WARNING : THIS IS A TEST

NOTE : THIS DOES NOT CONTAIN NEW TYRE PHYSICS OR ANY NEW CONTENT

PLEASE TEST BEFORE YOU POST

PLEASE AVOID : OFF-TOPIC FEATURE REQUESTS / UNRELATED COMMENTS


Hello Racers,

Here is a new TEST PATCH : 0.6K26

An updated Rockingham track with various fixes and improvements.
Many new functions added to InSim and the multiplayer system.
New borderless window system which is very useful for multiple monitor setups.
Fixes and improvements including better hotlap validity checking (HLVC).
Corner cutting in some places is no longer possible.
For example, cutting was possible at FE6 and various Kyoto and Rockingham configs.
Traction control can no longer be switched on if disabled in the setup.
Handbrake can no longer be used in single seater cars while moving.
Hotlaps which do not comply with the new rules are now being removed.

This test patch is partially compatible with version 0.6K.
- You CAN NOT connect online with 0.6K
- Single player replays from Rockingham will go OOS in 0.6K26

HOTLAPPING NOTE : You cannot upload hotlaps with 0.6K26 because it has an updated version of Rockingham that is now being tested. If you want to upload hotlaps, please use the 0.6K6 version (link below) and do not install 0.6K26. The Rockingham update makes Rockingham hotlaps go OOS so the Rockingham tables will need to be reset when the official version is released.

Please keep a backup of your LFS.exe from 0.6K so you can easily go back if there are any problems.


Changes from 0.6K25 to 0.6K26 :

Translations :

More translation updates. Thank you translators!

Paths :

If car starts outside path it will keep searching to find the path

InSim :

Pit speed limiter now switched off if car is moved out of pit lane


Changes from 0.6K23 to 0.6K25 :

Interface :

Text command /setlap now works in practice and qualifying
Lap number is no longer shown if lap timing is not available

InSim :

Packet IS_CSC to report changes in car state (start or stop)
Zbyte added to CarContObject structure to report car's altitude
Avoiding sending IS_SLC packets to old version InSim guests


Changes from 0.6K22 to 0.6K23 :

Rockingham :

Incompatible version - Rockingham update including Sunset lighting

VR :

LFSOpenVR.dll updated to use OpenVR SDK 0.9.15


Changes from 0.6K9 to 0.6K22 :

Layout editor :

You can now set an identifier for a start lights object
Temporary start lights (in layout editor) middle light is now amber
InSim checkpoints and circles can be placed in the autocross editor
New button "place on ground" to restore ground check to objects
Maximum number of autocross circles increased from 150 to 180
Multiple object selection is now available in marshall mode

InSim :

INSIM_VERSION increased to 7 to support new incompatible packets
Backward compatibility system - send INSIM_VERSION in the IS_ISI
New join request system if ISF_REQ_JOIN is set - see InSim.txt
New system to reset a car at a location with or without repair
Zbyte added to IS_OBH so the layout object can be identified
IS_MSO / IS_III / IS_ACR message out packets now have variable size
IS_BFN can now be used to delete a range of buttons with one packet
New packet IS_OCO can be used to override some or all start lights
New IS_AXM option PMO_SELECTION to set the layout editor selection
Added TTC_SEL to request an IS_AXM with layout editor selection
Added TINY_AXM to request IS_AXM packets for the entire layout
IS_SSH documentation updated as it is no longer only for bmp files
New packet IS_UCO sends info about InSim checkpoints and circles
New packet IS_SLC reports a connection's currently selected car
Packet TINY_SLC to request an IS_SLC for all connections
Added TINY_ALC and SMALL_ALC to get and set allowed cars

Interface :

Start grid clear button is now available in multiplayer for admins
Add to grid buttons for admins beside names in list of connections
New arrows to move grid positions - removed "swap position" button
New admin commands /ujoin username and /uai username

Misc :

Translations updated - thank you translators!
In game spectate then SHIFT+P and type /join - message is now shown
No longer stored in message history : /press /ctrl /shift /alt

