• ADDED support for DCS: The Channel Map
  
• ADDED support for DCS: P-47D Thunderbolt
  
• ADDED Falcon 4 Balkans runways and ILS from oakdesign
  
• ADDED GPX routes import to the Track Injector add-on
  
• ADDED Rangefinder Add-on to display distance between multiple objects in one place (Tacview Enterprise)
  
• ADDED automatic synchronization of audio/video files (if appropriate metadata available)
  
• ADDED support for Drag & Drop on audio/video media windows
  
• ADDED numerous objects and 3D models to the database
  
• ADDED option to enable/disable radar locks detailed labels (off by default)
  
• ADDED /SaveConfig:false command line option to not save UI settings on exit
  
• IMPROVED EAG file support (aircraft type, color and country)
  
• IMPROVED debug log

• FIXED crash when closing Tacview installed in C:\Tacview\
  
• FIXED potential crashes when running out of memory
  
• FIXED C-101 3D model scale
  
• FIXED rare case when export.lua content could be reset on install

• ADDED support for DCS: The Channel Map
  
• ADDED support for DCS: P-47D Thunderbolt
  
• ADDED Falcon 4 Balkans runways and ILS from oakdesign
  
• ADDED GPX routes import to the Track Injector add-on
  
• ADDED numerous objects and 3D models to the database
  
• ADDED option to enable/disable radar locks detailed labels (off by default)
  
• IMPROVED debug log

• FIXED crash when closing Tacview installed in C:\Tacview\
  
• FIXED potential crashes when running out of memory
  
• FIXED C-101 3D model scale

• ADDED support for DCS: The Channel Map
  
• ADDED support for DCS: P-47D Thunderbolt
  
• ADDED Falcon 4 Balkans runways and ILS from oakdesign
  
• ADDED GPX routes import to the Track Injector add-on
  
• ADDED numerous objects and 3D models to the database
  
• ADDED option to enable/disable radar locks detailed labels (off by default)
  
• IMPROVED debug log

• FIXED crash when closing Tacview installed in C:\Tacview\
  
• FIXED potential crashes when running out of memory
  
• FIXED C-101 3D model scale

• ADDED DCS: The Channel Map elevation map
  
• ADDED support for DCS: P-47D Thunderbolt
  
• ADDED GPX routes import to the Track Injector add-on
  
• ADDED numerous objects and 3D models to the database
  
• IMPROVED debug log

• FIXED crash when closing Tacview installed in C:\\Tacview\\
  
• FIXED potential crashes when running out of memory
  
• FIXED C-101 3D model scale

• ADDED GPX routes import to the Track Injector add-on
  
• ADDED numerous objects and 3D models to the database
  
• IMPROVED debug log

• FIXED crash when closing Tacview installed in C:\Tacview\
  
• FIXED potential crashes when running out of memory
  
• FIXED C-101 3D model scale

• ADDED GPX routes import to the Track Injector add-on

• FIXED Crash when closing Tacview installed in C:\Tacview\
  
• FIXED Potential crashes when running out of memory
  
• FIXED C-101 3D model scale

I am always looking for ways to improve Tacview’s frame rate to make it as smooth as possible, and to compensate for new features added over time, especially for lower-end systems. During my investigations, I have found a few bottlenecks, big and small.

In this version I have already implemented a few optimizations which should improve the performance on lower end systems and make the UI and 3D a bit more responsive. In the following updates, I will work on a bigger optimization which should have considerable impact on missions with a lot of objects.

Always an ongoing project, with the help of my partner BuzyBee, plenty of 3D objects and declarations have been added the to the database so your favorite planes and vehicles are properly displayed. This certainly makes debriefings more comfortable and intuitive!

In addition to new options to customize your experience, there have been several tweaks to make the satellite view more comfortable and weapons impact clearer.

Meanwhile, Tacview 2.0 is still growing up slowly, but surely. All the tools required for its multi-platform development are complete (some are even used to speed-up Tacview 1.x development). The next step (starting soon), will be the development of the core engine, which will include completely rewritten terrain, 3D engine (using Vulkan for portability and performances), as well as a greatly improved telemetry engine, feature-wise. I am as impatient as you are about it, it is a long-term project, slow but steady!

Take care and fly safe!
Vyrtuoz & BuzyBee

• ADDED Static Object Injector addon to easily add static objects in Tacview world
  
• ADDED Track Injector addon to create flights from waypoints
  
• ADDED numerous objects and 3D models to the database
  
• ADDED IL-2 Arras elevation map
  
• ADDED support for DCS World submarines
  
• ADDED new keyboard shortcuts to inject bookmarks in DCS World
  
• ADDED longitudinal and lateral accelerations (g-force)
  
• ADDED support for routes and waypoints for GPX files
  
• ADDED support for DRX Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS) static objects
  
• ADDED support for WebP for custom terrain textures
  
• ADDED support for non spherical engagement ranges
  
• ADDED support for inactive SAM/AAA sites (radar on/off)
  
• ADDED support for simpler event-log sheets (timeout+callsign+event)
  
• ADDED an option to auto hide latitude/longitude coordinates whenever bullseye coordinates are present
  
• ADDED support for Shift + PgUp / PgDown to move quickly +/- 10 seconds in time
  
• ADDED support for more exotic characters in latitude & longitude coordinates
  
• ADDED /Fullscreen command line option to start Tacview in fullscreen mode
  
• IMPROVED impact effects are now more transparent so we can still see concerned objects
  
• IMPROVED direction vector length to be proportional to the corresponding object speed
  
• IMPROVED fast forward speeds to better match other debriefing tools (x3/x5/x10/x20)
  
• IMPROVED support for csv files such as granular data from Flightradar24
  
• IMPROVED support of wrongly formatted date/time in GPX files
  
• IMPROVED anti-aircraft engagement range display in satellite/orthogonal view
  
• IMPROVED support of static objects from KML files
  
• IMPROVED handling of carriage return characters when importing telemetry files
  
• IMPROVED Database Builder to automatically refresh Tacview database after each save
  
• IMPROVED media windows now display only file names without path in their title

• FIXED charts auto-scale was not always correct
  
• FIXED the event-log importer to work regardless of the user regional settings in Windows
  
• FIXED rare crash when manually removing objects from the world
  
• FIXED crash in Database Builder add-on caused by duplicate entries
  
• FIXED could not add waypoints via the add/edit dialog box
  
• FIXED pilots not properly exported for DCS World Harrier & M2000

This update introduces new tools for professional debriefings, as well as numerous improvements, optimizations, and fixes for your favorite simulators.

Thanks to the community and to our professional partners for all the invaluable feedback and suggestions throughout the last few months!

FEATURES & CHANGES

• ADDED Time-Jump tool to quickly go at a specific time
  
• ADDED Polish translation by Michał Plichta (work in progress)
  
• ADDED support for DCS: JF-17 Thunder
  
• ADDED support for A-4E-C for DCS World
  
• ADDED support for MB-339A for DCS World
  
• ADDED latest DCS: Normandy 1944 Map and runways
  
• ADDED IL-2 pilot name auto-fix add-on by BuzyBee
  
• ADDED support for pilot’s head movements (XP11)
  
• ADDED Radar range & field of view is now supported and displayed in the 3D view when available
  
• ADDED Kurile Island 1.3a for BMS
  
• ADDED Database Builder add-on to easily create new objects database with Tacview Enterprise
  
• ADDED support for sorting/dpi in the event-log importer
  
• ADDED numerous objects and 3D models to the database
  
• ADDED x20 playback speed
  
• ADDED Ctrl/Page Up/Down to move quickly forward/backward in time
  
• ADDED to set real-time telemetry and remote-control ports to 0 will disable them in DCS World
  
• ADDED support for DMS coordinates in terrain custom textures declaration
  
• IMPROVED 3D models are now loaded in background for faster debriefing startup
  
• IMPROVED updated Earth magnetic field up to 2025 (IGRF-13)
  
• IMPROVED labels are now always visible, they do not interact anymore with the terrain
  
• IMPROVED improved camera behavior and auto-selection when starting a new debriefing
  
• IMPROVED object height is now always represented even for selected objects
  
• IMPROVED heavy shells trails are now thicker
  
• IMPROVED KML track files are now considered as FixedWing objects
  
• IMPROVED right-click to edit an unknown object from the 3D view
  
• IMPROVED registration and Squawk are now always displayed regardless of the distance from the observer
  
• IMPROVED registration and Squawk are now exported in csv and xml the flight logs
  
• IMPROVED error messages in the event-log importer
  
• IMPROVED only a few official add-ons are now enabled by default to not overload the UI
  
• IMPROVED it is now possible to store add-ons and the database in C:\Tacview\
  
• IMPROVED Time-Shit tool direction has been inverted to make it more intuitive
  
• IMPROVED resilience to typos in latitude/longitude coordinates in various data
  
• OPTIMIZED xml documents loading time
  
• REMOVED DCS World client telemetry password option (was too confusing)

FIXES

• FIXED "cubes" exported by IL-2 are now filtered-out and masked
  
• FIXED Blue events for selected objects were not displayed anymore in the timeline
  
• FIXED Time slider tooltip was always displaying zulu time instead of local as requested
  
• FIXED if DCS exporter profiling period was set to 0 it would spam the log
  
• FIXED Objects tagged as [Static] will not display trails anymore
  
• FIXED Launching the Steam edition of Tacview from the command line or Windows Explorer was displaying a warning
  
• FIXED 32-bit Tacview could re-start via Steam in some edge cases
  
• FIXED radar-lock lines from the event-long were not always removed
  
• FIXED It was not always possible to visualise an object time-shifted into the future
  
• FIXED Incomplete Dynon SkyView efis csv files are now gracefully handled
  
• FIXED UTF-8 file names are now supported by Lua lfs.dir() and lfs.attributes() functions
  
• FIXED SDK function Telemetry.Load() does not display error message anymore
  
• FIXED several errors in the C# SDK
  
• FIXED Automatic creation of ProgramData/Tacview folder as admin could preventing other users from accessing it
  
• FIXED Tacview would not sleep after having loaded an acmi file (regression from 1.8.0)

At last, you can now enjoy your favorite debriefing tool in all the comfort of Steam!

No problem! Simply install the free edition of Tacview from Steam and activate it using your current product key to unlock all the features you are used too.

The beta branch is coming soon to Steam with Tacview 1.8.2 beta 1. Any user who bought Tacview Standard or Tacview Advanced (standalone or Steam) will be able to run the beta version of Tacview directly from Steam.

If you buy Tacview Standard on Steam, you can upgrade to Tacview Advanced at a reduced price by buying the special Steam bundle “Tacview Advanced (upgrade)”. If you already bought the standalone edition of Tacview Standard, please send us an email so you can upgrade to the standalone Advanced edition at a reduced price.

Yes, the standalone and Steam edition of Tacview are identical. They offer the exact same features and both work with the standalone and Steam edition of your favorite simulator.

Aside the added support for Steam, this version brings numerous improvements and fixes based on your feedback. Here are the main improvements:

FEATURES & CHANGES

• The satellite view is now orthographic to remove any optical illusion during tactical debriefings
  
• ADDED Support for SRTM30 plus
  
• ADDED IL-2 Prokhorovka and Rheinland elevation maps
  
• ADDED Support for DCS: F-16C Viper
  
• ADDED support for DCS: Fw 190 A-8
  
• ADDED many more aircraft 3D models
  
• ADDED support for BRA in the new event-log
  
• ADDED HQ-7 SAM to database
  
• ADDED USS Midway (CV-41) 3D model to database
  
• ADDED CTRL+LEFT/RIGHT CLICK in the active object list to select an object
  
• ADDED Support for more csv files
  
• Info between selected objects is now accessible via a visible drop-down menu
  
• Double-click does not re-dock floating windows anymore
  
• Add-ons main menu is now sorted
  
• The measuring tool now trace a line between object & target instead of BE & target

FIXES

• Restored the "Go to end" playback button feature
  
• Labels were always displayed even when behind objects or terrain (since 1.6.1)
  
• Fixed laser beams were not displayed anymore
  
• Shots from the event log where not always displayed during a pause during the online debriefing
  
• Event-log importer now properly handles global messages without callsign
  
• Auto-scale was not working properly on fully transparent 3D models
  
• The measuring tool was not visible from top-down view