Trainz/Versions/TS12 SP1 SW Upgrades Changes List

=TS12 Service Pack 1 upgrades=

Downloadable
A manual patch, 1,848,746 KB, is available from:


 * The following changes have been implemented for the SP1 Patch:
 * In-game Downloadable Content (Payware and Freeware).
 * Improved multi-player support.
 * Updated support for tunnels, bridges, power lines etc (splines).
 * Improved session workflow (rules, nesting, copying etc).
 * Automatic thumbnail generation for routes and sessions.
 * Rewritten train coupling physics.
 * Improved CMP error detection and validation.


 * Note: To take advantage of the new whitepages DLC system, this latest patch will need to be installed.

SP1 Changelist:

 * 1)    Fixed multiplayer clients experiencing frequent disconnects.
 * 2)    Fixed multiplayer decoupling not being performed correctly.
 * 3)    Fixed weird partial disconnect state achieved after mm < 10 minutes of play.
 * 4)    Fixed driver commands disappearing.
 * 5)    Corrected smoke emmisions from steam locos.
 * 6)    Fixed issues with sessions having random red signals occuring.
 * 7)    Fixed several "Derail on beginning of session" bugs.
 * 8)    Fixed several "Script/thread error on beginning of session" bugs.
 * 9)    Fixed HTML messages not showing appropriately in sessions.
 * 10)    Reworded several session instructions to improve player experience.
 * 11)    Patch installer progress bar issues fixed.
 * 12)    Solved "multiple new industry" asset problems.
 * 13)    Fixed several spelling mistakes.
 * 14)    Sessions missing passenger cars have been fixed.
 * 15)    Acheivements now correctly register and accumulate properly.
 * 16)    Various fixes within Content Manager to improve search, downloading and performance functions.
 * 17)    Fixed a bug where players couldn't switch drivers.
 * 18)    Autogenerated thumbnails are now created at the correct size.
 * 19)    In-Game browser correctly resizes.
 * 20)    In-Game browser drop-down menus reconfigured to work.
 * 21)    Payware DLS system intergrated, products, thumbnails, and prices added.
 * 22)    Issue fixed with NVTT where thread-safety locks were added around the NVTT texture compressor.
 * 23)    Fixed issue with game stopping rendering on exit of session.
 * 24)    Resolved issue with loading saved sessions when at locked junctions magically removes the locked state.
 * 25)    Fixed issue with database repair silently fails on Windows 8.
 * 26)    DLC content redownloads/installs each time the player disconnects and reconnects to Planet Auran.
 * 27)    Resolved issue where players were unable to Connect to iTrainz Server.
 * 28)    Camera shake effect happening in CAB view when driving has been fixed.
 * 29)    Official Trainz DLC Content not automatically being favourited is resolved.
 * 30)    Fixed cab controls not moving properly when moused.
 * 31)    OpenGL UI disappearance and texture disruption when using certain assets.
 * 32)    Fixed thread crash when moving around in large routes.
 * 33)    Overwriting route via [Save] -> [Save new route and session] causes the route thumbnail to disappear has been solved.
 * 34)    Fixed bug where changing a driver removed all driver orders from a driver's schedule.
 * 35)    Improved updates to the DLS faulty asset list.
 * 36)    Crash to desktop when merging routes is fixed.
 * 37)    Fixed many session completion issues across all builtin sessions.
 * 38)    Fixed an issue where sessions would remove driver schedules when changing driver details.
 * 39)    Fixed misinformation in the tutorials.
 * 40)    Fixed an issue where "Edit Route" wouldn't work when run first thing from launch.
 * 41)    Fixed issues where PA login was incorrectly being marked as not set.
 * 42)    Fixed multiple script exception bugs.
 * 43)    Non-derailed sections of consist are no longer automatically cleaned up.
 * 44)    Timeout message now shows when a host unexpectedly disconnects in multiplayer.
 * 45)    Fixed various bits of odd behaviour when using the chatbox in multiplayer.
 * 46)    Fixed a possible crash when TADDaemon shuts down.
 * 47)    Fixed a possible freeze in TrainzUtil when updating/installing bulk assets.
 * 48)    Attached track now visible in driver mode for some effected assets.
 * 49)    Cinematic Camera rule no longer pauses oddly.
 * 50)    Fixed an issue where downloading sessions would not download their dependencies as well.
 * 51)    Occasional crash when transitioning to map view has been fixed.
 * 52)    Added ability to lock entire session in Surveyor.
 * 53)    Various performance improvements for asset related issues.
 * 54)    Fixed side by side errors on Win8 machine.
 * 55)    Fixed issue where TADDaemon stops working on Win8 Pro.
 * 56)    Various improvements to text input in various areas around the game.
 * 57)    Fixed issues with vehicle displacement/derailment in relation to new coupling system.
 * 58)    Dropped support for "old style" DLC content.
 * 59)    Fixed a crash when viewing properties of "TZL MultimeshBlend" asset.

Notes and footnotes

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