Release 5.7.12
Updates since 5.6.1:
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A significant update to the ground contact model, so contact is checked all around the vessel, rather than just checking the under-keel depth. This will be the first step towards full modelling of behaviour around docking, and a simple contact model has been included. Land objects can now also be used to simulate docks.
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Non-follow up steering controls have been added, as well as simulated operation (or failure) of two redundant rudder pumps.
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Additional details modelled with 3d models (such as harbour or marina details) can now appear on the radar.
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Multiple colour schemes (e.g. night and day) for the radar display.
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The process for loading world models has been significantly modified internally, which means that:
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3dem binary terrain models can be used.
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The requirements for exact heightmap sizes have been relaxed.
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RGB encoded heightmaps now supported (as well as greyscale)
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Many smaller improvements, including new startup options.