CAT3508 336 Posted September 27, 2017 Report Share Posted September 27, 2017 Hi Guys, As I have completed my computer upgrade, and am now about to get P3Dv4, I see that it is recommended to use a download manager. I have never used one before, and have no idea how it works. Have all of you who have P3D, used it?. There seems to be quite a choice available, so does anyone have a recommendation on any particular manager. Cheers, Neil Link to post Share on other sites
lionwing 71 Posted September 27, 2017 Report Share Posted September 27, 2017 I didn't use a download manager for P3D. If you internet connection is good with decent speed and reliability I would save you can download it as you any other file. Sorry this isn't a recommendation but hopefully good advice. Link to post Share on other sites
mutley 4,487 Posted September 27, 2017 Report Share Posted September 27, 2017 Hi Neil, I use IDM (Internet Download Manager) http://www.internetdownloadmanager.com When you click a download link (depending on the link type) it will fire up IDM and download the file in many segments simultaneously and verify and rejoin them at the end. It also has a resume function so if you have a connection problem half way through the download, it will carry on from where it was so you don't have to download the whole file again. This is ideal for huge files of this type, but as Rich said, for other smaller files a normal download usually suffices. Joe Link to post Share on other sites
OzWookiee 151 Posted September 27, 2017 Report Share Posted September 27, 2017 Neil, I can send you a USB of the download files to save you the time if you want. Depends how good your internet is it might get there before you finish... It is AusPost though so.... Link to post Share on other sites
CAT3508 336 Posted September 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2017 Hi Beejay, Thanks very much for your offer. I live about 13 Klm from town, and have to use a wireless internet to download, I have a large dipole antenna on the roof, so my download speed is pathetic. My postal address is PO Box 35,Woomelang, 3485. I will pay postage, if you so desire. Thank you once again, much appreciated. Cheers, Neil Link to post Share on other sites
OzWookiee 151 Posted September 28, 2017 Report Share Posted September 28, 2017 Mate, got ya covered! Will load up a stick and head off to the post now. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
OzWookiee 151 Posted September 28, 2017 Report Share Posted September 28, 2017 OK Just loaded it all onto a 16Gb stick with some of my favorite birds (which you might already have) and the files needed to upgrade them to P3Dv4. If you get stuck just holler Will head down to the postie in about 20 mins and get this up to you. Link to post Share on other sites
OzWookiee 151 Posted September 28, 2017 Report Share Posted September 28, 2017 OK Postmaster says you'll have it Monday due to the public holiday tomorrow. Tracking nr: 604 98411129 096 Have fun! 3 Link to post Share on other sites
mutley 4,487 Posted September 28, 2017 Report Share Posted September 28, 2017 Nice one BeeJay 1 Link to post Share on other sites
CAT3508 336 Posted September 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2017 Hi Beejay, Thanks for that, will let you know when it arrives, Cheers, Neil 1 Link to post Share on other sites
CAT3508 336 Posted October 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2017 Hi Beejay, Stick arrived yesterday, thank you very much. Installed on PC with no problems, now busy setting everything up. Thank you once again. Neil Link to post Share on other sites
OzWookiee 151 Posted October 3, 2017 Report Share Posted October 3, 2017 1 hour ago, CAT3508 said: Hi Beejay, Stick arrived yesterday, thank you very much. Installed on PC with no problems, now busy setting everything up. Thank you once again. Neil Pay it forward brother, pay it forward 1 Link to post Share on other sites
OzWookiee 151 Posted October 3, 2017 Report Share Posted October 3, 2017 Did any of the "extras" come in handy or did you already have most of them? Link to post Share on other sites
brett 2,283 Posted October 3, 2017 Report Share Posted October 3, 2017 Hope those "extras" do not include anything illegal since Mutley's Hangar does not condone that type of activity. Probably just some freeware I would think..... 1 Link to post Share on other sites
OzWookiee 151 Posted October 3, 2017 Report Share Posted October 3, 2017 I can confirm 100% that there were no pirated materials on that USB, only some freeware birds! Like Mutley's I do not condone any of that activity either (Though I grant you that it did sound a bit suspicious) 1 Link to post Share on other sites
brett 2,283 Posted October 3, 2017 Report Share Posted October 3, 2017 I'm just suspicious by nature. That was a nice thing you did Beejay, thanks for upholding the simmers standing of being a most helpful group of hobbyists. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
CAT3508 336 Posted October 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2017 Haven't used any of the extras as yet, a bit busy downloading the PMDG 737NGX, and setting it up. Having a few problems re the key assignments though. I have 5 Leo Bodnar cards, which I use solely for setting up all my switches and rotaries for the NGX. Every time I start the sim, I have to go through the laborious task of deleting all the unwanted key assignments which seem to automatically fill themselves in. It's a real pain. Is there anyway I can prevent this happening. Advice appreciated. Cheers, Neil Link to post Share on other sites
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