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The X4019 testing version of Open Rails has been released. Download from openrails.org.

Features

Bug fixes

• Bug fix for https://bugs.launchpad.net/or/+bug/1741132 approach_control_position_forced(n). With the cooperation of EugenR.

Documentation, localisation, and other changes

The X4022 testing version of Open Rails has been released. Download from openrails.org.

Features

Bug fixes

• Allow loading of route with an empty TrVectorNode in .tdb or .rdb. As reported in http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?/topic/30165-track-viewer-not-loading-one-route/page__p__218730__hl__trackviewer__fromsearch__1#entry218730
• https://bugs.launchpad.net/or/+bug/1741640 Prevent fatal error on malformed world files and include file name in logging
• https://bugs.launchpad.net/or/+bug/1741792 Fix crash when TDB item table is empty

Documentation, localisation, and other changes

The X4032 testing version of Open Rails has been released. Download from openrails.org.

Features

• TrackViewer highlight last section of path. See http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?/topic/31389-problem-creating-complex-path-with-track-viewer
• TrackViewer: allow 'open with' in file explorer for .trk, .tdb, .rdb, and .pat files
• TrackViewer: show station/platform names in the statusbar. http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?/topic/31389-problem-creating-complex-path-with-track-viewer/
• TrackViewer: Support combining two paths into one. http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?/topic/31389-problem-creating-complex-path-with-track-viewer/
• TrackViewer: Support fixing all broken nodes or even all broken paths of a route.
• https://blueprints.launchpad.net/or/+spec/steam-vacuum-ejector - rework of vacuum based code to reflect more prototypical operation

Bug fixes

• TrackViewer code maintenance
• Set the C# language version in all projects per http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?/topic/30261-moving-to-visual-studio-2015/
• Extended bug fix for https://bugs.launchpad.net/or/+bug/1739382 OR anticipates message stating that cars are uncoupled. Patch provided by mbm_OR.

Documentation, localisation, and other changes

• TrackViewer big update of documentation

The X4043 testing version of Open Rails has been released. Download from openrails.org.

Features

• https://blueprints.launchpad.net/or/+spec/steam-vacuum-ejector - corrected problem with brakes not releasing when coupling to rear of train
• https://blueprints.launchpad.net/or/+spec/steam-vacuum-ejector - corrected timing issue introduced in #4035
• https://blueprints.launchpad.net/or/+spec/steam-vacuum-ejector - adjustments to make coupling more robust
• TrackViewer: allow adding labels as requested in http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?/topic/31480-trackviewer-maintenance/
• TrackViewer: Nicer options when auto-correcting all paths: http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?/topic/31389-problem-creating-complex-path-with-track-viewer
• https://blueprints.launchpad.net/or/+spec/steam-vacuum-ejector - further adjustment to vacuum coupling
• https://blueprints.launchpad.net/or/+spec/steam-code-adjustment - correct error with manual firing (http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?/topic/31508-nan-and-manual-firing-x4001-4034/)

Bug fixes

• TrackViewer: various usability updates on Popups and menu, including some menu shortcuts.
• TrackViewer: fix issues with platform/station names on statusbar: http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?/topic/31389-problem-creating-complex-path-with-track-viewer
• Bug fix for https://bugs.launchpad.net/or/+bug/1745319 Trains pass one through the other.
• https://bugs.launchpad.net/or/+bug/1745490 - manual updated with correct UoM for Diesel Consumption Table

Documentation, localisation, and other changes

The X4051 testing version of Open Rails has been released. Download from openrails.org.

Features

• https://blueprints.launchpad.net/or/+spec/steam-vacuum-ejector - minor adjustments for HUD display
• TrackViewer: Support shift & left-mouse-click for various editor actions: http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?/topic/31480-trackviewer-maintenance/
• TrackViewer: shift-PgUp now extends paths as far as it goes: http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?/topic/31480-trackviewer-maintenance/
• https://blueprints.launchpad.net/or/+spec/steam-vacuum-ejector - adjust vacuum BP propagation logic

Bug fixes

• https://bugs.launchpad.net/or/+bug/1745490 - manual updated with corrected UoM for Diesel Consumption Table
• Fix version number and copyright on all executables
• TrackViewer fix not being able to place start point. See www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?/topic/31480-trackviewer-maintenance

Documentation, localisation, and other changes

• TrackViewer: update documentation

The X4062 testing version of Open Rails has been released. Download from openrails.org.

