diff --git a/_data/menu.yaml b/_data/menu.yaml index f44c0688..804895cf 100644 --- a/_data/menu.yaml +++ b/_data/menu.yaml @@ -9,8 +9,8 @@ toc: url: /discover/our-mission/ - page: Roadmap url: /discover/roadmap/ - - page: Version 1.5 - url: /discover/version-1-5/ + - page: Version 1.6 + url: /discover/version-1-6/ - page: Project Team url: /discover/project-team/ - page: News diff --git a/_data/news.yaml b/_data/news.yaml index c27b34cd..6357eb9a 100644 --- a/_data/news.yaml +++ b/_data/news.yaml @@ -1,3 +1,11 @@ +- date: 2025-04-01 + title: Demo Model 1 route updated + text: + - Demo Model 1 route now features a 3D cab created by Geoff Rowlands. +- date: 2024-10-09 + title: Elvas Tower ownership + text: + - Elvas Tower changed owner - a critical transition has been smoothly achieved. - date: 2023-07-01 title: New route from Train Simulations text: diff --git a/_includes/install_faq.html b/_includes/install_faq.html index 436b0131..3800fac3 100644 --- a/_includes/install_faq.html +++ b/_includes/install_faq.html @@ -42,12 +42,12 @@

If I install Open Rails, will it change my Microsoft Train Simulator files?<

Does Open Rails suppport RailDriver?

Yes; this cab controller from P.I.Engineering is suitable for Open Rails and support for it is built in to the simulator. Installation instructions are included in the installation download (and also from this webpage). -Eric Conrad has posted a detailed review on his MSTS Roundhouse blog which provides valuable advice for using this product. +Eric Conrad has posted a detailed review on his MSTS Roundhouse blog which provides valuable advice for using this product.

Does Open Rails report data back to its creators?

-Not at the moment. Data on how Open Rails is used will be very helpful for the project but, if we wish to collect usage data, we will inform you -beforehand and you will always be able to opt out. +Data on how Open Rails is used is very helpful for the project. This feature was added in v1.6 but you have to opt in. +For more detail, see the section on Telemetry in the Manual.

* Privacy Note

diff --git a/_includes/program/preamble.html b/_includes/program/preamble.html index d4566d32..f6ffa283 100644 --- a/_includes/program/preamble.html +++ b/_includes/program/preamble.html @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ - + {%- for preamble in page.preambles -%}

@@ -94,12 +97,14 @@
  • Robert Murphy
  • Robert Roeterdink
  • Roberto Ceccarelli
    • +
  • Roger Fischer
  • Samuel Kelly
  • Scott Miller
  • Sid Penstone
  • Tim Muir
  • Walter Niehoff
  • Wes Card
    • +
  • Weter
    • @@ -109,8 +114,7 @@ And a special thanks to:

    diff --git a/discover/latest-stable-version/index.markdown b/discover/latest-stable-version/index.markdown index 189fdec1..a68dd1a3 100644 --- a/discover/latest-stable-version/index.markdown +++ b/discover/latest-stable-version/index.markdown @@ -2,5 +2,5 @@ layout: default section: Discover title: Latest Stable Version -redirect_to: https://www.openrails.org/discover/version-1-5/ +redirect_to: https://www.openrails.org/discover/version-1-6/ --- diff --git a/discover/latest_stable_version/index.markdown b/discover/latest_stable_version/index.markdown new file mode 100644 index 00000000..08e45815 --- /dev/null +++ b/discover/latest_stable_version/index.markdown @@ -0,0 +1,6 @@ +--- +layout: default +section: Discover +title: Version 1.6 +redirect_to: /discover/version-1-6/ +--- \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/discover/project-team/index.html b/discover/project-team/index.html index c64c38e3..b9e4ac2b 100644 --- a/discover/project-team/index.html +++ b/discover/project-team/index.html @@ -37,13 +37,14 @@

    Software Development

     

