Broken Links And (temporarily) Missing Files

[aerofoto - HJG Admin]

Some weeks ago all HJG archives/files were migrated to a new server at SIMVIATION.COM .... our sponsors and owners as such.

It was brought to my attention by someone (here) earlier today that a small number of files may have disappeared from our (official) DOWNLOADS section only (not the FORUM DOWNLOADS section) .... their links may have been broken or the corresponding files might not have made successful transition to the new server.

Some such missing files have since confirmed by me today also.

Be aware this's just one of those things can can, and occasionally does, happen from time to time, but, we're aware of it (now) and are attending to this.

In short no particular HJG file has been permanently lost .... and only a few files are ever likely to have been impacted anyway.

The few missing files so far detected have each been recovered though and are now downloadable once again.

Be aware also the following linked and forum located textures inventory is an up to date record of all aircraft type textures so far released by HJG ....

HJG AIRCRAFT TEXTURE LISTS
tonymadgehjg.proboards.com/board/29/hjg-aircraft-textures-lists

It's best these above linked listings be perused in order to identify textures of interest. Then these files searched for on our (official) "DOWNLOADS" page first. In the event anything of interest is searched for but not found in our (official) DOWNLOADS section .... THEN .... try searching for the same files among the following linked FORUM DOWNLOADS section ....

HJG LATEST FILE RELEASES
tonymadgehjg.proboards.com/board/40/hjg-latest-file-releases

In the event anything listed isn't found in either downloads section .... THEN .... "assume the corresponding file/s may be (temporarily) missing" and advise us accordingly so we can then get it/these restored again.

This notice simply serves to be "a courtesy advisory only".

In the interest of good/thorough administration though I'm going to need to run a complete HJG file/inventory check .... on "EVERYTHING" .... item by item .... and which may take a wee while to complete, but, this "WILL" be (needs to be) done so any still undetected missing files can be detected, recovered, and made accessible once again.

PLEASE NOTE: A list of recovered/restored files will be compiled and added to this notice (at my convenience) as progress is made

Mark C
AKL/NZ

[aerofoto - HJG Admin]

The following 2X MD-81 textures (uploaded prior to 2019) are noted to have "disappeared completely" from the "MD-81" section of our (official) DOWNLOADS section ....


MD-81
AERO REPUBLICA COLOMBIA 2001
AERO REPUBLICA COLOMBIA 2004


These files have each been recovered, reinstated, and are now accessible once again from the following-linked "HJG LATEST FILES" forum downloads page ....


LATEST HJG MD-80 & MD-90 TEXTURES
tonymadgehjg.proboards.com/thread/10332/latest-hjg-md80-md-textures


See the "MD-81" section of the above-linked forum downloads section.

All other MD-81/-82/-83/-87/-88/-90-30 textures seem to be accounted for.

There will undoubtedly be textures discovered missing from other aircraft type sections of our (official) DOWNLOADS section, but, I'll review each of these sections, and if necessary recover and reinstate any missing files accordingly, as is convenient for me to do so.

Again .... this task is going to take a while to complete but does need to be accomplished.

Mark C
AKL/NZ

[aerofoto - HJG Admin]

The following 3 textures .... each BAe 146 subjects .... were discovered to have fallen off/disappeared from their respective BAe 146-200, -300, and -300QT pages in our (official) DOWNLOADS section.

BAe 146-200
UNITED AIR EXPRESS/AIR WISCONSIN (N609AW) 2001

BAe 146-300
NORTHWEST AIRLINK 2004

BAe 146-300QT
SKYPAK INTERNATIONAL COURIERS 1995

These files have each been recovered, reinstated, and are now accessible once again from the following-linked "HJG LATEST FILES" forum downloads page ....

Latest HJG BAe 146/ARJ Textures
tonymadgehjg.proboards.com/thread/10342/latest-hjg-bae-146-textures

See the "BAe 146-200, BAe 146-300" and "Bae 146-300QT" sections within the above-linked forum downloads page.

