LotAtc 4 DCS - 1.0.0

[Looney]

DArt, we're seeing the QFE calculation in LotAtc is off by quite a number.

 

LotAtc shows QFE 721mmHg whereas the Mi-8 altimeter was on 730mmHg. Same goes for the Mirage in mBar and A10 in inHg.

Even with the field elevation of Tblisi being 1521ft as opposed to my 1540ft, QFE was still off.

[aemvee]

Bug: CTD when BRAA hook is between two units and other unit is destroyed.

[DArt]

DArt, we're seeing the QFE calculation in LotAtc is off by quite a number.

 

LotAtc shows QFE 721mmHg whereas the Mi-8 altimeter was on 730mmHg. Same goes for the Mirage in mBar and A10 in inHg.

Even with the field elevation of Tblisi being 1521ft as opposed to my 1540ft, QFE was still off.

 

Are you in dynamic weather, or standard ?

 

Bug: CTD when BRAA hook is between two units and other unit is destroyed.

 

Thanks!

 

 

Any ghost problem this time?

[aemvee]

Any ghost problem this time?

 

Not that I have noticed, multiple players on same slot that has been destroyed seems to display correct name on lotatc.

[Looney]

Standard weather DArt, no change in QNH in the mission.

 

We'll run some more tests and I'll make screenshots.

[DArt]

ok, I will check on my side too, I have checked when coding, and my values was correct, I have certainly miss something in my computation :)

[aemvee]

http://wiki.hoggit.us/view/DCS_func_getTemperatureAndPressure

 

Can you use this for that?

[Skitter]

Uninstall LotAtc client, then manually clean C:\Programs\LotAtc 4 DCS Client\ and reinstall, if always not working just tell me.

 

Hi DArt , I have tried reinstalling (after a clean uninstall) and it's exactly the same. The uninstall actually removed the LotATC directory for me.

DArt, if it helps....when I run the LotATC.exe it looks like my whole computer slows down. I don't even need to connect.

Edited April 29, 2017 by Skitter

[Skitter]

By the way, if I can add something to the wishlist :-)

 

- I only have little experience in managing A-A via LotATC and we only recently have a Mirage squadron in the wing but I think it's quite important to have interception course between friendly fighters and contacts. I wonder if this could be added, for example, next to the BRAA information.

 

- I've read that AWACS have some radar identification capabilities. I don't know if it's based on the radar echo (then maybe aspect dependable as well?) or it identifies the radar of the contact similarly to RWR ? Also IFF feature would be nice too.

 

Cheers!

[DArt]

Hi DArt , I have tried reinstalling (after a clean uninstall) and it's exactly the same. The uninstall actually removed the LotATC directory for me.

DArt, if it helps....when I run the LotATC.exe it looks like my whole computer slows down. I don't even need to connect.

 

You are not the first guy with this problem, by the way, I have currently no idea of the reason for that problem (I prefer to be honest...). (certainly related to a specific hardware).

 

If you have time, go here: https://www.lotatc.com/projects/lotatc/news starting from 1.0.0-rc5 dowload LotAtc client (no need server, only client) and try to see if you can tell me which version is working or not... As the problem seems to appears on launch, no need to have a server working...

 

By the way, if I can add something to the wishlist :-)

 

- I only have little experience in managing A-A via LotATC and we only recently have a Mirage squadron in the wing but I think it's quite important to have interception course between friendly fighters and contacts. I wonder if this could be added, for example, next to the BRAA information.

 

Yes I can add it. -> todo list

 

- I've read that AWACS have some radar identification capabilities. I don't know if it's based on the radar echo (then maybe aspect dependable as well?) or it identifies the radar of the contact similarly to RWR ? Also IFF feature would be nice too.

Cheers!

 

IFF is on the way using UniversRadio (test in progress).

For AWACS, I get contradiction information on this, at this moment, I have decided that it is not possible in >realistic mode. At this moment, this step can be enabled for all radars or none, I have to change some code to be able to decide to activate this option following each radar capability, it is necessary to have something more realistic.

[WRAITH]

You are not the first guy with this problem, by the way, I have currently no idea of the reason for that problem (I prefer to be honest...). (certainly related to a specific hardware).

 

If you have time, go here: https://www.lotatc.com/projects/lotatc/news starting from 1.0.0-rc5 dowload LotAtc client (no need server, only client) and try to see if you can tell me which version is working or not... As the problem seems to appears on launch, no need to have a server working...

 

 

 

Yes I can add it. -> todo list

 

 

 

IFF is on the way using UniversRadio (test in progress).

For AWACS, I get contradiction information on this, at this moment, I have decided that it is not possible in >realistic mode. At this moment, this step can be enabled for all radars or none, I have to change some code to be able to decide to activate this option following each radar capability, it is necessary to have something more realistic.

 

Without doing any digging on the history using Forum search on this topic here, as a developer has this ever been proposed to the ED team for integration or review or have they got their own plans for something similar down the track.

 

I remember a while back reading about all this but being a mod app didn't go further and now more interested to see how if any support interest from ED team to take it further?

