Tacview 1.2 is out!

[33rd_Havoc]

okay that maybe the problem, i had the beta installed before and only updated it to 1.2.7 and the " Saved Games\DCS\Scripts\export.lua" folder/file does not exist. Anyone knows a fix for that problem without a reinstall?

[HiJack]

You just copy it manually and create the folder

[9.JG27 DavidRed]

hm, it does state, that using tacview you also see positions of flaps and so on???when using it, i only see heading airspeed and such, but no position of flaps...anyone knows why?i use it for the p51

edit:for now i use the free version...is that the reason i dont see settings such like flaps?

Edited February 10, 2014 by 9./JG27 DavidRed

[Madgunner]

Hi everyone, im beginning with tacview 1.2.4 and i see it very usefull. But i have a question about it, is possible to export the flight log as a file for manage it, maybe in pdf format or xls or something else?

 

Thanks for your attention

[billeinstein]

Any news about the development?

I'm waiting for Strategic View & Real Time Online Analysis.

[howie87]

Yeah, I'm interested to see what the next version brings as well. Vyrtuoz hasn't been on the forum in over a year...

 

Edit: Just found this though. Looks promising.

 

Edited May 10, 2014 by howie87

[Vyrtuoz]

Tacview 1.2.5 is on its way!

 

Hi everyone!

 

Sorry for the radio silence… I had familial problems to take care of during the past year. Now it looks like the end of the tunnel. I never abandoned you or Tacview and want to make it even better than it is! So here some answers to your questions:

 

Often, when a new version of DCS is released some LUA export features are modified without notice and it takes me a bit of time to improve my export script so Tacview can work as perfectly as before. However, new releases of DCS rarely break the Tacview export script. I’ve tested Tacview with the USA enabled under all versions of Windows and 99% of export problems are because in multiplayer the host disables export capabilities.

 

Please, remember that when you are playing online, the host often disables the export capabilities to prevent cheating. This is why Tacview is not able to get any data. As a workaround, you may replay the track file of you online flight later and Tacview should be able to record all of the data in a nice .acmi file.

 

If you are the host and cheating is not an issue on your server, please follow the instructions provided here: http://lomac.strasoftware.com/tacview-dcs.php to authorize data export.

About the FPS drops: A long time ago, I’ve done some tests with Flaming Cliffs and the first versions of DCS. The impact on performance was negligible. However, one can imagine that with the latest versions of DCS, playing huge missions with a lot of details can indeed generate a big load for the export script (LUA is far to be as fast as a native C++ code…). I’ve done some optimizations over the time. I will continue to do so in coming releases. Meanwhile, if the FPS loss is too much of an issue for you, you can still record a track file with Tacview export disabled while playing. Then after your flight, re-enable Tacview and playback the track file to record your data in a nice ACMI file.

 

I’ve noticed that some of the advanced telemetry does not work perfectly with some aircraft like the P-51D. I’m currently working on it. This is not obvious for me because there is no documentation and I have to understand where to find the information by exploring DCS files and testing a lot of possibilities…

 

The strategic view feature is planned for Tacview 1.3. I’ve taken the technological decisions and I’m working on some prototypes right know.

 

The real time flight recording is planned for Tacview 1.4. It requires a huge rework of the export script and the way Tacview is managing data.

 

Right now, I’m working on Tacview 1.2.5 to fix the export script installation and features. I will release more intermediate releases like this one to fulfill minor but useful requests from the community without making you wait for Tacview 1.3…

 

By the way, I’m also working on a new dedicated website for Tacview. Something more modern and clear to answers your need and questions faster.

 

As always your feedback is much appreciated! The best way to improve Tacview is to let me know about your personal experiences. What you wish to see added or improved. And if you see something strange in a playback, do not hesitate to share me your original .acmi.txt file (the text format is important because it is the original produced by my export script) and I will do my best to help you.

 

Vyrtuoz

[Azrayen]

Nice to see you back :)

[VTJS17_Fire]

Nice to see you and welcome back! :thumbup:

 

By the way: I've the latest version of DCS installed and recorded a training flight 2 days ago. I'd bought the Home edition of Tacview, installed is the latest version.

 

I have the "Radar Lock" feature enabled, but can only see my own radar lock, not the radar lock of the other players. I was the host, the other two players were clients.

 

Is there an issue with the latest version of DCS or did I something wrong? For a better view, I attached the record. any ideas?

 

 

regards,

Fire

radarlock_onlyrecorder.zip

[Gaanalma]

Welcome back!

[Rongor]

btw is there any way to regain my key? Would like to have it resent to my email account that I issued when buying. I unfortunately deleted all my inbox when setting up my new hardware, so my key is missing.

[Vyrtuoz]

@VJS161_Fire

 

Unfortunately the radar locks are available only for the local aircraft in DCS. A long time ago, I asked the developers to make this information available for all the battlefield units, but apparently this hasn't been done yet…

 

@Rongor

 

Of course you can regain your key! Just send me a private message and give me your name and the email address you used to buy Tacview.

[Vyrtuoz]

Absolutely: You can export the flight log in XML with any version of Tacview.

 

You can export any telemetry data in CSV with Tacview Professional.

 

 

Hi everyone, im beginning with tacview 1.2.4 and i see it very usefull. But i have a question about it, is possible to export the flight log as a file for manage it, maybe in pdf format or xls or something else?

 

Thanks for your attention

[Vyrtuoz]

Tacview 1.2.5 is available!

 

Here it is!

 

Tacview 1.2.5 for DCS World 1.2.8/Steam is now available

 

http://www.strasoftware.com/download/tacview

 

Release note:

 

• ADDED Advanced telemetry data for the Mi-8M, TF-51D and UH-1H
  
• ADDED Added support for Steam versions of DCS World
  
• ADDED Doubled max trail length to 2 minutes (instead of 60 seconds)
  
• ADDED Australia to DCS countries list
  
• ADDED Local plane data is now exported even when the host has disabled data export during a network game (not tested)
  
• CHANGED Imported latest terrain from DCS World 1.2.7
  
• CHANGED EULA (removed repetitions and obsolete conditions)
  
• FIXED Advanced telemetry data for several aircrafts
  
• FIXED The strange cube attached to the Mi-8MT is now discarded (and so not displayed anymore during playback)
  

 

Sorry again for the delay, I should be able to release more frequent updates this year and work at last on the v1.3!

[CobaltDragon]

wow thx this rlly help to improve my flight !!

[uboats]

cant wait to upgrade it to 1.2.5

 

the demo install is just vaild for 21-day use?

I remember 1.2.4 free version has a life-long validation.

Edited June 2, 2014 by uboats

[Vyrtuoz]

The 21-days are only to demo the advanced features of the home and professional editions. The rest of Tacview is free forever.

 

cant wait to upgrade it to 1.2.5

 

the demo install is just vaild for 21-day use?

I remember 1.2.4 free version has a life-long validation.

[billeinstein]

Great!

[DAZnBLAST]

ED should incorporate this tool into the game itself. ACMI Replay option in the menu would be sweet.

[Rongor]

Thank you!

[howie87]

Thank's for the update Vyrtuoz. I recently purchased the professional version so I'm glad to see that Tacview isn't dead! It's a great piece of software.

[VTJS17_Fire]

Thank you very much for that fast update! :thumbup:

 

 

regards,

Fire

[Vortex225]

Awesome news! Just downloaded. :thumbup:

[HiJack]

Great update :thumbup: And Welcome back Vyrtuoz :)

[Home Fries]

Great update :thumbup: And Welcome back Vyrtuoz :)

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