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From: Neil W. <nei...@gm...> - 2025-07-27 19:51:39
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The OpenRocket team is pleased to announce the final release of version 24.12. *NOTE FOR WINDOWS USERS:* As of this writing, the Windows installer is not yet whitelisted by Microsoft, so you might have to negotiate some extra security warnings before using the program. We will try to get this fixed as soon as we can. *Download*: https://openrocket.info/downloads.html *Full release notes*: https://openrocket.info/release_notes.html *OpenRocket Discord*: https://discord.gg/qD2G5v2FAw *Documentation*: https://openrocket.readthedocs.io/ This is another big release, and we were very happy to welcome contributions from lots of new developers. Also a huge thank you to all the users who have tested the 24.12 beta and RC pre-releases. Here are the release highlights: - *Multi-level wind input*: Configure different wind settings at different altitudes in the simulation configuration dialog. Includes support for loading data from CSV file. - *Component Analysis Parameter Sweep Tool*: Plot and export Component Analysis parameter sweeps in the new Component Analysis Plot/Export tab. For instance, you can plot the rocket CD as a function of Mach number. - *SVG Fin Export*: Export fin shapes directly to SVG for laser cutting or importing into CAD tools. - *Enhanced Simulation tab UI*: This is the beginning of a multi-release effort to make it easier to manage simulations and interpret their results. - *Expanded Platform Support*: We now offer installers for x86_64 and Arm64 on Windows, Mac, and Linux. - *Window Ghosting eliminated on Windows*: this one has been haunting us for years, but we think we finally nailed it. This is only the tip of the iceberg; see the full release notes for more details. Many thanks once again to our developers, testers, users, and financial supporters. Happy simming! |
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From: Neil W. <nei...@gm...> - 2024-12-21 00:38:08
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The OpenRocket team is pleased to release the first public beta for OpenRocket 24.12. Standard caveats for beta releases apply: we have no known outstanding bugs, but once it gets wider usage issues may crop up, which will be fixed for the final release. In the meantime, please give it a spin and report feedback, preferably on our Discord channel, The Rocketry Forum, or file issues in Github. *Download link (scroll to the bottom)*: https://github.com/openrocket/openrocket/releases/tag/release-24.12.beta.01 Note that we now offer x86_64 and Arm64 versions for Windows, Mac, and Linux. *IMPORTANT NOTE FOR MAC USERS*: the initial beta release is not notarized, which means you must whitelist the app in System Settings before you can run it. If you are not comfortable doing this, then just wait until a notarized version is available, hopefully soon. Without further ado, here are the release notes. *OpenRocket 24.12.beta.01 (2024-12-20)* <https://github.com/openrocket/openrocket/blob/unstable/ReleaseNotes.md#openrocket-2412beta01-2024-12-xx> Notable features and fixes in *bold*. RELEASE HIGHLIGHTS <https://github.com/openrocket/openrocket/blob/unstable/ReleaseNotes.md#release-highlights> - Enhanced Simulation tab UI: This is the beginning of a multi-release effort to make it easier to manage simulations and interpret their results. Please let us know what you think so far. - Multi-level wind input: Configure different wind settings at different altitudes (in the simulation configuration dialog). - New Component Analysis Parameter Sweep Tool: Plot and export Component Analysis parameter sweeps in the new Component Analysis Plot/Export tab. For instance, you can plot the rocket CD as a function of Mach number. - SVG Fin Export: Export fin shapes directly to SVG for laser cutting or importing into CAD tools. - Expanded Platform Support: We now offer installers for x86_64 and Arm64 on Windows, Mac, and Linux. - Project documentation moved to Sphinx: See it at https://openrocket.readthedocs.io/. Simulation <https://github.com/openrocket/openrocket/blob/unstable/ReleaseNotes.md#simulation> As mentioned above, a lot of work went into the Simulation tab for this release, and there is a lot more to come. Flight simulation <https://github.com/openrocket/openrocket/blob/unstable/ReleaseNotes.md#flight-simulation> - Overhauled Sim table GUI (fixes #2456) - Multi-level wind input (fixes #922, #2060, #2558) - Sync wind speed, deviation, and turbulence widgets together in sim settings (fixes #2388) - Add South/West units for latitude and longitude of launch site (fixes #2178) - Improved accuracy of thrust calculation - Abort sim when recovery deployment occurs under thrust - Allow sustainer to tumble before apogee; if under thrust, abort sim - Fire outdated sim on stage rename (fixes #2532) - Added "aborted" status mark to simulations - Don't show vertical acceleration as negative before liftoff - Clamp compressibility correction factor to avoid singularity - Allow for configurable maximum simulation time Warnings <https://github.com/openrocket/openrocket/blob/unstable/ReleaseNotes.md#warnings> - Add SIM_ABORT flight event type, instead of throwing exceptions - Don't warn about large angle of attack when we start to tumble - Don't set open airframe warning on booster stages if either they're about to deploy a recovery device or they're unstable (and improve wording) Plotting <https://github.com/openrocket/openrocket/blob/unstable/ReleaseNotes.md#plotting> - Organize axis plot types selector into categories and add search function (fixes #2338) - Add air density as plottable variable (fixes #2462) - Show stage name in sim plot tooltips (fixes #2521) - Keep edit sim dialog open after plotting/exporting (fixes #2531) - Add Flight Warning events to plots Component Analysis <https://github.com/openrocket/openrocket/blob/unstable/ReleaseNotes.md#component-analysis> - Plot and export component analysis parameter sweeps (fixes #2525): See the new Plot/Export tab. - Highlight component selected in Component Analysis in the rocket figure display - Add per-instance Cd column to Component Analysis Dialog (fixes #2019) - Select components for plot/export Import/Export <https://github.com/openrocket/openrocket/blob/unstable/ReleaseNotes.md#importexport> - Export fins to SVG file: See button at bottom of config window - Improve OBJ export using Delaunay triangulation (fixes #2444) - Support booster export and import with Rocksim, other bug fixes (fixes #2437, #2377, #2435) - Correct launch rod length when exporting to RASAero - Correct conical nose cone/transition OBJ exporting (fixes #2609) Materials <https://github.com/openrocket/openrocket/blob/unstable/ReleaseNotes.md#materials> - Add material groups with search: Check this out in any config window. - Add "document materials" that can be reused within a document (i.e. ORK file) - Easier to add custom materials - Set balsa as default fin material Motor Configurations <https://github.com/openrocket/openrocket/blob/unstable/ReleaseNotes.md#motor-configurations> - Separate motor nominal vs. actual diameter (fixes #2569): This allows Loki 76mm motors to pass the 75mm motor filter. - Add "Save as default" option to motor config name (fixes #2537) Multi-stage Rockets <https://github.com/openrocket/openrocket/blob/unstable/ReleaseNotes.md#multi-stage-rockets> - Add stage separation options for deployable payloads and a deployable payload example (fixes #852, #2519): We had many requests for this from various competition participants. - Don't add motor delay time to upper stage motor ignition time (fixes #2450) Preset Library <https://github.com/openrocket/openrocket/blob/unstable/ReleaseNotes.md#preset-library> - Fix parachute length resizing when using preset parachute: Lots of folks reported this one. - Fix transition and nose cone component presets defaulting to a filled shape (fixes #2480 and #2614) - Correct diameter of Spherachutes to match Cd (fixes #2517) - Fix sorting problems in preset library (fixes #2576) User Interface <https://github.com/openrocket/openrocket/blob/unstable/ReleaseNotes.md#user-interface> - Allow components to be hidden from view (fixes #2485): Use the edit menu or contextual menu to show/hide selected components - Constrain angles in freeform fin editor (fixes #427): Hold down shift or control-shift while dragging a point. - Add hex color input field in appearance panel (fixes #2224) - Rotate 2D views by click-dragging (fixes #2093) - Allow 3 digits of precision in "shape" parameter (fixes #2409) - Fix Mass Object radial rotation in 3D view (fixes #2550) - Improve texture select combobox operation - Change LAF engine to FlatLaf for all UI themes Command Line Options <https://github.com/openrocket/openrocket/blob/unstable/ReleaseNotes.md#command-line-options> - Choose user-defined component preset locations (fixes #1081) - Suppress preset and motor loading at startup (fixes #1579) Project <https://github.com/openrocket/openrocket/blob/unstable/ReleaseNotes.md#project> - Move project documentation to Sphinx - Switched build system from Ant to Gradle - Added Arm64 support for Windows and Linux - Adopted Java Platform Module System Misc <https://github.com/openrocket/openrocket/blob/unstable/ReleaseNotes.md#misc> - Re-introduced motor ignition delay optimization to Rocket Optimization (fixes #2345) - Support more and larger page sizes for printing (fixes #2483) - Improve manufacturer search in Component preset library (fixes #2479) - Fix shoulder scaling (fixes #2463) *...and, as always, lots more minor fixes and improvements.* |
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From: Neil W. <nei...@gm...> - 2023-11-16 16:39:35
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Here is the corrected link to the Tutorials: https://openrocket.info/tutorials/. Please check them out and let us know what you think. |
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From: Neil W. <nei...@gm...> - 2023-11-16 15:48:22
