12/11/2008
- Still version 2.2.5
- Weather management improved under FSX and conflict with Active Sky X solved.
09/11/2008
- Version 2.2.5
- This version is totally compatible with LAN and WAN configuration simultaneously
- FSX weather management : Clouds coverage looks As real as it gets and altimeter settings fixed.
- Fixed : SW will not disconnect when an ATC brutally disconnects.
- Fixed : SW keeps connected with other pilots and ATC's even if the server falls down.
01/10/2008
- Version 2.2.4
- Improved FSX fluidity : More smooth sessions without latency (even with 20 planes) allowing "formation flying" and almost no lag.
- Extended Range of "Locate and Track a plane" feature to 60 Nm allowing a fighter to scramble and intercept a liner ...
- Fixed minor bugs and multithreading memory management improved
08/09/2008
- New feature : Locate and Track a plane (useful in ATC view as well as Spot View)
31/08/2008
- Version 2.2.4
- New : ATC view in SquawkWin for FSX !!! Prepare your binoculars ...
Visually control the traffic of an airport !
Useful tool for GND and TWR positions.
- Improved : Better handling of plane selection at startup with FSX
- Fixed : FS was freezing when ATC sent back the reviewed Flight Plan
26/08/2008
- Version 2.2.3
- New : SW under FSX shows smooth planes now with NO LATENCY (suitable for formation flying)
- Fixed : Switching TeamSpeak between two ATC's (Hand off)
- New : Now you can set up to 6 networks in SW for quick connect
- Improved : Some pilots reported that SW was freezing when closing. Improved.
- Improved : Some pilots (with Gigs of planes installed) could experience a crash due to the long time of the planes inventory.
21/07/2008
- Still Version 2.2.2 ( just reload it )
- Fixed a bug that was reconnecting SW continuously
- Liveries management improved
- More liveries managed
19/07/2008
- Version 2.2.2
- Automatic connection to another pilot when you come close enough (below 60 Nm) fixed.
- FSX : Flaps and spoilers that were not deploying in 2.2.1, fixed
- FSX : Propeller state (turning or not) at first connection (was always turning in 2.2.1), fixed
- FSX : Flaps and spoilers state at first connection and added smoke, afterburners and reversers, fixed
- Improved connectivity for FSX to FSX allowing all users to connect easily
- CPU load lighter with very smooth multiplayer ( FS9 ) and 0% lag.
- New planes detected by SW
- The ability to do your own validation of your plane (if SW has not detected it well)
This allows you to be correctly seen by the others
01/07/2008
- Still Version 2.2.1
- Better handling of FSX connections.
- Anti-cheating feature ( pilots not in cockpit ) will blink 5 minutes instead of one
29/06/2008
- Version 2.2.1
- Anti-cheating feature ( pilots not in cockpit )
Must be used with v2.2.1 servers.
10/06/2008
- Version 2.2.0
- Compatible with 2.2.x servers (DCS as well as Dafnode)
- Improved version, several bugs fixed
12/05/2008
- Version 2.1.4
- Improved FSX version
08/04/2008
- Version 2.1.3
- Fixed a connection delay that was preventing some FSX to see other FS
04/04/2008
- Version 2.1.2
- Compatible with the "Kickout" command. Check the manuals page
- Remember : You may limit access to your network, to a given version of SW or SR only, just set it in servers.php
- Weather (METAR source) is locked on Departure/Arrival airport when the distance is < 60 Nm
- Lights concordance between FS9 and FSX planes
- Exit doors are active for all planes shown in FSX (even if they come from an FS9)
21/02/2008
- Version 2.0.11 Totally compatible with FS2002, FS2004 and FSX is online
29/09/2007
- Version 0.10.0 (Code name SWX) available for registered testers :
- First version compatible with FSX and DAFSIM protocol
26/08/2007 SWX (SquawkWin for FSX) started this week.
23/04/2007 The first version of SquawkWin for DAFSIM is Online (Version 0.9.3)
20/06/2009
- Version 2.2.6
- ATC's with closed TCP ports are accepted by the server ( they will be displayed with a symbol > before their callsign in the Whazzup file )
- Extended .WX command for Multiple ICAO command line to get multiple METARS and special METARS window
- On the remote control bar, the "Msg" button blinks when a message is received while the Transmission window is closed
16/11/2008
- Still version 2.2.5
- Fixed : Neighbour ATC's can see each other now .
10/11/2008
- Version 2.2.5
- Collision avoidance system both vertically and laterally (+ RVSM) with localizer rings and audio alarm (don't forget to copy the wav file)
Trigger conditions are : Less than 5 Nm laterally and less than 1000 ft vertically.
- Programmable range rings with a step of 5, 10, 20, 50 or 100 Nm, programmable colors and limited to the range of the facility which is :
GND, CLR, DEL = 15 Nm
TWR = 30 Nm
APP, DEP = 60 Nm
CTR, FIR = 700 Nm
FSS = 1500 Nm
- This version is totally compatible with LAN and WAN configuration simultaneously
- Changed Remote Control to a strip that fits as a toolbar over any radar window or on your desktop
- Darkened background color to make objects appear clearer in the foreground
- Added : F8 key as a shortcut to the "Behaviour" dialog window.
- Fixed : SR will not disconnect when another ATC brutally disconnects.
- Fixed : SR keeps connected with other pilots and ATC's even if the server falls down.