    - - - - - - - + + + + + + + +
    cesarbl
    cjakeman *
    CSantucci
    gpz
    James Ross *
    jonas
    mbm_OR
    C44-9W
    cesarbl
    cjakeman *
    CSantucci
    Fred-si
    gpz
    Hirek193
    James Ross *


    * Open Rails Management Team @@ -52,13 +53,13 @@

    Software Development

     

    - - - - - - - + + + + + + +
    paolo
    perpetualKid
    roeter
    Serana
    steamer_ctn
    wacampbell
    YoRyan
    Looky1173
    mbm_OR
    roeter
    Serana
    Siebren
    steamer_ctn
    YoRyan
    @@ -80,12 +81,9 @@

    Content Builders

    Buttercup captain_bazza chalky - coonskin * + coonskin Copperpen -


    - * Open Rails Management Team -

     

    @@ -110,10 +108,11 @@

    Translators

     

    - - - + + + + diff --git a/discover/roadmap/index.html b/discover/roadmap/index.html index b706be8f..ddaf8c41 100644 --- a/discover/roadmap/index.html +++ b/discover/roadmap/index.html @@ -61,51 +61,46 @@

    Project Roadmap

    - + - + - - - - - - - + - - + + - + - + - + - + - + - + @@ -114,7 +109,7 @@

    Project Roadmap

    - + @@ -123,7 +118,7 @@

    Project Roadmap

    - + @@ -132,10 +127,10 @@

    Project Roadmap

    - + - + @@ -144,13 +139,13 @@

    Project Roadmap

    - + - +
    BrazilianDiter
    CzechHowky
    FrenchSerana
    Germanjonas
    FrenchLooky and Serana
    GermanPeter B.
    HungarianMarci
    Italianstrawberryfield
    Polishlalek
    PortugueseAldarion
    RussianWeter
    Spanishxavivilla
    v1.6v N      
    consist editor user-definable camera setsdarkness in tunnelsvirtual filesystem
    custom animations new 3D model format (glTF)remapping for RailDriver controlsvirtual filesystem
    cab-specific + animationsdarkness in tunnels web APIs for interactive content
    v ?v N+1      
    consist editorloco and wagon editor brakeman role ambient occlusion auto-savebetter user-centred GUI
    loco and wagon editor fireman role multiple light sourcesself-installing content
    v ?v N+2       activity editor custom animation triggers distinguish steam and smokebetter user-centred GUImultiple cameras concurrently
    timetable editor
    v ?v N+3       terrain generator derailment/collision detection better MSTS/Kosmos environmentsmultiple cameras concurrentlysupport for plug-ins (traffic, people, defect detector)
    v ?v N+4       route editor dispatcher/signalman role heat shimmer for exhaustsupport for plug-ins (traffic, people, defect detector)
    timetable for multi-player static camerasmulti-player server
    diff --git a/discover/version-1-6/index.html b/discover/version-1-6/index.html new file mode 100644 index 00000000..9bbf3a70 --- /dev/null +++ b/discover/version-1-6/index.html @@ -0,0 +1,100 @@ +--- +layout: default +section: Discover +title: Version 1.6 +--- + +
    +
    +
    +

    New in Open Rails 1.6 (since 1.5)

    +

    + A summary of the new and improved features can be found below. +

    + Important bugs have been fixed in this release. + Please keep reporting bugs and suggesting new features + so Open Rails can continue to improve. +

    +
    +
    +
    +
    +
    + +

    What's been added

    +
      +
    • auto-save option
      • +
    • standalone multi-player server
      • +
    • timetable has auto-pilot and switch player train options
      • +
    • detailed map which tracks player train
      • +
    • self-installing content
      • +
    • new rolling stock lighting controls, including horn-activated flashing lights
      • +
    • partial turntables
      • +
    • cab controls operated remotely from a tablet or control desk
      • +
    • animations for cab windows
      • +
    • options to configure RailDriver
      • +
    • more accurate wheelslip using Polach adhesion
      • +
    • duplex and booster steam engines (e.g. T1 class)
      • +
    • cloud-free skies
      • +
    • sounds conditional on season, weather and time of day
      • +
    • more air and dynamic brake options for locos
      • +
    • mouse control for scripted brake controllers
      • +
    + +

