github openrocket/openrocket release-23.09
OpenRocket 23.09 (2023-11-16)

5 months ago

You can find a visual overview of what's new for this release on our website.

Major Updates

New Features:

  • 3D Printing Support: Export any component or combination to OBJ file (fixes #604)
  • RASAero compatibility: Import/Export CDX1 files (fixes #875 and #1147)
  • Dark mode (normal and high-contrast) and custom UI font size support (fixes #1089)
  • Export sim table to CSV (fixes #2077)

Bug Fixes:

  • Fix Tube fin drag (fixes #2065)
  • Fix Base drag when using Cd override (fixes base drag hack sim error, fixes #2118)
  • Fix Atmospheric pressure when using ISA conditions (fixes #2103)
  • Properly sanitize XML in ORK file (eliminates corrupt ORK files, fixes #2051)

Other New Features

  • Bumped app to Java 17
  • Export and import preferences to XML file
  • Display secondary stability unit. This means you can display stability in both calibers and percentage of length (fixes #2079)
  • Added "cases" and "manufacturers" substitution in motor config names (fixes #2055 and #2204)
  • Selection of "common name" or "manufacturer's designation" in motor selection table is now reflected everywhere else in the program (fixes #2072)
  • Added "plugged" option in charge delay combobox (fixes #2090)
  • Added motor type to "show details" in motor selection (fixes #2069)
  • Added instances settings in launch lug config (fixes #2035)
  • Account for fin cant in fin root points, and support canted fins in fin marking guide (fixes #2231 and #2242)
  • Set cluster tube separation in absolute or relative units (fixes #1970)
  • Support transparent rendering and export of Photo Studio images (fixes #2076)
  • Added "Select -> Components of same color" and "Select -> None" options (fixes #2129)
  • Remember column width, order and visibility in component preset table (fixes #2357)

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed mass issues with fin sets (fixes #2217)
  • Fixed CG issues for launch lugs and rail buttons (fixes #2040)
  • Improved rail button drag calculations
  • Added parts detail for pods and boosters (fixes #2084)
  • Fixed parachute position when using auto radius (fixes #2036)
  • Fixed pod set and booster marker position under certain circumstances (fixes #2047)
  • Fix CG marker location in top view (fixes #2050)
  • Handle zero-area fins (warn and don't crash with NaN error) (fixes #2032)
  • Don't dispose config dialog when no components are selected in 3D view (fixes #2108)
  • Display ISA values in temp and pressure fields (fixes #2104)
  • Improved simulation of fins on transitions and nose cones (fixes #2113)
  • Cleaned up multi-sim editing (fixes #2138 and #1826)
  • Update ruler units immediately when preferences are changed (fixes #2151)
  • Compute CG and CP based on currently active stages (fixes #2171)
  • Improved mass/CG calculations for fillets (fixes 2209)
  • Set auto radius correctly for mass objects (fixes #2267)
  • Apply radial positioning to multi-engine clusters (fixes #2283)
  • Fixed 3D rendering of fin tabs (fixes #2286)
  • Update recent file list when opening via file association (fixes #2222)
  • Corrected the columns displayed in the component preset table's popup menu, ensuring only relevant columns appear
  • Ensured optimum delay is saved in flight summary and .ork files (fixes #2353)
  • Corrected longitudinal moment of inertia calculations by excluding shoulders (fixes #2278)
  • Fixed exception when setting wind speed to zero (fixes #2386)
  • Fixed unexpected mass and CG override interaction (fixes #2394)

Miscellaneous

  • Updated example rockets (including brand-new two stage example)
  • Show calculated values in override tab (fixes #1629)
  • Decrease minimum FoV to 10 degrees in Photo Studio
  • Increase resolution of launch temperature and pressure to 2 decimal places (fixes #2003)
  • Display Cd override with 3 decimal places
  • Added wiki button to help menu (fixes #2046)
  • Eliminate option to save "some" sim data (fixes #2024)
  • Added OK/Cancel buttons when editing simulations (fixes #2158)
  • Added OK/Cancel buttons when editing preferences (fixes #2266)
  • Added multi-sim edit indicators (fixes #2159)
  • Show warning when motor file has illegal format (fixes #2150)
  • Reset window position if off-screen (fixes #2141)
  • Keep current field value when "auto" option is unchecked (fixes #2096)
  • Open dialog to save design info when first saving file
  • Added '3D Printable Nose Cone and Fins' to example rockets
  • Use more sensible colors for thrust curve selection in motor selection dialog (fixes #2385)

...along with numerous other minor fixes and enhancements.


Contributors for this release:
@SiboVG @JoePfeiffer @hcraigmiller @neilweinstock @RemingtonHolder @thzero @UncleRus @raynichc @MayNc10 @ptsongalis @JonathanJagt23 @wolsen @jura0207 @janforys @MedKebsi @luzpaz @jimmiedave @SpaceXCheeseWheel

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