The main purpose of PTA is to allow you to tweak your Prepar3D config & shaders resulting in the ultimate, aesthetically pleasing (eye-catching), virtual flight experience. Basically, it'll look INCREDIBLE.
Using PTA, you can apply tweaks in a fast and convenient way without manually editing files or any of that other confusing rubbish. As a famous Flight Simulation development company once said - it's "Complexity Simplified".
Completely User Friendly
Using the latest and greatest technologies, we've created a user experience that is unrivalled.
We've also implemented strict control of the core sim, so should you f*** it up (which let's face it, you most probably will), hit revert and it'll put you right back at the start.
We've even included tooltips for every single customizable setting, just in case you want to understand what you're doing.
Should you still manage to break it, we've implemented a detailed error logging system that will help us identify the problem(s) and fix them right away.
Finally, we've given you the option to choose from various "skins" for the tool. We even support HiDPI - so for those of you who are running 4k screens, you won't have to use a magnifying glass to actually see what you're doing.
Core Shader Tweaks
The tool comes with 30 different tweaks with fully customisable options for clouds, lighting, atmosphere & water adjustments. You can even tune your HDR & FXAA parameters.
For you die hard nerds (basically like us), we've given you the option to tweak shader parameters via specific expressions (PTA 2.0 or later required). Don't worry, it's all fully documented.
Post Processing Shaders (From Reshade)
Post-process effects? We've got you covered. Adapted from SweetFX, they can be used natively in Prepar3D without Reshade and have all been adapted for the Prepar3D rendering engine:
Sepia
Curves
Levels
LiftGammaGain
Technicolor
Vibrance
LumaSharpen
DPX Cineon
Tonemap
Completely Customizable
In addition to the PTA built-in tweaks and post-processing, you can also create your own tweaks to either use alongside our in-house tweaks, or on their own. You can even share them with the community!
Each PTA preset may also include a separate adjustment of main P3D config file.
A must have addon for P3D v4.
Just be advised that in order to use the UI, you must have an internet connection.
You need an internet connection to install and to use the UI.
5+ Fantastic piece of kit. I used it in P3dV3 as freeware but it really shines in P3dV4. I'm happy to support it as payware absolutely worth the investment. A real game changer when using the right preset or tweaking your own. Consider this one of my essential utility programs.
It's a great addon. Used it alot in P3D v3. Since the only way to get it for V4 is to purchase basically the same product that used to be free it stings a bit I guess. But hey, it should have been a payware to begin with. I can't recommend this tool enough, would never have a sim without it.