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The OpenRocket team is pleased to announce the release of version 23.09. Download: https://openrocket.info/downloads.html?vers=23.09 Full release notes: https://openrocket.info/release_notes.html OpenRocket Discord: https://discord.gg/qD2G5v2FAw We're also introducing a new Tutorials page on the website: https://openrocket.info/tutorials.html. We'd love some feedback on these, along with suggestions for topics. Come talk to us on Discord, or join this new mailing list: https://sourceforge.net/p/openrocket/mailman/openrocket-website/. *One additional note**: If you’re having trouble with 3D views with the new version, try toggling the “Use off-screen rendering” setting in the “Graphics” tab of preferences.* Major new features of the 23.09 release include: - 3D Printing Support: Export any select component(s) to OBJ file (File -> Export as -> Wavefront OBJ or the contextual menu) - RASAero compatibility: Import / Export CDX1 files (File -> Import -> RASAero II and File -> Export as -> RASAero II) - Dark Mode (normal and high-contrast) and custom UI font size support: See "General" tab in Preferences - Export sim results table to CSV: select sims and then File -> Export simulation table as CSV File or use the contextual menu. Major bug fixes: - Fixed tube fin drag (most noticeable when using less than a full set of six tube fins) - Fixed base drag when using Cd override (important when implementing Base Drag CP Correction) - Fixed atmospheric pressure when using ISA conditions - Properly sanitize XML in ORK file (eliminates corrupt ORK files that won't load) And much, much more. Many thanks once again to our developers, testers, and users, and financial supporters. Happy simming! |
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From: Neil W. <nei...@gm...> - 2023-02-08 20:44:34
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After 7 years and 9 months, including a full year of public betas, the OpenRocket team is very excited (and relieved) to announce that the final version of OpenRocket 22.02 is now available for download. This new version includes literally hundreds of new features and enhancements, UI improvements, and bug fixes. Huge thanks go out to the following: - The developers and everyone who contributed code, documentation, language translations, artwork, and anything else that could go into a pull request - The testers who gave incredibly valuable feedback as we proceeded through the public beta period - The financial contributors who made it possible for us to sign our applications - And finally, our thousands of users who have continued to use the app, and have waited patiently (?) for a new release *Download at https://openrocket.info <https://openrocket.info>* *Release notes:* https://openrocket.info/release_notes.html Two quick notes: 1. Mac users running macOS 13 or later must upgrade to 22.02; 15.03 will not run anymore. 2. Windows users may still encounter a warning or two while installing. This should go away sometime soon. Here are the major new features: - Rocket design features - Pods and strap-on boosters - Tail cones - Freeform fins on nose cones and transitions - Highly configurable rail buttons - Massive update to parachute configuration and part library - Dave Cook's extensive component library now built-in - Coefficient of Drag Override for components and assemblies (and more flexible override settings in general) - Lots more detailed geometry warnings which identify the components involved - Appearance updates - Settable opacity per-component - Separate left/right appearance for fins, and inner/outer appearance for tubes - App Infrastructure - Packaged installers for Windows, Linux, and macOS (JAR file still available) - Updated to Java 11 - Native ARM version for Apple Silicon Macs (snappy!) - File association for ORK files: double-click files to open in the app - On Mac, app stays open after last window is closed *…plus myriad smaller things to make day-to-day use more enjoyable.* *Thanks for your continued support!* |
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From: Neil W. <nei...@gm...> - 2022-06-18 11:14:46
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A new (working) Mac installer for Beta 4 is now available. Mac users, have at it. -Neil |
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From: Neil W. <nei...@gm...> - 2022-06-18 01:40:53
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Hi folks, It seems there is a problem with the Mac installer for Beta 4. So Mac users should hold off for now until we can produce a new one that works. Sorry for the inconvenience. - Neil |
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From: Neil W. <nei...@gm...> - 2022-06-17 17:11:52