Features

• https://blueprints.launchpad.net/or/+spec/steam-vacuum-ejector - further adjustments to BP propagation
• https://blueprints.launchpad.net/or/+spec/steam-vacuum-ejector - prepare for user input of ejector steam consumption rates
• https://blueprints.launchpad.net/or/+spec/steam-vacuum-ejector - added vacuum pump effects
• https://blueprints.launchpad.net/or/+spec/steam-vacuum-ejector - flag inserted to remove engine brake display if no controller defined.
• https://blueprints.launchpad.net/or/+spec/steam-vacuum-ejector - added independent engine braking to locomotives

Bug fixes

• http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?/topic/31488-option-prefer-dds-texture-problem/ Its been reported that there were issues using DDS files for scenery in the night folder when the "Load DDS option" is checked.  This has been corrected.
• TrackViewer: add options to reduce memory consumption of terrain. http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?/topic/31480-trackviewer-maintenance/
• Reverting changes made in X4052 since changes were not necessary. Thanks James.
• This file was never updated to reflect the change to Materials.cs that was uploaded as X4056.  This is now corrected.
• TrackViewer: move source document to proper directory
• With the help of Mauricio, I was able solve his issue as well as complete the DDS file fix.

Documentation, localisation, and other changes

The X4075 testing version of Open Rails has been released. Download from openrails.org.

Features

• https://blueprints.launchpad.net/or/+spec/steam-vacuum-ejector - correct some issues introduced in #4062
• https://blueprints.launchpad.net/or/+spec/steam-vacuum-ejector - BC operation timings reversed
• https://blueprints.launchpad.net/or/+spec/steam-vacuum-ejector - adjustments to ejector performance curves
• https://blueprints.launchpad.net/or/+spec/steam-vacuum-ejector - enabled extra brake token, and adjusted operation of small and large ejector
• https://blueprints.launchpad.net/or/+spec/steam-vacuum-ejector - corrected uncoupling problem introduced
• https://blueprints.launchpad.net/or/+spec/steam-vacuum-ejector - adjust small ejector operation curve
• https://blueprints.launchpad.net/or/+spec/steam-code-adjustment - OR Steam Documentation deleted as it is no longer relevant to current build

Bug fixes

Documentation, localisation, and other changes

• Timetable Editor: Upgrade UTF8 Tools package to latest version Fix compilation on Lazarus 1.8.0
• Timetable Editor: Fix version information to match other projects
• Add build step to synchronise version information in all 1st party files
• Enable custom built step for signing files
• Fix testing/stable builds when run in a clean environment
• Make build prepare ALL documentation for publication

The X4079 testing version of Open Rails has been released. Download from openrails.org.

Features

• https://blueprints.launchpad.net/or/+spec/steam-vacuum-ejector - fix issue with diesel locomotive brakes not releasing
• https://blueprints.launchpad.net/or/+spec/steam-vacuum-ejector - adjustment to diesel brakes - vacuum only

Bug fixes

• Fix build version and update check being out of sync
• Bug fix for https://bugs.launchpad.net/or/+bug/1751067 Negative tractive force values within ORTSMaxTractiveForceCurves aren't considered.

Documentation, localisation, and other changes

The X4081 testing version of Open Rails has been released. Download from openrails.org.

Features

• https://blueprints.launchpad.net/or/+spec/steam-vacuum-ejector -corrected problem with notch brake controller not going to EMERGENCY position
• https://blueprints.launchpad.net/or/+spec/steam-vacuum-ejector - adjustments to make coupling more robust

Bug fixes

Documentation, localisation, and other changes

The X4087 testing version of Open Rails has been released. Download from openrails.org.

Features

• https://blueprints.launchpad.net/or/+spec/command-line-file-loader - first version
• https://blueprints.launchpad.net/or/+spec/steam-code-adjustment - adjust advanced steam adhesion, for 0 throttle and reverser as per suggestion - http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?/topic/31649-wheelslip-on-steam-engines/
• https://blueprints.launchpad.net/or/+spec/steam-vacuum-ejector - equalising reservoir functionality allowed for in vacuum braking

Bug fixes

• Bug fix for https://bugs.launchpad.net/or/+bug/1752029 AI trains don't recognize reversal points on slopes.
• Further fix for https://bugs.launchpad.net/or/+bug/1745319 Trains pass one through the other.
• Corrected zero speed event no more recognized after bug fix https://bugs.launchpad.net/or/+bug/1752029 .

Documentation, localisation, and other changes

The X4090 testing version of Open Rails has been released. Download from openrails.org.

Features

• https://blueprints.launchpad.net/or/+spec/steam-vacuum-ejector - adjusted BP propagation code so that forward and rearwards propagation is time consistent.
• https://blueprints.launchpad.net/or/+spec/steam-code-adjustment - corrected discrepancy in water level display between main HUD and Debug HUD for steam locomotive

Bug fixes

Documentation, localisation, and other changes