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Falcon BMS 4.37 U3.2 - Hotfix

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Dear community,

We are releasing a small hotfix to U3 that addresses the following issues:
Fixed CTD when player fails to join a flight Fixed Maddog targeting launcher aircraft at launch Fixed broken clamp logic for right-throttle Fixed F-15 paddle AP bug and release of weapons Fixed ImGui memory leak Show network window with norender Fixed Altimeter tape Fixed Refuel CTD
Please run your updater to retrieve the update!

Thank you

Note: Falcon BMS 4.37.3 (x64) Build 1358
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Falcon BMS 4.37 U3.1 - Hotfix

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Dear community,

A hotfix for Falcon BMS 4.37 U3 was released as 4.37.3.1.

Please run your updaters!

Fix:
Alternative launcher 2.4.1.5 Editor fix for LOD mass conversion ( set g_bUseBMLModels 0 in config )
IMPORTANT: Please make sure you remove set g_bUseBMLModels 0 after you converted your old theater!
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Falcon BMS 4.37 U3 - Incremental Installer

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DISCLAIMER: Any existing theaters will crash and cease to work due to a major change in 3D database…

Ladies and Gentlemen,

on behalf of the entire BMS development team, I am happy to announce that the latest iteration of the Microprose Falcon 4.0 total conversion modification - Benchmark Sims 4.37 U3 - is available for you to enjoy RIGHT NOW!

BMS 4.37 U3 requires a legit installation of a Falcon 4.0 (all older and newer versions are accepted alike, i.e. Microprose, Hasbro, GOG, Steam, Retroism). The check is performed both at setup time and every time you start BMS. If no valid installation is found, BMS will exit with a corresponding error message.

For those of you who are new to Falcon and still need a legacy Falcon 4.0 license, you’re lucky, as there are various season sales going on.
Retroism GOG
If you have already installed BMS 4.37 Full Installer you will need to launch the “updater.exe” in Falcon BMS root folder (or from the new launcher). Alternatively, you can use the offline incremental installer available on the Falcon BMS Download page.

This mod may not be used for any commercial purposes. Any such use may constitute a violation of the intellectual property of Tommo Inc and the non-commercial Terms and Conditions under which Benchmark Sims make this mod available to you.

After the update, when starting BMS, the version string in the BMS UI will now read:
FALCON BMS 4.37.3 (X64) BUILD 1329

4.37 U3 CHANGELOG

A big THANK YOU to everyone in the BMS development team and to the gents from Microprose and Tommo who made this release possible!

Now download and enjoy! 🙂

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Falcon BMS 4.37 U2 - Incremental Installer

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DISCLAIMER: Do not update over a modded 3D KTO Database, it will corrupt your install…

Ladies and Gentlemen,

on behalf of the entire BMS development team, I am happy to announce that the latest iteration of the Tommo Inc Falcon 4.0 total conversion modification - Benchmark Sims 4.37 U2 - is available for you to enjoy RIGHT NOW!

BMS 4.37 U2 requires a legit installation of a Falcon 4.0 (all older and newer versions are accepted alike, i.e. Microprose, Hasbro, GOG, Steam, Retroism). The check is performed both at setup time and every time you start BMS. If no valid installation is found, BMS will exit with a corresponding error message.

For those of you who are new to Falcon and still need a legacy Falcon 4.0 license, you’re lucky, as there are various season sales going on.
Retroism GOG
If you have already installed BMS 4.37 Full Installer you will need to launch the “updater.exe” in Falcon BMS root folder (or from the new launcher). Alternatively, you can use the offline incremental installer available on the Falcon BMS Download page.

This mod may not be used for any commercial purposes. Any such use may constitute a violation of the intellectual property of Tommo Inc and the non-commercial Terms and Conditions under which Benchmark Sims make this mod available to you.

After the update, when starting BMS, the version string in the BMS UI will now read:
FALCON BMS 4.37.2 (X64) BUILD 521

4.37 U2 CHANGELOG

A big THANK YOU to everyone in the BMS development team and to the gents from TOMMO INC who made this release possible!

Now download and enjoy! 🙂

DOWNLOAD
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Falcon BMS 4.37 U1 - Incremental Installer

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DISCLAIMER: Do not update over a modded 3D KTO Database, it will corrupt your install…

Ladies and Gentlemen,

on behalf of the entire BMS development team, I am happy to announce that the latest iteration of the Tommo Inc Falcon 4.0 total conversion modification - Benchmark Sims 4.37 U1 - is available for you to enjoy RIGHT NOW!

BMS 4.37 U1 requires a legit installation of a Falcon 4.0 (all older and newer versions are accepted alike, i.e. Microprose, Hasbro, GOG, Steam, Retroism). The check is performed both at setup time and every time you start BMS. If no valid installation is found, BMS will exit with a corresponding error message.

For those of you who are new to Falcon and still need a legacy Falcon 4.0 license, you’re lucky, as there are various season sales going on.
Retroism GOG
If you have already installed BMS 4.37 Full Installer you will need to launch the “updater.exe” in Falcon BMS root folder (or from the new launcher). Alternatively, you can use the offline incremental installer available on the Falcon BMS Download page.

This mod may not be used for any commercial purposes. Any such use may constitute a violation of the intellectual property of Tommo Inc and the non-commercial Terms and Conditions under which Benchmark Sims make this mod available to you.

After the update, when starting BMS, the version string in the BMS UI will now read:
Falcon BMS 4.37.1 (x64) Build 451

4.37 U1 CHANGELOG

A big THANK YOU to everyone in the BMS development team and to the gents from TOMMO INC who made this release possible!

Now download and enjoy! 🙂

DOWNLOAD
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Falcon BMS 4.37 - Full Installer

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Ladies and Gentlemen,

on behalf of the entire BMS development team, I am happy to announce that the latest iteration of the Tommo Inc Falcon 4.0 total conversion modification - Benchmark Sims 4.37 - is available for you to enjoy as of RIGHT NOW!

BMS 4.37 requires a legit installation of a Falcon 4.0 (all older and newer versions are accepted alike, i.e. Microprose, Hasbro, GOG, Steam, Retroism). The check is performed both at setup time and every time you start BMS. If no valid installation is found, BMS will exit with a corresponding error message.

For those of you who are new to Falcon and still need a legacy Falcon 4.0 license, you’re lucky, as there are various season sales going on.
Retroism GOG
Note that this is NOT an exhaustive list of where to buy Falcon 4.0, it’s just a list of retailers known to me (best effort) that offer sales/discounts, for your convenience. The list will not be updated.

This mod may not be used for any commercial purposes. Any such use may constitute a violation of the intellectual property of Tommo Inc and the non-commercial Terms and Conditions under which Benchmark Sims make this mod available to you.

BMS 4.37 comes with a plethora of changes and fixes. As with each major BMS release, a full changelog would fill whole books. Instead, we’ve summarized the most important changes for you here: 4.37 Changelog

You will find all documentation and manuals for Falcon BMS 4.37, Please refer here
NOTES: 4.37 is not an update to the former 4.36, but a new independent base installation 4.37 can co-exist with 4.36 on the same machine
— The build number string in the Falcon UI will read “4.37.0 (x64) Build 322” for the base installation
A big THANK YOU to everyone in the BMS development team and to the gents from TOMMO INC who made this release possible!
Now download and enjoy! 🙂

DOWNLOAD
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New Falcon BMS Download Locations

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As you can see, the forum has changed quite a bit and you can now access all public releases from Falcon BMS on our new dedicated webpage:

https://www.falcon-bms.com/downloads/

You will have 4.35, 4.34 and 4.33 available for download from there!