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The fourth public beta release of OpenRocket 22.02 is now available for download. This is a great release, with some very nice new features and improvements along with the usual collection of bug fixes and tweaks. *Download:* https://openrocket.info/downloads.html?vers=22.02.beta.04 *Full Release notes:* https://openrocket.info/release_notes.html *Ongoing discussion and support:* https://www.rocketryforum.com/threads/announcement-openrocket-version-22-02-public-beta-is-underway-download-it-now.171295/ Here are the notes for beta 4: *Please note:* For this beta, the packaged installers are now back to using Java 11, due to multiple bug reports related to Java 17. However, the JAR file will still allow Java 11 *or* 17, so if you want to keep experimenting with Java 17 then feel free. *New Features* - *File association now works on all platforms* (fixes #1135) - *Contextual menus now available via right-click throughout the program* - *Edit multiple selected items at once (great for appearance editing!)* - Show/hide CG/CP markings in rocket display - Support for custom decimal places and exponential notation in simulation exports (fixes #1307 and #1354) - Simulation warning when no recovery device is enabled (fixes #1436) - Remember previously selected tab when opening component edit dialog (fixes #974) - On Mac, app remains open when last window is closed (normal Mac behavior) *Notable Bug Fixes* - *Tube fins are fixed!* Both CP and drag calculations should be good now. So good that we are no longer calling tube fin support "experimental". Feedback please! (fixes #1258) - Guarantee fit in rocket view (fixes #1231 and #1351) - Corrected mass display in some situations (fixes #1409) - Show combined mass of multi-selected components when hovering (fixes #1411) - Fix greyed-out buttons on Mac (fixes #1099) - Improve scalability of Motors and Configurations tab (fixes #1285) *Other* - Many component edit dialogs reorganized for consistency and clarity - Loads more tweaks to parachute and streamer config dialog - Modified file size estimation in Save dialog. Feedback please! - Improved layout of rocket view ribbon - Improved icons for zoom buttons, and launch lugs and tube fins - Added sliders to Pod Set config - Preset dialog now sorted by manufacturer by default - Updated guided tours - Improved Russian translation |
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From: Neil W. <nei...@gm...> - 2022-05-19 01:27:45
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The third public beta release of OpenRocket 22.02 is now available for download. This release includes a number of bug fixes and improvements. *Download links and instructions are now exclusively available on OpenRocket.info:* https://openrocket.info/downloads.html?vers=22.02.beta.03 *Full Release notes:* https://openrocket.info/release_notes.html *Ongoing discussion and support:* https://www.rocketryforum.com/threads/announcement-openrocket-version-22-02-public-beta-is-underway-download-it-now.171295/ Here are the notes for beta 3: *New Features* - Big improvements to parachutes: - Added manufacturers: Front Range, Fruity Chutes, Rocketman, b2 Rocketry, Spherachutes - Added additional fields to preset DB (e.g. spill holes) - Automatic packed size calculation (for select chute manufacturers only) - Parachute mass is automatically overridden with manufacturer data (when available) - Parachute component name is automatically populated with preset description *Notable bug Fixes* - *Tube fin drag simulation has been extensively rewritten*. This should fix flight simulations of tube fin models. Please test your sims and let us know how it works for you (fixes issue 1207). *Note that CP calculations for tube fins are still not fixed.* - Improved ground hit velocity estimation (partially fixes issue 1349) - Rail buttons now included in Fin Marking Guide (fixes issue 1259) - Tube fin sets now included in Fin Marking Guide (fixes issue... ah, there wasn't one) - Override mass now divides when fin set is split (fixes issue 1292) - Fixes exception when splitting fin sets (fixes issue 1302) - Hovering over pod set reports total mass of pod set (fixes issue 1291) - Fixes exception when putting fins on transitions (fixes issue 1247) - Opacity slider now stays in sync with alpha changes in color selector (fixes issue 1326) *Other* - Major cleanup of File menu. Let us know how you like it. - Improved time step selection for descent - Java 17 is now included in the packaged installers and supported by the JAR file. Thanks for your continued support, and keep those problem reports coming to TRF or straight to https://github.com/openrocket/openrocket/issues! |
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From: Neil W. <nei...@gm...> - 2022-03-26 18:05:27