All other RJ-70, RJ-85, RJ-100, BAe 146-100, BAe 146-100 STATESMAN/CC2 MK1/2/3BAe 146-100 STA/MSL/MT, BAe 146-200, BAe 146-200 QT, BAe 146-QC/C3, Bae 146-300, BAe 146-300QT textures seem to be accounted for.

This necessary exercise has also prompted an opportunity to further refine each of the forum located TEXTURES LISTS for those Texture Inventories so far checked ....

- ARJ/BAe 146
- DC-10
- L-1011 TRISATAR
- MD-80/90-30

No discrepancies at all were detected in regard to our (official) DOWNLOADS pages texture offerings for the DC-10's and L-1011's .... they were each fine.

Again this check "IS" necessary. Painters have gone to the trouble of producing work. It needs to be accessible to everyone whom might desire to access it. Although at the end of this exercise few textures might be discovered missing (as mentioned at the start of this thread) .... the fact one person has recently enquired as to the whereabouts of something that was previously listed, but found to be missing, is sufficient justification for this revision of "EVERYTHING".

Once again .... it's going to take me a while to complete this revision. Can usually complete 2 texture inventory checks per day .... depending upon the quantity of files associated with each/needing to be accounted fort, and if necessary recovered/reuploaded accordingly .... BUT .... also at this same time I (along with a few trusted assistants) are also trying to test "revisions" of existing products, organize "new" product, and also prepare for the "next release" too.

Needless to say .... my dance card is pretty full at the moment .... BUT .... everything "WILL BE ATTENDED TO" regardless

Mark C
AKL/NZ

[aerofoto - HJG Admin]

More missing textures detected on the (official) DOWNLOADS page

Each (those so far detected) have been recovered. Each of the following 4X subjects are now accessible from their aircraft type textures sections on the "HJG LATEST FILES" forum page .... direct links to each corresponding section are provided below ....


B707-320C

BRANIFF INTERNATIONAL AIRWAYS 1965 (green) N7097

See following-linked B707 TEXTURES forum downloads section .... "B707-320C" sub section
tonymadgehjg.proboards.com/thread/10346/latest-hjg-b707-b720-textures

"DO NOT" confuse this above texture with the "BRANIFF 1965 PANAGRA GREEN N7100" or "BRANIFF 1971 GREEN/LIGHT GREEN N7105" textures. The above subject is an entirely different shade of green the these other in accordance with the BRANIFF Girard era liveries of the late 1960's This originally older B707-320C texture has also been updated from its original DXT1 to EXT 32.888 NO MIPS formatted BMP's for additional clarity.


DC-8-52

EVERGREEN INTERNATIONAL AIRLINES 1979 N801EV

See following-linked DC-8 TEXTURES forum downloads section .... "DC-8-52" sub section
tonymadgehjg.proboards.com/thread/10337/latest-hjg-dc-8-textures


DC-8-55JT/F

AIR AFRIQUE DC-8-55JT 1977 TU-TCC

CP AIR 1977 C-FCPT

See following-linked DC-8 TEXTURES forum downloads section .... "DC-8-55F" sub section
tonymadgehjg.proboards.com/thread/10337/latest-hjg-dc-8-textures

Each of the above 3X DC-8-52 and -55F textures have been updated with their "ADDITIONAL TEXTURES" components necessary for use with the V6.1 DC-8-52 and -55F models. These originally older textures have also been updated from their original DXT1 to EXT 32.888 NO MIPS formatted BMP's for additional clarity.


Yet more missing textures will be recovered (that's inevitable) and similarly made accessible again .... as I can afford time to attend to each.

This TEXTURE INVENTORY check continues. it's "an incredibly time consuming exercise" but one that (again) must/needs to be performed. After all people here work hard to produce the textures we offer and it's unfair/disrespectful to them if what they produce goes astray .... since these people only desire that everyone else be able enjoy the fruits of their labors.

