xPilot v2.0.0-beta.23

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Added

• Added SELCAL datarefs: #35

Changed

• Refactor velocity error correction logic. This should fix the issue with aircraft slewing all over the sky, causing false TCAS alerts.
• Use message queue for IPC between xPilot and X-Plane instead of TCP socket.
• Enable high DPI scaling again. Future enhancements will need to be added to make the client more DPI aware.
• The "Override Contact ATC Command" option will now activate PTT if enabled.
• Improve directory permission validation when installing CSL model package.
• Move app command line parsing, this should prevent debug info in the console output when calling --version.
• Show error in client if AFV token expiry time is in the past, prompting the user to make sure their system clock is synchronized.
• Add limiter effect to AFV channel buffer. This should help with any audio clipping.

Fixed

• Trim whitespace and remove new line characters from login credentials and home airport.
• Fixed issue that caused X-Plane to crash when deleting FMOD channel.
• Don't block socket if visual machines aren't connected, fixes freezing client.
• Ensure that FMOD sound system exists. This should fix the FMOD errors in the X-Plane log.
• Second attempt at fixing the Nearby ATC list update lag.

xPilot v2.0.0-beta.22

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Added

• Added --version command line option which will print the version number of the client.
• Prompt user to calibrate microphone volume before connecting for the first time, or if the microphone device has changed.

Changed

• Disable high-DPI screen scaling.
• Make enabled toolbar buttons more prominent (white letters instead of gray).
• Minimum macOS version is 10.14.
• Make X-Plane plugin bind to random port number.
• Reduce environment aircraft engine sound volume.
• Use FMOD version shipped with X-Plane. This should fix any conflicts between FMOD versions.
• Only include controllers with a valid callsign in the Nearby ATC window.
• Zero out positional and rotational velocities when paused.
• Implement new fast position packet types.
• Re-center client on the primary screen if it goes outside the available screen bounds.

Fixed

• Make hyperlinks in private messages clickable.
• Fixed issue that caused X-Plane to crash if the plugin was disabled and then re-enabled.
• Fixed Auto Transponder Mode C on takeoff logic.
• Fixed audio clipping check in AFV-Native.
• Fixed memory leak in AFV-Native.
• Fixed issue that caused the client to crash if it couldn't save the config file.
• Fixed issue with Nearby ATC window not being updated.

xPilot v2.0.0-beta.21

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Added

• Added microphone volume adjustment slider in settings.

Changed

• Changed CDN download URL for CSL model set.
• Allow client window to be dragged if Connect popup is open.
• Further clarify that allowing the aircraft volume knobs to control the radio volume will override the volume sliders in the settings.

Fixed

• Fixed issue with network requests not following redirects.
• Set missing xPilot dataref values (xpilot/audio/com1_rx, com2_rx, vu).
• Fixed typo in replay mode disconnect message.

xPilot v2.0.0-beta.20

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Fixed

• Fixed broken aircraft surfaces, in particular missing landing gear.
• Fixed "bad optional access" error, addresses missing aircraft.

xPilot v2.0.0-beta.19

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Fixed

• Fixed floating aircraft.
• Fixed missing engine "on" status in aircraft config data.
• Don't send fastpos packet if connected in towerview mode, fixes syntax error.

xPilot v2.0.0-beta.18

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Added

• Send engine reverser status in aircraft configuration packet.
• Added AGL to fast position packet for better ground clamping.
• Added flight model definitions which is used to set the tire deflection, flap extension time and gear extension time by aircraft class.
• Added volume slider in the xPilot settings in X-Plane to control aircraft engine sounds.

Changed

• Use FMOD for aircraft engine sounds. Engine starter sounds are not currently implemented.
• Correct true altitude with local sea level pressure when sending pressure altitude in slow position packet.

Fixed

• Fixed typo in OBJ dataref (weight_on_wheels).

xPilot v2.0.0-beta.16

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Added

• Added support for weight_on_wheels TCAS dataref (#34).
• Added microphone peak level indicator to settings window.
• Added AFV debug logging.

Changed

• Increase log retention to last 10 logs.

Fixed

• Only process fast position packet if Velocity is enabled.
• Fixed issue that caused X-Plane to crash when closing tab in Text Message Console.

xPilot v2.0.0-beta.15

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Added

• Added support for VATSIM Connect token authentication, currently only enabled on the Velocity servers.

Changed

• Reduced the interval of how often the nearby ATC list updates in X-Plane.
• Allow sending .wallop messages through X-Plane text message console.
• Removed forced keyboard focus in X-Plane text message console.

Fixed

• Instantiate timers directly instead of using pointers, fixes possible crash.
• Show broadcast messages in X-Plane text message console.
• Only allow one text command line to be active, fixes overlapping text and command line history.
• Fixed missing Sentry token; crash reports should now upload properly now.

xPilot v2.0.0-beta.14

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Changed

• Don't send slowfast position packet if the positional velocities are zero.

Fixed

• Added mutex lock to plugin logging, which may prevent the xPilot client from crashing in certain instances.

xPilot v2.0.0-beta.13

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Changed

• Don't send fast position packet if positional velocities are zero.
• Set thrust ratio dataref on CSL model objects. This enables engine running animations on certain CSL models (if the model the thrust ratio dataref).
• Only send fast position packet when the server tells us to.
• Send an empty fast position packet if positional velocities reduce to zero.
• Reduce engine sound pitch when engines are idle.

Fixed

• Fixed X-Plane crash when Nearby ATC window is opened.
• Engine running status now properly shared with other network users.
• Clamp engine sound gain to prevent log errors.
• Fixed rubberbanding if aircraft is outside of the fast position range.