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v1.2-beta1: DCS briefing tab, improved non-VR compatibility

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v1.2-beta1
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Before installing: this might not be the latest release - you can always get the latest release here

Start by downloading OpenKneeboard-v1.2-beta1.msix, then read the README; there is additional documentation available.

This release:

  • adds a DCS mission briefing tab
    • for reference, this includes the bullseye magnetic variation
      and coordinates in various formats
    • if the current aircraft is an A-10C, this includes CDU LASTE wind
      correction data
  • improves non-VR compatibility, particularly with Falcon BMS
  • adds a max-width setting
  • added missing horizontal line to radio log when mission is restarted
  • plugging in/unplugging game controllers while OpenKneeboard is running
    is now fully supported
  • the plain text tab now updates when the file is modified
  • in Oculus and OpenXR, the active kneeboard is now shown on top of the
    inactive kneeboard if they are on the same plane
  • fix UI for binding button combinations
  • fixed crash if all tabs are removed
  • renamed 'RemoteControls' zip to 'Utilities'
  • OpenKneeboard-Launch-WindowsApp.exe is now included in the MSIX, and
    installed to %PROGRAMDATA%\OpenKneeboard on first run
  • added 'check for updates' to help page
  • added third-party acknowledgements and license info to help page
  • internal efficiency improvements (fewer threads)
  • fixed several crashes-on-exit

The briefing tab may not work with all missions; if you find any
problems or incompatibilities, please open a GitHub issue, and include:

  • the .miz file if possible
  • which aircraft and side you are playing for
  • which game mode you are playing
  • any generators you are using - liberation, pydcs, rotorops etc