Fixes :

FF was not initialised when "Input when window is inactive" was set


Changes from 0.6K8 to 0.6K9 :

Rockingham :

The Rockingham track is updated with fixes and improvements


Changes from 0.6K7 to 0.6K8 :

Misc :

Moved ABS option in car setup above the Traction Control option
TCP position packets option now also sends TCP packets to host

Borderless window system :

Cleaner switch between (borderless) windowed and full screen modes
Full screen vertical sync option now affects borderless window mode

VR :

Warning if Rift headset is opened using the OpenVR system
Text command /rift changed to /vr (but /rift still works)
New parameters for the /vr command : /vr=rift and /vr=openvr

Fixes :

User interface elements should now be perfectly aligned with screen
Rare MP bug could cause LFS to enter world before track was loaded
AI path drive limits were wrong at one corner of Kyoto National


Changes from 0.6K6 to 0.6K7 :

Rockingham :

The Rockingham track is updated with fixes and improvements

Misc :

F9 to F12 keys now toggle between their mode and a window
Borderless window modes are now restored on restarting LFS

Fixes :

LFS sometimes selected a low resolution when updating to 0.6K6
The SHIFT+F9 key assignment defaulted to "unknown" screen mode
Controls Options - buttons were not displayed under Shifter tab


Changes from 0.6K to 0.6K6 :

Borderless window system :

New SHIFT+key functions are displayed on right of Screen Options
Borderless modes allow ALT+TAB to other programs without minimising
Multiple monitor support is greatly improved by a borderless window
New command /window min/max/monitor/virtual (no parameter=restore)

Hotlapping :

In hotlapping mode there is a new HLVC check for cutting cornerS
Corner cutting HLVC check is also reported in InSim IS_HLV

Controls :

Traction control can no longer be switched on if disabled in setup
Handbrake can no longer be used in single seater cars while moving

VR :

LFSRiftVR.dll updated to use Oculus SDK 0.8
LFSOpenVR.dll updated to use OpenVR SDK 0.9.14

Interface :

LFS can now restart in a window on a side monitor as expected
Option "Input when window is inactive" keeps controllers working
New button on game setup screen to clear single player start grid
Hold CTRL+SHIFT to show viewed car's player name beside time / fps

Misc :

AI drivers can now drive in low wind (but not high)
View shift maximum settings increased to 0.1 m per g
A warning is now shown if a car starts outside the path
Hidden object removal is disabled when car is high above the track

Fixes :

The text "S3" is now correctly sent in the InSim IS_VER packet
Colour adjusters looked wrong in Interface and Display options
InSim IS_HLV packet no longer reports car contacts as wall hits
Floating text above a lagging car was drawn without transparency
One button look amount was doubled in axis, mouse and TrackIR look
The /track and /ws commands now accept double digit config numbers
Tracks file for /tracks command now works with double digit configs
Blank number plate on joining race after watching an instant replay


INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS :

A FULL version of LFS 0.6K must already be installed

To install the PATCH using the SELF EXTRACTING ARCHIVE :

1) Move or save the patch into your main LFS folder
2) Double click the patch to extract it to that folder
3) When you see "Confirm File Replace" select "Yes to All"
4) Now you can start LFS in the normal way

NOTE : You can see if the patch is correctly installed when you run
the program (LFS.exe). At the bottom of the entry screen : 0.6K26


DOWNLOADS :

FIRST UPDATE K TO K23 :

PATCH 0.6K TO 0.6K23 (SELF EXTRACTING ARCHIVE) (if you already have 0.6K) :
www.lfs.net/file_lfs.php?name=LFS_PATCH_6K_TO_6K23.exe (55 MB)

THEN UPDATE K23 TO K26 :

PATCH 0.6K23 TO 0.6K26 (SELF EXTRACTING ARCHIVE) (if you already have 0.6K23) :
www.lfs.net/file_lfs.php?name=LFS_PATCH_6K23_TO_6K26.exe (1.1 MB)


