CMO v1.08 - Public Beta - Build 1728.2

[SamSlitherine]

Hello everyone,

We have released a public beta for you to download and play - NOTE: This is a public beta. Standard disclaimers apply. If you are uncertain, wait for an official release.

You can download the update from the following link: https://ftp.matrixgames.com/pub/Command ... 8.1728.zip

A full and comprehensive list of changes can be seen below. Enjoy!

Command v1.08 Build 1728.2 Release Notes (changes from B1706)
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ADDED: [QOL] The various map-settings menu options have been duplicated on a dedicated "Map Settings" window (accessible through top menu --> Map Settings --> Map Settings Window). This makes it much faster & simpler to change multiple settings in quick succession. << This is still under evaluation.

ADDED: [QOL] You can now load a scen/save file simply by drag-&-dropping it into the main map window. (A message box will show up for confirmation (in case the file was dropped by mistake))

ADDED: [Lua] Added some wrapper methods to handle FlightPlan waypoints:
* Flight.insertWaypoint
* Flight.deleteWaypoint
* Waypoint.ToTableWrapper
* Waypoint.FromTableWrapper

ADDED: Added HighSimSpeedTimeSync setting in Command.ini (Optional; Allows throttling of flame and double-flame sim speeds to stay in sync with clock time while running in the GUI, making them equivalent to 30x and 150x respectively)

ADDED: Incremental save ability; shortcut is Alt+Ctrl+S . (This saves timestamped copies of the played scenario, instead of overwriting the existing scen/save file. This takes up more disk space, but makes it easy to undo / rollback to a past version)

Includes the v513 releases of the DB3000 and CWDb databases.
DB3000 v513 additions: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LZzz5R ... sp=sharing
CWDB v513 additions: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qOWjHo ... sp=sharing

All official scenarios updated by Kushan:
* All scenarios have been updated to DBv513.
* Updated Chains Of War #4: "Salvo" (adjusted some unit positions to account for revised PLARF missile ranges).
* Updated Showcase Icebreakers - Stylized the scenario options menu.
* Minor rework: The Silent Service - 2. Ground Pounder:
-- Request Recon Data special action will be activated at 2300Z. There is no longer any automatic transmission of recon data.
-- Primary targets (Su-24 positions) and secondary objectives now have [Target] at the front of their names.
-- Iranian aircraft will no longer be placed on the civilian side of the target air base.
-- Location of Iranian aircraft will once again be known once recon data is received.
-- Scoring adjustments: Points will be lost if both submarines are not within 2nm of their launch points by 2300Z. Points will also be lost if recon data is requested while the submarines are outside their respective launch zones.
-- Minor adjustments to civilian shipping.
* Fixed The Silent Service - 3. Chicken Kiev. Damage to Kievs sonars has been reapplied. (There was a game bug that was not reapplying damage during DB update, this bug has been fixed),
* Removed apostrophes from scenario names.

Includes updates to Import-Export (.inst) files by Kushan.

TWEAK: Automatic cargo handling uses towing when necessary
TWEAK: #16350: [QOL] "Subtype" Dropdown in "Add Units" window is now ordering the subtypes by Description instead of ID
TWEAK: #16775: [QOL] You can click on the Target's name in the "Unit Stats" panel in order to select and focus on the contact
TWEAK: "Jettison" button now gives you more options of weapon type for you to drop
TWEAK: When changing a flight plan waypoint type to "Refuel", also set "Use Replenisment" doctrine option to "Always - Including Tankers Refuelling Tankers"
TWEAK: Changed prioritization of tankers to choose as last resort from "closest" to "earliest availability"
TWEAK: Aircraft adjust speed (not throttle) to meet WP arrival time
TWEAK: Tweaked the logic of sim-loop execution in order to more precisely match elapsed sim-time and wall-time when running in realtime (1x). This fixes a reported problem where e.g. a 1-minute of sim time could take 1m6sec of wall-time while running in real-time mode.
TWEAK: Lua call optimization: Lua calls (not interactive) are now cached when first compiled (string parsing and compilation of a lua is one of the worst offender for Lua performance); this should significantly improve performances for recurring calls (such as events) especially long chunks. Also replaced Lua method's name splitting to a GC-free technique.
TWEAK: [Lua] Show mission AAR options as available in UI
TWEAK: [Lua] Removed SE_PlayVideo as a selectable command from menu
Various sim-speed tweaks