30/09/2008
- Version 2.2.4
- Multithreading memory management improved
- Improved color scheme
31/08/2008
- Version 2.2.4
- New : Programmable text color for onground, airborne and airborne IFR Data block (check SETUP/BEHAVIOUR)
- Fixed : Non squawkwing boogies on ground were not showing well (star replaced by a plane)
- Improved : Very stable version
23/08/2008
- Version 2.2.2
- Fixed : Some controllers experienced a crash when moving the map or zooming
- New : Squawk code displaying programmable
- New : ILS display : Choice between a green feather or extended centerline
- New : Two programmable types of data tags close to each plane
- New : Programmable font size to display the plane's data tag
- Improved : Altitude (actual and target) are rounded to the nearest hundred of feet
19/07/2008
- Version 2.2.1
- Callsigns longer than 9 characters did generate a repeating flight plan in the "Flight plans" window. Fixed.
- When using dual screen display, moving any SR child window in the second resulted in the position of that window to be lost at the next start of SR. Fixed.
- The aircraft label (in yellow) is shorter, the "ft" and "Kts" words have been removed and readability improved
- "Messaging and Metar" and "Flight Strips" windows are now of same width, allowing them to be placed 1 on 1 saving screen space
- Digital filter installed reducing flickering. The map does not flicker now when you just click on it, you need to move it at least 8 pixels on any direction to make it redraw.
10/06/2008
- Version 2.2.0
- Compatible with 2.2.x servers (DCS as well as Dafnode)
- Improved version, some bugs fixed
- Zulu Clock added
- Main window can now be enlarged vertically
04/04/2008
- Version 2.1.2
- Totally rebuilt graphic interface with freely resizable windows and position recall
- Special window tool to easily display the Flight Plans
- ATIS can be updated while online (on the fly), without disconnecting
- Compatible with the "Kickout" command. Check the manuals page
- Remember : You may restrict access to your network, to a given version of SW or SR only, just set it in servers.php
- ATC's now can edit, amend and resend Flight Plans to pilots.
- Transition altitude can be set remotely by the ATC, allowing messages to be in FL or in feet following altitude
- Centralized and Editable (by the ATC) METARS allowing an ATC to set his own METAR when he is skilled for that (check Hints)
- This feature can be helpful when :
- The weather server is down (NOAA or whatever) or sometimes, at the same moment and for the same ICAO, people can get different METARS,
thus different weathers.
- For example there is no answer for this ICAO from NOAA.
Some airports are simply not supported by the weather servers !
- When training pilots or for exams
- Search function (F3 key) can also locate a plane in the map
21/02/2008 Version 2.0.11 Totally compatible with FS2002, FS2004 and FSX is online.
29/09/2007 Version 0.9.5 :
- Optimised text display
- First version compatible with SWX (SquawkWin for FSX)
26/08/2007 Version 0.9.4 available for registered testers :
- Flickering fixed
- Mouse on aircraft is configurable (Flight Strips or Flight Plan)
- Transponder OFF will not display pilot informations (until squawking Charlie)
23/04/2007 The first version of SquawkRadar is Online (Version 0.9.3)
30/09/2008
- Version 2.2.5
- Simultaneous LAN and WAN configuration now available : Can run and handle several players on a LAN and simultaneously external players.
30/09/2008
- Version 2.2.4
- Multithreading memory management improved
- Fixed a small bug in DGI (double clicking on an online member was not showing up that member data)
10/09/2008
- Version 2.2.4 DCS more robust
- DGI Version 0.0.7
- Fixed : Updating a member record was not working on non active members.
31/08/2008
- Version 2.2.4
- Improved : Very stable version of servers and DGI
23/08/2008
- Version 2.2.3
- Dafnode, DCS and DGI improved
- Fixed : Multiple connections using the same login are no longer possible.
- New : Added a timestamp when testing ports (to review the logs).
- Fixed : Webhosts with shared IP's prevented connection to database from the PHP
- Fixed : Random hexa codes dsiplaying (please upgrade also to the last servers.php file)
19/07/2008
- Version 2.2.2
- Dafnode, DCS and DGI available
29/06/2008
- Still Version 2.2.1
- Fixed whazzup.txt bug
29/06/2008
- Version 2.2.1
- Anti-cheating feature ( pilots not in cockpit )
Must be used with Squawkwin v2.2.1.
10/06/2008
- Version 2.2.0
- New Generation of 2.2.x servers (same protocol used for DCS as well as Dafnode)
- Able to handle several users sharing the same IP address (each one with a different TCP port number) people behind the same router for example
- Fully managed by the DGI
- Don't forget to update your "servers.php" with the latest one !
27/04/2008
- Version 2.1.4 (2.1.3 was intermediate)
- A clear message is displayed when a non member try to join.
The message is shown on the client software (SquawkWin or SquawkRadar) as well as on the Dafnode for review.
- The "on the fly" Accept window is removed for the moment to prevent a crash on multiple requests. This will be improved by using a "per thread" window.
- A GUID (Global Unique IDentifyer) column has been added in the Database members list window.
04/04/2008
- Version 2.1.2 with a "Service Channel" available, a short manual for programmers is provided also
- This version can handle the "Kickout" command with a "ban for a given delay" to kick out a player that is
not responding to ATC or disturbing the other players. See how it works in the F.A.Q
- PHP files updated accordingly with a new format for DAFSIM_MEMBER records
21/02/2008 Version 2.0.12 Totally compatible with FS2002, FS2004 and FSX is online
23/04/2007 The first version of DAFNODE is Online (Version 0.9.3)
