Minor Library Update Available

A new version of OpenSceneryX has just been released – v2.2.1. This is primarily a feature and bug fix release, but also it includes some updated ships with proper X-Plane navigation lights. Full release notes:

  • Modified scenery objects in this version:
    • A number of the ships and boats have had real navigation lights added, thanks to PilotFlo from the MarineTrafficX project for supplying these.
  • Other changes:
    • Developer documentation PDF now contains in-document clickable links on the table of contents.
    • Small design refresh in developer documentation PDF.
    • All object screenshots look a lot better and are now larger to make them clearer. They are also now automatically generated by a script, making them far easier to manage, create and regenerate.
    • All non-object screenshots have been re-created at a larger size to make them clearer.
    • The new backup library was missing placeholders for .net (roads) and .str (object strings) which could cause issues with some scenery packs installed.

To get the update, just re-run your installer.  If the installer tells you that it is out of date, get the latest from https://www.opensceneryx.com.

Shout out for new content – If you are a talented 3D modeller, and would like some of your work included in a future version of OpenSceneryX, we would love to see it.  It’s really easy to send it to us – just go here: https://www.opensceneryx.com/contribute/upload/ and follow the instructions.

More New Installers

Another new installer version has just been released for all platforms. I’ve spent a lot of time optimising and improving the networking code, so this version should be a lot faster, smoother and also (especially on Windows) the user interface should be more responsive.

Also, the Mac version is now a Disk Image download, with a customised look and feel.

The full release notes:

  • The intensive local file checking process is now threaded, improving application responsiveness and redraw. The improvements are especially noticeable on Windows.
  • Both intensive file operations now yield some time to other threads to improve application responsiveness and redraw. The improvements are especially noticeable on Windows.
  • The install operation is now much faster, and can make full use of fast Internet connections.
  • The Mac and Windows installers are now code signed, meaning they will not be blocked from running.
  • The Windows installer now runs as an administrator, using the proper UAC mechanism, specified in the application’s Manifest.
  • The Mac installer is now distributed as a Disk Image (DMG) with a custom design.
  • Cross-platform bugs in the license confirmation dialog fixed.

Download the new versions from the OpenSceneryX Home Page.