TO RUN A SERVER :

DEDICATED HOST 0.6K26 (non-graphical version for hosting only) :
www.lfs.net/file_lfs.php?name=LFS_S3_DCON_6K26.zip (1.8 MB)


FOR HOTLAPPERS - DO NOT INSTALL 0.6K26 IF YOU WANT TO UPLOAD HOTLAPS :
PATCH 0.6K TO 0.6K6 (SELF EXTRACTING ARCHIVE) (if you already have 0.6K) :
www.lfs.net/file_lfs.php?name=LFS_PATCH_6K_TO_6K6.exe (1.3 MB)

Here is a list of the current WR hotlaps that are made invalid by the corner cutting HLVC.

ilbens_FE6_XFG_031920
ilbens_FE6_XRG_031910
ilbens_FE6_XRT_029930
Laipnieks_FE6_RB4_029040
ilbens_FE6_FXO_029960
ilbens_FE6_LX4_028940
ilbens_FE6_LX6_028320
ilbens_FE6_RAC_028450
ilbens_FE6_FZ5_028720
_Mateusz__FE6R_XRG_031320
_Mateusz__FE6R_XRT_029610
_Mateusz__FE6R_RB4_028800
FL4SH-_FE6R_FXO_029620
FL4SH-_FE6R_LX4_028420
FL4SH-_FE6R_LX6_028000
FL4SH-_FE6R_RAC_028000
FL4SH-_FE6R_FZ5_028610
Ulisse_KY1_MRT_100190
Ulisse_KY1R_MRT_100050
ilbens_KY2_MRT_159960
sl10_KY2_FOX_138430
sl10_KY2_FBM_144900
MARUS_KY2R_MRT_159600
sl10_KY2R_FOX_138150
MARUS_KY2R_FO8_126540
sl10_KY2R_FBM_144590
ilbens_KY3_MRT_246870
IMOL_KY3_FZR_208260
kart-36_KY3R_XFG_306920
ilbens_KY3R_XRG_305490
MARUS_KY3R_XRT_247640
kart-36_KY3R_UF1_322190
MARUS_KY3R_RAC_241450
MARUS_KY3R_FZ5_241090
lamerr_KY3R_FOX_214530
arrechee_KY3R_UFR_230620
ilbens_KY3R_FBM_224290
ilbens_AS1R_MRT_053070
suzuki94_AS1R_FXR_045350
DarknessPainF1_AS1R_FBM_048860
ilbens_AS7R_FBM_155350
Jatimc_RO3_XFG_047090
Jatimc_RO3_XRG_046130
Flame_CZE_RO3_XRT_040830
Jatimc_RO3_RB4_041460
Jatimc_RO3_FXO_040780
Jatimc_RO3_LX4_042270
Jatimc_RO3_LX6_040240
Jatimc_RO3_MRT_047670
R1hard_RO3_UF1_053800
Jatimc_RO3_FZ5_039290
Jatimc_RO3_FOX_035970
Jatimc_RO3_XFR_037620
Jatimc_RO3_UFR_038130
Jatimc_RO3_FO8_029470
Jatimc_RO3_FXR_032130
Jatimc_RO3_XRR_031610
Jatimc_RO3_FZR_031330
Jatimc_RO3_BF1_024970
R1hard_RO3_FBM_038720
robnewman_RO7_MRT_152810
jopapuba_RO7_UF1_214190
robnewman_RO8_FXO_144200
jopapuba_RO8_UF1_159810
Jatimc_RO8_BF1_102090
JamesPeace_RO8_FBM_121790
Osara_Team_1_RO9_RB4_053690
PromiLe_RO9_MRT_052840
jopapuba_RO9_UF1_106580
TurboTuro_RO9_UFR_046600
robnewman_RO10_UF1_228840
Jatimc_RO10_BF1_119890
robnewman_RO11_UF1_134010
Jatimc_RO11_BF1_049130

Thanks for the update!

