Important ! in order for this mod update to work properly, go to the Microsoft Flight Simulator Roaming folder in C:\Users\MYUSERNAME\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft Flight Simulator or C:\Users\MYUSERNAME\AppData\Local\Packages\MicrosoftFlightSimulator\Local Cache (depending on yout MSFS version - steam or MS Store), then remove the file named Content.xml.
 
The new update is compatible with the WU6 update, but you need to download the switzerland MS/Asobo handcrafted objects first.

Optional: If you own the RED WING LHSV addon, use the second file (Lausanne - Red Wing LHSV compatible version).

Lausanne is the capital city and biggest town of the canton of Vaud in Romandy, Switzerland. A municipality, it is situated on the shores of Lake Léman (French: Le/Lac Léman). It faces the French town of Évian-les-Bains, with the Jura Mountains to its north-west. Lausanne is located 62 kilometres (38.5 miles) northeast of Geneva.

The municipality Lausanne has a population of about 140,000, making it the fourth largest city in Switzerland, with the entire agglomeration area having about 420,000 inhabitants (as of January 2019). The metropolitan area of Lausanne-Geneva (including Vevey-Montreux, Yverdon-les-Bains, and foreign parts) was over 1.2 million inhabitants in 2000.

Lausanne is a focus of international sport, hosting the International Olympic Committee (which has recognized the city as the "Olympic Capital" since 1994), the Court of Arbitration for Sport and some 55 international sport associations. It lies in a noted wine-growing region. The city has a 28-station metro system, making it the smallest city in the world to have a rapid transit system. Lausanne hosted the 2020 Winter Youth Olympics.

GPS: 46° 31′ 11.4″ N, 6° 38′ 0.6″ E

Credits:

This scenery has been extracted from Google Maps, hence all 3D credits goes to Google.
This scenery has been generated with the Google Earth Decoder tool (credits to /u/Jonahex111):
https://www.reddit.com/r/FS2020Creation/comments/j3faaj/google_earth_decoder_now_userfriendly/

Addon history:

v1.0: initial release
v1.1: Try to fix ugly vegetation
v1.2: Fix some texture flickering issues
v2.0: Fix a big issue with the LOD management system, due to the way Google Earth Decoder places and sizes the tiles. Now, there should not be any FPS issues, and framerate should be better and more consistent
v2.1: Add a fix for possible CTD issues ( https://flightsim.to/blog/creators-guide-fix-ctd-issues-on-your-scenery )
v2.2: Change LODs settings
v2.3: New changes on LODs settings
v2.4: reduced package size
v3.0:
- add WU6 compatibility
- better colorimetry
- add POIs
- fix procedural lightning issues on flat tiles (especially at dusk and dawn)
- add specific colliders to reduce CPU load
- bigger photogrammetry area
- fix some tile positioning
v3.1:
- fix EPFL POI
- add RED WING LHSV compatible version
v4.0:
- Better blending with ground
- Better elevation data
- Nearly all Google Earth ugly trees removed (not all of of them, but it is far better)
- less 3d vertices (so less GPU and CPU intensive): the tiles have been cleaned from the water, the woods, the forests and the parks
v4.1: Fix compatibility with SPINOZA LSGL "La Blécherette" airport

Known bugs and issues:

• because the photogrammetry data have been retrieved in winter, photogrammetry trees seem to be burnt (they do not have their leafs)
• somme traffic issues in the old town

Installation:
Remove old lausanne folder, if it exists. Download thalixte-lausanne.zip. Extract thalixte-lausanne folder into the Community folder.

If you want to donate, you will always be welcome to help me continue with more projects and update the existing ones https://paypal.me/Thalixte.

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Lausanne

Explore the vibrant city of Lausanne, Switzerlands capital of the Vaud canton, beautifully recreated in Microsoft Flight Simulator. With a focus on international sports, picturesque scenery, and a rich cultural heritage, Lausanne is a must-visit destination for virtual aviators. Experience the fourth largest city in Switzerland with a detailed metro system, famous landmarks, and stunning views of Lake Léman. Update your simulator with this addon for a more immersive flying experience over Lausanne.

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