Version 2.6.0 (July 14, 2022)
- compatible with VSKYLABS version 4.0 exterior changes to AIRCRAFTTXT textures
- compatible with VSKYLABS version 4.0 interior changes to CANOPYTXT, COCKPIT-COVER-TXT and INTERNALCABINTXT textures
- revised internal documentation for changes made by VSKYLABS version 4.0 (SimSmith's _read_me_too.txt obsoleted)
- deleted rudder and elevator trim tab outlines from color & normal textures
- activated new color zone for trim tab edge faces
- restored lost main tire grooves coloration zone
- increased resolution of CANOPYTXT (mainly for glass objects)
- additional shadow added to perimeter of cockpit floor
- relocated SimSmith logo from partial visibility behind cockpit instrument panel to neutral location
- defined new zone for cockpit escape hatch, supporting previously defined color variations
- added fasteners details to cockpit escape hatch
- defined new zone for mid-deck aisle panels, embellished with four different door types
- relocated vintage radio stack from former "server rack" zone in PAYLOADTXT to INTERNALCABINTXT as fifth option for mid-deck aisle panels
- formerly separate mid-deck bulkhead variations merged with former aft-only bulkhead, supporting all prior color variations
- revised uncovered bulkheads details suggestive of indentations so that they fit the display variations of each bulkhead
- old escape hatch zone partially retasked as zone for cockpit aisle step and parts of flanking bulkhead, with color variations to match both
- new zone defined for cockpit hydraulics pillar/panel, with color variations to match other interior frame objects
- four new zones for the six placards now visible upon the hydraulics pillar/panel
- new zone for cabin window fascia object (may be activated in future livery offerings)
- relocated SimSmith logo visible in new cabin window fascia object to neutral location
- updated "the list of operators.txt" and "the list of serial numbers.txt" with latest SimSmith offerings
- updated "the notes.txt" and other text files to reflect recent changes
Version 2.4.0 (October 15, 2020)
- compatible with VSkyLabs version 3.0b1 exterior and interior changes
- customized COCKPIT-COVER-TXT added
- customized CANOPYTXT re-implemented to support potential absence of interior fire axe cabinet
- AIRCRAFTTXT, INTERNALCABINTXT, ENGINES-B-TXT and PAYLOAD-TXT updated
Version 2.3.0 (March 27th 2020)
- compatible with VSkyLabs version 2.9.5 engine changes
- added customized versions of the new ENGINES-B-TXT.png,
ENGINES-B-TXT_bump.png and ENGINES-B-TXT_LIT.png files
- re-aligned cargo door lines & rivets
- re-aligned optional rivet stains
- exterior door handles and their trim are now metal only
- new propeller hub and spinner zones defined to align with
developer's changes
- prop blade zone expanded to correct visible gap at root
- updated simsmith brand for year 2020
- optional transparent objects in previous versions are no longer
supported
- add permanent background as future-proofing against developer
changes
- fake nighttime wing light illumination eliminated
- derelict (missing visible parts) airframes now fully represented
Version 2.2.0 (November 10, 2019)
- revised nighttime mask
- revised lines & rivets
- revised passenger door lines & rivets
- revised matte miscellaneous parts
- revised gear & light shield parts
- revised main landing gear colorations
- revised matte miscellaneous black parts
Version 2.1.0 (May 27, 2019)
- compatible with VSkyLabs version 2.8 interior changes
- new cargo door interior texture zones added
- new interior door handle objects identified as sharing zone with
fire extinguisher bottle & escape hatch handles
- new interior door handle base objects identified as sharing zone
with fire extinguisher valve & overhead bin latch bases
- new interior mid-deck bulkhead zones added
- expanded interior mid-deck floor zone
- realigned interior center aisle overhead lights
- previously custom per-MSN normals changed to generic to reduce
update cycle
- SimSmith logo relocated to avoid future conflicts
- documentation updated
Version 2.0.0 (May 27, 2019)
- compatible with VSkyLabs version 2.8 exterior changes
- resampled exterior panel lines & rivets to produce smoother
lines with fewer "jaggies"
- revised exterior front and cargo door lines & rivets to align
with new animated object
- exterior forward and cargo door aging & outline modifiers
aligned with new animated objects
- improved exterior rear-most cargo door hinge textures
- new exterior landing gear texture zone added
- additional zone defined for reflective landing gear oleo strut
- new oil cooler intake texture zone added
- new muffler exhaust & axle clamp zone added
- new miscellaneous exterior black parts zone added
- engine reduction unit zone relocated
- prop hub zone relocated to that shared with muffler body
- prop spinner zone now shared with some engine parts and new door
handle objects
- left-side exterior door handles previously drawn upon color and
normal textures removed
- SimSmith logo relocated to avoid conflict with new landing gear
zone
- nighttime exterior brightness reduced overall
Version 1.2.0 (March 25, 2019)
- applicable to model version 2.79 for X-Plane 11 only
- custom INTERNALCABINTXT, PASSENGERS-SEATS and PAYLOAD-TXT textures
added
- added "_read me too.txt" for guidance on activating metal
reflections in interior objects
- spinning-prop texture added along with installation instructions
- regenerated X-Plane 11 GUI icons, including XC-47C variant
Version 1.1.0 (December 14, 2018)
- applicable to model version 2.79 for X-Plane 11 only
- X-Plane 10 no longer supported
- developer's new project name applied
- updated documentation
- ski texture added
Version 1.04 (November 30, 2017)
- bundle now includes previously separate Pacific Coastal livery
- updated "the legacies.txt", "the roster.txt" and "the wares.txt"
Version 1.03 (November 21, 2017)
- updated "the roster.txt" and "the wares.txt" with recent uploads
Version 1.02 (November 3, 2017)
- added instructions for activating night textures
- updated "the roster.txt" and "the wares.txt" with recent uploads
Version 1.01 (October 22, 2017)
- updated links within documentation
- stripped MacOS hidden files from .ZIP