Enjoy the virtual skies!
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Weather Commander Released

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BMS 4.33 comes with some amazing new weather code.
You can now create local weather which you can “paint” on the theater map.
Weather Commander is a tool for creating and editing these weather maps.

Latest version is 1.3.0.13
Get the download here
http://www.weapondeliveryplanner.nl/download/index.html

Highlights
Create new weather maps. Edit weather maps. See the weather map move across the theater.
New features and fixes. –----------------------------------------------------------------**–--------
Ver: 1.3.0.13** (15Jan2020)
Added, Compatible with file version 7. Added, Compatible with file version 6.
–----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Ver: 1.3.0.11 (19Apr2019)
Added, Compatible with file version 5. Fixed, Animation.
–----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Ver: 1.2.9.0 (18Apr2016)
Changed, Registry reading.
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Ver: 1.2.8.0 (15Sep2015)
Added, tray icon including a feature to reset the tool location.

Enjoy,

Falcas
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Weapon Delivery Planner

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Hi,

Now that BMS has been released, Weapon Delivery Planner, (WDP in short) can also be released.
WDP is a planning tool for Falcon that will help the pilot. The program contains so much that is is beyond this post.
Check out this website for the download and articles about WDP.
http://www.weapondeliveryplanner.nl

Just a couple of things that WDP will do for you.
Manage your DTC. More than you can actually do in BMS itself. Create a datacard/lineup card with a few clicks. Manage all the files for large MP flights.
and much much more 😄

You need .NET4.5 installed on your system.
.NET
As well as Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=5555

Discuss here:
Weapon Delivery Planner thread

Enjoy,

Falcas

New Features and changes.
Weapon Delivery Planner 3.7.24 build 232 (13 Feb 2023.)
Map
Added, Crotale and Roland to thread options.
Datacard
Fixed, Block and T/O fuel value in case the flight was already airborne and used fuel. Changed, In case the flight is already airborne, the T/O fuel is no longer shown. Added, Initial Fuel is now correctly shown on the datacard. (Was already implemented for Performance).
POP-UP
Changed, clicking on the “N”, “E”, “S”, “W” label, sets the heading directly.
HADB
Fixed, Drawing HADB close in map Changed, clicking on the “N”, “E”, “S”, “W” label, sets the heading directly. Changed, clicking on the “0”, “30”, “60”, “90” label, sets the angle off directly.
TOSS
Fixed, Drawing TOSS close in map Changed, clicking on the “N”, “E”, “S”, “W” label, sets the heading directly. Changed, clicking on the “0”, “30”, “60”, “90” label, sets the angle off directly.
Weapon Delivery Planner 3.7.22 build 227 (01 Jan 2023.)

Main
Fixed, HDR message.
Threats
Database updates.
Kneeboard
Added, couple of protections.
Weapon Delivery Planner 3.7.21 build 225 (25 Oct 2022.)

Main
Possible fix for Win11.
Threats
Added, fields InServiceStart, InServiceEnd to replace Operantional. Added, Previous which indicates the previous entity which was replaced by this one. Added, ReplacedBy which indicated the entity it has been replaced by. Added, Missile Classification (Info what AIM means) Database updates. Fixed a couple of minor issues.
Datacard
Changing the Alternate airport you get promted if you want to move the last STPT to this position.
This has only effect on the DTC, not the mission file! Kneeboard fixed Aiport schedule overlapping. Changing to a different flight inside the package now correctly clears the target data.
DTC
Added, button to rebuild the complete STPT list. Data is taken from the flight selected. Fixed, make sure the MFD is set even if it is not found in the Callsign.ini
Weapon Delivery Planner 3.7.20 build 216 (17 Jun 2022.)

Main
With chart creation, in case a freq is “zero” dashes are written. Some charts updated.
Settings
Added, option to reload the WDP database.
Datacard
Possible fix for crash in Multi kneeboard.
Map
Line drawing feature, small details.
DTC
If PPT type was not found in the PPT.ini, it will be indicated by red color. Instead of the type, the PPT code is shown.
Database
Korea Airport and Area database update. Balkan Airport and Area database update.
Weapon Delivery Planner 3.7.19 build 208 (24 Apr 2022.)

Main
For each runway a Parking Chart can be added to the database. Parking chart can be viewed, saved with the datacards or added to the Kneeboard. Chart display enlarged and made possible to zoom. Improved, showing ground chart.
Datacard
Fixed, showing the formation for each STPT. For Dep, Arr and Altn Apt. Added button to see the Ground Chart. Added, Option to toggle between feet, nm and km for the Attack profile (VIP/VRP). Added, Saving the datacard will also save a list of Friendly airbase frequencies. Possible fix for ATIS and METAR with MIL Codes.
Map
String drawing fixed in case you select a theater which is not in your BMS install. Fixed, Selection of tanker tracks. Fixed, Map measure feature. (track was wrong) Enabled Coordination grid drawing.
DTC
Navoffset Modesel is now saved as “none”, “vip” or “vrp”.
This needs BMS build 25688 or higher to work. Else it saves as old style 0,1,2. If the Runway center and threshold coordinates are not found in the WDP database, they are now calculated from the database.
PPT
Battalions are checked if they are on an Objective. If so, the first Radar PT is used for the location of the PPT. PPT now has local elevation added. Thread location looks for the Objective SAM Radar PT to get its position. If not found, back to old which is battalion X/Y in Km.
Database
Airport X/Y flipped where needed.
Kneeboard
In case the picture is horizontal (Kneeboard is vertical) the picture is rotated.
Left will be rotated counter clockwise and right side clockwise. Fixed, Kneeboards not saving Airport schedule. Added, If Ground chart is missing, it is now created. Added, If Parking chart is missing, it is now created.
Weapon Delivery Planner 3.7.18 build 180 (02 Oct 2021.)

Main
WDP own database changed to directories for each Theater.
By just adding/removing this directory you can add/remove the theater to WDP.
The XML files included are also made easier to manage
Maps have also been moved to each theater directory.
For the maps there is a fallback in case it can’t find the map. Fallback is first looking for the map in the map directory. If still not found it goes for the empty map. Added, theater Middle East large size.
Datacard
Make sure to check the last landing STPT to get the alternate airport
DTC
Fix for shift in Open STPT 2 Added ablility to manualy set the VIP, VRP and OAs
Loadout
Fixed, checking of exact fuel loaded for each aircraft in a flight.
Selecting the seat of a AC in the flight can be different now for fuel**.
Tutorials

Recorded with version 3.4.4, so there are some small changes and additions.
Currently there are 10 parts.

DTC part 1

DTC part 2
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Falcon BMS 4.36 U3 - Incremental Installer

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Ladies and Gentlemen,

on behalf of the entire BMS development team, I am happy to announce that the latest iteration of the Tommo Inc Falcon 4.0 total conversion modification - Benchmark Sims 4.36 U3 - is available for you to enjoy RIGHT NOW!

BMS 4.36 U3 requires a legit installation of a Falcon 4.0 (all older and newer versions are accepted alike, i.e. Microprose, Hasbro, GOG, Steam, Retroism). The check is performed both at setup time and every time you start BMS. If no valid installation is found, BMS will exit with a corresponding error message.

U3 is an incremental update on top of 4.36 base + U1 + U2, so you need to have the BMS 4.36 Full Installer package and Update 1 and Update 2 available on your PC. You can both update your existing 4.36 base + U1 +U2 installation as well as perform a fresh 4.36 base + U1 + U2 + U3 installation from scratch, as you like. See the installation instructions below for details.

This mod may not be used for any commercial purposes. Any such use may constitute a violation of the intellectual property of Tommo Inc and the non-commercial Terms and Conditions under which Benchmark Sims make this mod available to you.

