It supports the management of sceneries, plugins, and other addons to avoid conflicts and optimize performance.

Important Note: Many of XOrganizer's powerful features only become apparent through thorough reading of the documentation. It is highly recommended to study the official documentation to fully unlock the tool's potential.

Installation

  1. The official website of XOrganizer can be found at 4xplane.nl/xorganizer/
  2. Information about purchasing the tool is available on the official website
  3. After purchase, the download link will be provided and the tool can be installed in any desired folder

Basic Usage

Scenery Management

Scenery Management is a central component of XOrganizer, offering comprehensive functions for organizing and optimizing X-Plane sceneries. The tool automatically detects and categorizes sceneries and enables easy reordering through drag & drop functionality.

A particular highlight is the advanced conflict analysis. This identifies overwrites that can occur due to incorrect scenery order. The analysis takes into account conflicts between different scenery types, including default and custom sceneries, overlays, and elevation data (mesh). The visual representation of dependencies and overwrites makes potential issues immediately visible, and the tool provides suggestions for optimal order.

The intelligent management of scenery_packs.ini is another important aspect. XOrganizer automatically detects and categorizes various scenery types:

  • Default sceneries
  • Custom sceneries
  • Orthophoto tiles
  • Overlay data
  • Mesh data

Through the visual representation of scenery dependencies and warnings for potential conflicts, the scenery configuration can be optimally adjusted.

Plugin Management

The Plugin Management in XOrganizer provides a clear overview of all installed plugins in the X-Plane installation. With this function, plugins can be easily activated or deactivated, which is particularly useful when testing the impact of individual plugins on system performance.

Another important aspect is the management of plugin configurations. XOrganizer enables central management of plugin settings and switching between different configurations as needed. This is especially helpful when different flight profiles with various plugin combinations are used.

Profile Management

Profile Management is one of the central functions of XOrganizer, enabling the creation and management of different configurations for various flight areas. With this function, quick switching between different profiles is possible, which is particularly useful when flying in different regions.

A special highlight is the automatic adjustment of scenery order based on the selected profile. This ensures that the correct sceneries are always activated for the current flight area.

Another important aspect is flight plan-based profile creation. This innovative function analyzes the flight route and automatically creates an optimized profile with all necessary components. The following are taken into account:

  • Airports along the route
  • Surrounding sceneries
  • Orthophoto tiles
  • Overlay data
  • Mesh data

Through the automatic deactivation of unnecessary components, system performance is optimized as only the actually needed sceneries are loaded.

Advanced Features

  • Performance Optimization: Automatic suggestions for performance improvement
  • Backup Function: Backup and restore configurations
  • Scenery Library: Management of scenery downloads and installations
  • Log Analysis: Automatic analysis of X-Plane logs for issues
  • Automatic Updates: Regular updates with new features
  • Custom Categories: Creation of custom categories for special sceneries

Tips and Tricks

  • It is recommended to create separate profiles for different flight areas
  • Conflict checking should be performed before each flight
  • Regular backups of the configuration are recommended
  • XOrganizer should be updated regularly to receive new features
  • The automatic categorization serves as a good starting point
  • Custom categories can be created for special sceneries

Troubleshooting

If problems occur: - The log files in XOrganizer should be checked - It should be ensured that the latest version is being used - Resetting the profile can be attempted - The XOrganizer Forum offers additional help

Recommendation

XOrganizer represents an excellent investment for any X-Plane pilot who goes beyond the standard installation. The tool is particularly recommended for:

  • Pilots with an extensive scenery collection
  • Users of orthophoto tiles and overlays
  • Users who fly in different areas with different scenery configurations
  • Users who value optimal performance

The investment in XOrganizer is especially worthwhile when:

  • Multiple scenery types are combined (e.g., orthophotos, overlays, custom sceneries)
  • Regular switching between different flight areas occurs
  • Value is placed on clear and efficient management of sceneries
  • Time should be saved in managing the X-Plane installation

The tool not only saves time in managing sceneries but also helps avoid performance issues and achieve the best possible visual quality.