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Beta Release 62

Beta Release 62 includes up to Developer Release 7646. Here's what's new:

Highlights

  • To make the Tablet easier to use, we removed the stylus (still available in Settings). Now, when your hand is pointed at the tablet you get a laser in your dominant hand.
  • Tablet apps now scroll as pages. Swipe left and right to see your apps.
  • Clothing purchased from the Marketplace will scale with you when your avatar scales. Avatar entities scale with the avatar.
  • Google Poly API is now usable in High Fidelity!

Other bits

  • Reduced communication/server load in handshakes.
  • Fixed issue where unsupported audio formats make a loud static sound.
  • Fixed issue where pressing “x” to make a connection does not work when capslock is on.
  • Fixed a crash when using the AnimSkeleton::getNumJoints() API.
  • Fixed issue where animation property changes are not applying to animated fbxs.
  • Fixed issue where user can get stuck in handshake mode.
  • Fixed issue with avatar entities (such as those generated by the clap app) that caused all
  • other avatar entities, such as clothing, not to appear to other users.
  • Tablet will be resized correctly to small avatars.
  • Solved issue where using High Fidelity enabled the webcam.
  • Scrolling will now work on the edges of the tablet home screen.
  • Fixed bug with certain tablet screens not opening in VR mode.
  • Fixed bug where thrown objects rotated incorrectly using the oculus touch controllers.
  • When using the Vive Trackers, you should see fewer glitches caused by jiggling.
  • We now send Controller data in the status event of the Midi class to connect Launchpad MIDI control events.
  • Fixed getting teleported in front of a user when clicking their username in the people app (nearby tab).
  • Fixed the issue with the tablet close button appearing black.
  • Fixed issue with teleport entities changing rendered color in default sandbox content set.
  • Crash on start up with i5 AMD card is fixed.

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