Installation instructions (they will be shown as well once you run the U3 installer):

DESTINATION FOLDER: Update 3 must be targeted at the original Falcon BMS 4.36 Setup folder, NOT at your Falcon BMS installation location! After the update installer has been finished, it will run the Falcon BMS Setup program to either apply the update to an existing BMS 4.36 base + U1 + U2 installation (choose ‘Manage product updates’), or perform a fresh 4.36 base + U1 + U2 + U3 installation from scratch.

Please refer to: WIKI Installation page to see how to proceed with BMS update.

After the update, when starting BMS, the version string in the BMS UI will now read:
Falcon BMS 4.36.3 (x64) Build 26590

4.36 U3 CHANGELOG

A big THANK YOU to everyone in the BMS development team and to the gents from TOMMO INC who made this release possible!

Now download and enjoy! 🙂

DOWNLOAD
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Falcon BMS 4.36 U2 - Incremental Installer

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Ladies and Gentlemen,

on behalf of the entire BMS development team, I am happy to announce that the latest iteration of the Tommo Inc Falcon 4.0 total conversion modification - Benchmark Sims 4.36 U2 - is available for you to enjoy RIGHT NOW!

BMS 4.36 U2 requires a legit installation of a Falcon 4.0 (all older and newer versions are accepted alike, i.e. Microprose, Hasbro, GOG, Steam, Retroism). The check is performed both at setup time and every time you start BMS. If no valid installation is found, BMS will exit with a corresponding error message.

U2 is an incremental update on top of 4.36 base + U1, so you need to have the BMS 4.36 Full Installer package and Update 1 available on your PC. You can both update your existing 4.36 base + U1 installation as well as perform a fresh 4.36 base + U1 + U2 installation from scratch, as you like. See the installation instructions below for details.

This mod may not be used for any commercial purposes. Any such use may constitute a violation of the intellectual property of Tommo Inc and the non-commercial Terms and Conditions under which Benchmark Sims make this mod available to you.

Installation instructions (they will be shown as well once you run the U2 installer):

DESTINATION FOLDER: Update 2 must be targeted at the original Falcon BMS 4.36 Setup folder, NOT at your Falcon BMS installation location! After the update installer has been finished, it will run the Falcon BMS Setup program to either apply the update to an existing BMS 4.36 base + U1 installation (choose ‘Manage product updates’), or perform a fresh 4.36 base + U1 + U2 installation from scratch.

Please refer to: WIKI Installation page to see how to proceed with BMS update.

After the update, when starting BMS, the version string in the BMS UI will now read:
Falcon BMS 4.36.2 (x64) Build 26508

4.36 U2 CHANGELOG

A big THANK YOU to everyone in the BMS development team and to the gents from TOMMO INC who made this release possible!

Now download and enjoy! 🙂

DOWNLOAD
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Falcon BMS 4.36 U1 - Incremental Installer

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Ladies and Gentlemen,

on behalf of the entire BMS development team, I am happy to announce that the latest iteration of the Tommo Inc Falcon 4.0 total conversion modification - Benchmark Sims 4.36 U1 - is available for you to enjoy RIGHT NOW!

BMS 4.36 U1 requires a legit installation of a Falcon 4.0 (all older and newer versions are accepted alike, i.e. Microprose, Hasbro, GOG, Steam, Retroism). The check is performed both at setup time and every time you start BMS. If no valid installation is found, BMS will exit with a corresponding error message.

U1 is an incremental update on top of 4.36 base, so you need to have the BMS 4.36 Full Installer package available on your PC. You can both update your existing 4.36 base installation as well as perform a fresh 4.36 base + U1 installation from scratch, as you like. See the installation instructions below for details.

This mod may not be used for any commercial purposes. Any such use may constitute a violation of the intellectual property of Tommo Inc and the non-commercial Terms and Conditions under which Benchmark Sims make this mod available to you.

Installation instructions (they will be shown as well once you run the U1 installer):

DESTINATION FOLDER: Update 1 must be targeted at the original Falcon BMS 4.36 Setup folder, NOT at your Falcon BMS installation location! After the update installer has been finished, it will run the Falcon BMS Setup program to either apply the update to an existing BMS 4.36 base installation (choose ‘Manage product updates’), or perform a fresh 4.36 base + U1 installation from scratch.

Please refer to: WIKI Installation page to see how to proceed with BMS update.

After the update, when starting BMS, the version string in the BMS UI will now read:
Falcon BMS 4.36.1 (x64) Build 26443

VERY IMPORTANT:
If you apply the update from an existing BMS 4.36.0 base installation and implemented the previous fix, make sure you only keep those fixes lines in “falcon BMS.cfg” (User/config folder):
set g_sPriorityFixes "all" // Dev Setting set g_sCompatibleChanges "all" // Dev Setting set g_sNonCompatibleChanges "all-DURANDAL" // Dev Setting
4.36 U1 CHANGELOG

A big THANK YOU to everyone in the BMS development team and to the gents from TOMMO INC who made this release possible!

Now download and enjoy! 🙂

DOWNLOAD
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Falcon BMS 4.36 - Full Installer

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Ladies and Gentlemen,

on behalf of the entire BMS development team, I am happy to announce that the latest iteration of the Tommo Inc Falcon 4.0 total conversion modification - Benchmark Sims 4.36 - is available for you to enjoy as of RIGHT NOW!

BMS 4.36 requires a legit installation of a Falcon 4.0 (all older and newer versions are accepted alike, i.e. Microprose, Hasbro, GOG, Steam, Retroism). The check is performed both at setup time and every time you start BMS. If no valid installation is found, BMS will exit with a corresponding error message.

For those of you who are new to Falcon and still need a legacy Falcon 4.0 license, you’re lucky, as there are various season sales going on.
Retroism GOG
Note that this is NOT an exhaustive list of where to buy Falcon 4.0, it’s just a list of retailers known to me (best effort) that offer sales/discounts, for your convenience. The list will not be updated.

This mod may not be used for any commercial purposes. Any such use may constitute a violation of the intellectual property of Tommo Inc and the non-commercial Terms and Conditions under which Benchmark Sims make this mod available to you.

BMS 4.36 comes with a plethora of changes. As with each major BMS release, a full changelog would fill whole books. Instead, we’ve summarized the most important changes for you here: 4.36 Changelog

You will find all documentation and manuals for Falcon BMS 4.36, Please refer here
NOTES: 4.36 is not an update to the former 4.35, but a new independent base installation 4.36 can co-exist with 4.35 on the same machine
— The build number string in the Falcon UI will read “4.36.0 (x64) Build 26181” for the base installation
A big THANK YOU to everyone in the BMS development team and to the gents from TOMMO INC who made this release possible!
Now download and enjoy! 🙂

DOWNLOAD
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Falcon BMS 4.35 U3 - Incremental Installer

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We would like to bring to your attention that we found a bug in U3 code. Thanks @victor031 for bringing this up and reporting the bug: https://forum.falcon-bms.com/topic/21415/atc-issue-ai-won-t-land

Basically, some aircraft will refuse to land in overhead situation. Please, add this to your Falcon BMS.cfg located in your Falcon BMS 4.35\User\Config folder (it can be anywhere, just append it as the last line), which will disable the offending code:
set g_sPriorityFixes "-76"
If you do not do it, you risk having several aircraft stuck.
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Falcon BMS 4.35 U2 - Incremental Installer

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Ladies and Gentlemen,

on behalf of the entire BMS development team, I am happy to announce that the latest iteration of the Billion Soft Falcon 4.0 total conversion modification - Benchmark Sims 4.35 U2 - is available for you to enjoy as of RIGHT NOW!