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The second public beta release of OpenRocket 22.02 is now available for download. This release includes a number of bug fixes and improvements. *Download links and instructions are now exclusively available on OpenRocket.info:* https://openrocket.info/downloads.html?vers=22.02.beta.02 *Full Release notes:* https://openrocket.info/release_notes.html *Ongoing discussion and support:* https://www.rocketryforum.com/threads/announcement-openrocket-version-22-02-public-beta-is-underway-download-it-now.171295/ Here are the notes for beta 2: *Please note:* Tube Fin simulation is currently broken, and will be fixed in a future beta *New Features* - Check Java version at startup (requires Java 11) - Opacity slider on appearance panel - Export sim plots as PNG images *Notable Bug Fixes* - Rocksim Import/Export - Corrected position offsets when importing and exporting (fixes issue 1164) - Corrected fin shape when importing (fixes issue 1220) - Side boosters - Added stage selector for side boosters (fixes issue 1208) - Fixed simulation bug with side boosters (fixes issue 1210) - Eliminated warning when loading designs with boosters (fixes issue 1196) - Fixed Simulation Plot range with boosters (fixes issue 1228) - More reliable creation of simulation when creating a new configuration (fixes issue 1163) - No longer need to click on motor config to get flight data (fixes issue 1175) - Motor database search more robust, especially for CTI (fixes issue 1174) - More accurate and reliable simulation of fins on transitions (fixes issues 1173 and 1243) - plus other miscellaneous fixes *Other* - Set default color for all components to #BBBBBB, with Shine=30 (closes issue 1192) - Update Mac installer style to more standard "drag app to Applications folder" Thanks for your continued support, and keep those problem reports coming to TRF or straight to https://github.com/openrocket/openrocket/issues! |
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From: Neil W. <nei...@gm...> - 2022-02-25 22:35:19
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The OpenRocket team is very excited to announce that the new version of OpenRocket is at long last available for everyone to try. For now this is a public beta, which means that there are known issues still to be worked out before the final release. Nonetheless, the current version is stable and usable enough for most folks to start using it full-time. *Downloading links and detailed installation instructions are on the wiki:* https://wiki.openrocket.info/Downloading_%26_Installing *Release notes:* https://openrocket.info/release_notes.html Here are the major new features: - Pods! - Drop-off boosters! - Rail buttons! - Attach freeform fins to nose cones and transitions! - Coefficient of Drag override! - Dave Cook’s fantastic rocket component library now included! *…plus endless smaller things to make day-to-day use more enjoyable.* The beta is being released in both packaged form and as a plain JAR file (for use with Java 11 only), at the link provided above. *We strongly recommend the packaged installers for most folks*. Updated builds will be made available periodically during the beta period. OpenRocket can check for updates either automatically at startup, or manually. The settings for this feature are found at: *Edit > Preferences > General*. This update has taken a long effort from a lot of people. Please give it a try, and let us know what you think. We hope to get back on a more regular release schedule (!) going forward. Thanks for your continued support! *Known Issues at the Time of Release* This list will be updated on a sticky thread over at The Rocketry Forum: https://www.rocketryforum.com/threads/announcement-openrocket-version-22-02-public-beta-is-underway-download-it-now.171295/ . Bugs and feature requests are officially tracked on Github ( https://github.com/openrocket/openrocket/issues). If you encounter a problem, please check this list first before filing a new issue. If you would prefer to just report and/or discuss it in this thread, that’s fine too. Also be sure you’re running the latest version before reporting. See referenced issue numbers in *Github* for more details on each item below. 1. *Backward compatibility*: *During the beta period*, any design saved from the beta app should open correctly in 15.03, provided none of the new rocket design features are used. There will be some warnings upon opening the file. 2. *Java compatibility: *This release of OpenRocket is guaranteed to work correctly with Java 11, and that is what the packaged versions come with (please use the packaged versions!). Older or newer Java versions are not guaranteed to work correctly. (issue 1022) 3. *Packaged Installers*: - File association with .ORK files is not yet working properly (issue 1135) - Desktop shortcut creation on Windows doesn’t seem to be working 4. *3D Views:* - Click-selection of components in 3D views does not work properly, and causes some strange visual behavior (issues 966, 939, 1054) - 3D views black out during window resizing (issue 1080) - 3D views may not show properly on external monitors (issue 864) 5. *Centering Rings:* Centering ring configuration does not recognize offset or clustered inner tubes (issues 870, 137) 6. *Exports and Printing:* - Decal export will only export the first decal found (issue 823) - Report may not include all transitions (357) 7. *Fins:* - Fin roots displayed in unexpected ways on transitions (issue 1021) - Fin tabs on transitions may not display correctly 8. *Mouse:* Double-clicks may not work correctly on Macs using mouse (issue 908) 9. *Photo Studio* - Smoke effect may not function properly (issue 874) - Turning flame effect on and off can have strange effects on decal display (issue 1122) 10. *Simulation* - Asymmetric thrust is not simulated correctly (issue 1062) - Plot of side force coefficient is constant at zero (issue 1060) 11. *User Interface* - Selection buttons may be hard to read (issues 988, 1099) |
