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Hi All, This update will enable to run the program when minimized. This option was added to the graphic options screen Use Options->Graphics->advanced and check the checkbox "run when minimized". This will consume approx. 1.25% CPU, hopefully no more. Enjoy ! Ilan
Hi All, This is a small fix for thrusters on ships, especially when ship is made with large offset from its origin point, this will fix the thruster forces and moments acting on this ship. Thanks, Ilan
Hi All, This is a small update, it fixes a recently discovered bug in speed measurement in GPS instruments inside panels. Thanks, Ilan
Hi All, I have updated a few things in this build: (2.7.6) 1. Updated collisions with docks. 2. Updated smoke trails on boat propellers. 3. Added the 32 bit executable. Hope all works well, Thanks, Ilan
Hi Everyone, I hope you will really like this update ! I have made an important improvements to the elevation maps and collision checking with objects. this improves fps quite dramatically, to make it work with this improved collisions make sure you have in vehicle options ->
Hi All, Following some complaints, I am uploading the 64 bit version of the latest changes. If anyone has a 32 bit system please email me directly and I will send him the 32 bit version. Thanks, Ilan
Hi Everyone, This is a minor update, with two small changes: 1. when playing online the autopilot on boats does not turn off. 2. when playing online, each player sends his own waypoints, and not applying to all players. Thanks, Ilan
Dear All, Sorry for the late posting, but version 2.7.5 is here, at this time the 64 bit has been uploaded to steam, but there exists also 32 bit and Oculus rift version. I will soon add them as well to steam. Bug Fixes and new features: Supports Oculus Rift latest SDK all availa
Hi All, Today I have uploaded version 2.7.4 ( and Ex ). This version incorporates also the changes of version 2.7.3 which supports two new features that have been long asked for. 1) Real Time Weather I have added the option to the Weather -> Advanced screen, there is a button
Hi All, Today I have uploaded version 2.7.4, it has several features requested by users, and also some fixes to help load big ships. Some ships were sent to me, and i noticed they used PNG files and true color textures, loading them required a huge amount of memory, and it often
Hello, Yesterday i have updated the steam version to version 2.7.2 Ex this version will make it much easier to connect using the automatic router setup, also it will make it easier to load large ship, and to control their parts. Changes for version 2.7.2 Bug Fixes and new feature
Dear All, I have updated Vehicle Simulator version 2.6.5 Ex to have the latest changes. These changes include: Added option for Full Scene Anti Aliasing ( four passes, on by default ) into Video Options dialog. Optimized mesh loading, reducing mesh loading times and memory used.
Dear All, I have updated Vehicle Simulator version 2.6.5 Ex to have the latest changes. These changes include: Added option for Full Scene Anti Aliasing ( four passes, on by default ) into Video Options dialog. Optimized mesh loading, reducing mesh loading times and memory used.
It's been a while since the last bit of news here on the Steam page of Vehicle Simulator, and there's a good reason for it: A new game, called Fire Flight, is the latest creation of Ilan Papini, the maker of Virtual Sailor, Micro Flight and, of course, Vehicle Simulator. To give
It's been a while since the last bit of news here on the Steam page of Vehicle Simulator, and there's a good reason for it: A new game, called Fire Flight, is the latest creation of Ilan Papini, the maker of Virtual Sailor, Micro Flight and, of course, Vehicle Simulator. To give
Version 2.6.5 Ex was released today, it should offer two important improvements over version 2.6.4 Ex, better use of memory and fullscreen antialiasing (MSAA). Changes for version 2.6.5 Ex Added option for Full Scene AntiAliasing ( four passes, on by default ) into Video Options
Version 2.6.5 Ex was released today, it should offer two important improvements over version 2.6.4 Ex, better use of memory and fullscreen antialiasing (MSAA). Changes for version 2.6.5 Ex Added option for Full Scene AntiAliasing ( four passes, on by default ) into Video Options
Changes for version 2.6.4 Bug Fixes and new features: Fixed a problem that caused the program to get stuck on reading some files. Fixed point of view rotation after several turns in POV hat. Wakes on water are rendered more efficiently. Any vehicle type can have deck, and carry o
Changes for version 2.6.4 Bug Fixes and new features: Fixed a problem that caused the program to get stuck on reading some files. Fixed point of view rotation after several turns in POV hat. Wakes on water are rendered more efficiently. Any vehicle type can have deck, and carry o
Hello folks! As background development continues into Vehicle Simulator and related things, here's patch 2.6.3, previously released on the game's website for testing, now stable enough for a wide steam release. Also, you can now play the game while Steam's in offline mode, for al