BMS 4.35 U2 requires a legit installation of a Falcon 4.0 (all older and newer versions are accepted alike, i.e. Microprose, Hasbro, GOG, Steam, Retroism). The check is performed both at setup time and every time you start BMS. If no valid installation is found, BMS will exit with a corresponding error message.

U2 is an incremental update on top of 4.35 base + U1, so you need to have the BMS 4.35 Full Installer package and Update 1 available on your PC. You can both update your existing 4.35 base + U1 installation as well as perform a fresh 4.35 base + U1 + U2 installation from scratch, as you like. See the installation instructions below for details.

This mod may not be used for any commercial purposes. Any such use may constitute a violation of the intellectual property of Billion Soft (Hong Kong) Limited and the non-commercial Terms and Conditions under which Benchmark Sims make this mod available to you.

Installation instructions (they will be shown as well once you run the U2 installer):

_DESTINATION FOLDER: Update 2 must be targeted at the original Falcon BMS 4.35 Setup folder, NOT at your Falcon BMS installation location! After the update installer has been finished, it will run the Falcon BMS Setup program to either apply the update to an existing BMS 4.35 base + U1 installation (choose ‘Manage product updates’), or perform a fresh 4.35 base + U1 + U2 installation from scratch.

CONFIG FILE: U2 does replace your existing config file! Make a backup of the config file but do not replace the newly installed one. Use the backup as a reference for settings that may need to be put back in place.

Step-by-step details:

(1) The pre-requirement for installing the update is to have the original BMS 4.35 Setup folder available. That is the one with the blue colored Setup.exe. Take a note on the folder name where this exe is. This folder is NOT your actual game folder that you use to start BMS itself. It’s the folder wherever you downloaded and extracted the original BMS 4.35 base installer.

(2) Note: You need the original BMS 4.35 Setup folder + U1, as U2 is incremental only (like all BMS updates).

(3) Next, RUN (do not unzip) the U2 installer. It will ask you where the BMS setup folder is. Select the folder that you have identified in the 1st step.

(4) Note: Running the U2 installer will NOT actually install U2! Instead, it will update your original BMS 4.35 Setup folder + U1 to include the new U2 data.

(4) After the U2 installer has finished, it will run the blue colored Setup.exe that you have identified in the 1st step. Either perform a fresh new installation, or update your existing 4.35 base + U1 installation by choosing ‘Manage product updates’. U2 will now be shown in addition to the 4.35 base + U1 installation.

(5) After the update, when starting BMS, the version string in the BMS UI will now read:
Falcon BMS 4.35.2 (x64) Build 23835_

Here’s the 4.35 U1 -> 4.35 U2 changelog:
Generic Information & Known issues: =================================== — The build number string in the Falcon UI will read "4.35.2 (x64) Build 23835" after the update. — The shortcuts in the start menu and on your desktop will NOT be renamed to U2, they will still read "Falcon BMS 4.35" after the update, feel free to rename them manually. — The following change log is by no means complete. Its purpose is to give you a quick overview about the highlights. You can expect tons of smaller tweaks and fixes. — If you have any questions or found bugs regarding the change log items please always! reference the revision number, e.g. "(r12345)". — Note: None of the manuals have been updated yet. The 4.35.1 manuals remain valid. File Updates: ============= - Falcon BMS.cfg [color][b]YES[/b][/color] - IVC Client.ini [color]NO[/color] - RTTClient.ini [color]NO[/color] - RTTServer.ini [color]NO[/color] - Key Files [color]NO[/color] - Note: Please [b]always [/b]update the files manually. [b]Don't copy paste![/b] Table of content: ================= 01\. CTD fixes 02\. Falcon BMS.cfg changes 03\. Shared Memory changes 04\. Tool updates 05\. Key File & Input fixes & updates 06\. Multiplayer fixes & improvements 07\. ATC fixes & improvements 08\. Weather fixes & improvements 09\. Various code fixes & improvements 10\. Various data fixes & improvements 01\. CTD fixes: ============== - Fixed CTDs related to gndai. (r23563) - Fixed CTDs after map erase, iterator is invalided for that position. (r23591) - Avoid dangling pointer after deleting pn->subPartData. (r23592) - CTD fix when pilot nid is above hardcoded 686\. (r23637) - Fixed gndai waypoint CTD. (r23646) - CTD fix in the whole ATC state machine, rule out helos from ATC entirely. (r23681) - CTD fix in landme (null ptr check). (r23702) - Locked simloop UpdateATC, since this can be called from campaign thread (race condition CTD). (r23765) - Fixes alpha CTD due to different viewports. (r23432) - Fixes nullptr PAKmap CTD. (r23348) - CTD fix, related to nullptr insertion of GroupDrawLists. (r23356) - Fix for pure virtual CTDs. (r23389) - Tons of other CTD fixes. 02\. Falcon BMS.cfg changes: =========================== - Added missing lines in the Falcon BMS.cfg (r14319): * set g_nRespawnTimeforStuckAI (default 6 minutes). ReagTimer and DeagTimer adjusted accordingly. * set g_bHostDisableP2pForDubiousConnections (default 0/false). Should be activated for large MP events. Note: - U2 *does* replace your existing config file. Do *not* make a backup! - Instead, re-configure from scratch based on the new file, otherwise you'll miss new config options. 03\. Shared Memory changes ========================= NONE 04\. Tool updates ================ - Fixed the BMS Editor 'Model Viewer' (r23421) 05\. Key File & Input fixes & updates ==================================== NONE 06\. Multiplayer fixes & improvements ==================================== NONE 07\. ATC fixes & improvements ============================ - Make sure DigitalBrain rWindex is aligned with the ATC / Airbase in the whole landme function. (r23681) - ATCMsg is missing a break statement. In case of lParked, info can be destroyed and default case will access it. - Fix for ATCBrain::GetOppositeRunway (r23629) - pointer in ATCBrain::ProcessQueue() gets deleted twice. (r23652) - Fix in ATCBrain: Pointer nextTakeoff may become dangling during function. (r23660) 08\. Weather fixes & improvements ================================ NONE 09\. Various code fixes & improvements: ====================================== Note: The following changes may include data & 3ddb updates as well. - Fixed ground Units not reaggregating and memory corruption as well. (r23506) - Fixed ObjectLOD races -> missing cockpit and model problems. (r23562) - Fixed repairing code in campaign thread. It will now send a message to SimLoop thread and all clients to repair the given feature. (r23564) - Fix Squadron stores ressuply when aircraft are coming back home. (r23580) - Added critical section during ObjectLOD::Unload.This can avoid a leak, in the case of unload/load/unload sequences. (r23593) - Fix for out of bounds access in the O_Output WordWrap function. (r23606) - Prevent accessing the team array out of bounds. (r23607) - Avoid buffer overflow write, which caused memory corrupption in SetAcLoadout. (r23611) - Fixed TGP being blocked after loosing a flight element. (r23611) - When movieClose is called, we can release the surface twice, causing undefined behavior. (r23621) - BaseBrain lastTarget is not referencing the object it points to. As a result, it may become dangling when targetPtr is dereferenced. (r23627) - Fixed UI_UpdateOccupationMap (r23637) - Fixes deadlock due to ArrestorDraw. (r23639) - Fix for SimVehicleClass::Sleep is not nulling death message. (r23661) - Make sure to call ClearTarget on SimBrain destructor, to avoid leaks. (r23664) - Fix for Weapon fire msg is converting helicopter to aircraft. (r23665) - Fixed overruns within the 3D-interpolationfunction (MissileClass::GetRMax, GetRneMax and GetRopt)when it tries to access the assumed 3D-data. (r23692) - Added precondition checks and fixes in 1, 2 and 3D-interpolation function. (r23693) - Fixed bogus values being read outside the data table array. (r23693) - Fixed memory leak in SimWeapon::launcher. (r23718) - Fixed bad cockpit text drawing outside Start and Finish frame. (r23726) - Fixed memory corruption in CameraDrawList. (r23727) - Fixed zero devision in GetRMax. (r23736) - Fix to avoid deleting any waypoint from SimVehicleClass which is shared with gNavigationSys waypoints. (r23737) - Avoid dispatcher races (UI and campaign for example) when leaving campaign or 3d (depending on game type). (r23739) - Added Copy paste functionality in edit box and chat command line. (r23755) - AIM120 fixes: That makes MADDOG shots a defensive of WVR mode as expected. (r23761) * MADDOG : goes active as soon as off the rail and scan with a limited range capability * MADDOG : does not loft anymore since has no information on range when fired * HOJ : HOJ is only capable when the missile went active - Fixed AI reacting to missile too early when missile was in HPRF instead of MPRF. (r23762) - Fixed out of bounds fix in ooutput: when SetText is called on an existing O_Output. (r23770) - Fixed Terrain loading race. (r23774) - Fixed Shadow map was not being cleared after sundown. (r23792) - Fixed race possibilities while exiting campaign/TE. (r23795) - Fixes nan values due to InJetWash computation. (r23435) - Fix Heat Blur positioning and velocity when aircraft is in Idle. (r23401) - Fix heat Blur not oriented correctly with vectoring thrust. (r23401) - And many, many more. 10\. Various data fixes & improvements: ====================================== Note: The following changes may include code & 3ddb updates as well. - Updated ambiant light since we have real moon now. (r14084) - Fixed TracersGreen and TracersRed missing alpha channel. (r14141) - Fixed Al-Tariq bomb : mimic the GBU-54 instead of the GBU-12\. (r14142) - Fixed F18 series totally out of control while landing. (r14186) - F-16 Cockpits updated. (r14333) * Made flight control stick move (very little) * Fixed seat adjustment switch. Now it has the washer and jam nut on the sidewall to hold the switch. * Added more switches on the 2 seater F-16s for more real life accuracy. * Textures updated. - Fixed JFS Start does not work in all non F-16 cockpits. (r14339) - Fixed Unit Flight's element for ASW, ECM, Recon and Tanker types. (r14340) - Updated American F-16 CCIP pit avionics panel to the more correct panel. (r14347) - Fixed RSAF F-16 IFF panel. Digits were not working. (r14347) - Fixed F-16 Sufa cockpit. Changed from Aux Comm to IFF panel. (r14350) - Cleaned up some texture misalignments on the night lighting and missing backlighting in some areas of some cockpits. (r14360) - Disabled the MAP switch on the PXIII F-16 since it is not used. GPS switch now moves instead of the GPS and MAP switch. Hotspot updated. (r14360) - Fixed Sufa Altimeter (6 digit). Was only showing 1/2 the digits. (r14360) - Fixed ALS for Kimhae RWY 36R that had one element in the middle of the Taxiway A. (r14365) - Updated shaders. (r14370) - All Hotas Basic key files are now available in the UI Controllers Setup "Load Keyboard". (r14375) - Fixed F-16 EAF incorrect AGM65G loadout. (r14377) - Various Texture updates.
A) The primary distribution method is by TORRENT, as always:

