VSF 2.7.4 is here, also supports azipods and real time weather

Hi All, Today I have uploaded version 2.7.4 ( and Ex ). This version incorporates also the changes of version 2.7.3 which supports two new features that have been long asked for. 1) Real Time Weather I have added the option to the Weather -> Advanced screen, there is a button called Get Real Weather, this button requires a working internet connection, it connects to a weather server retrieves weather information on the location you are currently at on the map. It also updates the time to local time as the selected location, this time is calculated by the program so an error of time zone, or daylight saving may occur, in such case you can adjust the time by the weather or time dialog. Weather retrieved is pretty current, and is also shown on the text output on screen ( Press F9 to toggle this output ) this information does not include the time and wave height, but since it includes the wind speed and direction, there is a fair chance of match between the sea and actual sea conditions. I have not added an automatic weather update for real time weather in order to minimize the number of calls made on this server. the data on this server is updated once every hour. 2) Added support for Azipods This feature was long awaited and requested, now it is finally been implemented into Vehicle Simulator, it requires that the ship has the flag has_azipods = 1 in vehicle.cfg and also that it has attach_props = 1 a working example can be seen in the Mini Tug which i have added to this update and will replace the old version. There are also new instruments and new panel type. azipod1, azipod2, dgazipod1, dgazipod2 - new instruments boat_azipod - new panel There are also new joystick assignment, you can control now right azipod, left azipod, and also right throttle, and left throttle, if you have the suitable joystick you can really simulate such control, if not, use keyboard or mouse to control them. I have added keyboard keys to control left and right azipods: up,down, left, right keys - control the right azipod. shift + up,down, left, right keys - control the left azipod. I hope you appreciate this update, a lot of work went into it, and show your appreciation by buying VSF, even if it means buying again after three years, only by recurring registrations can i keep my work going on, so i ask everyone who is using a demo or hacked version to buy in order to support my work.

Thanks and enjoy ! Ilan