Update 3.1 for the ORTS 2D Photorealistic Cab for Evolution Series Locomotives

[=FI=Ghost]

Hi, guys!

I'd like to announce update 3.1 for my ORTS 2D Photorealistic Cab for Evolution Series Locomotives.

The update 3.1 will include:

- a redesigned computer screen layout with higher resolution details

- a new, easier way to manually add railroad reporting mark and locomotive identification number on the computer screen

- a functional RPM indicator

- a functional fuel indicator

- a functional distance counter with computer screen controls and a switchable computer screen

- several new nose versions

You can see a preview of the updated cab at: https://youtu.be/6V_-WTqN6Ds

One thing that I would also like to add is an FXE version with computer screen information written in Spanish. I have a friend helping me with this, but I could really use additional help from someone who is well familiarised with FXE Evolution Series cabs.

[spoony1999]

Wow that looks awesome. Your cabs are always top notch but this takes it up another level

[scottb613]

Hi Borislav,

Nice work - sir !

Regards,
Scott


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[mword77]

Incredible work!

[anderson martins]

[QUOTE==FI=Ghost;1993098]Hi, guys!

I'd like to announce update 3.1 for my ORTS 2D Photorealistic Cab for Evolution Series Locomotives.


evolving as well as the new simulator platforms.
very good job .

[gammaray84]

Ride On !!!

[=FI=Ghost]

Thank you very much, guys! I enjoy working on the cab and it always makes me happy when I can make it even better than before.

[=FI=Ghost]

The FXE version of the cab is almost complete. Right now, the acceleration is shown in miles per hour per minute instead of kilometers, but this may be changed before the final release, if the ORTS guys include this UoM:

https://youtu.be/Jc_b1CXVLCs

[=FI=Ghost]

Dear friends,

I am happy to inform you that the Update 3.1 has been finished and uploaded to the File Library. It will be available for download soon.

The Update 3.1 contains the following:

– a redesigned computer screen layout with screen indicators in higher resolution

– a new (easier) way to add/edit Reporting Marks and Locomotive Identification Numbers
visible on the computer screens

– a fully functional RPM indicator (digital and gauge)

– a fully functional fuel indicator (digital and gauge)

– a functional distance counter with distance counter controls

– a switchable computer screen

– Ferromex (FXE) cab version with localization in the Spanish language

– several new cab versions: CSXT Pride in Service units (3194, 1776 and 911), CP 8757 "Every Child Matters" unit and General Electric Blue Demonstrator unit

– a fix for the bug with Dynamic Brakes indicator being always visible on the computer screen

Please, refer to the Readme file before you proceed with the installation.

I hope you will find the cab enjoyable to use.

Sincerely,

Borislav Miletić

[anderson martins]

Another great innovation for the "old" MSTS.
Very good !!

Borislav Miletić

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[CSRX]

A working distance to go on the screen versus a bubble in the middle of the screen, perfect!! Now if only we could get this on SD70ACe's, GP38-2, GP40-2's etc.

[=FI=Ghost]

A working distance to go on the screen versus a bubble in the middle of the screen, perfect!! Now if only we could get this on SD70ACe's, GP38-2, GP40-2's etc.

Thank you, Shawn! As you know, a new version of SD70ACe/M-2 cab is in the making and I can confirm it will feature the same functionality and, perhaps, even more.

[CSRX]

Thank you, Shawn! As you know, a new version of SD70ACe/M-2 cab is in the making and I can confirm it will feature the same functionality and, perhaps, even more.

Perfect, now I can forget to hit the button just like I do in real life every so often. Haha.

[CSRX]

I just happened to notice, the distance to go won't work in ORTS 1.4. That is very unfortunate at the moment.

[=FI=Ghost]

I just happened to notice, the distance to go won't work in ORTS 1.4. That is very unfortunate at the moment.

Yes, that is true:

"III Compatibility

The updated cab is currently (09.11.2021) fully functional with Revision 109.4 or later of OR NewYear MG. You can always download the latest ORTS NewYear MG version here: http://www.elvastower.com/forums/ind...or-newyear-mg/

The updated cab is partly functional with the Stable version 1.4 released on October 19th, 2021. This means that you can still use this cab with the Stable version 1.4 of the ORTS, but the Distance Counter and the Switchable screens won't work. You will also need to apply the small fix for the Dynamic Brakes indicator if you want it to show up on the screen correctly. Everything else will work fine."

I don't know how the Test versions of the Stable 1.4 version work, since I don't use them. Perhaps they offer the full functionality for the cab, but someone else is going to have to confirm that. I use just the ORTS NewYear MG version.