Falcon_BMS_4.35_U2_Incremental.torrent
File: Falcon_BMS_4.35_U2_Incremental.torrent Size: 17.97 KB MD5: f3a86fa395f740dad76c8a45cfb7af83 File: Falcon_BMS_4.35_U2_Incremental.exe Size: 115.38 MB MD5: a68e8a933c88bb31d8b275cb57e50d8b
B) If you can not use the torrent - please DO try it first! - we will have direct links as a fallback (as soon as the torrent is “stable”):

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AtDlhlQfDLAFIwUid6HSdY63SG7nyJNS/view?usp=drivesdk

Please do NOT post alternate download mirrors in the forum if you want to offer a mirror. Give the torrent some time to get stable (won’t take longer than a day). If you want to offer a mirror, please PM one of the mods, they will take care about adding the links here.

A big THANK YOU to everyone in the BMS development team and to the gents from BILLION SOFT who made this release possible!

Now download and enjoy! 🙂
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Falcon BMS 4.35 U1 - Incremental Installer

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Ladies and Gentlemen,

on behalf of the entire BMS development team, I am happy to announce that the latest iteration of the Billion Soft Falcon 4.0 total conversion modification - Benchmark Sims 4.35 U1 - is available for you to enjoy as of RIGHT NOW!

BMS 4.35 U1 requires a legit installation of a Falcon 4.0 (all older and newer versions are accepted alike, i.e. Microprose, Hasbro, GOG, Steam, Retroism). The check is performed both at setup time and every time you start BMS. If no valid installation is found, BMS will exit with a corresponding error message.

U1 is an incremental update on top of 4.35 base, so you need to have the BMS 4.35 Full Installer package available on your PC. You can both update your existing 4.35 base installation as well as perform a fresh 4.35 base + U1 installation from scratch, as you like. See the installation instructions below for details.

This mod may not be used for any commercial purposes. Any such use may constitute a violation of the intellectual property of Billion Soft (Hong Kong) Limited and the non-commercial Terms and Conditions under which Benchmark Sims make this mod available to you.

Installation instructions (they will be shown as well once you run the U1 installer):

_DESTINATION FOLDER: Update 1 must be targeted at the original Falcon BMS 4.35 Setup folder, NOT at your Falcon BMS installation location! After the update installer has been finished, it will run the Falcon BMS Setup program to either apply the update to an existing BMS 4.35 base installation (choose ‘Manage product updates’), or perform a fresh 4.35 base + U1 installation from scratch.

CONFIG FILE: U1 does not replace your existing config file.

Step-by-step details:

(1) The pre-requirement for installing the update is to have the original BMS 4.35 Setup folder available. That is the one with the blue colored Setup.exe. Take a note on the folder name where this exe is. This folder is NOT your actual game folder that you use to start BMS itself. It’s the folder wherever you downloaded and extracted the original BMS 4.35 base installer.

(2) Note: You need the original BMS 4.35 Setup folder, as U1 is incremental only (like all BMS updates).

(3) Next, RUN (do not unzip) the U1 installer. It will ask you where the BMS setup folder is. Select the folder that you have identified in the 1st step.

(4) Note: Running the U1 installer will NOT actually install U1! Instead, it will update your original BMS 4.35 Setup folder to include the new U1 data.

(4) After the U1 installer has finished, it will run the blue colored Setup.exe that you have identified in the 1st step. Either perform a fresh new installation, or update your existing 4.35 base installation by choosing ‘Manage product updates’. U1 will now be shown in addition to the 4.35 base installation.

