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{{Newsletter-header|March 2015}} | {{Newsletter-header|March 2015}} | ||
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[[#Project restructuring|Project restructuring]]<br/> | [[#Project restructuring|Project restructuring]]<br/><br/> | ||
{{Newsletter-cover-header|Development news}}<br/> | {{Newsletter-cover-header|Development news}}<br/> | ||
[[#Upcoming built-in GUI|Upcoming built-in GUI]]<br/> | [[#Upcoming built-in GUI|Upcoming built-in GUI]]<br/> | ||
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[[#FlightGear goes to space, part III|FlightGear goes to space, part III]]<br/> | [[#FlightGear goes to space, part III|FlightGear goes to space, part III]]<br/> | ||
[[#New ATC-pie release|New ATC-pie release]]<br/> | [[#New ATC-pie release|New ATC-pie release]]<br/> | ||
[[#Variant-of tag added|Variant-of tag added]] | [[#Variant-of tag added|Variant-of tag added]] | ||
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{{Newsletter-cover-header|In the hanger}}<br/> | {{Newsletter-cover-header|In the hanger}}<br/> | ||
[[#c172p-detailed project|c172p-detailed project]]<br/> | [[#c172p-detailed project|c172p-detailed project]]<br/><br/> | ||
{{Newsletter-cover-header|Scenery Corner}}<br/> | {{Newsletter-cover-header|Scenery Corner}}<br/> | ||
[[#Verona Villafranca 2D layout released|Verona Villafranca 2D layout released]]<br/> | [[#Verona Villafranca 2D layout released|Verona Villafranca 2D layout released]]<br/> | ||
[[#Project Venezuela|Project Venezuela on the way!]] | [[#Project Venezuela|Project Venezuela on the way!]] | ||
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{{Newsletter-cover-header|Community News}}<br/> | {{Newsletter-cover-header|Community News}}<br/> | ||
[[#FlightGear on YouTube|FlightGear on YouTube]]<br/> | [[#FlightGear on YouTube|FlightGear on YouTube]]<br/> | ||
[[#FlightGear Space Program|FlightGear Space Program]]<br/> | [[#FlightGear Space Program|FlightGear Space Program]]<br/><br/> | ||
{{Newsletter-cover-header|Contributing}}<br/> | {{Newsletter-cover-header|Contributing}}<br/> | ||
[[#Translators required|Translators required]]<br/> | [[#Translators required|Translators required]]<br/> | ||
[[#FlightGear logos|FlightGear logos]]<br/> | [[#FlightGear logos|FlightGear logos]]<br/> | ||
[[#Screenshots|Screenshots]] | [[#Screenshots|Screenshots]] | ||
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}}</ref>. All old issues/feature requests have been preserved. The wiki template {{tl|Issue}} has been updated ([http://wiki.flightgear.org/index.php?title=Template:Issue&diff=82555&oldid=72743 diff]). | }}</ref>. All old issues/feature requests have been preserved. The wiki template {{tl|Issue}} has been updated ([http://wiki.flightgear.org/index.php?title=Template:Issue&diff=82555&oldid=72743 diff]). | ||
TerraSync is yet to be moved as of | TerraSync is yet to be moved as of April 2. | ||
=== FGData split === | === FGData split === | ||
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{{note|See [[FGAddon]] for obtaining aircraft other than the C172p and UFO.}} | {{note|See [[FGAddon]] for obtaining aircraft other than the C172p and UFO.}} | ||
== Development news == | == Development news == | ||
=== Upcoming built-in GUI === | === Upcoming built-in GUI === | ||
[[File:Qt launcher for FlightGear 3.5 on Windows 7.jpg|thumb|The aircraft page of the Qt launcher for FlightGear 3.5 as rendered on Windows 7.]] | [[File:Qt launcher for FlightGear 3.5 on Windows 7.jpg|thumb|The aircraft page of the Qt launcher for FlightGear 3.5 as rendered on Windows 7.]] | ||
Development of a new GUI frontend for FlightGear has started, with the aim to replace [[FGRun]] and eventually the PLIB PUI. | Development of a new GUI frontend for FlightGear has started, with the aim to replace [[FGRun]] and eventually the PLIB PUI. James Turner is currently prototyping this new launcher, based on [http://www.qt.io/qt-quick/ Qt Quick], at the suggestion and encouragement of Curt, Torsten D & others<ref>{{cite web | ||
|url = http://sourceforge.net/p/flightgear/mailman/message/33245028 | |url = http://sourceforge.net/p/flightgear/mailman/message/33245028 | ||
|title = <nowiki>[Flightgear-devel] Gui technologies</nowiki> | |title = <nowiki>[Flightgear-devel] Gui technologies</nowiki> | ||
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To learn more, see [[Integrated Qt5 Launcher]]. | To learn more, see [[Integrated Qt5 Launcher]]. | ||
=== Atmospheric light scattering === | === Atmospheric light scattering === | ||
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[[File:Glass07.jpg|400px|Raindrop splashes]] | [[File:Glass07.jpg|400px|Raindrop splashes]] | ||
Both frost and the correct splash dynamics of the raindrops need to be | Both frost and the correct splash dynamics of the raindrops need to be modelled by the aircraft developer, as the shader cannot have get the required information. See [[ALS technical notes#ALS glass effect|ALS glass effect]] for details. | ||
==== Cockpit interior light and shadow ==== | ==== Cockpit interior light and shadow ==== | ||
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Stay tuned for more! Modelers interested in realism are very welcome to come aboard and help. | Stay tuned for more! Modelers interested in realism are very welcome to come aboard and help. | ||
=== New ATC-pie release === | === New ATC-pie release === | ||
[[File:ATC-pie-logo.png|200px|left|ATC-pie logo.]] | [[File:ATC-pie-logo.png|200px|left|ATC-pie logo.]] | ||
Announced as beta in January and released as stable early February, [[ATC-pie]] has happily served a few [[ATC]] sessions in its first month of | Announced as beta in January and released as stable early February, [[ATC-pie]] has happily served a few [[ATC]] sessions in its first month of existence. In particular, it seems to have found comfortable homes for adoption in EKCH and LFOK already. Meanwhile, progress was made on its development to reach the important milestone of general and continuous ATC coordination on FlightGear with the '''handover feature''', released this month. | ||
