SIMRacingApps BETA Release Notes
Copyright (C) 2015 - 2024 Jeffrey Gilliam
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For a complete list of issues completed in this version goto 
(https://github.com/SIMRacingApps/SIMRacingApps/milestone/22)
and click on either open or closed. Be sure to look at the date closed
and download the BETA released after that date.

Version: 1.22_Build_BETA-2024.04.02
    1. New widget TireCompound for viewing selected compound and changing it as desired. 
       Added it to the CrewChief, PitCommander and Dash-Minimum apps.
    2. Two new “Outlaw” models have been added for the Dirt Micro Sprint Car!
    3. Tire Compounds updated for Ford GT GT3 and the McLaren MP4-12C GT3 to include Wet tires.

1.22_Build_BETA-2024.03.16
    1. Algarve International Circuit
    2. Kokomo Speedway, A new track config, "Tires Out". The original track config has been named "Tires In".
    3. Lime Rock Park, A new track config, School.
    4. Millbridge Speedway
    5. Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli
    6. Sonoma Raceway, The track configurations formerly known as Cup and Cup Historic 
       have been renamed to NASCAR Long and NASCAR Short respectively.
    7. Dirt Micro Sprint (2 models Winged and Non-Winged)
    8. SRX
    9. Super Formula Lights
    10. Pit Command widget to show Tire Compounds on cars updated for DRY, WET compounds
        - The IMSA GT3 Class stable of cars (Audi R8 LMS EVO II GT3,BMW M4 GT3, Ferrari 296 GT3, Lamborghini Huracan GT3 EVO, Mercedes-AMG GT3 2020, and Porsche 911 GT3 R (992))
        - The GTP Class stable of cars (Acura ARX-06 GTP, BMW M Hybrid V8, Cadillac V-Series.R GTP, and Porsche 963 GTP)
        - Toyota GR86
        - Dallara P217
        - FIA F4
        - Super Formula Lights
    11. Rain Support
        - Added Precipitation Percentage to the WeatherInfo widget when raining.
        - New API /Track/Condition to return the state of the track as reported by the SIM.
        - Updated the TrackMap, CrewChief Apps with the Track Condition.
        
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Notes from iRacing's Release Notes to be considered in next BETA cycle:
    x. Rain Telemetry variables and data have been added!
        - Session string WeekendInfo:TrackWeatherType: extended to cover dynamic weather.
          - WeekendInfo:TrackWeatherType: "Timeline"
        - Session string WeekendInfo:TrackSkies: extended to cover dynamic weather.
          - WeekendInfo:TrackSkies: "Dynamic"
        - New Session string WeekendInfo:TrackPrecipitation: that returns initial precipitation at start/finish line at start of session.
          - WeekendInfo:TrackPrecipitation: "70 %"
        - Session string WeekendInfo:WeekendOptions:WeatherType: extended to cover dynamic weather.
          - WeekendInfo:WeekendOptions:WeatherType: "Timeline"
        - Session string WeekendInfo:WeekendOptions:Skies: extended to cover dynamic weather.
          - WeekendInfo:WeekendOptions:Skies: "Dynamic"    
    x. From 3/13 patch
        - Added "WeatherDeclaredWet" telemetry variable, this is set to true when the marshal allows use of rain tires.
          - "WeatherDeclaredWet": 1
          - Possibly use is to gray out wet tires from being selected.
    
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    1. To get the server running, simply execute the SIMRacingAppsServer...exe 
       on the same computer that the Simulator is running on.
    2. If you do not have Java 1.8 or better installed, it will redirect you to the Java download page.
       NOTE: This page may install the 32-bit version of Java. The 64-bit version is faster.
       See https://github.com/SIMRacingApps/SIMRacingApps/wiki/Java-64-Bit-Installation on how to find it.
       Also see http://wiki.SIMRacingApps.com/Java-Update-Configuration 
       for detailed instructions on how to configure Java's Automatic Updates so it doesn't interrupt your racing.
    3. If a Firewall is running, you might get prompted to allow the server to run.
       Depending on if your Ethernet connection was made private or public, 
       you may be asked to confirm that also. Please select allow.
       If your Firewall doesn't prompt you, then you will have to add an exception to allow "java.exe"
       for both in-bound and out-bound traffic on all ports. 
       See https://github.com/SIMRacingApps/SIMRacingApps/wiki/How-to-fix-Firewall-issues for more information.
    4. Enter the server address (found in the Title Bar of the server window) in your browser 
       from any device connected to the same local network.
       Connecting from outside the local network is not supported and not recommended due to security concerns.
    5. To use the Electron client with the Apps/Widgets overlaid on top of the SIM, you 
       must have the SIM running in Windowed mode. Please see the following Wiki info to configure the SIM.
       https://github.com/SIMRacingApps/SIMRacingApps/wiki/How-to-setup-iRacing-in-Windowed-Mode
    6. Please refer to the Quick Start Guide at http://quickstart.SIMRacingApps.com
       for more details and options for running the server.
    
    Wiki:
        There are many other recommendations on the SIMRacingApps Wiki at http://wiki.SIMRacingApps.com.