[DArt]

UniversRadio is developed by Tacno, we are together in same French team the 3rd-wing ( http://www.3rd-wing.net ) so we try to be aligned (even if on LotAtc I am late on this point).

 

I cannot speak for ED, but as far I know, no plan for IFF due to FC3 planes compatibility. By the way, I hope it happens one day, I had contacted with others 3rd-party developers and they are also would like to add real IFF management in their planes...

 

For sure, it will add a great level of realism in DCS....

 

So, I work with Tacno to add it in LotAtc using UniversRadio currently, if ED add IFF one day, I will support it of course :) My code will be generic on that part and I keep that possibility in mind ;)

[Skitter]

Hi again DArt,

 

Hope you don't mind me talking about some more features that would be good to have in the LotATC.

 

- Altitude alerts: For every flight to assign altitude restrictions. Well, if it would be possible to add location restrictions then I am in heaven.... This is obvious, we have many flights on both training and combat missions. Checkin if they are violating their restrictions all the time it's just not possible. And I have a strong suspicion the real radar operators have something like this on their equipment.

 

- It would be great if you could toggle show/hide a drawing. But not all of them at once. If you could group them and toggle their visibility. that would be handy. Also I think to set transparency on the filling of a drawing would be good - but that's cosmetics.

 

- Third, if you could mix the two above and give restrictions for an area marked by a drawing....wow!!!

 

- Proximity alert - if flights are too close. Set minimal separation criteria.

 

Well, I am sure you have enough on your plate already, but, if you find yourself looking for inspiration... :-)

 

Cheers

Edited May 12, 2017 by Skitter

[DArt]

Thx Skitter,

 

Always open to suggestion... and your are right, tons of good idea on LotAtc to bring into this sotware, time is the problem ^^

 

By the way, your ideas are good, like them ;)

[Skitter]

Right...I tested with LotAtc4DCS 1.0.0-rc5 - 64 bits - Same problem. People count for me on team speak and I can hear: 1.......5...7,8

Tested with LotAtc4DCS 1.0.0-rc4 - 64 bits - same problem.

Any lower versions are not Windows 10 compatible and I have Windows 10.

Unless it's the Windows 10 compatibility broken it ?

[DArt]

Right...I tested with LotAtc4DCS 1.0.0-rc5 - 64 bits - Same problem. People count for me on team speak and I can hear: 1.......5...7,8

Tested with LotAtc4DCS 1.0.0-rc4 - 64 bits - same problem.

Any lower versions are not Windows 10 compatible and I have Windows 10.

Unless it's the Windows 10 compatibility broken it ?

 

Arfff, thanks for the full tests, it is certainly related to Win10, but for lot of users it works well and for some not... I search the reason for a while, but I have not found what is the reason of that... Be sure, I do my best to find and solve this...

[DArt]

Which CPU do you have?

[Skitter]

Hi, sorry, I was away for a while and missed your question. I have: Intel Core I7-2600K 3400MHz 8MB Cache LGA1155

[Skitter]

Hi DArt, I might have fixed the LotATC problem.

But, please note I only tested it so far on a local connection between my laptop and my PC. Still it should be a valid test.

 

What I did, I opened the properties of the lotatc.exe and in Advanced I de-selected :

- Folder is ready for archiving

- Allow files in this folder to have content indexed......

I deselected both options, run the program as administrator and it seems to be working fine

 

I will test with another client as soon as I get a chance to confirm it's defo working. Cheers

[Skitter]

Nah, it's still broken. But it's weird it works fine on my local network ?

[DArt]

Nah, it's still broken. But it's weird it works fine on my local network ?

 

 

Have you check the firewall/NAT on TCP port 10310, it must be opened even for client ?

[MasterZelgadis]

Have tested LotATC 1...what is ist..2? The unstable version..

So far it seems to me, that is is primarily a good tool for GCI rather than ATC, despite the name..

Is it planned to implement Nav fixes? As an ATC I seem to have pretty few points I can reference to. For Example I can't advise an "turn left heading 210 direct kutme" or something like that..

Or did I miss something?

Oh, tested in NTTR by the way

 

Otherwise: Great software, really fun to use

[Looney]

You can use drawings and text in LOTATC to add nav points with text to the radar screen, allowing you to direct planes at your leisure.

[Jeepyb]

Nah, it's still broken. But it's weird it works fine on my local network ?

 

 

Hey Dart, Bunz here.

 

 

I really think the problem has something to do with wifi/network/network card. Have you explored that side of things at all ? Remember the screenshots I sent you with my network speed dropping to 0 exactly during those steady intervals when the sound would cut out ?

 

 

Like I told you, everything is working fine on my new computer, and I have been trying to make LotATC work on 2 other PCs without never being able to. Maybe we could look at the network hardware on my machine.

[MasterZelgadis]

You can use drawings and text in LOTATC to add nav points with text to the radar screen, allowing you to direct planes at your leisure.

 

Can I provide LotATC with a drawn map as an "overlay" or do I have to set every nav point manually every time I start the client and connect to the server?

First would be great, is there a documentation about that?