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From: Kevin R. <kr...@su...> - 2015-03-26 22:01:26
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Hello greater OpenRocket community. Today I pushed OpenRocket 15.03 to the servers and you will undoubtedly start downloading and using it. There are a number of improvements to the software contributed by 5 developers. This is the largest number of developers contributing to a single release since I've taken over that responsibility. Thank you each and every one. The biggest changes are: Support for scripting in simulation extensions Experimental support for tube fins Custom default mach number Improved preferences UI Fin fillet masses (no aero effects though) Custom icons for different mass types (altimeter, hardware, etc) Mass in the tool tip on the component tree. And numerous little bugs and annoyances fixed Kevin |
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From: Kevin R. <kr...@su...> - 2014-06-27 01:36:26
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Hi everyone. Because of the recent problem with thrustcurve.org api changes, I decided to push out a build of the OpenRocket Android apk today. The version number is 13.11 because its based on the OpenRocket desktop 13.11 code - not on the latest & greatest. If you recall, 13.11 introduced the flight configurations which royally messed up the utility of the android application for field use (basically simulations wouldn't take into account deployment & staging overrides). This release of OpenRocket Android will correctly simulate these - however you cannot change them on the field. Kevin |
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From: Kevin R. <kr...@su...> - 2014-06-26 13:59:19
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Hi all, A number of users had been reporting an annoying but benign bug I introduced in 14.05. Since this bug is reported about 4 times a day, I decided to make a little release mostly to fix this and alleviate the noise in my inbox. There are a couple of minor new features in this release as well: Texture for Klima motors. Updated Thrustcurves (pulled yesterday from thrustcurve.org) Added Knots to windspeed and velocity units for all you aviators out there. (Thanks for the contribution Robin.) Kevin |
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From: Kevin R. <kr...@su...> - 2014-05-21 01:36:22
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Hi everyone, OpenRocket 14.05 has been released. It has some bug fixes, a couple of new features and updated thrust curves. The new features are: - computation of optimum delay during simulations - cg and mass override indicators in the component tree - Klima motor thrust curves Enjoy Kevin |
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From: Kevin R. <kr...@su...> - 2014-03-21 11:48:04
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In celebration of the beginning of the Northern Hemisphere flying season and the end of the Southern Hemisphere flying season, I've just pushed out release 14.03 of OpenRocket. There's one new feature - a photo realistic 3d image creator. It's available under the Tools menu. The Spanish language translations now have correct non-ascii characters. A few annoying bugs were squashed in the motor chooser dialog and the flight configuration tables. A couple of warnings were added to the simulation system to highlight possible instabilities. Kevin |
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From: Kevin R. <kr...@su...> - 2014-01-01 22:26:33
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Hi everyone. I released 13.11.2 today. Though it was actually released on 1/1/2014, since it contains mostly bug fixes, I thought it more appropriate to call it a point release of 13.11. It has: Updated French, Spanish, and Chinese translations. Fixes to numerous exceptions in the configuration tab and motor chooser dialog. Usability improvements in the configuration tab (which was renamed to Motors & Configuration). Some layout fixes. Kevin |
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From: Kevin R. <kr...@su...> - 2013-11-15 05:43:06
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Hi everyone, I just pushed Release 13.11.1 of OpenRocket out. It has a few bug fixes: 1) I failed to get the updated 3d libs in 13.11. Don't really know what happened but they are there now 2) Restored the Tube Coupler configuration window. 3) Various exceptions in the new Flight Configuration tab 4) Have the Motor Filter remember previous settings used during the rocket's session. Kevin |
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From: Kevin R. <kr...@su...> - 2013-11-08 20:31:08
