News
SW : SquawkWin
03/04/2011
- Version 2.2.9c
- Fixed : Sometimes the ICAO type "guessed" were wrong. (Don't forget to use PTO/PTA features when need be).
26/03/2011
- Version 2.2.9b
- Fixed : Crashes due to some addons.
20/03/2011
- Version 2.2.9a
- Fixed : Acceleration Pack users were not able to see the other pilots.
- Fixed : Crashes on some conditions.
04/03/2011
- Version 2.2.9
- Compatible with X-Plane, FSX, FS2004 and FS2002
- Fixed : TeamSpeak 2 channel switching was not working in some cases
- New : Tool to automatically adjust the scenery offset between different simulators
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01/10/2010
- Version 2.2.8 e
This version is dedicated to the memory of Gilles Ménard my Canadian friend from Imaginair of Quebec
Gilles was one of the first supporters of DAFSIM and has spent a lot of weeks testing the software you are about to download...
He passed away a few months ago, from the cancer that he has been fighting for so long
Soar on, my friend, and may you Rest In Peace.
- New : PTA Plane Type Assignator and PTO Plane Type Overrider for advanced users only. Read the manuals in the "manuals" page.
- New : Now compatible with Ultimate Traffic 2 and many AI planes
- Improved : The multithreaded core of SquawkWin in FSX and XPlane allows now more smoothness and stability as you may consider military or civilian formation flying, air refueling as well as very sharp airshow demonstration : To get this fluidity, if you are using a multicore CPU, ensure you are using all the cores with FSX ( check the internet to get the tricks on how to balance better the CPU load with FSX for multicore CPU's ) because, by default, when you start FSX, only CPU0 is used at 100% and the others at less ...
- Improved : A button allows to clear the Flight Plan and then you can submit it to remove your FP from the whazzup file
25/08/2010
- Version 2.2.8 c
- Fixed : A major bug causing FSX to crash when afterburners (or some effects) are activated has been fixed. (Bug found by the www.usavaf.com team )
- Fixed : Correct Heading on FSUIPC based TCAS or Radars for FS9 (FS2004) users only.
24/06/2010
- Version 2.2.8
- New : Fully compatible with FSUIPC under FS9 (FS2004) allowing TCAS and Radars ( tested with TCAS2 from Mr Danny Ho )
- Improved : Very stable version compatible with TCP Tunneling
- New : Now compatible with MyTraffic and many AI planes
20/06/2009
- Version 2.2.6
- Pilots with closed TCP ports are accepted by the server ( they will be displayed with a symbol > before their callsign in the Whazzup file)
- A Beep sound is generated when "In Cockpit" blinks
- Only two TCP ports are needed now for SquawkWin ( was 3 )
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 servers is Online (Version 0.9.3)
19/04/2004 The first version of SquawkWin for FSD servers is released (Version 0.1.0)
SR : SquawkRadar
02/06/2011
- Version 2.2.9b
- Improved : Some SCT files with wrong text lines are now managed.
20/03/2011
- Version 2.2.9a
- Fixed : Crashes on some conditions.
- Fixed : [GEO2] section is now taken into account without crashing (some abnormal SCT2 files were crashing SR)
04/03/2011
- Version 2.2.9
- Compatible with X-Plane, FSX, FS2004 and FS2002
- Fixed : The full graphics are now available under 64 bits Operating Systems (Vista & Win 7)
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23/05/2010
- Version 2.2.8
- Fixed : Aircraft history trail on ground
- Improved : Very stable version compatible with TCP Tunneling
08/07/2009
- Version 2.2.7
- Now fully compatible with the Second Sector file format
- Aircraft History Trail selectable
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)
Servers and tools
04/03/2011
- Version 2.2.9
- Compatible with X-Plane, FSX, FS2004 and FS2002
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23/05/2010
- Version 2.2.8
- New : TCP Tunnel added allowing pilots and ATC's with closed ports to see each other !
- New : Server informs everybody when an ATC opens a position
- Fixed : No more "Connection to node lost..." messages
- Improved : Very stable core and short connection delays
20/06/2009
- Version 2.2.6
- Linux and Windows versions of the DCS ( linDCS and winDCS )
- linDCS tested and 100% compatible with Fedora 10, Mandriva, CentOS 5
- 32 bits and 64 bits linDCS servers available
- No more hash needed, just use the password.
- Websites with shared IP are now more secure to use
- Sky Sharing available now
- DGI has a command to close and quit a server (Dafnode, winDCS or a linDCS)
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)
PHP
04/03/2011
- php files updated to be compliant with Generation 2.2.9 and up.
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20/06/2009
- php files updated to be compliant with Generation 2.2.6 and up.
- No more hash needed, just use your password in the file password.php
31/08/2008
- php files updated to be compliant with Generation 2.2.4 and up.
26/08/2008
- servers.php : updated to fix the random hexa codes appearing in dafnode or SW/SR main windows
- now the hash string is put outside the servers.php (it is in hash.php) this way, just overwriting servers.php will not loose the hash.
Just copy your old hash string to this servers.php and overwrite the old file (unless you have modified the PHP, then contact me)
27/06/2008
- servers.php : updated to take into account the DG
Addons
28/06/2008
- Dafnode_addons.rtf : updated
Main changes are :
The command DAFSIM_ALIVE sent is changed to ALIVE in order to save the upstream bandwidth
The T2D_ALIVE received must be followed by a colon then the callsign in order to be compatible with 2.2.x generation
The T2D_OFF received must be followed by a colon then the callsign in order to be compatible with 2.2.x generation
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