My favorite kind of updates.

I am thinking now: should you run the same test on affected WR lists again and again?

From experience once one person finds a shortcut, others follow in endless struggle to reach the throne. Talking about existing, already uploaded hotlaps, not only affected WRs. I wouldn't be surprised if some lists become less than 50% of what they used to be, after multiple check passes.

After testing, the new HLVC check will be applied to all hotlaps when they are uploaded. At the moment, the checker is still running the 0.6K version.

In addition, when we upload this stricter test, Victor will start a process that will re-test all existing hotlaps (not only WR hotlaps) and remove the ones that fail the test. In each case, an email is sent to the account holder.

Fantastic update, LFS hotlapping has been crying out for such an update for years.

Lovely!

As this test patch has a hotlapping focus, we have now enabled the uploading of hotlaps recorded with it.

But note that we expect to release a minor Rockingham update in January and this will probably make Rockingham hotlaps go OOS so the Rockingham tables will need to be reset at that point.

Would be very nice if the track update would include removal of the cones in open configurations at point,where International,Sportscar and Historic configurations lead back to oval part.

noob people cutting wrs

Quote from Scawen :

Here is a list of the current WR hotlaps that are made invalid by the corner cutting HLVC.

IMOL_KY3_FZR_208260

Sad

Hi Isaac. Thanks for pointing that out.

I agree, it's sad to remove a hotlap driven by the late IMOL.

But I guess it's OK to delete as he still holds many world records!
http://www.lfsworld.net/?win=hotlaps&whichTab=details&racer=IMOL

It's sad for me personally because I remember having a few conversations with him while he tried to beat my lap there and I remember how happy he was when he beat that lap.

I didn't point it out for special treatment though. Rather to share sadness. Thank you for your response

Eehhh.. What I was wondering about with this small Rockingham update.... With Westhill there already was some problems with curbs "biting" the car and I noticed the same behavior @Rockingham, is this actually the tire-curb contact algorithm failing or what is going on? It's already there since Kyoto because KY2R also has this phenomenon when you go over a curb in a specific angle your car gets turned around but, like I reported before, at Westhill 2.0 this also happens very noticeably and now again @Rockingham also. Not that heavy as on Westhill but it's there. All the time people start to blame Eric ( :/ ) but I think it has more to do with physics? Because Eric refuses to drive with the old physics he once said...

My Rockingham curb alterations won't go public I think, I hate to adjust the real life version. Too bad the pit exit is so unsafe for public racing. Needed to create a bridge.. But thats also the beauty of LFS, being able to make it a bit safer for casual [midjoin] public racing.

But curb biting (as I call it).. Too bad that this happens, especially for league racing.

^^

yes, that curbs can flip over car for 180 degrees sometimes

Good news but i like most quick fix for /ro10 and 11 thought this will be next week

Nice update Scawen!

The hotlap(the corner cutting HLVC) is up at last.
This is working normal, without bugs.

Nice, keep it up !

By the way... To do without a bridge is possible but then we need traffic lights. The same lights as the model we already have but always showing red, orange or green. With object replacement instructions @InSim it then is possible to let the light have a different color (InSim detects upcoming traffic -> red). If a car decides to ignore the red light there could be a polygon after it which forces a backtopitlane admin command. And for cruising fans I think it can be useful too

Was it not supposed to be a holiday period for you Scawen ?
The system looks good.
But that is signing the end of FE6 shortcut, and the use of knobbly tires ... sad , you will have to consider putting a mud track in S3 ^^

Maybe, will you disallow knobbly tires on tarmac? (hotlaps)

You mean hybrids?

Yes, and knobbly,
e.g.
front - road_normal(road_super), rear - knobbly (hybrids);
or
front front - knobbly (hybrids), rear - knobbly (hybrids).

RIP Flame wr oval master.

Thanks for the update, surely Rockingham has some bugs to be fixed, it's great to see them come so fast!