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I recently posted OpenRocket 13.11. It is available for download from openrocket.sourceforge.net and through the automatic update process in the application. This release has a few new features, a few bug fixes, and a few new bugs. 1) Flight configurations have been streamlined. Instead of using a dialog, it is now a tab on the the main frame. 2) Motor filtering has been enhanced 3) Sorting in the Simulation table is now supported. 4) Chinese translations have been added. 5) 3d libraries have been updated and reportedly helps on some platforms 6) Fix to critical bug introduced by Java 1.7.0_45-b18 which effected drag&drop in the rocket component tree. Kevin |
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From: Sampo N. <sam...@ik...> - 2013-10-07 21:09:53
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Hi, As some may have already noticed, OpenRocket version 13.09.1 has been released. This is a bug-fix release, which contains a number of fixes, updated 3D libraries and a few updated thrust curves. You can download if from the usual location: http://openrocket.sourceforge.net/ This is also the first release which has been completely done by the development team without my involvement. I haven't had as much time lately for OpenRocket development as I would have liked, and have agreed that Kevin Ruland will take over maintainership for most parts. He will be doing most of the releases from now onwards. I'm still following the development, and - time permitting - contributing code and ideas. Cheers, Sampo N. |
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From: Sampo N. <sam...@ik...> - 2013-09-08 20:03:33
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Hi, OpenRocket version 13.09 has been released. Most of the work in this release has been behind-the-scenes. Visible updates include numerous bug fixes, updated 3D JOGL libraries, and separated simulation edit and plot dialogs. You can download the latest version from http://openrocket.sourceforge.net/ A big thanks to the team for their work! Cheers, Sampo N. |
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From: Sampo N. <sam...@ik...> - 2013-05-04 19:05:20
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Hi, After a rather long delay, OpenRocket 13.05 has been released. There are a lot of new features, thanks to numerous contributors. The most important new features include: - Realistic 3D rendering with decal support - Flight configurations replacing motor configurations - Lower stage descent simulation - Boosted dart support - New translations to Portuguese and Japanese Read more about the new features at http://www.rocketryforum.com/showthread.php?53619-OpenRocket-13-05-released In order to support decals, the file format was changes to being ZIP-based. This means that OpenRocket versions older than 12.03 will not be able to read files written by OpenRocket 13.05 and later. Nobody should be using that old versions anyway, so this shouldn't be much a problem. :) The new versions will read old files without problems. The software is available as usual at http://openrocket.sourceforge.net/ Cheers, Sampo N. |
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From: Sampo N. <sam...@ik...> - 2012-09-28 21:54:11
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Hi, Just out of the oven is the OpenRocket 12.09.1 bug-fix release. Numerous bugs introduced in 12.09 have been fixed. The only new feature is the possiblity to automatically open the latest design file on startup (in Edit -> Preferences -> Options). Regular place: http://openrocket.sourceforge.net/ Cheers, Sampo N. |
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From: Sampo N. <sam...@ik...> - 2012-09-23 19:33:16
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Hi, OpenRocket version 12.09 for Android has been released. The main new feature is the possibility to edit the simulation parameters and then run the simulations. These new features are thanks to the work by Kevin Ruland. The new version can be fetched from the normal place at http://openrocket.sourceforge.net/download.html Cheers, Sampo N. |
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From: Sampo N. <sam...@ik...> - 2012-09-16 18:29:37
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Hi, After way too long time, the next version of OpenRocket (12.09) is finally released. This contains a huge number of improvements from a large range of contributors. The biggest improvements is initial 3D support (thanks to Bill Kuker) and component presets (thanks to Kevin Ruland and Doug Pedrick). Other new features include: - Custom expressions in simulations - Printing for centering ring and clustered centering ring components - Support simple arithmetic in dimension entry - Support deploying recovery device at stage separation - Support for fractional inches (1/64) for unit length - Added preference for windspeed units separately - Added "most recently used files" in File Menu - Improved printed accuracy in fin marking guide - Calibration rulers added to printed templates - Translations in Czech and Polish, numerous updates A corresponding release for Android will follow shortly. Cheers, Sampo N. |