FIXED: #16860: Torpedoes not going full speed when searching even though they already have a well-defined primary target
FIXED: [Mission Editor] Setting MAX flight number "0" was treated as "0" instead of "unlimited"
FIXED: #16862: [1706] Strike mission with predefined targets being launched
FIXED: #16827: [1696] Second Salvo Generation issues
FIXED: #16666: (1629) Aircraft assigned to intercept mission do not obey maximum number of flights allowed to fly missions setting
FIXED: #16841: (1704) TELs don't stop moving to fire when assigned to a mission or given auto-attack order, ignore throttle settings
FIXED: #16802: (1676) Aircraft at bingo fuel continue to pursue enemies instead of RTB
FIXED: #16844: [1705] GNSS disruption doesn't increase CEP in weapon endgame
FIXED: #16800: Heli stuck in loop to Dipping Sonar, not respecting the Manual/MissionOnly Doctrine.
FIXED: #16853: Friendly weapons aren't displayed in Tacview real-time streaming
FIXED: Tacview real-time streaming doesn't show initial units on startup / scen load
FIXED: #16858: Missiles go blind due to excessive crank angle
FIXED: Log Core UI errors to SBR file during batch upgrade
FIXED: #16349: Extreme memory use during scenario batch update
FIXED: Core UI message spam during scen batch migration
FIXED: #16846: [1705] Unit ignores manual allocation if it's assigned to a strike mission
FIXED: Mission Editor cargo 'issues' tab now recognizes towing capability
FIXED: Cargo UI may show empty item name string
FIXED: Error spamming when deleting a unit
FIXED: #16850: (1706) Leader aircraft fail to land after dumb bomb strike, circle airfield until they crash
FIXED: #16847: Unassign aircraft then ignore attack orders
FIXED: Exception when selecting contacts
FIXED: [1676] Patrols Ignore time-on-station
FIXED: Null-reference thrown by zone when checking a "point" contact
FIXED: Fuse exception on unguided rocket after its firing unit has been removed
FIXED: Hide Doctrine button for Subs that are out of comms on scenarios with "Realistic Submarine Communications" feature enabled
FIXED: "Unit Stats" panel for Subs out-of-comms not updated properly in scenarios with "Realistic Submarine Communications" feature enabled
FIXED: Manually plotted course waypoint is being cleared before the unit reaches them
FIXED: #16140: Assigned and Available Units not sorted properly in Mission Editor.
FIXED: Potential CTD when using "Area Editor" UI widget
FIXED: Cast exception was preventing patrol and support mission from taking off
FIXED: Intercept mission were always conducted with all the possible ACs or not at all
FIXED: Exception evaluating vehicle self-defense target
FIXED: [Lua] ScenEdit_CreateMissionFlightPlan should return table of flights
FIXED: Self-defence Range WRA should restrict weapons used
FIXED: FP-mandated AAR not following replenishment selection doctrine
FIXED: Tanker selection always evaluating target is if unit was in RTB, interfering with FP-mandated "choose tanker between me and target"
FIXED: Wrong criteria for sim-pulse slowdown degrading performance
FIXED: Waypoint had incorrect type when inserted in a strike after a refuel point
FIXED: #16835: Aicraft evaluating refueling doctrine for the wrong waypoint
FIXED: AAR usage warning mistakenly being shown when changing WP type to refuel
FIXED: Missing update of AAR selection doctrine when FP editor cell changed
FIXED: Missing update of AAR usage doctrine when FP editor cell changed
FIXED: Incorrect binding for AAR-Usage doctrine cell in FP-Editor
FIXED: Forced or manual refuel orders being ignored if AC was already in the "Refuelling" or "Heading To Refuel Point" state
FIXED: AAR fuel capacity calculation not taking into account existing clients in queue
FIXED: AAR reservations being mistakenly dropped, causing following AAR availability previsions to fail
FIXED: Aircraft ignore refuel orders when unassigned and w/o course
FIXED: 16873: [1709] Air Interception against specific target
FIXED: #16864: Ship firing Harpoon [Block II] at mobile ground target
FIXED: #16869: Other side mission areas visible after switching sides
FIXED: #16870: SA-17 terminal point incorrectly set
FIXED: No weapon end-game logging when weapon terminal sensor check fails
FIXED: #16867: [B1706] Strike mission only group leader attacks
FIXED: [B1706] Too-polygonal range rings
FIXED: #16356: Strike planner tanker error message unclear
FIXED: A tanker planner exception when closing mission editor
FIXED: #16885: Aircraft on ASW patrol ignoring uncertain contact
FIXED: RTB Exhaustion was taking precedence over bingo --> leading to AC ditching when AAR was possible
FIXED: Inconsistencies between WP-mandated refuel being triggered when WP was reached, vs during flight leg