(5) After the update, when starting BMS, the version string in the BMS UI will now read:
Falcon BMS 4.35.1 (x64) Build 23064_

Here’s the 4.35 base -> 4.35 U1 changelog:
3DDB (rev 13641) ------------------- Fixed the C17 3D models ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Data (rev 13663 -> 13943) -------------------- r13943 Fixed airbases (critical) - part 2 (final) --------------------- r13940 Fixed airbases (critical) - part 1 --------------------- r13919 Fixed wrong key file descriptions and typos --------------------- r13909 Fixed te_new.tac file : set the initial start time to 7:30:00z to create enough time margin for TOS shifting before the day begins --------------------- r13854 Fixed IFF and TGP definition in fm file for some F-16 types (RJAF / IAF / EAF) --------------------- r13852 RTTRemote: updated to v3.3.0.3 - Implemented network congestion control for RTTServer/RTTClient communication - RTTServer can now be configured to limit its maximum bandwidth usage per client - Check the RTTServer.ini for the new config option "LIMIT_MBPS" --------------------- r13831 RTTRemote: added missing info about "RakNetDefinesOverrides.h" options to "RTTNetData.h" --------------------- r13823 Fixed BrakeAbsorptionFactor value for aircrafts with AFM files. Can't be less than 1.0 --------------------- r13816 Fixed MFD fonts --------------------- r13815 Adjust key combinations related to the DirectX window behavior - Alt+RETURN (Switch Windowed - Full Screen & Ctrl+Return (Switch Windowed - Borderless, was Alt+Backspace before) are integrated into the key files (as a reminder) - Remapping of the following key combinations: -- Full / Basic / Minimum / Blank key files: Reset Trim from Alt+Return -> Alt+F1 Caution Reset from Ctrl+Return -> Alt+F2 -- Pitbuilder key file: TWP Priority from Alt+Return (now used by Toggle Full Screen) -> Alt+Space TWP Msl Launch from Ctrl+Return (now used by Toggle Borderless) -> Ctrl+Space Seat Up from Ctrl+N (used by Instr Hdg Dec) -> Shft Alt+V Seat Down from Alt+N (used by Instr Hdg Push) -> Ctrl Alt+V Canopy Stop from Alt+B (used by Instr Hdg Inc) -> Shft Ctrl Alt+N Canopy Open from Shft Alt+V (changed with Seat Up) -> Shft Alt+N Canopy Close from Ctrl Alt+V (changed with Seat Down) -> Ctrl Alt+N UHF *4*.*** from Shft Ctrl Alt+F (Windows critical) -> Shft Ctrl Alt+M --------------------- r13813 Improved a bit the look of gun trail --------------------- r13810 Updated RTTRemote to v3.3.0.0, added possibility for *custom* remote shared mem clients (non-RTT) to also receive the data by means of UDP multicast on plain sockets independent of the "regular" RTTServer/RTTClient network protocol. See "MULTICAST.txt" for details --------------------- r13799 Critical fix for Kunsan airbase. Replacing a closed HAS (Feature Id 149) for an open HAS on south apron to avoid spanning into a closed HAS provoking player death as soon as it start taxiing --------------------- r13792 Added RTTNetData.h, it includes the network and message formats and flow definition and descriptions, to allow development of 3rd part RTT client applications --------------------- r13774 Fixed CTD when taking of from the Vinson carrier in "TE_BMS_10_Multination_War.tac" mission (from Team USA) --------------------- r13770 Fixed launch sequence for bru-42 and lau-88 rack --------------------- r13746 Fixed afterburner glare for all F-4 (was way too strong) --------------------- r13739 Fixed F-4M (had an F-16 cockpit) --------------------- r13734 Updated TacRef (added new items, updated existing ones, cleanup) --------------------- r13711 Rebuilt the Config.exe --------------------- r13706 Added new missions set --------------------- r13687 Fixed EvalFile.xml file : - Fixed "structural" typos (spaces/tabs) - Fixed section <eval id="25">which is dedicated for the weapons launch calls : -- Added lots of missing entries (weapons added in DB) --------------------- r13663 The old name TE_BMS_07_1 Vs 1 Strike do not fit exactly with the current standard = TE_BMS_07_1_Vs_1_Strike ------------------------------------------------------------------------</eval> Docs (rev 543 -> 550) ------------------- r552 Fixed some typos / mixed up descriptions --------------------- r551 Fixed a lot of layout issues - added missing screenshots - added navigation bookmarks --------------------- r550 Fixed mixed up descriptions for Parking Break Step Up / Down --------------------- r549 Fixed compiler error in Foxy software when trying to DL Cougar_DX.tmj to the Cougar --------------------- r547 Updated all device key files - updated all printouts - updated Key File Editor - added BMS Keystrokes - Defaults for Pitbuilder profile - updated Complete Callback List.txt --------------------- r546 Some minor tweaks and fixed cross reference links in the Harpoon chapter --------------------- r545 TO-BMS1F-16CM-34-1-1 -- Added revised AGM-84 Harpoon chapter (3.7) --------------------- r544 Added revised Harpoon chapter --------------------- r543 Updated Harpoon documentation --------------------- Exe (rev 22609 -> 23019) ------------------- r23019 Fixed terrain-related crash when TGP and Maverick WPN pages are open at the same time --------------------- r22946 Fixed Fog beeing applied when camera was above layer --------------------- r22945 Fixed FCR Target Speed and Target closure --------------------- r22943 CTD fix at MP campaign / TE joining. Fix memory corruption at ObjectiveDelta and Unit Loading --------------------- r22902 Adjusted key combinations related to the DirectX window behavior: - The toggle for window borders (CTRL+RETURN) will no longer trigger if ALT or SHIFT is pressed at the same time - The toggle for fullscreen (ALT+RETURN) will no longer trigger if CTRL or SHIFT is pressed at the same time --------------------- r22846 - Fixed OFM bouncing at landing - Fixed OFM positioning hiccups when speed is below 10 ft/sec - Fixed OFM pitching down on its front wheel when player pushes stick forward during rolling - "Improve" OFM pitch / braking behavior --------------------- r22808 CTD fix in GetIRFactor : Prevent sensors re targeting a UNIT after a SIM death --------------------- r22802 Fixed SAMS engaging without RWR warning when SAMS are located into hills / mountains --------------------- r22801 CTD fix in GndAI --------------------- r22799 Fixed transformations for models which have wires (lines) by calling the final RotateLightAndTransformIfNotDoneYet before drawing it --------------------- r22794 Fixed HDR from being applied to some surfaces --------------------- r22792 Adjusted key combinations related to the DirectX window behavior: - Num Enter is no longer considered - The toggle for window borders has been changed from ALT+BACKSPACE to CTRL+RETURN - The toggle for fullscreen now responds to only ALT+RETURN --------------------- r22785 Some more CPU optimizations --------------------- r22784 CPU optimizations: Postpone rotation of vertices and normals until before the final draw --------------------- r22781 More CPU optimization: Change matrix transpose operation to SIMD --------------------- r22778 More CPU performance optimizations: InView test (Basically frustum culling tests done by the CPU) improvements to use SIMD math. Some Monoprints optimizations - Some can be not cheap apparently --------------------- r22777 More CPU performance optimizations, especially should help when there are many objects to render --------------------- r22776 Fixed AI Jettison AG too soon when engaged by a missile --------------------- r22771 Remove flag "Warning treated as error" from libspeex and libspeexDSP projects --------------------- r22770 CTD fix in FCC : pointer check --------------------- r22769 CTD fix for Launch bar - non F18 type --------------------- r22767 Adjusted Bullseye fonts --------------------- r22765 Fixed ATC bad overhead side --------------------- r22764 Fixed Brakes beeing applied too slowly for Keyboard users when necessary: - When using "K", the full braking is applied in 0.5 seconds in case speed is >70 kts and antiskid is active - If antiskid is off , full braking is applied in 2.5 seconds which allows keyboard users to regulate their braking force - If speed is below 70 kts, full braking is applied in 2.5 seconds which allows smooth taxi braking --------------------- r22742 Enabled display of PS labels on Particle emitters. Activate via chat line: ".pslabels 1" to enable ".pslabels 0" to disable --------------------- r22704 CTD fix when theaters are set up so that the sun never rises or never sets (like Nordic in june) --------------------- r22701 Fixed clients not having clouds in some cases --------------------- r22700 Make sure we dont display Exit menu in MP for other players when one client ejects --------------------- r22699 Fixed SAM/SHIPS radar cones not beeing reliable in MP for cleints jointing after SAM deagged --------------------- r22698 Fixed TaksForce Radars not beeing updated correctly in MP --------------------- r22697 Fixed cable not catched on two points landing --------------------- r22696 CTD fix in Moon Phase computation --------------------- r22683 Some CPU performance optimization: Optimize matrix44 calculations to use SIMD Small optimization in LightManager --------------------- r22655 BattalionCommand CTD fix: make sure we dont have dangling pointers anymore Make sure we set up correct batallion hierarchy all the time --------------------- r22654 Activated LEAN when looking backward with natural head option for TIR users --------------------- r22653 Fixed AntiIce not impacting FTIT on PW229 --------------------- r22652 Fixed Canopy beeing closed in Ramp - MP --------------------- r22634 CTD fix for crashes when using IDM in a TE/Camp with less than 8 teams defined --------------------- r22633 Fixed AI poorly engaging with HARM (this is not acomplete fix which would require 3 to 4 weeks of patience) --------------------- r22632 Fixed HARM - AI going into space after launch --------------------- r22631 Fixed Wheels that were not blocked fully when antiskid off / failure and brake pressure applied too much vs RCR --------------------- r22630 Make Spawning more robust and run it only on server side --------------------- r22629 Fixed AI following leader dying --------------------- r22628 CTD in HARM POS / HAS --------------------- r22627 Fixed AI having difficulties to hit with some LGB's --------------------- r22625 Fixed Clouds not appearing when entering back and forth in TE / CAMP without commiting to 3D --------------------- r22623 Fixed Players not being able to be inserted in tanker queue properly --------------------- r22621 Fixed Loss of sound after beeing killed and respawn --------------------- r22620 Logbook UI: fixed large number of medals overflowing in other control causing wrong rank icon to be displayed --------------------- r22619 Fixed enabling RTT export freezes sim in 3D --------------------- r22609 Fixed RTT export freezes ---------------------
A) The primary distribution method is by TORRENT, as always:

