Live for Speed S2 ALPHA TEST PATCH 0.5U30
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Important :
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This is a TEST PATCH for Live for Speed S2 ALPHA.

It is 100% compatible with version U (online and replays).

This software comes with no warranties of any kind.

By installing this software you agree that you do so at at your own risk
and you accept full responsibility for any damage caused by the use or
installation of the software.

The producers of the Live for Speed racing simulator make every effort
to ensure the program is safe but can not accept any responsibility
whatsoever for personal injury or death that may arise during the use
of the software, or any damage of any kind to your system including
corrupted files, lost data or damage to hardware.


Installation :
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A FULL version of LFS S2 ALPHA U must already be installed!

To install PATCH 0.5U30 :

1) Move the zip file into your LFS folder
2) Right click on the zip file and select "Extract to here"

NOTE : You can tell if the version is correctly installed when you run
the program (LFS.exe).  At the bottom of the entry screen : 0.5U30


Changes in TEST PATCH U30 :
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Misc :

Messages now visible but dimmed in ESCAPE and OPTIONS screens
Sound now plays at low speed, if replay at 0.5 or 0.25 speed
Message history (H) is now hidden at race restart or SHIFT+F
Improved instant gear shift mode selection function SHIFT+G
Graphics options changed around to be intuitive / consistent
New graphics option : Draw sky (replaces screen clear type)
Controls screen now shows the function assigned to a button
Buttons in view options to set custom view to eye or centre
Custom view mode selection now separate for main and look
Improved position of road car internal mirrors (again)

Scripts :

/shifter  [auto/sequential/shifter] - shift mode (like SHIFT+G)
/hidetext [no/yes]                  - hide text  (like SHIFT+F)

Fixes :

FIX : Corrected positions of translator names on credits screen
FIX : No music when watching MP Replay with music in replays ON
FIX : Looping music buffer while selecting a track - now silent
FIX : Mirrors and clocks sometimes correupted after minimising
FIX : Mirror option ALL did not show a mirror in wheels view
FIX : Small map sometimes went off screen or overlapped text
FIX : System messages still audible with messages blocked
FIX : Script reader failing on lines ending with a space
FIX : Stuck in entry screen if host has run for 25 days
FIX : LFS online hosts would hang if run for 50 days
FIX : CTRL+F keys did not work during replays

NOTE - Translatable text updated
NOTE - Commands.txt : /alt /altf /exit /shifter /hidetext


Changes from U25 to U28 :
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Misc :

Included new translations : SLOVAK and SWEDISH
Option : minimum time between gearshifts (debounce)
Improved wind volume at low and high speeds

Interface :

Close window button (X) does a quick clean exit
New /exit command also does a quick clean exit
Added ALT+F1 to F12 as programmable text keys
Key ALT+F4 is programmed to /exit by default

2D Display :

Option to show small map on left or right of screen
Central text now visible in SHIFT+F mode (option)
Temporary messages now visible even if fps is off
Real mirrors are now invisible if set to virtual
Added UP and DOWN buttons to options screen
Messages are now hidden in the ESCAPE menu

Scripts :

/alt [key]         : e.g. /alt F1       - presses ALT+F1
/altf [num] [text] : e.g. /altf 1 hello - assigns "hello" to ALT+F1

Fixes :

FIX : Gearshift debounce was programmed the wrong way
FIX : Message DIERR_HANDLEEXISTS on restoring window
FIX : Applause remained in buffer after race restart
FIX : LOD values were rounding to one decimal place
FIX : SHIFT+F did not hide FPS in recent patches
FIX : Small map was too light in open roof cars
FIX : Small clicks audible a few times per lap
FIX : Corrected volume of interface sounds


Changes from U20 to U25 :
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Misc :

S1 users can now use the automatic skin download system
S2 users can see and join S1 hosts in List of Games screen
HLVC : NEXT lap is not invalidated by driving the wrong way
Gearshift debounced (can't shift twice within 50 ms)

2D Display :

User messages no longer obscure the frame rate display
Not recording message is now only displayed for 8 seconds
FOV adjust keys (5/6) now show the FOV in a temporary message
Removed text "LEFT pit lane" and "ENTERED pit lane"

Scripts :

Scripts can now be used on a dedicated host
/hrun X   : admin can run script X on host
/exec E C : run program E with command line C

Language :

Two strings : Replay was not being recorded / Not recording
Strings 3g_upc_male to 3a_x_lfspot increased by 4 characters
New strings for buttons : end race, spectate, join (were shared)
New string "play" instead of "OK" button in replay select screen
Included Czech translation of training lessons
Included updated Commands_Russian.txt

Sound :

Sound now works correctly in Windows Vista
Reduced crackling of sounds related to echoes
Engine can now be heard from a greater distance
Now generated at 100 Hz resolution - same as physics
Engine sound off throttle is slightly louder than it was
Wind sound volume is now linear (avoids excessive noise)
Skid / scrape sounds are now bounded to reasonable level

Fixes :

FIX : Clickable buttons in connection list at start of race
FIX : Black screen bug changing between full screen and windowed
FIX : When REV config replay was selected, REV was not displayed
FIX : When there were no SPR replays, MPR vanished from ALL view
FIX : Rare problem causing your car to vanish on other computers
FIX : Could not view user names in replay if MP mode was Demo
FIX : Bug in camera position height part of sound calculation
FIX : Unlocking is now possible in Windows Vista 64-bit
FIX : Sound should now work correctly in Windows Vista


Changes from U to U20 :
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New LFS script system :

