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SimTools v3 Public Beta

Discussion in 'Tutorials and Tips by the Developer' started by yobuddy, Sep 26, 2022.

  1. p00ky

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    So, I checked the Program files/simtools directory and there are no folders in either simtools3 or the original simtools folders.

    So I checked the simtools folder but there are no folders inside it at all. Not for Simtools 3 or 2.53.

    I went to check Gamevibe & although I had set some figures in there by hand, they all seemed to have disappeared.

    I thought I would try and set min max again but this time by driving around but now simtools 3 crashes as soon as I start a game :D I tried restarting my PC, that didn't work so I completely reinstalled simtools 3.

    Now I could set my min/max for audio & Vibe started working :)

    So yeah, everything works apart from the auto game hooking now & as previously mentioned, there are no folders in the simtools directories of either version.

    & sorry for the late reply, everything is being sent to junk mail now for some reason, everything except from the actaul junk that is.
  2. yobuddy

    yobuddy Well-Known Member Staff Member Moderator SimAxe Beta Tester SimTools Developer Gold Contributor

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    v3 launches the game when you double click the play button, there is no auto game detection in v3 (yet).

    Only the installation files are there, data for the app is in appdata.
    (but don't edit the files by hand, it will only cause errors.)

    Take care!
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    Ah, thanks yobuddy. That clears up the reason for my final woe. The play button certainly starts the games, I'm just used to v2 auto hooking. I guess like all good things I shall have to wait for that feature.

    Keep up the good work.
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    wondering if simtools v3 will have a way to record telemtery and play back for tuning..
    gets tedious to change a setting, play game, observe results , change settings and then repeat..
    if there was a way to play back recorded telemetry, to tune.. that would be so nice

    will try out v3 when i find sometime...have to scrounge for my license!
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    Open the reg app for v2.
    Take care!
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    Hello, impossible to activate my v2 license for v3 god (rich) does not give me your activation he still asks me to pay another $29 again really not nice I have helped a lot of people but nothing in return.
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    SimTools v3 is Public Beta and the purpose of that is to have those willing to find bugs for fixing before release. As has been made clear V3 will be a free upgrade, this is just a bug already flagged. Don't mess with V3 public beta for anything other than helping out with bug testing and development feedback, as it is not production ready nor released.
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    yes I understand but for me to test I need my license v3 otherwise impossible to test on f1 or rally
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    Then if that is your primary motivation please be patient, this along with other bugs will get fixed, and where possible @yobuddy is getting things sorted as quick as possible.

    Instead, please clearly post details about the problem you have found, along with any relevant screenshots of notifications, to help get it resolved as quick as possible.

    For example, have you firsat updated SimTools 2 to 2.5.3, as that includes a licensing fix for those wanting to use that license for v3 Beta : https://www.xsimulator.net/community/marketplace/motion-simulation-software-simtools.63/updates
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    Hi everyone, I'm working with simtools version 3, I noticed some quirks in the Tuning Center. When I put the tuning center in Capture mode for one force and play for a while the data is not recorded. Am I doing something wrong, or is there a bug?
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    Need the v3 plugins for RBR, thanks~
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    Ok I install version 2.5.3 thank you.
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    Here I am too to better test the new SimTools in beta. First of all I proceeded to update SimTools 2 to 2.5.3, as it includes a license fix for those who wish to use the same for the v3 Beta too ...
    I only have a doubt: after having downloaded and installed the update, in fact, if launch SimTools, the word SimTools 2.5.2 (instead of 2.5.3) appears, is this normal this?

    Furthermore, in the "old" SimTools in the Axis Assignments screen were indicated DOF 1, DOF 2, DOF 3 and so on ... while in the screens of the new SimTools 3 I do not find these items but only columns named as Axis1a, Axis2a, Axis3a and so on (which actually can also be renamed), so these are the ones I could change their name to by indicating DOF 1, DOF 2, DOF 3 etc. again...?
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    The update will be out today that should fix your issue.

    Rich said you can wait for the next beta update, OR update your license to pro if you need it right now.
    (Obviously we thought you would give us 24 hours.)

    Rich gave you 7 free activation's on your license.
    And we are trying to give you SimTools v3 for free.
    I'm having tacos later if you want one? :D

    It's just Beta burps buddy, please hold on as we work thru them.
    Take care,
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    v2 had axis going left to right and v3 puts the axis into columns is all.
    Same concept, better layout is all.
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    Hi Everyone!
    I just pushed an update to v3 Beta.
    Be aware that the next time you open v3 Beta, you will need to let it Auto Update and then go-to Registration and Click Activate.
    Take care,
    yobuddy
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    Hi Buddy,
    May I ask what you mean by Capture mode for one force?
    I can check for a bug if i can see your settings.
    Take care!
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    Started it up this morning & it asked to update, did the reg thing and all looked good but now I dont get any motion at all. If I test Vibe I get the pulses coming through the buttkicker but yeah no motion. I tried a restart and that didn't help.

    I ended up Uninstalling but keeping my old settings, then reinstalling, restarted my PC and all seems to be fine again.

    It did not ask to update again.

    Thought I would let you know.
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    OK... so if I understand correctly, by returning the parameters of the "old" SimTools 2.5.3 in the new interface I get what you see on the screen. Is this normal or is there something wrong?

    SimTools v3 prova.JPG

    Does the total number of Axis1a and Axis2a (260) in red indicate a problem compared to the Axis3a (60) colored green or is it just a visual thing of the interface?
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  20. yobuddy

    yobuddy Well-Known Member Staff Member Moderator SimAxe Beta Tester SimTools Developer Gold Contributor

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    260 means you will have a lot of clipping when running is all.
    I suggest keeping it around 125 or so max.
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