I have released version 2.7.0. This version is a huge update of the software, with months of engine rework, a large radar simulator update and the SRS integration.
Major server performance boost
- Radar / Datalink / ESM algorithms +70% faster on heavy missions (3000+ units)
- Lua code and Lua/C++ bridge optimised
- RWR management optimised
Radar simulator update
- Earth curvature simulation (can be enabled/disabled), with automatic atmosphere from weather for radar wave
- RCS aspect simulation — RCS is now computed from the 3D aspect of the unit relative to the radar (can be enabled/disabled)
- Doppler clutter rejection profile setting (off in arcade/basic, low in realistic/adv. realistic, high in WWII profile)
Fixed ALL heading errors/imprecisions in DCS
It should now be coherent with DCS (including ColdWar Germany). Let me know if you have any concerns on that point (needs both Client AND Server at 2.7 for full fix)
(LotAtc Advanced) SRS integration
- Manipulate the radio (current, frequencies, encryption) directly in the Radio panel
- Load/Save radio presets, apply new presets live
- Receiving indicator and simultaneous transmission badge
(LotAtc Advanced) Map filter presets in Map panel — save/load and switch dynamically
(LotAtc Advanced) Stream Deck plugin (preview)
- Live shortcuts for settings in Stream Deck
- Auto-installed (also available in the install directory)
- First release, more to come…
Client UX
- Auto-reconnect (persisted in profile)
- Better tables (in the Objects panel for example), with full classification displayed
- Smooth mission clock with client-side interpolation
- Vector speed button in the toolbar
- Multi-select classification filters and sub-dimension filter in the map panel
Stability
- Fix critical security issue in the authentication system
- FARP is now working correctly (fixes the known bug from 2.6.0)
- Fix docks save/load
- Lots of fixes and stabilisation across all modules
Windows Server 2016
If you are running Windows Server 2016, I have perhaps a solution for you. After installing LotAtc Server as usual, please download this zip archive and replace the files in Mods/services/LotAtc/bin with its content, then test if LotAtc starts correctly. Let me know if you have any issue.
What’s next ?
With 2.7.0 out, the LotAtc 2.x branch enters maintenance mode. The work now focuses on LotAtc 3.0: new map engine, new terrain engine, UI rework, network protocol update and many new features. It has been in the making for a while and I cannot wait to share more about it!
Versioning
The 2.7.0 is compatible with 2.3.x branch or later
I have changed the rule for maintenance versions. With recent developments, I have a more stable network protocol. Starting with the 2.3, all minor version changes (2.3, 2.4, 2.5, …) will be compatible with each other.
Changelog
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Features
(advanced) Add SRS AWACS radio preset editor (with live editing)
(advanced) Add Stream Deck plugin integration + plugin (Preview)
(advanced) Add preset for filter in map panels
(client) Add multi-select filters for classification in map panel, add sub-dimension filter
(client) Auto-reconnect
(client) Add vector speed button in toolbar for fast settings
(client) Smooth mission clock with client-side interpolation
(client+editor) Add clockwise for orbit drawing
(client+editor) Add visibility toggle for drawing objects
(configurator) Auto-install config
(draw) Add floor and ceiling altitude properties for draw zones
(lua) Dynamic onboard number for human
(radar) Add Earth curvature simulation (can be enable/disable). Automatic atmosphere from weather for radar wave.
(server) Add profile settings for Doppler radar clutter rejection level (disabled in arcade/basic, low on realistic/adv realistic, high on WWII profile)
(server+generator) Add option to enable/disable the RCS aspect simulation. When on, the RCS is computed from the 3D aspect of the unit from the radar
(srs) Add SRS AWACS panel in the radio panel directly
(srs) Add receiving indicator and simul transmission badge
Enhancement
(all) Better tip display
(client) Add full classification in object panel
(client) Better performance on labels deconfliction
(client+editor) Better classification selector (tip: double-click for fast selection)
(dcs) Fix all heading error for DCS. When using DCS, heading are not the IRL ones, LotAtc now adapt all heading to match DCS’s ones
(rwr) Optimization in RWR management, better perfs
(server) Increase radar/datalink/ESM algorithms performances by +70% on heavy mission
(server) Better perfs on lua / LotAtc glue
(server) Dedicated mode is now on by default
Bug Fixes
(auth) Fix critical security issues in authentication system
(client) Better performances in map engine
(client) Fix “delete draw for all” text that appears on context menu.
(client) Fix header/table column misalignment when toggling column visibility
(client) Persist autoReconnect setting when saving profile
(client) Sometimes, click on unit do not show its properties in the selection properties
(client+editor) Fix duplicate point in draw for lines
(configurator+generator) Fix save troubles with profile
(dock) Fix docks save/load
(editor) Allow bulls coordinates edition in object creator
(editor) Fix the editor symbol item opacity trouble
(generator) Fix jump on unit status off/on
(generator) Open folder for profile do nothing
(install) Add missing ICU Dlls that are not present on all Windows
(installer) Sign Updater
(lua) Remove useless debug log
(map) Fix map freeze when draws are present during panning
(server) Fix issues with FARP that cause unit troubles. FARP is now working correctly
(server+generator) Fix classification reset on transponder change
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