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- Comment: In preparing this draft, I disclose that AI assistance was used as follows: The first version of this draft was generated with an AI chatbot and was declined. I then rewrote the article text in my own words. After that I used Claude only to put my text into wiki formatting (citation templates, infobox, capitalisation of names), not to write new content. I then corrected factual errors and removed unsourced claims myself. Andreyny8 (talk) 23:08, 7 October 2026 (UTC)
| AVX Sorter | |
|---|---|
 Logo of AVX Simulations | |
| Developer | AVX Simulations |
| Release | July 2026 |
| Stable release | 1.3.0
/ September 26, 2026[1] |
| Operating system | Windows 10, Windows 11 (64-bit) |
| Platform | Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, X-Plane 11 and 12 |
| Available in | 14 languages |
| Type | Utility software |
| License | Proprietary |
| Website | avxsimulations |
AVX Sorter is an add-on manager developed by AVX Simulations, primarily designed to work with several flight simulator platforms, including Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, X-Plane 11 and X-Plane 12.[2][3] The add-on manager allows users to create profiles, switch between multiple sets of add-ons and enable or disable groups of add-ons.[2] The utility is currently compatible with Windows 10 and Windows 11.[4][5] AVX Sorter was AVX Simulations' first product; the developer has since released another utility called AVX Tune, a tool for testing flight simulator settings.[6][7]
History
[edit]AVX Simulations began as a project of two flight simulation hobbyists who were looking for a way to manage their large collection of add-ons.[6] They created AVX Sorter to help them locate the cause of crashes when using their simulators. The developers released AVX Sorter in July 2026.[8] At its initial release, AVX Sorter supported both the Microsoft Store edition and the Steam edition of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 and Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024.[8][4]
The developers have continued to enhance AVX Sorter. By August 2026, it supported both Microsoft Flight Simulator versions as well as X-Plane 11 and 12.[3][9] Version 1.3.0 was released on 26 September 2026.[1]
AVX Sorter may be purchased directly from the developer's website or through several third-party resellers: simMarket, Just Flight and the X-Plane.org Store.[2][4][5][10]
Features
[edit]AVX Sorter is an application intended to help users manage their collection of add-ons. Its main functions include:[2]
- a "crash hunt" feature that sequentially disables add-ons to determine which one caused a crash to desktop[2][3]
- "Sim Guardian", an automated conflict-checking feature for installed add-ons[2][3]
- an automated backup centre that creates backups and logs each time an add-on package is updated or removed[2]
- multiple profiles allowing users to swap between different combinations of enabled add-ons[2]
- a livery manager, which lets users view and manage aircraft liveries[2]
- an airport map[2]
- for X-Plane specifically, a diagnostic tool that identifies potential problems with the simulator's configuration, and automatic repair of damaged
scenery_packs.inifiles[3][9]
MSFS Addons reported that disabled add-ons are not deleted but are instead placed in a managed folder, where they can be reviewed later for possible reinstatement.[2] The user interface is available in 14 languages.[9][5]
AVX Tune
[edit]AVX Tune is the second product developed by AVX Simulations, released at the end of September 2026.[7] It automatically records frame rate data with Intel PresentMon before and after a single settings adjustment. If the frame rate improves, AVX Tune recommends keeping the changed setting; if it gets worse, it suggests reverting to the previous settings. If there is no apparent difference in performance, AVX Tune reports the result as inconclusive.[6][7] AVX Tune also takes snapshots of the simulator's settings and control bindings, and monitors for updates to the simulator itself.[6] The developers have stated that the tool does not access the simulator's memory while running.[6] AVX Tune only makes adjustments in Microsoft Flight Simulator, and provides recommendations for X-Plane.[11]
Reception
[edit]Writing for MSFS Addons, Vasco Ferreira noted that many free utilities have historically been available for add-on management in Microsoft Flight Simulator. He evaluated how much value AVX Sorter offers for its cost (€12.99) compared with these free options, and identified the crash-hunt feature as its main distinguishing feature.[2] In a later article, he compared the method used by AVX Tune with another utility, AutoFPS, for measuring the effects of settings changes on performance.[6] Following AVX Sorter's X-Plane update, Flightnews24 published a review of its capabilities.[3]
References
[edit]- 1 2 "Release AVX Sorter 1.3.0". GitHub. AVX Simulations. 26 September 2026. Retrieved 7 October 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Ferreira, Vasco (19 August 2026). "This MSFS add-on manager hunts for the mod that keeps crashing your sim". MSFS Addons. Retrieved 7 October 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 MH (18 August 2026). "AVX Sorter: Add-on-Verwaltung und Fehlersuche" [AVX Sorter: Add-on management and troubleshooting]. Flightnews24 (in German). Retrieved 7 October 2026.
- 1 2 3 "AVX Sorter: MSFS & X-Plane Addon Manager". simMarket. Retrieved 7 October 2026.
- 1 2 3 "AVX Sorter". Just Flight. Retrieved 7 October 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 Ferreira, Vasco (3 October 2026). "New MSFS tool tells you if a settings change helped, hurt, or did nothing at all". MSFS Addons. Retrieved 7 October 2026.
- 1 2 3 Daan (29 September 2026). "AVX Simulations Releases AVX Tune". FSElite. Retrieved 7 October 2026.
- 1 2 Sebastien (14 July 2026). "AVX Sorter Add-on Manager Streamlined for MSFS 2020 & 2024". simFlight. Retrieved 7 October 2026.
- 1 2 3 Blaufuks, Miguel (18 August 2026). "AVX Sorter: Popular Add-on Manager Expands Support to X-Plane 11 and 12". simFlight. Retrieved 7 October 2026.
- ↑ "AVX Sorter: X-Plane & MSFS Add-on Manager". X-Plane.org Store. Retrieved 7 October 2026.
- ↑ "AVX Simulations". AVX Simulations. Retrieved 7 October 2026.
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