Vehicle Simulator

Released: Dec 9, 2015
Platforms: Windows
Last updated: 07 Sep 2026, 06:59 GMT

Updates & announcements

20 posts

25 Jun 2021Developer post
This update ( 2.7.6 ) will enable the program to run when minimized
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
17 May 2021Developer post
Small Fix for thrusters behavior
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
15 May 2021Developer post
Fixed bug in GPS instrument in panels
Hi All, This is a small update, it fixes a recently discovered bug in speed measurement in GPS instruments inside panels. Thanks, Ilan
21 Apr 2021Developer post
I have updated a few things in this build: (2.7.6)
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
10 Apr 2021Developer post
Version 2.7.6 updated with better FPS and better collision checkings
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 ->
23 Mar 2021Developer post
This is the 64 bit version of the last update
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
22 Mar 2021Developer post
Version 2.7.6 with minor net play changes.
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
22 May 2019Developer post
Version 2.7.5 is here, lots of updated features
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
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 available models.
Added to script: moveto 34.1214 35.2534 330
Added to script: moveby 3000 -1500 330
Added to script: Thrusters -1.0 -1.0
Added to script: gear on/off
Added to script: parachute on/off
Added to script: animation on/off
Added to script: door on/off
Added to script: fold on/off
See these commands inside script_readme.txt and new_script_commands.txt
Fixed broken library loading for 64 bit applications, when not loaded ignore this dll instrument.
Compiled a 64 version of some dlls and put in appropretae instrument and animal folders.
Select video adapter on the start (when exists more than one).
Restored F5 toggle to original use.
Shift+P - shows path for flying vehicles.
Fixed airbrake behavior on paraglider with elements.
Updated all boats intertia around i_zz, mast should not effect so much as before.
Added waves to real weather update.
Fixed vehicle motion on deck of other vehicles, especially when there are waves.
Fixed animations loading and rendering for work with latest DirectX.
Unified both Ex and standard versions, using Ex as the new standard.
Added Dead-Zone to joystick settings.
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30 May 2018Developer post
VSF 2.7.4 is here, also supports azipods and real time weather
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
30 May 2018Developer post
VSF 2.7.4 is here, supports on board camera and other fixes
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
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 led to crashes.
Also noticed in one case that a decoding problem happened preventing a ship to load properly.
and also on other ship one which prevented the wave and wake to show properly.
I have fixed these issues on this update, and also fixed the annoying bug of ship to dock collisions, now ships collide much
more accurately with docks ( provided the bumper elements are set correctly and dock is well above waterline.
This is the change list:

Improved collisions between boat and dock.
Added internal camera to any vehicle, setting done by has_camera in vehicle.cfg and properties editor.
Internal camera panning using mouse drag in camera screen.
Updated Mini Tug with internal camera in panel.
Removed true color option from vehicle options screen due to high memory demand ( fixed loading of ships ).
Loading png files with compression to avoid high memory demand. ( fixed loading of ships ).
Fixed hierarchy scaling problems, which lead to incorrect position of bow waves and wakes.
Fixed bug in decoding encoded files, preventing some vehicles from loading correctly.
Thruster power can be adjusted by thruster_power paramter in vehicle.cfg and properties window.
To see how the onboard camera works
First load and check the Mini Tug ( you see there one camera on panel )
Drag mouse on camera screen to pan the camera.
In order to add camera into ships ( or any other type of vehicle )
1) Edit properties, set has_camera = 1, save
2) Edit the panel, and add instrument dgcamera
3) Add one view in the views screen ( Shift + V ) this will be used for the camera position.
4) The last view position is used for camera position, if it is behind center of the ship, it will point backwards, if in front it will point to front.
4) You can also test the camera using Shift + C.
Thank you,
Ilan Papini
Quality Simulations
http://www.hangsim.com
http://www.qualitysimulations.com
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17 May 2018Developer post
Version 2.7.2 is here - easier to connect online
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
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 features:

Larger ships can be loaded correctly when "Simple Mesh" is option used, tested for the R.M.S. Titanic.

Larger vehicle models can be loaded when Vehicle Shaders option is turned off.

Added automatic router setup, allowing smooth hosting and net play functions.

Added multiple lobby items ( trackers ), allowing many more netplay sessions.

Seperated netplay lobby ( trackers ) for Ex and Standard versions, allowing playing of both versions.

Added dialog for controlling all animations and parts of vehicles without need for keyboard. ( Shift + P to show Parts )

Added all vehicle related screens ( Light, Dock, Sail, Parts) in Vehicle Adjust screen.

Added Router setup screen, showing router information and port forwarding setup.
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06 Aug 2017Developer post
Version 2.6.5 updated today
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.

Fixed bug when engaging reverse thrust on planes.

All animations load and work properly.

Weapons hitting and exploding scenery objects.

Added button on map to duplicate waypoints of selected vehicle to all vehicles.
Thanks,
Ilan
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06 Aug 2017Developer post
Version 2.6.5 updated today
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.

Fixed bug when engaging reverse thrust on planes.

All animations load and work properly.

Weapons hitting and exploding scenery objects.

Added button on map to duplicate waypoints of selected vehicle to all vehicles.
Thanks,
Ilan
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22 Jul 2017Developer post
Fire Flight, the new game by Ilan Papini, is out now! (A Steam version is being considered, too)
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
22 Jul 2017Developer post
Fire Flight, the new game by Ilan Papini, is out now! (A Steam version is being considered, too)
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
21 Apr 2017Developer post
Version 2.6.5 Ex released
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 dialog.

Optimized mesh loading, reducing mesh loading times and memory used.

Fixed bug when engaging reverse thrust on planes.