TEXTURE LISTS on the following-linked forum page are being revised ....
tonymadgehjg.proboards.com/board/29/hjg-aircraft-textures-lists

Each list is being updated/further refined and improved. In fact all TEXTURE LISTS have now been completed and reposted (now bearing "MARCH 2024" last updated dates) .... with the exception so of those for the B727's, B737-300's/400's/500's, DC-8's (partly completed but not yet re-posted), and DC-9's. Textures and Texture Listings for the B737-200's are "entirely unaffected by this recent controversy due to the manner in which these files have always been offered via this forum since their debut release.

I'll unlock this thread once this tasking's completed .... given I neither need nor want any distraction/s from it for the moment


Mark C
AKL/NZ

[aerofoto - HJG Admin]

'Nother missing DC-8 texture detected on the (official) DOWNLOADS page

This subject too's been recovered and is now accessible (once again) from the "DC-8" textures section on the "HJG LATEST FILES" forum page .... a direct link to this section is provided below.


DC-8 SUPER 63CF

DC-8 SUPER 63CF SEABOARD WORLD AIRLINES 1974 N8639

See following-linked DC-8 TEXTURES forum downloads section .... "DC-8-52" sub section
tonymadgehjg.proboards.com/thread/10337/latest-hjg-dc-8-textures

The above DC-8 texture's been updated with its "ADDITIONAL TEXTURES" components necessary for use with the V6.1 DC-8-63F model. This originally older texture have also been updated from its originally DXT1 to EXT 32.888 NO MIPS formatted BMP's for additional/better clarity.

**** SPECIAL NOTE ****

The above DC-8 SUPER 63CF texture is one of the last ever produced for us by the our late John KEANE. We offer a total of 4 SEABOARD WORLD DC-8 SUPER C3CF textures .... produced both by John (and also by our late Michael VERLIN too). Each depicts different period variations of SEABOARD WORLD livery for our DC-8 SUPER 63F models, so, enjoy these textures "as a tribute to John and Michael if you wll". Those interested can also read a bit about both John's and Michael's HJG work per the following-linked remembrance notices ....

John KEANE
tonymadgehjg.proboards.com/thread/5323/rip-john-keane

Michael VERLIN
tonymadgehjg.proboards.com/thread/9876/rip-michael-verlin


A new/revised/updated DC-8 TEXTURE LIST is now posted per the following link ....
tonymadgehjg.proboards.com/thread/6300/hjg-dc-8-texture-inventory

That for the DC-9's is being analyzed at present.

Similarly new/revised/updated TEXTURES LISTS for the HJG offered AMD MERCURE 100 (a Mario NORIEGA production), B707, B720, B717-200, BAe 146/ARJ, C-135 (military series), CONCORDE, CV880/CV990, DC-10, DMFS BAC ONE-ELEVEN/DH106 COMET/HS121 TRIDENT/VC10 and C1K, L-1011 TRISTAR, MD-80/90, and SE-210 CARAVELLE simulations are each now available per the following link ....
tonymadgehjg.proboards.com/board/29/hjg-aircraft-textures-lists

Those for the HJG offered B727, B737-300/400/500, and B737-200 (not deemed necessary as the B732's aren't affected by this recent controversy, but, in the interest of thoroughness it'll be scrutinized too) have yet to be completed but should be finalized within the next week.

Mark C
AKL/NZ

[aerofoto - HJG Admin]

Having now completed the B727 audit .... the following texture files were detected to be missing from the (official) DOWNLOADS page ....

B727-200 ADVANCED

1. KALULA/COMAIR B727-230 ADV ZS-NOV 2003

The above subject is the 4th of what should have been a set of 4 textures (seems only 3 were ever accessible) which HJG hosted for a VA .... to the extent they let us host their textures and in turn HJG allowed them use (not to host though .... they had to come here to get them) the B727-200 ADV simulations we offer along with our panels and sound packs too and for which we then provided support for their members. This arrangement worked quite well at the time (their textures were located in place where they were all easily accessible and at no charge for them .... and they benefitted equally from using our panels, audio, and support too .... whilst which we got their patronage and few extra liveries to offer FOC. A very simple kind of "WIN-WIN" situation for everyone involved at the time and one of those arrangements I occasionally orchestrate for community entities.

2. MEXICANA DE AVIACIOB B727-264 ADV XA-MEM 1981

This's the 3rd of what should have been a set 3 textures (seems only 2 were of which ever accessible though) featuring the late 1970's/early 80's era MEXICANA liveries similarly hosted/offered here.

Each of these recovered textures have been reinstated within the "B727" textures posting (see the "B727-200 ADV" section specifically) on the "HJG LATEST FILES" forum page .... a direct link to this posting is provided below ....
tonymadgehjg.proboards.com/thread/10344/latest-hjg-b727-textures

Each of the above B727 texture's been updated with their "ADDITIONAL TEXTURES" components necessary for use with the V2.0 B727-200 ADV models currently offered by HJG. Each supporting AIRCRAFT.CFG has additionally been updated with its specific 3D model (MODEL=) requirement. Both of these originally older B727 textures (only .... but not their fleet counterparts still available on our official downloads page) have also been updated from their originally DXT1 to EXT 32.888 NO MIPS formatted BMP's for superior clarity.

A new/revised/updated "B727 TEXTURE LIST" has also now been posted/is available per the following link ....
tonymadgehjg.proboards.com/thread/6297/hjg-b727-texture-inventory

Just the B737 texture audits to complete now. Frankly I'll be pleased to see "THE END OF" this particular (very frustrating and time consuming) undertaking. As hinted within the very first posting in this thread .... it's nobody's fault here, or at SIMIATION either, that's prompted this general audit. It's just one of those things that "HAD TO" be done regardless .... given what the HU/what was earlier reported (to me). Can't have people's work not being accessible by those whom might like to enjoy it.

Mark C
AKL/NZ

[aerofoto - HJG Admin]

Another file was discovered to be AWOL .... this time from the "B737-400" section of our (official) Downloads Page and as follows ....

B737-400

SKY AIRLINES (Blue) TC-SKB 2011

The above file's now been located and reinstated within the following-linked B737 posting (see the "B737-400" section specifically) on the "HJG LATEST FILES" forum page ....
tonymadgehjg.proboards.com/thread/10343/latest-hjg-b737-textures

A new/revised/updated "B737-300/400/500 TEXTURE LIST" has also now been posted/is available per the following link ....
tonymadgehjg.proboards.com/thread/8799/hjg-b737-300-texture-inventory

Mark C
AKL/NZ

[aerofoto - HJG Admin]

Finally, and after almost a full month of checking/cross-checking/and re-checking, the said texture audit is now complete

As mentioned at the start of this thread ....

A server change came into effect here recently. As a result of this it's not uncommon for some files to be lost during such data transitions. This "DID" in fact happen on this occasion and is just "one of those things" than can and does sometimes occur albeit rarely.

2 files were initially reported missing (to me) by a community member. These couldn't be located on either our (official) Downloads Page or within our Forum Downloads section either. I therefore consider this recent audit to have been "ESSENTIAL" .... in order to verify whether or not any other data was similarly unaccounted for, and if so to what extent, and to then try'n rectify this situation for the benefit of everyone else's (prospective) enjoyment of what our team members each labor to produce.

This (often "bloody frustrating") task involved physically reconciling every individual HJG texture (released since 2006 .... "YES THE WHOLE BLOODY LOT" .... and when I say that I mean literally "EVERYTHING") with what's listed within our forum located Texture Lists and both (official) Downloads and Forum Downloads Pages .... and then vice versa too for reasons of additional thoroughness in order to determine precisely which other files might be AWOL. Not knowing how many files might be affected was my immediate concern.

Although it was determined that other files were indeed missing this situation was (thankfully) not as acute as I initially feared might be the case. None-the-less this task "HAD TO BE" performed accordingly.

ANYWAY ....

"ALL" files detected missing from our (official) Downloads Page have now been identified and "REINSTATED". In the case of each reinstatement these files have been added to their respective aircraft type postings on the "HJG LATEST FILES" forum page .... where links are provided to enable both the previewing and downloading of all files released since January 2023.