FIXED: #16873: [1709] Air Interception against specific target
FIXED: #16879: Units on "Land Interception" attacking Neutral Units
FIXED: Exception when moving a WP
RE-FIXED: Generic Chaff is too effective (98%) against SA-2 and SA-3
FIXED: ACs were circling the target endlessly if for any reason they had no suitable weapons for ALL the targets in a mission
FIXED: Incorrect "tanker between me and target" chosen when following plotted course
FIXED: AAR being cancelled right after being scheduled
FIXED: Unwanted behaviour when attempting to refuel from tanker that is being refueled
FIXED: Exceptions caused by incorrect cleanup of tanker's client list
FIXED: #16893: Aircraft switches to plotted course when under attack
FIXED: #16902: Ships in groups do not collectively enter defensive state when engaged by missiles, only ships that are targeted
FIXED: AAR being triggered one WP in advance of the actual Refuel waypoint
FIXED: Multi-sortie interception missions were not working
FIXED: #16909: Issues on event-trigger "Scenario Is Loaded"
FIXED: Wrong flightplan waypoint inserted in strike after "Initial Point" and "Weapon Launch"
FIXED: Wrong flightplan waypoint inserted in strike after hold end
FIXED: Flightplan errors mistakenly being shown on window refresh
FIXED: #16904: DB update does not apply damage properly
FIXED: Null-reference exception caused by an empty (no refpoints) prosecution area on a patrol
FIXED: Exception error reporting SBR error
FIXED: SBR weapon quantity delta is applied to all identical weapon recs
FIXED: [SBR] 'Forced Deep Rebuild' option wasn't working at all
FIXED: #16904: DB update does not apply INI damage properly (Also consolidated a lot of duplicate code into a function)
FIXED: Continue evaluation of AC status when entering bingo state during patrol mission but not allowed to RTB by doctrine
FIXED: Chainsaw pattern valid selection check
FIXED: special forces and mortar unit icons do not show
FIXED: Doctrine auto-population issue that in some cases caused unit orders context menu to not appear
FIXED: Some land units were shown with empty icons
FIXED: Aircraft on patrol detaching from group right before going to refuel, ignoring doctrine
FIXED: refuel doctrine "Never" not allowing manual refuel order when mission or automatic selection was chosen by user or via Lua
FIXED: refuel doctrine "Never" cancelling manual refuel order when mission or automatic selection was chosen by user or via Lua
FIXED: CMO was not starting (corrupted map profile.ini was returning 3 for _ShowDataBlockType)
FIXED: Vehicles may continue to burn fuel while stopped
FIXED: Vehicles should obey bingo fuel withdrawal setting
FIXED: #16916: Ground units/facilities do not follow auto-attack orders against other ground units/facilities
FIXED: Constant targeting-and-dropping of contacts inside NNZs was causing performance and event-export problems
FIXED: [Lua] MissionFlightPlanInsertWaypoint seems to have been confused as to if inserting WP before OR after the requested point
FIXED: Mobile facility original speed last when slowed by terrain
FIXED: Ground unit original speed lost after being slowed by terrain
FIXED: Some AGU-related graphical elements were being drawn at terrain altitude
FIXED: Ship/vehicle unable to RTB not removed from cargo mission
FIXED: #16911: Ships do not return to position after defensive maneuvers (Due to earlier bug (now fixed) leaving bad saved scenario state)
FIXED: (Custom Environment Zone) Layer strength was swapped with CZ interval - float values were floored to integer
FIXED: VP_RunToTimeAndHalt was forcing the sim into pause beyond the "time to halt"
FIXED: RefPoint Manager window "disappearing" (hiding behind main map window) if outside-clicked while open (Discussion: https://forums.matrixgames.com/viewtopic.php?t=409000)
FIXED: Delay when switching from flame+ to 15x speed in GUI
FIXED: #16902: Ships in groups do not collectively enter defensive state
FIXED: UI cross-thread exception when running Lua script
FIXED: Stop 'Draw Units At True Altitude' from defaulting to "True" each time the "Game Options" window is opened
FIXED: (WebView2 permission error): Switched temporary-path from system-temp to LocalApplicationData
FIXED: #16920: Failing to draw the line in between first and last reference point of an area for Support mission, Patrol, Mining and Mine clearing with repeatable loop movement style
FIXED: #16921: Support missions are mistakenly doing area validation
FIXED: Water-Surface facility (e.g. bridge span) should be both surface and land contact
FIXED: Key-not-found exception in "Teleport In Area" event execution
FIXED: AGM-114L Hellfire will not auto-fire from AH-64D (auto allocation ignored) (https://forums.matrixgames.com/viewtopi ... 1#p5238931)