Some animations may show glitches due to the new Directx DLL compatible with Windows 10.

Using the new netplay and windows 10 compatibility code.
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21 Apr 2017Developer post
Version 2.6.5 Ex released
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 dialog.

Optimized mesh loading, reducing mesh loading times and memory used.

Fixed bug when engaging reverse thrust on planes.

Some animations may show glitches due to the new Directx DLL compatible with Windows 10.

Using the new netplay and windows 10 compatibility code.
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05 Mar 2017Developer post
Vehicle Simulator version 2.6.4 Ex Released on Steam
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 other vehicles.

Added QuadRotor vehicle type.

Added 8 new vertical propellers, tag names, sprop1, sprop2...8, fprop1, fprop2...8

Added 2 camera parts, camera, camerab, for gimballed camera and base.

Added two instrument types, joystickl, joystickr, for supporting the QuadRotor type.

Added QuadRotor panel type.

Added captive POV camera upon vehicle, also appears inside vehicle.cfg as [has_camera]

Added animated pilot which appears on ground at remote location when pressing F5, or F6.

Added remote camera view, toggled by pressing Shift + "C" on vehicles with camera.

Added digital instrument for camera in panels, tag name, dg_camera.

Added specific logics for QuadRotor autopilot, for takeoff, landing, navigation and return home.
About version 2.6.4 Ex
This versions is essentially the same as latest version 2.6.4, however under the hood it uses new libraries for networking and X files loading andanimation.
The program is 99% compatible with older vehicles and animations, butin rare cases some files may not load, this is normal, and does not indicatebugs in the program but merely a change in X file format made by Microsoft inrecent D3DX library.
Networking was completely changed, it is working much faster now than itworked before, however, the UDP protocol required a change of architecture frompeer to peer, to client server, as a result the host cannot migrate as before,when the host machine leaves the session, the session is terminated.
Networking mode in the Ex version connects only with other Ex versions, do not connect with ordinary versions, it will not work.
To host a networking session, the host machine should define itself as DMZ-Host in the router on which it is connected.
Experimental features:

Program was compiled with Windows10 compatibility.

DirectPlay networking was replaced with Enet UDP networking prototcol.

Networking changed from peer-to-peer to client server.

Some older x files and animations may not load properly because of use of new D3DX library.

Replaced the defaults old vehicles for compatible versions.
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05 Mar 2017Developer post
Vehicle Simulator version 2.6.4 Ex Released on Steam
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 other vehicles.

Added QuadRotor vehicle type.

Added 8 new vertical propellers, tag names, sprop1, sprop2...8, fprop1, fprop2...8

Added 2 camera parts, camera, camerab, for gimballed camera and base.

Added two instrument types, joystickl, joystickr, for supporting the QuadRotor type.

Added QuadRotor panel type.

Added captive POV camera upon vehicle, also appears inside vehicle.cfg as [has_camera]

Added animated pilot which appears on ground at remote location when pressing F5, or F6.

Added remote camera view, toggled by pressing Shift + "C" on vehicles with camera.

Added digital instrument for camera in panels, tag name, dg_camera.

Added specific logics for QuadRotor autopilot, for takeoff, landing, navigation and return home.
About version 2.6.4 Ex
This versions is essentially the same as latest version 2.6.4, however under the hood it uses new libraries for networking and X files loading andanimation.
The program is 99% compatible with older vehicles and animations, butin rare cases some files may not load, this is normal, and does not indicatebugs in the program but merely a change in X file format made by Microsoft inrecent D3DX library.
Networking was completely changed, it is working much faster now than itworked before, however, the UDP protocol required a change of architecture frompeer to peer, to client server, as a result the host cannot migrate as before,when the host machine leaves the session, the session is terminated.
Networking mode in the Ex version connects only with other Ex versions, do not connect with ordinary versions, it will not work.
To host a networking session, the host machine should define itself as DMZ-Host in the router on which it is connected.
Experimental features:

Program was compiled with Windows10 compatibility.

DirectPlay networking was replaced with Enet UDP networking prototcol.

Networking changed from peer-to-peer to client server.

Some older x files and animations may not load properly because of use of new D3DX library.

Replaced the defaults old vehicles for compatible versions.
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14 Mar 2016Developer post
2.6.3 update released, offline mode now working
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
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 all your offline gaming needs.
Changes for version 2.6.3

Hiding instruments of type HUD when screen HUD is on, allows clearer view.

Hidden instruments and dialogs are not updated, allowing better frame rates.

Enabled eject pilot to be in vehicle\pilots directory.

Exponential control for fast planes improved.

Improved effects for bump maps and use of standard normal maps.

All five flame tags falmel,r,u,d,m can be used for multi engine accrding to positions.

Fixed a bug which cased objects to disappear when close to enge of screen.

Working yoke and using new tags yaokel, yoker, yokepl, yokepr.

Updated light panel for planes and boats.

Added three instrument switches cab_lights, nav_lights, anc_lights.

Rolling wheels in gear animation, using wheel1..8 tags, wheels must be centered around their axis.

Auto pilot behavior fixed for any frame rate, fixed instability caused shaking at low frame rates.

Fixed bug in vehicle collisions, allowing better pushing and collision between boats.

Updated mesh optimization making better frame rates.
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Updates & announcements

Changes for version 2.7.2

Bug Fixes and new features:

Changes for version 2.6.5 Ex

Changes for version 2.6.5 Ex

Changes for version 2.6.4

Bug Fixes and new features:

About version 2.6.4 Ex

Experimental features:

Changes for version 2.6.4

Bug Fixes and new features:

About version 2.6.4 Ex

Experimental features: