PlanePlotter 6.5.1.4 Released

[Triple7]

From Bev:

Hi,

PlanePlotter version 6.5.1.4 is on the web site now.

http://www.planeplotter.com#download

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New in version 6.5.1.4

Triggering Mode-A Mlats from the "a" window

Hitherto, Mlats triggered from the "a" window required there to be some GS listed in the sharers list for a candidate aircraft before PP would allow an Mlat to start.  Because Mode-A Mlats are not shared across the network, this condition was never met for XXnnnn codes.  I have now removed that requirement so that Mlats on XXnnnn codes can now be triggered from the "a" window.

Bad IP vulnerability

Previously, an invalid IP address in the configuration of a Beast-TCP or RPi would cause PP to crash.  This release simply gives a warning in such cases.

SBS-3 Connected

In previous versions, PlanePlotter would display "Connected" when an SBS-3 is the chosen receiver, even if the configuration was incorrect so no connection was made.  This is corrected in this release.

"m" window settings

This version preserves the scale selected for the "m" window displaying message rates.

Triggering Mode-A Mlats from a script

In earlier releases, the OLE/COM function "MlatRequestByHex()" required there to be some GS in the sharers list otherwise no Mlat was initiated.  To deal with the XXnnnn codes, which are not shared, this requirement has been removed in this release.

AirSpy receiver Mlat status

Previously, the "Raw data" option in Options..I/O settings was unconditionally checked if the selected receiver was an AirSpy.  To avoid confusion where a user has multiple receivers, this is now conditional on the Raw data option being explicitly ticked in I/O settings, when an AirSpy receiver is in use.  Note that if you are currently using an AirSpy receiver and are a validated Ground Station, it would be prudent to check that Raw data is still checked after you have installed this release.  You may need to be tick it again.

Enjoy!

Bev
COAA


Tim