v1.2-beta1: DCS briefing tab, improved non-VR compatibility
Pre-release
Pre-release
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
- for reference, this includes the bullseye magnetic variation
- 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