RealFlight G4 version 4.50.031 is now available as a public beta download. Please report any bugs you find ASAP. In the absence of any severe new problems, this version will be made public very soon.
Perform the following steps to obtain the update:
The LauncherHelper will need to restart partway through this process. Answer "Yes" when it asks if you want to continue downloading the new version. When this process is finished, you will have the latest available version of RealFlight G4.
CHANGES:
Unsupported graphics cards cause a descriptive, user-friendly error message instead of a DirectX error (affects mostly older integrated Intel chipsets)
Improved caching of crash sounds for better collision performance (partial fix; further improvements are planned)
New warning message displayed for helicopters with unsupported skid component pivot points
Helis with invalid skid component pivots have their skids locked in place to prevent unreliable physics response (bouncing/jittering) while at rest
Normal and specular maps are included for custom airport objects that are packaged with an exported airport
Multiplayer: new "player sync" feature provides better reliability when hosting or joining a session
Multiplayer: only the host can change airports via the airport QuickSelect menu
Improved handling of imported airports based on a scene the user doesn't have
Wind speed is displayed in kilometers per hour (KPH) when metric units are selected
Radio gadget always appears on screen when opened
Variometer gadget displays altitude above sea level ("ASL") correctly
Undo/Redo hot keys work regardless of which airport editor pane has focus
Numerous minor aircraft and airport art fixes
Numerous minor aircraft setup fixes (unused servo components removed, etc.)
Fixed several multiplayer gadget bugs
Fixed several UI bugs in the airport and aircraft editors
Fixed several issues with the QuickLook features
Added Spanish translation (selectable via Settings dialog)
Perform the following steps to obtain the update:
- Start the RealFlight G4 Launcher
- Click Additional Options, then Technical Support
- Click Enter Tech Support Code
- Enter the following code: B#444qxe45j93a (If successful, you will see a message saying "You are now registered to use the Public Beta site until the new version is posted to official download site.")
- Go back to the main Launcher menu and click Registration/Updates
- Make sure that in the bottom left corner it says Temporary Public Beta (PS). If not, try reentering the code
- Click Update to Latest Version; alternatively, click Update to Specific Version, choose 4.50.031 from the list, and click OK.
The LauncherHelper will need to restart partway through this process. Answer "Yes" when it asks if you want to continue downloading the new version. When this process is finished, you will have the latest available version of RealFlight G4.
CHANGES:
Unsupported graphics cards cause a descriptive, user-friendly error message instead of a DirectX error (affects mostly older integrated Intel chipsets)
Improved caching of crash sounds for better collision performance (partial fix; further improvements are planned)
New warning message displayed for helicopters with unsupported skid component pivot points
Helis with invalid skid component pivots have their skids locked in place to prevent unreliable physics response (bouncing/jittering) while at rest
Normal and specular maps are included for custom airport objects that are packaged with an exported airport
Multiplayer: new "player sync" feature provides better reliability when hosting or joining a session
Multiplayer: only the host can change airports via the airport QuickSelect menu
Improved handling of imported airports based on a scene the user doesn't have
Wind speed is displayed in kilometers per hour (KPH) when metric units are selected
Radio gadget always appears on screen when opened
Variometer gadget displays altitude above sea level ("ASL") correctly
Undo/Redo hot keys work regardless of which airport editor pane has focus
Numerous minor aircraft and airport art fixes
Numerous minor aircraft setup fixes (unused servo components removed, etc.)
Fixed several multiplayer gadget bugs
Fixed several UI bugs in the airport and aircraft editors
Fixed several issues with the QuickLook features
Added Spanish translation (selectable via Settings dialog)