Falcon_BMS_4.35_U1_Incremental.torrent
File: Falcon_BMS_4.35_U1_Incremental.torrent Size: 12.6 KB MD5: 4263211d08056a943a9972a25cb198d3 SHA-1: 1249cb586625f102032f2d6865df0118e10c7bae File: Falcon_BMS_4.35_U1_Incremental.exe Size: 78.7 MB MD5: 0e3be6027b80a117e7a8e7b1aae74235 SHA-1: ad20d6dde7a0dfce0fca6c56883b8d220ec51fad
B) If you can not use the torrent - please DO try it first! - we will have direct links as a fallback (as soon as the torrent is “stable”):

https://www.weapondeliveryplanner.nl/files/BMS/Falcon_BMS_4.35.1_Incremental.exe

https://www.mediafire.com/download/jcxnvixzyviai95

Please do NOT post alternate download mirrors in the forum if you want to offer a mirror. Give the torrent some time to get stable (won’t take longer than a day). If you want to offer a mirror, please PM one of the mods, they will take care about adding the links here.

A big THANK YOU to everyone in the BMS development team and to the gents from BILLION SOFT who made this release possible!

Now download and enjoy! 🙂
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Falcon BMS 4.35 - Full Installer

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Ladies and Gentlemen,

on behalf of the entire BMS development team, I am happy to announce that the latest iteration of the BillionSoft Falcon 4.0 total conversion modification - Benchmark Sims 4.35 - is available for you to enjoy as of RIGHT NOW!

BMS 4.35 requires a legit installation of a Falcon 4.0 (all older and newer versions are accepted alike, i.e. Microprose, Hasbro, GOG, Steam, Retroism). The check is performed both at setup time and every time you start BMS. If no valid installation is found, BMS will exit with a corresponding error message.

For those of you who are new to Falcon and still need a legacy Falcon 4.0 license, you’re lucky, as there are various season sales going on right now (i.e. at the time of writing this post):
Retroism GOG
Note that this is NOT an exhaustive list of where to buy Falcon 4.0, it’s just a list of retailers known to me (best effort) that offer sales/discounts right now, for your convenience. The list will not be updated.

This mod may not be used for any commercial purposes. Any such use may constitute a violation of the intellectual property of Billion Soft (Hong Kong) and the non-commercial Terms and Conditions under which Benchmark Sims make this mod available to you.

BMS 4.35 comes with a plethora of changes. As with each major BMS release, a full changelog would fill whole books. Instead, we’ve summarized the most important changes for you here:
NOTES: ====== - 4.35 is *not* an update to the former 4.34, but a new independent base installation - 4.35 can co-exist with 4.34 on the same machine — The build number string in the Falcon UI will read "4.35.0 (x64) Build 22548" for the base installation BMS 4.35 Changelog Summary: =========================== - DirectX 11 Upgrade - Tactical Reference UI and Data Update - Weather Control Improvement - Zulu Time Integration - Enhanced Flight Planning - Updated 2D War - Enhanced Fog Of War and Unit Detection (RECON/JSTAR) - Improved Gameplay for KTO TvT Theater - Revision of (AI) pilot names - New Arresting System for emergency landings - HTS and HARM improvements - New multipage customizable kneeboards - Full canopy control implementation - Jet Fuel Starter 1+2 support - Taxi-/Landing light update - New Pilot Seat Adjustment - New Anti-Ice Implementation - Updated MFD fonts - Enhanced Brakes + Hydraulic Systems - Accurate Gear Implementation - Better Aircraft Spawning and Despawning - Improved Taxi, Lineup, Takeoff and Landing behavior (AI) - ATC Overhaul (AI) - Tanker AAR Update (AI) - Carrier Enhancements (AI) - RWR Realism Update - New Pilot Death Situation - SAM and AAA Operator Enhancement (AI) - SAM Multi Targeting (AI) - Enhanced Ship Self Defense Capability (AI) - Anti Missile Intercept (AI) - Better Aircraft Weapon Selection + Deployment (AI) - Improved BVR Tactics (AI) - More realistic pilot view and threat detection (AI) - New Wind Turbine Facilities - New Airbases - New Features - New Aircraft - New Aircraft Skins - New Ground Units - New Naval Vessels - Optimized LOD transition - Improved Aircraft Destruction Model - Moon Phases + Ephemeris - Higher Atmosphere Upgrade - Enhanced Smoke Duration for Destroyed Vehicles - Updated switches on the F-18 cockpits - Mirage 2000 cockpits improvements - A-10 cockpit fixes - New Sounds (internal + external) - New HOTAS Callbacks - RTTClient/RTTServer Update - Hitbox Optimization - Updated Flight Models (non F-16) - Updated Key Files - New Training Missions - Documentation Update - Enhanced Multiplayer Stability - Hundreds of bug fixes, 3D and data improvements
Furthermore, as usual, the team has gone to great lengths to update the outstanding Falcon manuals. So once you installed 4.35, please check out the “documentation” section and the various manuals, you’ll probably find all of your questions answered there.

Please check chapter 2 “Feature Overview” of the BMS 4.35 manual from page 8 to 9 in particular:```
2. Feature Overview

2.1 F-16 System update

Many items were updated in the F-16 cockpit. The gear system has been totally rewritten with accurate
implementation of the alternate gear, down lock release, gear sequence and other system depending on gear
state. Canopy operations have been completely revised as well with proper operation of the spider and
warning lights. Anti-Ice system and Probe heat systems are now correctly implemented.
The Brake system has been reviewed as well with new implementation of the brake channels and anti-skid
systems. Supporting all these new features the FLCC has been revamped and is now a true quad redundant
channels which might fail individually and induce specific system failures.
Other details were updated as well such as Landing/taxi light implementation, seat adjust, new faults etc.

2.2 New airbase models

Some airbases were deleted, others added but the most striking factor will be the update of many airbases
from generic to realistic layout models. Most of the South Korea airbase are now looking quite close to their
real counterparts. The update is not only graphical, some airbases now feature a working arrestment system
with a cable allowing landing aircraft equipped with a hook to be stopped in case of brake failure.