This task has also been a good opportunity to further refine (tidy up) the Texture Lists too. As a result these each now reflect what we offer with even greater precision than ever before. When searching for HJG files the recommended practice is as follows ....

1. Use the Forum located Texture Lists to identify all files of interest (make a list of these as you progress) ....
tonymadgehjg.proboards.com/board/29/hjg-aircraft-textures-lists

2. Check the "aircraft type" listings (or those for other files) on our (official) Downloads Page first .... and then download to your hearts content.

3. If what's searched for can't be located on our (official) Downloads Page .... then you'll sure as hell find it among the "aircraft type" texture (or other) postings on our Forum Downloads Page.

Our (official) Downloads Page was last updated during "DECEMBER 2022" (as dated on our Home Page) .... MEANING .... all new and replacement files released/added since "JANUARY 2023" are located on our Forum Downloads Page only. One location is just as easy to access and use as the other .... transitioning between either source is no imposition and makes "no difference whatsoever".

The reason for this (minor) file supply imposition has been repeated within all 7 HJG releases between early 2023 and early 2024. If possible I don't (really) want to be repeating myself any more than's absolutely necessary in regard to this particular matter (it "IS" the way it "IS" and will "REMAIN" .... more-so considering close to 1,000 files have now been released per this manner and within the said period), so, if unfamiliar then kindly take time to become familiarize yourself with what's stated within the "ORIENTATION NOTES" associated with each/any of 7 releases (on our NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS Forum Page) over the past year

Having completed this recent audit there's a few details I want to communicate that people (possibly) need to be aware as follows ....

1. Some texture listings within "aircraft type" pages on our (official) Downloads Page do not conform to a pure alphabetical/numerical (date) order. This's "nothing new". It's actually something that's been evident since 2006/7 (per my own silent observations), so, when searching for target subjects to download check the full length of each page thoroughly. This's a "HARMLESS" imposition.

2 Whilst my recent Texture File/Texture List audit/reconciliation has been "very thorough" (everything listed "IS" confirmed "AVAILABLE" or it simply wouldn't be listed) I can't possibly verify the integrity of each individual download link for files located on our (official) Downloads Page .... that's altogether too imposing a task .... though I can guarantee the integrity of every link located within "aircraft type" sections on our Forum Downloads Page (each of which have been verified by myself). In the event any broken links are discovered, then, report these and we'll investigate accordingly. Bear in mind though some PC based Security Protections can interfere with/frustrate downloading processes (something we've no control over of course), so, just because one might experience a particular problem such doesn't mean a problem actually exists with any file being targeted for downloading. In cases of this sort of frustration it's then likely up to the End User to resolve their own issue if we determine no issue/s exist/s that we can positively influence.

3. In a few cases (very few in fact) it's been noted some texture files within "aircraft type" sections on our (official) Downloads Page are "duplicated" (each are the same file though and nothing's cross-linked to an incorrect file .... so far as we're at this time aware). This's been a rare issue since 2006/7 also (which I've once again been silently aware of), so, just be conscious of this detail too. If we attempt to resolve these very rare duplications (under the current circumstances) then we possibly risk bumping other files in the process, so, it's better to not tempt fate and instead just leave everything "AS-IS". This's another completely "HARMLESS" imposition which doesn't affect the quality or running of anything in the least.

4. During this audit I've also observed some of the largest "aircraft type" sections on our (official) Downloads Page may appear/display in a truncated form (uploaded and available data not being displayed and/or the selected page appearing cropped) .... MEANING .... the entire content of these larger pages might not be presented immediately upon first loading attempt. If confronted with this situation then simply refresh your internet browser .... hit CTRL+F5 a couple of times (or even several times) and such action "WILL" normally resolve this minor imposition.

Think this's all needing to be communicated other than .... (a) "I don't want to have to perform this ("extremely frustrating and time consuming") task again until "next year" (maybe) .... and (b) enjoy the files we freely offer and get back to us in the event of any issues/concerns and which we'll then endeavour to try'n resolve for you or otherwise explain.

Mark C
AKL/NZ