From 9f6f084733ae6b9f8b5a3435e418a6277d7be389 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Nico Schmoigl Date: Sun, 31 Mar 2019 20:38:32 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] Hints on simulation speed --- FAQ.md | 9 +++++++++ 1 file changed, 9 insertions(+) diff --git a/FAQ.md b/FAQ.md index 43172280..c21e8ec5 100644 --- a/FAQ.md +++ b/FAQ.md @@ -47,3 +47,12 @@ First of all, did you ensure that the bug is reported on our [issues page](https Besides that, **never** downgrade your aircraft without resetting/deleting your `IDG-A32X-config.xml` file as well. You may find it in `$FGHOME/Export`. +### Q. I like increasing the simulation speed on long flights. However, I encounter issues with it once in a while. What's up? + +Increasing the simulation speed is quite tricky for the simulator. Depending on hardware capabilities it can be very stressful and the algorithms behind the scenes can be challenged quite heavily. If the simulation is running faster than the corresponding algorithms can be computed, many funny (or even [ugly things](https://github.com/it0uchpods/IDG-A32X/issues/86#issuecomment-478328407)) may happen. So, be careful with that. + +In general, one could say: + +* Don't increase the simulation speed above 4x. A simulation speed of 8x is already quite heavy load for everything. +* Check your frame rate (you are able to enable it in the "Debug" menu) when increasing the simulation speed. As a rule of thumb, if the frame rate stays constantly above 10fps, you are fine. Keep in mind that already one little phase (and not just the average) where the frame rate drops significantly, you are in danger facing issues. +