Beginning to populate the network with a new program without dividing the MP network (especially controllers) was a challenge as interesting as necessary. Collaborative work made this possible, enabling both [[OpenRadar]] and ATC-pie users to exchange strips in a transparent way, regardless of their software choice. | Beginning to populate the network with a new program without dividing the MP network (especially controllers) was a challenge as interesting as necessary. Collaborative work made this possible, enabling both [[OpenRadar]] and ATC-pie users to exchange strips in a transparent way, regardless of their software choice. | ||
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=== Upcoming features of FGCamera === | === Upcoming features of FGCamera === | ||
[[FGCamera]] v1.3 will have few notable features: | [[FGCamera]] v1.3 will have few notable features: | ||
* "Click-camera" mode. Camera is activated by left-clicking on scenery while pressing modifier (customizable key/button). Previous view is restored by pressing modifier again (without LMB); | * "Click-camera" mode. Camera is activated by left-clicking on scenery while pressing modifier (customizable key/button). Previous view is restored by pressing modifier again (without LMB); | ||
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* "Chainable" cameras (automatic switching of cameras in the same category); | * "Chainable" cameras (automatic switching of cameras in the same category); | ||
* [[FGCamera API|API]]. Cameras can be created and manipulated procedurally. | * [[FGCamera API|API]]. Cameras can be created and manipulated procedurally. | ||
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|{{#ev:youtube|_KEq5hSKurE|300||Click-camera in action}} | |||
|{{#ev:youtube|xsnWJe_xUgw|300||Demonstration of AI object cameras}} | |||
|{{#ev:youtube|u7B4ZmcHimM|300||Replay timestamps}} | |||
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== In the hangar == | == In the hangar == | ||
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LIPX-B-CRJ700.png|Holding short in the [[Bombardier CRJ700 series|CRJ700]] at night | LIPX-B-CRJ700.png|Holding short in the [[Bombardier CRJ700 series|CRJ700]] at night | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
===Project Venezuela=== | ===Project Venezuela=== | ||
[[Project Venezuela]] is on the way, with a team of users, headed by [[User:legoboyvdlp|legoboyvdlp]] working on several airports, namely SVMI and SVVP. Their progress can be downloaded at [http://www.github.org/legoboyvdlp/ProjectFlightGearScenery their GitHub repository.] Note: legoboyvdlp currently on vacation, so P.Ven. is on a hiatus until June. | [[Project Venezuela]] is on the way, with a team of users, headed by [[User:legoboyvdlp|legoboyvdlp]] working on several airports, namely SVMI and SVVP. Their progress can be downloaded at [http://www.github.org/legoboyvdlp/ProjectFlightGearScenery their GitHub repository.] Note: legoboyvdlp currently on vacation, so P.Ven. is on a hiatus until June. | ||
== Community News == | == Community News == | ||
=== FlightGear on YouTube === | === FlightGear on YouTube === | ||
<big>''From the [https://www.youtube.com/user/3ZzOoOZz1/featured SMAAF GAMEZ] channel.''</big> | <big>''From the [https://www.youtube.com/user/3ZzOoOZz1/featured SMAAF GAMEZ] channel.''</big> | ||
{{#ev:youtube|uvZF-Yv0yiM|| | {{#ev:youtube|uvZF-Yv0yiM|600||Video of several FlightGear aircraft using [[Changelog 3.4|FlightGear v3.4]].|frame}} | ||
=== FlightGear Space Program === | === FlightGear Space Program === | ||
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[[File:spacetripready.png|link=FlightGear space program]] | [[File:spacetripready.png|link=FlightGear space program]] | ||
Now is your time to become official cosmonaut of The FlightGear Space Program. Just download the famous [[Space Shuttle]] and select any of the available [[FlightGear space program missions|missions]]. Report your | Now is your time to become official cosmonaut of The FlightGear Space Program. Just download the famous [[Space Shuttle]] and select any of the available [[FlightGear space program missions|missions]]. Report your successful orbit flight tracker screenie and you'll receive a custom badge of the FlightGear Space Program. | ||
The Space Shuttle can be downloaded from {{repo link|site=gith|proj=HerbyW/Antonov-Aircrafts|text=the GitHub repository}} either in a ZIP file or by cloning. | The Space Shuttle can be downloaded from {{repo link|site=gith|proj=HerbyW/Antonov-Aircrafts|text=the GitHub repository}} either in a ZIP file or by cloning. | ||
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=== Screenshots === | === Screenshots === | ||
The FlightGear project always needs screenshots, which show features that were added since the last release. These should be of good quality, especially in content and technical image properties. It is therefore recommended to use the best viable filter settings ([[antialiasing]], texture sharpening, etc.). More info at [[Howto:Make nice screenshots]]. | The FlightGear project always needs screenshots, which show features that were added since the last release. These should be of good quality, especially in content and technical image properties. It is therefore recommended to use the best viable filter settings ([[antialiasing]], texture sharpening, etc.). More info at [[Howto:Make nice screenshots]]. | ||
{{Appendix}} | |||
[[Category:FlightGear Newsletter|2015 03]] | [[Category:FlightGear Newsletter|2015 03]] | ||
[[Category:Changes after 3.4]] | [[Category:Changes after 3.4]] | ||