TPT Snapshots / Betas
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Why does refrigerant get destroyed while going through the cycle?
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This post is hidden because the user is bannedEdited once by jacob1. Last: 6th Oct 2016
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New snapshot!
Snapshot 61:
Now compiled with the Microsoft Visual Studio Compiler (MSVC)
This should improve FPS by a noticeable amount (10-20%), and decrease the size by 40%
This is a windows-only update, which gives a massive speed boost and size decrease. I finally updated the build server to use Visual Studio. Since it is now compiled natively on windows instead of through a cross compiler in a VM, the builds are much better.
I fixed the --msvc option in Sconscript, so if you want to use visual studio's compiler with scons from the command line, use that option. Most flags work properly with --msvc.
Note: The speed boost really just brings the windows version back up to the levels of pre 91.2 versions. Other platforms didn't have the issue. I didn't realize how much slower the windows version was since I started compiling it until Simon told me.Edited once by jacob1. Last: 1st Nov 2016 -
@jacob1 (View Post)
The latest 61 snapshot update is not even executing. the .exe file's icon is blank and error says that its not a valid application. I am using windows xp sp3 1 gb ram. please reply and where i can find snapshot ver 60 link?Edited once by cracker1000. Last: 1st Nov 2016 -
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All the old versions are here: http://starcatcher.us/TPT/Download/Older
The icon being blank seems to be a bug. I will fix it. Visual studio must not compile in support for Windows XP by default, i'll see if it is an easy fix. I think it should be easy to fix, but otherwise I don't think it is that important ... you shouldn't be using Windows XP.
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@jacob1 (View Post)
So what must i do to play snapshot 61 ?
Will it ever run on my pc?
Please fix it as soon as possible and thanks for link.
Seems like untill you fix i will have to play snapshot 60. -
@cracker1000 (View Post)
There is nothing you can do to use snapshot 61 at the moment, besides getting a newer version of windows or installing Linux.
If I can tell visual studio to support windows xp, then yes the next snapshot will work for you again.
I will try to fix it, but I strongly recommend not using windows xpEdited once by jacob2. Last: 1st Nov 2016 -
Snapshot 62:
Fix icon
Support windows XP again, probably
Another windows only update to fix bugs introduced by using msvc. I should have noticed the icon. I don't have Windows XP and aren't going to test that, so someone will need to confirm it works. Someone suggested I drop support for windows XP, almost considering disabling online features for XP as an incentive to not use it .... probably won't do that though.