2.3 Weather updates

To support the F-16 system changes the BMS weather model has been updated to implement icing, runway
conditions. Other aspects have been updated or implemented: wake turbulence, (jet wash & wingtip vortices)

2.4 Database changes

The BMS database is going though constant updates and this version is no different.
Default teams have been increased to 7 rather than the previous 2. Unfortunately, that means compatibility
with earlier versions TE’s is lost. TEs can be converted from previous versions to 4.35 with Mission
Commander.
More 3D models for buildings, vehicles & aircraft have been introduced as well as many new textures.

2.5 Direct3D 11

The graphic engine has been updated to DirectX11. There are no striking visible changes yet but this was
necessary to prepare the future.

2.6 SEAD/DEAD update

The update of SAM systems started with 4.34 has been continuing in 4.35. More SAMs have their own
dedicated Search/Fire control radar, the tactics the AI SAMs will use have changed and to support these
changes the AGM-88 has been updated as well with new sub modes and a completely rewritten HAD
mechanisation.
Some SAMs are now able to perform multi targeting and therefore might engage cruise missiles or missiles to
better defend themselves.

2.7 ZULU Time

BMS implements now ZULU time and all default times are ZULU unless LT or FT is mentioned. This change may
sound peculiar but allows correct implementation of the sunrise/sunset time, moon phases and star position
according to the chosen date of flight. Tiny details you might say but the night might not be as dark as ever
depending on the moon phases and that in turn will influence your NVG need. It was also very complicated to
plan using the sunrise or sunset during your flights, not anymore.

2.8 Tools

Tools have been updated to help manage many aspects of BMS 4.35:

• WDP: Weapon Delivery Planner: http://www.weapondeliveryplanner.nl
• MC: Mission Commander: http://www.weapondeliveryplanner.nl
• WC: Weather Commander: http://www.weapondeliveryplanner.nl
• Korea Interactive Map for navigation in BMS KTO (including all charts):
http://www.ravico.com/ST/BMS_KTO_interactive/index.html
• F4Wx – Real Weather Converter (see BMS forum for download link)
• RTT Client/Server is now the primary (and only) BMS way to extract the displays. The old system has
been removed and needs to be replaced by RTT.

2.9 Documentation

The documentation suite has been updated to reflect the BMS 4.35 changes and is completely up to date:
• TO-BMS1F-16CM-1 (aka Dash-1) is about managing the F-16 as an aircraft.
• TO-BMS1F-16CM-34-1-1 (Dash-34) is about managing the F-16 as a weapon platform.
• The BMS TRAINING manual covers the 26 BMS training missions.
• The BMS COMMS and NAV book includes elements from the old Chart Tutorial (such as how to use the
approach charts) and also covers the way users should interact with the ATC and use the radios.
• The BMS TECHNICAL manual is a detailed reference for those interested in customising or developing
their BMS experience and gathers many single documents into one big technical publication.
• The BMS Naval Ops document is dedicated to carrier-based operations with relevant aircraft types.
• The charts have been completely updated for the new airbase models.
• The key files and other Input Device files have been maintained and documented for 4.35.
Here's some **generic info** that you probably want to be aware of: * The base 4.35 installation will take 8.92 GB of HDD space * For the Falcon BMS.exe and the Editor.exe, we only ship the 64bit version, the 32bit versions have been removed due to memory requirements * All other tools (IVC, RTT etc.) still have 32bit versions available, e.g. for use on other PCs * Windows 7 SP1 is the minimum supported OS version * Windows 7 SP1 requires the "platform update" ([KB2670838](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=36805)) to be installed Don't want to keep you waiting any longer… here it is: **A) The primary distribution method is by TORRENT, as always (please use THIS whenever possible):**
File: Falcon_BMS_4.35_Setup.torrent
Size: 93.5 KB
CRC-32: fd212860
MD5: c4a7d31c217cf2612943dd19c1e90874
SHA-1: 8996ad995d7e0ff89d7c68c71383aa7bddab3878
SHA-256: c031452b5aa723c2c88545ad01e4f78a635f21ad06a0c096cac625e75a2f249e

File: Falcon_BMS_4.35_Setup.zip
Size: 2.32 GB
CRC-32: 3b4bb8c9
MD5: fdbb052517ef6282ae767485753d1c8a
SHA-1: 016e742992df094f21749ae865b38a4c115d12ce
SHA-256: f0a26d69dd1e2676e6519a6e4887a90ecd7a36b1a369f5a221facda3aebac73a
**B) As a secondary method, we offer direct download links (the torrent method above will be faster and you will support the community by seeding):** * [MediaFire](https://www.mediafire.com/file/unjw7xj1aelvl97/Falcon_BMS_4.35_Setup.zip/file) * [Weapon Delivery Planner](http://www.weapondeliveryplanner.nl/files/BMS/Falcon_BMS_4.35_Setup.zip) Please do NOT post alternate download mirrors in the forum if you want to offer a mirror. Give the torrent some time to get stable (won't take longer than a day). If you want to offer a mirror, please PM a moderator, they will take care about adding the links here. The information in the forum, blogs, FAQs, articles etc. will be updated subsequently to reflect the new 4.35 capabilities and features. **A big THANK YOU to everyone in the BMS development team and to the gents from BILLION SOFT who made this release possible!** Now download and enjoy! :)
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Common BMS/Update Installation Questions

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Q) Is there a generic FAQ available, which covers things like prerequisites and BMS/Falcon background info?

A) Indeed there is, you can find it here:
https://www.benchmarksims.org/forum/content.php?131

Q) As this is a Falcon modification, what is the basis?

A) The basis is the original Microprose Falcon 4.0. You do not need to have a working Falcon installation, but the BMS installer will check whether you have the original Microprose Falcon 4.0 CD/executable before it continues the installation. Please note that the later Lead Pursuit Falcon 4.0 Allied Force will NOT work.

Q) Can I install BMS over an existing Falcon 4.0 installation?

A) No, Falcon BMS will install into a new directory, and it will not interfere with any other Falcon installation on your PC.

Q) For BMS Updates, can I just install these patches over my existing BMS installation, or do I need to go from a fresh install?

A) You can install them over an existing BMS installation. In fact, you need to re-run the BMS setup program to do so, please check out the installation instructions in any of the patch announcement threads (they’re all identical).

Q) DO I need to remove any existing campaigns, such as ITO, or other community mods?

A) No idea! The point is, that the BMS updates assume the BMS data to be in a specific version/format/layout/whatever, as the updates only apply “changes” or “deltas”. So, the question whether you can leave your existing community mods/theaters installed during the update depends on what that community mod did with your BMS installation when it was installed. If it installed “side-by-side” without changing BMS files, you should be good to go. But if it changed BMS files, you might need to revert the changes before applying the update. In the end, the creator of the community mod should give you the final answer to that question.

Q) Do you have a “complete” installer which includes BMS and all the available updates?

A) Yes, please check here:
https://www.benchmarksims.org/forum/showthread.php?15666-Falcon-BMS-4-32-Full-Installer-(Base-plus-U1-U6)

EDIT:

WARNING!

There is a last upadte (Up7) wich is NOT included in the “ALL IN ONE” installer (Base => Up6) : Falcon BMS 4.32 - Update 7

Q) In MP, does everyone need to have the same BMS version?

A) Yes. And in fact, if a client has a different version than the server, the client will be unable to join the session.

Q) The installation instructions are a bit confusing. Is there a “picture-guide” available somewhere?

A) Yes, please check here:
https://www.benchmarksims.org/forum/showthread.php?13273-How-to-install-BMS-4-32-U4

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