MSFS Specific Topics

LVAR Bridge Outdated (MSFS 2020)

If SPAD.neXt keeps reporting that the LVAR Bridge is outdated:

1. Download the latest MSFS LVAR Bridge Installer at https://www.spadnext.com/download/download-spad-next.html

2. Proceed as follows

3. Exit MSFS 2020 and SPAD.

4. Delete any folders named "spad-bridge-module" in:

   MSFS Store/Xbox Version

   %LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\Microsoft.FlightSimulator_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalState\Packages

   MSFS Steam Version

   %APPDATA%\Microsoft Flight Simulator\Packages

5. Delete any folders named "spad-bridge-module" in your Community folder.
   Default locations:

   MSFS Store/Xbox Version

   %LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\Microsoft.FlightSimulator_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalCache\Packages\Community

   MSFS Steam Version

   %APPDATA%\Microsoft Flight Simulator\Packages\Community

6. Install the latest version of the MSFS LVAR Bridge and select the MSFS 2020 location.

7. Start MSFS 2020 and wait until it reaches the main menu.

8. Start SPAD.neXt.

LVAR Bridge Outdated (MSFS 2024)

If SPAD.neXt keeps reporting that the LVAR Bridge is outdated:

1. Download the latest MSFS LVAR Bridge Installer at https://www.spadnext.com/download/download-spad-next.html

2. Exit MSFS 2024 and SPAD.

3. Delete any folders named "spad-bridge-module" in subdirectories of:

   MSFS Store/Xbox Version

   %LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\Microsoft.Limitless_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalState\WASM

   MSFS Steam Version

   %APPDATA%\Microsoft Flight Simulator\Packages\WASM

4. Delete any folders named "spad-bridge-module" in your Community folder.
   Default locations:

   MSFS Store/Xbox Version

   %LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\Microsoft.Limitless_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalCache\Packages\Community

   MSFS Steam Version

   %APPDATA%\Microsoft Flight Simulator\Packages\Community

5. Install the latest version of the MSFS LVAR Bridge and select the MSFS 2024 location.

6. Start MSFS 2024 and wait until it reaches the main menu.

7. Start SPAD.neXt.

LAG/FPS spikes with SPAD LVAR Bridge installed

During the first five minutes after starting a flight (after advancing beyond the Ready to Fly screen), the SPAD.neXt LVAR Bridge regularly scans for new LVARs. Depending on your system, you may notice lag spikes while it scans.
You can adjust the scan parameters in SPAD.neXt under Settings → Application → MSFS.

Name	Purpose
MaxLVarSearchTime	Time in minutes the bridge will scan for LVAR after flight is started	Increase it to look for LVAR longer
MaxDigBatch	Number of LVARs scanned every frame	Decrease the value to reduce the load on the simulator.
MaxDigDepth	Maximum number of LVARs to search for