- Place text file of commands xxx.lfs in script folder
- Then script xxx.lfs can be run by typing /run xxx
- Note : CAR.lfs is run when you select CAR e.g. XFG, BF1
- Note : autoexec.lfs is run when LFS reaches entry screen

New text commands added (see Commands.txt in docs folder) :

/fov    [degrees]           - field of view
/ff     [0-200]             - force feedback strength
/axis   [axis]   [function] - e.g. /axis 2 throttle
/invert [0/1]    [function] - e.g. /invert 1 brake
/button [button] [function] - e.g. /button 5 shift_up
/key    [key]    [function] - e.g. /key Q handbrake
/head_tilt       [degrees]  - 1g head tilt
/lateral_shift   [m]        - 1g lateral shift
/forward_shift   [m]        - 1g forward shift
/vertical_shift  [m]        - 1g vertical shift
/say        [message]       - same as typing a chat message
/echo       [text]          - show text only on local screen
/spec       [name]          - same as spectate [name]
/ctrlf      [num] [text]    - change text e.g. "ctrlf 1 hello"
/wheel_turn [degrees]       - specify turn angle of controller
/press      [key]           - simulate key press
/ctrl       [key]           - ctrl + key
/shift      [key]           - shift + key
/autoclutch [0-1]           - turn autoclutch off / on
/gccut      [0-1]           - throttle cut on upshift
/gcblip     [0-1]           - throttle blip on downshift
/axlaps     [num]           - set autocross number of laps
/view       [fol/heli/cam/driver/custom] - select view

IN A SCRIPT : //comment - this line is ignored
IN CHAT BOX : //xxx - short for /run xxx

New file associations system :

SPR / MPR / SET / LYT files can now be opened directly.
In Windows, right click and set them to open with LFS.

Double clicking a SET or LYT file copies it to its folder.
Double clicking a SPR or MPR file copies and runs the replay.

2D Display :

Misc Option : Show time instead of FPS in-game
Hold CTRL+SHIFT to show time instead of frame rate
Realistic speedometer based on drive shaft speed
New path draw for game setup screen and in-game

Interface :

List of games screen allows sorting hosts by clicking column title
Improved replay selection screen, added delete, rename and info
Keys Y/N (yes/no) now work on the replay skins download screen
New track selection screen allows track browsing before load
Scroll bar added if more than 7 players in list of players
Skip intro option is now very fast (avoids loading track)
Skip intro option renamed to : Load track when starting
Start New Game / Join Specific Game : Added ENTER key
Game setup screen : ENTER key - joins race / sets ready
Game setup screen : now shows local and UTC (GMT) time
Misc Option : 12 hour or 24 hour format selectable
Car picture can now select the car (not just text)
SHIFT+S when spectating now goes directly to garage
Cleaner replay start - avoiding flashing entry screen
Clicking join with no car selected goes to select car screen
Garage when not in race now shows spectate and join buttons
Can now use /spec(tate) X command in game setup screen
Added rename function for car setups

Views :

Custom views are now stored in data\views folder
Custom view settings are now separate for all cars
Separate mirror offset for custom and internal views
Internal mirror offset limit increased to 400 mm
Draw driver / wheel option added to custom views
BF1 / FO8 show virtual clocks if wheel draw is switched off
Maximum value reached marker added to virtual pedals
Single seater car shadows now visible in custom views
Roll function added to SHIFT+U free camera mode
TV camera, CTRL + arrow keys change zoom and roll

Controllers :

Axis, button and key assignments stored in .con files
Sequential shift automatically used for single seaters
Separate shift help settings for sequential and shifter
All steering wheels default to separate throttle / brake
Non-wheel game controllers default to combined thr / brk
Controls setup screen now shows the currently pressed buttons
Wheel turn minimum reduced to 90 degrees (for sticks / pads)
CTRL+F1 to F12 text keys are all now assignable to buttons
Car's steering wheel turns now shown in steering settings

Language :

Added 4 more characters to the 3g_ob_xxxxx translation strings
Added 4 more characters to the 3g_x_mile_x and similar strings
Included full Polish lesson translations
New Keys_Russian.pdf in docs folder

Misc :

Added file docs\Commands.txt  - listing ALL commands
Updated... docs\Autocross.txt - for new functions

When first run, LFS defaults to desktop screen resolution
Restricted areas and route checkers added to autocross
Welcome / Tracks filename length increased to 31 chars
New car data output files (press letter O in garage)

InSim : MCI packets are now available in arenas
InSim : IS_RES qualify packets sent even if not in table

Fixes :

FIX : Rare crash in blue flags calculation
FIX : Outguage reported remote cars fuel load
FIX : Unlocking LFS now works on Windows Vista
FIX : Driver's body optimisation was too sensitive
FIX : RCM now has priority over race finished messages
FIX : Selecting drag strip often resulted in 3 lap race
FIX : Formula dash live settings now work in custom view
FIX : OutGauge now works on remote cars / MPR / external
FIX : Clutch pedal was not shown in controls setup screen
FIX : Mip bias setting was wrongly affecting in-game text
FIX : Changes were lost when selecting in car / custom views
FIX : Reverse driving in hotlapping mode now invalidates HLVC
FIX : Mandatory pit stop is now not allowed to be on final lap
FIX : A player in pits could be forced to spectate at end of race
FIX : Starting LFS with /join command, needlessly loaded last track
FIX : Spectate after autocross run caused "Unknown finisher" message


Copyright :
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(c) 2002-2006 Scawen Roberts - Eric Bailey - Victor van Vlaardingen