    What's been improved

    +
      +
    • sky, sunrise and sunset appearance
      • +
    • auto-pilot extended to timetables
      • +
    • wheelslip, exhaust and steam
      • +
    • layout of map window
      • +
    • F9 menu for controlling cars and brakes
      • +
    • controls for electric locos
      • +
    • air brake features for both European and American brake systems
      • +
    • accurate friction simulation for 4 types of brake shoes
      • +
    • superelevation system rewritten to be smoother and more configurable
      • +
    + +

    Other changes

    +
      +
    • distracting “z-fighting” has been minimised
      • +
    • inactive windows are indicated when several windows are open
      • +
    • jerky motion in heavily-signalled areas minimised
      • +
    +
    +
    +
    +

    Contributors to this release

    +
      +
    • albertosaurio65
      • +
    • cesarBLG
      • +
    • cjakeman
      • +
    • Csantucci
      • +
    • Fred-si
      • +
    • Hirek193
      • +
    • Looky1173
      • +
    • mbm-OR
      • +
    • peternewell
      • +
    • Prabs09
      • +
    • pzgulyas
      • +
    • Roeterdink
      • +
    • rwf-rr
      • +
    • Sharpe49
      • +
    • SteelFill
      • +
    • strawberryfield
      • +
    • sweiland-openrails
      • +
    • twpol
      • +
    • Weter-ORTS
      • +
    + +

    Detailed changelog

    +

    + A full list of changes is available. +

    +

    Changes in previous version

    +

     

    +
    +
    +
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    Three Versions of Open Rails

    Updater

    Whichever version you choose, Open Rails has a mechanism to notify you of new versions and to update Open Rails for you. - You will find the settings for this mechanism in Menu > Options > Update + You will find the settings for this mechanism in Menu > Options > System +

    -

    - Open Rails will check for updates at most once a day. - If an update is found, then you can install the update just by clicking on the link in the top, right corner: + Open Rails will check for updates at most once a day. When it finds one, it raises a red flag in the Notifications icon. +

    - +

    + Use the "What's new" button to find out more about an update or the "Install" button to launch the automatic update process: + +

    +

    Testing Version

    If you follow the Open Rails project on the forums, then you will hear about bug-fixes and new features. These are included in the Unstable Version for developers and testers to try out. - Once they have been checked and approved, they are published (on Friday) as the latest Testing Version. + Once they have been checked and approved, they are published (on most Fridays) as the latest Testing Version. Any user can easily update to the current weekly Testing Version and benefit from these improvements.

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    -

    Key Changes in v1.5

    +

    Key Changes in v1.6

    - Container loading and unloading + Self-installing content

    - End Of Train (EOT) devices + Auto-save option

    - 64-bit compatibility lifting the 3GB RAM limit + Standalone multi-player server +

    + Better superelevation

    - Many more additions and improvements are listed here. + More detailed F9 menu for controlling cars and brakes +

    + Many more additions and improvements are listed here.

    @@ -63,28 +67,31 @@

    News

    Videos

    -
    Review on YouTube
    +
    Reviews

    - At The Railyard: SP Shasta Route Review + At The Railyard: SP Shasta Route Review

    -
    -
    -
    New features in Release 1.5.1
    +

    Great Eastern 2 Norwich to Ipswich Class 86

    +
    +
    At The Railyard
    +

    + In his Series 5, Nicholas Ozorak publishes + + a review of the fictional Full Bucket Line running in Open Rails. +

    +

     

    -
    New features in Release 1.4
    +
    REX 1959 Prešov-Košice
    +
    Regionale Ventimiglia - Savona
    +
    It's not chicken feed!
    +

     

    +
    New features in Release 1.5.1

     

    -
    Review At The Railyard
    -

    - In his Series 5, Nicholas Ozorak publishes - - a review of the fictional Full Bucket Line running in Open Rails. -

    - Find more videos with this YouTube search. -

    + Find more videos with this YouTube search.