[BDukes]

The installer isn't recognizing I have command installed.

Verified files. It did find some unverified and redownloaded them.I tried the installer again and same issue.

I'll wait and see what shakes out before I spend the time to reinstall everything

Mike

[blu3s]

The installer isn't recognizing I have command installed.

Verified files. It did find some unverified and redownloaded them.I tried the installer again and same issue.

I'll wait and see what shakes out before I spend the time to reinstall everything

Mike

Please open a new thread on tech support so we can have a close look, but just be aware the installer is for Matrix only installations

For steam:

https://steamcommunity.com/app/1076160/ ... 191585300/

[BDukes]

The installer isn't recognizing I have command installed.

Verified files. It did find some unverified and redownloaded them.I tried the installer again and same issue.

I'll wait and see what shakes out before I spend the time to reinstall everything

Mike

Please open a new thread on tech support so we can have a close look, but just be aware the installer is for Matrix only installations

Ah that's probably it. I'm using Steam. Just checked the OP and no mention of that requirement. [shrugs] I'll wait for the Steam update before moving forward.

M

[SamSlitherine]

Hi Mike, it is available on Steam too - if you head over to the discussions post here: https://steamcommunity.com/app/1076160/ ... 191585300/

It will give you instructions on how to opt into the branch

[BDukes]

Hi Mike, it is available on Steam too - if you head over to the discussions post here: https://steamcommunity.com/app/1076160/ ... 191585300/

It will give you instructions on how to opt into the branch

It worked. Thanks all!

Mike

[Parel803]

Thanks to the team for al the hard work,
regards GJ

[Tool3333]

Thank you developers for all your great work on this!

[stepbackjumper2]

Where can I find the usage and parameters of new Lua functions, such as ScenEdit_CreateMissionFlightPlan?

[blu3s]

Where can I find the usage and parameters of new Lua functions, such as ScenEdit_CreateMissionFlightPlan?

Added to the Lua Docs:

https://commandlua.github.io/assets/Fun ... tPlan.html

[frankhorrigan]

Thank you developers for your great work 。I Love Chains Of War #4: "Salvo"。I'm playing on it 。

[KLAB]

Thank you. K

[stepbackjumper2]

Where can I find the usage and parameters of new Lua functions, such as ScenEdit_CreateMissionFlightPlan?

Added to the Lua Docs:

https://commandlua.github.io/assets/Fun ... tPlan.html

Thank you

[Dimitris]

Moved bug report to Tech Support.

[macinlew]

[ADDED: Incremental save ability; shortcut is Alt+Ctrl+S . (This saves timestamped copies of the played scenario, instead of overwriting the existing scen/save file. This takes up more disk space, but makes it easy to undo / rollback to a past version)]

Yes! Can this be a check in Game Options to the right of Use Autosave so I don't have to use the keyboard shortcut if I want it to be my default?